MLB Free Agency Articles - Page 43

The New York Mets made an early splash in Free Agency on Friday, signing Eduardo Escobar, Mark Canha, and arguably the best outfielder on the market, Starling Marte. After adding offensive pieces, the organization is shifting its focus to pitching and Kevin Gausman is reportedly one of their main targets. In fact, it looks like […]

The New York Mets capped off a busy Friday as they locked up the best free-agent outfielder of the lot, signing Starling Marte to a four-year, $78 million deal. This came just hours after adding Eduardo Escobar and Mark Canha to the fold, two proven players who also give them infield depth and offensive production. […]

The New York Mets have made their first splash in 2021 MLB Free Agency, signing infielder Eduardo Escobar to a two-year deal worth $20 million after he split time with the Milwaukee Brewers and Arizona Diamondbacks in 2021. Via Jon Heyman: Escobar Mets deal is $20M, two years — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) November 26, 2021 […]

Free-agent outfielder Starling Marte is one of the hottest names on the open market this winter. While it’s usually pitchers who come off the board this early in the offseason, Marte could be a rare star position player who signs a big-money deal before the expiration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement on December 1st. Via […]

The 2021 MLB Free Agency class is absolutely packed with top-tier talent and outfielder Nick Castellanos is one of those names. According to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi, the San Francisco Giants are one of the main teams interested in him along with the Miami Marlins: Free agent Nick Castellanos is drawing interest from the #Marlins […]

The Boston Red Sox received outstanding production from utility man Kike Hernandez in the 2021 MLB Playoffs. With that in mind, they’re looking to go after one of his ex-Los Angeles Dodgers teammates who is coming off a career-best season. Per MLB.com’s Juan Toribio, the Red Sox are interested in Chris Taylor, who was an […]

The Philadelphia Phillies came up short in reaching the postseason for the 10th straight season this past year. Bryce Harper is coming off an MVP-worthy campaign but simply hasn’t gotten enough help around him as his Phillies tenure has been labeled a disappointment thus far. Philadelphia sports fans are upset, and hope 2022 breaks the […]

Carlos Correa is no doubt one of the best shortstops in baseball, and he is certainly going to command a huge contract as he enters free agency this offseason. But… should he? It seems insane to think, given that he just wrapped up yet another excellent season with a .279/.366/.485 line with 26 home runs, […]

Outfielder Nick Castellanos has opted out of his contract with the Cincinnati Reds, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. The 29-year-old was set to receive $32 million over the next two seasons, yet is looking for a new long-term deal. Entering free agency, the All-Star is poised to be a prized target for myriad teams […]

Current free-agent third baseman Josh Donaldson was previously one of the most sought-after names on the open market. Recently, however, that market has begun to shrink. The Washington Nationals were one of the teams thought to be heavy on Donaldson particularly after the departure of Anthony Rendon. However, the Nationals have since given contracts to […]

Scott Boras has already made a killing during the 2019-20 MLB offseason. Three of Boras’ top clients–Gerrit Cole, Stephen Strasburg and Anthony Rendon–signed for over $800 million combined during the 2019 Winter Meetings. The rambunctious agent spoke on the market of three of his other clients after Cole was introduced by the New York Yankees […]

Most MLB Insiders and commentators would agree that Gerrit Cole is the top attraction in MLB Free Agency this winter. But not Ryan Dempster. The 16-year veteran appeared on MLB Network and stated that while he feels that Cole is the top guy from a holistic standpoint, he thinks that World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg […]

The first shot of the MLB offseason has already been fired. MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark issued a response to some recent comments made by Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos, in which he hints at potential collusion and obstruction between front offices and GMs around the league: Statement of MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark […]

The 2018-19 MLB free agency was supposed to be one of the most exciting periods in league history. Two of the brightest young stars in baseball–Manny Machado and Bryce Harper–were hitting the open market, and the assumption is that both megastars would see record-breaking money. Instead, baseball fans had to wait and wait for months […]

The MLB offseason is about to heat up and free agency is always one of the most entertaining times of the year. Looking ahead at the upcoming free agent sweepstakes, there are quite a few big names and key playmakers that will have the ability to switch teams. Coming off a great all-around season, there […]