The Mets added a dynamic centerpiece to their lineup on January 21, acquiring center fielder Luis Robert Jr. from the White Sox in exchange for infielder Luisangel Acuña and a right-handed pitching prospect. Robert, 27, gives New York a true five-tool presence in the middle of the diamond. In 2024, despite injuries limiting his playing
After four tries, Carlos Beltran was finally elected to the Hall of Fame on January 20, cementing the legacy of one of the most complete and dynamic players of his generation — a switch-hitting center fielder who blended power, speed, defense and postseason excellence across two decades in the majors. Beltran debuted with the Royals
An aging Orlando Cepeda, 35 and coming off a bad year, signed with the Red Sox to become the team’s primary designated hitter on this day in béisbol, January 18, 1973. The new American League-only DH rule allowed a batter to hit for the pitcher in a move meant to add more offense to games.
The Tigers’ quest to win the World Series after losing the 2011 ALCS was dealt a serious setback when DH Victor Martinez blew out his knee on this day in béisbol, January 17, 2012. Martinez, who tore his ACL, was out for the entire year after tearing his ACL during an off-season training session. He
Carlos Beltran lost his job as Mets manager before he even put on the uniform on this day in béisbol, January 16, 2020. The Hall of Fame candidate was fired by New York after he was the only player named in the MLB investigation into sign stealing by the 2017 Houston Astros. Beltran was technically
The Boston Red Sox have added free agent pitcher Ranger Suarez to round out their starting staff, signing the Phillies stalwart to a five-year, $130 million contract on January 14. After eight seasons in Philadelphia, the 29-year-old Suárez arrives in Boston as a proven and dependable starter. In 2024, he posted a 12-8 record with
