MLB Free Agency Articles - Page 43

It looked like the end of the 2023 season was Joey Votto’s swan song in the MLB, with the longtime Cincinnati Reds first baseman soaking in all the emotions amid the possibility of his retirement. But Votto is not quite done writing the story of his career in the big leagues just yet, with the […]

The Miami Marlins have stayed relatively quiet throughout the offseason as they build their post-Kim NG roster. While the Marlins did not shock the system with their latest signing, Miami has added a slugger to their roster. The Marlins have signed Trey Mancini to a minor league contract, via Jon Heyman of the New York […]

The Los Angeles Angels offseason didn’t get off to a great start as they lost the best player in baseball, Shohei Ohtani, to the Los Angeles Dodgers. However, the Angels came into the offseason knowing that would happen, and since then, they have gotten some great additions for next year’s team. The build continued on […]

First baseman Rhys Hoskins is reportedly in agreement to join the Milwaukee Brewers on a two-year deal worth $34 million, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. “BREAKING: First baseman Rhys Hoskins and the Milwaukee Brewers are finalizing a two-year, $34 million contract with an opt-out after the first season, sources tell ESPN.” Before this development, […]

The Washington Nationals are working through a rebuilding phase as they look to work their way back into contention. But at least for the start of the 2024 season, the Nationals will have a new slugger in their lineup. Washington has signed Joey Gallo to a one-year, $5 million contract, via Andrew Golden of The […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers struck gold during 2023-24 MLB Free Agency. After signing Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles nabbed star pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Now, the team is looking to further bolster its depth with former Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton. The Dodgers could add support to their pitching core with a decisive move Los Angeles is […]

Free agent pitcher Aroldis Chapman has finally found a new home. The 35-year-old reliever is reportedly signing with the Pittsburgh Pirates on a one-year deal. Chapman is already in agreement with the Pirates, pending his physical per Robert Murray of FanSided. In a separate report by Joel Sherman of New York Post, Chapman’s deal is […]

Relief pitcher Adam Ottavino explained why he chose to opt out of his contract with the New York Mets during a recent appearance on Foul Territory. Ottavino, who is currently a free agent, cited the Mets’ “uncertainty” as the driving force behind his decision. “To be clear, I wanted to stick with the Mets,” Ottavino […]

The Chicago Cubs have been involved in many of the big rumors this offseason, and they finally managed to make one of those rumors come true when they signed Shota Imanaga to a four-year, $53 million contract in an effort to bolster their starting rotation. With Imanaga on board now, it looks like the Cubs […]

Cleveland Guardians fans want the drought to end. The team hasn’t won the World Series since 1948, and fans aren’t sure when the Guards will be able to compete for a Fall Classic victory again. They almost snapped the drought on multiple occasions during the 1990’s, reaching the World Series in 1995 and 1997. In […]

The Los Angeles Angels may be one of the biggest losers of the free agency period after witnessing the departure of two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but the team is still trying to make moves on the margins that helps keep them competitive. On Friday, news broke that the Angels have […]

The Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Angels both know what it is like to lose transcendent star power and are now looking to devise a recovery plan that convinces their respective fans not to riot. That strategy is not working to full effect, with each club having a forgettable offseason to this point. Although […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are bringing back a familiar face in 2024. The team announced it came to terms on a one-year contract with infielder Matt Carpenter on Friday. The deal is for $740,000, per Ken Rosenthal, with Carpenter also earning $5.5 million from the Atlanta Braves who released him last month. Carpenter returns to […]

The MLB free agency cycle has been a slow crawl, especially since the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Things should begin to pick up as Spring Training gets closer. One name gaining some steam is Jorge Soler, who spent 2023 with the Miami Marlins. The Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox, […]

The Los Angeles Angels are still trying to pick up the pieces after losing Shohei Ohtani to the Los Angeles Dodgers. While the Angels won’t be able to truly replace Ohtani, Los Angeles is at least trying to add some power back into their lineup. The Angels have agreed to a minor league contract with […]

The New York Yankees agreed to a contract with former Los Angeles Angels infielder Jose Rojas, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. It is a minor league deal for Rojas, but it does include an invite to MLB spring training. Rojas features versatility. He can play second or third base, and also has experience in […]

The Toronto Blue Jays might’ve struck out in their pursuit of Shohei Ohtani. However, that hasn’t stopped the Blue Jays from building a roster ready to compete in 2024. Toronto has agreed to a deal with Cuban standout Yariel Rodriguez, via Jon Morosi of the MLB Network. While the financials aren’t yet known, Rodriguez is […]

After making the postseason in 2022, the Seattle Mariners were on the outside looking in following the 2023 campaign. As the Mariners look to get back to prominence, Seattle has added a key reliever to their bullpen mix. The Mariners have signed Austin Voth to a one-year, $1.25 million contract, via Robert Murray of FanSided. […]

Despite winning a World Series in the COVID-shortened 2020 season, the Los Angeles Dodgers have the reputation of floundering in the playoffs. Their last two showings were particularly disheartening, but the organization responded to its underachievement in a big way this offseason. After adding Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Tyler Glasnow, a club that won […]

MLB legend John Smoltz is a Hall-of-Fame pitcher who spent the majority of his career with the Atlanta Braves. Smoltz also pitched for the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals, but is remembered for his time in Atlanta. Smoltz is currently set to compete in the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions in Orlando, […]

How do you replace the best baseball talent of all time? The Los Angeles Angels are finding that out right now. No player they could reasonably add would replace Shohei Ohtani, but they are still looking to add some talent. One player they have their eyes on is utility player Kiké Hernandez, according to Ken […]

Where will Cody Bellinger sign? To open MLB free agency, it appeared that the New York Yankees were the favorites to sign Bellinger. Then, however, New York acquired Juan Soto and Alex Verdugo in trades, which decreased the chances of Bellinger ending up with the Yankees. The Toronto Blue Jays are also a team that […]

As the clock ticks closer to the day pitchers and catchers report to spring training there are still several big names left on the MLB free agent market. One of them is reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell, who continues to draw interest from several teams, including the Los Angeles Angels. The […]

The New York Yankees recently agreed to a $37 million contract with starting pitcher Marcus Stroman. New York had previously been linked to starting pitcher Blake Snell, but ultimately pivoted to Stroman. So could the Yankees still sign Snell? What’s next for New York? “The Yankees, yes they have not met Blake Snell’s price,” MLB […]

New Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow is still working to craft his vision of the Boston Red Sox. With the team in need of some offense, the Red Sox have created a potential free agent hierarchy. Boston has been tied to ex-Miami Marlins slugger Jorge Soler. But if the Red Sox were to miss, the […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have had a slow start to the offseason, with their most notable move seeing them trade away their presumed ace in Tyler Glasnow to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Rays always find a way to fill out their roster, though, and they may have made one of their typical under-the-radar moves […]

Pressure piles on the Boston Red Sox with each passing day in MLB free agency. Ownership has made an effort to target high-caliber talent but has been unable to land any big names this offseason. The club is, however, leading the chase for an All-Star and multi-time World Series champion. “SOURCE: Jorge Soler is seeking […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are amid intense MLB Free Agency contract negotiations with first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Guerrero had a productive 2023 season, so his asking price on an extension is understandably high. Toronto has taken a stance on his request as a new report surfaces. The Blue Jays lay their cards out to […]

With pitchers and catchers set to report for spring training in just over a month, the New York Yankees ramped up their pursuit of starting pitching. Their efforts resulted in Marcus Stroman returning to New York, this time to wear pinstripes. That signing came about after progress on a contract with free agent Blake Snell […]

After much hounding from their fan base, the New York Yankees have officially added starting pitching help. Though, it is probably not the big name many people had been envisioning. Before the organization agreed to a contract with All-Star right-hander Marcus Stroman, it was turned down by reigning National League Cy Young Blake Snell. The […]

The New York Mets have made a splash amid MLB Free Agency. The Mets and first baseman Pete Alonso have agreed on a $20.5 million contract to avoid arbitration, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The star baseman will hit free agency after the 2024 season, but for now, he focuses on an important goal. The Mets […]

Right-hander Marcus Stroman has found a new home. The 2022 All-Star agreed to a contract with the New York Yankees in free agency on Thursday, as reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan. “Right-hander Marcus Stroman and the New York Yankees are in agreement on a contract, sources tell ESPN,” Passan wrote on Twitter. “Stroman, 32, was […]

Joey Votto’s time with the Cincinnati Reds may be over (unless an unexpected reunion comes to fruition), but the former MVP is still reportedly drawing interest in MLB free agency. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported Thursday that Votto is receiving interest from three teams, however, the teams were not named. Votto is 40-years old […]

Jordan Hicks, a former St. Louis Cardinals and Toronto Blue Jays reliever, is reportedly drawing interest in MLB free agency from the New York Yankees and Houston Astros, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network. The Yankees have been linked to a number of players during the offseason. Houston hasn’t been mentioned as a landing destination […]

There seems to be a new report regarding free agent pitcher Marcus Stroman almost every day and Wednesday brought the latest on the two-time All-Star hurler. Jon Heyman reports that as many as five teams are interested in Stroman at the moment, including a trio of AL East teams in the New York Yankees, Boston Red […]

The New York Mets are reportedly looking to add bullpen help. Andy Martino of SNY reported Wednesday that New York will try to add relievers “soon.” It remains uncertain about which relievers New York will pursue, and whether they will be added via trade or free agency. Nevertheless, New York clearly wants to make moves […]

The Chicago Cubs and pitcher Shota Imanaga are close to agreeing to a contract. The final details of the deal were uncertain once initially reported, however. Jon Heyman of the New York Post later provided the “complicated” deals of the contract. “Shota Imanaga Cubs deal is complicated and includes player/team options and escalators that could […]

Originally, it seemed as if the New York Yankees had no interest in signing Marcus Stroman. But with the MLB hot stove always burning, it appears the Yankees have had a change of heart. New York has emerged as the favorite to sign Stroman, via Jon Morosi of the MLB Network. Both sides have reportedly […]

The Chicago Cubs entered MLB free agency as an expected player but have instead fallen under the radar thus far this winter. That changes now. Japanese pitcher Shota Imanaga has agreed to a “tentative contract” with Chicago, according to USA TODAY’s Bob Nightengale. Pending a Wednesday physical, the Nippon Professional Baseball two-time All-Star is the […]