Cody Bellinger Earns NL Comeback Player Of The Year Award

Free-agent first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger was named the 2023 National League Comeback Player of the Year Tuesday. After winning the 2017 NL Rookie of the Year Award and the 2019 NL MVP, the 28-year-old struggled mightily offensively through the 2020 through 2022 seasons. However, he looked like his old self in 2023 with the Cubs, […]

Liam Hendriks Earns AL Comeback Player Of The Year Award

Free-agent relief pitcher Liam Hendriks (elbow) was named the 2023 American League Comeback Player of the Year Tuesday. The recognition was very fitting for the 34-year-old, who was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma last December but went into remission and made five appearances during the 2023 season in May and June with the White Sox. Unfortunately, […]

Jason Heyward Reportedly Re-Signs With Dodgers Monday

Free-agent outfielder Jason Heyward and the Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly agreed to a one-year, $9 million deal Monday, per MLB.com's Juan Toribio. The deal is pending a physical and the club has not confirmed the agreement. The 34-year-old veteran had a resurgent offensive 2023 season with the Dodgers, slashing .269/.340/.473 with 15 home runs and […]

Several Teams Showing Interest In Shane Bieber

MLB Network's Jon Morosi reported Tuesday that "several teams have been showing interest" in trading for Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber. Morosi thinks trade interest in the 28-year-old could pick up after the Winter Meetings. Bieber has one year of team control remaining, and while he did miss time in 2023 with right elbow […]

Could Dodgers Sign Shohei Ohtani And Yoshinobu Yamamoto?

MLB Network's Jon Heyman reported Tuesday that the Los Angeles Dodgers are considering the possibility of signing both two-way star Shohei Ohtani and top Japanese starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto this offseason. Both players are considered the top free agents this offseason and could command combined contracts of more than $700 million in guaranteed money, making […]

Yankees Hire Brad Ausmus As Bench Coach

The New York Yankees hired Brad Ausmus as their bench coach Tuesday, per MLB.com's Thomas Harrigan. The 55-year-old began his professional career in the Yankees organization and will bring five years of big-league managerial experience to the team. He also played for 18 seasons across four teams, earning three Gold Glove Awards as a catcher. […]

Yankees Reportedly Interested In Jung Hoo Lee

The New York Yankees are interested in left-handed Korean star outfielder Jung Hoo Lee, New York Post Sports reported Tuesday. The 25-year-old has hit .340 with 65 home runs, 69 stolen bases, and an .898 OPS through seven seasons in the KBO. Lee played just 86 games in 2023 due to an ankle injury but […]

"Majority Of Teams" Interested In Brandon Woodruff

MLB Network's Jon Morosi reported Monday that the "majority of teams" are interested in free-agent starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (shoulder). The 30-year-old was non-tendered by the Brewers last week after undergoing right shoulder surgery. There is a chance that he may not pitch at all in 2024, but he is expected to sign a multiyear […]

Stone Garrett Out Of Walking Boot, Aiming For Spring Training Return

Washington Nationals outfielder Stone Garrett (leg) ran on the treadmill for the first time Monday and is still aiming to be ready for spring training, per MASN's Bobby Blanco. The 27-year-old had his 2023 season cut short in August after suffering a fractured left fibula. This was a shame, as he was putting together a […]

Osvaldo Bido, A's Reach Major-League Deal Monday

FanSided's Robert Murray reported Monday that free-agent pitcher Osvaldo Bido and the Oakland Athletics agreed to a major-league contract. Further details were not provided. The 28-year-old righty made his big-league debut last season with the Pirates, making 16 appearances (nine starts) with a 2-5 record, 5.86 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and 20.3% strikeout rate. It remains […]

Josh Donaldson Wants To Play In 2024

Free-agent third baseman Josh Donaldson said in an interview with the Score's Josh Wegman Monday that he would like to play one more season. The 38-year-old dealt with a number of injuries in 2023 and was released by the Yankees, although he did sign with the Brewers and made their playoff roster. Donaldson finished the […]

Phillies Still In Play For Yoshinobu Yamamoto

The Philadelphia Phillies just signed a seven-year, $172 million contract extension with starting pitcher Aaron Nola, but Philadelphia Inquirer's Alex Coffey reported Monday that the team will likely try to sign one more starting pitcher this offseason. This includes Japanese right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who was officially posted Monday. Bringing in both Nola and Yamamoto would […]

Nationals, Blue Jays, Angels Among Teams Interested In Jeimer Candelario

MLB Network's Jon Morosi reported Monday that the Washington Nationals, Toronto Blue Jays, and Los Angeles Angels are among a number of teams interested in free-agent first/third baseman Jeimer Candelario. The soon-to-be 30-year-old had a solid 2023 season with the Nationals and Cubs, slashing .251/.336/.471 with 22 home runs, 70 RBI, and eight stolen bases […]

Mike Ford Designated For Assignment Tuesday

Seattle Mariners first baseman/designated hitter Mike Ford was designated for assignment Tuesday, per Seattle Sports. The move came to protect minor league outfielder Zach DeLoach from the Rule 5 draft. The 31-year-old provided power off the bench but little else, slashing .228/.323/.475 with 16 home runs and 34 RBI in 251 plate appearances. On the […]

Red Sox Close To Hiring Andrew Bailey As Pitching Coach

The Boston Red Sox are nearing an agreement to hire Andrew Bailey as their new pitching coach, per the Boston Globe's Alex Speier and Julie McWilliams. The former pitcher spent the last four seasons as the pitching coach of the Giants following two seasons as a member of the Angels' coaching staff. Bailey and new […]

Matt Chapman Declines Qualifying Offer

Free-agent third baseman Matt Chapman declined the $20.325 million qualifying offer from the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. The 30-year-old was one of seven players who received an offer this offseason, with none of them accepting. Chapman cooled off considerably after a red-hot start offensively in 2023 and finished with a .240/.330/.424 slash line, 17 […]

Skip Schumaker Earns NL Manager Of The Year Award

Miami Marlins manager Skip Schumaker was named the 2023 National League Manager of the Year on Tuesday. The Marlins had not posted a winning record in a full season since 2009, but Schumaker was able to earn a Wild Card spot with an 84-78 record in his first big-league season as a manager. Schumaker became […]

Brandon Hyde Wins AL Manager Of The Year Award

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde was named the 2023 American League Manager of the Year on Tuesday. Hyde's first season as the O's manager in 2019 resulted in a 54-108 record during the beginning of a rebuild. However, he led his team to a 101-61 record this season, winning the franchise's first AL East title […]

Shohei Ohtani May Be Open To Short-Term Deal

ESPN's Alden Gonzalez reported Monday that free-agent two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow) "might be open to a short-term deal with an exceedingly high average annual value." While initial talks heading into the offseason revolved around Ohtani potentially signing the biggest contract in baseball history, a short-term deal could increase his number of potential suitors. This […]

Bo Porter Joining Angels As First Base Coach

The Los Angeles Angels have hired Bo Porter to join new manager Ron Washington's staff as a first base coach, the Athletic's Britt Ghiroli reported Monday. Porter previously played on the Oakland Athletics when Washington was the team's manager and also served as a front-office member of the Atlanta Braves while Washington was a coach. […]

Rangers, Phillies Interested In Josh Hader

MLB Network insider Jon Morosi reported Monday that the Texas Rangers and Philadelphia Phillies have emerged as the top candidates to sign free-agent relief pitcher Josh Hader. The left-hander is the clear top bullpen arm on the free-agent market this offseason, converting 33 of 38 save opportunities with a 1.28 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and 36.8% […]

Brewers Expected To Name Pat Murphy As Next Manager

The Milwaukee Brewers are finalizing plans to promote bench coach Pat Murphy as their next manager, a source told MLB.com's Adam McCalvy on Monday night. Former manager Craig Counsell recently accepted the managerial position for the Cubs, creating an in-division vacancy. Brewers general manager Matt Arnold said Wednesday from the GM meetings that the team […]

Bobby Miller Takes Loss In Postseason Debut Start

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie starting pitcher Bobby Miller did not last long in National League Division Series Game 2's 4-2 loss to the Diamondbacks. The 24-year-old pitched just 1 2/3 innings, allowing three runs on four hits and two walks with one strikeout. Miller was successful overall in his first big-league regular season, going 11-4 […]

Zac Gallen Earns Game 2 Win Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen improved to 2-0 in Monday's National League Division Series Game 2 4-2 win over the Dodgers. Gallen pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing two runs on five hits (including a home run) and two walks with four strikeouts. The 28-year-old's regular season success has carried over into the playoffs, as […]

Paul Sewald Converts Third Postseason Save Of 2023

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald continued his stellar 2023 postseason, converting his third save in Monday's National League Division Series Game 2 4-2 win over the Dodgers. Sewald came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth up by two and shut the door with a 1-2-3 inning and a strikeout. The 33-year-old converted 34 […]

Dodgers Leaning Lance Lynn For NLDS Game 3 Start

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Monday that, while the team considered starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot for the National League Division Series Game 3 start on Wednesday, they are leaning towards veteran Lance Lynn, per MLB.com's Juan Toribio. However, pitching coach Mark Prior suggested that Lynn would be on a short leash if he […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. To Have Toe Surgery Tuesday

Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (toe) will undergo surgery to repair turf toe in his right foot on Tuesday, per MLB.com's Christina De Nicola. The procedure will prevent him from wearing a shoe and running for 12 weeks. The 25-year-old injured his toe on the cement block of the left-center-field wall at loanDepot Park […]

Raisel Iglesias Earns First Career Postseason Save Monday

Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias earned his first career postseason save in Monday's National League Division Series Game 2 5-4 win over the Phillies. Iglesias entered the game in the bottom of the ninth up by one with no outs and a runner on first. He got the first out on a flyout and ended […]

Zack Wheeler Pitches Well In Game 2 No-Decision

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler put forth another strong postseason effort in Monday's National League Division Series Game 2 5-4 loss to the Braves. Wheeler pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing three runs (two earned) on three hits (including a home run) and a walk with 10 strikeouts. The Braves would end up winning the […]

Chris Bassitt To Face Twins In Game 3 If Needed

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Chris Bassitt will get the ball for Game 3's wild-card series game against the Twins if the series goes that far, per Star Tribune's Bobby Nightengale. Bassitt would be opposed by Joe Ryan. The 34-year-old had an up-and-down season but finished well overall, going 16-8 with a 3.60 ERA, 1.18 […]