MLB Free Agency Articles - Page 6

JD Martinez is still available as MLB free agency winds down. The 37-year-old was solid as the designated hitter for the New York Mets last year and should be on a one-year contract again. While he is not the impactful bat he was back in his Detroit Tigers days, he could be a power bat […]

A report surfaced early on Thursday that suggested the Toronto Blue Jays and Pete Alonso were advancing their free agency contract discussions. The report did not say that a deal was guaranteed to occur, but it was a promising update for the Blue Jays. However, the latest report suggests otherwise, via Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. […]

The Atlanta Braves have made a major splash in free agency, signing All-Star outfielder Jurickson Profar to a three-year, $42 million contract. Profar, 31, is coming off a career-best season with the San Diego Padres, where he hit .280/.380/.459 with 24 home runs, 85 RBIs, and a 4.3 WAR, per Fangraphs. This marked his first […]

As the Chicago Cubs look to bolster their team in free agency, they looked on the way to making a huge trade with the Houston Astros for closer Ryan Pressly according to Bob Nightengale. It had been rumored that the Astros would trade Pressly this offseason, but Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports that Pressly […]

As Pete Alonso’s free agency trudges along, the Toronto Blue Jays have emerged as a suitor. While the first baseman’s market has been cold for much of the offseason, the Blue Jays now seem prepared to heat it up. Talks between Toronto and Alonso are “advancing,” per Andy Martino of SNY. There is not a […]

The Houston Astros have moved on from two of their biggest stars this season. Kyle Tucker was traded to the Chicago Cubs and they got Isaac Paredes in return. He will play third base, leaving Alex Bregman in free agency. After a great nine years in Space City, he is still looking for a new […]

With the NL Central looking like it’s going to be wide open this coming season, the Cincinnati Reds are looking to do their part in making the race for the division crown that much more crowded. To that end, the Reds are looking to bolster their bullpen by reportedly being in on one of the […]

The Chicago Cubs continue to make moves to bolster their chances of making the postseason in 2025 after being on the fringes of a playoff berth for the past two seasons. On Wednesday, they made an addition in free agency that may not be too needle-moving, but should aid in their goals for the upcoming […]

The Chicago Cubs have been linked to Alex Bregman throughout his lengthy free agency process. However, the chances of the Cubs actually signing Bregman have been doused in cold water. The third baseman wants a long-term deal, which may not fit Chicago’s plans. But even on a short-term contract, the financials still don’t work out […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have taken a lot of heat over the course of this offseason for failing to make a big move. Toronto missed out on big targets such as Roki Sasaki and Tanner Scott. Despite striking out on most of the top pitchers this offseason, the Blue Jays turned their attention to the […]

It turns out the door might not really be closed on an Alex Bregman reunion with the Houston Astros. Will Kunkel of Fox 26 Houston caught up with manager Joe Espada and asked him about the third baseman who has spent his entire nine-year career with the Astros. Astros Manager Joe Espada on Alex Bregman: “Our […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are fresh off winning the 2024 World Series, and they have followed it up with another strong offseason of work that has seen them only get stronger. Even with several big name additions on board, including star reliever Tanner Scott, who was signed just days ago, the Dodgers aren’t done, and […]

The Toronto Blue Jays landed a big free agent in Anthony Santander to bolster their lineup, and Jon Morosi said he does not believe that they are done in free agency, specifically naming Jurickson Profar as a possibility, while also discussing Santander’s fit in the lineup. “The Blue Jays are one of the teams that […]

It is true what they say. There really is someone for everybody. Following an extremely frustrating offseason that has included a series of crushing rejections, the Toronto Blue Jays have finally found their star free agent in the form of slugger Anthony Santander. The 2024 Baltimore Orioles All-Star is headed to The 6, pending a […]

The Baltimore Orioles had a disappointing 2024 season that ended in the Wild Card Series. They had a great first half of the season but collapsed down the stretch and did not win a playoff game. And they already lost Corbin Burnes to the Arizona Diamondbacks and could lose Anthony Santander. The Orioles should add […]

Roki Sasaki signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, ending his long free-agency search. He narrowed his list down to the Dodgers, Toronto Blue Jays, and San Diego Padres before making his final decision. After losing out on Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto, and Corbin Burnes, Toronto pulled out all the stops. According to Sportsnet’s […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have made another big signing with the addition of Taner Scott. The former Marlins and Padres closer was considered the top relief pitcher on the market. That move is expected to begin a domino effect among relievers. MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reported that Carlos Estevez is gaining interest from the Toronto […]

Once again, the Los Angeles Dodgers struck quickly and decisively. Even after multiple signings this offseason, president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and general manager Brandon Gomes have been aggressive. That aggressive tone continued Sunday with the signing of reliver Tanner Scott to a four-year, $72 million pact. After his signing, ESPN’s Jeff Passan broke […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are signing yet another strong player. Los Angeles is agreeing to a four-year, $72 million deal with Tanner Scott, per MLB.com. Scott is a closer that had interest from many other teams including the Chicago Cubs, and Toronto Blue Jays. The deal is an absolutely devastating blow to the Cubs, who […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are aggressively pursuing free agent slugger Anthony Santander, with discussions gaining momentum. The Blue Jays, who have been tied to Santander since the offseason began, are eager to secure his services after missing out on other notable free agents. “SOURCE: Blue Jays’ talks with Anthony Santander picked up. Jays are determined […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made history on Saturday with the signing of 17-year-old Joseph Deng, a right-handed pitcher from South Sudan. Deng becomes the first player from South Sudan to sign a professional baseball contract, marking a significant milestone for Major League Baseball and the Dodgers’ global scouting efforts. Standing at 6-foot-7 and weighing 185 […]

The Chicago Cubs have made some moves this offseason, most notably trading Cody Bellinger to the New York Yankees and also acquiring slugger Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros. With only a few weeks until spring training, will the Cubbies make any more moves? Chairman Tom Ricketts spoke on that topic during a recent interview […]

When Roki Sasaki announced that he would be making the transition to the MLB after a fruitful stint in the Nippon Professional Baseball League in Japan, the eyes of many executives grew, as signing Sasaki could give them the opportunity to acquire the services of a potential top of the rotation starter for a cost-controlled […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have had to operate under some considerable financial constraints even as they’ve managed to string together a run of consistently good baseball. This is simply the reality for the Brewers; they cannot compete with the financial giants of the league in free agency, so all they could hope for is to draft […]

Just a few months after winning the World Series over the New York Yankees, life just keeps getting better for Los Angeles Dodgers fans. After months of debate over where Japanese superstar Roki Sasaki would go, he announced on Friday that he will be signing with the Dodgers for the 2025 season. The Sasaki sweepstakes […]

The Seattle Mariners have bolstered their bullpen depth by signing hard-throwing right-hander Shintaro Fujinami to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training. Fujinami, who turns 31 in April, brings a mix of untapped potential and previous struggles to the Mariners’ pitching staff. “Shintaro Fujinami and the Mariners have agreed on a contract, sources […]

The highly anticipated Japanese pitching phenom, Roki Sasaki, has officially signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Sasaki made the announcement on Instagram. The 23-year-old right-hander was one of the most sought-after international free agents this offseason, drawing interest from 20 MLB teams, including the Padres and Blue Jays. “Roki Sasaki has announced on Instagram that […]

The New York Mets took another significant step in reshaping their roster, agreeing to a two-year, $22 million deal with left-handed reliever A.J. Minter. The deal, which includes an opt-out after the first year, adds a critical piece to the Mets’ bullpen while signaling a shift in their free agency strategy. “A.J. Minter’s addition to […]

While the New York Mets won the Juan Soto sweepstakes, there were clear holes on the roster the team needed to address. One of them was the bullpen, which New York patched up by bringing in a former Atlanta Braves standout. The Mets have signed left-hander AJ Minter to a two-year, $22 million contract, pending […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are gearing up for a peculiar 2025 campaign, where they won’t be playing their home games at Tropicana Field. Still, the Rays are always trying to find shrewd deals that propels the team to success. Tampa Bay has signed right-handed relief pitcher Andrew Wantz to a two-year minor league contract, via […]

As Roki Sasaki searched for his MLB home, the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays were deemed the finalists to procure his services. While not yet officially announced, the defending World Series champions appear poised to win again. The Dodgers are nearing a deal to sign Sasaki, via MLB insider Mike […]

The St Louis Cardinals are entering a rebuild after a brutal 2024 season. Their offseason has been slow and full of Nolan Arenado trade rumors. But no move has happened yet, so they haven’t started filling out their lineup. After they trade Arenado, the Cardinals should add these free agents to finish off their offseason. […]

The Milwaukee Brewers just signed catcher Jorge Alfaro to a minor league deal with an invite to major league spring training. Alfaro’s 31 now and has been in the majors off and on for eight seasons, but lately, his career’s been all over the place. The Chicago Cubs released him in 2024 during spring training, […]

While the New York Mets long seemed like the favorites to sign Pete Alonso, talks between player and team have now deteriorated. But if Alonso ends up signing with another team, the Mets can at least say they put a strong effort forward. New York reportedly offered Alonso a three-year contract worth $68-70 million. The […]

It has been almost one month since the Chicago Cubs traded Cody Bellinger to the New York Yankees, as fans still wait for the organization to make another notable free agency signing. President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer has stayed active during the offseason, quickly scooping up left-handed starting pitcher Matthew Boyd, acquiring star outfielder […]

The San Diego Padres and catcher Martin Maldonado are reportedly in agreement on a contract, per Dennis Lin of The Athletic. According to Lin, it is a minor-league deal. Maldonado, 38, has played at the MLB level since the 2011 season. During his career, he has spent time with the Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Angels, […]

With Kyle Tucker traded to the Chicago Cubs and Alex Bregman set to depart, the Houston Astros will look much different in 2025. As they retool their roster, the Astros are trying to bring in a former infield standout for the Minnesota Twins and Seattle Mariners. Houston has reportedly offered Jorge Polanco a one-year, $4 […]

The New York Mets are ready to move on from Pete Alonso. Reports indicate that the negotiations have fallen off and the team is preparing for a post-Alonso world. Immediately, the Blue Jays emerged as favorites to sign Alonso. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale unveiled the Vladimir Guerrero Jr plan if Toronto lands the Mets’ first […]

The New York Mets made the biggest free-agent acquisition of the offseason by signing Juan Soto. Their 2024 team made the National League Championship Series with very little expectations. They made it because of great performances from role players and they brought one of those players back on Thursday. Andy Martino of SNY reported that […]