Dylan Coleman Goes From Royals To Astros

The Houston Astros have acquired relief pitcher Dylan Coleman from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for minor-league pitcher Carlos Mateo. The 27-year-old made 18 appearances for the Royals in the 2023 season but struggled to an 8.84 ERA alongside a massive 19.8% BB%. However, Coleman was far better in the 2022 season when he […]

Mookie Betts To Play Second Base Everyday In 2024

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Mookie Betts will serve as the everyday second baseman in the 2024 season, according to manager Dave Roberts. A natural second baseman, Betts saw time at the position again in the 2023 season and even logged 98 innings at shortstop. While he is a highly-regarded defender in right field, Betts playing […]

Wade Miley Re-Signs With Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers and left-hander Wade Miley have agreed to a one-year, $8.5 million deal to bring him back to the club for the 2024 season. The deal also includes a limited no-trade clause and a mutual option for the 2025 season. Miley spent the 2023 campaign in Milwaukee where he tossed a healthy 3.14 […]

Joe Ross Lands Major-League Deal With Brewers

Free-agent pitcher Joe Ross has agreed to a major-league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers, pending a physical. It's been some time since the right-hander saw a big-league mound, as Ross hasn't appeared since the 2021 campaign when he had a solid 4.17 ERA across 108 innings with the Washington Nationals, his only MLB team, while […]

Pirates Checking In On Jack Flaherty

Free-agent pitcher Jack Flaherty is being eyed by the Pittsburgh Pirates for a short-term deal should he be unable to land a longer deal on the open market. The right-hander burst onto the scene with a 3.34 ERA across 28 starts as a 22-year-old in the 2018 season, but injuries and underperformance have been constant […]

Mark Kastelic, Ridly Greig Placed On Long-Term IR By Senators

Ottawa Senators forwards Mark Kastelic (ankle) and Ridly Greig (lower body) were placed on Injured Reserve on Thursday. Kastelic has missed the last eight contests due to a high-ankle sprain suffered early in a 3-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Nov. 2. Prior to his injury, the 24-year-old was held pointless with eight […]

Thomas Chabot Activated Off Injured Reserve, Could Play Friday

The Ottawa Senators have activated defenseman Thomas Chabot off of injured reserve and could have him back in its lineup for Friday's road game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The blueliner has missed the last 10 games and last appeared against the New York Islanders on Oct. 26. It's been a relatively quiet offensive season […]

Gabriel Vilardi Activated Off Injured Reserve, Could Play Thursday

Winnipeg Jets center Gabriel Vilardi was activated off of injured reserve on Thursday and could be available for the evening's contest against the Edmonton Oilers. The forward has missed the last 18 games after getting injured against his old team, the Los Angeles Kings, in a game back on Oct. 17. "I'm happy to be […]

Kent Johnson Recalled From AHL

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kent Johnson has been recalled from Cleveland of the American Hockey League on Thursday. The 2021 fifth-overall pick cracked the Blue Jackets' roster out of camp but struggled with just one goal and three points in eight games while registering just 11 shots on goal. Johnson fared far better in Cleveland, […]

Patrick Kane Hoping For Season Debut In 7-10 Days

Detroit Red Wings forward Patrick Kane is hoping to make his team debut within the next 7-10 days after signing with the club on Tuesday. The veteran is coming off hip resurfacing surgery, a procedure that has proven very difficult to recover from for professional athletes. Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde said the club […]

Mark Giordano Week-To-Week With Broken Finger

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Mark Giordano is listed as week to week with a broken finger, according to head coach Sheldon Keefe. Giordano left the ice favoring his hand during the first period of Tuesday's win over the Florida Panthers and did not return to the game. He had already been ruled out for Thursday […]

Cardinals Interested In Dylan Cease

The St. Louis Cardinals are showing interest in trading for White Sox right-hander Dylan Cease. Rumors surrounding a Cease trade have intensified over the last 24 hours and it is believed a trade could get done sooner than later. The Cardinals' interest is intriguing as they have already made significant rotation splashes this winter with […]

Cubs Have Held Trade Talks On Tyler Glasnow

The Chicago Cubs and Tampa Bay Rays have held trade talks in regards to Rays right-hander Tyler Glasnow. With a $25 million salary for the 2024 season incoming for the big right-hander, the low-budget Rays are almost certain to trade him this offseason with several teams, not surprisingly, interested in his services. Of course, health […]

Wynton Bernard Inks Minors Pact With White Sox

The Chicago White Sox and minor-league outfielder Wynton Bernard have agreed to a minor-league pact for the 2024 season. The well-traveled Bernard has appeared in 1,010 minor-league games in a professional career that began in the 2012 season but he finally got the call to the big leagues when he played in 12 games with […]

Jackson Stephens Signs One-Year Deal With Braves

The Atlanta Braves and right-hander Jackson Stephens have agreed to a one-year, non-guaranteed split contract for the 2024 season. The club outrighted Stephens off of their 40-man roster earlier in the month but have brought him back on a non-guaranteed deal after he worked five appearances out of their bullpen in September. The 29-year-old worked […]

Penn Murfee Signs One-Year Deal With Braves

The Atlanta Braves and right-hander Penn Murfee have agreed to a one-year, non-guaranteed split contract for the 2024 season. The Braves scooped Murfee off waivers from the New York Mets two weeks ago, the second time he was claimed on waivers this offseason after the Mets originally claimed him from the Seattle Mariners. The 29-year-old […]

Ville Husso Back In The Crease Wednesday

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Ville Husso is back in the crease for Wednesday's road contest against the New York Rangers. The former Blues netminder has seen his playing time take a notable dip of late as he has made just one start since Nov. 11 but prevailed with a 5-2 win over the Boston Bruins. […]

Charlie Lindgren Starting Versus Kings Wednesday

Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren is the starting netminder for Wednesday's road game versus the Los Angeles Kings. The Capitals are playing their first of a back-to-back on Wednesday, meaning it's exceedingly likely Darcy Kuemper will get the nod Thursday in Anaheim against the Ducks. Certainly, it's Lindgren getting the tougher task. He will take […]

Jordan Greenway To Return Thursday

Buffalo Sabres forward Jordan Greenway will likely return to the lineup for Thursday's contest against the St. Louis Blues. The former Minnesota Wild winger has missed the last three games due to a personal matter. "I think he's a legitimate option for St. Louis. He looked very good," Sabres head coach Don Granato said. The […]

Corey Perry Has Contract Officially Terminated

The Chicago Blackhawks have officially terminated the contract of veteran forward Corey Perry after he was unclaimed off waivers over the last 24 hours. The Blackhawks confirmed Perry's absence was due to unacceptable behavior off of the ice but it's still unknown exactly what took place. Nonetheless, Perry is now a free agent free to […]

Shea Theodore Week-To-Week Following Surgery

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore is listed as week to week after undergoing surgery to help fix an upper-body injury. The rear guard has missed his team's last three contests with the ailment and will miss at least several more. It's a tough blow for a player having a big season. Theodore leads all […]

Randy Arozarena Being Shopped By Rays

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena is reportedly being shopped by the club and there's a good chance he will indeed be moved. The 28-year-old still has three seasons of club control attached to him and he is arbitration-eligible for the first time this offseason. Certainly, the Rays would get a haul for the star […]

Tigers Remain Interested In Starting Pitching

The Detroit Tigers remain in the market for additional starting pitching, even after finalizing a two-year, $24 million contract with veteran right-hander Kenta Maeda on Tuesday. The Tigers currently sit with a projected rotation of Tarik Skubal, Maeda, Casey Mize, Matt Manning, and one of Reese Olson or Sawyer Gipson-Long at the moment but are […]

Bo Bichette Likely Staying Put

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette likely won't be on the move this offseason despite rumors swirling that he could be traded. Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins spoke with the media on Wednesday and seemingly confirmed he is not interested in trading his shortstop. "He's a really good player, we're very fortunate to have […]

Erick Fedde Receiving KBO, MLB Interest

Free agent pitcher Erick Fedde is weighing offers from clubs from both the KBO and MLB. It was reported earlier in the month MLB clubs were showing interest in Fedde who recently was named the KBO's MVP after a dominant season with the NC Dinos while the club is reportedly ready to put its best […]

Emilio Pagan Agrees To Two-Year Pact With Reds

Free-agent reliever Emilio Pagan and the Cincinnati Reds agreed to a two-year, $16 million contract on Wednesday. The pact comes with a player option after the first year as well as a buyout and incentives. The right-hander spent the last two seasons with the Twins but earned his contract with a stout 2.99 ERA across […]

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Devon Levi Loaned To AHL Rochester

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Devon Levi has been loaned to the American Hockey League's Rochester Americans. The 21-year-old was given an opportunity to take over as the club's No. 1 netminder to begin the season but has struggled with both his health and his performance. The seventh-round pick from 2020 owns a 3.73 goals-against average and […]

Philipp Grubauer To Return To The Crease Tuesday

Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer (undisclosed) will be back between the pipes for Tuesday's contest versus the Chicago Blackhawks. The veteran netminder has missed the last week with an undisclosed ailment, last appearing in a Nov. 20 overtime loss to the Calgary Flames. "You saw that in the morning skate today, he's available and good […]

Dylan Larkin To Miss Wednesday's Contest

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (undisclosed) will not be in uniform for Wednesday night's contest against the New York Rangers with an undisclosed injury. Head coach Derek Lalonde said Larkin did not travel with the team, which likely rules him out for Thursday's back-to-back against the Chicago Blackhawks. "I think we'd hope and expect […]