MLB Free Agency Articles - Page 30

The Los Angeles Dodgers are still the favorite to sign Shohei Ohtani. Although nothing is guaranteed, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is “excited” as Ohtani’s decision draws near. “It’s just a once-in-a-lifetime, once-in-a-generation and even beyond that, type of player and person,” Roberts said, via Matthew Moreno of Dodger Blue. “What an opportunity. We’re all excited […]

All eyes are on Shohei Ohtani as the MLB Winter Meetings get underway, as the superstar pitcher/hitter hybrid is going to be expected to find a new home in the near future. The main suitors for Ohtani are well known by now, but there are rumors floating around that the Atlanta Braves could be emerging […]

The New York Mets are at a crossroads during this MLB free agency session. They can either take a more fiscally conservative approach after seeing their big spending ways backfire in 2023, or simply roll out the Brink’s truck once more. Owner Steve Cohen does not appear to be abandoning his original business model, at […]

As Japanese star Yoshinobu Yamamoto prepares to make the jump to MLB, there has been no shortage of interested teams. But even with ample competition, the San Francisco Giants are looking to win the Yamamoto sweepstakes. San Francisco has been gaining momentum as Yamamoto’s eventual destination, via Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Teams […]

The Atlanta Braves are heading into the 2023 winter meetings with one of the best rosters in MLB but also one of the biggest appetites for improvement. There is no shortage of ways for the reigning NL East champions to add more talent. The one name they are being increasingly linked to is Dylan Cease. […]

Many teams have been mentioned as potential landing spots for superstar Shohei Ohtani in MLB free agency. The one ball club that has consistenly been linked to the former Los Angeles Angels star is the Los Angeles Dodgers. And based on a recent report, it appears that has not changed. According to Ben Nicholson-Smith of […]

The Baltimore Orioles are seeking bullpen help amid Felix Bautista’s injury. Baltimore is reportedly interested in reliever Robert Stephenson, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network. The Orioles update comes after Morosi reported that Stephenson “has been one of the most popular free-agent relievers” during the offseason. Baltimore relied heavily on its bullpen in 2023 and […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and relief pitcher Joe Kelly are reportedly nearing a contract, sources told Robert Murray of FanSided. Barring any setbacks in negotiations, it appears that Kelly will be returning to Los Angeles. Kelly, 35, previously pitched for the Dodgers from 2019-2021. After leaving in 2022, Kelly was traded back to the Dodgers […]

The New York Mets began their offseason by completely rebuilding their front office and hiring a new manager. Now, the Mets are focused on building out their roster for a hopeful return to the playoffs. New York has signed Kyle Crick to a minor-league contract with an invite to spring training, via Ken Rosenthal of […]

There are still plenty of big names available in MLB free agency as the offseason hits the one-month mark on the first day of December. One intriguing name to watch that is perhaps flying under the starting pitcher’s radar is former Texas Rangers left-hander Jordan Montgomery. As Jeff Passan reports, Montgomery could be one of […]

The Juan Soto era in San Diego seems to be coming to a close soon. With a looming extension on the horizon, the San Diego Padres are fielding trade offers for the star outfielder. It was a bumpy ride, but with a rising payroll, the team is looking to cut some corners and hope to […]

It feels like it was just yesterday when the San Diego Padres swung a trade for star hitter Juan Soto. Soto was traded from the Washington Nationals to San Diego to join a loaded squad. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. After making the postseason in his first year, the Padres completely […]

Clayton Kershaw’s free agency this offseason is appearing to be similar to last offseason. Kershaw was linked to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Texas Rangers, and potential retirement before ultimately re-signing in LA prior to the 2023 season. With Kershaw expected to miss part of the 2024 campaign due to injury, retirement could be on the […]

It’s already December, and the race to get Shohei Ohtani’s signature in free agency is only going to heat up from here for the Japanese international’s biggest suitors. At this point, there are no clear-cut indicators for which team is ahead in their pursuit or which team has seen their chances of signing Ohtani dwindle […]

During the 2023 regular season, rumors swirled about Shohei Ohtani’s potential earnings in MLB free agency. The superstar was in the middle of another jaw-dropping campaign for the Los Angeles Angels, and some people around the MLB world thought Ohtani may end up earning well over $600 million. Then Ohtani suffered an elbow injury which […]

While all the talk surrounding the Los Angeles Dodgers this offseason is about their pursuit of Shohei Ohtani, LA is busy looking into other moves to bolster the roster for 2024 and beyond. A name they are pondering bringing back into the fold is a familiar one for Dodgers fans, as David Vessegh reports that […]

MLB free agency has not produced much news yet. Aaron Nola re-signed with the Philadelphia Phillies, while the New York Mets recently agreed to a contract with former New York Yankees pitcher Luis Severino. Stars such as Shohei Ohtani, Blake Snell, and Cody Bellinger remain unsigned as of this story’s writing, however. So are any […]

The Texas Rangers were immediately linked to free agent superstar Shohei Ohtani after winning the 2023 World Series. Other serious suitors have emerged though. So are the Rangers in the conversation to sign Shohei Ohtani? The answer is complicated. Texas certainly seems interested in signing the two-way phenom. After all, the team just won the […]

The Boston Red Sox are entering a big offseason that will likely play a sizable role in determining what the future of the club looks like. After finishing with a 78-84 record for the second straight season, changes have already been made, as Chaim Bloom was fired and replaced with Craig Breslow as the team’s […]

The Cincinnati Reds have reached an agreement with right-hander Nick Martinez in MLB free agency, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. “Right-hander Nick Martinez and the Cincinnati Reds ar in agreement on a two-year, $26 million contract that includes an opt-out after the first year, sources tell ESPN. Martinez, 33, opted out of the last two […]

An aspiring World Series contender knows that having top-tier pitching isn’t enough; it’s also important to have a deep arsenal of arms that can put in quality innings all throughout the season. Thus, it’s not exactly a huge surprise that veteran pitcher Seth Lugo, who has shown that he can excel in either a starting […]

The Los Angeles Angels are willing to go to great depths to resign Shohei Ohtani. However, the Angels still have their eyes on other MLB Free Agency standouts. LA has a high interest in San Diego Padres All-Star pitcher Blake Snell, per MLB.com. The Angels do not have tunnel vision on Shohei Ohtani MLB’s Mark […]

The New York Mets are on a mission to avenge their 2023 baseball season. The Mets have already made a splash in MLB Free Agency after signing Luis Severino. Now, New York is closing in on a deal with former Miami Marlins infielder Joey Wendle. The Mets make another MLB Free Agency move with Joey […]

Luis Severino is reportedly on the verge of signing a deal with the New York Mets, according to Mark Feisand of MLB.com. More details of the looming transaction have also been provided by Jeff Passan of ESPN, who reported that the deal is going to be for a year and worth $13 million. “Right-hander Luis […]

While the Cincinnati Reds just missed out on the playoffs, their influx of young talent has their arrow pointing up moving forward. But the Reds know they must make some additions over the offseason to make their team complete. The Reds have signed former Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Emilio Pagan to a two-year contract, via […]

In terms of closers on the free agency market, Josh Hader is considered the cream of the crop. Whether Hader remains with the San Diego Padres or not, the lights out relief pitcher is expected to earn a massive bag. There is plenty of solid relief pitching in free agency. However, there are none like […]

After an electric regular season, the Atlanta Braves fell flat in the playoffs. But with a strong free agency, the Braves can retool their roster and attempt a deep postseason run. Max Fried is certainly on board with the Braves adding through free agency. With the Winter Meetings soon kicking off, Fried gave his Atlanta […]

The heart wants what the heart wants. While money is a main factor for players in MLB free agency, we have seen stars make minor concessions in order to join their preferred destination. Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto could be determined to will himself to the Los Angeles Dodgers. “My understanding is he is a big […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are in dire need of change after a subpar 2023 showing. The Cardinals finished the regular season with a record of 71-91 and were last in the NL Central. St. Louis hoped to be in the MLB Free Agency mix for star Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto. However, their plans may not […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have been busy of late in the offseason, having reloaded their pitching staff with not just one, not two, but three veteran signings in free agency, including Sonny Gray. The 34-year-old hurler also expressed his excitement about this new chapter of his career, saying that it’s all going to be all […]

It is unclear what the Seattle Mariners’ exact mindset is with MLB free agency already underway. President of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto has concerned some fans with his sugarcoated comments about the team’s current standing and its future. People do not want to settle for another 88-win season, but in order to advance, the organization […]

With the Winter Meetings approach and the MLB hot stove ready to heat up, Shohei Ohtani will be the hottest name in free agency. But while Ohtani will have plenty of suitors, the New York Yankees won’t be one of them. The Yankees are not currently believed to be taking part in the Ohtani sweepstakes, […]

There is not a team out there who wouldn’t want to have Shohei Ohtani on their roster. As the Holy Grail of the MLB free agency, Ohtani’s landing spot is simply just a matter of which team will win his signature. Among the teams rumored to be going all out in their pursuit of the […]

Sonny Gray is getting his huge payday. The right-handed starting pitcher is finalizing a three-year, $75 million contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. After bouncing around from team to team via trade, Gray is reaping the full benefits of MLB free agency for the first time in his […]

The Detroit Tigers have acquired veteran pitcher Kenta Maeda, via a two-year deal amid the MLB free agency, according to Jon Heyman of the MLB Network. Seeing the Tigers land Maeda isn’t quite much of a surprise, as the Tigers were among those who reportedly had shown interest in him. The 35-year-old Maeda last pitched […]

The New York Yankees have been linked to Cody Bellinger ever since the 2023 MLB trade deadline. The Chicago Cubs ultimately didn’t trade Bellinger, but now the Yankees are expected to pursue him in MLB free agency. However, not everyone in the Yankees organization is sold on the former NL MVP, per MLB insider Jon […]

With Eugenio Suarez no longer with the Seattle Mariners, the team is said to be looking in the direction of free agent infielder Jeimer Candelario, per Jon Morosi of The MLB Network. “Free agent Jeimer Candelario is among the Mariners’ options at third base, following the trade of Eugenio Suárez to the DBacks today,” Morosi […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been mentioned as a potential suitor for Shohei Ohtani over the past few years. LA was initially linked to the former Los Angeles Angels superstar in trade rumors, and now the Dodgers are the favorite to sign him in MLB free agency. Yoshinobu Yamamoto is another pitcher who is expected […]

Tim Anderson is ready for his next chapter. The former Chicago White Sox shortstop is currently a free agent, and recently all but confirmed that he will not be returning to Chicago during an appearance on MLB Network. “I’m just excited for a fresh start. We get to create a new lane and start fresh,” […]