Brent Maguire
@bmags94.bsky.social
Writer and researcher at mlb dot com. BBWAA member. Anaheim sports banter.
Formerly: San Francisco Giants • The Athletic • Locked On Angels
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Formerly: San Francisco Giants • The Athletic • Locked On Angels
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Brent Maguire
@bmags94.bsky.social
· Oct 30
Trey Yesavage struck out 12 batters and walked none in seven innings of one-run ball in Game 5 of the freakin' World Series.
He also generated 23 whiffs tonight, the most by any pitcher in the World Series in the pitch-tracking era (since 2008).
Here are his dozen strikeouts against the Dodgers.
He also generated 23 whiffs tonight, the most by any pitcher in the World Series in the pitch-tracking era (since 2008).
Here are his dozen strikeouts against the Dodgers.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:37 PM
In my latest for mlb dot com, I wrote about Ranger Suárez’s unique path to success in today’s pitching environment and examined his free-agent case.
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The free-agent starter with a unique path to success
On a Phillies staff that featured the likes of Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola and Cristopher Sánchez, it might’ve been easy for Ranger Suárez to fly under the radar in Philadelphia. But make no mistake abou...
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December 8, 2025 at 6:24 PM
In my latest for mlb dot com, I wrote about Ranger Suárez’s unique path to success in today’s pitching environment and examined his free-agent case.
www.mlb.com/news/examini...
www.mlb.com/news/examini...
From Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon at The Athletic:
“The Washington Nationals aren’t simply drawing heavy interest in left-hander MacKenzie Gore. They also are getting pushed aggressively on shortstop CJ Abrams, according to people familiar with their discussions.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
“The Washington Nationals aren’t simply drawing heavy interest in left-hander MacKenzie Gore. They also are getting pushed aggressively on shortstop CJ Abrams, according to people familiar with their discussions.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
Nationals open to trading MacKenzie Gore, CJ Abrams under new head of baseball ops: Sources
The Nationals may only just be getting started under new president of baseball operations Paul Toboni.
www.nytimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:59 PM
From Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon at The Athletic:
“The Washington Nationals aren’t simply drawing heavy interest in left-hander MacKenzie Gore. They also are getting pushed aggressively on shortstop CJ Abrams, according to people familiar with their discussions.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
“The Washington Nationals aren’t simply drawing heavy interest in left-hander MacKenzie Gore. They also are getting pushed aggressively on shortstop CJ Abrams, according to people familiar with their discussions.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
The Blue Jays already signed Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce and are reportedly interested in/linked to Kyle Tucker, Bo Bichette, Ketel Marte and Edwin Díaz.
I love that Toronto is hellbent on returning to the World Series after its success this past season.
I love that Toronto is hellbent on returning to the World Series after its success this past season.
Blue Jays among teams, along with Red Sox and others, interested in D-Backs superstar Ketel Marte. Talks happening but nothing hot yet.
December 8, 2025 at 3:51 PM
The Blue Jays already signed Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce and are reportedly interested in/linked to Kyle Tucker, Bo Bichette, Ketel Marte and Edwin Díaz.
I love that Toronto is hellbent on returning to the World Series after its success this past season.
I love that Toronto is hellbent on returning to the World Series after its success this past season.
Jon Morosi reported that the Giants met with Framber Valdez at last month's GM meetings.
In previous days, we had reporting from Buster Olney and Andrew Baggarly saying that the Giants aren't inclined to target the more expensive starters.
I really don't know what to expect from SF this offseason.
In previous days, we had reporting from Buster Olney and Andrew Baggarly saying that the Giants aren't inclined to target the more expensive starters.
I really don't know what to expect from SF this offseason.
December 8, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Jon Morosi reported that the Giants met with Framber Valdez at last month's GM meetings.
In previous days, we had reporting from Buster Olney and Andrew Baggarly saying that the Giants aren't inclined to target the more expensive starters.
I really don't know what to expect from SF this offseason.
In previous days, we had reporting from Buster Olney and Andrew Baggarly saying that the Giants aren't inclined to target the more expensive starters.
I really don't know what to expect from SF this offseason.
The Angels are, in fact, reportedly not done adding to their rotation, according to The Athletic.
And they're still obviously looking to address the bullpen, center field and third base.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
And they're still obviously looking to address the bullpen, center field and third base.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
December 8, 2025 at 3:06 AM
The Angels are, in fact, reportedly not done adding to their rotation, according to The Athletic.
And they're still obviously looking to address the bullpen, center field and third base.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
And they're still obviously looking to address the bullpen, center field and third base.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
The Ducks are up 3-0 and outshooting Chicago 34-to-8.
A thoroughly dominating performance so far (let's hope it's not a repeat of their last matchup).
A thoroughly dominating performance so far (let's hope it's not a repeat of their last matchup).
December 8, 2025 at 2:19 AM
The Ducks are up 3-0 and outshooting Chicago 34-to-8.
A thoroughly dominating performance so far (let's hope it's not a repeat of their last matchup).
A thoroughly dominating performance so far (let's hope it's not a repeat of their last matchup).
Per Ken Rosenthal at The Athletic:
"The Pittsburgh Pirates have made free-agent designated hitter Kyle Schwarber a four-year offer, according to people briefed on their discussions. The offer almost certainly is for more than $100 million."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
"The Pittsburgh Pirates have made free-agent designated hitter Kyle Schwarber a four-year offer, according to people briefed on their discussions. The offer almost certainly is for more than $100 million."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
What I’m hearing on the eve of MLB’s winter meetings: Pirates make offer to free agent Kyle Schwarber
The Royals mull upgrades to their outfield while the Angels continue looking for rotation help.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Per Ken Rosenthal at The Athletic:
"The Pittsburgh Pirates have made free-agent designated hitter Kyle Schwarber a four-year offer, according to people briefed on their discussions. The offer almost certainly is for more than $100 million."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
"The Pittsburgh Pirates have made free-agent designated hitter Kyle Schwarber a four-year offer, according to people briefed on their discussions. The offer almost certainly is for more than $100 million."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
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"Only Jeff Kent" was like 1 billionth on my list of expected outcomes
December 8, 2025 at 12:36 AM
"Only Jeff Kent" was like 1 billionth on my list of expected outcomes
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Jeff Kent (14 votes, 87.5%); Carlos Delgado (9 votes, 56.3%); Don Mattingly (6 votes, 37.5%); Dale Murphy (6 votes, 37.5%); Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Gary Sheffield and Fernando Valenzuela each received less than five votes.
December 8, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Jeff Kent (14 votes, 87.5%); Carlos Delgado (9 votes, 56.3%); Don Mattingly (6 votes, 37.5%); Dale Murphy (6 votes, 37.5%); Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Gary Sheffield and Fernando Valenzuela each received less than five votes.
Jeff Kent's career numbers:
2,298 games
.290/.356/.500 slash line
123 OPS+
56.0 fWAR
55.4 bWAR
Kent was a five-time All Star, four-time Silver Slugger Award winner and won the 2000 NL MVP with the Giants.
2,298 games
.290/.356/.500 slash line
123 OPS+
56.0 fWAR
55.4 bWAR
Kent was a five-time All Star, four-time Silver Slugger Award winner and won the 2000 NL MVP with the Giants.
The Contemporary Baseball Era Players Committee voted Jeff Kent for 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame Class.
December 8, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Jeff Kent's career numbers:
2,298 games
.290/.356/.500 slash line
123 OPS+
56.0 fWAR
55.4 bWAR
Kent was a five-time All Star, four-time Silver Slugger Award winner and won the 2000 NL MVP with the Giants.
2,298 games
.290/.356/.500 slash line
123 OPS+
56.0 fWAR
55.4 bWAR
Kent was a five-time All Star, four-time Silver Slugger Award winner and won the 2000 NL MVP with the Giants.
The Contemporary Baseball Era Players Committee voted Jeff Kent for 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame Class.
December 8, 2025 at 12:35 AM
The Contemporary Baseball Era Players Committee voted Jeff Kent for 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame Class.
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar
December 8, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar
Ketel Marte would be such a perfect addition for the Pirates and Pittsburgh has the necessary pitching that Arizona needs.
If the Pirates are serious about making a big move, this would be a fun route.
If the Pirates are serious about making a big move, this would be a fun route.
@JonHeyman tweeted
Red Sox are among teams interested in D-Backs superstar 2B Ketel Marte. Gives them another star option after incumbent, coveted Bregman and Bichette. Mariners, Pirates, Rays, Tigers, Jays among others that fit KM. @BNightengale mentioned a couple of those teams 1st
Red Sox are among teams interested in D-Backs superstar 2B Ketel Marte. Gives them another star option after incumbent, coveted Bregman and Bichette. Mariners, Pirates, Rays, Tigers, Jays among others that fit KM. @BNightengale mentioned a couple of those teams 1st
December 7, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Ketel Marte would be such a perfect addition for the Pirates and Pittsburgh has the necessary pitching that Arizona needs.
If the Pirates are serious about making a big move, this would be a fun route.
If the Pirates are serious about making a big move, this would be a fun route.
As the Winter Meetings get underway in Orlando, here is the latest buzz on some of the prominent MLB free agents.
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The latest buzz on the top free agents entering Winter Meetings
Deals for baseball’s top free agents have been slow to materialize this offseason, but baseball’s annual Winter Meetings have a way of igniting the Hot Stove.
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December 7, 2025 at 3:48 PM
As the Winter Meetings get underway in Orlando, here is the latest buzz on some of the prominent MLB free agents.
www.mlb.com/news/free-ag...
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This man did a photo opp of himself destroying homeless people's last possessions.
California Governor Gavin Newsom said on Thursday that the Democratic Party needed to be “more culturally normal” and “less judgmental.”
December 7, 2025 at 1:36 AM
This man did a photo opp of himself destroying homeless people's last possessions.
This was long overdue but I finally got around to reading David Halberstam's "Summer of '49" and am now reading "October 1964" and my goodness, these are incredible stories of baseball.
Halberstram was a damn good storyteller.
Halberstram was a damn good storyteller.
December 6, 2025 at 10:39 PM
This was long overdue but I finally got around to reading David Halberstam's "Summer of '49" and am now reading "October 1964" and my goodness, these are incredible stories of baseball.
Halberstram was a damn good storyteller.
Halberstram was a damn good storyteller.
Woah.
Ferrer was good in 2025 despite the 4.48 ERA (3.61 xERA and 3.03 FIP), is only 25 and under club control through 2029. The stuff and command is quite good, too.
But getting Ford is a heck of a return for the Nats. He's MLB Pipeline's No. 42 prospect.
Ferrer was good in 2025 despite the 4.48 ERA (3.61 xERA and 3.03 FIP), is only 25 and under club control through 2029. The stuff and command is quite good, too.
But getting Ford is a heck of a return for the Nats. He's MLB Pipeline's No. 42 prospect.
@JonHeyman tweeted
Nats acquiring top catching prospect Harry Ford for reliever Jose Ferrer @ByRobertMurray
Nats acquiring top catching prospect Harry Ford for reliever Jose Ferrer @ByRobertMurray
December 6, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Woah.
Ferrer was good in 2025 despite the 4.48 ERA (3.61 xERA and 3.03 FIP), is only 25 and under club control through 2029. The stuff and command is quite good, too.
But getting Ford is a heck of a return for the Nats. He's MLB Pipeline's No. 42 prospect.
Ferrer was good in 2025 despite the 4.48 ERA (3.61 xERA and 3.03 FIP), is only 25 and under club control through 2029. The stuff and command is quite good, too.
But getting Ford is a heck of a return for the Nats. He's MLB Pipeline's No. 42 prospect.
DRAIN has quickly become one of my favorite and most-listened-to bands.
A hardcore punk band from Santa Cruz that is both frenetic and incorporates fun beach themes hits all the right notes for me.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCM4...
A hardcore punk band from Santa Cruz that is both frenetic and incorporates fun beach themes hits all the right notes for me.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCM4...
DRAIN - "Stealing Happiness From Tomorrow"
YouTube video by Epitaph Records
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December 6, 2025 at 8:50 PM
DRAIN has quickly become one of my favorite and most-listened-to bands.
A hardcore punk band from Santa Cruz that is both frenetic and incorporates fun beach themes hits all the right notes for me.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCM4...
A hardcore punk band from Santa Cruz that is both frenetic and incorporates fun beach themes hits all the right notes for me.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCM4...
Sniff hole is an absolutely WILD thing to put on a box of doughnuts
December 6, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Sniff hole is an absolutely WILD thing to put on a box of doughnuts
Zac Gallen as a Cub: a story in two parts
December 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Zac Gallen as a Cub: a story in two parts
I didn’t think it was possible for Bryce Harper to one-up raw milk consumption as his worst health decision but alas.
December 6, 2025 at 1:04 AM
I didn’t think it was possible for Bryce Harper to one-up raw milk consumption as his worst health decision but alas.
Based on this report from Buster Olney and The Athletic reporting that more than half of the league has checked in on MacKenzie Gore, it’s increasingly likely that the Nats will move the talented left-hander this offseason.
December 5, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Based on this report from Buster Olney and The Athletic reporting that more than half of the league has checked in on MacKenzie Gore, it’s increasingly likely that the Nats will move the talented left-hander this offseason.