Niko Goodrum, Red Sox Agree On Minor-League Contract

Infielder/outfielder Niko Goodrum and the Boston Red Sox have reportedly agreed to a minor-league contract, per a tweet from FanSided's Robert Murray on Wednesday morning. The veteran hit .116 with a .156 on-base percentage and a stolen base in 45 plate appearances for the Houston Astros last season. He logged a .311 average and a […]

Carlos Correa Signs With Mets, Deal With Giants Falls Through

Shortstop Carlos Correa signed a 12-year, $315 million contract with the New York Mets after his previous deal with the Giants fell through. According to Jon Heyman of the MLB Network, the deal with the Giants hit a snag due to an unspecified issue that arose during his physical. He initially agreed to a 13-year, […]

Carlos Correa's Physical Shows Some Concern

The San Francisco Giants postponed a Tuesday press conference to introduce shortstop Carlos Correa after a medical concern arose during the All-Star's physical, according to two people with direct knowledge of the situation. The Giants haven't publicly announced any details regarding Correa's 13-year, $350 million deal. The two sides agreed on Dec. 13, subject to […]

Cubs Sign Sergio Alcantara To Minor-League Deal

The Chicago Cubs signed free-agent infielder Sergio Alcantara to a minor-league deal on Tuesday. Alcantara spent his third major-league season in 2022 with the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres, slashing a combined .220/.261/.356 with a .617 OPS, six home runs, 29 RBI, 26 runs scored and one stolen base in just 224 plate appearances […]

Jorge Mateo Could Be Trade Target

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reported Monday that the Baltimore Orioles have been receiving inquiries on shortstop Jorge Mateo. The big four free-agent shortstops have all been signed, but there are a number of teams still looking to fill the position. Mateo offers strong defense and speed, and he slashed .221/.267/.379 with 13 home runs, 50 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Braves Sign Ehire Adrianza To Minor-League Deal

The Atlanta Braves signed free-agent infielder Ehire Adrianza to a minor-league deal on Friday with an invite to big-league spring training. Adrianza will be a non-roster invite. The 33-year-old super-utility player will return to the Braves after spending the 2021 season with them. He started last season with the Washington Nationals before eventually being traded […]

Brandon Crawford Set To Switch Positions

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford has played 1,525 career games at shortstop in his career, but he's been informed that he'll be moving from the 6 after the team signed Carlos Correa to a 13-year, $350 million deal this week. The four-time Gold Glover has become the greatest shortstop in Giants history, but he […]

Trevor Story Expected To Start At Shortstop In 2023

With shortstop Xander Bogaerts now in San Diego, Boston Red Sox infielder Trevor Story is the current favorite to start at the 6 to open the 2023 season. However, an outside addition can't be discounted, and the Red Sox are reportedly very serious in signing free-agent shortstop Dansby Swanson, which would in turn keep Story […]

Red Sox Designate Jeter Downs For Assignment

To make room on the Boston Red Sox's 40-man roster after the signing of outfielder Masataka Yoshida, the team designated infielder Jeter Downs for assignment on Thursday. Once a top prospect that was acquired in the blockbuster trade that sent outfielder Mookie Betts to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Downs' stock has taken a major hit. […]

Red Sox Seriously Considering Dansby Swanson

The Boston Red Sox appear to be seriously considering star free-agent shortstop Dansby Swanson now. Bringing Swanson aboard would allow them to keep Trevor Story at second base. Swanson's free-agent market is in very good shape, with the Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves among the other teams interested. Boston made a […]

Elly De La Cruz Unlikely To Make Opening Day Roster

Cincinnati Reds top prospect Elly De La Cruz is unlikely to make the Opening Day roster in 2023 with only 47 games played above Single-A ball, but he'll still draw plenty of attention in spring training. The shortstop/third baseman is ranked by MLB Pipeline as the No. 14 prospect in all of baseball, so De […]

Trea Turner to the Phillies - Fantasy Baseball Impact

There were four marquee shortstops listed on this year's free agency display. The Phillies, who needed a drastic change at shortstop, were the first bidders to commit to one of the shortstops. That would be Trea Turner. Philly locked Turner on an 11-year 300$ million contract, covering his 30s and early 40s. The 29-year-old is […]

Twins Will Consider Dansby Swanson

The Minnesota Twins will now consider signing free-agent shortstop Dansby Swanson after failing to re-sign Carlos Correa. The Twins made a decent attempt to reunite with Correa, offering close to $285 million for 10 years, but he chose to go to San Francisco for a whopping 13 years and $350 million on Tuesday night. USA […]

Giants Reportedly Agree On 13-Year Deal With Carlos Correa

The San Francisco Giants reportedly agreed to a 13-year, $350 million deal with free agent shortstop Carlos Correa Tuesday, per Jeff Passan. The deal would be the biggest deal ever for a shortstop and would give the 28-year-old the most lucrative deal out of the other two big free-agent shortstop signings this offseason. Correa had […]

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, 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 […]

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, […]

Padres Agree With Xander Bogaerts On 11-Year Deal

The San Diego Padres agreed to an 11-year, $280 million deal with free-agent shortstop Xander Bogaerts on Wednesday night. It comes after Trea Turner scored an 11-year, $300 million deal from the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday. Bogaerts has been an All-Star in three of the last four seasons and was extremely productive yet again in […]

Four Teams Showing Serious Interest In Dansby Swanson

The Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox are among the teams that have shown the most interest in free-agent shortstop Dansby Swanson so far this offseason. Swanson's hometown Atlanta Braves are also in the mix to re-sign him if he so chooses. The Twins and Red Sox are probably interested […]

Six Teams Talking With Xander Bogaerts

Six teams still need a shortstop and are all talking to free-agent shortstop Xander Bogaerts at the Winter Meetings in San Diego this week. The Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs are among them. Bogaerts opted out of the final three years of his deal with Boston, but they've had some momentum […]

Giants Have Talked With Carlos Correa

The San Francisco Giants have spoken with free-agent shortstop Carlos Correa's representatives at the Winter Meetings in San Diego this week, according to a source. The Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals and Minnesota Twins have also been linked to Correa this offseason. The 28-year-old declined his $35.1 million option for the 2023 […]

Red Sox In Heavy Discussions With Xander Bogaerts

According to a tweet from The New York Post's Jon Heyman on Wednesday morning, the Boston Red Sox are reportedly "in heavy discussions with" free-agent shortstop Xander Bogaerts. Heyman tweeted the following: "Red Sox are in heavy discussions with star shortstop Xander Bogaerts." Bogaerts hit .307 in 631 plate appearances for the Red Sox last […]

Aledmys Diaz Agrees With The A's

The Oakland Athletics agreed to a two-year deal in the $14 million range on Wednesday with free-agent utility man Aledmys Diaz, pending a physical. For the Houston Astros in the last four seasons, Diaz has worked mostly as a super-utility player, giving the team plenty of flexibility in the infield and outfield. With the move […]

Pirates Win MLB's First Draft Lottery

The Pittsburgh Pirates were awarded the No. 1 overall pick in next year's draft in MLB's inaugural Draft Lottery at the Winter Meetings from San Diego on Tuesday night. The first six spots of next year's first round were determined. The Pirates had the second-worst record in baseball in 2022 and had the best odds […]

Padres Offered More For Trea Turner

The San Diego Padres had a high level of disappointment when shortstop Trea Turner chose to sign with the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday for 11 years and $300 million, according to multiple sources. The precise terms of the Padres' offer to Turner weren't known, but two people not directly involved but familiar with the dealings […]

Ezequiel Tovar "Tracking" Towards Being Opening Day Shortstop

Following a breakout season in which Colorado Rockies infielder Ezequiel Tovar stormed through the upper levels of the minors and made his major-league debut, manager Bud Black said the 21-year-old is "tracking" towards being the team's Opening Day shortstop in 2023. "He showed enough to us in what he did during the course of the […]

Red Sox Remain Engaged On Xander Bogaerts

Agent Scott Boras said that the Boston Red Sox remain engaged on trying to re-sign shortstop Xander Bogaerts. Nobody is really expecting the Red Sox and Bogaerts to reunite, especially after the Philadelphia Phillies gave Trea Turner an 11-year, $300 million deal on Monday at the first day of the Winter Meetings in San Diego. […]