MLB Free Agency Articles - Page 34

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 […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers might make even more moves following what was a huge offseason? Well, maybe. Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman was asked if LA will consider making any more roster additions and he certainly left the door open, per Doug McKain of Dodgers Nation. “In our DNA we can never say […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates aren’t expected to make much noise in 2024, but they continue to make low-cost moves that could be of help to their quest to deliver a better product on the field. On Friday night, after much speculation, reports came out that the Pirates have come to an agreement with former New York […]

The 2024 MLB season isn’t all that far away, and somehow, the reigning National League Cy Young winner in Blake Snell is still on the free agent market without a team. Snell’s free agency saga has dragged on all offseason long, and earlier today it didn’t seem like we were particularly close to a resolution […]

Two updates, one positive and one negative, emerged from Houston Astros camp on Friday. It was revealed that Framber Valdez will start Opening Day for the third consecutive season, per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. However, Jose Urquidy reportedly suffered an elbow injury during a minor league outing Friday and is currently being evaluated, per McTaggart […]

The latest report from MLB insider Ken Rosenthal will frustrate Los Angeles Angels fans. Angels general manager Perry Minasian is reportedly interested in making Blake Snell, who remains unsigned in MLB free agency, the Halos’ ace. Team owner Arte Moreno isn’t interested in signing the reigning National League Cy Young winner, though, according to Rosenthal. […]

The New York Yankees reportedly have checked in on free agent starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Yankees have a more urgent need for starting pitching after it was revealed that ace Gerrit Cole would miss at least 1-2 months after receiving an MRI on his elbow. […]

The Atlanta Braves and outfielder/first baseman Adam Duvall are reportedly in agreement on a one-year, $3 million contract, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Duvall, 35, was traded to Atlanta in 2021. The Braves went on to win the World Series that season, and Duvall would remain in Atlanta in 2022. However, he was limited […]

It has been official for months, but seeing the Los Angeles Angels officially fumble the bag and miss the playoffs year after year despite being the team Shohei Ohtani decided to sign with in 2017 remains quite the heartbreaking sight. But they still have Mike Trout, another generational superstar, on the roster, and it’s not […]

On Monday, the New York Yankees experienced a day straight from hell on the injury front. Gerrit Cole, the team’s ace, suffered an elbow injury scare; at the moment, it’s not clear yet what the diagnosis is on Cole’s elbow, as he is set to undergo an MRI, but things aren’t looking too swell for […]

Despite the fact that he just won the second Cy Young award of his career in 2023, Blake Snell remains a free agent with just a few weeks to go until the start of the 2024 MLB campaign. Teams have been skeptical of giving him the long-term deal he desires, which has resulted in a […]

Veteran slugger JD Martinez surprisingly remains unsigned in MLB free agency. Martinez and the Miami Marlins have reportedly discussed a potential contract in MLB free agency, but the fit may not make sense at the moment, per Craig Mish of SportsGrid and Miami Herald Sports. “Free Agent J.D. Martinez and the Marlins have had recent […]

For the first time in his now 18-year MLB career, Joey Votto won’t be playing for the Cincinnati Reds. Instead, Votto will be suiting up for a team much closer to home. The first baseman has signed a non-roster invite with the Toronto Blue Jays, via Buster Olney of ESPN. Now officially back in MLB, […]

The Seattle Mariners have reached an agreement with right-handed pitcher Ryne Stanek, reports Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. While the financial details of the agreement have not been disclosed, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times notes that Stanek, represented by MVP Sports Group, will undergo a physical and finalize the contract in Peoria over the weekend. […]