Cardinals Interested In Hyun-Jin Ryu

The St. Louis Cardinals are showing interest in starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu, according to a source. The market for Ryu has been pretty quiet so far this winter, but it should pick up soon now that the big names of Gerrit Cole, Stephen Strasburg, Anthony Rendon and Zack Wheeler are off the market. The Korean […]

Brett Gardner Re-Signs With the Yankees

The New York Yankees and outfielder Brett Gardner have agreed to terms on a one-year, $12.5 million contract on Thursday. The deal includes an option for 2021 which would bring the total to $20 million. Gardner was solid in 2019, putting up 28 home runs, 74 RBI, 86 runs and adding 10 steals while posting […]

Rick Porcello Signs With the Mets

The New York Mets signed free-agent right-handed starting pitcher Rick Porcello to a one-year deal worth $10 million on Thursday. The ink was barely dry on the one-year deal the Mets gave Michael Wacha before they added another starter to their rotation in Porcello. Porcello had an awful 2019 season, pitching to an unsightly 5.52 […]

Yankees Hope To Re-Sign Brett Gardner Soon

The New York Yankees are hopeful of re-signing outfielder Brett Gardner soon. The 36-year-old outfielder was never in any real danger of landing anywhere else this offseason. He hit a very productive .251/.325/.503 with 28 home runs, 86 runs, 74 RBI and 10 stolen bases in 491 at-bats for the Bombers in 2019. If he […]

Teams Interested In Sandy Alcantara, Caleb Smith

The Miami Marlins are getting calls from teams around the league about the availability of starting pitchers Sandy Alcantara, Caleb Smith and Pablo Lopez. However, it would take a lot in return for the Marlins to get rid of their young, controllable and cheap pitching options. Alcantara and Smith will likely be the team's Nos. […]

Kole Calhoun Attracting Plenty Of Interest

The Blue Jays, Reds, Brewers and Marlins are all showing interest in outfielder Kole Calhoun, according to sources. Calhoun hit a career-high 33 home runs in his final season with the Halos, but he also hit just .232/.325/.467 in 152 games. He hit just .208 with the Angels in 2018 and had just one 20-homer […]

Rockies Willing To Listen On Nolan Arenado

The Colorado Rockies are willing to listen to trade inquiries on third baseman Nolan Arenado. An Arenado trade is unlikely at the moment, and he also possesses a full no-trade clause. Teams could become more interested in Arenado now that the Angels took the top free agent position player, Anthony Rendon, off the market on […]

Diamondbacks Serious About Madison Bumgarner

The Arizona Diamondbacks floated a contract in the range of $70 million for starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner, according to sources. However, it seems likely that number will fall well short of what it will take to land the veteran left-hander. Bumgarner is likely to reach nine figures in his next deal after Gerrit Cole ($324 […]

Marcell Ozuna Unlikely To Land With Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks have checked in on outfielder Marcell Ozuna, but they aren't considered among the players for Ozuna's services, according to sources. Arizona could be a viable landing spot for Ozuna if he's still available later in the offseason. Landing in Arizona would be a nice fit for the 29-year-old Dominican, but it remains […]

Padres Interested In Starling Marte

The San Diego Padres are joining the list of interested teams in trading for outfielder Starling Marte. Marte has already said he'd be willing to accept a trade to a contending team in 2020 and beyond. The Padres are slowly but surely putting themselves in a position to contend in the National League and have […]

Angels Interested In Trade For Corey Kluber

The Los Angeles Angels have shown interest in trading for Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber, according to sources. A fractured arm and then a strained oblique held the two-time Cy Young winner to just seven starts for the Tribe last season. He was a big-time fantasy bust because of the injuries, but Kluber has […]

Freddie Freeman Doing Well After Surgery

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said that first baseman Freddie Freeman (elbow) is doing well after having arthroscopic surgery on his elbow. "Last time I talked to him he said it hadn't felt that good in a long time," Snitker said. Freeman has plenty of time to heal up and should be 100 percent for […]

Dodgers Discussing Trade For Francisco Lindor

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Cleveland Indians remain engaged in serious trade talks surrounding All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor. The Indians are seeking a package of Dodgers prospects, including shortstop Gavin Lux and starting pitcher Dustin May. Lux is considered the No. 2 prospect in baseball heading into the 2020 season, per MLB Pipeline, while May […]

Brewers Bring In Josh Lindblom

The Milwaukee Brewers agreed to a three-year, $9.125 million deal with pitcher Josh Lindblom on Wednesday. Lindblom, 32, pitched most of the last five seasons in the Korean Baseball Organization. He worked as a starter overseas and was 20-3 with a 2.50 ERA in 30 starts in 2019 for the Doosan Bears, setting the franchise […]

Rockies Extend Scott Oberg For Three Years

The Colorado Rockies signed relief pitcher Scott Oberg to a three-year, $13 million extension on Wednesday. The deal includes an $8 million team option for 2023. The 29-year-old has been excellent for the Rockies the last two seasons, and he finished with a nice 2.25 ERA in 2019. Oberg has struck out 115 batters and […]

Michael Wacha Agrees With Mets

The New York Mets agreed to a one-year deal with starting pitcher Michael Wacha on Wednesday, according to a source. The 28-year-old right-hander will get $3 million guaranteed and can make another $7 million in performance-based incentives. He had spent the previous seven seasons with the Cardinals, and Wacha went a disappointing 6-7 last year […]

Anthony Rendon Signs With Angels

The Los Angeles Angels agreed to terms with third baseman Anthony Rendon on a seven-year, $245 million contract. Rendon was the best bat on the free agent market and will be paid as such. The deal is reportedly slightly backloaded, but contains no deferrals and comes with a full no-trade clause. Rendon will join a […]

Eddie Rosario Drawing Trade Interest

A number of teams have engaged the Minnesota Twins on outfielder Eddie Rosario in trade talks, but nothing appears to be imminent, according to a source. As the free-agent corner outfield market begins to take shape this winter, Rosario could become an appealing alternative with two years of club control. The 28-year-old had a breakout […]

Brewers Staying In Touch With Eric Thames

Milwaukee Brewers general manager David Stearns said that the team is staying in touch with first baseman Eric Thames, who was non-tendered by the Brewers. Thames was mostly a part-time player for the Brewers -- against right-handed pitchers -- and he was successful to the tune of a .247/.346/.505 slash line, 25 home runs and […]

Franklin Perez Still Not Throwing

Detroit Tigers starting pitching prospect Franklin Perez (shoulder) still hasn't been able to throw a baseball after two-plus years of shoulder issues. The 22-year-old that was the key piece in the trade that sent Justin Verlander to Houston in 2017 has pitched in nine games in his two seasons with Detroit (27 innings). He hasn't […]

Tigers Interested In Robinson Chirinos

The Detroit Tigers are showing interest in catcher Robinson Chirinos, according to a source. With Grayson Greiner and prospect Jake Rogers currently on roster, the Tigers would probably be looking at a short deal with Chirinos until Rogers is ready for the everyday role. Chirinos hit .238/.347/.443 with 17 long balls and 58 RBI in […]

Rangers Could Consider Maikel Franco

The Texas Rangers will consider third baseman Maikel Franco if Anthony Rendon signs elsewhere. Franco would be a significant downgrade from the MVP candidate, but a change of scenery to a very hitter-friendly park in Texas could be the spark that Franco needs to realize his true potential. The 27-year-old Dominican hit just .234/.297/.409 with […]

Salvador Perez Could See Time At First Base

Kansas City Royals manager Mike Matheny said it's a realistic possibility that catcher Salvador Perez (elbow) sees significant playing time at first base in his return from Tommy John surgery in 2020. Perez is coming off a lost season in 2019 after having elbow reconstruction. But he should return to being one of the more […]

Tanner Roark Agrees to Terms With the Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays signed free-agent starting pitcher Tanner Roark to a two-year, $24 million contract on Wednesday. Roark will slide right into the Blue Jays rotation. Toronto has been "in" on several free-agent starters, but Roark is the first they have been able to sign. Roark put up a 4.35 ERA and a 158:51 […]

Cubs Not Working On Extension For Anthony Rizzo

The Chicago Cubs will not be offering first baseman Anthony Rizzo a contract extension this winter, according to Rizzo's agent, Marc Pollack. "Anthony has let his desire to be a Cub for life known to the organization. Although we do not know what the future holds, a deal to make that happen will not be […]

Dodgers Sign Reliever Blake Treinen

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed relief pitcher Blake Treinen to a one-year, $10 million contract on Wednesday. Treinen reportedly had several similar offers and chose to go to the Dodgers. He was exceptional in 2018 before taking a huge step back with the Oakland A's in 2019. The Dodgers are hoping he pitches more like […]

Dodgers Shifting Focus To Madison Bumgarner

The Los Angeles Dodgers are shifting their focus to starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner now that Gerrit Cole chose the Yankees, according to sources. It would be extremely odd to see a lifelong Giants pitcher in blue and white, but it could happen. MadBum isn't the dominant left-hander that he was in his prime with San […]

White Sox Acquire Nomar Mazara

The Chicago White Sox acquired outfielder Nomar Mazara from the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night in exchange for minor league outfielder Steele Walker. The 24-year-old Mazara hit .268 with 19 home runs, 66 RBI and a .786 OPS in 2019. He projects to make around $5.5 million in arbitration and is eligible for free agency […]

Yankees and Gerrit Cole Agree To Deal

Starting pitcher Gerrit Cole has agreed to a nine-year, $324 million deal with the New York Yankees. Cole had a career-year last season while with the Houston Astros, finishing second in Cy Young voting by recording a 2.50 ERA to go along with 326 strikeouts and 20 wins (five losses) throughout 33 starts. He is […]

Stephen Strasburg Returns To Nationals On Record Deal

The Washington Nationals have brought back starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg on a record deal worth $245 million over seven years. Strasburg opted out of the remaining four years and $100 million on his old contract. His new deal makes him the highest paid pitcher of all time, but Gerrit Cole is likely to top that […]