Nolan Arenado Has 50/50 Chance Of Being Traded

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado has around a 50/50 chance of being traded this offseason, with a half-dozen teams checking in on him, according to sources. The Dodgers aren't the most likely destination, though, as the Rockies prefer not to trade Arenado within the division. The Rockies would obviously secure a huge return for […]

Twins To Sign Rich Hill, Homer Bailey

The Minnesota Twins are signing starting pitchers Rich Hill and Homer Bailey to undisclosed one-year deals on Tuesday, according to a source. Hill is the more attractive piece here, but he isn't expected to be ready for the start of the 2020 season after having left elbow surgery in October. Even though he'll turn 40 […]

Reds Agree With Shogo Akiyama

The Cincinnati Reds agreed to a three-year deal with Japanese outfielder Shogo Akiyama on Monday. The deal is believed to be for around $15 million. The 31-year-old has hit over .300 with an on-base percentage above .390 with 20-plus home runs in each of the last three years in Japan. The Cubs and Padres were […]

Angels Discussing Matthew Boyd

The Los Angeles Angels have discussed a potential trade for Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd, and Angels outfield prospect Brandon Marsh was a name mentioned in dialogue between both teams, according to a source. However, both sides haven't made progress towards a deal at the moment. The Halos are still looking for rotation upgrades […]

Braves Not Aggressively Pursuing Nolan Arenado

The Atlanta Braves are unlikely to aggressively pursue a trade for Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado while Josh Donaldson remains available in free agency, according to a source. However, if Donaldson doesn't re-sign with the Braves, Atlanta trading for Arenado becomes much more plausible. It's basically a two-horse race between the Braves and Nationals, […]

Marlins Finalizing Deal With Corey Dickerson

The Miami Marlins are finalizing a two-year deal with outfielder Corey Dickerson on Saturday. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. The Marlins preferred to land Yasiel Puig, a Cuban native, but they settled for the fallback option in Dickerson. Dickerson is an underrated offensive commodity, but he played in just 78 games with the […]

Rangers The Front-Runners For Nicholas Castellanos

The Texas Rangers appear to be the front-runners to sign outfielder Nicholas Castellanos. The Rangers missed out on signing third baseman Anthony Rendon. The Giants, Reds and Cubs are still in the mix on Castellanos. After adding Corey Kluber, Jordan Lyles and Kyle Gibson to the starting rotation, Texas is now looking for an impact […]

Blue Jays Sign Yamaguchi Shun

The Toronto Blue Jays signed Japanese pitcher Yamaguchi Shun to a two-year, $6.35 million deal on Friday. He'll receive $3.175 million per season and could make another $1.4 million per year in incentives if he maxes out at 170 innings. The Blue Jays will have another option for their starting rotation after adding Hyun-Jin Ryu, […]

White Sox Not Actively Pursuing Nicholas Castellanos, Yasiel Puig

The Chicago White Sox are not actively involved in the sweepstakes for outfielders Nicholas Castellanos or Yasiel Puig after already trading for Nomar Mazara this offseason. Chicago has made drastic improvements to their roster and have spent $195.5 million in free agency, but they will now look to improve their bullpen. Castellanos is the more […]

Braves Asking About Nolan Arenado

The Atlanta Braves have inquired about Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado, although discussions haven't been active recently, according to sources. The Braves are reportedly wary of the salary commitment for one of the best all-around players in baseball, but Atlanta also has the sort of prospect group that the Rockies would want in any […]

Edwin Encarnacion Signs With White Sox

The Chicago White Sox have signed first baseman/designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion to a one-year, $12 million contract that includes a club option for $12 million in 2021. The White Sox struggled mightily to find production out of their designated hitter spot in 2019. Encarnacion hit .244 with 34 home runs and 86 RBI in 109 […]

Mets Agree With Dellin Betances

The New York Mets agreed to a one-year deal with relief pitcher Dellin Betances on Tuesday, according to sources. The deal includes two player options. Coming off Achilles and shoulder injuries that held him to just one outing with the Yankees in 2019, Betances' stock is obviously down. However, he has a career 2.36 ERA, […]

Kole Calhoun Agrees With Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to a two-year deal worth $16 million guaranteed with outfielder Kole Calhoun on Tuesday, according to a source. The deal comes with a $9 million club option for 2022 with a $2 million buyout. The Arizona native will return home after spending the first eight years of his career with the […]

White Sox Serious About Edwin Encarnacion

The Chicago White Sox are in serious pursuit of first baseman/designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion, although nothing is likely to be completed until after the holidays. Encarnacion, 37 in January, would be Chicago's full-time designated hitter if he lands with them, while occasionally spelling Jose Abreu at first base. It'd be a good setup for the […]

Rich Hill Arrested Over The Weekend

Free-agent starting pitcher Rich Hill was arrested on Saturday at Gillette Stadium before the New England Patriots game against the Bills. The 39-year-old left-hander was arrested and charged with intimidation of police along with his wife, Caitlin A. Hill, who was charged with disorderly conduct and trespassing, according to online court records. Hill tried to […]

Indians Sign Cesar Hernandez

The Cleveland Indians signed second baseman Cesar Hernandez to a one-year, $6.25 million deal on Monday, according to sources familiar with the agreement. Hernandez will form a middle infield tandem with Francisco Cervelli, unless the Tribe deals the All-Star shortstop this winter. Hernandez, 29, hit .279/.333/.408 with 14 home runs, 77 runs scored, 71 RBI […]

Marlins Agree With Francisco Cervelli

The Miami Marlins agreed to a one-year deal with catcher Francisco Cervelli on Monday, according to a source. The deal is believed to be worth $2 million. Cervelli had more concussion problems in 2019 and played in just 48 games as a result with the Pirates and Braves. He hit a weak .213/.302/.348 with three […]

Blue Jays Agree With Hyun-Jin Ryu

The Toronto Blue Jays agreed to a four-year, $80 million deal with starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu on Sunday night, according to sources familiar with the deal. The Blue Jays have bolstered their rotation this offseason by signing Ryu, Tanner Roark and Chase Anderson. Ryu is the biggest prize of them all and should be the […]

Blue Jays Weighing David Price Trade

The Toronto Blue Jays are exploring all avenues to improve their starting rotation, and a trade for Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price could be in play, according to major league sources. The 34-year-old left-hander spent three months with the Blue Jays in 2015. Toronto has also made an offer to left-handed starter Hyun-Jin […]

White Sox Talking With Edwin Encarnacion

The Chicago White Sox had talks with first baseman/designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion at the winter meetings and since. Encarnacion will turn 37 next month, but he still managed to hit .244/.344/.531 with 34 home runs and 86 RBI in 418 at-bats with the Mariners and Yankees. Staying in New York would be ideal for his […]

Blue Jays Make Offers To Hyun-Jin Ryu, Edwin Encarnacion

The Toronto Blue Jays have made competitive offers to starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu and first baseman/designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion. The Jays are still looking to upgrade their rotation after adding Tanner Roark. Ryu has been flying under the radar despite going 14-5 with a 2.32 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 163 strikeouts in 182 2/3 innings […]

Blue Jays Sign Travis Shaw

The Toronto Blue Jays agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal with infielder Travis Shaw on Sunday, according to a source. The deal includes $675,000 in performance bonuses. Shaw hit 30-plus homers in 2017 and 2018 with the Brewers, but he tanked in 2019 and was demoted to Triple-A San Antonio in 2019, hitting .157 […]

White Sox Come To Terms With Dallas Keuchel

The Chicago White Sox have signed free-agent starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel to a three-year, $55.5 million contract. The deal includes a vesting option that could raise the total contract to $74 million over four years. Keuchel has spent the majority of his career with the Houston Astros and spent 2019 with the Atlanta Braves. The […]

C.J. Cron Heading To Tigers

The Detroit Tigers signed first baseman C.J. Cron to a one-year, $6.1 million deal on Saturday, according to a source. The 29-year-old will be the starting first baseman for the rebuilding Tigers in 2020 after recording a career-high 78 RBI while hitting .253 with 23 home runs and a .311 on-base percentage in 125 games […]

Tigers Reach Deal With Jonathan Schoop

The Detroit Tigers signed second baseman Jonathan Schoop to a one-year, $6.1 million deal on Saturday, according to a source. Schoop is expected to be the starting second baseman and hit in the middle of the order for a rebuilding Tigers squad in 2020. The 28-year-old hit .256 with 23 home runs, 59 RBI and […]

Ian Kinsler Announces Retirement

14-year veteran second baseman Ian Kinsler (neck) announced his retirement from baseball on Friday. The 37-year-old said the herniated cervical disc that ended his 2019 season with the Padres in August played a factor in his decision. He'll end his career just one hit shy of 2,000, with 257 home runs, 909 RBI and 243 […]

Martin Maldonado Returns To Astros

The Houston Astros re-signed catcher Martin Maldonado to a two-year, $7 million deal on Friday, according to multiple people with knowledge of the deal. The defensive whiz played in just 27 games for the Astros last year after being acquired from the Cubs. He's certainly a better real-life player than a fantasy one, as he […]

Ryan Tepera Signs With the Cubs

The Chicago Cubs signed free-agent relief pitcher Ryan Tepera to a one-year contract. The deal will pay him $900,000 if he is on the big league roster and $300,000 if he is in the minor leagues. Tepera wasn't great in 2018, posting a 4.98 ERA for Toronto, but he had a solid 3.49 ERA for […]

Cubs Considering Joe Panik

The Chicago Cubs have considered signing second baseman Joe Panik this offseason. Chicago is looking for a cheap solution to their keystone opening, and Panik would certainly be that. The 29-year-old lefty hitter slashed only .244/.315/.336 with five home runs, 50 runs, 39 RBI and four stolen bases in 142 games with the Giants and […]

Blue Jays Interested In Edwin Encarnacion, Travis Shaw

The Toronto Blue Jays are interested in first baseman/designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion. They've also monitored Travis Shaw, while Mitch Moreland and Eric Thames could also be options. Encarnacion isn't getting any younger -- he'll turn 37 in January -- but he still managed to hit .244/.344/.531 with 34 home runs, 81 runs and 86 RBI […]