MLB Free Agency Articles - Page 36

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,” […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have been busy of late in MLB free agency, with the team adding a pair of veteran pitchers to the roster in the forms of Kyle Gibson and Lance Lynn. Both Gibson and Lynn are not exactly brimming with future potential, as they’re a pair of 36-year-old hurlers, but St. Louis […]

The Chicago White Sox reportedly agreed to a contract with infielder Paul DeJong Tuesday, per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. It’s unclear if DeJong is expected to be a replacement for Tim Anderson, who is currently a free agent. At the very least, DeJong, who was an All-Star in 2019 with the St. Louis Cardinals, will […]

As of Tuesday, Japanese sensation Yoshinobu Yamamoto was posted to the MLB. This means that the window is officially open for big league teams to negotiate with him and come to terms on a contract agreement. That includes the New York Yankees, one of his potential suitors. Yamamoto was a star pitcher in Japan and […]

The New York Yankees have reportedly agreed to a contract with reliever Yerry De Los Santos in MLB free agency, per Talkin’ Yanks. The 25-year-old will be a bullpen option for New York in 2024. The Yankees’ primary needs are in the rotation and on offense, but strengthening the bullpen is never a bad idea. […]

The Detroit Tigers reportedly had interest in Lance Lynn before the veteran starting pitcher agreed to a contract with the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network. Morosi also reports that the Tigers are interested in Seth Lugo as they continue to monitor the pitching market in MLB free agency. The Tigers […]

Lance Lynn is going back to where it all began. The veteran right-handed starting pitcher is agreeing to a one-year, $10 million contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Despite Lynn’s rough 2023 season, the Cardinals clearly believe he can be a key part of their ailing staff in 2024. The […]

The Atlanta Braves are bringing in some relief reinforcements. The six-time defending NL East champions signed free agent right-handed relief pitcher Reynaldo Lopez to a three-year contract worth $30 million, the team announced on Monday. Lopez will earn a lower salary in 2024 with an increase of more than double over the next two seasons, […]

Shohei Ohtani might be the most coveted player in the history of MLB free agency, but even he comes with some red flags. Multiple anonymous executives believe that his second major elbow surgery, and his long-term pitching status in general, could cause some hesitation at the negotiation table this winter. “I’ll bet on him returning. […]

Brandon Woodruff is now among the most intriguing names on the free-agent market following the Milwaukee Brewers’ decision to part ways with the pitcher. Woodruff is an interesting figure because while he’s certainly a talented pitcher, he is also coming off surgery last October, which likely means he will not be able to see action […]

Where in the world will Shohei Ohtani end up? That’s the question that’s on every baseball fan’s mind this offseason. The Los Angeles Angels star is heading into free agency, and everyone wants a piece of the star. There’s a good reason why: Ohtani is the biggest name in baseball right now, and he has […]

Aaron Nola decided to stay in the City of Brotherly Love and continue playing for the Philadelphia Phillies despite reportedly getting bigger offers from other teams in MLB free agency, per Jon Heyman of the MLB Network. “Nola met with other teams and turned down more $ to remain in Philly. Teams love Nola for […]

In the ever-evolving MLB free agency landscape, the Atlanta Braves have emerged as one of the top suitors for three-time All-Star pitcher Sonny Gray, challenging the St. Louis Cardinals, who have been considered the favorites to acquire him. This development comes as both teams look to bolster their starting rotations for the upcoming season. The […]

Cody Bellinger is set to cash in this offseason after a successful 2023 campaign with the Chicago Cubs, and it looks like there is quite a market for his services. The New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants are the presumed frontrunners for Bellinger, and it sounds like they both want to pair him up […]

As teams around the league scour free agency for pitching, Yoshinobu Yamamoto will certainly be atop many franchise’s wish list. The New York Mets and New York Yankees are two clubs rumored to be interested in signing Yamamoto. Working in both squads interest is Yamamoto’s desire to pitch in a big market. With both the […]

Shohei Ohtani is the hottest name in MLB free agency, with a number of ball clubs pursuing the two-way superstar, who is expected to fetch millions in his next deal. And according to an insider in the Windy City, the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers could be the two teams battling it out for […]

You can never be too complacent. Even after winning the World Series, the Texas Rangers are looking to make improvements with their roster. Jose Leclerc performed well for the Rangers, but they could probably use another closer to get them over the hump a little cleaner. With that in mind, the Rangers are looking at […]