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In a free-agent market dominated by pitching, Marcell Ozuna represents one of the most solid bats available, and according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, five teams are “pretty heavily involved” in discussions with the outfielder. Morosi names the St. Louis Cardinals, Arizona Diamondbacks, Cincinnati Reds, Atlanta Braves and Texas Rangers as the five clubs […]

Free-agent left-handed starting pitcher Cole Hamels has received interest from 14 teams, according to Jayson Stark of The Athletic. Stark reports that Hamels is seeking either a one-year deal at a high salary or a two-year pact north of what New York Yankees lefty J.A. Happ has remaining on his deal (two years, $34 million). […]

First baseman Jose Abreu has agreed to a three-year, $50 million contract extension with the Chicago White Sox, according to the team. Abreu was set to hit free agency this offseason, but he elected to accept the White Sox’s qualifying offer, which allowed him and the club to work out a long-term deal. The 32-year-old is coming […]

The Atlanta Braves were the early aggressors in MLB Free Agency, signing former San Francisco Giants closer Will Smith to a three-year, $40 million contract. Shortly thereafter, general manager Alex Anthopoulos re-signed middle reliever Chris Martin, whom he acquired from the Texas Rangers at the July trade deadline. In a matter of days, the Braves […]

The best catcher available was officially taken off the free-agent market on Thursday afternoon, as veteran backstop Yasmani Grandal signed a four-year, $73 million deal with the Chicago White Sox. While the White Sox address a serious need by singing Grandal, the also may have just had a compounding affect on enhancing the value of […]

The Chicago Cubs find themselves looking for centerfielders as they hope to upgrade from Albert Almora Jr. while preparing to possibly lose Nicholas Castellanos via free agency. As such, Eno Sarris of The Athletic suggests that the Cubs might be the perfect fit for Japanese outfielder Shogo Akiyama, who will be posted for MLB clubs this winter: […]

Most MLB Insiders and commentators would agree that Gerrit Cole is the top attraction in MLB Free Agency this winter. But not Ryan Dempster. The 16-year veteran appeared on MLB Network and stated that while he feels that Cole is the top guy from a holistic standpoint, he thinks that World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg […]

The Milwaukee Brewers extended “multiple” contract offers to Yasmani Grandal in an effort to re-sign the veteran catcher, according to MLB Insider Robert Murray: The Brewers made an attempt at re-signing Yasmani Grandal, extending multiple offers during free agency, according to sources. In the end, four years, $73 million was out of their price range. […]

The Chicago White Sox made the first big splash of MLB Free Agency on Thursday afternoon, signing former Dodgers and Brewers catcher Yasmani Grandal to a four-year, $73 million deal. Chicago’s next move may not be far off. One day after Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported that the White Sox were in the “leading […]

The Chicago White Sox signed free-agent catcher Yasmani Grandal to the largest contract in franchise history on Thursday, inking the former Brewers and Dodgers backstop to a four-year, $73 million deal: OFFICIAL: The #WhiteSox have agreed to terms on a four-year, $73-million contract with free agent All-Star catcher Yasmani Grandal (@YazmanianDVL08). Under terms of the […]

The Houston Astros have been in the news for all the wrong reasons lately. As if the seven-game loss at the hands of the Washington Nationals in World Series were not crushing enough, the Astros are totally enveloped in a sign-stealing scandal that threatens the integrity of the sport. Not to mention, they have their […]

The Washington Nationals overcame all the odds to win the 2019 World Series. Their reward for one of the most historic runs in MLB history? Potentially losing two of their best players and franchise mainstays. General manager Mike Rizzo has his work cut out for him as he prepares to make the necessary moves to […]

For the second time in three years, the New York Yankees were defeated by the Houston Astros in the American League Championship Series. As was the case in 2017, the Yankees had to rely on extensive work from their bullpen arms due to a sheer lack of depth in the rotation. Eventually, the usage wore […]

Orlando Magic co-founder Pat Williams is hoping to bring baseball to Orlando. Williams announced that he is launching a campaign for the newly-minted “Orlando Dreamers” as the next professional sports team in the city. He held a press conference on Wednesday morning to discuss the details (via Matt Trezza of FOX 35 Orlando): Orlando Magic […]

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 […]