Twins Re-Sign Elliot Soto

The Minnesota Twins re-signed infielder Elliot Soto to a minor-league deal this week. He's expected to get an invite to major-league spring training. The 33-year-old was selected to the 40-man roster in June of 2022 but was designated for assignment a day later and didn't appear in a game. He played in 92 games for […]

Padres Looking At Xander Bogaerts?

The San Diego Padres are a surprise team looking at shortstop, and they like free-agent shortstop Xander Bogaerts. Ha-Seong Kim could become a super-utility player, and Fernando Tatis Jr. could move to the outfield in 2023. The Padres are looking for leadership and also like first baseman Jose Abreu. The Friars have to also be […]

Red Sox Acquire Hoy Park From Pirates

The Boston Red Sox acquired shortstop Hoy Park from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday in exchange for minor-league left-hander Inmer Lobo. The Pirates designated Park for assignment on Tuesday before dealing him to Boston. The 26-year-old South Korean infielder played in just 23 games for the Bucs in 2022, hitting .216 (11-for-51) with two home […]

Trea Turner "Likely" Phillies' Top SS Target

Free agent shortstop Trea Turner is "likely" the Philadelphia Phillies' top target among all available players at the position, per MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. Turner would provide defensive stability to a generally weak overall defense while adding to an already-strong lineup. This move would also allow for a reunion between Turner and Bryce Harper, who were […]

Astros Sign Dixon Machado To Minors Deal

The Houston Astros have signed infielder Dixon Machado to a minor-league deal according to the team's official transaction log. Also, per the Astros' official transaction log, the American League West club invited him to spring training. Machado appeared in 17 games for the San Francisco Giants last season, collecting three hits, a walk, and a […]

Reds Acquire Kevin Newman

The Cincinnati Reds acquired infielder Kevin Newman from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday. The Reds traded right-handed pitcher Dauri Moreta to Pittsburgh for Newman, who hit .274 with a .316 on-base percentage in 309 plate appearances last season. The 28-year-old, who has significant experience playing both second base and shortstop, also chipped in with a […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Returning To Yankees

The New York Yankees have reached an agreement with shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa that will bring him back to the Bronx for the 2023 season. The contract will be for one year and $6 million dollars. Kiner-Falefa endured a tumultuous year with the Yankees after coming over from the Texas Rangers last offseason, slashing .261/.314/.327 with […]

Kyle Farmer Sent From Reds To Twins

Kyle Farmer is the newest member of the Minnesota Twins after being acquired in a trade from the Cincinnati Reds. The Reds will receive minor league right-handed pitcher Casey Legumina in exchange for Farmer. The 32-year-old Farmer enjoyed arguably his best year at the plate in 2022, recording a .701 OPS with 14 home runs […]

Marco Luciano Added To 40-Man Roster

The San Francisco Giants added infielders Marco Luciano and Brett Wisely, right-handers Tristan Beck, Jose Cruz and Keaton Winn and outfielder Luis Matos to their 40-man roster on Tuesday. Wisely was acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for outfielder Tristan Peters. According to MLB Pipeline, Luciano is the club's top prospect. Matos checks […]

Marlins Acquire Xavier Edwards

The Miami Marlins acquired infielder Xavier Edwards from the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday. Miami acquired Edwards and relief pitcher JT Chargois for right-handed pitching prospects Marcus Johnson and Santiago Suarez in a deal between the two clubs. Able to play second base, shortstop and third base, Edwards hit .246 with a .328 on-base percentage, […]

Buck Showalter Earns NL Manager Of Year Award Tuesday

New York Mets manager Buck Showalter earned the National League Manager of the Year Award Tuesday. The award was Showalter's fourth Manager of the Year Award of his career, tying him with Tony La Russa and Bobby Cox for the most in history. He also earned the award with the New York Yankees in 1994, […]

Terry Francona Wins Thirds AL Manager Of Year Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona was named the American League Manager of the Year for the third time in his career on Tuesday. He also won the award with Cleveland in 2013 and 2016. Despite not having a star-studded roster, the Guardians won 92 games in 2022, earning them the American League Central Division title. […]

Brewers Unlikely To Trade Willy Adames

The Milwaukee Brewers are unlikely to trade shortstop Willy Adames this offseason. Luis Urias and Brice Turang can both play shortstop, but Adames is a core player for the Brewers. Newly promoted general manager Matt Arnold is also well aware of the negative impact that the trade of closer Josh Hader had to close out […]

Phillies Interested In Xander Bogaerts?

The Philadelphia Phillies are believed to have real interest in free-agent shortstop Xander Bogaerts, and team president Dave Dombrowski has a strong link from his days with the Boston Red Sox. As expected, Bogaerts opted out of the final three years and $60 million remaining on his deal with Boston to become a free agent […]

Astros, GM James Click Parting Ways

The Houston Astros are parting ways with general manager James Click after he declined the team's one-year offer, the team announced on Friday. Click's contract expired days after the Astros defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in six games to win the World Series, although he continued to run the team's baseball operations department. Conflict within the […]

Dusty Baker Officially Returning In 2023

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker is officially returning to the team on a one-year deal for the 2023 season, the team announced on Wednesday. Baker, 73, earned his first World Series title with the team in his 25th season as a skipper as they beat the Philadelphia Phillies in six games. General manager James Click's […]

Dusty Baker, James Click To Be Extended

Houston Astros owner Jim Crane spoke with manager Dusty Baker and general manager James Click on Monday and plans to formally extend each of them a contract for the 2023 season as the organization looks to win back-to-back World Series titles. Baker isn't a surprise coming off his first World Series title as a manager, […]

Rockies Hire Hensley Meulens As Hitting Coach

The Colorado Rockies hired Hensley Meulens as their new hitting coach on Monday. Meulens served as the New York Yankees assistant hitting coach in 2022 during outfielder Aaron Judge's record-setting season. The Rockies hit .254 last year, which was the second-lowest mark in franchise history, behind only the 2021 team (.249). Meulens is taking over […]

Carlos Correa Officially Opts Out Monday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa officially opted out of his $35.1 million player option for the 2023 season on Monday, according to the MLB Players Association. This was the expected move after the 28-year-old signed his one-year deal with the Twins in March. Correa played in 136 games in his lone season in Minnesota, slashing […]

Xander Bogaerts Officially Opts Out

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts officially opted out of his $20 million player option with the Red Sox for the 2023 season and has become a free agent, according to the MLB Players Association. Bogaerts will forego the final three years of his deal with Boston in order to hit the open market and […]

Cardinals Name Three New Coaches

The St. Louis Cardinals announced new titles for three coaches heading into the 2023 season next year. Turner Ward has been promoted to hitting coach, Dusty Blake has been promoted to pitching coach and former outfielder Matt Holliday will serve as the new bench coach. Ward replaces Jeff Albert, Blake replaces Mike Maddux and Holliday […]

White Sox To Pick Up Tim Anderson's Option

The Chicago White Sox are planning to pick up shortstop Tim Anderson's $12.5 million team option for the 2023 season, as expected. Anderson had a frustrating season in 2022 due to injuries, as he played in only 79 games. However, he was still one of the best shortstops in the league when he was on […]

Matt Vierling, Edmundo Sosa Starting In Game 6

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Matt Vierling and shortstop Edmundo Sosa are in the starting lineup for Game 6 of the World Series against the Houston Astros and left-hander Framber Valdez. Brandon Marsh and rookie Bryson Stott will start on the bench against the southpaw. Vierling is hitting eighth and Sosa is in the nine-hole. In 11 […]

Braves, Dansby Swanson Have Work To Do

The Atlanta Braves made an opening offer during the season to star shortstop Dansby Swanson, and sources suggested it was in the $100 million ballpark. Swanson, who is a Georgia product, is believed to want to stay in Atlanta, but it sounds like the two sides have plenty of work to do to land a […]

Rangers Linked To Dayton Moore

Former Kansas City Royals general manager Dayton Moore continues to be linked to the Texas Rangers by sources within the industry. Current Rangers GM Chris Young finished his pitching career with the Royals and Moore from 2015 to 2017. The Royals relieved Moore of his duties as president of baseball operations recently and promoted GM […]

Pedro Grifol Officially Named White Sox's Manager

The Chicago White Sox officially named Pedro Grifol as the 42nd manager in franchise history on Thursday. Grifol is a member of two American League pennant-winning teams and was a part of the Kansas City Royals' World Series champion staff. The 52-year-old will take over for Hall of Fame skipper Tony La Russa, who had […]

Ronny Mauricio Stays Hot In LIDOM Game Wednesday

New York Mets shortstop prospect Ronny Mauricio continued to hit well in Wednesday's Professional Dominican Republic League game with the Tigres, going 3-for-5 with two doubles, a single, two RBI, and a stolen base. The 21-year-old is the Met's sixth-ranked prospect, per MLB.com, and is now slashing .350/.394/.567 with two home runs, 15 RBI, and […]

Dansby Swanson Wins First Gold Glove Tuesday

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson earned his first career Gold Glove Award Tuesday, becoming the third Braves' shortstop to win the award. The 28-year-old had an excellent season overall, being selected to his first All-Star team while slashing .277/.329/.447 with 25 home runs, 96 RBI, and 18 stolen bases. Swanson provided a career-high in RBI […]

Nolan Arenado Wins 10th Gold Glove

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado won his 10th career Gold Glove in 10 major-league seasons on Tuesday, which ties Ichiro Suzuki for most consecutive Gold Gloves to begin a career. Arenado trails only Brooks Robinson (16) for all-time Gold Gloves by a third baseman. The rest of the National League winners included Phillies […]

White Sox Set To Hire Pedro Grifol As Next Manager

According to a tweet from ESPN's Buster Olney on Tuesday, the Chicago White Sox are reportedly set to hire Kansas City Royals bench coach Pedro Grifol as their manager. Olney tweeted on Tuesday, "Pedro Grifol, longtime coach with the Royals, is expected to be the next White Sox manager, an announcement that could come later […]