Trevor Gott Signs With Athletics

Relief pitcher Trevor Gott signed with the Oakland Athletics on Friday. The 31-year-old pitched with the Seattle Mariners and New York Mets last season, appearing in 64 games with a 4.19 ERA. The A's could try to deploy Gott in high-leverage situations, hoping to move him for a prospect at the deadline if he shows... Read More

Edward Olivares Being Traded To Pirates

Outfielder Edward Olivares has been traded from the Kansas City Royals to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Olivares will be 28 in March and just received his first extended look in the majors this season. Over 107 games, he produced a 109 OPS+, indicating his offensive output was 9 percent better than the league average. The Pirates... Read More

Matt Carpenter, Ryan Kerr Headed To Braves

Designated hitter Matt Carpenter is going from the San Diego Padres to the Atlanta Braves in a three-player swap. The Braves also acquired relief pitcher Ray Kerr. Carpenter, 38, resurrected his career in 2022 with the New York Yankees, though he couldn't replicate that success for the Padres last season. Atlanta will hope to get... Read More

Shohei Ohtani Not In Toronto

Contrary to an earlier report on Friday, free-agent two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani was not on a plane that landed in Toronto that many assumed he was on. It's been a whirlwind day for Ohtani news, and this is yet another conflicting report with what had been released earlier in the day. As of right now,... Read More

Evan White Traded To Angels

First baseman Evan White is headed from Atlanta to the Los Angeles Angels. White was just acquired by Atlanta from Seattle. He hasn't appeared in the big leagues in two years. The 27-year-old has pop but it doesn't look like he has a good enough hit tool to carve out a regular role for a... Read More

David Fletcher, Max Stassi Headed To Atlanta

Infielder David Fletcher and catcher Max Stassi are on the move from the Los Angeles Angels to the Atlanta Braves. Fletcher is a 29-year-old utility man who provided a 0.1 WAR in 89 games last season. Stassi is 32 years old and hit .180 in 2022. He did not play in 2023 due to a... Read More

Nick Robertson, Victor Santos Heading To St. Louis For Tyler O'Neill

Pitchers Nick Robertson and Victor Santos have been reported as the package being sent from Boston to St. Louis for Tyler O'Neill. Robertson is a relief pitcher with major league experience and good strikeout numbers in a cup of coffee. He appeared in 22 1/3 innings for the Red Sox and Dodgers, striking out 26.... Read More

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Is Where Mets' Focus Lies

The New York Mets are concentrating on a deal with free-agent starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto and are seemingly less involved with two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani now. The Mets haven't been told they are out of the Ohtani sweepstakes, but their attention is being shifted to Yamamoto and other starting pitchers, such as Jordan Montgomery, Blake... Read More

Jordan Montgomery Still On Rangers Radar

Starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery was a big piece of the Texas Rangers championship season, and they are hoping to bring him back for 2024 and beyond. With an ERA of 3.20 and an FIP of 3.56 in 2023 for the Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals, Montgomery should be on most teams' radar this offseason. The... Read More

Jung-Hoo Lee To Be Posted In December

Korean outfielder Jung-Hoo Lee could be posted in early December after his medical records were sent from Lee's team, the Kiwoom Heroes, to the KBO on Nov. 22. The KBO will have to review them before sending them to the MLB, so it could take a week or so. Lee will be a hot name... Read More

Kenta Maeda Talks Have Intensified With Tigers

Starting pitcher Kenta Maeda has been in talks with the Detroit Tigers this week, and those talks have intensified over the last couple of days. Maeda signed an eight-year, $25 million contract with the Dodgers in 2016 that was full of incentives -- his first contract stateside. The Japanese-born pitcher will be 36 years old... Read More

Juan Soto "Absolutely 100 Percent" Going To Be Traded

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto has been the center of trade speculation for some time and Buster Olney believes it will conclude in a trade of the star this offseason. The 25-year-old is one of the biggest names in baseball and fantasy, with an uptick in leagues that use on-base percentage. Soto has led... Read More

Luis Arraez "Available" If Marlins Want To Talk Extension

Miami Marlins second baseman Luis Arraez said the team has not reached out to him about an extension yet, but he would be open to talking if they do. The batting champ made $6.1 million in 2023, his second year of arbitration. That figure could double in 2024. Arraez is under control through the 2025... Read More

Corey Kluber Undecided On Future

Starting pitcher Corey Kluber is not sure if he will look to pitch in 2024. Kluber's option wasn't picked up by the Red Sox this offseason. The 37-year-old had a 7.11 FIP, the worst of his career. If he plans on pitching next season, the two-time Cy Young Award winner may have to settle for... Read More

Jalen Beeks Sent Outright To Triple-A

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jalen Beeks has been placed on outright waivers. If Beeks goes unclaimed, he will likely elect free-agency to look for another opportunity. Cole Sulser and Josh Fleming were also sent to Triple-A. Beeks, in particular, has been an essential part of the Rays' pitching corps since coming over from the Red... Read More

Christian Bethancourt Placed On Outright Waivers

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Christian Bethancourt has been sent outright to Triple-A. Chances are Bethancourt will be unclaimed off waivers and wind up selecting free agency. Bethancourt started 89 games but eventually lost the starting job to Rene Pinto. He produced a .635 OPS on the season. Infielder Tristan Gray and outfielder Raimel Tapia were... Read More

White Sox Decline Option On Tim Anderson

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson saw his option declined on Saturday. Anderson is now a free agent. It's a $1 million buyout for the White Sox, as they declined a $14 million option. His .245/.286/.296 slash line was almost unfathomable for someone who had produced four straight above-average seasons that started with a batting... Read More

Cubs Decline Mutual Option On Brad Boxberger For 2024

Relief pitcher Brad Boxberger had his $5 million mutual option declined by the Cubs. He will receive an $800,000 buyout. Boxberger got into just 22 games as he dealt with multiple injuries. The 35-year-old pitched to a 4.95 ERA in 20 innings.

Cody Bellinger Declines Mutual 2024 Option

Outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger will be heading into free agency in 2024 after he declined his mutual option with the Chicago Cubs. Bellinger receives a $5 million buyout. Bellinger resurrected his career in Chicago this year and heads into free agency at 28. His .307/.356/.525 slash line with 26 home runs and 20 steals, combined... Read More

Johnathan Rodriguez Has Contract Purchased By Guardians

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Johnathan Rodriguez was selected to the 40-man roster. The 23-year-old led the system in average, home runs, RBI, OPS, and hits. He was selected in the third round of the 2017 MLB June Amateur Draft from the Carlos Beltran Academy in Puerto Rico. Rodriguez really grew into his power in 2022 when... Read More

Gabriel Moreno Homers In Game 2 Win

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno hit his fourth home run of the postseason during Saturday's 9-1 win in Game 2 against the Texas Rangers. It was a solo homer for Moreno, coming in the fourth inning off of starter Jordan Montgomery. The 23-year-old Venezuelan had a fine regular season in Arizona with a .747 OPS... Read More

Merrill Kelly Steller During Game 2 Win

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly threw seven innings of one-run baseball during Game 2 of the World Series Saturday night. He gave up three hits with zero walks while striking out nine on the night. A solo home run by Mitch Garver in the fifth inning was the lone blemish for Kelly. The 35-year-old... Read More

Max Scherzer To Start Game 3 Of The World Series

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Max Scherzer will be third in line to take the bump against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Scherzer will start the first game in Arizona. The 39-year-old struggled in two starts of the ALCS against the Houston Astros. It had been more than a month between appearances for Scherzer, so rust could have... Read More

Jordan Montgomery To Take Hill For Game 2 Of World Series

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery will be the starter for Game 2 of the World Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Bruce Bochy declined to name a Game 2 starter when he first named Nathan Eovaldi the starter for Game 1. Montgomery has had a career year and finds himself one of the better pitchers... Read More

Juan Soto Gaining Trade Interest From Chicago Cubs

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto will be one of the highlights of the offseason around the MLB. Another team is now being listed as involved in the trade sweepstakes — the Chicago Cubs. Soto will be a hot name during the GM Meetings that start on Nov. 7 in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Padres are... Read More

Adolis Garcia, Red Hot, Stays In The Four Hole

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia will again bat out of the cleanup position Saturday night. Garcia has six home runs in five games, including a walk-off Friday. His .357/.400/.804 slash line during the postseason is elite, and he figures to be in the running for World Series MVP honors, especially if he can keep his... Read More

Corbin Carroll Moved To Second For Game 2

Arizona Diamondback outfielder Corbin Carroll will swap places in the lineup with Ketel Marte. The Texas Rangers will start Jordan Montgomery for Game 2, moving the lefty-hitting Carroll down a slot. The Arizona lineup will stay the same as Game 1 outside of that small change. The more surprising move may be that Alek Thomas... Read More

Max Scherzer Has A Cut Across Right Thumb

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Max Scherzer (thumb) said he was bothered by a cut near the nail across his thumb during the ALCS. Mad Max doesn't think it will be a problem in the World Series, however. The 39-year-old gave up seven earned runs over 6 2/3 innings during the ALCS. Manager Bruce Bochy hasn't... Read More

Jace Peterson Added To World Series Roster For Arizona

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Jace Peterson was added to the World Series roster in place of pitcher Slade Cecconi. Peterson started the year with the Oakland Athletics and could now be days away from winning a World Series. The journeyman is known more for his speed than anything and could be used as a pinch-runner/late-inning defensive... Read More

Alek Thomas Hitting Seventh In Game 1

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Alek Thomas is in the lineup for Game 1 of the World Series, hitting seventh for the away team. Thomas will likely sit against a left-handed starter, such as Jordan Montgomery or Andrew Heaney, but he will likely start when a righty is on the mound. Thomas is an excellent defensive center... Read More