Mychal Givens Returns To Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal with free-agent relief pitcher Mychal Givens on Monday, pending a physical, according to sources familiar with the deal. Givens began his major-league career in Baltimore, playing for them from 2015 to 2020. While he probably won't be the Orioles closer in 2023, Givens should have […]

Clayton Kershaw To Pitch In World Baseball Classic

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw said he was "all in" to pitch for Team USA in next year's World Baseball Classic. The three-time National League Cy Young winner and former MVP was 12-3 with a 2.28 ERA last season and was selected to his ninth All-Star game. Kershaw recently re-signed a one-year deal with […]

Max Schrock Agrees To Minor-League Deal With Padres

The San Diego Padres and outfielder Max Schrock agreed to a minor-league deal on Monday that includes an invite to major-league spring training, according to a source. The 28-year-old outfielder is a career .299 hitter in the minor leagues and can play pretty much everywhere on the diamond. He made his major-league debut in the […]

Padres Finalizing Deal With Seth Lugo

According to a tweet from The New York Post's Jon Heyman on Monday morning, the San Diego Padres are reportedly finalizing a deal with free-agent pitcher Seth Lugo. The 33-year-old right-hander pitched to a 3.60 ERA and a 3.76 FIP in 62 appearances for the New York Mets last season. Pitching exclusively as a relief […]

Pirates Acquire Connor Joe From The Rockies

The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired first baseman/outfielder Connor Joe from the Colorado Rockies on Sunday in exchange for minor-league pitcher Nick Garcia. Joe had eight home runs in his first year in Colorado in just 63 games played in 2021, but he was rather disappointing in his first full major-league campaign this year. The 30-year-old finished […]

Michael Brantley Returns To Astros

The Houston Astros re-signed outfielder Michael Brantley to a one-year deal worth $12 million on Sunday. The contract includes $4 million in performance bonuses. Brantley only played in 64 games in 2022, missing the final three-plus months of the season due to a right shoulder injury that required labrum surgery in August. The 35-year-old is […]

Justin Turner Agrees With Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox and free-agent third baseman Justin Turner agreed to a two-year deal worth just under $22 million on Sunday, according to sources. The 38-year-old Turner is expected to spend most of his time at designated hitter or first base with Rafael Devers locked in at the hot corner. It's an end of […]

Dodgers, Red Sox In On Justin Turner

The Los Angeles Dodgers haven't ruled out re-signing third baseman Justin Turner, even after adding slugger J.D. Martinez on Saturday. Other possibilities for Turner include the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Miami Marlins. The New York Post's Jon Heyman also reports that the Boston Red Sox are heavily in the mix for Turner, along with a […]

Cubs, Drew Smyly Close To A Deal

The Chicago Cubs are closing in on an agreement with free-agent left-hander Drew Smyly on Sunday, according to sources familiar with the deal. The 33-year-old southpaw made 22 starts for the Cubs last year and pitched well in the second half of the season after dealing with an oblique strain in late May. He finished […]

Dodgers Sign Bradley Zimmer To Minor-League Deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed free-agent outfielder Bradley Zimmer to a minor-league deal on Saturday, according to a source. The 30-year-old center fielder has seen big-league action with the Cleveland Guardians, Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies over the last six seasons. In 2022, he spent time with the Blue Jays and Phillies, hitting just […]

Billy Hamilton Heads Back To The White Sox

The Chicago White Sox re-signed outfielder Billy Hamilton to a minor-league deal on Saturday that includes a non-roster invite to spring training, according to a source. Hamilton was a contributor on the 2021 American League Central title team. He split the 2022 campaign with the Miami Marlins and Minnesota Twins, slashing a combined .050/.136/.050 with […]

Carlos Rodon to Yankees - Fantasy Baseball Impact

Baseball is a funny game sometimes. We first got a glimpse of Carlos Rodon in a Major League uniform in 2015. He showed some real promise at times and looked like he could eventually bust out as an ace in the league, but a high walk rate and a ton of different injuries kept preventing […]

Austin Hedges Inks One-Year Deal With Pittsburgh

Free agent catcher Austin Hedges signed a one-year, $five million contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. The 30-year-old is known more for his defense and will be Pittsburgh's primary catcher in 2023. He slashed .163/.241/.248 with seven home runs, 30 RBI, 26 runs, and two stolen bases over 105 games for the Guardians in […]

J.D. Martinez Signs With The Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed free agent designated hitter J.D. Martinez to a one-year, $10 million contract on Saturday. He reunites with hitting coach Robert Von Scoyoc and former Boston Red Sox teammate Mookie Betts. After smashing at least 28 homers in four of the last five seasons, the 35-year-old is coming off a down […]

Dansby Swanson Agrees To Seven-Year Deal With Cubs

The Chicago Cubs and free shortstop Dansby Swanson agreed to a seven-year, $177 million contract on Saturday. The 28-year-old lands in Chicago after the Braves, Red Sox and Dodgers expressed interest in singing the shortstop. He is coming one of the best seasons in his career, slashing .277/.329/.447 with 25 home runs, 96 RBI, 99 […]

Jamie Westbrook Inks Minor-League Deal With Yankees

The New York Yankees signed infielder Jamie Westbrook to a minor-league deal on Saturday. Westbrook spent the 2022 season toiling in the minor leagues for the Milwaukee Brewers and Detroit Tigers. In 123 games for Triple-A Nashville and Triple-A Toledo, Westbrook slashed .254/.353/.382 with a .736 OPS, 11 home runs, 48 RBI, 58 runs scored […]

Brewers Sign Thomas Pannone To Minor-League Deal

The Milwaukee Brewers signed left-hander Thomas Pannone to a minor-league deal on Friday that includes an invite to major-league spring training. Pannone last pitched in Korea and posted a 2.72 ERA in 14 starts for the Kia Tigers in 2022. In two major-league seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2018 and 2019, Pannone had […]

Braves Acquire Hoy Park From The Red Sox

The Atlanta Braves acquired infielder/outfielder Hoy Park from the Boston Red Sox on Friday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Park was already traded from the Pittsburgh Pirates to the Red Sox in November. The 26-year-old played in only 23 games for the Pirates last season, slashing .216/.276/.373 with […]

Mets Sign Abraham Almonte To Minor-League Deal

The New York Mets signed outfielder Abraham Almonte, right-handers Tommy Hunter and Jimmy Yacabonis and infielder Jose Peraza to minor-league deals on Friday that include invitations to major-league spring training. Right-hander Sean Reid-Foley was also signed to a minor-league deal. Almonte opened the 2022 season with the Milwaukee Brewers and was eventually traded to the […]

Three Teams Interested In Rich Hill

Along with the Baltimore Orioles, the Los Angeles Angels and Texas Rangers are interested in free-agent left-hander Rich Hill this offseason, according to sources. Hill will be 43 years old for the 2023 season, but he can still be a respectable innings-eater at the back end of a starting rotation. He went 8-7 with a […]

Yankees Sign Michael Hermosillo To Minor-League Deal

The New York Yankees signed outfielder Michael Hermosillo and right-hander Demarcus Evans to minor-league deals. Hermosillo, 27, played in just 47 games for the Chicago Cubs over the last two seasons, hitting .144/.246/.278 with three home runs, 11 RBI, 12 runs scored and one stolen base in 111 plate appearances. In five major-league seasons, he's […]

Oneil Cruz Tweaks His Ankle In Winter Ball

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (ankle) suffered what is believed to be a mild ankle injury while playing winter ball in the Dominican Republic, according to sources. Cruz will be out at least through the weekend as he undergoes further testing. Because it's expected to be a minor ankle injury, Cruz should be just fine […]

Max Kepler Drawing A Lot Of Trade Interest

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler is drawing a lot of trade interest following the Twins' signing of outfielder and left-handed slugger Joey Gallo on Friday. The Twins have accumulated an abundance of left-handed-hitting corner outfielders. Kepler was already a strong trade candidate before the signing of Gallo, but now he seems even more likely to […]

Red Sox Acquire Wyatt Mills From Royals

The Boston Red Sox acquired right-hander Wyatt Mills from the Kansas City Royals on Friday in exchange for minor-league right-hander Jacob Wallace. To make room for Mills on the 40-man roster, the Red Sox designated first baseman Eric Hosmer for assignment. In his second MLB season in 2022, Mills had a 4.60 ERA (3.62 FIP), […]

Triston Casas Likely To Start At First Base Next Year

The Boston Red Sox had a show of faith for infielder Triston Casas to start at first base on Opening Day in 2023 after they designated veteran Eric Hosmer for assignment on Friday. Casas made his debut with Boston last year and hit .197/.358/.408 with five home runs, 12 RBI, 11 runs scored and a […]

Juan Soto To Play In Dominican League Playoffs

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto plans to play in the Dominican Professional Baseball League during their postseason next week for Tigres del Licey, according to Grandes en Los Deportes. The two-time All-Star could make his debut as early as Monday when the semifinals begin. The 24-year-old Soto began the 2022 season with the Washington […]

Red Sox Designate Eric Hosmer For Assignment

The Boston Red Sox designated first baseman Eric Hosmer for assignment on Friday. Hosmer was traded from the San Diego Padres to the Red Sox at the Aug. 2 deadline, but there's a good chance he won't be returning to the organization in 2023. The 33-year-old hit a combined .268/.334/.382 with a .716 OPS, eight […]

Trevor May In Agreement With The A's

The Oakland Athletics and right-hander Trevor May agreed to a one-year, $7 million deal on Friday, according to sources familiar with the deal. The 33-year-old reliever will receive a $1 million signing bonus and can make another $500,000 in performance bonuses. The 2022 season wasn't May's best, as he dealt with arm injuries and finished […]

Joey Gallo Heads Back To AL, Agrees With Twins

The Minnesota Twins agreed to a one-year deal worth $11 million with free-agent outfielder Joey Gallo on Friday, according to sources familiar with the deal. The former two-time All-Star had the worst season of his career in 2022 with the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers in 126 games. The left-handed slugger hit […]

Andrew Benintendi Goes To White Sox On Five-Year Deal

The Chicago White Sox and free-agent outfielder Andrew Benintendi agreed to a five-year deal worth $75 million on Friday. Benintendi began the 2022 season playing for the Kansas City Royals, but he was acquired by the New York Yankees after 93 games and played in 33 games in the Bronx before his season ended prematurely […]