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The San Francisco Giants have added a key piece to their bullpen for the 2023 campaign. Former Atlanta Braves reliever Luke Jackson, who had Tommy John last season, has signed a two-year deal with the organization worth $11 million, via Bob Nightengale. He’s already passed his physical and will pitch at some point this season. […]

The New York Mets are signing Tim Locastro to a minor league deal that includes an invitation to spring training, sources told Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated on Monday. The 30-year-old is joining the Mets after stints with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Arizona Diamondbacks and, most recently, the New York Yankees. Locastro appeared in 38 […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ free agency spending was impacted by a number of factors. LA had luxury tax issues, they are likely saving up for a run at Shohei Ohtani next year, and there was the Trevor Bauer element. The Dodgers were going to have to pay Bauer a significant amount of money regardless of […]

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks found his name among offseason trade rumors this winter. However, his latest announcement has put those rumors on the back burner for the moment. Hendriks has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, as confirmed by the White Sox closer himself. The 33-year-old is beginning treatment for the disease on Monday. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies pulled off an intriguing trade on Saturday, acquiring closer Gregory Soto and utility man Kody Clemens from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for Nick Maton, Matt Vierling, and Donny Sands. It also appears GM Dave Dombrowski had some inside information before deciding to bring in the two players. Via Alex Coffey: “Dombrowski […]

Rafael Devers’ extension with the Boston Red Sox will impact the Los Angeles Dodgers. Devers was reportedly expected to be a “top target” for LA next offseason, per Dodgers’ beat writer Juan Toribio. But Devers’ 11-year, $331 million extension with the Red Sox obviously dampens the Dodgers’ plans in that regard. The deal was one Boston […]

The Philadelphia Phillies and Detroit Tigers agreed to a trade on Saturday. If the deal is officially completed, the Phillies would receive LHP Gregory Soto and INF Kody Clemens. The Tigers would get OF Nick Maton, OF Matt Vierling, and C Donny Sands in return, per Jon Morosi. Gregory Soto, a 2-time All-Star, highlights the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies continue to upgrade their bullpen, as they have agreed to a trade with the Detroit Tigers for relief pitcher Gregory Soto, sources told Jon Morosi of MLB Network. Roger Clemens’ son Kody will also be headed to Philadelphia in the deal. In exchange, the Phillies will reportedly send Nick Maton, Matt Vierling […]

It is no secret that the Los Angeles Dodgers are believed to be saving up for a Shohei Ohtani 2023 free agency run. But LA will face no shortage of competition once the Los Angeles Angels’ two-way phenom hits the open market. But another current Dodgers’ star, Julio Urias, is also set to hit free […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers finally made their decision on SP Trevor Bauer, as LA ultimately designated the controversial pitcher for assignment on Friday. The decision drew mixed reaction from fans. Meanwhile, people around the MLB world are wondering if the Dodgers have any more moves up their sleeve ahead of the 2023 campaign. OF Bryan […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers designated starting pitcher Trevor Bauer for assignment on Friday amid a lengthy suspension he was handed following accusations of sexual assault. What people might not know is that Bauer had a small chance of getting another opportunity with the Dodgers. Club executives flew to Phoenix for a private meeting with Bauer […]

Justin Turner recently opened up on joining the Boston Red Sox. But Turner is a third baseman and the Red Sox happen to have a superstar at the hot corner in Rafael Devers, who recently inked a massive extension. Nevertheless, Turner admitted that he’s excited to watch Devers patrol the position in Boston, per Ian […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers officially cut ties with Trevor Bauer on Friday evening, designating the right-hander for assignment. They have until next Thursday to trade him or else the 31-year-old will become a free agent and any team is allowed to sign Bauer. While there are doubts someone will pick him up after the sexual […]

Former Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Bill Campbell, one of the first of the Major League players to take advantage of free agency, died Friday. Campbell, 74, had been diagnosed with cancer and died while in hospice care. Campbell played 15 seasons in the major leagues with 7 teams, and his most notable years were […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have made their decision with right-hander Trevor Bauer. After his sexual assault allegations and suspension, the organization designated the veteran for assignment. With $22 million remaining on his contract for 2023, LA can still try and trade him, but there have reportedly been no teams interested in doing so. By next […]

Trevor Bauer has been released by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Following the Dodgers’ decision, Bauer came out with a statement explaining his side of the release and his MLB plans moving forward. Bauer was released after receiving a 194-game suspension following sexual assault allegations. Despite him no longer being a part of the Dodgers, Los […]

St. Louis Cardinals hard-throwing pitching prospect Gordon Graceffo, who is no stranger to hitting 99 MPH on the radar gun at just 22-years old, recently dropped a confident take for 2023. The Cardinals’ big league team already features a fairly strong pitching staff. But Graceffo believes he has what it takes to impact St. Louis, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are designating SP Trevor Bauer for assignment, per Jeff Passan. The decision comes after Bauer’s initial 324-game suspension was reduced to 194-games. The suspension decision was made by a neutral arbitrator who reinstated the pitcher for the 2023 season. However, Bauer’s salary was docked for the first 50 games of 2023. The […]

The San Diego Padres have added another piece to their already stacked staff for 2023 that could end up being a low-risk, high-reward signing. Former Tampa Bay Rays top prospect Brent Honeywell, who spent last season with the Oakland Athletics organization, is joining the Padres on a split contract depending on if he pitches in […]

Julio Rodriguez is giving back. The reigning 2022 AL Rookie of the Year donated an ambulance to his hometown of Loma de Cabrera, DR, per Hector Gomez. Gomez also reports that the Seattle Mariners young superstar delivered toys to the children of his hometown as well. https://twitter.com/hgomez27/status/1611471478481985543 Julio Rodriguez emerged as the favorite to win […]

The New York Yankees have had a solid offseason thus far, securing an Aaron Judge extension and the signing of Carlos Rodon. But there’s more work to be done if the Yankees want to win their first World Series title since 2009. The starting rotation appears set in stone, and it’s one of the best […]

Trevor Bauer filed court papers in reference to the suit that a San Diego woman, who accused Bauer of sexual battery, previously filed against him, per Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times. The woman’s initial filing made an extremely serious claim against the pitcher, per Shaikin. “In her initial filing, her attorneys wrote that […]

A 25-year-old man allegedly burglarized the Milwaukee Brewers clubhouse after he passed out in the bushes outside of American Family Field, according to Drake Bentley of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Online court records show he was charged on Dec. 14 with felony burglary by the Milwaukee District Attorney’s Office after he admitted to stealing the items. […]

5-star tight end Duce Robinson has a decision to make. Well, multiple decisions really. Robinson, one of the most intriguing tight end prospects in the nation, also just so happens to be a star outfielder on the baseball diamond. The Alabama and USC football programs, along with Texas and Georgia, are vying for his services […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers released a Justin Turner tribute video after his Boston Red Sox signing became official on Friday, per the Dodgers Twitter account. Thank you, Justin. pic.twitter.com/BSwihWZq9h — Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) January 6, 2023 Turner was a Dodgers’ fan-favorite during his time in Los Angeles. He emerged as an All-Star caliber player […]

Fernando Tatis Jr has reportedly been cleared for baseball actives, per The Athletic’s Dennis Lin. Tatis Jr missed all of last season due to injuries and a PED-related suspension, a sentence he will continue serving during the early portion of the 2023 campaign. However, his health is on the upswing. Lin reports that Tatis Jr […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates reportedly offered OF Bryan Reynolds a 6-year, $75 million extension, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Pittsburgh has stated that they would prefer not to trade the star centerfielder. However, his previous trade request has placed the Pirates into a difficult position. Reynolds still has multiple years of team control […]

The New York Mets are reportedly considering “walking away” from the Carlos Correa deal as frustrations continue to grow, per SNY’s Andy Martino. The Mets scooped up Correa after his deal with the San Francisco Giants fell apart due to long-term injury concerns. But the Mets-Correa reported 12-year, $315 million contract has yet to be […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers exchanged AJ Pollock for Craig Kimbrel prior to the 2022 season to bolster their bullpen depth. Alas, Kimbrel fell short of expectations in Dodger blue, as he lost the closer job late in the season following a string of poor performances. Nevertheless, Kimbrel remains elite in missing bats, and the Philadelphia […]

Pittsburgh Pirates’ OF Bryan Reynolds has reportedly drawn the New York Yankees’ interest. But the Yankees already have a centerfielder in Harrison Bader, who they acquired from the St. Louis Cardinals during the 2022 season. Bader recently addressed New York’s rumored interested in Reynolds, who requested a trade from the Pirates earlier in the offseason. […]

Carlos Correa agreed to two deals, one with the San Francisco Giants and another with the New York Mets, with each contract running into a roadblock due to health concerns with the star shortstop. Amid the Mets’ attempts to salvage the deal with Correa’s camp, the Minnesota Twins are ‘still a factor‘, sources told Jim […]

Brian Cashman and the New York Yankees have made a couple of high-profile hires to their front office in recent days, bringing in two former general managers in Brian Sabean and Omar Minaya. Many associated with the sport have attributed such hires to the Yankees’ desire to have more of a balanc between old-school and […]

Carlos Correa has had a really, REALLY weird offseason. He was considered one of the biggest stars on the market for most of the offseason, and for good reason. However, two failed physicals with the San Francisco Giants and the New York Mets have put a damper on the mood in New York. Despite this […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers may have two advantages should they try to pursue right-handed Los Angeles Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani in 2023 MLB free agency, New York Post baseball columnist Jon Heyman wrote in a Friday article. “They believe the West Coast is a plus; six of seven finalists five years ago including the Dodgers […]

The Texas Rangers may have not made the postseason since 2016, but they sure are trying their best to upgrade their team in free agency amid a crowded AL West picture. Last offseason, the Rangers signed shortstops Corey Seager and Marcus Semien to bolster their middle infield. The following year, they nabbed one of top […]

Carlos Correa and the New York Mets had seemingly come to terms on a 12-year, $315 million contract. However, after the Mets found some issues in Correa’s physical, that deal was put on hold. Both sides are still trying to work it out, but new reports say Correa is open to hearing offers from other […]

There have been reports that the Los Angeles Dodgers are interested in signing flame-throwing relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman. However, a tweet from a Los Angeles Times beat reporter denied those rumors and labeled them as “untrue.” Chapman, who was left off the postseason roster by the New York Yankees and is a free agent, remains […]

The New York Yankees have done a lot of good work this offseason, with their re-signing of Aaron Judge being one of the most important moves in recent franchise history. But they have also been busy making moves to address areas of their organization that don’t involve the players who take the field, with the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers must make a decision on whether to retain or release Trevor Bauer to their 40-man roster by Friday, and there is intriguing evidence to the former that might lead to the pitcher staying with the team in 2023. Under Bauer’s current contract, the Dodgers have to pay him $22.5 million this year […]