Chris Bassitt Signs With The Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays signed free-agent starting pitcher Chris Bassitt to a three-year, $63 million deal on Monday, pending a physical. Bassitt comes over from the New York Mets after going 15-9 with a 3.42 ERA (3.66 FIP), a 1.14 WHIP, 167 strikeouts and 49 walks in 181 2/3 innings over 30 starts in his […]

A's Acquire Manny Pina, Esteury Ruiz On Monday

The Oakland Athletics acquired catcher Manny Pina and super-utilityman Esteury Ruiz on Monday as part of a three-way swap that included the Milwaukee Brewers and Atlanta Braves, according to a source. The A's also received pitchers Kyle Muller, Royber Salinas and Freddy Tarnok. Pina had wrist surgery in 2022 and only played in five games […]

William Contreras Traded To The Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers acquired catcher William Contreras on Monday as part of a three-way trade that also involved the Atlanta Braves and Oakland Athletics, according to sources. The Brewers also acquired Joel Payamps and Justin Yeager in the three-way swap that sent Sean Murphy to the Braves and Manny Pina and Esteury Ruiz to the […]

A's Send Sean Murphy To The Braves

The Atlanta Braves acquired catcher Sean Murphy from the Oakland Athletics on Monday as part of a three-way trade that also involves the Milwaukee Brewers, according to sources. One of the players heading to Milwaukee is catcher William Contreras. The A's are receiving backstop Manny Pina from the Brewers. Murphy was more known for his […]

Dansby Swanson A Possibility For The Dodgers

According to a tweet from The New York Post's Jon Heyman on Sunday afternoon, shortstop Dansby Swanson is reportedly a "possibility for the Dodgers." Heyman tweeted: "Star free agent SS Dansby Swanson appears to be possibility for the Dodgers, where he could reunite with Freddie Freeman. Swanson, who married USWNT/Chicago Red Stars star Mallory Pugh […]

Giants Still Pursuing Carlos Rodon

The San Francisco Giants are reportedly "still pursuing" free-agent starting pitcher Carlos Rodon, per a tweet from The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser on Monday. Also per Slusser's tweet, the Giants reported deal with Sean Manaea "does not impact" the team's pursuit of Rodon. Rodon made 31 starts for the National League West club last […]

Sean Manaea Signing With Giants

According to a tweet from The New York Post's Jon Heyman on Sunday, free-agent starting pitcher Sean Manaea is reportedly joining the San Francisco Giants. Heyman tweeted the following on Sunday: "Sean Manaea to Giants. $25M, 2 years. Opt out." The veteran made 30 appearances for the San Diego Padres last season, 28 of which […]

Cardinals In On Carlos Rodon?

There's a mystery team in on free-agent left-hander Carlos Rodon, and it's believed to be the St. Louis Cardinals. Rodon is the top remaining free-agent starting pitcher, especially with the Mets inking Japanese right-hander Kodai Senga to a five-year deal on Saturday night. While the Cardinals are involved on the back-to-back All-Star hurler, it may […]

Mets Agree With Kodai Senga

The New York Mets agreed to a five-year deal worth $75 million with Japanese pitcher Kodai Senga on Saturday, according to a source. The Mets have bolstered their starting rotation for the 2023 season by signing free-agent starters Justin Verlander, Jose Quintana and Senga to replace Jacob deGrom, Taijuan Walker and Chris Bassitt. The addition […]

Blue Jays Agree With Kevin Kiermaier

The Toronto Blue Jays agreed to an undisclosed deal with free-agent outfielder Kevin Kiermaier on Saturday, pending a physical, according to an industry source. Kiermaier will stay in the American League East after spending the last 10 years with the Tampa Bay Rays, where he hit .248/.308/.407 with 82 home runs, 316 RBI, 410 runs […]

Dylan Cease To Get $2.4 Million In Pre-Arbitration Bonus Pool

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease will take home over $2.4 million in the first-ever pre-arbitration bonus pool after finishing second in the American League Cy Young voting and sixth in Wins Above Replacement among qualified players, according to a source. The new collective bargaining agreement set aside $50 million for the top 100 […]

Giants, Twins, Cubs In On Carlos Correa

The San Francisco Giants, Minnesota Twins and Chicago Cubs are among the teams in on free-agent shortstop Carlos Correa, who has the advantages of being a little younger than Xander Bogaerts and Trea Turner while also having no qualifying offer attached to him. Turner received an 11-year, $300 million deal from the Philadelphia Phillies and […]

T.J. Zeuch Agrees With Rockies On Minor-League Deal

The Colorado Rockies agreed with free-agent right-hander T.J. Zeuch on a minor-league deal on Friday, according to a source. Zeuch was a former top prospect with the Toronto Blue Jays, and he'll receive an invite to big-league spring training. The 27-year-old was with the Cincinnati Reds in 2022, but he was cut in September after […]

C.J. Hinojosa Signs With Marlins

The Miami Marlins signed free-agent shortstop C.J. Hinojosa to a minor-league deal on Friday that includes an invite to spring training. Hinojosa spent the 2022 season in the San Diego Padres organization and played in 122 games for Triple-a El Paso in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League, slashing a strong .291/.359/.482 with an .841 OPS, […]

A.J. Alexy Designated For Assignment

The Texas Rangers designated right-hander A.J. Alexy for assignment on Friday to make room on the 40-man roster for the recently signed Andrew Heaney. Alexy made only four appearances for the Rangers last season, allowing nine earned runs on 10 hits while walking nine and striking out six in seven relief innings. He's made only […]

Rangers Sign Nick Snyder To Minor-League Deal

The Texas Rangers signed right-hander Nick Snyder, catcher David Garcia and left-hander Lucas Jacobsen to minor-league deals on Friday. Snyder will return to Texas after playing most of the year for Triple-A Round Rock. The 27-year-old pitched in one inning for the Rangers and allowed two earned runs on one hit. He had a 4.97 […]

Diego Rincones Signs Minor-League Deal With Tigers

The Detroit Tigers signed outfielder Diego Rincones and catcher Julio E. Rodriguez to minor-league deals on Friday. Both players spent last year at the Double-A level. Rincones, 23, played in the San Francisco Giants organization last year, slashing .258/.306/.383 with 10 home runs, 47 RBI and 34 runs scored in 91 games played for Double-A […]

Victor Reyes Agrees With The White Sox

The Chicago White Sox agreed to a minor-league deal with former Detroit Tigers outfielder Victor Reyes on Friday, according to a source. The deal includes a non-roster invite to spring training. Reyes will stay in the American League Central after he was designated for assignment in November by the Tigers. The 28-year-old will give the […]

Phillies Officially Sign Matt Strahm

The Philadelphia Phillies officially signed free-agent left-hander Matt Strahm to a two-year deal on Friday, according to president of baseball operations David Dombrowski. Strahm will make $15 million on the two-year deal. The 31-year-old southpaw reliever will make an improving Phillies bullpen better in 2023. He posted a 3.83 ERA (3.72 FIP), a 1.23 WHIP, […]

Seth Lugo Attracting Interest From Three Teams

The Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals are pursuing free-agent right-hander Seth Lugo. He's likely to be given a chance to start in 2023 and has flexibility to pitch in relief as well. The Nationals just signed swingman Trevor Williams on Friday, but they could also add Lugo to give them additional […]

Diamondbacks In The Market For Evan Longoria

The Arizona Diamondbacks are one of around five teams that are looking at free-agent corner infielder Evan Longoria. The 37-year-old became a free agent when the San Francisco Giants declined his $13 million team option for the 2023 season. The D-backs are looking at another similar veteran third baseman on the open market in long-time […]

Diamondbacks Looking At Justin Turner

The Arizona Diamondbacks, along with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Miami Marlins, are among around half a dozen teams that are in on free-agent third baseman Justin Turner. The 38-year-old veteran slugger became a free agent when the Dodgers declined his $16 million option for the 2023 season. Turner can still hit and get on […]

Nationals Sign Trevor Williams

The Washington Nationals signed free-agent right-hander Trevor Williams to a two-year deal on Friday, according to a source. The deal is reportedly worth $13 million. The 30-year-old bounced around between the starting rotation and the bullpen for the New York Mets last year as a swingman, posting a solid 3.21 ERA and 1.23 WHIP over […]

Brandon Nimmo and Sean Manaea: Buying/Selling the Latest Off-Season News for Fantasy Baseball

Even though the Winter Meetings are now behind us, there’s still plenty of offseason left when it comes to baseball news and rumors – especially with a number of the offseason’s top free agents still without a team. And that’s all without mentioning potential trades as there hasn’t been an overabundance of deals made so […]

David Robertson Joins Mets Bullpen

The New York Mets agreed with relief pitcher David Robertson on a one-year, $10 million deal on Thursday, according to a source familiar with the contract. The Met got significantly better on Thursday evening, also re-signing center fielder Brandon Nimmo to a monster eight-year, $162 million deal. The 2022 season with the Philadelphia Phillies was […]

Mets Bring Back Brandon Nimmo On Eight-Year Deal

The New York Mets agreed to re-sign outfielder Brandon Nimmo to an eight-year, $162 million deal on Thursday, according to sources familiar with the deal. The Mets keep their on-base machine of a center fielder, and the biggest payroll in baseball only gets bigger. The former first-rounder will remain the team's leadoff man with a […]

Marlins Acquire Jake Mangum From The Mets

The Miami Marlins acquired outfielder Jake Mangum as the player to be named later in the trade with the New York Mets that involved Jeff Brigham and Elieser Hernandez. Mangum wasn't one of the Mets' top 30 prospects, and he was left unprotected in this week's Rule 5 draft. Mangum is strong defensively and has […]

Reds Sign Silvino Bracho To Minor-League Deal

The Cincinnati Reds signed right-hander Silvino Bracho to a minor-league deal on Thursday with an invitation to major-league spring training. Bracho appeared in the big leagues in 2022 for the first time in two years, giving up three earned runs on three hits while walking one and striking out four in only 4 1/3 relief […]

Austin Allen Signs With Marlins

The Miami Marlins signed catcher Austin Allen and shortstop Alex De Goti to minor-league deals and also claimed right-hander Nic Enright off waivers from the Cleveland Guardians. Allen played in five games for the Oakland Athletics last season and went 1-for-14 with a walk, a run scored and nine strikeouts. The 28-year-old was traded to […]

J.P. Feyereisen Has Shoulder Surgery

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander J.P. Feyereisen (shoulder) had right shoulder surgery on Wednesday that was described as a "general cleanup of the rotator cuff and labrum." The goal is for Feyereisen to resume throwing in four months, so he will miss at least the start of the 2023 season. Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin believes […]