February 3, 2025 - The Diamond Chronicle

Breaking Down the Free Agency Landscape: Who Can Spend and Who Can’t

With free agency set to begin, a clear divide is already emerging between teams that have the financial flexibility to make impactful signings and those that will struggle just to meet the league-mandated 50-man roster limit. A closer look at the numbers shows that some teams are well-positioned to make a splash, while others are simply treading water. Free Agency Financial Overview Below is a breakdown of how much cap space each team has...

Yankees Land Mike Grace with 17th Pick, but Patience Will Be Key

The New York Yankees selected Mike Grace with the 17th pick, adding a solid pitching prospect to their system. Grace has the potential to be a valuable rotation piece once he’s had time to develop. He enters the organization with a 10 in Stuff, 13 in Movement, and 16 in Control, with room to improve—especially in Control, where he could gain a few points. Grace features a three-pitch mix: a fastball, curveball, and changeup. While his tools...