Cardinals Pursuing Zobrist

The St. Louis Cardinals are one of the teams interested in signing free agent Ben Zobrist to a multiyear deal, according to ESPN.com. The utility infielder is going to make some money on the market and the defending National League Central champions want to be the ones to provide it. After another solid regular season […]

Reds and D-Backs Discussing Trade Involving Phillips For Hill

The Cincinnati Reds and Arizona Diamondbacks have discussed a trade involving Brandon Phillips and Aaron Hill, according to Fox Sports. Phillips has to sign off on any trade, which will make it difficult to move the second baseman. The 34-year-old is owed $27 million through 2017, which means the Reds would likely have to eat […]

Astros Extend Qualifying Offer To Colby Rasmus

The Houston Astros have announced that they have extended the $15.8 million qualifying offer to outfielder Colby Rasmus. The @astros made a qualifying offer to outfielder Colby Rasmus today. — Houston Astros (@astros) November 6, 2015 It came as a slight surprise that the 29-year-old Colby Rasmus received the qualifying offer. The power-hitting Rasmus posted […]

Rangers Extend Qualifying Offer To Yovani Gallardo

The Texas Rangers have extended the $15.8 million qualifying offer to starting pitcher Yovani Gallardo, according to Evan Grant of Dallas Morning News. Rangers extend QO to Yo Gallardo. Does this make it either/or but not both on Gallardo/Colby Lewis? https://t.co/7k2bOUptex — Evan Grant (@Evan_P_Grant) November 6, 2015 The 29-year-old Gallardo has been a model […]

Reds May Move Chapman, Phillips, Frazier And Bruce

The Cincinnati Reds are looking to move both Aroldis Chapman, Brandon Phillips, Todd Frazier and Jay Bruce before the start of the 2016 season, according to BaseballEssential.com. The shutdown closer and second baseman are more likely to go than the others but there's a chance that all four players are gone before Spring Training. The […]

Pujols (Foot) Out 4 1/2 Months: Could Miss Opening Day

Albert Pujols underwent surgery on his foot last week and will be out of action for the next 4 1/2 months. The Angels slugger had a plantar plate repaired in his right foot. Pujols will now likely miss Opening Day for the 2016 season. The plantar fasciitis issue has been a nagging problem to the […]

Cardinals Extend Qualifying Offer To Heyward, Lackey

The St. Louis Cardinals have announced that they have extended the $15.8 million qualifying offer to outfielder Jason Heyward and starting pitcher John Lackey. The Cardinals have made qualifying offers to OF Jason Heyward and RHP John Lackey. — St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) November 6, 2015 The 26-year-old Heyward has put together a stellar six-year […]

Nationals Extend Qualifying Offer To Desmond, Zimmermann; Not Span, Fister

The Washington Nationals have extended the $15.8 million qualifying offer to shortstop Ian Desmond and starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann, as announced by James Wagner of the Washington Post. Nats say they've extended qualifying offers to Jordan Zimmermann and Ian Desmond. Denard Span doesn't get one. — James Wagner (@JamesWagnerWP) November 6, 2015 Desmond, 30, had […]

Padres Extend Qualifying Offer To Upton, Kennedy

The San Diego Padres have extended the $15.8 million qualifying offer to outfielder Justin Upton and starting pitcher Ian Kennedy, according to Padres beat writer Corey Brock. #Padres will make qualifying offer to J-Up; leaning toward yes on IPK. https://t.co/Kc7pkrAvIp — Corey Brock (@FollowThePadres) November 5, 2015 Over his nine-year career, Upton, 28, has spent […]

Orioles Extend Qualifying Offer To Chen, Davis & Wieters

The Baltimore Orioles have announced that they have extended the $15.8 million qualifying offer to starting pitcher Wei-Yin Chen, first baseman Chris Davis, and catcher Matt Wieters. The Orioles have made Qualifying Offers to LHP Wei-Yin Chen, INF Chris Davis, and C Matt Wieters. — Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) November 6, 2015 Chen, 30, is testing […]

Blue Jays Extend Qualifying Offer To Marco Estrada

The Toronto Blue Jays have announced that they have extended a $15.8 million qualifying offer to starting pitcher Marco Estrada. The Toronto Blue Jays have extended a qualifying offer to RHP Marco Estrada. pic.twitter.com/WZCaUWqIFs — Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) November 6, 2015 Extending a qualifying offer to Estrada came as a bit of a surprise. […]

White Sox Extend Qualifying Offer To Samardzija

The Chicago White Sox have extended the $15.8 million qualifying offer to starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija, according to ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick. #WhiteSox announce they've made a qualifying offer to Jeff Samardzija. #theshark — Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) November 6, 2015 Samardzija, 30, had a rough season in his one and only year with the Chicago White Sox. […]

Mariners Extend Qualifying Offer To Hisashi Iwakuma

The Seattle Mariners announced that they have extended the $15.8 million qualifying offer to starting pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma. The #Mariners have confirmed that they have extended a qualify offer to free agent RHP Hisashi Iwakuma. — MarinersPR (@MarinersPR) November 6, 2015 The 34-year-old Iwakuma has found success in his four years with the Seattle Mariners. […]

Cubs Extend Qualifying Offer To Dexter Fowler

The Chicago Cubs have extended the $15.8 million qualifying offer to outfielder Dexter Fowler, as announced by Cubs beat writer Carrie Muskat. #Cubs will make qualifying offer to Dexter Fowler. $15.8 million — Carrie Muskat (@CarrieMuskat) November 6, 2015 Acquired from the Astros prior to the 2015 season, the Cubs hoped Fowler would have productive year […]

Brantley Undergoes Shoulder Surgery: Out Till May

Michael Brantley will be sidelined between five and six months after undergoing surgery on his right shoulder Monday morning. The Cleveland Indians outfielder will likely miss all of Spring Training and potentially the first month of the 2016 season after he suffered a slight labrum tear when diving for a ball in September. This isn’t […]

Dodgers Extend Qualifying Offer To Greinke, Anderson, Kendrick

The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced that they have extended a $15.8 million qualifying offer to starting pitchers Zack Greinke, Brett Anderson and second baseman Howie Kendrick. #Dodgers extend qualifying offers to Zack Greinke, Brett Anderson and Howie Kendrick. https://t.co/EJhc9bMz4P — Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) November 6, 2015 After Greinke announced that he would opt out […]

Mets Extend Murphy Qualifying Offer

National League Division and Championship Series star second baseman Daniel Murphy received a $15.8 million qualifying offer from the New York Mets, according to ESPN's Adam Rubin. The New York Mets have made a one-year, $15.8 million qualifying offer to free-agent infielder Daniel Murphy.... https://t.co/45uxE2Jaoy — Adam Rubin (@AdamRubinESPN) November 6, 2015 Over seven years, the […]

Alex Gordon Declines Player Option, Receives Qualifying Offer

Following the decline of his $13.75 million player option that makes Alex Gordon a free agent, the Kansas City Royals outfielder received a $15.8 million qualifying offer, as reported by the Royals. (Cont.) The #Royals also announce that they will make a qualifying offer to OF Alex Gordon, who declined his player option yesterday. — […]

Fielder And Harvey Win Comeback Player Of The Year Awards

Texas Rangers DH Prince Fielder has been named the AL Comeback Player of the Year for 2015 after an excellent season while the New York Mets Matt Harvey won the same award for the NL. In 2014, Fielder only played in 42 games until he was required to undergo season-ending surgery on his neck. After […]

2016 Free Agents and Potential Qualifying Offer Fates

Now that we've entered the MLB offseason, it's time to talk qualifying offers. Teams will spend the next few days deciding whether or not to extend a qualifying offer to their impending free agents. The qualifying offer system was designed to replace the old arbitration-based system that used Type A, B, and C free agents. […]

Mondesi Makes MLB History With Debut In WS

Raul Mondesi made MLB history on Friday when he became the first player to make his MLB debut during a World Series. The Kansas City Royals infielder pinched-hit in the fifth inning of the game for pitcher Matt Duffy. Mondesi struck out swinging against Noah Syndergaard on an almost 100 mph fastball. Even though the […]

Cespedes Starting In CF, Conforto In LF

Yoenis Cespedes is starting in center field and batting cleanup for the New York Mets in Friday's Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals. Cespedes had trouble on the first defensive play of the World Series, which led to an inside-the-park home run for Alcides Escobar. In Game 2, the 30-year-old […]

Rockies Decline Morneau's $9 Million Option For 2016

The Colorado Rockies declined Justin Morneau's $9 million mutual option for the 2016 season, which makes the first baseman a free agent. The 34-year-old had two good seasons in Colorado except this season will filled with injuries. The Rockies decided to part ways with Morneau and save $9 million for next season. The #Rockies have […]

Buehrle Could Win GG At 36

Mark Buehrle could win his fifth career Gold Glove since he’s one of the American League finalist for the great pitching defense he provided this season. The Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher won four straight Gold Gloves from 2009-2012. Buehrle hasn’t won the award in three years while a different pitcher has won the award. […]

Morales Coming Off The Bench In Game 3

Kendrys Morales will not be in the starting lineup for the Kansas City Royals for Game 3 of the World Series on Friday against the New York Mets. Since the series shifts over to New York for the next three games, there will no longer be a DH spot in the lineup, which means there’s […]

Marlins Hire Mattingly As Manager

The Miami Marlins have hired Don Mattingly as the team’s next manager. As soon as Mattingly and the Los Angeles Dodgers parted ways, the Marlins immediately wanted to interview him. It’s a four-year deal with the expectation of the terms of the deal to be revealed during a press conference after the conclusion of the […]

Melancon Wins NL Reliever Of The Year Award

Pittsburgh Pirates closer Mark Melancon was awarded the 2015 Trevor Hoffman National League Reliever of the Year during Wednesday’s Game 2 of the World Series. The 30-year-old right-hander led all of MLB in saves, converting 51-of-53 chances during the 2015 season. Melancon supported his save total with a 2.23 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 62/14 K/BB […]

Andrew Miller Wins AL Reliever Of The Year

New York Yankees closer Andrew Miller was awarded the 2015 Mariano Rivera American League Reliever of the Year Wednesday night during the World Series. Miller had 36 saves in his first year as the Yankees closer. The 30-year-old finished the season with a 2.04 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 100/20 K/BB ratio over the course of […]

Young Still Pitching Game 4 Of WS

Chris Young will still start Game 4 of the World Series for the Kansas City Royals despite throwing 53 pitches in relief for Game 1 on Tuesday. Game 4 isn’t until Saturday, which means Young will still be on normal rest for his original scheduled start. With the score 4-4 in extra innings, Royals manager […]

Utley Plans To Return For 2016 Season

Chase Utley is planning to return for the 2016 MLB season. The second baseman will likely not return with the Los Angeles Dodgers because the team is expected to decline Utley’s $15-million option for 2016 since he did not have 500 at-bats in 2015. The 36-year-old has played for 13 years and hasn’t been healthy […]