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While the MLB season is right around the corner, not everything is sunshine and rainbows for players. Injuries, unfortunate dry stretches, and just bad play can take a player that is looking to put together a solid season and turn them into someone who is sitting on the bench or even worse, out of a […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have signed right-handed pitcher Zack Wheeler to a five-year deal worth over $100 million, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports the deal is worth $118 million. Wheeler was one of the most interesting pitchers in free agency. In a market that also includes Gerrit Cole, Stephen Strasburg […]

Starting pitcher Zack Wheeler has received “at least” one contract offer in excess of $100 million, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Wheeler’s contract is expected to be for five years. The Chicago White Sox have shown a concerted interest in signing Wheeler, particularly after they added free-agent catcher Yasmani Grandal. Texas Rangers general manager […]

Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg may be the headliners of this year’s free-agent starting pitching group, but Zack Wheeler might have the biggest market out of all three. The Chicago White Sox have already been rumored to be pursuing Wheeler after they signed catcher Yasmani Grandal, and now the Minnesota Twins are ramping up their […]

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 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 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 […]

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 […]

Coming off a disappointing loss in the American League Championship Series, the New York Yankees look primed to add to their starting rotation. Despite Masahiro Tanaka having some success in the postseason and James Paxton having the occasional outing, the Yankees lacked rotational depth. Domingo German was suspended for the entirety of the postseason, and […]

Many have operated under the assumption that Zack Wheeler leaving the New York Mets is a foregone conclusion, but that may not be the case. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the Mets are interested in bringing Wheeler back on a multi-year deal. Heyman notes that if New York can’t re-sign the righty, it […]

When the Chicago Cubs captured their first World Series title in 108 years in 2016, it seemed as though they were on the precipice of a potential dynasty. With young players like Kris Bryant, Javier Baez, Anthony Rizzo and Willson Contreras in place, as well as one of the best starting rotations in baseball, the […]

With MLB free agency officially underway, we are likely to hear a plethora of rumors in the coming days about potential suitors, contract scenarios, possible trades, etc. This free-agent market is pretty solid, with the deepest position certainly being starting pitcher. Gerrit Cole is obviously the biggest name available, but there are plenty of other […]

The Minnesota Twins were undoubtedly the biggest surprise of the 2019 MLB season. After winning just 78 games in 2018 and hiring a rookie manager in Rocco Baldelli, the Twins stampeded through the American League Central en route to 101 wins and a division title. As successful and enjoyable as the regular season proved to […]

Neither Madison Bumgarner nor Zack Wheeler were traded at the deadline, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Bumgarner had long been considered a top potential trade chip in baseball in the lead-up to the deadline, but thanks to a recent surge by the San Francisco Giants that has vaulted them back into playoff contention, […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have made a trade offer for New York Mets right-handed starting pitcher Zack Wheeler, according to Jon Morosi of MLB.com. However, the sides are not yet close on a deal. Through 20 starts this season, Wheeler has gone 7-6 with a 4.71 ERA while allowing 124 hits and striking out 137 […]

The Houston Astros are seen as the favorites to land New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler by the Wednesday trade deadline, with Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reporting that the Astros are “working hand” to acquire him and Andy Martino of SNY reporting that a rival executive “fully expects” Houston to end up with […]

The Oakland Athletics have officially begun the “buying” process prior to the July 31 trade deadline, acquiring Kansas City Royals reliever Jake Diekman on Friday. According to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, the A’s are now looking to make upgrades to the starting rotation: Diekman won’t join the A’s until Tuesday, but the Oakland […]

Since the inception of the New York Mets in 1962, there have been 15 trades made between the Mets and their New York counterparts, the Yankees. 15 trades over 67 years is not a lot, but the line of conversation seems to have opened up more than usual before the 2019 trade deadline. The Mets, […]

In the past, MLB fans have been privy to seeing front offices make deals during the All-Star break, catching players who may have even been playing in the game off guard. Rumors were running ablaze during last season’s All-Star game, which were mainly focused on which team was going to acquire All-Star Manny Machado from […]

While the offseason has consisted of the New York Mets being the busiest team in the league, has it truly improved the franchise going forward? First-time general manager Brady Van Wagenen has turned the Mets upside down, making player moves not commonly seen in this day in age in the MLB. Bringing in former All-Star […]