What to Expect From Zack Greinke on the Diamondbacks

The third ace-caliber pitcher has been snatched up this week, with the Arizona Diamondbacks signing Zack Greinke to a six-year deal worth $206 million. The deal was first reported by Fox Sports’ Ken Rosenthal. This comes after Jordan Zimmermann and David Price were also locked up this week by the Detroit Tigers and Boston Red […]

What to Expect From Jordan Zimmermann on the Tigers

The Detroit Tigers took one of the first premier talents out of the free agent pool when they inked starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann to a five-year contract for $110 million. After a 2014 season that saw him go 14-5 with a 2.66 ERA and a no-hitter to wrap it up, Zimmermann had a down year. […]

Greinke's Free Agent Market 'Quietly Heating Up'

The market for free agent starting pitcher Zack Greinke is “quietly heating up,” according to ESPN.com. The runner-up for this year’s NL Cy Young award is the hottest free agent on the market. Greinke backed out of the final three years on his contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers for what would have been $71 […]

Red Sox 'Trying To Move' Ramirez: Sign OF Chris Young

The Boston Red Sox Are “trying to move” Hanley Ramirez, according to The Boston Globe. This seems more likely because the team signed free agent outfielder Chris Young on Monday, according to FOX Sports. There are a few rumored suitors out there for Ramirez, according to the report. The Seattle Mariners, Baltimore Orioles and Angels […]

Johnny Cueto Wants $140-160 Million Deal

Free agent starting pitcher Johnny Cueto is looking for a contract in the $140-160 million range, according to ESPN.com. The Arizona Diamondbacks were believed to be at the top of the sweepstakes. They offered Cueto a six-year, $120 million offer that was turned down, according to MLB.com. The right-hander has been one of the better […]

Tigers Sign Jordan Zimmerman: Leaves Big Hole In D.C.

The Detroit Tigers have agreed to a five-year, $110 million contract with free agent pitcher Jordan Zimmerman, according to CBS Sports. This is huge news for a Tigers team that has been trying to replace Max Scherzer after losing him to the Washington Nationals last off-season. Scherzer signed a seven-year, $210 million deal to leave […]

Mets Unlikely To Give 4th Year To Zobrist

The New York Mets’ top free agent target this off-season is Ben Zobrist, according to FOX Sports. The only problem is that the defending National League champions will unlikely give him a four-year contract, according to ESPN.com. Zobrist will turn 35 early next season. If the Mets decide to give the utility player four years, […]

A's Looking To Trade Lawrie After Lowrie Acquisition

The Oakland A’s are likely go trade Brett Lawrie after the acquisition of Jed Lowrie, according to The San Francisco Chronicle. The A’s dealt for Lowrie last week in a trade with the Houston Astros. It marks the second time that the 31-year-old will be with the A’s. He played three seasons in Oakland before […]

Cardinals In The Hunt For Heyward

The Angels could be in the hunt for free agent outfielder Jason Heyward, according to Fox Sports. At this moment, the Angels “are only in the preliminary stages” in the search for a new outfielder, according to the report. Heyward’s name has come up in the discussion for the full-time outfield spot on the team. […]

Orioles Want To Bring Parra Back

The Baltimore Orioles are interested in signing Gerardo Parra to a new contract, according to ESPN.com. The outfielder was dealt to the Orioles at the deadline this past season. Parra didn’t do as well with the Orioles as he was doing with the Milwaukee Brewers for the first half of the season. He finished the […]

Nats Trying To Trade Papelbon And Storen

The Washington Nationals are looking to trade both Jonathan Papelbon and Drew Storen, according to ESPN.com. The Nationals acquired Papelbon by the trade deadline from the Philadelphia Phillies and made him the team’s closer. They removed Storen from the closer role and made him the set-up man. Storen bombed in the role while Papelbon was […]

Nationals 'Joined Dodgers' As Tops For O'Day

The Washington Nationals “have joined the Dodgers” as the leaders in the sweepstakes for free agent pitcher Darren O’Day, according to ESPN.com. CBS Sports also reported that the Atlanta Braves are in on the signing the relief pitcher. The relief pitcher is one of the most sought after pitchers this off-season. O’Day finished 2015 with […]

Indians, Tigers, Padres Want Reliever Tommy Hunter

Despite a bad season, Tommy Hunter is being sought after by the Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, San Diego Padres and possibly a few other teams, according to CSNMidAtlantic.com. There’s always a shortage of pitching in MLB and these franchises are showing interest in the right-hander after his bad season. Hunter posted a 4.18 ERA in […]

Dodgers Targeting Jordan Zimmerman

The Los Angeles Dodgers are eyeing Jordan Zimmerman as their top target during the off-season, according to USA Today. The starting pitcher turned down a qualifying offer from the Washington Nationals, which makes him a free agent. If the Dodgers are able to sign Zimmerman, they’d have to forfeit a draft pick to the Nationals. […]

Orioles Discussing Trade For Jay Bruce

The Baltimore Orioles have talked to the Cincinnati Reds about acquiring Jay Bruce, according to Fox Sports. This is only preliminary talks between both teams although it shows that the Reds could be on their way of parting ways with the outfielder. Cincy is going through a rebuilding process and Bruce, Aroldis Chapman, Brandon Phillips […]

Dodgers And Giants Checking In On Shelby Miller

The San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers have checked with the Atlanta Braves on the availability of Shelby Miller, according to ESPN.com. These National League West rivals are gunning for the same starting pitcher and the Braves are willing to listen to any offers. The 25-year-old is up for arbitration and only made $535,000 […]

Why Tigers Traded For K-Rod And Not Chapman

The Detroit Tigers acquired Francisco Rodriguez from the Milwaukee Brewers for infielder Javier Betancourt and a player to be named later, according to The Detroit Free Press. The Tigers have decided not to attempt to acquire Aroldis Chapman or any other top closer this off-season. Instead, Detroit was able to acquire one of the better […]

Mets 'Very Interested' In Zobrist: Conference Call Wednesday

The New York Mets are “very interested” in Ben Zobrist and the reigning National League champions are trying to make it happen, according to The New York Times. It appears as if this isn’t just a rumor because the Mets met with Zobrist’s representatives at the GM meetings and then held a conference call with […]

A's Negotiating With Pitcher Rich Hill

The Oakland A’s are negotiated a deal with pitcher Rich Hill, according to MLB Daily Dish. The Boston Red Sox called Hill up from the minors in September. The left-hander delivered four solid starts and delivered a nice 1.55 ERA, 0.65 WHIP and 36/5 K/BB ratio in 29 innings. The San Diego Padres and Tampa […]

Giants Closing In On Kyle Blanks

The San Francisco Giants are closing in on a contract with utility player Kyle Blanks, according to The San Francisco Chronicle. The deal would be a minor league contract with an invitation to Spring Training. The move potentially deepens the roster of the 2014 World Series champions after a season where they failed to make […]

Phillies Acquire Hellickson From D-Backs For Pitching Prospect

In a quiet but crucial move for 2016, the Philadelphia Phillies acquired starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for starting pitcher Sam McWilliams, according to Philly.com. The move puts Hellickson’s at the top of the Phillies rotation for 2016. The six-year veteran isn’t coming off a good year but will provide […]

D-Backs Eyeing Gallardo For 2015 Rotation

The Arizona Diamondbacks could be making a run at free agent pitcher Yovani Gallardo, according to ESPN.com. The right-hander opted to decline the Texas Rangers' $15.8 million qualifying offer in order to explore the open market. The D-Backs are the first name to surface to be Gallardo’s new landing spot. The market for pitching is […]

Who Are The 4 Prospects Heading To SD For Kimbrel?

The Boston Red Sox made the first big splash of the off-season when they acquired closer Craig Kimbrel from the San Diego Padres in exchange for four prospects. Fans are going to look at the move more in Boston setting up a deeper bullpen, but the prospects could make the deal a steal for San […]

Mets Ask Braves About Simmons: ATL Wants Harvey Or deGrom

Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons could be with a new team before the start of the 2016 season but it’s going to cost teams a lot if they want to acquire the infielder. The New York Mets were the first team to realize that when they checked the availability of the Braves’ star, according to […]

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 […]