MLB Free Agency Articles - Page 22

The Boston Red Sox have been hard at work this offseason, making several big moves to throw themselves into the playoff hunt in the American League. Even after signing Alex Bregman to a huge three-year, $120 million contract last week, the Sox aren’t done making moves, as they reunited with one of their former relief […]

With Cactus League play set to get underway later, the Chicago Cubs are doing some last-minute shopping. On Monday afternoon, the Cubs signed right-handed pitcher Chris Flexen to a minor league contract, as reported by Jon Heyman of the New York Post. This will be the fifth stop along Flexen’s seven-year journey thus far, a […]

The Kansas City Royals have awarded their GM a new deal after the team made the playoffs in 2024 for the first time since 2015. J.J. Picollo has received a contract extension that runs through 2030, with a club option for 2024, the Royals announced on Monday. They also picked up manager Matt Quatraro’s club […]

The Cleveland Guardians are close to adding a one-time All-Star to their pitching staff ahead of the 2025 season, with MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo reporting that the American League Central division club is “in advanced talks” with southpaw hurler John Means. The 31-year-old Means has been pitching in the big leagues since the 2018 MLB season […]

The New York Mets won the “Soto Sweepstakes” in December, signing the star outfielder to a large contract and purging him from their crosstown rival New York Yankees. Ahead of spring training, Juan Soto, the top free agent acquisition of the offseason, is confident in the player he will be for his new squad. “I […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks missed the 2024 postseason, just one season after winning the National League pennant. Even though the Diamondbacks brought in Corbin Burnes this offseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers have gotten the attention. With another dominant offseason, they are favorites to repeat as NL West and World Series champions. But Burnes told Bob Nightengale […]

13 years after originally drafting him, the Boston Red Sox and Alex Bregman will finally have a chance to work together. Bregman decided to honor his commitment to play baseball at LSU. When the Red Sox first drafted Bregman, team scout Fred Petersen hilariously mispronounced Bregman’s name on a conference call. “Part of the shtick […]

Teams across the MLB are beginning to report for spring training, but that doesn’t mean that the offseason, or free agency for that matter, is over. The Washington Nationals are one such team that recognizes this, as they managed to add some infield depth to their roster on a bargain-bin deal by signing Paul DeJong. […]

If the Los Angeles Dodgers are the future of baseball with an ownership group willing to engage in unprecedented spending in an effort to stack the team with unparalleled talent in a single-minded pursuit of greatness, the Minnesota Twins are… not that. As Minnesota works through another quiet offseason, the team announced its latest move. […]

The MLB season is just around the corner as spring training begins and free agency ends. After the Los Angeles Dodgers rolled to a World Series title last year, some of MLB’s biggest free agents ever changed teams. Juan Soto signed the largest deal in North American sports history, Max Fried is now the highest-paid […]

The Baltimore Orioles enter spring training with a starkly different aura surrounding them than the one that pervaded Sarasota, Florida in 2024. Last year, the theme was “reaching the next level.” Although players like Gunnar Henderson and Anthony Santander satisfied that criteria on an individual level, the O’s took a step back as a unit. […]

Before Alex Bregman tries to help spark a Boston Red Sox resurgence, he is looking back on the first revival he was part of during his MLB career. The two-time All-Star and 2024 Gold Glove third baseman is sending a farewell message to the place he called home for the last nine years. His words […]

Former Boston Red Sox Michael Chavis has signed a minor league deal with the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Chavis, a 29-year-old infielder, was once a highly regarded prospect in Boston’s system. However, he has struggled to secure a long-term role in the majors. He made his MLB debut in 2019, showing promise […]

The Minnesota Twins dragged their feet through much of the offseason, waiting until February to complete their most notable free-agency signings. They added former Gold Glove outfielder Harrison Bader, reunited with reliable left-handed reliever Danny Coulombe and then scooped up 2022 All-Star Ty France. That last move is apparently the last one management intends to […]

The Detroit Tigers officially lost the Alex Bregman sweepstakes this week as the infielder signed a free-agency deal with the Boston Red Sox. But, GM Scott Harris certainly isn’t losing sleep over it. The Tigers offered Bregman a six-year contract worth $171.5 million. He turned it down and inked a three-year, $120 million deal with […]

In October, the San Diego Padres were one win away from eliminating the eventual World Series champions and their arch nemesis, the Los Angeles Dodgers. The fan base was overflowing with excitement, fairly confident in the team’s ability to deliver the city its first title in franchise history. The Friars came up short, though, and […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks have added an arm to their bullpen for the 2025 season. Free agent reliever Kendall Graveman is signing a one-year deal with the team. Via Jesse Rogers: “Free agent reliever Kendall Graveman is in agreement with the Arizona Diamondbacks on a 1 year deal, sources tell ESPN. Graveman is fully recovered from […]

The Cleveland Guardians know their identity and are not seeking to change it anytime soon. They have agreed to a one-year, $4.5 million contract with right-handed relief pitcher Jakob Junis, according to ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel. The 32-year-old owns a lackluster 4.48 career ERA but was highly reliable last season. He recorded a 4-0 record with […]

The Boston Red Sox made the much anticipated addition of Alex Bregman through free agency on Wednesday night after being linked to the infielder for the majority of the offseason. One member of the Red Sox who was particularly enthusiastic about the signing was right-handed pitcher Walker Buehler. Bregman and Buehler are close friends, but […]

The San Diego Padres have had a quiet offseason after a disappointing playoff exit. There were ownership lawsuits and a final decision that put the Padres in the hands of Peter Siedler’s brother, John. Free agency became a more difficult proposition for the team while that got figured out. But recently, things have ratcheted up. […]

The Chicago Cubs have had an eventful offseason. They traded for Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly, both from the Houston Astros and dealt Cody Bellinger to the New York Yankees. With spring training underway, Chicago made a big push for Alex Bregman in free agency. USA Today’s Bob Nightingale reported what the Cubs offered before […]

The Boston Red Sox, for all intents and purposes, have had a decent offseason. They have made some big moves to reinforce their pitching staff, chief among them being a blockbuster trade with the Chicago White Sox for Garrett Crochet. While their lineup overachieved in 2024, there were some holes that needed to be filled. […]

Future Hall of Fame pitcher Justin Verlander is set to begin a new chapter with the San Francisco Giants but not before ensuring he handles an important detail with class. Before officially deciding to wear No. 35 with the Giants, Verlander personally sought the blessing of franchise icon Brandon Crawford, demonstrating a deep respect for […]

On Wednesday, Alex Bregman has officially joined the Boston Red Sox on a three-year, $120 million contract, marking the end of a lengthy free-agency saga. While Red Sox fans are eager to see Bregman contribute to their team’s postseason aspirations, one former Red Sox player had a special request for the two-time World Series champion. […]

The Boston Red Sox made a major splash by signing Alex Bregman to a three-year, $120 million contract, bringing one of the most decorated third basemen of the last decade to Fenway Park. While Bregman’s pedigree is undeniable—he’s a two-time World Series champion, a Gold Glove winner, and one of the most disciplined hitters in […]

One of the biggest names in this year’s free agency has finally found a home. On Wednesday night, Alex Bregman decided to sign a three-year, $120 million contract with the Boston Red Sox, with the AL East team preparing for a major playoff push in 2025. In the end, the race to sign Bregman came […]

After weeks and weeks of anticipation as to where Alex Bregman would land in free agency, Jon Heyman just made it official: Bregman is heading to the Boston Red Sox on a three-year, $120 million contract with two opt-out options. Shocking? To see Bregman play for a team other than the Houston Astros, you bet, […]

The San Diego Padres have bolstered their starting rotation by signing veteran right-hander Nick Pivetta to a four-year, $55 million contract. The deal, which is pending a physical, is heavily backloaded and includes opt-out clauses after the second and third seasons. “BREAKING: Right-hander Nick Pivetta and the San Diego Padres are in agreement on a four-year, […]

The New York Mets have made another move through free agency, bringing back right-handed relief pitcher Drew Smith. The 31-year-old reliever from Dallas has spent the entirety of his seven-year career with the Mets. “Drew Smith has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Mets, per source. The deal includes a club option […]

In the middle of a rebuild, the Miami Marlins have stayed relatively quiet all offseason. But as they look to bolster their pitching staff, the Marlins have hooked an intriguing starter. Miami has signed Cal Quantril to a one-year major league contract, via Alden Gonzalez of The Athletic. The financial terms of the agreement have […]

The Atlanta Braves barely made the playoffs and lost in the Wild Card round in 2024. Their injury luck was brutal, losing Ronald Acuña and Spencer Strider for the year before the All-Star Break. They have made some moves this offseason and are ready to start spring training. But the Braves made some last-second move, […]

The Chicago White Sox have signed a contract with veteran outfielder Michael A. Taylor, sources told FanSided’s Robert Murray. The deal is worth $1.95 million over one year with performance bonuses, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand reported. Taylor comes to the 121-loss White Sox from Pittsburgh, where he appeared in 113 games last season, hitting .193 with […]

The Minnesota Twins collapsed to miss the playoffs in 2024. They were firmly in the playoffs and contending for the AL Central title heading into September but won just nine games down the stretch. After that disaster, they needed improvements this offseason but did not add much. The Twins signed Ty France as their third […]

Alex Bregman still hasn’t signed with a team for the 2025 MLB season, and it once again seems like when he does, it won’t be with the Houston Astros. Bregman and the Astros have had a hot-and-cold offseason. After seemingly closing the door on a reunion by acquiring Isaac Paredes and publicly chasing Nolan Arenado, […]

Clayton Kershaw has pitched for the Los Angeles Dodgers for his entire 17-year career, and that’s not about to change. The three-time Cy Young winner has agreed to a contract with the Dodgers, pending a physical, ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez reported on Tuesday. Gonzalez added that Kershaw is currently at the Dodgers’ Spring Training facility in […]

The New York Mets have had themselves quite the offseason. The organization managed to steal Juan Soto away from the New York Yankees, signing the slugger to a record-breaking 15-year, $765 million deal. On top of that, the Mets brought back Pete Alonso on a two-year contract, giving them a daunting power duo in the […]

The Los Angeles Angels have made an attention-grabbing move on Tuesday morning, with Jon Heyman of the New York Post reporting that the Halos have landed veteran closer Kenley Jansen in MLB free agency. “Breaking: Kenley Jansen to the Angels,” Heyman shared on X (formerly Twitter). Added Heyman in a follow-up post on the social […]

The New York Yankees are giving another chance to a struggling relief pitcher. New York is signing reliever Tyler Matzek to a minor-league deal, per ESPN. Matzek has struggled with injuries the last few years, after winning a World Series with Atlanta in 2021. Matzek has an invite to Yankees spring training included as part […]

The Chicago Cubs are squarely in the mix for infielder Alex Bregman, the best remaining MLB free agent still available. But if they don’t land the two-time All-Star from the Houston Astros, they may look to veteran Justin Turner instead. Chicago is already looking into the possibility of signing Turner, league sources told Patrick Mooney […]