Mets Still Trying To Acquire Josh Harrison

If you’re sick of hearing rumors about the New York Mets trying to acquire a second baseman this offseason, you’re not alone. Those rumors aren’t going away anytime soon, as it’s been reported that although the Mets are still trying to acquire infielder Josh Harrison from the Pittsburgh Pirates, the free agency route is more likely. […]

Matt Kemp Not In Dodgers Plans

It's become obvious that the Los Angeles Dodgers have no intention of keeping outfielder Matt Kemp on their active roster to begin the regular season, and they will instead continue to look for a trade partner. The Dodgers have targeted "three or four" potential landing spots for Kemp, according to someone closer to the situation. […]

Amir Garrett Feeling Stronger After Surgery

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Amir Garrett (hip), who finished 3-8 with a 7.39 ERA and 1.61 WHIP in 14 starts in 2017, said he feels stronger after undergoing right hip surgery. He received platelet-rich plasma and stem-cell injections in his hip as well. "It helped a lot. I feel a lot stronger and stuff now. […]

Mets Starters Healthy Leading Up To Spring Training

New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway said starting pitchers Jacob deGrom, Noah Syndergaard, Matt Harvey, Steven Matz and Zack Wheeler have shown good results in their respective throwing programs, and each are expected to be full participants when spring workouts start Feb. 14. That doesn't mean that the Mets won't be careful with each pitcher's […]

Mets Not Expected To Name Closer Before Season

New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway doesn't plan on naming a specific closer in spring training. Relief pitchers Jeurys Familia, AJ Ramos, Anthony Swarzak and Jerry Blevins are all suited for high-leverage situations. "I don't think we're going to name a closer to start the season," Callaway told MLB.com in a telephone interview. "If there […]

Preston Claiborne Signs Minor League Deal With Indians

Right-handed pitcher Preston Claiborne has signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians, which includes an invitation to spring training. Claiborne appeared in just one game last season at the major league level, but he pitched well in Triple-A. In 38 Triple-A appearances, he put up a sparkling 1.89 ERA. The 30-year-old will be […]

Steven Matz Says Elbow Is Pain-Free

Something that hasn’t been said often throughout New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz’s (elbow) career is that he’s been pain-free. Matz told the New York Daily News that he currently feels no ill effects in his elbow after surgery to reposition his ulnar nerve, which ended his 2017 season, and he expects to be ready […]

Miguel Cabrera Unlikely To Be Traded

Detroit Tigers general manager Al Avila doesn't see it as likely that the club will trade first baseman Miguel Cabrera amidst their rebuild. "That's hard to predict as far as Miggy's concerned,'' Avila said. "That's a huge contract, and those kind of contracts are not usually moved or easily moved.'' Cabrera had the worst season […]

Michael Fulmer, Victor Martinez On Track For Spring Training

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer (elbow) and designated hitter Victor Martinez (heart) are expected to be at full strength for spring training. Fulmer had elbow surgery in September and Martinez had a surgical procedure to fix an irregular heartbeat around the same time. "He's thrown out to 180 feet with no restrictions and no […]

Carlos Gomez Interested In Re-Signing

Free-agent outfielder Carlos Gomez is interested in re-signing with the Texas Rangers, and he rode a helicopter Tuesday across the island of the Dominican Republic to meet with general manager Jon Daniels. The 32-year-old Gomez hit only .255 with a .340 on-base percentage and .802 OPS in 105 games with the Rangers in 2017 and […]

Angels to Implement Six-Man Rotation in 2018

The Los Angeles Angels are likely to implement a six-man rotation in 2018. "I think that's probably the route we will go, but we're going to wait until we get to Spring Training, and then we can make some decisions there," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. "I think it makes a lot of sense right […]

Chris Archer Doesn't Expect To Be Traded

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer feels confident that he won't be traded before the start of the season. “I’ve talked to (GM) Erik (Neander) a lot and he’s made me feel pretty good about being with the Rays in 2018," Archer said. Archer has mostly been linked to the Cardinals this offseason, but […]

Jose Martinez One To Watch In 2018

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jose Martinez hit .309/.379/.518 in 307 plate appearances in 2017, and although he doesn't have a clear path to playing time this season, there are reasons to believe his performance last year can be repeated. Despite the fact that he'll turn 30 this summer, Martinez had elite plate command in 2017. […]

Brewers Make Trade Offer For Christian Yelich

The Milwaukee Brewers have shown "strong interest" in Marlins outfielder Christian Yelich and have made a trade offer, according to a source. The Brewers are one of at least 15 teams to be interested in Yelich, and talks between Milwaukee and Miami aren't believed to have gotten very far Tuesday. Yelich is one of the […]

Tigers Sign Alexi Amarista

The Detroit Tigers signed free-agent infielder Alexi Amarista to a minor league deal Tuesday, according to a source. The Little Ninja is mainly useful for his positional versatility, and he figures to perform as a super-utility player for the rebuilding Tigers. Amarista hit just .238 with the Rockies in 2017 in 96 games, and he […]

Lance Lynn, Alex Cobb May Wait For Yu Darvish To Sign

Free-agent starting pitchers Lance Lynn and Alex Cobb could wait for free-agent starters Yu Darvish and Jake Arrieta to sign before they land deals. Both Lynn and Cobb appear to be fallback options for teams that lose out on Darvish and Arrieta. Arrieta, who is the consensus No. 2 starter on the market behind Darvish, […]

Cubs Sign Chris Gimenez

Chris Cotillo of SB Nation reports that free-agent catcher Chris Gimenez has agreed to a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs. Gimenez, 35, hit .220 with seven home runs last season for the Twins. Willson Contreras has a firm grip as the Cubs starting catcher, but Gimenez should have a good chance to earn […]

Mets Not Discussing Bartolo Colon

The New York Mets are not discussing free-agent starting pitcher Bartolo Colon, according to at least two members of the team's front office. “You never know, things could change, but it’s not something I see happening,” one source said. “It’s not a name I’ve been hearing.” Colon pitched three seasons for the Mets and would […]

Yu Darvish Has Five-Year Offer On The Table

Free-agent starting pitcher Yu Darvish has at least one five-year offer on the table from an undisclosed team, according to a source. The Cubs, Twins, Rangers, Dodgers and Brewers are all believed to be interested in signing Darvish. While the Japanese right-hander struggled against the Astros in the World Series, he remains the best starter […]

Koji Uehara Expects To Play One More Year

Free-agent relief pitcher Koji Uehara said he expects to retire after one more season in 2018, although he's not interested in signing a minor league deal. "I want to play this year, for one more year," the free-agent right-hander said at a baseball clinic in Fukushima. "If I get a contract, I'm more than 90 […]

Jose Bautista Working Out Hard In Offseason

Free-agent outfielder Jose Bautista has been working out diligently this offseason in hopes of bouncing back after posting a .203/.308/.366 slash line in 157 games in 2017 with the Blue Jays, according to his agent, Jay Alou. Joey Bats' OPS numbers have been on a drastic decline each of the last three years, and fantasy […]

Chris Sale Working on Strength From Start to Finish

Tim Britton of the Providence Journal has reported that Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale is executing a plan to increase his physical ability to stay strong and prevent fatigue at the end of the season. Sale stated he has had conversations with the trainer and manager regarding a plan that includes not only […]

David Wright's Future Uncertain

New York Mets third baseman David Wright (back, shoulder) admitted that his playing future is uncertain after missing all of the 2017 season after undergoing rotator cuff surgery on his right shoulder and surgery to remove bone spurs and fix a herniated disc in his back. "It really hurts to say this, but I obviously […]

Randal Grichuk Likely To See Bulk Of Playing Time In Right Field

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk, who was traded over from the Cardinals on Friday, is the leading candidate to see most of the playing time in right field in 2018, according to general manager Ross Atkins. Toronto likes his defense, so he could play all three outfield positions. It makes perfect sense with the […]

Randal Grichuk Dealt To Blue Jays

Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reports that St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Randal Grichuk has been dealt to the Blue Jays for relief pitcher Dominic Leone and pitching prospect Connor Greene. Grichuk will now get everyday at-bats on his new team. The outfielder has always shown up in the power column, but has struggled to maintain […]

Red Sox Make Five-Year, $125 Million Offer To J.D. Martinez

The Boston Red Sox are believed to have offered five years and roughly $125 million to free-agent outfielder J.D. Martinez, according to a source. It's around the same deal that oufielder Josh Hamilton received from the Angels five years ago. Martinez, who hit .303 with 45 home runs and 104 RBI in 119 games between […]

Bryce Harper Is Extremely Focused

Texas Rangers infielder Joey Gallo has been working out in Las Vegas with Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper, and Gallo says he sees something different in Harper this offseason. Gallo and Harper grew up together and played travel ball together. "At the workouts, he's as focused as I've ever seen him," Gallo said Thursday on […]

Johan Santana Not Officially Retired

Free-agent starting pitcher Johan Santana said he is not officially retired from baseball and is considering a comeback. Santana had multiple surgeries on his left shoulder and hasn't pitched in the big leagues since 2012. It's an extreme long shot that he makes it back if he decides to give it another shot.

Lance Lynn Drawing Interest From At Least Four Teams

Free-agent starting pitcher Lance Lynn has "a healthy market," according to MLB.com's Jon Morosi, that includes at least four teams -- the Twins, Angels, Orioles and Brewers. However, teams may wait on Lynn until free-agents Jake Arrieta and Yu Darvish choose their destinations. Aside from 2016, Lynn has thrown at least 175 innings in each […]

Randal Grichuk "Not Thrilled" About Being a Fourth Outfielder

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Randal Grichuk is reportedly "not thrilled" with the idea of being a fourth outfielder in 2018. With the Cardinals acquiring outfielder Marcell Ozuna from the Marlins and already employing Dexter Fowler and Tommy Pham, there simply isn't room for Grichuk to have a starting role next season. The source points out that […]