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Revising Ryan Helsley's 2-Year $28 Million Contract

On December 1st, 2025, the Baltimore Orioles signed reliever Ryan Helsley to a 2-year, $28 million contract after being one of the best relievers in all of baseball for the last half-decade. Unfortunately, he had a career-worst year, posting a 4.50 ERA in 58 games out of the bullpen. During the season, he got traded to the New York Mets and was a big contributor to their collapse. He posted a 7.20 ERA (Earned Run Average) in 22 games with the Mets and a FIP (Fielding Independ

Aaron Gandia

Feb 21 min read

Why Seranthony Dominguez's recent 2-Year $20 Million dollar contract is a significant overpay

Seranthony Dominguez, a reliever who's pitched for the Phillies, Orioles, and the Blue Jays, signed a 2-year contract worth $20 million with the Chicago White Sox. Dominguez was traded to the Blue Jays midseason and posted a 3.16 ERA for the whole season in 67 games, a career high. Along with that, he posted a 3.47 FIP. His Statcast numbers were also very good and suggested he did better than expected. He posted a K% and a whiff% above the 90th percentile. However, he posted

Aaron Gandia

Jan 261 min read

Michael Lorenzen Signed with the Rockies for $8 Million

A week ago today, the Colorado Rockies signed pitcher Michael Lorenzen to a 1-year, $8 million contract. In 2025, the Rockies won only 43 games and were among the worst teams of all time. This was in large part due to a pitching staff that gave up 1,021 runs, which was the third worst in MLB history. Pitching in Colorado is a tough task considering the stadium's elevation, which leads to a less favorable pitching environment. During the 2025 season with the Royals, he served

Aaron Gandia

Jan 152 min read

Ranger Suarez Massive 5-Year Contract

Today the Boston Red Sox signed lefty starter Ranger Suarez to a massive 5-year, $130 million contract. Suarez was one of the top free agent pitchers on the market and has been a dominant starting pitcher for the past four seasons, posting a 3.59 combined ERA. In 2025, he posted a 3.20 ERA along with a 3.21 FIP. He's done this with a six-pitch mix and a 98th percentile hard-hit rate. His best pitch was his curveball, which produced a .192 batting average. Suarez only walked 5

Aaron Gandia

Jan 141 min read

Why the Tyler Mahle signing was a steal

On January 5th, the San Francisco Giants signed starter Tyler Mahle to a 1-year, $10 million contract. Mahle had a breakout season in a limited sample size of only 16 starts and 86.2 innings pitched. In that timeframe, he posted a 2.18 ERA (Earned Run Average) along with a solid 3.37 FIP (Fielding Independent Pitching). He dealt with a rotator cuff injury that sidelined him for most of the season. Photo Courtesy of NBC Sports Bay Area Mahle has been plagued by injuries throug

Aaron Gandia

Jan 61 min read

Zach Eflin $10 Million Dollar Contract with the Baltimore Orioles

Starter Zach Eflin was mediocre in 2025, pitching to a 5.93 ERA and a 5.64 FIP in only 70 innings pitched. This was in large part due to a back injury that ended his season in August and negatively impacted his performance. He recently received a 1-year, $10 million contract from the Baltimore Orioles for the 2026 season. Photo Courtesy of Bleacher Nation In the year prior, split between the Rays and the Orioles, he posted a 3.59 ERA and a 3.77 FIP. Before that, he's posted F

Aaron Gandia

Jan 21 min read

Pete Fairbanks $13 Million 1-Year Contract with the Miami Marlins

During this holiday season, the Miami Marlins signed closer Pete Fairbanks to a 1-year, $13 million contract for the 2026 season. He's been on the Tampa Bay Rays since 2019 and has been one of their better relievers in their bullpen. The Rays held a club option for $11 million for the 2026 season but decided to decline it, making him a free agent. Photo Courtesy of USA Today So did the Rays make a mistake, and will the Marlins benefit from signing him? Entering his age 32 sea

Aaron Gandia

Dec 30, 20251 min read

Edwin Diaz Shines as the Mets Closer in 2025 and his Free Agency looms large.

Edwin Diaz has delivered one of the most dominant seasons by a closer in recent memory. His 2025 campaign with the New York Mets has not only solidified his reputation as one of the best relievers in baseball but also set the stage for a high-stakes free agency. Diaz’s outstanding numbers, combined with his decision to opt out of his contract, have fans and analysts eagerly anticipating where he will land next and what kind of contract he will command. Photo Courtesy of The S

Aaron Gandia

Nov 21, 20253 min read

Is Raisel Iglesias Worth the $16 Million Contract for 2026 or an Overpay by the Braves

The Atlanta Braves recently made headlines by resigning their closer Raisel Iglesias for $16 million on a one-year deal for the 2026 season. Iglesias, now 35 years old, had a solid 2025 campaign despite the Braves missing the playoffs for the first time since 2017. His performance showed consistency, but the contract value has sparked debate among fans and analysts alike. Is this a smart investment or a significant overpay? This post breaks down Iglesias’s recent performance,

Aaron Gandia

Nov 20, 20253 min read

The Case for Michael King: Why His Short Season Deserves a $87 Million Contract Despite Injury Setbacks

Starting pitcher Michael King’s 2025 season with the San Diego Padres was brief but impressive. Despite starting only 15 games due to injury, King posted a solid 3.44 earned run average (ERA). This performance, combined with his potential and skill set, makes a strong argument for a lucrative contract worth $87.1 million over four years. This post explores why King’s short season should not diminish his value and why investing in him is a smart move for the Padres or any team

Aaron Gandia

Nov 19, 20253 min read