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Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto was officially posted on Tuesday morning, and his agent Joel Wolfe said that 11 to 14 teams have already expressed interest in the player, according to SNY. “This is by far the player with the most interested teams that I have ever seen at the beginning of free agency,” Joel Wolfe […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are reportedly trading catcher Seby Zavala to the Seattle Mariners, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Nightengale reports that Zavala is expected to be included in a “bigger trade” with the Mariners. It was later reported that Arizona is acquiring infielder Eugenio Suarez from Seattle, per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. UPDATE: The […]

Tim Anderson is ready for his next chapter. The former Chicago White Sox shortstop is currently a free agent, and recently all but confirmed that he will not be returning to Chicago during an appearance on MLB Network. “I’m just excited for a fresh start. We get to create a new lane and start fresh,” […]

The MLB hot stove is fully cooking with trade and free agency rumors flying off the front pages. The Chicago Cubs are in a transition period with their new manager Craig Counsell and want to give him plenty of big names to pencil into his lineup on a daily basis. The biggest name on the […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have been busy of late in MLB free agency, with the team adding a pair of veteran pitchers to the roster in the forms of Kyle Gibson and Lance Lynn. Both Gibson and Lynn are not exactly brimming with future potential, as they’re a pair of 36-year-old hurlers, but St. Louis […]

The Chicago White Sox reportedly agreed to a contract with infielder Paul DeJong Tuesday, per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. It’s unclear if DeJong is expected to be a replacement for Tim Anderson, who is currently a free agent. At the very least, DeJong, who was an All-Star in 2019 with the St. Louis Cardinals, will […]

Tyler Glasnow trade rumors have swirled around the MLB world over the past few years. With just one year remaining on the 30-year-old’s contract and the Tampa Bay Rays unlikely to offer Glasnow a lucrative, multi-year extension, it appears that Glasnow will probably be traded this offseason. In fact, two MLB executives reportedly told Mark […]

The New York Yankees have brought on Brad Ausmus to join manager Aaron Boone’s staff, replacing Carlos Mendoza who left to manage the New York Mets. Ausmus was officially announced as the newest addition to the Yankees staff on Tuesday, ESPN reported. Ausmus brings with him a wealth of experience, having managed the Detroit Tigers […]

The MLB offseason is underway and with that, the hot stove is burning. Ahead of the league’s annual winter meetings in two weeks, there are a number of starting pitchers who are rumored to be on the move before the 2024 season begins. Ken Rosenthal ranked the four starting pitchers and their likelihood of getting […]

The Boston Red Sox made a key hiring in their coaching staff on Tuesday, announcing former pitcher Andrew Bailey as the new pitching coach under manager Alex Cora. Bailey spent the past four seasons as the pitching coach for the San Francisco Giants. During that span the Giants had one of the best ERAs in […]

The Los Angeles Angels earlier this month named Ron Washington as their new manager. Now the team has announced an addition to Washington’s staff. The Angels announced they’ve hired Barry Enright as pitching coach. The former Angels pitcher was formerly a coach with the D-Backs under Brent Strom, according to Sam Blum of The Athletic. […]

The St. Louis Cardinals did not meet expectations at all last season, finishing with a 71-91 record, which was good for last place in the National League Central. The good news is that they are intent on preventing that from happening again in 2024, and they have already been busy in free agency to start […]

As of Tuesday, Japanese sensation Yoshinobu Yamamoto was posted to the MLB. This means that the window is officially open for big league teams to negotiate with him and come to terms on a contract agreement. That includes the New York Yankees, one of his potential suitors. Yamamoto was a star pitcher in Japan and […]

The San Diego Padres decided to let Bob Melvin go to the San Francisco Giants and take over as the team’s manager. In turn, the expectation was all along that the Padres would hire either Ryan Flaherty or Mike Shildt, both of whom have been on the staff in San Diego. Now, the Padres have […]

Former Detroit Tigers star pitcher Willie Hernandez has passed away at the age of 69, according to MLB insider Hector Gomez. https://twitter.com/hgomez27/status/1726967326384570770 Willie Hernandez played for 13 years in the big leagues, mostly as a reliever for the Chicago Cubs and the Tigers. He started his career in the majors with the Cubs, but it […]

The 162-game MLB season is a marathon, so it’s not surprising to learn that players place the occasional friendly wager to keep things interesting. New York Mets star Francisco Lindor and teammate Jeff McNeil have settled such a bet from two springs ago. In May of 2022, Lindor promised McNeil he’d buy him a new car if he ever […]

Aaron Nola recently agreed to a seven-year, $172 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. Nola was a popular free agent this offseason, but ultimately decided to return to Philadelphia. Nola recently addressed his decision, per The Philadelphia Inquirer. “The priorities were where we wanted to set up our family,” Nola said. “At the end of […]

The Philadelphia Phillies decided to keep one of their most promising pitchers recently when they signed Aaron Nola to a seven-year deal reportedly worth upwards of $172 million. Nola turned down more money to stay with the Phillies, in the city he called the “most comfortable place for him.” Star slugger Bryce Harper has also […]

The 162-game MLB season can be quite a haul, so little surprise players place the occasional friendly wager to keep things interesting. New York Mets star Francisco Lindor and teammate Jeff McNeil have settled such a bet from two springs ago, according to Newsday’s Tim Healy. In May of 2022, Lindor promised McNeil he’d buy […]

The New York Yankees have reportedly agreed to a contract with reliever Yerry De Los Santos in MLB free agency, per Talkin’ Yanks. The 25-year-old will be a bullpen option for New York in 2024. The Yankees’ primary needs are in the rotation and on offense, but strengthening the bullpen is never a bad idea. […]

One of the under-the-radar free agents this MLB offseason is Korean star Jung-Hoo Lee, who is expected to be posted soon and receive interest from teams like the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. .@jonmorosi says the Giants and Yankees are among teams expected to show interest […]

Michael Soroka is going through a change of scenery as he moves to the Chicago White Sox from the Atlanta Braves this offseason, and he is excited to join the team because of some of the conversations he has with general manager Chris Getz. “Pretty cool vision, actually,” Michael Soroka said, via Scott Merkin of […]

Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani hits free agency as arguably (probably?) the best player in Major League Baseball, as he proved, at least in the American League, last season after winning his second MVP award, this one coming with a unanimous vote. He is a generational player who just happens to be stuck with […]

Fresh off of winning their first ever World Series, the Texas Rangers are looking to capitalize and ensure their long-term success. If the Rangers were to sign Shohei Ohtani, Texas’ already scary lineup would become a nightmare for every other team in the league. Max Scherzer is certainly a fan of Ohtani signing with the […]

Texas Rangers star pitcher Max Scherzer isn’t one to hide what he’s thinking about. The veteran starter wears his emotions on his sleeve. Scherzer has been outspoken on the MLB pitch clock which debuted in 2023, and he shared another eye-opening take on the matter during a recent episode of Foul Territory. Scherzer said top […]

During his peak, it’s safe to say that Scott Kazmir was up there in terms of one of the best pitchers in major league baseball and is one of the best players in Tampa Bay Rays history. He is a three-time All-Star and led the league in strikeouts. Furthermore, Kazmir is also an Olympic silver-medalist. […]

It’s that time of year again, when ethical debates and excessive statistical analysis run rampant. Superstar shortstop Alex Rodriguez, slugger Manny Ramirez and 3,000-hit club member Adrian Beltre lead a high-profile 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports. Beltre, who also belted 477 home runs, earned four All-Star selections, […]

The Detroit Tigers reportedly had interest in Lance Lynn before the veteran starting pitcher agreed to a contract with the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network. Morosi also reports that the Tigers are interested in Seth Lugo as they continue to monitor the pitching market in MLB free agency. The Tigers […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are coming off another frustrating year in which a fruitful regular season did not translate to playoff success. The Rays won 99 games — one off the franchise record — and finished in the top five both in runs scored and runs allowed. Still, their phenomenal regular season was not enough […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers badly need pitching help. That much is apparent after their disastrous playoff performance this past season. Injuries and underperformance from some key acquisitions led to their early exit in the postseason. With Clayton Kershaw old and injured, Julio Urias away from the team, and many of their other starters on the […]

Lance Lynn is going back to where it all began. The veteran right-handed starting pitcher is agreeing to a one-year, $10 million contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Despite Lynn’s rough 2023 season, the Cardinals clearly believe he can be a key part of their ailing staff in 2024. The […]

The Atlanta Braves are bringing in some relief reinforcements. The six-time defending NL East champions signed free agent right-handed relief pitcher Reynaldo Lopez to a three-year contract worth $30 million, the team announced on Monday. Lopez will earn a lower salary in 2024 with an increase of more than double over the next two seasons, […]

Shohei Ohtani might be the most coveted player in the history of MLB free agency, but even he comes with some red flags. Multiple anonymous executives believe that his second major elbow surgery, and his long-term pitching status in general, could cause some hesitation at the negotiation table this winter. “I’ll bet on him returning. […]

Brandon Woodruff is now among the most intriguing names on the free-agent market following the Milwaukee Brewers’ decision to part ways with the pitcher. Woodruff is an interesting figure because while he’s certainly a talented pitcher, he is also coming off surgery last October, which likely means he will not be able to see action […]

Where in the world will Shohei Ohtani end up? That’s the question that’s on every baseball fan’s mind this offseason. The Los Angeles Angels star is heading into free agency, and everyone wants a piece of the star. There’s a good reason why: Ohtani is the biggest name in baseball right now, and he has […]

After 12 MLB seasons and 442 games, two-time All-Star relief pitcher Zack Britton is hanging up his cleats. The former Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees righty officially announced his retirement on Monday in an interview with the Athletic. “I’ve done everything I wanted to do in the game, other than win a World Series,” […]

In the whirlwind of negotiations and rumors surrounding Aaron Nola’s future with the Philadelphia Phillies, the dust has settled, and the ink is dry on a historic new deal. A reunion that seemed improbable just weeks ago is now a reality, as Nola cements his status as the highest-paid pitcher in Phillies history with a […]

In the ever-evolving MLB free agency landscape, the Atlanta Braves have emerged as one of the top suitors for three-time All-Star pitcher Sonny Gray, challenging the St. Louis Cardinals, who have been considered the favorites to acquire him. This development comes as both teams look to bolster their starting rotations for the upcoming season. The […]

Cody Bellinger is set to cash in this offseason after a successful 2023 campaign with the Chicago Cubs, and it looks like there is quite a market for his services. The New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants are the presumed frontrunners for Bellinger, and it sounds like they both want to pair him up […]