The Tampa Bay Rays are the best at getting the most out of their players. They do this by using matchups to their advantage and putting players in their situations to succeed. The Rays just traded for Jose Martinez and it looks like they'll do just that. Martinez mashes lefties and will provide an upgrade to their lineup, which needed right-handed bats. In return, the Cardinals received top LHP prospect Matthew Liberatore. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Salary arbitration is when players with 3 or more years of MLB service time can negotiate salaries based on comparable players who have signed contracts in recent seasons. If a player and the team do not reach an agreement, the case goes to a hearing. A panel of arbitrators hear arguments from both sides and then select either the player's salary figure or the club's, with no middle ground. Will Mookie Betts get the biggest arbitration salary ever? Aaron Judge is a key for the Yankees, but how will his injury history impact his first-time arbitration salary? All this (and more) on today's episode.

MLB's sign-stealing controversy has now extended to another team: the Boston Red Sox. According to a report by The Athletic, the Red Sox allegedly stole signs during the 2018 season through their video replay room. Boston's system was similar to the Astros', but signs were relayed manually via baserunner. All eyes are on Alex Cora since he is the common denominator between the '17 Astros and '18 Red Sox. All this on today's episode.

Is Jose Iglesias really an upgrade to any team at the MLB level? The Orioles think so; he'll be their new shortstop, which gives Richie Martin some more time to develop in the minor leagues. The Padres have re-signed Craig Stammen and he should hold things down in the middle innings. Stammen has quietly been one of baseball's best relievers over the past few years. The Nationals continue their busy winter. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Once upon a time, the prototypical shortstop was a light-hitting defensive anchor. Ozzie Smith is the perfect example of this. Should defense alone be enough to enter the Hall of Fame? All this on today's episode.

The Nationals aren't resting on their laurels. They signed Will Harris (3 years, $24 million), Starlin Castro (2 years, $12 million), and Asdrubal Cabrera (1 year, $2.5 million) over the last couple days. Harris will serve as an anchor for a bullpen that needed improvement. Castro and Cabrera are solid infielders who will be in line for every-day playing time. The Nats still have an offer on the table for Josh Donaldson, but they've created backup plans in case the slugger signs elsewhere. All this (and more) on today's episode.

More details have emerged about the cause of Yoenis Cespedes' off-the-field injury last year. Apparently Cespedes fractured his ankle while trying to sidestep a wild boar on his ranch. What other weird injuries have baseball players suffered? Injuring your wrist while playing guitar hero? What about spraining a lower back ligament while sneezing. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Luis Robert has agreed to a 6-year $50 million extension with the Chicago White Sox. This is a record amount of money for a player with no MLB service time, but is Robert selling himself short? What is the impact of a player taking a deal that he might outperform? The White Sox are serious about 2020, and their moves this offseason show that. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The 2011 season culminated in one of the most dramatic slate of games ever. Evan Longoria sent the Rays to the playoffs with a walk-off home run in extra innings. This was a postseason clincher because the Red Sox had just completed a historic collapse just moments before. What exactly happened in September 2011? We look into the details on today's episode.

Rich Hill and Homer Bailey have each agreed to 1-year deals with the Minnesota Twins. Hill will earn $3 million in guaranteed money, with $9.5 million in incentives. Homer Bailey will earn $7 million in guaranteed money. Can Rich Hill stay healthy enough for the Twins to realize his value? Homer Bailey enjoyed a bounce-back year and should slot in as a decent mid-rotation piece. The Twins have a 4-year offer on the table for Josh Donaldson. All this on today's episode.