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Two updates, one positive and one negative, emerged from Houston Astros camp on Friday. It was revealed that Framber Valdez will start Opening Day for the third consecutive season, per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. However, Jose Urquidy reportedly suffered an elbow injury during a minor league outing Friday and is currently being evaluated, per McTaggart […]

The latest report from MLB insider Ken Rosenthal will frustrate Los Angeles Angels fans. Angels general manager Perry Minasian is reportedly interested in making Blake Snell, who remains unsigned in MLB free agency, the Halos’ ace. Team owner Arte Moreno isn’t interested in signing the reigning National League Cy Young winner, though, according to Rosenthal. […]

After it was revealed that Gerrit Cole underwent an MRI on his elbow Monday, fans immediately began to link free agent starting pitcher Blake Snell to the New York Yankees. The Yankees, however, are reportedly re-engaging in Dylan Cease trade talks with the Chicago White Sox as Cole awaits the results of his MRI, per […]

It has been official for months, but seeing the Los Angeles Angels officially fumble the bag and miss the playoffs year after year despite being the team Shohei Ohtani decided to sign with in 2017 remains quite the heartbreaking sight. But they still have Mike Trout, another generational superstar, on the roster, and it’s not […]

On Monday, the New York Yankees experienced a day straight from hell on the injury front. Gerrit Cole, the team’s ace, suffered an elbow injury scare; at the moment, it’s not clear yet what the diagnosis is on Cole’s elbow, as he is set to undergo an MRI, but things aren’t looking too swell for […]

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is set to undergo an MRI on his elbow after having some trouble bouncing back between spring training starts, which already has fans calling for the Bronx Bombers to sign Blake Snell ASAP. Alongside Jordan Montgomery, Snell, the 2023 NL Cy Young winner, is still a free agent with […]

Time is ticking down for free agent pitchers Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery as Opening Day approaches, and Snell sparked some reactions and speculation as to where he will sign by posting an Instagram story on Sunday. Brace yourselves pic.twitter.com/n0st4HRPNV — Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) March 10, 2024 Blake Snell could be just having some fun […]

Despite the fact that he just won the second Cy Young award of his career in 2023, Blake Snell remains a free agent with just a few weeks to go until the start of the 2024 MLB campaign. Teams have been skeptical of giving him the long-term deal he desires, which has resulted in a […]

Several intriguing names remain in free agency with Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery leading the way. However, one well-known baseball reporter claims that Snell and Montgomery not being on a team yet is “alarming.” There is some concern that both Snell and Montgomery could still be in free agency on Opening Day. If that’s the […]

It’s not too often that one quality starting pitcher remains unsigned with only a few weeks to go before Opening Day. Now, it might be as rare as a blue moon to see two top-tier starters remain in the free agent market this deep into Spring Training. At the moment, Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery […]

Blake Snell would have thought back in September that, despite not making the postseason with the San Diego Padres, he would be entering free agency at the best possible time. After all, he had one of the best seasons of his career en route to winning his first NL Cy Young Award and his second […]

The Boston Red Sox are struggling to deal with the aftermath of Lucas Giolito’s potential season ending ulterior cruciate ligament (UCL) tear and flexor strain, which could mean Tommy John surgery for the talented right-handed pitcher. Giolito fanned over 200 hitters last season and appeared in line for an exciting 2024 season as a starter. […]

In what has been a long and boring MLB offseason, Blake Snell is perhaps one of the catalysts for that. The free agent was one of the hottest names to hit the market once the 2023 season ended, which should have made for an exciting offseason. Yet, here we are, just weeks away from the […]

It’s the first week of March already but Blake Snell remains a free agent. Recently, though, Snell’s agent, Scott Boras, revealed that interest in the two-time Cy Young pitcher has intensified. The Philadelphia Phillies may not be among the teams looking in Snell’s direction because of the future non-baseball impact that such a move carries. […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have apparently decided not to enter the chase for Blake Snell or Jordan Montgomery. Agent Scott Boras stated on Monday that four new teams had checked in regarding those pitchers since the opening of spring camps. It doesn’t seem the Cardinals are among that group. Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports […]

Four new teams have reportedly entered the Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery MLB free agency sweepstakes, according to agent Scott Boras. MLB insider Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that Boras said four new teams have reached out to him about Snell and Montgomery since the beginning of spring training. This update follows a recent […]

It’s not too often that a reigning NL Cy Young Award winner remains unsigned through the first two weeks of Spring Training, but here we are with the odd situation around Blake Snell. Snell is remaining firm in his contract demand, which is his right since he is coming off an award-winning campaign, although it’s […]

The San Francisco Giants made a major free agency splash when they signed Matt Chapman to a three-year contract. However, Chapman’s deal marked the free agency finish line for the Giants rather than the start of a spending spree. Alongside Chapman, San Francisco has been tied to fellow top flight free agents such as Blake […]

The San Francisco Giants started the offseason with high hopes of signing either Shohei Ohtani or Yoshinobu Yamamoto to have a franchise cornerstone who could lead their core. That vision did not turn out as expected, but Giants president Farhan Zaidi has executed numerous alternative plans by first signing guys like Jung Hoo Lee, Jordan […]

Blake Snell has yet to sign with a team after winning the 2023 NL Cy Young Award. One of the biggest remaining dominoes in MLB free agency, the 31-year-old is rumored to eventually join the San Francisco Giants or Los Angeles Angels. There has been lots of noise surrounding Snell and the New York Yankees […]

The San Francisco Giants and Matt Chapman agreed to a contract in MLB free agency on Friday. San Francisco has had a fairly busy offseason, but they may not be done yet. The Giants are currently dealing with pitching injuries and are reportedly still interested in reigning National League Cy Young winner Blake Snell, per […]

Blake Snell did exactly what he needed to do in his contract year. Snell, who pitched for the San Diego Padres in 2023, dominated the competition and won the National League Cy Young award. Yet, he remains un-signed in MLB free agency. Although Snell was previously linked to the Yankees, a recent report suggests that […]

The Los Angeles Angels have started their 2024 Spring Training campaign with a revamped roster. The Angels lost Shohei Ohtani during the MLB Free Agency period. However, the club is gaining traction on a potential pairing with star San Diego Padres pitcher Blake Snell. Los Angeles and Snell have a notable interest in a pairing  […]

The New York Yankees are gearing up for the 2024 MLB season with lofty expectations. After landing Juan Soto in a blockbuster trade with the San Diego Padres, plenty of rumors swirl including Blake Snell, The reigning National League Cy Young award winner is still unsigned, and the Yankees have long been viewed as a […]

The New York Yankees are usually big players on the free agent market. But after the Yankees lost out on their pursuit of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the next big starting pitcher coming from Japan, they turned their attention to Blake Snell, the veteran southpaw who, despite winning the NL Cy Young Award in 2023, has somehow […]

The New York Yankees don’t seem to be in position to land pitcher Blake Snell after all. Snell isn’t likely to head to the Bronx due to the large price tag that comes with him, per Talkin Yanks. There had been a great deal of speculation that Snell would sign a contract with New York […]

The New York Yankees might have missed out on Shohei Ohtani, but that’s not stopping the team from acquiring a new star for their rotation. Last season’s deminse was due in large part to the team’s underperforming starting rotation. Cy Young winner Gerrit Cole was the lone bright spot in a season full of injuries […]

The Los Angeles Angels are looking to pick up the pieces and retool their roster after losing Shohei Ohtani to the Los Angeles Dodgers. But when it comes to Los Angeles’ Blake Snell and Cody Bellinger pursuits, the Angels have hit a snag. The “baseball people” inside of LA’s organization like the idea of adding […]

The New York Yankees made a big addition to their pitching rotation when they signed Marcus Stroman. However, with Blake Snell remaining active, many Yankees fans are wondering if New York is still interested. Hal Steinbrenner has seen the rumors tying the Yankees to Snell. But as the reigning NL Cy Young remains a free […]

Spring training games are getting underway this weekend, and four of the biggest free agents this offseason in Blake Snell, Cody Bellinger, Jordan Montgomery and Matt Chapman still do not have teams. All of those players are Scott Boras clients, an agent who is notorious for being patient in negotiations. Boras spoke on the four […]

It was recently reported that the New York Yankees are still interested in signing Blake Snell. The report surfaced after rumors suggested New York was unlikely to sign the reigning National League Cy Young winner. Although the Los Angeles Angels and San Francisco Giants are also interested in him, Snell reportedly has an offer from […]

The New York Yankees made a major addition to their pitching rotation when they signed Marcus Stroman. However, as the Yankees look towards Opening Day, New York is looking for even more firepower in their rotation. The Yankees are still showing strong interest in free agent Blake Snell, via Bob Nightengale of USA Today. However, […]

What an unfortunate turn of events. After a breakout campaign in 2023, the Baltimore Orioles looked like they’re well on their way to becoming a powerhouse in 2024. One of their biggest weakness last season was their starting pitching. They were hoping to improve that in the upcoming season. Unfortunately, that area took a major […]

With Pitchers and catchers reporting for 2024 Spring Training, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred was asked to address some of the biggest topics and issues facing the game today. The one that is perhaps most noticeable at the current moment is the potential need for a free agency deadline, which Manfred discussed, per Bleacher Report’s Zach […]

Blake Snell is currently in the midst of what figures to be a free agent frenzy after what was a standout season for him on the mound for the San Diego Padres. The Padres had a bit of a down year in 2023, failing to capitalize on the previous season’s run to the National League […]

Trevor Bauer was one of the most dominant pitchers of the last decade. But after a sexual assault allegation in June 2021, Bauer has been out of the game. After being reinstated from his suspension, the Los Angeles Dodgers moved on from Bauer and he spent this past year pitching in Japan. Now, with the allegation […]

Spring training is just around the corner but Blake Snell remains a free agent. Still, he is a chief target among many teams, including the New York Yankees. Why Snell is still not part of the American League East division club is mainly because the two sides reportedly are not seeing each other in the […]

The New York Yankees need to bolster their rotation or else they will end up wasting the 2024 season. The Yankees significantly upgraded their offense during the 2023 offseason by acquiring Juan Soto from the San Diego Padres. Unfortunately, Soto’s acquisition came at a high cost, as the Yankees traded away numerous top pitching prospects […]

MLB Free Agency suitors are amid rumors of interest in San Diego Padres starting pitcher Blake Snell. Snell received a lucrative offer from the New York Yankees early on; however, he reportedly desired a greater amount than expected. Blake Snell has a hefty price tag on his services Teams are after Blake Snell for a […]