Next pitcher to reach 300 k?

A few days ago, I listened to a podcast show. In the show, the host indicated that a pitcher struck out a lot of batters during the regular season. That pitcher is certainly a star in the majors. After listening to the show, I began to think about one thing.

A bounce-back season?

In early December, Alek Manoah and the Los Angeles Angels agreed to a one-year deal. Manoah didn’t pitch in the majors in the 2025 season. Looking at this signing, does the Angels front office make a good decision?

He’s going to be a Blue Jays legend?

After a huge comeback win, I saw the Dodgers celebrate their back-to-back World Series titles. At the same time, I saw Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s reaction. He was emotional after game 7. However, watching his performance this postseason, there’s no doubt that he has contributed a lot to the Blue Jays.

Return to America from Korea?

I went to a sports card event and I met some friends there. When the event almost came to an end, a friend indicated that he saw a message. The message mentioned Matt Manning’s signing with the Samsung Lions, a team from KBO league in Korea. Then, he explained that he has 1 or 2 Matt Manning autograph cards. And I said that I had one as well.

Such a Gray trade?

In late November, the Red Sox and the Cardinals agreed to a deal. In the trade, the Red Sox acquired Sonny Gray and cash from the Cardinals. At the same time, the Cardinals got Brandon Clarke, Richard Fitts and a player to be named later or cash.

2025 Topps Update

The 2025 Topps Update was released in mid-November. Normally, I buy this product each year. For example, I bought hobby packs, jumbo packs or blaster boxes. I like to collect this brand because it somehow helps me reflect the season. Nonetheless, a blaster box isn’t my top priority.

Big deal again?

In late November, the Mets and the Rangers agreed to a blockbuster trade. In the trade, the Mets sent Brandon Nimmo and cash to the Rangers. At the same time, the Rangers sent Marcus Semien to the Mets. This deal certainly has drawn a lot of attention with two great players involved.

After winning back-to-back World Series titles

It’s been a month since the Dodgers won the Fall Classic. They became the first team to win back-to-back titles in 25 years. I still watched several highlights these days. At the same time, there are a lot of things going on during the off-season. For the Dodgers, a key thing is to solve the problems they encountered in the 2025 season, so they can stay competitive to make even amazing things happen.