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 […]

Jose Iglesias Avoids Arbitration

Detroit Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias avoided salary arbitration Wednesday by agreeing to a one-year deal. Financial terms weren't disclosed. Iglesias is a glove-first player that doesn't carry much value in fantasy leagues, especially now that he'll be hitting at the bottom of a rebuilding team's lineup. In 2017 he hit .255/.288/.369 with only six home […]

Boston's Reported Offer To J.D. Martinez Not Correct

The Boston Red Sox's reported offer of five years and $100 million to free-agent outfielder J.D. Martinez is "not accurate," according to his agent, Scott Boras. Martinez and Boras were said to be looking for a deal close to $200 million at the beginning of free agency, and while the free-agent market has been especially […]

Marco Estrada Had Sleep Issues In 2017

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marco Estrada struggled through sleep issues midway through the 2017 season, which caused him to have a bloated 8.87 ERA with 33 walks in 45 2/3 innings in June and July. Before that, the right-hander posted a 3.15 ERA through April and May. He finished out the season with a […]

Ichiro Suzuki May Return To Japan

Free-agent outfielder Ichiro Suzuki, now 44 years old, might be willing to finish his career in Japan. He hasn't had any success on the free-agent market despite 3,080 career hits. The future first-ballot Hall of Famer has had extensive talks with the Mariners and Padres, but both teams have moved on. The free-agent market for […]

Christian Yelich's Relationship With Marlins "Irretrievably Broken"

Miami Marlins outfielder Christian Yelich's relationship with the team is "irretrievably broken," and it's in the best interests of both the outfielder and the organization if the Marlins trade him before spring training, according to his agent. Yelich was upset when the team traded outfielders Giancarlo Stanton, Marcell Ozuna and second baseman Dee Gordon this […]

Josh Harrison Prefers Trade If Pirates Aren't Contenders

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Josh Harrison said he would prefer to be traded if the team doesn't expect to be in contention in 2018 or 2019 after the trades of starting pitcher Gerrit Cole and outfielder Andrew McCutchen. “In our minds, a rebuild implies you’re looking five years down the road,” general manager Neal Huntington […]

Padres Not Planning To Alter Eric Hosmer Offer

San Diego Padres executive chairman Ron Fowler said that the team isn't planning on making big changes to their contact offer to free-agent first baseman Eric Hosmer. The Padres presented Hosmer's agent, Scott Boras, with a seven-year deal worth less than $140 million earlier this month, and the Padres apparently haven't budged from that position. […]

Giants Continue To Talk With Lorenzo Cain

Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com reports that the San Francisco Giants "have had an active dialogue with Lorenzo Cain of late, and that’s not likely to change" despite the team acquiring outfielder Andrew McCutchen. Crasnick also notes that the Giants would prefer to play McCutchen as a corner outfielder versus in center field. The Giants have […]

Curtis Granderson Agrees With Blue Jays

Free-agent outfielder Curtis Granderson agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal with the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday, according to sources. Grandy did manage to hit 26 home runs in 147 games between the Mets and Dodgers in 2017, but he posted a putrid .212/.323/.452 slash line and is no longer a regular lineup fixture. […]

Tigers Open To Trading Nicholas Castellanos

The Detroit Tigers are open to trading third baseman Nicholas Castellanos, according to multiple teams who have spoken with the Tigers this offseason. Detroit recently avoided salary arbitration with Castellanos, who is still only 26 years old, but a long-term contract extension seems unlikely and no progress has been made on one this offseason. Castellanos […]

Yadier Molina Plans to Retire After the 2020 Season

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina plans to retire after the 2020 season. "Three more years, that's it," said Molina. He signed a three-year, $60 million extension that begins with the 2018 season, and if he sticks to his word, it'll be the last contract he signs. Molina is still a very effective backstop, putting […]

Luke Weaver Has Put On About 15 Pounds

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Luke Weaver has "bulked up" by adding about 15 pounds this offseason. Weaver is expected to take on a much larger role in the St. Louis starting rotation this season, so he made a plan to bulk up in order to keep him from wearing down later in the season. […]

Kyle Crick Headed To Pirates In Andrew McCutchen Deal

Pitching prospect Kyle Crick will head to the Pittsburgh Pirates as part of the Andrew McCutchen deal, according to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area. Crick, 25, was used as a starting pitcher before being moved to the bullpen in 2017. His numbers improved as a reliever for Triple-A Sacramento, and he even appeared […]

Tommy Pham Working On His Speed

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham has reportedly spent the offseason working on his speed. The outfielder's goal is to be a 30-30 player in 2018. He was successful in 25 of his 32 steal attempts last season but seems extremely motivated to reach 30 this time around. Pham is an excellent fantasy outfielder.

Gleyber Torres Likely To Need More Time In Minors

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said it is "more likely" that shortstop prospect Gleyber Torres will need extra time in the minors in 2018, and service time will not be in play when considering him for the opening day roster. There is a chance that Torres makes the opening day roster as the […]

New Cubs Hitting Coach Chili Davis Working With Jason Heyward

Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports that new Chicago Cubs hitting coach Chili Davis has been working weekly with Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward in Arizona since November. Davis is known for his line-drive approach with hitters and the hope is that he can help Heyward get back to his old ways. Davis mentions how Heyward […]

Howie Kendrick Re-Signs With Nationals

Updating a previous report, the Washington Nationals re-signed second baseman Howie Kendrick to a two-year, $7 million deal Monday, according to a source. The deal is pending a physical. Kendrick will return as a utility player for the Nats in 2018 after hitting .315/.368/.475 with nine home runs, 41 RBI and 12 stolen bases in […]

Jimmy Nelson Ahead Of Schedule

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson (shoulder) is ahead of schedule in his rehab from shoulder surgery, and he plans to throw a baseball for the first time this Friday. He has been using a hyperbaric chamber to speed his recovery, and he spends around two hours a day in the tube. Nelson saw a […]

Justin Morneau To Retire

First baseman/designated hitter Justin Morneau will retire Wednesday, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Bollinger adds that Morneau will join the Minnesota Twins as a special assistant. The four-time All-Star spent the bulk of his 14-year career with the Twins before spending two years with the Colorado Rockies and one season with the Chicago White […]

Orioles Discussing Mike Moustakas, Brandon Drury

The Baltimore Orioles are discussing Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Brandon Drury as a potential return for third baseman Manny Machado. The D-backs have become the most serious suitors for Machado, but there is no indication that the sides are close to a deal. Drury is under team control through 2022 and hit .271/.319/.448 in parts of […]

Lorenzo Cain Still In Play For Giants

Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reports that the San Francisco Giants can still look into free-agent outfielder Lorenzo Cain. The Giants acquired outfielder Andrew McCutchen earlier in the day, but the Giants have been looking to add two outfielders all offseason. Cain was given a qualifying offer by the Royals. Due to this, the Giants would […]