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The New York Mets have expressed interest in trading for Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network: Mets have interest in Starling Marte. Fits what they seek — strong defender in CF, righthanded hitter. Pirates still working on manager. Uncertain if he’ll be dealt. Cubs, Reds, Padres among others who […]

Houston Astros outfielder Josh Reddick underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder on Friday, per Jake Kaplan of The Athletic. Reddick is expected to be good to go for spring training: Josh Reddick underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder AC joint yesterday, per the Astros. He’s expected to be fully recovered ahead of spring […]

The Chicago Cubs are looking for an upgrade at second base as well as a guy with a high contact rate after finishing second-to-last in the National League in that category last season. Kansas City Royals utility man Whit Merrifield checks both boxes. According to Jon Paul Morosi of MLB.com, the Cubs are showing “continued […]

Welcome to what could become one of the best – or worst – teams that the New York Mets have put together in the past decade. Depending on what type of team decides to show up on the diamond each and every game, depending on their luck of missing serious injuries (looking directly at you, […]

As the New York Yankees go into free agency looking to make high-priced additions yet again just like every single year, is there an upgrade out there that would constitute a better use of their time? More importantly, could they decide to use the trade market to their advantage and save a little bit of […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks received some trade interest in left-handed starting pitcher Robbie Ray back at the trade deadline, but they weren’t swayed enough to actually move him. However, this offseason, the Diamondbacks may finally trade him. According to Jayson Stark of The Athletic, Arizona is “more open” to dealing Ray than it has been in […]

You typically wouldn’t think of the Cincinnati Reds as a team that would be a major player in the free-agent market, but that might change this winter. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Reds have expressed interest in signing right-handed starting pitcher Zack Wheeler, with a rival general manager even going as far […]

The Baltimore Orioles are open to trading right-handed starting pitcher Dylan Bundy, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Bundy is coming off of a 2019 campaign in which he made 30 starts and went 7-14 with a 4.79 ERA, allowing 161 hits while striking out 162 batters over 161.2 innings of work. The 27-year-old […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are interested in free-agent shortstop Didi Gregorius, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. Morosi notes that should the Phillies sign Gregorius, they would then change fellow shortstop Jean Segura’s position or trade him. Philadelphia’s interest in Gregorius does not come as much of a surprise, as new Phillies manager Joe Girardi […]

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 […]