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Brady Farkas

Brady Farkas

Joined: Mar 24, 2023

Brady Farkas is a baseball writer for Fastball on Sports Illustrated/FanNation and the host of 'The Payoff Pitch' podcast which can be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Videos on baseball also posted to YouTube. Brady has spent nearly a decade in sports talk radio and is a graduate of Oswego State University. You can follow him on Twitter @WDEVRadioBrady. 

Boston Red Sox second baseman Vaughn Grissom (5) hits an RBI single against the Toronto Blue Jays in the tenth inning at Rogers Centre on Sept 24.
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Boston Red Sox Trade Acquisition Reportedly the Favorite to Start at 2B in 2025

After a disappointing first season in Boston, it looks as if infielder Vaughn Grissom will get a chance to right the ship in 2025.

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Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Scott Oberg (45) pitches the ball against the San Francisco Giants during the eighth inning at Oracle Park.
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Colorado Rockies Hire Longtime Reliever to Important Player Development Role

Scott Oberg, who spent five years with the Rockies at the big-league level, is set to be officially hired as a minor league pitching coordinator.

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Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (2) celebrates his double in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on Sept 12.
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MLB Insider Says Tampa Bay Rays Not Looking to Trade Yandy Diaz or Brandon Lowe

Speaking on the "Fair Territory" podcast, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic said that Tampa won't be looking to drop the salaries of two big pieces of their lineup.

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A pair of Toronto Blue Jays hats and gloves in the dugout during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Rogers Centre on April 27.
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New Report Indicates Toronto Blue Jays Haven't Made Contract Offer to Hye-Seong Kim

With Kim's deadline looming, reports indicate that the Blue Jays are out.

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Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) reacts after giving up a home run to Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Teoscar Hernandez (not pictured) during the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium on Aug 10.
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Paul Skenes Given Best Odds to Win National League Cy Young Award

After being named a finalist in 2024, the oddsmakers think that Skenes will close the deal in 2025.

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Baltimore Orioles right fielder Anthony Santander (25) hits a two-run home run in the first inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on Aug 20.
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Toronto Blue Jays Thought to Be Near "Top of List" For Free Agent Anthony Santander

We know that the Jays are in the mix, but Jon Morosi of MLB.com seems to think that they are at the top of the leaderboard.

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Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) reacts after hitting a double during the second inning against the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park on Sept 11.
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Noted MLB Insider Paints Disappointing Picture For Tigers Fans Who Want Alex Bregman

Ken Rosenthal's report is official, but based on his own educated opinion, he doesn't see Bregman landing in Detroit.

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A Toronto Blue Jays hat and glove near the dugout during a game against the Detroit Tigers at Rogers Centre.
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Here's When Toronto Blue Jays Free Agent Target Hyeseong Kim Needs to Make Decision By

The Korean infielder's posting window closes at 5 p.m. ET on Friday.

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Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans (55) delivers a pitch agains the Minnesota Twins during the first inning at Kauffman Stadium on Sept 6.
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Kansas City Royals Ace Cole Ragans Has 2025 Cy Young Odds Revealed

After an All-Star season in 2024, what will Ragans do for an encore?

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Seattle Mariners third baseman Josh Rojas (4) is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after scoring a run against the San Francisco Giants at T-Mobile Park on Aug 23.
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Chicago White Sox Come to Terms with Veteran Infielder Josh Rojas

Rojas, non-tendered by the Seattle Mariners this offseason, will head to Chicago for a presumed starting role.

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Colorado Rockies first baseman Kris Bryant (23) after the tenth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in 2024.
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Former MVP Kris Bryant's Role with Colorado Rockies Coming into Focus

With four years left on a seven-year commitment, we're learning what Colorado has planned for Bryant in 2025.

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Toronto Raptors guard Davion Mitchell (45) dribbles as Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (1) defends during the fourth quarter at FedExForum on Dec 26.
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Toronto Raptors Guard Goes Viral For Awesome Blue Jays-Inspired Jacket

Davion Mitchell, acquired this offseason by the Raptors, paid good homage to the North.

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