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Former Central Connecticut State graduate and Minnesota Twins minor leaguer Ryan Costello passed away in New Zealand on Nov. 18, according to sources. The 23-year-old had just arrived in New Zealand to play for the Auckland Tuatara, a baseball team in the Australian Baseball League. While preliminary tests and results have produced natural causes as […]

Both of the Houston Astros’ catchers are free agents this winter, but the Astros have reportedly expressed interest in bringing back Robinson Chirinos, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com: Robinson Chirinos' market is already active this winter. In addition to the Mets (1st reported by @KenDavidoff), the Astros, Reds and Rangers are among teams that […]

The New York Yankees have released former All-Star Jacoby Ellsbury ahead of the 40-man roster deadline, the team announced on Wednesday night: The Yankees made the following roster moves:•Added OF Estevan Florial, RHPs Deivi García, Luis Gil, Brooks Kriske, Luis Medina, Nick Nelson & Miguel Yajure to the Major League roster•Released OF Jacoby Ellsbury•Designated 1B […]

The Chicago White Sox were unable to land a premier free agent last winter, but that could very well change this offseason. MLB Network Insider Jon Morosi reported on Wednesday that the White Sox are in the “leading group” to land right-handed starter Zach Wheeler (via Vinnie Duber of NBC Sports Chicago): Asked during the […]

For the Chicago Cubs, their first season under new manager David Ross is going to be a big-time testament to how their next five years or so will go. While Ross is a fan favorite and played for the Cubs during their most recent World Series run, that can only take him so far when […]

Looking for a fresh take on an old logo, the Milwaukee Brewers took to social media on Nov. 18 to announce that they would be making a special announcement that same evening, with no other details released at that time. Once 6:30 PM CT hit, fans of the Brewers everywhere were exposed to how they […]

Earlier this month, New York Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen said that the team was not sure whether or not outfielder Yoenis Cespedes would be back in 2020, but now, we have some evidence that he is making progress. Mets hitting instructor and former outfielder Endy Chavez posted an Instagram video of Cespedes taking […]

Is it ever too early to look ahead to next season? With the snowy season already rolling in, some may say about a month too early, the Winter Meetings will be starting soon, which will help commence the push for the next season of MLB baseball to start up yet again. There will be quite […]

The New York Yankees did not make a $17.8 million qualifying offer to shortstop Didi Gregorius, but that does not mean they don’t have any interest in bringing him back. According to Mike Calendrillo of Yanks Go Yard, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman spoke with Gregorius’ agent at the GM meetings. Calendrillo notes that if […]

When the New York Yankees declined to make a qualifying offer to shortstop Didi Gregorius, it looked as though the two sides would be moving on this winter. However, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com says that the Yankees should remain in contact with Gregorius even as they allow him to test the market: In the wake […]

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner finally had surgery on his index finger after playing through the injury nearly the entire season: According to his Instagram, Trea Turner had surgery on his index finger, which is not a surprise since it never healed during the season. (H/t @hansonlee75) pic.twitter.com/STh2ytuT9X — Todd Dybas (@Todd_Dybas) November 16, 2019 […]

Although there have been questions as to whether or not the New York Mets would still consider trading marquee starter Noah Syndergaard, general manager Brodie Van Wagenen made it clear at the GM meetings that Syndergaard is not going anywhere, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com: Van Wagenen said it at the outset of the offseason, […]

New York Mets starter Zack Wheeler rejected the team’s $17.8 million qualifying offer for the 2020 season, and Anthony DiComo of MLB. com reports that the team is unlikely to re-sign him in free agency. DiComo states that Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen has suggested that the likes of Seth Lugo or Robert Gsellman […]

Stephen Strasburg was the MVP of the 2019 World Series and has been one of the best starting pitchers in baseball since 2010. Anthony Rendon was an MVP finalist in 2019 and finally started to gain some of the recognition that has been long overdue. But with both players headed for free agency after rejecting […]

The Chicago Cubs enter the 2019-20 offseason with one of the highest payrolls in baseball and a host of questions surrounding the future of some of their young stars. While the trade rumors swirl, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports that the Cubs have interest in Japanese outfielder Shogo Akiyama: The Cubs have Japanese outfielder Shogo Akiyama […]

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Kenta Maeda was demoted to the bullpen this past year, and he isn’t happy about it. It marked the second straight season that Maeda had been relegated to bullpen duty, and Maeda’s agent, Joel Wolfe, has let it be known that his client doesn’t appreciate the way he has been […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are trying to work out a contract extension with catcher J.T. Realmuto, according to Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia. However, Salisbury notes that a new deal for Realmuto may take some time to complete, stating that an extension might not get done until spring training. He adds that the Phillies “very […]

The Chicago Cubs have opened contract negotiations with shortstop Javier Baez, according to Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times. Wittenmyer knows that an extension with Baez is considered “much more feasible” than one with third baseman Kris Bryant, who, like Baez, hits free agency in two years. Baez is coming off a 2019 campaign in […]

The Texas Rangers are in the market for a number of marquee free agents this winter. Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that the Rangers have “checked in” on Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon as well as Josh Donaldson and a number of tip pitchers: Texas checked in on Texas product Anthony Rendon. Also […]

Colorado Rockies right-hander Jon Gray is attracting some interest on the trade front, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network: #Rockies RHP Jon Gray is among a select group of controllable @MLB starters who could be moved via trade this offseason, and his name is a popular one this week at GM Meetings. The #Padres […]

Coming off a disappointing loss in the American League Championship Series, the New York Yankees look primed to add to their starting rotation. Despite Masahiro Tanaka having some success in the postseason and James Paxton having the occasional outing, the Yankees lacked rotational depth. Domingo German was suspended for the entirety of the postseason, and […]

The Cincinnati Reds have interest in providing a change of venue for Nicholas Castellanos as far as NL Central teams go. Castellanos finished the 2019 season with the Chicago Cubs, but the Reds are in dire need of outfield production, and they could look to add an impact bat in free agency. Indeed, Jon Heyman […]

The San Diego Padres are unafraid to hand out multi-year deals in free agency. General manager A.J. Preller signed the likes of Eric Hosmer and Manny Machado to lucrative contracts in back-to-back offseasons, and all signs point to the Padres making a run at a top free agent this winter. The Padres might be in […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have seemingly been involved in just about every rumor thus far. After collapsing in the National League Division Series against the Washington Nationals, the Dodgers are looking to get aggressive this winter, particularly at the third base spot. They have already shown some interest in Josh Donaldson, but Los Angeles has […]

Veteran third baseman Mike Moustakas has been the victim of disappointing free agencies, as of late. Moustakas rejected a qualifying offer from the Kansas City Royals after the 2017 season only to return to the team on a $5.5 million deal. He was then traded to the Milwaukee Brewers in 2018, and eventually re-signed with […]

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu has accepted the $17.8 million qualifying offer ahead of Thursday’s deadline, according to Jim Bowden and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic: Abreu too… https://t.co/9EzX6GGZgN — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) November 14, 2019 Abreu’s decision to sign the qualifying offer means that he will get to enter the market as an […]

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi has accepted the $17.8 million qualifying offer for the 2020 season, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic: Odorizzi accepting qualifying offer, source tells The Athletic. Back with #MNTwins. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) November 14, 2019 Signing the qualifying offer means that Odorizzi will enter the market again as an unrestricted […]

Los Angeles Angels centerfielder Mike Trout won his third American League MVP Award on Thursday night in an extremely close race. Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman finished in second place after earning 13 first-place votes (Trout had 17), and Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien rounded out the finalists in third. 2019 AL MVP: Mike […]

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger was named the 2019 National League Most Valuable Player on Thursday afternoon, becoming the first Dodgers position player since Bob Gibson (1988) to win the award. Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich finished in second, while Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon placed third in the voting. 2019 NL MVP: […]

The Atlanta Braves have made the first big splash of the 2019 offseason. Atlanta agreed to terms on a three-year deal with former San Francisco Giants closer Will Smith, with a club option on a fourth year. In total, the deal is worth $40 million guaranteed: Will Smith contract with #Braves, per source: Three years, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are in dire need of starting pitching this winter after nearly all of their starters regressed in 2019. Phillies starters ranked 23rd in baseball in fWAR last season, and supposed breakout candidates such as Nick Pivetta and Jerad Eickhoff endured subpar seasons in which they were moved to the bullpen. As such, […]

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant has had his name frequently circulated in the rumor mill in the last few weeks, but he may be open to signing an extension with the Cubs. Scott Boras–who has an immense clientele base that includes Anthony Rendon, Stephen Strasburg and Bryant–held court at the GM meetings on Wednesday, […]

Including the St. Louis Cardinals, outfielder Marcell Ozuna looks to have around seven teams that are looking to secure his services for 2020 and beyond, according to Jon Heyman. With the offseason just about ready to ramp up, it remains to be seen which players will be able to finally cash in and secure big-money […]

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Yasmani Grandal is sure to be one of the most coveted free agents on the market. The switch-hitting backstop slashed .246/.380/.468 with 28 homers, and he is regarded as possibly the best framer in the game. According to Baseball Prospectus, Grandal was the second-best framer in 2019 while leading the MLB in […]

Brandon Morrow’s tenure with the Chicago Cubs was anything but enjoyable. The right-hander was one of the best closers in baseball during the first half of the 2019 season, but then… he hit the shelf indefinitely. Morrow did not pitch in the second half of 2018 due to a bicep issue, then had elbow surgery […]

The Kansas City Royals declined their $23 million mutual option on outfielder Alex Gordon, but the signs point to the two sides working out a new deal, according to James Woolridge of the Kansas City Star. Woolridge writes that although Gordon has contemplated retiring, Kansas City’s decision to hire Mike Matheny to be their new manager […]

Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander was named the American League Cy Young Award winner on Wednesday by the slimmest of margins, capturing the award for the second time (2011–with the Detroit Tigers) in his career: 2019 AL Cy Young: Justin Verlander. Full voting details: https://t.co/0WA6GQzf4T — BBWAA (@officialBBWAA) November 13, 2019 Verlander earned 17 first-place […]

New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom captured his second consecutive National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday night after earning 29 of 30 first-place votes from the Baseball Writers’ Association of America: 2019 NL Cy Young: Jacob deGrom. Full voting details: https://t.co/x2Hbeatvt6 — BBWAA (@officialBBWAA) November 13, 2019 Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu was […]

The Miami Marlins find themselves in an interesting position heading into this winter. They are undeniably one of the worst teams in baseball, and most of their most effective players are entering the latter half of their 20s, making these players potentially expendable in the trade market. However, the Marlins are said to have serious […]