MLB Free Agency Articles - Page 21

As September gets going, the San Francisco Giants are in real danger of finishing their third consecutive season without a winning record. At 71-73, they’re technically not out of the playoff race, but suffice it to say things have not gone as expected for a team that brought in Blake Snell, Matt Chapman, and Robbie […]

The San Francisco Giants made a huge deal late Wednesday night by agreeing to a six-year, $151 million contract extension with third baseman Matt Chapman. The deal wipes out the final two years of Chapman’s current contract he signed with the Giants this past offseason and keeps him in San Francisco until 2030. While this […]

One of, if not the biggest story of the upcoming MLB offseason will be New York Yankees superstar outfielder Juan Soto’s free agency. While many believe a return to the Yankees or a mega-deal with the crosstown rival New York Mets are the most likely options, one nostalgic rumor is gaining significant traction. The Washington […]

We are getting right into the most heated part of the MLB season as there is about a month remaining before the playoffs. Division and Wild Card races are heating up as teams desperately try to get into playoff position. It’s a fun time of year, and the next couple months of baseball will be […]

The St. Louis Cardinals designated Giovanny Gallegos for assignment in the run-up to the MLB trade deadline. After they acquired pitchers Erick Fedde and Shawn Armstrong, Gallegos opted for free agency instead of a minor-league stint, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Gallegos came up with the New York Yankees but was […]

It didn’t take very long for ex-Royals relief pitcher Nick Anderson to find a new home. After being released by Kansas City and clearing waivers Anderson simply waited for a reliever-needy team to snap him up. A few hours later, the Los Angeles Dodgers did just that, agreeing to terms with the 33-year-old righty, according […]

With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching, every transaction is magnified as every move could have an impact on the outcome of the season. While teams attempt to build the best possible roster for a playoff push and postseason run, potentially impactful players can find themselves casualties of the inevitable churn. Pitcher Nick Anderson is […]

The New York Mets have made an addition and bolstered their depth behind the plate. Former Kansas City Royals catcher Logan Porter is heading to Queens on a major league contract, according to Ari Alexander of KCPR2. Through 11 games in the majors last season with the Royals, Porter hit just .194/.324/.323 with one home […]

Teoscar Hernandez has had quite the season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He made the All-Star team for the second time in his career, won the Home Run Derby and helped lead the Dodgers to one of the best records in all of baseball. But, Hernandez almost joined a different team this offseason instead of signing […]

At 47-38, the Atlanta Braves hold a 2.5 game lead over the competition for the top Wild Card spot in the National League. But as the Braves look to ensure their playoff spot stays locked up, Atlanta has turned to an old friend. The Braves have signed outfielder Eddie Rosario to a minor league contract, […]

As the MLB trade deadline approaches and teams decide if they’re buying or selling, star players on disappointing clubs are being targeted by contenders looking to make a second half push into the postseason. The Chicago White Sox’s Luis Robert Jr. is one of the hottest commodities expected to be on the market, and the […]

The Cleveland Guardians have reached an agreement with starting pitcher Matthew Boyd, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Boyd has yet to pitch this season as he’s been recovering from Tommy John surgery, which ended his 2023 campaign with the Detroit Tigers in June. Prior to the surgery, Boyd wasn’t exactly dominant, posting […]

After losing two starters for the season due to elbow surgery, the Baltimore Orioles are signing veteran right-hander Julio Teheran to a minor league deal, sources tell Jake Rill. It is the fourth contract Teheran will sign in 2024 and his second with the Orioles. Teheran, 33, is a two-time All-Star who made his MLB […]

New York Yankees superstar Juan Soto is on track to become a free agent next offseason, and his recent comments on the situation may make Yankees fans a bit nervous. “We’re going to be open to listening to anybody and everybody,” Soto said, via Chris Kirschner of The Athletic. “We’re not closing any doors. Whoever […]

As fascinating and unexpected as the 2024 MLB offseason was, next year’s break might be even more so. At the center of it once again will be superagent Scott Boras, the representative of several stars who are set to become free agents at the end of the season. Among them is New York Mets first […]

Every MLB team is bound to go through injuries during the season. No team has quite had to deal with what the Boston Red Sox have had to go through in 2024. The Red Sox recently lost first baseman Triston Casas to injury, the fourth infielder to hit the injured list for Boston. As the […]

On Saturday, the Atlanta Braves reportedly agreed to a contract with veteran first baseman Yuli Gurriel, per baseball reporter Francys Romero. It is reportedly a minor league deal. Gurriel, 39, has played at the MLB level with the Houston Astros and Miami Marlins. He spent 2016 to 2022 playing in Houston. The first baseman played […]

Shohei Ohtani landed a massive 10-year, $700 million contract this past offseason with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ohtani was 29 years old when he signed his deal. New York Yankees star Juan Soto, who will turn 26 next October, will enter free agency next offseason and is reportedly looking for a fairly similar contract, but […]

The New York Mets and veteran pitcher Julio Teheran are reportedly in agreement on a contract, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. It will reportedly be a major league deal, according to Andy Martino of SNY. Teheran, a former Atlanta Braves All-Star, could play an important role for the Mets in 2024. Teheran […]

The Chicago White Sox and starting pitcher Mike Clevinger are in agreement on a one-year contract in MLB free agency, per Robert Murray of FanSided. The contract’s worth has yet to be revealed and the deal is pending physical. The 33-year-old right-handed pitcher quietly had a productive season in 2023 with the White Sox. Clevinger, […]

While some big names flew off the market in MLB free agency this past offseason, that wasn’t the case for everyone, and one guy who endured a very lengthy free agency was Blake Snell. The reigning National League Cy Young winner eventually signed a two-year, $62 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, but he […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are reportedly in agreement on a minor-league contract with first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith in MLB free agency, per Robert Murray of FanSided. Smith, who previously played for the New York Mets and Washington Nationals, most recently opted out of his deal with the Chicago Cubs. Smith, 28, was once a highly-regarded […]

The New York Mets made a massive addition to their offense when they signed designated hitter JD Martinez. Now backing up Pete Alonso in the lineup, the Mets are hoping to see more balls fly over the Citi Field wall in 2024. New York signed Martinez to a one-year, $12 million contract. After the signing, […]

After an unforeseen redemption season in 2023, JD Martinez is finally off the free agent market. He is signing a one-year, $12 million contract with the New York Mets, according to MLB insider Jon Heyman.. A player who was considered to be in the grasp of Father Time at the end of 2022 will look […]

Jordan Montgomery is the last big name free agent without a team. Blake Snell recently signed a $62 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, and Michael Lorenzen landed a deal with the Texas Rangers. Montgomery, however, is still unsigned but the New York Yankees could be an option for the left-hander. Montgomery, 31, played […]

The Texas Rangers made a late-offseason free agency splash, as the reigning World Series champions are reportedly bringing in former Philadelphia Phillies hurler Michael Lorenzen, according to the sources of Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. “Free-agent right-hander Michael Lorenzen in agreement with Rangers on one-year, $4.5M contract, pending physical, source tells @TheAthletic. Deal includes $2.5M […]

Blake Snell finally signed with a team following a long offseason. Snell, the reigning National League Cy Young winner, recently agreed to a two-year, $62 million contract with the San Francisco Giants in MLB free agency. Snell’s agent Scott Boras and Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi both addressed the media, along with Snell, […]

It is safe to say that this MLB offseason has been disappointing for almost every fan base in some way or another. Even if people are pleased by how their team made out in free agency, the dragged-out negotiations and high-profile signings in mid-March are an undeniable turnoff for most. The players are also upset, […]

Scott Boras did not have a great offseason. The famous MLB agent is known for getting the best deals for his clients, but that was not necessarily the case for Cody Bellinger, Matt Chapman, and now Blake Snell. All three players entered MLB free agency likely expecting to land lucrative long-term deals. Instead, each player […]

Blake Snell and the San Francisco Giants agreed to a two-year, $62 million contract on Monday night. The deal followed a long free agency for the reigning National League Cy Young winner. Now all eyes will turn to Jordan Montgomery who remains unsigned. The Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Angels were listed as potential […]

After what has seemed like an eternity, Blake Snell has finally landed a contract following his Cy Young 2023 season. Snell and the San Francisco Giants reportedly agreed to a two year, $62 million contract with 2024 Opening Day right around the corner. Jon Heyman of the New York Post initially broke the news. Snell […]

The Blake Snell offseason saga is seemingly over. The San Francisco Giants are the winners of the Snell Sweepstakes, with reports coming out that the National League West club is signing the star pitcher to a two-year, $62 million contract. A look at the Giants’ odds to win the 2024 World Series after Blake Snell […]

It took a while for former San Diego Padres star pitcher Blake Snell to find a new home in MLB Free Agency. It was once thought that he was inching closer to a deal with the New York Yankees, especially after the Gerritt Cole injury. But, that is not where he is heading. The arguable […]

2023 NL Cy Young winner Blake Snell is getting paid. The left-hander has signed a massive two-year, $62 million contract with the San Francisco Giants in MLB free agency, making him one of the highest-paid arms in the game, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. “Breaking: Snell to the Giants. $62M, 2 years. […]

2023 NL Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell is still navigating MLB Free Agency. The former San Diego Padres star is still without a team despite rumors surrounding the Houston Astros. One other team, the San Francisco Giants, have someone who is familiar with the veteran hurler. And manager Bob Melvin had rather heartfelt words […]

As the New York Mets look to finalize their 2024 roster, free agent designated hitter JD Martinez has been linked to the team. While he has numerous options, Martinez likes what the Mets have to offer. Martinez, “likes the idea of the Mets,” via Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Angels have also […]

Despite winning his second Cy Young Award last season, Blake Snell is still without a team as MLB opening day quickly approaches, although several teams, including the San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees, and now the Houston Astros have indicated interest. The Astros reportedly are “intrigued” by the prospect of signing Snell and adding him […]

New York Yankees fans vented their frustrations throughout 2023, but the ending of that year and beginning of 2024 gave them plenty of reasons to smile. General manager Brian Cashman acquired star outfielder Juan Soto in a reasonable trade with the San Diego Padres and bolstered the starting rotation by signing Marcus Stroman. He also […]

With MLB Opening Day less than two weeks away, the Houston Astros are poised to be among the elite teams in baseball yet again. And it looks like they are still looking to add to their roster, as the Astros reportedly remain in the mix for free agent left-hander Blake Snell, according to Jon Heyman […]