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The Chicago Cubs and pitcher Shota Imanaga are close to agreeing to a contract. The final details of the deal were uncertain once initially reported, however. Jon Heyman of the New York Post later provided the “complicated” deals of the contract. “Shota Imanaga Cubs deal is complicated and includes player/team options and escalators that could […]

Originally, it seemed as if the New York Yankees had no interest in signing Marcus Stroman. But with the MLB hot stove always burning, it appears the Yankees have had a change of heart. New York has emerged as the favorite to sign Stroman, via Jon Morosi of the MLB Network. Both sides have reportedly […]

There have been a lot of good additions to the Los Angeles Dodgers this MLB Offseason. They got Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Teoscar Hernandez. A lot will be in store as they try to fit into the system alongside Mookie Betts. But, a name that has not been mentioned in the past few months […]

Japanese pitcher Shota Imanaga has agreed to a “tentative contract” with the Chicago Cubs, just days before the Japanese pitcher’s posting date was set to expire. Now, detail are emerging on Imanaga’s deal with the Cubs. The deal is for multiple years in the range of $15 million annually, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network: […]

Major League Baseball free agency continues on, and while pitchers Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery are both still unsigned, MLB rumors have one of these aces garnering more interest than the other. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic believes that Montgomery has more suitors than Snell at this point in the offseason: .@Ken_Rosenthal guesses that Jordan […]

The Chicago Cubs entered MLB free agency as an expected player but have instead fallen under the radar thus far this winter. That changes now. Japanese pitcher Shota Imanaga has agreed to a “tentative contract” with Chicago, according to USA TODAY’s Bob Nightengale. Pending a Wednesday physical, the Nippon Professional Baseball two-time All-Star is the […]

Josh Hader wants to get paid! Okay, well, every free-agent wants to get paid, but Hader is reportedly seeking a record-breaking deal for a closer, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Edwin Diaz previously signed a five-year, $102 million contract with the New York Mets. However, teams are expecting Hader to receive a more […]

Dylan Cease is one of the better pitchers in baseball, and the Chicago White Sox are in a rebuild of sorts. As a result, Cease has drawn no shortage of interest in trade talks. Chicago is seemingly willing to listen on Cease trade offers, but general manager Chris Getz said a deal isn’t close yet, […]

Dylan Cease is one of the most popular remaining trade candidates this offseason. The Los Angeles Dodgers, Baltimore Orioles, and New York Yankees have been mentioned as potential landing destinations for the Chicago White Sox ace. The Yankees, who in all reality have to add more pitching to seriously compete in 2024, are reportedly ready […]

The Miami Marlins are on a mission to improve their team after they narrowly missed the playoffs in 2023. After signing Jonathan Davis to the roster, the Marlins have made a move on former Yankees staff member Rachel Balkovec. Miami looks to strengthen its minor league operations with a coveted manager The Marlins are hiring […]

One of the most anticipated MLB free agency windows in recent memory has not disappointed so far this year. Superstar Shohei Ohtani signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers for $700 million across 10 years in an enthralling free agent sage, while Japanese sensation Yoshinobu Yamamoto also joined LA on a 12-year, $325 million deal. Aaron […]

With stars such as Juan Soto and Tyler Glasnow already being traded this offseason, it will be interesting to see if any other big deals are made. There are a number of other players who have been mentioned in trade rumors, but that doesn’t necessarily mean those players are destined to be playing in new […]

Japanese pitcher Shota Imanaga’s deadline to sign with a MLB team is approaching in the coming days, and there are five suitors that remain, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Los Angeles Angels and San Francisco Giants seem to be looking elsewhere, while the Chicago Cubs and the Boston Red Sox […]

What started out as a successful tenure with the Boston Red Sox ended with injury frustrations and a trade to the Atlanta Braves for Chris Sale. Sale, who began his MLB career in Chicago with the White Sox, ended up in Boston for the 2017 season. He later played an important role in helping the […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are coming off an impressive 2023 season. Tampa Bay made the MLB Playoffs as one of the AL Wildcard teams. Still, the Rays are not done adding support to the roster amid MLB Free Agency. The team has made a move on former New York Yankees catcher Rob Brantly. Tampa Bay […]

The New York Yankees made a move in MLB free agency on Monday. New York agreed to a contract with former Toronto Blue Jays infielder Kevin Smith, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. Smith, 27, can play third base and shortstop. He made his MLB debut with Toronto in 2021, ultimately appearing in […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are looking to make a quick turnaround after a disappointing 2023 season. While their focus has been on the field, the Cardinals have also made an addition to their front office. St. Louis has hired Chaim Bloom as an Advisor to the President of Baseball Operations, the team announced. Bloom served […]

Japanese left-hander Shota Imanaga’s posting period expires on Thursday at 5 p.m. ET, so if he plans to make the move to Major League Baseball, he needs to sign with a team prior to that deadline. The San Francisco Giants, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Angels have been tabbed by sources as […]

Wander Franco of the Tampa Bay Rays had been in prison for alleged seduction and sexual exploitation of a minor. While the case against Franco continues to be built, the Rays shortstop made bail on Monday. Franco was released from prison after paying two million pesos, equivalent to around $35,000, via Altertas Mundial, h/t MLB […]

There is a ton of uncertainty currently swirling around the Tampa Bay Rays, for reasons not just confined to the baseball product, but some things have gone quite predictably. The Rays have sold high on multiple players this offseason, as is the norm for the small-market club, completing three trades in less than a month. […]

The Miami Marlins have agreed to a deal that returns outfielder Jonathan Davis back to the organization. The Marlins outrighted Davis off the team’s 40-man roster at the end of the season rather than tender him a contract in arbitration. The deal is a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training, according to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been the busiest team in MLB free agency, making no shortage of notable moves. Most recently, LA agreed to terms on a contract with outfielder Teoscar Hernandez after previously signing superstars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The Dodgers aren’t done looking to add either. They were previously linked to reliever […]

The Seattle Mariners and the Tampa Bay Rays figured recently in a seemingly minor deal that hasn’t made a serious splash in the offseason. However, both teams appear to have some internal struggles in being on the same page about the trade that had the Rays sending outfielder Luke Raley to the Mariners for infielder […]

In a 24-hour twist, the New York Yankees are reportedly interested in signing two-time All-Star starting pitcher Marcus Stroman, per Bob Nightengale. The USA TODAY insider said Sunday that Stroman was intrigued by the idea of signing with the Yankees but that New York declined to make him an offer to that point. Now it […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to dominate MLB free agency, with yet another huge acquisition. Los Angeles reportedly is in agreement with outfielder Teoscar Hernandez on a huge one-year, $23.5 million deal. The Dodgers were not without competition to land Hernandez, though, it seems their rivals for Hernandez’s services, including the Boston Red Sox, did […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and outfielder Teoscar Hernandez are in agreement on a one-year, $23.5 million contract, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. The Dodgers were in need of one more outfielder, specifically one who is right-handed and can hit left-handed pitching, and Hernandez fits that mold. He is another significant addition for Los Angeles […]

Chicago White Sox ace has been one of the most talked about names on the trade market. However, the White Sox have been unable to get a trade done in part due to their asking price. Chicago is holding out for two premium prospects and two more prospects on top of that, via Bob Nightengale […]

Kenley Jansen had a fairly success debut for the Boston Red Sox, solidifying the ninth inning as the team’s closer. But as the Red Sox look to make a playoff push, Jansen’s name has come up in trade rumors. Boston is reportedly telling teams that Jansen is available for trade, via Bob Nightengale of USA […]

After swinging a trade for left-hander Robbie Ray, the San Francisco Giants might still be searching for starting pitching. But that search almost certainly will not end in Blake Snell wearing a Giants uniform. Despite adding a second Cy Young Award to his resume in 2023, Snell’s next deal is likely to be a big […]

After losing out on Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the New York Yankees have been searching far and wide for starting pitching help. However, Marcus Stroman appears to be one pitcher the Yankees have no interest in. Stroman has expressed a strong interest in joining the Yankees. However, New York has declined to make an offer, via Bob […]

The New York Yankees made one of the biggest moves of the offseason — of any, really — by trading for Juan Soto. But there could be another splash coming soon in the pitching department. There are numerous big names available with free agents Blake Snell and former Yankee Jordan Montgomery and trade candidate Dylan […]

What will the 2024 season hold for the New York Mets. After a disastrous 2023 season, the team has wasted no time reloading to remain competitive next year. Statements from ex-New York players traded last season, though, seem to contradict this. That’s not stopping the Mets from acquiring talent this offseason, though. The Mets already […]

Teams are going all out for Seattle Mariners outfielder Teoscar Hernandez. Hernandez has multiple MLB Free Agency suitors, including the Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Los Angeles Angels. However, the Dodgers look to have the upper hand in the race with a new detail in his contract negotiations. Dodgers’ offer to Teoscar […]

The New York Yankees are expected to hire Pat Roessler as an assistant hitting coach, according to Greg Joyce of the New York Post. Roessler, who will join Casey Dykes as assistants under Rowson, is certainly familiar with New York city. He was the New York Mets’ hitting coach in 2018 and previously served as […]

The Los Angeles Angels are still plotting moves for improvement amid the 2023-24 MLB Free Agency season. The Angels lost Shohei Ohtani to the Los Angeles Dodgers in December, but hope is not lost for their roster. General Manager Perry Minasian provided optimism for the team’s personnel plans. The Angels believe they still have plenty […]

For many different reasons, 2023 was a rough year for Tim Anderson. His steep decline perfectly matched the Chicago White Sox’s dreadful 61-101 season, which was defined by culture questions and constant rumors. The two-time All-Star shortstop is trying to put everything behind him in MLB free agency, however, and appears to be on the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers hit it big this offseason after signing both Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto in free agency. But now there’s more information regarding Yamamoto’s contract. As it turns out, there’s an important clause regarding the minor league system. No, the Dodgers have no plans of sending Yamamoto to the minor leagues. Instead, […]

The Los Angeles Angels and pitcher Zach Plesac are agreeing to a contract. The Angels announced Plesac is signing a one-year, $1 million deal, per The Sporting Tribune. Plesac had spent his entire professional baseball career with the Cleveland Indians/Guardians. The right-handed pitcher has a 26-27 career record, with 359 strikeouts in 84 games of […]

The Chicago Cubs are apparently weighing their options in free agency right now. That’s at least what’s buzzing in the rumor mill lately. As it turns out, the organization has an interest in Rhys Hoskins, but their interest in Cody Bellinger might be holding up signing the veteran first baseman. The Cubs would like to […]