Pirates Interested In Kyle Gibson

The Pittsburgh Pirates are reportedly one of the teams interested in free-agent starting pitcher Kyle Gibson, per MLB Network's Jon Heyman. The 35-year-old compiled a 10-8 record with a poor 5.05 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 20.1% strikeout rate in 31 starts with the Phillies in 2022. However, he was a useful fantasy streamer at times […]

Miguel Cabrera To Retire After 2023 Season

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera announced Monday that the 2023 season will be his last. It will be the 21st season of the 39-year-old's Hall-of-Fame career. Cabrera hasn't been fantasy relevant for the past several seasons and slashed .254/.305/.317 with five home runs and 43 RBI through 433 plate appearances in 2022. However, he […]

Giants Interested In Brandon Nimmo, Cody Bellinger

San Francisco Chronicles' Susan Slusser reported Tuesday that the San Francisco Giants have checked in on free-agent outfielders Brandon Nimmo and Cody Bellinger. The Giants agreed to a one-year deal with Mike Yastrzemski earlier in the off-season, but they could still use a good deal of help at the position. Nimmo would provide a reliable […]

Trea Turner "Likely" Phillies' Top SS Target

Free agent shortstop Trea Turner is "likely" the Philadelphia Phillies' top target among all available players at the position, per MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. Turner would provide defensive stability to a generally weak overall defense while adding to an already-strong lineup. This move would also allow for a reunion between Turner and Bryce Harper, who were […]

Angels Trade For Hunter Renfroe Tuesday

The Los Angeles Angeles acquired outfielder Hunter Renfroe from the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday in exchange for pitchers Janson Junk, Elvis Peguero, and Adam Seminaris. The 30-year-old will likely slot into an everyday outfield role with Mike Trout and Taylor Ward while providing power to the Angels' lineup. Renfroe slashed .255/.315/.492 with 29 home runs and […]

Cody Bellinger Reportedly Looking For One-Year Deal

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reported Sunday that free agent first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger is interested in signing a one-year deal over a multi-year, per his agent Scott Boras. The 27-year-old was non-tendered by the Dodgers after slashing .210/.265/.389 with 19 home runs, 68 RBI, and 14 stolen bases in 550 plate appearances. While he struggled […]

Yankees And Red Sox Reach Out To Kodai Senga

Both the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox have contacted free agent starting pitcher Kodai Senga's representatives, MLB Network's Jon Morosi tweeted Monday. The 29-year-old, who pitched in 11 seasons for Nippon Professional Baseball's Fukuoka Softbank Hawks, is an unrestricted free agent who is not attached to draft pick compensation. This will make Senga […]

Braves And Twins Also Have Interest In Mitch Haniger

The Atlanta Braves and Minnesota Twins have reportedly shown interest in free agent outfielder Mitch Haniger, per Prospects Lives' Joe Doyle. MLB Networks' Jon Morosi also tweeted Monday that the Dodgers, Angels, and Rangers are interested in the 31-year-old. Haniger has had difficulty staying healthy throughout his career, but he has typically provided power and […]

Mets Meet With Justin Verlander

The New York Mets met with free agent starting pitcher and American League Cy Young winner Justin Verlander on a Zoom call last week, per the Athletic's Ken Rosenthal. Per Rosenthal's report, the Mets would consider Verlander if they cannot re-sign departed free agent Jacob deGrom. The 39-year-old compiled an 18-4 record with a 1.75 […]

Aaron Judge To Meet With Giants Tuesday

Free agent outfielder Aaron Judge was seen in San Francisco Monday and will reportedly meet with the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday, per MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. The Giants are the first team other than the Yankees to meet with the reigning American League Most Valuable Player this offseason and are considered a significant competitor in […]

Buck Showalter Earns NL Manager Of Year Award Tuesday

New York Mets manager Buck Showalter earned the National League Manager of the Year Award Tuesday. The award was Showalter's fourth Manager of the Year Award of his career, tying him with Tony La Russa and Bobby Cox for the most in history. He also earned the award with the New York Yankees in 1994, […]

Terry Francona Wins Thirds AL Manager Of Year Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona was named the American League Manager of the Year for the third time in his career on Tuesday. He also won the award with Cleveland in 2013 and 2016. Despite not having a star-studded roster, the Guardians won 92 games in 2022, earning them the American League Central Division title. […]

Mariners Willing To Trade Chris Flexen, Marco Gonzales

MLB.com's Jon Morosi reported Tuesday that the Seattle Mariners would be willing to trade either starting pitcher Chris Flexen or Marco Gonzales. Flexen is in the final year of his contract and Gonzales is under contract for another two seasons with a $15 million club option for 2025. Both were important pieces in the Mariners' […]

Mets Still Pursuing Kodai Senga

SNY's Andy Martino reported Tuesday that the New York Mets are "forging ahead" with their pursuit of Japanese right-handed starting pitcher Kodai Senga. The Mets have lost several key starting rotation pieces to the free-agent market and will need to fill those spots in order to remain towards the top of the National League East. […]

Nick Martinez Reportedly Returning To Padres

Free-agent pitcher Nick Martinez is reportedly returning to the San Diego Padres after opting out of his contract with the team to start the offseason, per NY Post's Jon Heyman. Both sides agreed Tuesday, but details were not disclosed. The 32-year-old played a large part in both the starting rotation and out of the bullpen […]

Mets Considering Whether To Pursue Justin Verlander

SNY's Andy Martino reported Tuesday that the New York Mets are "considering whether to pursue" veteran free-agent starting pitcher Justin Verlander. The Mets had several members of their starting rotation enter the free-agent market this offseason, so they will need to fill some gaps if they hope to make it to the playoffs once again. […]

Rays Release Brendan McKay Monday

The Tampa Bay Rays released former first-round pick starting pitcher/potential two-way player Brendan McKay Monday, per Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin. The 26-year-old lefty was the fourth overall pick in the 2017 draft. McKay made his big-league debut in 2019, pitching 49 innings with a 5.14 ERA. However, he has dealt with several arm injuries […]

Astros Targeting Anthony Rizzo At First Base

Ken Rosenthal reported in the Athletic Monday that the Houston Astros are targeting Anthony Rizzo as their top first-base free agent. The New York Yankees extended a $19.65 million qualifying offer to the 33-year-old, who has until Tuesday afternoon to act on it. Rizzo provided a good deal of power for the Yankees in 2022, […]

Braves An Unlikely Landing Spot For Jacob deGrom

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal said that it is "highly unlikely" that the Atlanta Braves will sign free-agent starting pitcher Jacob deGrom. The Braves and Texas Rangers have been considered two of the New York Mets' top competitors, However, the asking price for the 34-year-old is reportedly high, and the Braves already have a strong starting […]

Twins Decline Miguel Sano's Club Option Monday

The Minnesota Twins declined first/third baseman Miguel Sano's $14.25 million club option Monday, per MLB's Do-Hyoung Park. The option included a $2.75 million buyout. Sano signed a three-year, $30 million extension with the Twins after hitting 34 homers in 2019, and while he did hit 30 HR in 2021, he hasn't hit above .223 since […]

Twins Decline Dylan Bundy's Club Option Monday

The Minnesota Twins declined starting pitcher Dylan Bundy's $11 million club option Monday, per MLB's Do-Hyoung Park. The option included a $1 million buyout. The 29-year-old turned in some strong starts in 2022 but ended the season with a disappointing 8-8 record, 4.89 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, and 15.8% strikeout rate in 29 starts and 140 […]

Dodgers Decline Jimmy Nelson's Club Option Tuesday

The Los Angeles Dodgers declined relief pitcher Jimmy Nelson's $1.1 million club option Tuesday, per MLB's Thomas Harrigan. Nelson underwent Tommy John surgery in August 2021 and did not pitch in 2022, but recorded a solid 1.86 ERA and 37.9% strikeout rate in 29 innings pitched out of the bullpen prior to the surgery. The […]

Oscar Colas Could Start 2023 Season In Outfield With White Sox

Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said Tuesday during Day 1 of MLB's General Managers Meetings that outfield prospect Oscar Colas could be an in-house option to start at right field, per the Athletic's James Fegan. AJ Pollock declined his $13 million player option Tuesday, opening an outfield spot for the team. Hahn said […]

Drew Smyly Declines Option, Considering Cubs Reunion

Starting pitcher Drew Smyly declined his $10 million mutual option with the Chicago Cubs Tuesday, but remains in contact with the club on a possible new deal, per NBC Sports' Gordon Wittenmyer. The 33-year-old had a nice bounce-back 2022 season, going 7-8 with a 3.47 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and 20.4% strikeout rate over 22 starts […]

Sean Murphy A Topic Of Trade Talks For A's

Oakland Athletics general manager David Forst said Tuesday that catcher Sean Murphy was mentioned numerous times during Day 1 of MLB's General Managers Meetings, per MLB's Martin Gallegos. Forst said, "He's obviously a popular topic of discussion when I talk to other clubs". The 28-year-old is under the team's control through the 2025 season and […]

Red Sox Decline Tommy Pham's Team Option Monday

The Boston Red Sox declined outfielder Tommy Pham's one-year, $12 million team option Monday, per the Athletic's Chad Jennings. The veteran was traded from the San Diego Padres during the 2022 season and ended up with a .236/.312/.374 slash line, 17 home runs, 63 RBI, and eight stolen bases in 622 total plate appearances. Pham […]

Eric Hosmer Reportedly Not Opting Out Of Contract

New York Post's Jon Heyman reported Monday that Boston Red Sox first baseman Eric Hosmer will not be opting out of the remaining three years of his eight-year, $144 million contract. Hosmer is owed $39 million over the final three years of his current contract, most of which will be paid by his former team, […]

White Sox Decline Josh Harrison's 2023 Club Option

The Chicago White Sox declined veteran second/third baseman Josh Harrison's $5.5 million club option for 2023 Monday, per MLB's Scott Merkin. The option includes a $1.5 million buyout. The 35-year-old put up decent numbers with the White Sox in 2022 while providing a clubhouse presence, slashing .256/.317/.370 with seven home runs and 27 RBI in […]

Jurickson Profar Opts Out Of Contract Monday

Outfielder Jurickson Profar opted out of the final year of his three-year, $21 million contract with the San Diego Padres Monday, per the MLB Player's Association Communication Department. Profar's three-year contract gave him the ability to opt out after each of the first two seasons. His 2022 season was a rebound from 2021, as he […]

Red Sox Decline James Paxton's Team Option

The Boston Red Sox declined their two-year, $26 million team option on starting pitcher James Paxton Monday, per the Athletic's Chad Jennings. The 34-year-old lefty spent the 2021 season recovering from Tommy John surgery and has only made a combined six starts since 2019 due to a host of injuries. However, Paxton does have an […]