MLB Free Agency Articles - Page 29

There is a new update in Friday’s Shohei Ohtani saga. MLB insider Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports that Ohtani is “en route” to Toronto. “Sources: Shohei Ohtani is en route to Toronto today. A representative of his agency, CAA, would not comment when asked about Ohtani’s travel plans. At this hour, Ohtani does not […]

Given the mystery surrounding the MLB free agency status of Shohei Ohtani, it is only fitting that the possible climax of this narrative arrives via a private jet. Thousands of fans are tracking an airplane they believe is transporting the Japanese superstar from California to Toronto, per “Jeff” Veillette. Following rampant rumors linking Ohtani to […]

While the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays have been the most talked about teams in the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes, the San Francisco Giants have stayed involved. But if the Giants were to miss out on Ohtani, San Francisco has prepared a backup plan. Were Ohtani to sign elsewhere, the Giants would strongly pivot […]

While Shohei Ohtani is the most coveted slugger on the free agent market, Jorge Soler offers to any team no longer in the running. The Arizona Diamondbacks and Seattle Mariners are two candidates to add Soler to their roster. However, they have a few hold ups. Both the Diamondbacks and Mariners prefer to sign multiple […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were recently confirmed as a finalist in the Shohei Ohtani free agency sweepstakes. The Los Angeles Dodgers have consistently been mentioned as a serious suitor as well. Nevertheless, the San Francisco Giants are not giving up, per MLB insider Mike Rodriguez. Rodriguez reports that San Francisco’s “top priority” is signing the […]

The Kansas City Royals are reportedly looking to make some moves. The Royals are stuck in a rebuild amid their recent struggles, but Kansas City is trying to take the next step. League sources told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic that KC has been “surprisingly aggressive in trying to add starting pitching.” Kansas City was […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are indeed a finalist for Shohei Ohtani in MLB free agency, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. Morosi also reported that Ohtani’s free agency decision is “imminent” and the superstar free agent could make his decision Friday. Ohtani had already been connected to the Blue Jays. However, this report confirms that […]

Following reports that New York Mets owner Steve Cohen flew to Japan to meet with ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the team is indeed making another MLB free agency signing. It is not the one that has fans salivating, but it centers around a former All-Star pitcher. New York is agreeing to a one-year, $2 million contract […]

Although it has been well over a decade since the New York Yankees won a championship, the organization still conducts itself in the same buttoned-up manner that it did during the glory days of the George Steinbrenner era. Though, some traditions overstay their welcome and could even have a counterproductive effect. A former Yankees player […]

Before the 2023 MLB season even concluded, many were eagerly anticipating the offseason. This anticipation stemmed from the belief that this could be one of the more memorable free agency winters in recent memory, primarily due to one player: Shohei Ohtani. The two-way player had become so mesmerizing that, even on a losing team, he […]

The New York Yankees have landed their white whale, acquiring Juan Soto in a trade with the San Diego Padres. However even with Soto, the Yankees aren’t prepared to stop their offseason spending. New York viewed trading for Soto as a “must have.” As they pursue Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Yankees are viewing him […]

The San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres are in the market for a new center fielder in MLB free agency and both teams are looking at two of the same players. Harrison Bader and Korean phenom Jung-Hoo Lee are on their radar. Via Jon Morosi: “The Giants and Padres are active on center fielders, […]

Craig Kimbrel is set to join his fifth different team since 2021. The nine-time All-Star closer recently agreed to a contract with the Baltimore Orioles. Kimbrel addressed his decision to sign with Baltimore in MLB free agency, per Roch Kubatko of MASN. “Craig Kimbrel says he was looking for an opportunity and comfort when signing […]

While everyone was paying attention to the Juan Soto blockbuster trade on Wednesday night, Eduardo Rodriguez ended up flying under the radar and signed a four-year, $80 million deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks. For a D-backs team fresh off an unexpected World Series appearance, adding another top starter in Rodriguez at a fairly reasonable price […]

The Boston Red Sox are looking to upgrade their pitching rotation in MLB free agency. So why didn’t they make more of an effort to sign Eduardo Rodriguez, a star pitcher who previously pitched in Boston. “Red Sox showed interest in bringing back Eduardo Rodriguez but preferred to wait on (Yoshinobu) Yamamoto and (Shota) Imanaga,” […]

The Washington Nationals are mired in a rebuild, but that doesn’t mean they can’t add some help on the free agent market this offseason. The Nationals aren’t going to be looking to dish out hundreds of millions of dollars for guys like Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, but instead, they will look to find high […]

The Cincinnati Reds are on the verge of sealing a deal with Jeimer Candelario, with Jeff Passan of ESPN reporting that the infielder has agreed to a multi-year contract with the National League Central squad. “Infielder Jeimer Candelario and the Cincinnati Reds are in agreement on a three-year, $45 million contract, sources tell ESPN. Candelario, […]

The New York Yankees were expected to be one of the most active teams in this offseason as they are coming off a disappointing season in which they missed the playoffs, and the Evil Empire of the MLB doesn’t stay down for long. On Wednesday night, the Yankees swung the biggest trade of the offseason […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Eduardo Rodriguez, as expected, have agreed to a deal that could pay the left-handed pitcher up to $99 million. Rodriguez is signing a four-year deal worth $80 million with the Diamondbacks. However, it has a vesting option that could take it to $99 million over five years, per Jon Heyman of […]

The Atlanta Braves and veteran outfielder Leury Garcia are reportedly in agreement on a contract, per Robert Murray of FanSided. “Outfielder Leury Garcia is in agreement on a minor-league contract with the Atlanta Braves, source said. The deal includes an invite to spring training,” Murray reported. The Braves have been linked to a number of […]

The Baltimore Orioles saw their closer of the present and future present himself with Felix Bautista’s breakout 2023 season. However, with Bautista suffering a devastating injury, the Orioles have a backup plan, agreeing to a one-year, $13 million contract with Craig Kimbrel, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Baltimore was “seriously engaged” in contract discussions with Kimbrel […]

Dave Roberts recently admitted the Los Angeles Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani met. It was something that the entire MLB world expected to happen in free agency, but Roberts’ comments were still surprising since a previous report stated that Ohtani wanted to keep his free agency secretive. Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman addressed Roberts’ […]

The New York Yankees are all of a sudden one of the busiest teams in the MLB and they’re doing their due diligence while adding for 2024 and beyond. After acquiring outfielder Alex Verdugo from the Boston Red Sox, the Yankees are reportedly close to getting Juan Soto and they’ve scheduled a meeting with top […]

Shohei Ohtani has kept his free agency private. He clearly does not want information and rumors to be swirling around the MLB world while he makes his free-agency decision. However, some reports have made the rounds in recent days, linking him to the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers. A source reportedly revealed that […]

The Los Angeles Angels, on Tuesday night, made a move in free agency that should help a bit in their quest to bounce back in 2024. In need of some bullpen reinforcements after yet another disappointing season, the Angels signed veteran relief pitcher Luis Garcia to a one-year, $4.25 million deal, per Jeff Fletcher of […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto is considered the best player in MLB free agency who’s not named Shohei Ohtani. The Japanese hurler is attracting a ton of attention, including from the New York Yankees and the New York Mets, two teams who have always been expected to throw their hats into the ring for the chance to win […]

There is a lot of pressure on the Chicago White Sox to dramatically alter their trajectory and culture in MLB free agency this winter. Fans’ expectations are low after the way the last couple seasons have shaped out, and this latest signing is not going to immediately win them over. Though, it could offer some […]

It is not a secret that Shohei Ohtani is the biggest prize out there in MLB free agency. The one thing the Japanese superstar wants to be classified, though, is the fluidity of his movements behind the scenes, which is also why Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has seemingly found himself in a bit of […]

Matt Chapman is one of the best free agents available this winter, and the New York Yankees have struggled to find production from their third basemen in recent years. So, should the Yankees go get the former Toronto Blue Jays slugger to man the hot corner? Not so fast. Let’s find out why Chapman and […]

The Chicago Cubs are trying to navigate the stormy waters of MLB Free Agency as the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes heat up. Chicago was originally named as a suitor for the baseball superstar, but recent reports have dampened the Cubs’ chances of signing him. Now, president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer is putting those reports to […]

The Chicago Cubs and former Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins are reportedly discussing a contract, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network. Most people around the MLB world expect Hoskins to sign a one-year deal after missing all of 2023 due to an injury. This would allow him to potentially earn a lucrative, long-term contract […]

The MLB offseason is essentially waiting on Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani. The phenom is expected to finalize his next team sometime soon, and the Los Angeles Dodgers have been rumored as the favorites for a long time. On Tuesday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed that Ohtani was at Dodger Stadium and he spoke […]

The Boston Red Sox have roster questions to answer this offseason. Improving their pitching is a priority, something that was solidified in a recent report. Boston is reportedly interested in free agent starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network. “Yoshinobu Yamamoto is one of the Red Sox’ top priorities at the @MLB […]

As is often the case with free agency in the MLB, teams are waiting for the biggest names to come off the board before targeting other players. This offseason, the cream of the crop is two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani, and everyone is waiting to see where he will be playing before making their moves. Despite […]

Cody Bellinger’s free agency is currently uncertain. The New York Yankees were initially the favorite to sign Bellinger in free agency. However, he was recently linked to the Seattle Mariners, and a report surfaced on Tuesday stating that the Mariners are rumored to be considering the star outfielder, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network. In […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto is widely viewed as the next big thing in the big leagues from Japan. It is expected that the next time he puts ink on paper, it will be for a titanic contract with the lucky ball club who’d land him in MLB free agency. That time will come, but for now, it’s […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa is entering free agency coming off a middling season with the middling New York Yankees which missed the playoffs by seven games. However, despite Kiner-Falefa’s less-than-stellar output during the 2023 season, plenty of teams still recognize the fact that the 28-year old shortstop by trade can provide a ton of impact, which may […]

Cody Bellinger enjoyed a bounce back season with the Chicago Cubs in 2023. In fact, everything went according to plan for the most part after Bellinger inked a one-year deal with Chicago prior to the ’23 campaign. Bellinger was previously let go by the Los Angeles Dodgers following back-to-back underwhelming seasons. When Bellinger entered free […]

As the Winter Meetings kick off, trade talks surrounding San Diego Padres slugger Juan Soto have created one of the biggest buzzes. But as the Padres sort out their Soto trade, San Diego hasn’t forgotten about the remainder of the roster. The Padres are engaging in contract discussions with free agent catcher Gary Sanchez, via […]