MLB Free Agency Articles - Page 22

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 […]

The 2023 World Series was contended between two of the best defensive teams in baseball, and it is clear the San Francisco Giants are prioritizing that attribute in MLB free agency. They are signing Matt Chapman to a three-year deal worth $54 million, according to Jon Heyman of New York Post. The 30-year-old struggled in […]

The Boston Red Sox have had a fairly disappointing 2023-24 offseason as Spring Training gets rolling. After finishing in last place in the American League East in 2023, the hope was that they would shell out some cash to upgrade their team. Unfortunately, for the most part, the front office has sat on their hands, […]

The New York Mets are looking to bounce back from their disappointing 2023 season and make up ground in the NL East. However, the Mets have been thwarted in that quest by a pair of former All-Star free agents. New York finished second in the free agency pursuits of Aroldis Chapman and Julio Teheran, via […]

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 […]

Enrique (Kiké) Hernandez recently agreed to re-sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB free agency. Hernandez is a fan-favorite in Los Angeles and Dodgers fans were excited to learn that he was indeed returning for the 2024 season. Hernandez’s versatility gives manager Dave Roberts additional roster flexibility as well. However, Hernandez revealed that the […]

The Baltimore Orioles have gone through a youth movement, resulting in a fiery rise through the standings. However, the Orioles made sure to have some veteran backup for those up-and-coming stars. Baltimore has signed infielder Kolten Wong to a minor league contract with an invite to spring training, via Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. The financial […]

Even after trading for Corbin Burnes, the Baltimore Orioles are searching for pitching ahead of Opening Day. In their latest move, the Orioles have added a former All-Star with a knack for picking up strikeouts. Baltimore has signed Julio Teheran to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training, via Jon Heyman of […]

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 Los Angeles Dodgers and Enrique Hernandez, or as many fans know him Kiké Hernandez, agreed to a reunion on Monday. The news was announced after Los Angeles traded Manuel Margot, who was acquired in the Tyler Glasnow deal, to the Minnesota Twins. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts reacted to the Hernandez signing later on Monday, […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are planning on entering Opening Day with Masyn Winn as their primary shortstop. However, due to injuries and inexperience, the Cardinals made sure to bring in some backup. St. Louis has signed long-time San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford, via Katie Woo of The Athletic. The details of Crawford’s contract have […]

Will the Boston Red Sox sign Jordan Montgomery in MLB free agency? Rumors swirled throughout the offseason about Boston’s Montgomery pursuit, yet nothing has come to fruition and spring training has already begun. MLB insider Peter Gammons provided an intriguing update on Boston’s Montgomery pursuit Monday. “One NL executive yesterday said ‘we hear the Red Sox […]

Spring Training might have already begun, but the Chicago Cubs are still striking hot on the free agent market. This past weekend, they managed to re-sign Cody Bellinger, the resurgent centerfielder, to a three-year, $80 million deal. And they’re not stopping there. The Cubs continued to add talent to their burgeoning lineup, adding a right-handed […]

It was reported early on Sunday morning that Cody Bellinger and the Chicago Cubs were in agreement on an $80 million contract in MLB free agency. The three-year deal comes after a long free agency for Bellinger. Bellinger’s contract with Chicago includes a pair of opt-outs, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. “Cody Bellinger’s salary […]

After a lengthy stint on the free agent market, Cody Bellinger has finally landed a new deal, as he’s re-signed with the Chicago Cubs on a three-year, $80 million deal. The former MVP had a monster year with the Cubs in 2023 (.307 BA, 26 HR, 97 RBI, .881 OPS), and he now gets a […]

The Boston Red Sox’s quiet offseason has led to frustration from the fans. Even superstar Rafael Devers made some eye-opening comments about the team’s current standing. The Sox are rumored to be “prioritizing” starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery in MLB free agency, but there is a catch. “Feeling per sources is Red Sox prioritizing Jordan Montgomery […]

For the first time in his big league career, Joey Votto is a free agent. He’s not back with the Cincinnati Reds after 17 seasons with the organization and with Spring Training underway, he remains unsigned. Whether that’s bothering Votto or not is unknown, but this video he posted on Friday made it feel like […]

New York Mets star Pete Alonso is headed for free agency after the 2024 campaign. But with Steve Cohen in charge, the Mets aren’t planning on losing Alonso anytime soon. Alonso will earn just over $20 million in his final year of arbitration. While his looming contract status will hang over the Mets throughout the […]

The Cincinnati Reds and former New York Yankees first baseman Mike Ford are reportedly in agreement on a contract, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Heyman reported details of the contract as well: “Mike Ford to the Reds on a minor league deal. $1.3M salary in majors, and another 125K in incentives. Spring […]

The Seattle Mariners have been tinkering with their roster as they try to find their perfect fit before Opening Day. In their latest move, the Mariners added a versatile former 20-home-run hitter. Seattle has signed Brian Anderson to a minor-league contract with an MLB camp invite, via Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Anderson […]

If the Boston Red Sox wanted to make some waves before Opening Day, left-handed pitcher Jordan Montgomery is still available in free agency. The Red Sox hold an upper edge over the competition when it comes to signing Montgomery. McKenzie Dirr-Montgomery, the lefty’s wife, is studying to become a doctor in Boston. That connection has […]

The Kansas City Royals and catcher Austin Nola are in agreement on a contract, the team announced Friday. Nola, a veteran catcher who can play other positions as well, will bring veteran prowess to a young Royals ball club. The deal is an MLB contract. The Royals also announced that left-handed pitcher Kris Bubic was […]

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 […]

The Miami Marlins have a new shortstop. Miami and former Chicago White Sox All-Star Tim Anderson are reportedly in agreement on a one-year, $5 million contract for the 2024 season, per Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Anderson was previously linked to the Marlins in MLB free agency, but an agreement wasn’t reached until Thursday. However, the […]

The San Diego Padres are just days away from playing their first 2024 spring training game, but they are still “engaged” in talks for potential additions to the squad via free agency or trade. “The one thing for us is we’ve had active conversations throughout the offseason,” Padres general manager A.J.Preller shared (h/t Robert Murray […]

It was previously reported that Tim Anderson and the Miami Marlins are connected in MLB free agency. On Wednesday, Jon Morosi confirmed that Miami has offered Anderson a contract to be the team’s shortstop. Anderson has enjoyed an impressive big league career. He is a two-time All-Star and former American League batting champion. Anderson, who […]

The Chicago Cubs and Cody Bellinger are discussing a contract according to team owner Tom Ricketts, but there isn’t much momentum toward a contract at the moment. “There’s been some discussions but it hasn’t become a negotiation yet,” Ricketts said, via Jesse Rogers of ESPN. So what is holding up negotiations? “I’m like everyone else, […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are staying active after agreeing to a two-year deal with veteran starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff, per MLB insider Jon Heyman. With Corbin Burnes now a member of the Baltimore Orioles, fans will be happy to see a familiar face staying near the top of the rotation. When he comes back, that is. […]

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 […]

Amid ongoing questions about their starting pitching rotation, the Boston Red Sox are looking to strengthen the back end of their bullpen. They are agreeing to a contract with three-time All-Star Liam Hendriks, according to ESPN’s Buster Olney. The deal is for two years and $10 million guaranteed with a mutual option for 2026, per […]

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, […]

The New York Mets and former New York Yankees slugging first baseman Luke Voit are reportedly discussing a contract, Andy Martino of SNY reports. Nothing is official as of this story’s writing, but Martino states that an agreed-upon contract would be a minor-league deal with an invite to spring training. Mets: Luke Voit is a […]

After being placed on waivers twice by the Los Angeles Angels in 2023, veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk will hope for better fortune with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2024. The D-Backs and the 32-year-old agreed to a deal that will pay the longtime pro $1.5 million this season, along with performance bonuses, according to ESPN’s Jeff […]

The New York Mets and first baseman/outfielder Ji-Man Choi have reportedly agreed to a minor-league contract, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. “Mets added Ji-Man Choi on minors deal. Naver Sports 1st reported last night,” Heyman wrote Saturday on X (formerly Twitter). The Mets later confirmed the report and revealed that Choi’s contract […]

The Philadelphia Phillies and outfielder David Dahl are reportedly in agreement on a minor-league contract, per Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Dahl made his MLB debut in 2016 with the Colorado Rockies and later made the National League All-Star team in 2019. Dahl will have a chance to make the Phillies big-league ballclub […]