<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/blake-snell-bold-predictions-after-182-million-dodgers-contract');   ga('set', 'title', 'Blake Snell bold predictions after $182 million Dodgers contract');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Blake-Snell-bold-predictions-after-182-million-Dodgers-contract-1.jpg"></figure><h1>Blake Snell bold predictions after $182 million Dodgers contract</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-14T23:39:34-08:00">December 14th, 11:39pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-15T07:49:02-08:00">December 15th, 7:49am</time><address><a>Brayden Haena</a>Brayden Haena is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. A die-hard San Francisco Giants fan and a football fanatic, Brayden further channels his baseball enthusiasm through his podcast, where he delves into the latest in sports with engaging commentary. He also serves as the Defensive Coordinator for Heritage High School. His commitment to sports journalism is evident in his diverse experiences with ContraCosta.news and his dedication to delivering compelling and insightful content.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>With a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/dodgers-news-blake-snell-lands-dodgers-5-year-182-million-deal">$182 million contract in hand, Blake Snell joins the Los Angeles Dodgers</a> as one of the biggest signings of the offseason. The two-time Cy Young Award winner brings an elite resume to Los Angeles, bolstering a rotation aiming to power the Dodgers back to the World Series. Snell’s signing signals the Dodgers’ commitment to winning now, and the expectations for his performance will be sky-high.</p><p>Here are three bold predictions for Blake Snell as he begins his tenure in Dodger Blue.</p><h2><b>Blake Snell wins his third Cy Young Award in 2025</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Blake-Snell-2.jpg"><figcaption>Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Snell already has two Cy Young Awards on his mantle, winning in 2018 with the Tampa Bay Rays and in 2023 with the San Diego Padres. Despite some inconsistency early in 2024, he finished the season with a dominant stretch, showing that he remains one of the most overpowering pitchers in baseball. With the Dodgers’ elite defense behind him and their data-driven approach to optimizing player performance, Snell could reach new heights.</p><p>At Dodger Stadium, a pitcher-friendly park, Snell’s electric arsenal will thrive, highlighted by his devastating breaking pitches. Expect him to maintain a <a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/snellbl01.shtml" rel="noopener">sub-3.00 ERA</a> and rack up well over 200 strikeouts. If he avoids the early-season struggles that plagued him in 2024 and sustains his dominance for a full campaign, Snell could easily take home his third Cy Young Award.</p><p><i><b>*Watch MLB games LIVE with fuboTV <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/mlb/?irad=377812&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener">(Get Access | Save $30)</a>*</b></i></p><h2><b>He becomes the ace of the Dodgers’ rotation</b></h2><p>The Dodgers’ rotation already features stars like Tyler Glasnow and Clayton Kershaw, but Snell has the tools to emerge as their unquestioned ace. His 2.06 ERA and 331 strikeouts over his last 43 starts (dating back to May 2023) are unmatched among most MLB starters. His ability to generate swings and misses with both his breaking balls and a rejuvenated four-seam fastball gives him an edge over even the Dodgers’ other premier pitchers.</p><p>As Kershaw and Glasnow continue to battle injuries, both look to bounce back. Snell will take center stage, and by the postseason, don’t be surprised if Snell is the Dodgers’ Game 1 starter in the NLDS, NLCS, and potentially the World Series.</p><h2><b>Blake Snell will record a career-high in wins</b></h2><p>Snell has never been a pitcher defined by his win totals, often limited by shorter outings and playing on teams that didn’t always provide consistent run support. That changes with the Dodgers. Armed with one of the most potent lineups in baseball—including stars like Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Will Smith—Snell should have plenty of leads to protect.</p><p>Combine that with the Dodgers’ elite bullpen, and Snell is positioned to rack up wins like never before. Expect him to eclipse his career-high of 21 wins from 2018 and potentially flirt with 23-25 victories in 2025. While wins are often considered an outdated stat, such a total would still reflect the dominant impact Snell is poised to have.</p><p>Snell’s $182 million contract places him among the highest-paid pitchers in baseball, and for good reason. The left-hander has refined his approach over the past two seasons, cutting down on walks, elevating his four-seam fastball more effectively, and increasing his chase rate. These adjustments have helped him regain the form that made him a Cy Young winner in Tampa Bay and a perennial All-Star candidate in San Diego.</p><p>The Dodgers’ pitching infrastructure has a long track record of maximizing talent, and Snell should be no exception. With access to some of the best analytics and coaching in the league, Snell has the opportunity to fine-tune his mechanics and game plan even further. His success against both left- and right-handed hitters makes him an ideal fit for a team that prioritizes versatility and depth.</p><h2><b>Blake Snell looks to lead the Dodgers to another World Series</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Dodgers-team.jpg"><figcaption>Brad Penner-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Dodgers didn’t sign Snell just to win regular-season games; they brought him in to anchor their rotation in October. Snell’s postseason pedigree—including a near-legendary Game 6 performance in the 2020* World Series before being controversially pulled—makes him the perfect pitcher to help the Dodgers chase another championship.</p><p>If Snell delivers on these bold predictions, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/dodgers-news-andrew-friedman-100-real-on-signing-blake-snell">the $182 million investment will look like a bargain.</a> The Dodgers have a history of making splashy moves, and this one could pay off in a big way. For Los Angeles fans, the Snell signing signals that the team is all-in for 2025 and beyond.</p><p>If Snell stays healthy and performs as expected, he could lead the Dodgers to the World Series—and possibly a parade in downtown L.A. Blake Snell’s journey with the Dodgers is just beginning, but the ceiling is sky-high. Don’t be surprised if 2025 becomes the year of Snell in Los Angeles.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Blake Snell bold predictions after $182 million Dodgers contract

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/yankees-news-juan-soto-reason-yankees-didnt-offer-blake-snell');   ga('set', 'title', 'The Juan Soto reason the Yankees didn’t offer Blake Snell');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/The-Juan-Soto-reason-NY-didnt-offer-Blake-Snell.jpg"></figure><h1>The Juan Soto reason the Yankees didn’t offer Blake Snell</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-09T20:11:16-08:00">December 9th, 8:11pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-09T20:11:16-08:00">December 9th, 8:11pm</time><address><a>Nathan Yasis</a>Nathan Yasis is an Associate Editor for ClutchPoints, specializing in the NBA.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Los Angeles Dodgers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The New York Yankees came up short in the Juan Soto sweepstakes, with the star outfielder opting to sign a record-breaking deal with the New York Mets on Sunday instead of returning to the Bronx. Now, the Yankees face the challenge of shifting their focus to alternative options, despite the difficulty of finding a player who can match Soto’s impact.</p><p>According to MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch, Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman revealed that the Yankees held a Zoom meeting with Blake Snell but were <a href="https://x.com/BryanHoch/status/1866263646893961324" rel="noopener">informed shortly after</a> that negotiations were “moving fast.”</p><p>The Yankees ultimately chose not to make a formal offer, citing budget constraints that prevented them from pursuing both Snell and Juan Soto. Less than a day later, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/dodgers-news-blake-snell-lands-dodgers-5-year-182-million-deal">Snell finalized a deal with the Dodgers</a>.</p><h2><b>Juan Soto’s departure from the New York Yankees</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Aaron-Boone-and-Juan-Soto-watching-from-the-dugout.jpg"><figcaption>Erik Williams-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mets-next-move-to-make-after-giving-juan-soto-765-million-contract">Juan Soto secured a groundbreaking 15-year, $765 million</a> contract with the New York Mets, surpassing <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/dodgers-news-shohei-ohtani-los-angeles-700-million-10-years-contract-mlb-free-agency">Shohei Ohtani’s record-setting $700 million deal</a> with the Los Angeles Dodgers earlier this offseason. Meanwhile, Blake Snell inked a $182 million deal to join the Dodgers.</p><p>With Soto now off the market, several other high-profile free agents have already found new teams, including Blake Snell and Willy Adames, who reportedly finalized deals during Soto’s decision-making process. This leaves the Yankees with limited alternatives to address their needs this offseason.</p><p>The Yankees reportedly extended a 16-year, $760 million offer to Juan Soto, matching the Mets’ terms by excluding deferments. However, General Manager Brian Cashman stated during the MLB Winter Meetings on Monday that the proposal was “above and beyond our comfort level” according to MLB.com.</p><p>Although the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/yankees-news-bill-simmons-proclaims-juan-soto-ruined-yankees">absence of Juan Soto will impact the Yankees offensively</a>, the team could shift focus to bolstering their pitching staff. With their current rotation set to return next season, New York might target top-tier free-agent pitchers who could enhance their starting lineup.</p><p>As talks with Soto unfolded, the Yankees reportedly engaged in Zoom meetings with Corbin Burnes and Max Fried, two of the premier pitchers still available in free agency. With Blake Snell off the board after signing with the Dodgers, Burnes and Fried are poised to secure the next significant deals on the market.</p><h2><b>Filling the Soto-sized void</b></h2><p>Adding either pitcher would bolster the Yankees’ rotation, placing them behind Gerrit Cole and strengthening a staff that already includes Carlos Rodón, Luis Gil, and Clarke Schmidt.</p><p>Replacing Soto’s offensive output is an extremely challenging task, and it’s unlikely that New York can assemble a stronger lineup than they had last season. However, there are still areas where the team can compensate for the loss of Soto’s production.</p><p>If the Yankees decide to explore trade options, Garrett Crochet of the White Sox could be a target. According to Chris Cotillo, New York is among several teams interested in the young pitcher. Acquiring Crochet, a more affordable and younger alternative to the remaining free agents, would likely require a significant haul of prospects.</p><p>The most glaring weakness for the Yankees right now is at first base, a position where they struggled throughout the season and now face <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/yankees-news-new-york-makes-anthony-rizzo-contract-move">the loss of Anthony Rizzo in free agency</a>. Fortunately, the free-agent market offers solid options in Pete Alonso and Christian Walker, both of whom can help fill the power-hitting gap left by Soto.</p><p>In the outfield, the Yankees will need to acknowledge that no player can fully replace Soto’s production. Aaron Judge is expected to return to right field, which should improve the Yankees’ outfield defense.</p><h2><b>New look Yankees for 2025</b></h2><p>However, the team will have to determine their priorities for the other positions. If offense is the focus, power hitters like Teoscar Hernandez and Anthony Santander are options, though their defense is a concern. Alternatively, if improving defense is a priority, a trade for someone like Cody Bellinger of the Cubs could be a viable solution.</p><p>Another potential addition for the Yankees is Alex Bregman, who could be signed to play third base, allowing Jazz Chisholm to shift to second base. However, the reality is that the free-agent market is currently stronger for pitching than for hitting.</p><p>The Yankees will shift their focus and make several key acquisitions, aiming to win a significant number of games in 2025 and potentially contend in the postseason.</p><p>However, the absence of Soto will make that goal more difficult, and his departure will hang over their offseason decisions and beyond. The team had the star, hoped to retain him, but ultimately couldn’t. While the Yankees are expected to recover, bouncing back fully from this loss will prove challenging.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

The Juan Soto reason the Yankees didn’t offer Blake Snell

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/dodgers-news-andrew-friedman-100-real-on-signing-blake-snell');   ga('set', 'title', 'Dodgers’ Andrew Friedman gets 100% real on signing Blake Snell');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Andrew-Friedman-gets-100-real-on-signing-Blake-Snell.jpg"></figure><h1>Dodgers’ Andrew Friedman gets 100% real on signing Blake Snell</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-06T19:30:33-08:00">December 6th, 7:30pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-06T19:30:46-08:00">December 6th, 7:30pm</time><address><a>Alex House</a>Alex House is a sports journalist who covers the NFL, NBA, and MLB for ClutchPoints. He grew up in a New York sports-heavy region in Connecticut and earned his journalism degree at the University of Rhode Island. His in-depth knowledge of two of the most passionate and raucous fan bases in the country gives him a truly unique writing voice.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Los Angeles Dodgers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and starting pitcher Blake Snell have each come a long way since they first became acquainted in 2011. Friedman was building a successful roster with limited final resources as the Tampa Bay Rays general manager, while first-round draft pick Snell was tapped to be the franchise’s next great hurler. They enjoyed plenty of good times in Florida, but they both seem happy with where they are now.</p><p>Their paths are converging again in LA, with the star left-hander opting to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/dhttps://clutchpoints.com/dodgers-news-blake-snell-first-message-la-fansodgers-news-blake-snell-first-message-la-fans">join the reigning World Series champions</a> on a five-year, $182 million contract that <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-blake-snell-contract-serious-problem-dodgers">is significantly deferred</a> ($66 million through 2046). Friedman was perfectly aware of Snell’s abundant abilities, but <a href="https://x.com/jimrome/status/1865158022915404087" rel="noopener">it is the growth</a> the 32-year-old has undergone that truly sold the executive on this big move.</p><h2><b>Dodgers’ Andrew Friedman challenges the Blake Snell narrative</b></h2><p>“I’ve gotten to see some real maturation,” Friedman told “The Jim Rome Show” on Friday. “You look at the walk rate, and I think there’s a lazy narrative that like “oh he just doesn’t have great feel out front, doesn’t command the baseball great, but he’s got great stuff so it works.’ He actually commands the ball really well.”</p><p>“That second half he rattled off was as impressive as I’ve seen,” Friedman continued. “The basic notion of just getting ahead {in the count}. Strike one for him there was a seismic jump in those last couple of months. A light bulb went off for him… If he can get strike one and start commanding plate appearances from the beginning, look out rest of the league.”</p><p>That last sentence reads like a warning, which is interesting given that two-time Cy Young winners already instill a great amount of fear in opponents on average. The idea that Snell could become even more imposing on the mound is ambitious, to say the least. Though, based on how <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/dodgers-news-8th-world-series-win-in-24-has-kobe-bryant-fans-in-their-feelings">things have been going for the Dodgers</a> the last year-plus, there is a decent chance the omen comes to pass.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">"A light bulb went off for him."<a href="https://twitter.com/Dodgers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Dodgers</a> Andrew Friedman on the "maturation" of Blake Snell. <a href="https://t.co/FTUpsxywDF">pic.twitter.com/FTUpsxywDF</a></p><p>— Jim Rome (@jimrome) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimrome/status/1865158022915404087?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 6, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><h2><b>Can Snell find his most consistent form in LA?</b></h2><p>Blake Snell walked a staggering 99 batters in 2023 and was still voted the best pitcher in the National League. His control issues hurt him early last season, as he initially had the San Francisco Giants filled with regret before embarking on one of the most dominant stretches of his career. Snell finished with a 3.12 ERA and 145 strikeouts in 104 innings.</p><p>A full season of brilliance would be much appreciated by an organization that is never able to roll out a complete rotation, despite its best efforts. And in return, the two-time ERA leader would love to experience what his old friend just did.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/blake-snell-net-worth-2024');   ga('set', 'title', 'Blake Snell’s net worth in 2024');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Blake-Snells-net-worth-in-2024.jpg"></figure><h1>Blake Snell’s net worth in 2024</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-05T08:59:57-08:00">December 5th, 8:59am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-05T09:00:27-08:00">December 5th, 9:00am</time><address><a>Nate Duffett</a>Nate Duffett is a writer for ClutchPoints and a sports junkie at heart, especially for the Boston sports scene. In his spare time, he coaches hockey and is also a Hockey Scout at FCHockey and NeutralZone. Whether it's covering the NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, or College Football and Basketball, there is not a sport Nate isn't able to discuss.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Blake Snell’s net worth in 2024 is $47.5 million. The newest <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/grading-blake-snells-182-million-dodgers-contract">Los Angeles Dodgers signing will see his net worth rise significantly</a> thanks to a five-year, $182 million deal. The contract includes a $52 million signing bonus. Here is a look at Blake Snell’s net worth in 2024.</p><h2><b>What is Blake Snell’s net worth in 2024?: $47.5 million (estimate)</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Blake-Snell.jpg"><figcaption>© Katie Stratman / USA TODAY NETWORK</figcaption></figure><p>Blake Snell’s net worth in 2024 <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/lifestyle/celebrity-net-worth/2024/11/27/67474ab5e2704e7fbd8b4584.html" rel="noopener">sits at about $47.5 million</a>, according to marca.com.</p><p>Snell was born on December 4, 1992, in Seattle, Washington. He played high school baseball at Shorewood High School and trained at a local facility owned by his father, a minor-league baseball player. Snell had an unbelievable senior season in high school with a 9-0 record, a 1.00 ERA, and 128 strikeouts in 63 innings.</p><p>Snell went straight to professional baseball instead of attending college, as the Tampa Bay Rays selected him in the first round of the 2011 MLB Draft. The parties agreed on a contract that gave Snell a $684,000 signing bonus, and he played the rest of the season with the Gulf Coast Rays.</p><p>Snell took five years to join the Rays, but he had some success in the minor leagues. The 2014 season started his ascent, as he pitched with several different teams but was the Rays’ Minor League Pitcher of the Year. Then Snell had a 15-4 record with a 1.41 ERA and a 1.02 WHIP between three teams in 2015, which gave him the USA Today Minor League Pitcher of the Year award.</p><p>Tampa Bay named him to the 40-man roster at the end of the season, but he still made 12 starts with the Durham Bulls to begin 2016.</p><h2><b>Blake Snell’s MLB debut</b></h2><p>Snell made his MLB debut on April 23, 2016, at Yankee Stadium. He didn’t experience immediate success, as he didn’t pick up his first win until June 27.</p><p>Snell made 19 starts in his first season, finishing with a 6-8 record, <a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/snellbl01.shtml" rel="noopener">3.54 ERA</a>, and 98 strikeouts over 89 innings. He posted a 4.71 ERA through his first eight starts of 2017, which led to his demotion to Durham for a month and a half. Snell returned and finished the year with a 5-1 record and a 3.31 ERA.</p><p>The 2018 season was Snell’s breakout campaign. He had a controversial midseason moment, leading the American League with a 12-4 record and a 2.09 ERA but not being chosen for the All-Star Game. After Corey Kluber opted out of the game, Snell was the replacement, which gave him his first appearance.</p><p>Snell broke a franchise record by recording his 21st win on September 23 against the Toronto Blue Jays. He led the majors in wins, adjusted ERA, and batting average against. He also led the American League in ERA and WAR.</p><p>Snell received the Cy Young Award with 17 of 30 first-place votes to beat Justin Verlander. He was the second Rays pitcher to win the award, joining David Price in 2012.</p><p>After his award-winning season, the Rays signed Snell to a five-year, $50 million deal. However, Snell struggled in 2019 with a 6-8 record and some trips to the injured list.</p><p>He bounced back in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season and was in the middle of an epic postseason run that led the Rays to the World Series. However, it ended with Kevin Cash’s controversial decision to pull Snell in Game 6 with a 1-0 lead and nine strikeouts. The Dodgers rallied in that inning and beat the Rays in the series.</p><h2><b>Blake Snell is traded to the Padres</b></h2><p>Prior to the 2021 season, the Rays traded Snell to the Padres for Luis Patino, Blake Hunt, Cole Wilcox, and Francisco Mejia. He didn’t have an immediate payoff for the Padres, as he started 7-6 with a 4.20 ERA. However, he recovered with a 1.83 ERA over his final eight starts. He had another above-average season in 2022, but his 2023 season was what the Padres paid for.</p><p>Snell made 32 starts with a 14-9 record, 2.25 ERA, and 234 strikeouts. Despite the success, Snell declined a qualifying offer in the offseason and elected to become a free agent.</p><p>It was the right move for his long-term finances, as the MLB <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/padres-news-blake-snell-wins-nl-cy-young-and-mlb-world-is-hyped">named Snell the National League Cy Young Award winner</a> the following day. He was the seventh pitcher in MLB history to receive the award in both leagues.</p><h2><b>Snell’s lone Giants season</b></h2><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/giants-news-blake-snells-san-francisco-deal-fans-going-bonkers">San Francisco Giants signed Snell</a> to a two-year, $62 million contract with an opt-out after the first year. It was an injury-filled season. He had two trips to the injury list and a paternity leave. Snell finished the year with 20 starts, owning a 5-3 record with a 3.12 ERA. On November 1, 2024, Snell opted out of the second year of his contract and became a free agent.</p><p>After Snell opted out, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-blake-snell-contract-serious-problem-dodgers">Los Angeles Dodgers found a way to fit Snell into their budget</a>. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/dodgers-news-blake-snell-stacked-admission-signing-la">Snell will now be part of a stacked rotation</a> that will include a healthy Shohei Ohtani, Tyler Glasnow, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Blake Snell’s net worth in 2024

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He has also worked at Spectrum News One in Albany, New York and with The Hockey Writers as a New York Islanders writer. Chris is originally from Connecticut and is a lifelong New York Yankees, Islanders, and Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Los Angeles Dodgers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Los Angeles Dodgers spent over one billion dollars last offseason and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/yankees-news-pathetic-defense-vs-dodgers-fans-crying-dying-laughter">won the World Series.</a> With Shohei Ohtani winning his third MVP, Freddie Freeman having a historic World Series, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto becoming a star, they are set up for another fantastic season. And then the Dodgers went and added Blake Snell in free agency. The pitcher had his introductory press conference <a href="https://x.com/BNightengale/status/1864079883007373329" rel="noopener">and called his </a>new team stacked, per USA Today’s Bob Nightengale.</p><p>“I mean, this team is stacked….I don’t think there’s a better situation than being right here.,” Snell said, per Nightengale.</p><p>The Dodgers got better by adding Snell, which felt impossible after they vanquished the Yankees in the World Series. Snell joins a rotation with Tyler Glasnow, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Shohei Ohtani. Clayton Kershaw is expected to return to the team in free agency.</p><p>That rotation would be the best in the league but after a season full of injuries, they could use the depth. Dustin May, Tony Gonsolin, and Landon Knack will be important players next season. With <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-rumors-mets-join-walker-buehler-sweepstakes-after-frankie-montas-deal">Walker Buehler expected to leave</a>, the Dodgers will rely on these young pitchers.</p><p>Snell won the Cy Young with the San Diego Padres in 2023 but could not get a long-term deal. After a solid season with the Giants last year, he got a five-year deal with the Dodgers. What does it mean for the NL West moving forward?</p><h2><b>The Dodgers set to dominate the regular season</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Blake-Snell-with-SF-Giants-1.jpg"><figcaption>Katie Stratman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Last season, the Dodgers had a mid-season swoon that brought their NL West lead down to three games. They went 18-10 down the stretch to win the division by five games. Even with a great season from the Padres, it was never a true race in the division. Now add another Cy Young-caliber pitcher and it becomes an even bigger gap.</p><p>The Dodgers also took Snell from the Giants, who finished fourth in the NL West last season. Down in San Diego, the Padres are looking to improve after<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/padres-news-manny-machado-gets-100-real-heartbreaking-loss-dodgers"> losing to LA in the NLDS</a>. While they were arguably the second-best team in the NL, they need to improve drastically just to win their own division.</p><p>With the five pitchers they are set to roll out, the Dodgers will be favorites for the World Series again. The lineup is phenomenal as well and NLCS MVP Tommy Edman is sticking around to help out. Even if Teoscar Hernandez leaves, the Dodgers will still have pop in their lineup.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

2024 SEASON STATS
IP	ERA	K	WHIP	WINS
312	3.12	145	1.05	5

2024 SEASON STATS
IP	ERA	K	WHIP	WINS
312	3.12	145	1.05	5

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