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Pirates Named Landing Spot for Reds Reliever

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had a strong bullpen in 2025, but could bolster it with one free agent signing from a divisional rival for 2026. Jim Bowden of The Athletic named Cincinnati Reds right-handed relief pitcher Emilio Pagán as the 33rd best free agent amongst the 50 he ranked.

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Padres will be losing, could be adding players based on predictions from Jim Bowden of The Athletic

With the World Series underway and the inevitable end of the 2025 MLB season on the horizon, predictions about where players will end up and the money they will receive from their 2026 employers are coming out.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 27

Red Sox Linked To 49-HR Slugger After All-Star Season

The Boston Red Sox have been the subject of so much speculation over the last few weeks. Unfortunately, we're going to have to wait a while before we start to see real moves.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 27

Why D-backs' Link to International Star is Exciting, but Unrealistic

The Arizona Diamondbacks face an intriguing offseason. In terms of needs that must be addressed, pitching is the most glaring issue present on the roster.

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The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

There have been just 19 walk-off home runs in the history of the World Series. How many of the players to hit one can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 26

Angels Named Best Trade Fit for All-Star Slugger From Phillies

The Athletic's Jim Bowden listed Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm as a prime trade target for the Los Angeles Angels in the upcoming offseason.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / October 23

Former GM Expects Phillies To Make Offseason Trades

Jim Bowden of The Athletic, a former MLB general manager, expects the Philadelphia Phillies to make offseason trades. Bowden ranked Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm as the ninth most likely player to be moved this offseason.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / October 7

How Pirates can return to MLB playoffs next season

The Pittsburgh Pirates are watching another postseason from the couch after recording a 71-91 record to finish last in the NL Central. The Athletic insider Jim Bowden ranked all 18 teams that missed the playoffs and placed the Pirates at No.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 4

Angels Receive Bleak Future Outlook From Former GM

The Athletic's Jim Bowden ranked the Los Angeles Angels 17th out of the 18 teams who missed out on the postseason in terms of who is best positioned for the 2026 season, only ahead of the Colorado Rockies.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 6

Cardinals Struck Gold; Landed St. Louis' Next Star Ace

The St. Louis Cardinals have had quite the roller coaster ride of a season, beginning with the front office sitting on their hands last offseason. Following that, the Cardinals won a lot of games early in the season and looked to be on the verge of contending for a postseason spot.

Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / September 5

Mariners Stuck Gold; Landed Seattle's Next Star Pitcher

The Seattle Mariners have a talented young core and a loaded farm system. The future is certainly quite bright in Seattle, especially after this season's MLB Draft.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / September 4

Former MLB Executive Hyping Up Yankees Prized Prospect

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. When it comes to New York Yankees prospect Spencer Jones, former MLB general manager Jim Bowden thinks the slugger is the real deal.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 3

Braves prospect cracks Jim Bowden’s list of the top 50 prospects

The Braves farm system has been dragged by prospect evaluators for several years now, but that hasn’t stopped it from producing high level talent, including this season.

Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / September 3

Mariners Hit Jackpot; 'Untouchable' Top Prospect Turning Heads

The Seattle Mariners are in the middle of a very competitive postseason race. Their production at the big league level has been solid, but not overwhelming this year.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 18

Dodgers Linked to $120 Million All-Star Likely to Hit Free Agency This Offseason

The Athletic's Jim Bowden listed current Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman as a potential free agency target for the Los Angeles Dodgers this offseason.

San Francisco Giants News / Athlon Sports / August 4

Former MLB GM Jim Bowden Makes Bizarre Rafael Devers Comment After Trade Deadline

The San Francisco Giants are in a tailspin. Since acquiring Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox in a blockbuster trade, the Giants have gone 15-25, falling to 56-56 and sliding out of the National League postseason picture.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / August 4

Former MLB GM Jim Bowden Slams Mets for Tyler Rogers Trade

Any doubts about the New York Mets staying quiet ahead of the July 31 trade deadline ended long before the clock hit triple zeroes. The Mets turned heads with their many trades last week, notably acquiring Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins and St.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / August 1

Angels Slammed By Former GM For Trade Deadline Decisions

The Athletic's Jim Bowden gave the Los Angeles Angels a brutal "D" grade for their inactivity at the trade deadline, making just two trades on Wednesday and Thursday.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / July 27

Former MLB GM Warns Yankees Can’t Catch Blue Jays Without Pitching Trades

Jim Bowden isn’t buying the idea that the Yankees are done. The former MLB general manager, now a host on MLB Network Radio’s “The Front Office”, was blunt on Saturday when talking about what still needs to happen in the Bronx before the trade deadline.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / July 22