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With pitchers and catchers set to report for spring training in just over a month, the New York Yankees ramped up their pursuit of starting pitching. Their efforts resulted in Marcus Stroman returning to New York, this time to wear pinstripes. That signing came about after progress on a contract with free agent Blake Snell […]

Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star Will Smith will be back in LA next season. The Dodgers catcher set a new MLB record for highest contract by a second-time eligible catcher, according to Kiley McDaniel of ESPN: “C Will Smith and the Dodgers settled at $8.55 million to avoid arbitration, per source. It’s a record for a […]

After much hounding from their fan base, the New York Yankees have officially added starting pitching help. Though, it is probably not the big name many people had been envisioning. Before the organization agreed to a contract with All-Star right-hander Marcus Stroman, it was turned down by reigning National League Cy Young Blake Snell. The […]

The New York Mets have made a splash amid MLB Free Agency. The Mets and first baseman Pete Alonso have agreed on a $20.5 million contract to avoid arbitration, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The star baseman will hit free agency after the 2024 season, but for now, he focuses on an important goal. The Mets […]

Right-hander Marcus Stroman has found a new home. The 2022 All-Star agreed to a contract with the New York Yankees in free agency on Thursday, as reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan. “Right-hander Marcus Stroman and the New York Yankees are in agreement on a contract, sources tell ESPN,” Passan wrote on Twitter. “Stroman, 32, was […]

After a period of uncertainty, the New York Yankees and Juan Soto have agreed on a one-year, $31-million contract, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The former Padres outfielder will enter free agency after the 2024 season, but for now, he will help New York in their quest to get back to the MLB Playoffs. The Yankees […]

Houston Astros fans know their title window could get far more narrow in a couple years if the front office does not lock up their core players, one of whom includes Kyle Tucker. Until a long-term contract is inked, there is bound to be some unrest hovering above Minute Maid Park. Fortunately, the immediate future […]

On Wednesday, Jesus Luzardo and the Miami Marlins settled on a figure for his 2024 salary, avoiding arbitration. Now, to figure out if Luzardo will still be pitching for the Marlins this upcoming season. Ahead of Thursday’s deadline for teams and arbitration-eligible players to work out contracts, Luzardo and the Marlins agreed to a $5.5 […]

The Atlanta Braves will conclude their offseason without having to take any of their own players to arbitration after coming to terms on new deals with both Max Fried and A.J. Minter. Fried and the team agreed to a salary of $15 million for 2024, while Minter landed $6.22 million for the upcoming season, per […]

Since trading for Juan Soto, the New York Yankees have been focused on adding pitching. While not Blake Snell nor Jordan Montgomery, the Yankees have brought a pitcher back to New York. Luke Weaver agreed to a one-year, $2 million deal with New York, via Robert Murray of FanSided. Weaver’s deal includes an option for […]

As the Cleveland Guardians build out their roster, Shane Bieber has seen his name come up in trade rumors. Still, the Guardians agreed to a deal with Bieber, locking in his 2024 contract. Cleveland signed Bieber to a $13.125 million contract, via Robert Murray of FanSided. With the new deal in place, both sides are […]

The Milwaukee Brewers and shortstop Willy Adames have settled on a $12.25 million deal for the 2024 season to avoid arbitration, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. This offseason, there have been a lot of rumors regarding the Brewers potentially trading starting pitcher Corbin Burnes, who is entering the final year of arbitration before becoming […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and starting pitcher Walker Buehler reportedly agreed to an $8.025 million contract to avoid arbitration for the 2024 season, per Robert Murray of FanSided. Buehler is one of baseball’s best pitchers when healthy. He missed all of the 2023 season after previously undergoing his second Tommy John surgery. Buehler is hoping […]

It was originally reported that the Los Angeles Dodgers were close to trading reliever Yency Almonte to the Chicago Cubs, per Juan Toribio of MLB.com. However, it was later revealed that the teams were working on an even bigger trade that would include Almonte. Toribio also reported that LA’s No. 2 prospect Michael Busch was […]

The Texas Rangers are bringing back a key arm. The team has avoided arbitration with starter Dane Dunning, ultimately settling on a $3.32 million deal for the 2024 season, as reported by Jon Morosi. This was the first year of arbitration eligibility for Dunning, a 29-year-old who starred at Florida before making the jump to […]

The Seattle Mariners have avoided arbitration with one of their best pitchers after signing Logan Gilbert to a one-year, $4.05 million contract on Thursday, according to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi. Gilbert is a key piece of one of the better starting rotations in Major League Baseball, and should be due for a nice raise as […]

Former New York Mets shortstop Bud Harrelson has died at age 79 on Wednesday night after a battle with Alzheimer’s, according to the Associated Press. Bud Harrelson was an anchor of the Mets’ championship team in 1969, the team that was coined the “Miracle Mets” and he was with the organization for the 1986 championship […]

Joey Votto’s time with the Cincinnati Reds may be over (unless an unexpected reunion comes to fruition), but the former MVP is still reportedly drawing interest in MLB free agency. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported Thursday that Votto is receiving interest from three teams, however, the teams were not named. Votto is 40-years old […]

Jordan Hicks, a former St. Louis Cardinals and Toronto Blue Jays reliever, is reportedly drawing interest in MLB free agency from the New York Yankees and Houston Astros, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network. The Yankees have been linked to a number of players during the offseason. Houston hasn’t been mentioned as a landing destination […]

Chicago White Sox star outfielder Luis Robert Jr. has reportedly hired Scott Boras as his agent, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Boras is one of the most popular agents in MLB. He’s known for helping players receive lucrative contracts, whether it be in free agency or via contract extensions. Robert is under […]

There seems to be a new report regarding free agent pitcher Marcus Stroman almost every day and Wednesday brought the latest on the two-time All-Star hurler. Jon Heyman reports that as many as five teams are interested in Stroman at the moment, including a trio of AL East teams in the New York Yankees, Boston Red […]

The Colorado Rockies agreed to a $6.55 million contract with Cal Quantrill to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB Network reports. The Cleveland Guardians surprisingly designated Quantrill for assignment early this offseason. The move led to Cleveland dealing Quantrill to Colorado in a trade. New Rockies pitcher Cal Quantrill’s career After beginning his big league […]

Well, it’s finally happened. After a solid 148 year run as the country’s national pastime, baseball has been replaced by a worthy challenger — lip reading what celebrities say at awards shows. If you don’t believe me, just look at all the viral media hoopla surrounding two particular conversations from this past Sunday’s 2024 Golden […]

The New York Mets are reportedly looking to add bullpen help. Andy Martino of SNY reported Wednesday that New York will try to add relievers “soon.” It remains uncertain about which relievers New York will pursue, and whether they will be added via trade or free agency. Nevertheless, New York clearly wants to make moves […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been on a tear this offseason, signing Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto amid a slew of acquisitions. With all eyes on the Dodgers, Ohtani and company are getting a special Sunday Night Baseball honor. Los Angeles will host the St. Louis Cardinals in ESPN’s first airing of Sunday Night Baseball […]

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 […]