Rockies Get David Hale for Two Minor League Catchers

The Braves apparently believe they have enough starting pitching help for the upcoming campaign and have dealt right-hander David Hale as a result, along with minor league relief pitcher Gus Schlosser, sending them to the Rockies for minor league catchers Jose Briceno and Chris O’Dowd. Entering 2015, Hale figured to be one of the top […]

Blue Jays Haul In Belisario On Minor League Deal

At one point during last season, Ronald Belisario had assumed the closer role for the Chicago White Sox. Now less than a year later, he’s settling for a minor league deal, which is exactly what the Blue Jays are bringing him in on with an invitation to spring training. If he makes the 25-man roster, […]

Phillies Ink Billingsley to One-Year Deal

You’d think that a starting pitcher who averaged more than 12 wins and approximately 180 innings over a six-year stretch would draw a lot of fanfare on the open market, but that wasn’t really the case, as the Philadelphia Phillies pretty quietly locked up Chad Billingsley late Thursday to a one-year, $1.5 million contract that […]

Orioles Acquire Travis Snider

The Baltimore Orioles have had major setbacks in their outfield this off-season. They were not able to resign Nelson Cruz, who ended up signing with Seattle. They also said goodbye to long time Baltimore staple Nick Markakis, who signed with the Braves. In their first addition to their 2015 outfield, the O's today made a […]

Nationals Sign Janssen to One-Year Deal

After spending his entire eight-year career in Toronto, reliever Casey Janssen will finally be pitching for another team, joining the Washington Nationals on a one-year, $5 million deal that also includes a mutual option for 2016. Janssen recently served as the Blue Jays’ closer, converting 81 saves over the past three seasons combined. However, the […]

Red Sox, Rangers Swap Anthony Ranaudo, Robbie Ross

In a straight-up one-for-one trade of young pitchers, the Rangers have acquired Anthony Ranaudo from the Red Sox for Robbie Ross. While it doesn’t look like any sort of major deal at first glance, it could ultimately serve as a beneficial one for both sides, seeking to fill critical needs with their newest additions. Ranaudo […]

Reds Extend Catcher Devin Mesoraco Four Years

The Cincinnati Reds wasted no time in locking up their blooming franchise catcher, nailing down Devin Mesoraco to a four-year, $28 million contract extension. The deal is a smart investment on the Reds’ part, as it buys out all three of Mesoraco’s remaining arbitration years, as well as his first year of free agency, meaning […]

Nationals Make Stephen Strasburg Available

The Nationals signed the biggest of all the free agents this off-season in Max Scherzer. The move prompted plenty of trade rumors surrounding Washington starters Jordan Zimmerman and Doug Fister, both of whom will be free agents at the end of the season. However, a new name has been thrown into the pot, one that […]

Giants Lure Back Vogelsong on One-Year Deal

After flirting with the Astros and almost ending up in Houston, starting pitcher Ryan Vogelsong has decided to return to the defending World Series Champions, inking a one-year, $4 million deal to remain a Giant for the fifth year in a row. The contract is also filled with incentives. #sfgiants: $4 million deal brings happy […]

Ichiro, Marlins Agree on One-Year Contract

After playing for only two teams throughout his decorated 14-year career, Ichiro Suzuki has agreed to join a third, agreeing on a one-year, $1 million deal, plus incentives, with the Miami Marlins. Suzuki established himself as one of the best hitters of an entire generation during his eventful 11-year stint in Seattle, and currently only […]

Jonny Gomes Signs With The Atlanta Braves

Tim Brown of Yahoo Sports broke the news that the Atlanta Braves signed outfielder Jonny Gomes to a one year deal worth four million dollars. Source: Jonny Gomes has a deal with the Atlanta Braves. — Tim Brown (@TBrownYahoo) January 23, 2015 The deal has a vesting option for 2016 worth between $3-4 million pending on […]

The Dan Duquette Dilemma and the Value of GMs

Because Duquette is under contract as a valuable asset to the Orioles, the team should not let him leave for Toronto unless it receives proper compensation.  Is letting Duquette take the Toronto job the right thing to do? Can we know what the value of Duquette or any GMs really is?  What would fair compensation for the Orioles be […]

Cole Hamels Not Likely To Be Traded by Phillies

At the annual winter banquet hosted by the Phillies’ Double-A affiliate in Reading, PA, General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. provided a big update on the future of the biggest name in this off-season’s trade market, Cole Hamels. “I think Cole Hamels is going to be in our uniform, frankly," Amaro stated. "I don’t really foresee […]

San Francisco Giants Sign Nori Aoki

The World Series champions have found an outfielder and it comes from the team they defeated in last year's World Series. According to Giants beat writer Hank Schulman, the 33-year-old Aoki has passed his physical and will be with the Giants on a one-year deal. Aoki has passed his physical. News conference tomorrow. #SFGiants — […]

Houston Astros Ink Colby Rasmus to One-Year Deal

The Astros have been uncharacteristically active this offseason, and that trend continued Tuesday evening with the signing of outfielder Colby Rasmus, who the club locked up with a one-year, $8 million contract. Rasmus will immediately be inserted into the starting outfield, where he will play in either center or right field. The club recently acquired […]

Texas Rangers Acquire Yovani Gallardo For Three Minor Leaguers

In their first big move of the offseason, the Rangers went out and picked up a solid arm for their starting rotation, acquiring veteran Yovani Gallardo from the Brewers for three minor leaguers: infielder Luis Sardinas and right-handed pitchers Corey Knebel and Marcos Diplan. The deal was initially reported by Ken Rosenthal: #Rangers on verge […]

Max Scherzer Signs With The Washington Nationals

If the Washington Nationals weren't already the front-runners in the NL East, they certainly are now. Max Scherzer, the top prize of the 2014-2015 MLB free agency, has landed in the District of Columbia. He has signed a seven year deal worth $210 million. The Nationals, who already had one of the deepest rotations top […]

Houston Astros Deal Dexter Fowler to Chicago Cubs for Dan Straily, Luis Valbuena

When the Houston Astros acquired Evan Gattis in a trade with the Atlanta Braves only a few days ago, it was immediately rumored that Dexter Fowler was on his way out. As it turns out, that would exactly be the case, as Houston unloaded the speedy outfielder this morning to their former NL Central rival […]

Tigers Slugger Miguel Cabrera Is Out Of His Walking Boot

In an update from this week's previous story, Miguel Cabrera is one step closer to getting back on the field, and his next step is going to feel much lighter after shedding his walking boot. Today, he posted a picture on Instagram and Twitter of him without said boot after a visit from Dr. Robert Anderson, […]

St. Louis Cardinals, Starting Pitcher Lance Lynn Agree to Three-Year Deal

On Thursday, the St. Louis Cardinals and pitcher Lance Lynn agreed to a three-year deal, as reported by Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. Lynn gets $22M for 3 yrs. #STLCards — Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) January 15, 2015 The three-year contract is reportedly worth a guaranteed total of $22 million. The three years in the contract […]

New York Yankees Interested in Johan Santana

The New York Yankees interest in the two-time Cy Young award winner is back. According to the New York Post, the Yankees were in attendance for Johan Santana's first appearance on a mound, pitching two scoreless innings in the Venezuelan Winter League on Tuesday night. He is looking to make a comeback from a torn […]

Matt Moore Aiming For June Return to the Rays Rotation

Nine months removed from Tommy John surgery, Matt Moore sees the light at the end of the tunnel that will get him back on the field. Marc Tompkin of the Tampa Bay Times has reported that Moore is slated to begin throwing off of a mound the last week of January.  Tompkin also stated that […]

Athletics Flip Escobar to Nationals for Clippard

Only five days ago, Yunel Escobar was traded from the Rays to the Athletics along with Ben Zobrist. Now, Escobar is on the move again, this time to Washington, after Oakland general manager Billy Beane’s latest dealing. In a straight-up swap, the A’s have dealt Escobar to the Nationals for former All-Star reliever Tyler Clippard, […]

Evan Gattis Traded To Houston Astros

The Atlanta Braves are continuing their offseason fire sale, today trading slugger Evan Gattis to the Houston Astros for three minor league prospects. The deal is pending a physical. Gattis now becomes the third key Braves player traded this offseason after Justin Upton and Jason Heyward were both sent packing. Gattis, 28, came out of […]

Dodgers Expected to Pursue Cuban Infielder Yoan Moncada

According to Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com, with the Los Angeles Dodgers missing out on right-handed pitcher Yoan Lopez, who signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks; their focus has shifted to the 19-year-old switch-hitting infielder Yoan Moncada. Source: #Dodgers aggressively pursued Yoan Lopez but came up short. Will now shift attention to OF Yoan Moncada. Expect a […]

Mets Seeking to Deal a Starting Pitcher and Acquire Offense

Having too much quality starting pitching is a problem any team would love to have, and at this point in time, the New York Mets of all teams find themselves in this enviable position. That is expected to be the case when your pitching staff boasts arguably the best young trio in all of baseball, […]

Miguel Cabrera's Ankle To Be Evaluated In February

Two time AL MVP Miguel Cabrera is set to have a CT scan of his ankle in February. Cabrera underwent surgery last October to remove bone spurs from his right ankle and repair a stress fracture in his foot. The visit next month to Dr. Robert Anderson, an Orthopedic Surgeon in North Carolina, should provide […]

MLB Hot Stove 2015: Athletics Deal For Zobrist, Escobar

It’s been a busy offseason for Oakland general manager Billy Beane, seeking to rectify his club after a monumental collapse in 2014. He continued that trend by making a deal with the Tampa Bay Rays. In a five-player trade, the Athletics acquired two-time All-Star Ben Zobrist and shortstop Yunel Escobar in exchange for catcher John […]

MLB Hot Stove 2015: Pirates, Kang Agree To Terms

After extensive discussions, the Pittsburgh Pirates have finally signed 27-year-old South Korean shortstop Jung-Ho Kang to a four-year deal worth approximately $16 million. It had been long rumored that the Pirates would be among the more aggressive suitors for Kang’s services, and won his exclusive negotiating rights on Dec. 22, which gave the club a […]

MLB Hot Stove 12/17/2014: Three Injury-Plagued Veteran SPs Find New Homes

  Morrow, Floyd, Anderson Find New Homes, Hope to Bounceback in 2015 Even though this year’s Major League Baseball Winter Meetings have come to a close, there are still a lot of familiar faces out there in free agency limbo who seek new homes for the upcoming baseball season. Brandon Morrow was one of those […]