Kris Bryant to Play Some Outfield in Spring Training

It’s no secret that Chicago Cubs mega prospect Kris Bryant could be on the verge of superstardom, especially after being the 2014 Minor League Player of the Year last season. That doesn’t mean he’s content. In fact, it looks like the 22-year-old is open to expanding his game, having recently said he would be willing […]

Profar to Miss Second Consecutive Season

After undergoing surgery on Monday to fix a torn labrum in his right shoulder, it was announced that Texas Rangers infielder Jurickson Profar will miss the entire 2015 Major League Baseball season. Profar also missed the entire 2014 campaign with a similar shoulder injury, and will require nine months of rehab for this specific procedure. […]

Terms of Moncada's Monster Deal with the Red Sox

Boston reached an agreement with Yoan Moncada early Monday morning. The Cuban infielder has agreed to a $31.5 million deal. Due to Major League Baseball's international signing guidelines, Boston with have to pay the league an additional fee-- equal to Moncada's contract value-- by the end of the year. The signing guideline brings Boston's total investment to […]

Boston Red Sox To Sign Yoan Moncada

According to Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com, infielder Yoan Moncada has agreed to sign with the Boston Red Sox. BREAKING - Source: Cuban INF prospect Yoan Moncada agrees with Red Sox on a deal in $30 million range. Check http://t.co/mkcBseoZWQ. — Jesse Sanchez (@JesseSanchezMLB) February 23, 2015 The highly-touted 19-year-old Cuban infielder agreed to a signing […]

Saunders Signs Minor League Deal with Mariners

Despite having more than enough quality depth for their starting rotation entering 2015, the Seattle Mariners have signed left-handed pitcher Joe Saunders to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training. The move marks Saunders’ second stint in Seattle in the past three years. When the southpaw was last a Mariner in 2013, […]

Los Angeles Dodgers Sign Brandon Beachy

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Brandon Beachy have agreed to a one-year deal with a club option for 2016, according to Ken Rosenthal, confirmed by Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. Brandon Beachy has $2.75M guaranteed on dodgers deal for year plus option @Ken_Rosenthal 1st w/agreement — Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) February 21, 2015 In a corresponding […]

Tim Lincecum to Begin Year in SF Starting Rotation

As the San Francisco Giants embark on their latest title defense, it seemed there would be a cloud of uncertainty surrounding their mercurial right-hander Tim Lincecum. The former multiple-time NL Cy Young winner was demoted from the starting pitching staff late last season and relegated to the bullpen. He remained there during the playoff run that […]

Goldschmidt Over Broken Left Hand

On Wednesday, the Diamondbacks officially got underway with their spring training festivities, and they also received a bit of good news to kick things off -- slugger Paul Goldschmidt’s broken left hand is completely healed, according to the 27-year-old first baseman. Arizona was already in the midst of a lost season that saw them quickly […]

Eric Hosmer, Kansas City Royals Sign Two-Year Deal

According to Kansas City Royals beat writer Jeffrey Flanagan, the Royals and first baseman Eric Hosmer have agreed to a two-year deal worth $13.9 million, avoiding arbitration. Hoz gets $5.65 mil first year of 2 year deal and $8.25 mil next year #royals — Jeffrey Flanagan (@jflanagankc) February 18, 2015 Eric Hosmer will qualify for […]

Orioles closing in on Everth Cabrera

  According to Eduardo A. Encina of the Baltimore Sun, it appears the Baltimore Orioles are on the verge of bringing in free agent infielder Everth Cabrera on a one-year deal, worth approximately $2.4 million. Cabrera is a six-year veteran, having previously spent his entire career in San Diego. He was non-tendered in December after […]

Jansen Undergoes Foot Surgery, Out 8-12 Weeks

The Dodgers announced Tuesday closer Kenley Jansen will be out at least 8-12 weeks after undergoing surgery on his left foot. The announcement, via Jon Weisman states: “This morning at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, Dodger pitcher Kenley Jansen underwent surgery to remove a growth from a bone in his left foot. This was discovered when Kenley […]

Chen signs Minor League Deal with Indians

One of the longest tenured players in all of baseball, Bruce Chen will seek to keep his career going after signing a minor league deal with the Cleveland Indians. The 37-year-old left-hander will make $1 million if he makes the big league roster, and can earn up to another $1 million in incentives. Chen has […]

Barry Zito, Oakland Athletics Sign Minor-League Deal

  After taking a year off from baseball, Barry Zito will return where it all started. According to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, the Oakland Athletics and Barry Zito agreed to a minor-league deal on Monday and it includes an invite to Spring Training. Blast from the past: Barry Zito is going to […]

Casey Kelly Working His Way Back From Injury

  San Diego Padres prospect Casey Kelly, who hasn’t pitched in the big leagues since 2012, is finally nearing a return after extensive elbow issues and reportedly will be stretched out as a starter in camp this spring. Still only 25-years-old, Kelly has long been considered one of the top prospects in the Padres organization, […]

Richards Making Progress Towards Return

When Garrett Richards tore his left patellar tendon in late-August on a fluky play covering first base, it was initially feared that the right-hander would miss at least the beginning of the 2015 season, if not more. After being able to run with his full body weight earlier this week for the first time since […]

Braves Ink Young to Minor League Deal

Eric Young Jr. has signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves that also includes an invitation to spring training. The 29-year-old will be competing for a potential starting job in left field, if not a platoon role or to be the club’s fourth outfielder. In 2015, Young will be entering his seventh season […]

Royals, Herrera Finalizing a Two-Year Deal

Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star is reporting that the Kansas City Royals and relief pitcher Kelvin Herrera are finalizing a two-year deal worth $4.15 million to avoid arbitration. Heard the Royals are finalizing a two-year, $4.15 million deal to avoid arbitration with Kelvin Herrera. — Andy McCullough (@McCulloughStar) February 12, 2015 Herrera, 25, […]

Astros Bring On Roberto Hernandez with Minor League Deal

  Unable to find a guaranteed contract this offseason, veteran starting pitcher Roberto Hernandez has settled for a minor league deal with the Houston Astros that also includes an invitation to spring training. If he makes the club, he would command a $2.65 million salary in the majors. The 34-year-old Hernandez pitched in 32 games […]

Seattle Mariners to sign Rickie Weeks

According to Jim Bowden of ESPN and MLB Network Radio, the Seattle Mariners and second baseman Rickie Weeks have agreed to a one-year, $2 million Major League deal. According to a club source the #Mariners have agreed to terms with Rickie Weeks on 1yr Major League deal at approx $2m w/ $2m inc..LF/RF/2B — Jim […]

Jonathan Lucroy Injures Hamstring, out 4-6 Weeks

One of the biggest breakout players of the 2014 season will be limping into Spring Training. Brewers Catcher Jonathan Lucroy injured his hamstring, according to the team's Twitter page. Catcher Jonathan Lucroy is expected to miss 4-6 weeks of Spring Training with a mild strain of his right hamstring. (continued) — Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) February […]

Victor Martinez to Miss 4-6 Weeks

After underdoing successful surgery on Tuesday to repair the medial meniscus in his left knee, it was announced that Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez will miss approximately 4-6 weeks. When that point comes, he can resume full activity and potentially be available at the very start of the regular season. "We are very happy […]

St. Louis Cardinals sign Outfielder Jon Jay to Two-Year Deal

  Outfielder Jon Jay will avoid salary arbitration with the St. Louis Cardinals after the team announced a two-year deal through 2016. #STLCards reach agreement with OF @jonjayU on a 2-year contract through 2016, thus avoiding salary arbitration. pic.twitter.com/FnzZilgzHN — St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) February 9, 2015   Additional details of the agreed contract come […]

Daniel Hudson Returning to the Starting Rotation?

Daniel Hudson exhibited all the tools and signs of becoming a rousing success. Once a very promising starting pitcher prospect, Hudson's path was derailed by two Tommy John surgeries over the past few years. In fact, he’s been limited to just 12 games (nine starts) combined in the last three seasons. But even after making his return […]

Padres To Sign James Shields

James Shields has finally found a home, reportedly agreeing on a deal with the San Diego Padres, said to be worth between $72M and $78M, pending a successful physical. Chris Cotillo was the first to break the news of the signing. This ends a long offseason for Shields, who also reportedly had offers from the Marlins, Blue Jays […]

Shields Still Mulling Options

With spring training rapidly approaching, the offseason is almost complete, but there are still some attractive names available on the free agent market. Surprisingly, the most prominent one left actually happens to be veteran ace James Shields, who has unquestionably been one of the most consistent pitchers in all of baseball over the past several […]

Rangers Add Ryan Ludwick with Minor League Deal

  The Texas Rangers have signed veteran outfielder Ryan Ludwick to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training. If added to the Rangers’ 40-man roster, Ludwick would earn a one-year, $1.75 million contract. Ironically, the 36-year-old is returning to the team that he originally came up with, which was back in 2002. […]

Boston Red Sox, Wade Miley, Agree to Three-Year Deal

  O'Connell Sports Management, the agency that represents starting pitcher Wade Miley, announced that Miley and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a three-year deal worth $19.25 million and takes care of him for his remaining three years of arbitration. This contract will not delay his free agency though.   Wade Miley (@wademiley20) and […]

Brewers Bring Aboard Chris Perez on Minor League Deal

  Looking for an established reliever with experience closing games, the Milwaukee Brewers have plucked Chris Perez off the free agent wire, adding him on a minor league contract with an invite to spring training. If Perez makes the team, the two-time All-Star will command a $1.5 million salary plus incentives. Perez, still only 29, […]

Detroit Tigers Slugger Victor Martinez Undergoes Knee Surgery

  The Detroit Tigers announced that Victor Martinez tore the medial meniscus in his left knee during an offseason workout program. He is scheduled to meet with Dr. James Andrews on Tuesday of next week for the surgery.   Update on V-Mart pic.twitter.com/aDCvwEjMtO — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) February 5, 2015   The 36-year-old Martinez had […]

Josh Hamilton Needs Surgery, Out 6-8 Weeks

The Angels were one of baseball’s best teams a season ago, before anticlimactically getting swept by the Royals in the American League Division Series. Entering 2015, they’re still considered by many to be one of the top contenders, although there appears to be a wrench in those plans, at least as the season gets underway. […]