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Cubs Acquire Harold Ramirez
The Chicago Cubs have acquired outfielder Harold Ramirez from the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for a cash consideration. Ramirez hit .268 with a .305 on-base percentage, seven home runs, and three stolen bases in 361 plate appearances for Cleveland last season. The former Cleveland outfielder will give the Cubs some depth behind Jason Heyward, Ian […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoYankees Release Clint Frazier
The New York Yankees released outfielder Clint Frazier on Tuesday. New York previously designated Frazier for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster for a number of prospects. The outfielder hit .186 with a .317 on-base percentage, five home runs, and a pair of stolen bases in 218 plate appearances for the Yankees last […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoCarlos Correa Too Expensive For Tigers?
According to a tweet from MLB Network's Jon Heyman, the Tigers love Carlos Correa. However, Heyman also states that he's "heard from Tigers people who insist they will not spend $300M on any one player due to multiple needs." The insider also mentions that Detroit is reportedly "considering" both Marcus Semien and Javier Baez. Correa […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoTyler Wade Designated For Assignment
Infielder/outfielder Tyler Wade was designated for assignment on Friday by the New York Yankees as part of a series of transactions that saw a number of prospects added to the team's 40-man roster. Wade hit .268 in 145 plate appearances for New York last season, and while he didn't hit for much power with a […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoYankees Designate Rougned Odor For Assignment
Infielder Rougned Odor was designated for assignment by the New York Yankees on Friday. Acquired prior to the season from the Texas Rangers, the 27-year-old split time between second base, his usual position, and third base while with the Yankees. Odor hit .202 with a .286 on-base percentage in 361 plate appearances. He didn't record […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoJeter Downs Added To Red Sox's 40-Man Roster
The Boston Red Sox reportedly added infield prospect Jeter Downs to the team's 40-man roster on Friday, per The Athletic's Chad Jennings. Acquired in the Mookie Betts trade along with outfielder Alex Verdugo and catcher Connor Wong, Downs hit .190 with a .272 on-base percentage, 14 home runs and 18 stolen bases in 405 plate […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoClint Frazier Designated For Assignment
The New York Yankees designated outfielder Clint Frazier for assignment on Friday. Crazier hit .186 with a .317 on-base percentage, five home runs, and two stolen bases in 218 plate appearances for New York last season. The 27-year-old registered a 105 wRC+ and a .324 on-base percentage in 807 career plate appearances with the Yankees […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoMax Scherzer Finishes Third In NL Cy Young Voting
Free-agent starting pitcher Max Scherzer finished third in the voting for the National League Cy Young Award, which went to the Milwaukee Brewers' Corbin Burnes on Wednesday. The Philadelphia Phillies' Zack Wheeler was second. Scherzer threw 179.1 innings during the 2021 season, pitching to a 2.46 ERA and a 2.97 FIP. He also struck out […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoZack Wheeler Finishes Second In NL Cy Young Voting
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler finished second in the voting for the National League Cy Young Award. The Milwaukee Brewers' Corbin Burnes was announced as the winner on Wednesday. Wheeler received the same number of first-place votes as Burnes with 12 but finished second in points as the Brewers' ace received five more second-place […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoCorbin Burnes Wins NL Cy Young
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes was announced as the winner of the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday. He received 12 first-place votes, the same as Zack Wheeler, who finished second. However, Burnes got five more second-place votes than Wheeler, which helped the Milwaukee starter finish with more overall points in the voting. […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoGerrit Cole Finishes Second In AL Cy Young Voting
New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole finished second in the voting for the American League Cy Young Award that was announced on Wednesday. Cole received one first-place vote but finished behind Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Robbie Ray, who received the other 29 first-place votes. Cole pitched to a 3.23 ERA and a 2.92 FIP […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoLance Lynn Finishes Third in AL Cy Young Voting
Chicago White Sox starter Lance Lynn finished third in the voting for the American League Cy Young Award on Wednesday. Lynn, acquired from the Texas Rangers last December for fellow starter Dane Dunning and pitching prospect Avery Weems, enjoyed a career year in his first campaign with the White Sox. In 157 innings, the right-hander […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoBrandon Belt Reportedly Accepts Qualifying Offer
According to The New York Post's Joel Sherman, first baseman Brandon Belt is reportedly accepting the one-year qualifying offer. The veteran will stay with the San Francisco Giants after hitting a career-high 29 home runs in just 381 plate appearances last season. Belt also added three stolen bases while batting .274 with a .378 on-base […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoRobbie Ray Wins AL Cy Young
Toronto Blue Jays starter Robbie Ray won the American League Cy Young Award on Wednesday. The 30-year-old received all but one first-place vote in taking home the award. Ray had a career year in 2021, leading all qualified American League starting pitchers with 193.1 innings pitched, 248 strikeouts, and a 2.84 ERA. The left-hander, who […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoJustin Verlander Re-Signs With Houston
Veteran right-hander Justin Verlander is reportedly re-signing with the Houston Astros, according to a tweet from his brother, Fox Sports' Ben Verlander. Per Ben Verlander's tweet, it's a one-year deal worth $25 million that also includes a player option for the second season. Justin Verlander didn't pitch in 2021 while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoMarlins Reportedly Make Offer To Starling Marte
According to The Miami Herald's Barry Jackson, the Miami Marlins made an offer to free-agent outfielder Starling Marte. The veteran began the 2021 season with the Marlins, hitting .305 with a .405 on-base percentage, seven home runs, and 22 stolen bases in 233 plate appearances before he was traded to the Oakland Athletics on July […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoYankees Sign Joely Rodriguez
The New York Yankees signed left-handed reliever Joely Rodriguez to a one-year deal on Wednesday. Rodriguez spent the second half of last season with the Yankees after being acquired from the Texas Rangers as part of the Joey Gallo trade. In 46.1 innings split between Texas and New York, the 29-year-old pitched to a 4.66 […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoAstros Reportedly Meet With Starling Marte's Agents
According to MLB Network's Jon Heyman, the Houston Astros reportedly met with outfielder Starling Marte's agents. The 33-year-old hit .308 with a .381 on-base percentage, 12 home runs, and 47 stolen bases in 526 plate appearances split between the Miami Marlins and Oakland Athletics last season. Houston began last season with Myles Straw starting in […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoBrewers Acquire Mike Brosseau
The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired infielder Mike Brosseau in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays for pitching prospect Evan Reifert. The 27-year-old Brosseau is a career .245 hitter in the Majors, with a lifetime .311 on-base percentage, 16 home runs, and five stolen bases in 409 plate appearances. He appeared in 57 games for […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoRockies Re-Sign Jhoulys Chacin
The Colorado Rockies have re-signed pitcher Jhoulys Chacin to a one-year deal, according to The Gazette's Danielle Allentuck. Chacin mostly pitched as a reliever last season for Colorado, turning in a 4.34 ERA and a 4.63 FIP in 64 1/3 innings. The veteran recorded 17 holds while also registering 47 strikeouts and 28 walks. He […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoFour Teams Reportedly In On Steven Matz
The Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals are reportedly "in on" free-agent starter Steven Matz, according to Newsday's Tim Healey. Matz found plenty of success in 2021 in his first season in a Toronto Blue Jays uniform, registering a 3.82 ERA, a 3.79 FIP, 144 strikeouts and 43 […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoTigers Reportedly Interested In Anthony DeSclafani
According to MLB Network's Jon Heyman, the Tigers have interest in free-agent starter Anthony DeSclafani. The right-hander spent the 2021 season with the San Francisco Giants, pitching to a 3.17 ERA and a 3.62 FIP in 167 2/3 innings for the National League West franchise. He also struck out 152 batters while surrendering 42 walks. […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoTigers Reportedly Interested In Jon Gray
The Detroit Tigers are reportedly interested in free-agent right-hander Jon Gray, according to MLB Network's Jon Morosi. Gray enjoyed a quality season in 2021 with the Colorado Rockies, pitching to a 4.59 ERA, a 3.95 FIP, 157 strikeouts and 58 walks in 149 innings pitched. A move to Detroit by Gray certainly wouldn't hurt from […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoAdam Conley Now A Free Agent
Left-handed relief pitcher Adam Conley is now a free agent after clearing waivers. The Tampa Bay Rays previously designated the reliever for assignment. The 31-year-old made 17 appearances out of the bullpen for the Rays in 2021, pitching to a 2.29 ERA and a 4.08 FIP in 19.2 innings. He also struck out 16 batters […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoTigers Have Talked To Agents Of Top Free-Agent Shortstops
According to MLB Network's Jon Morosi, the Detroit Tigers have talked with agents for top free-agent shortstops, including Carlos Correa, Marcus Semien, Javier Baez, Trevor Story, Corey Seager and Chris Taylor. Detroit could certainly use the help at one of the game's most important positions if they want to contend next season. No Tigers shortstop finished […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoPhillies Reportedly Interested In Starling Marte
The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly interested in outfielder Starling Marte, according to MLB Network's Jon Heyman on Thursday. Marte is coming off arguably his best season, hitting .308 with a .381 on-base percentage, 12 home runs, and 47 stolen bases in 526 plate appearances. The 33-year-old was one of fantasy baseball's best outfielders in 2021. […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoBlue Jays Interested In Re-Signing Steven Matz
The Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly interested in re-signing starting pitcher Steven Matz, according to a tweet from The New York Post's Joel Sherman. In his first season with the Blue Jays, the left-hander pitched to a 3.82 ERA and a 3.79 FIP in 150.2 innings, striking out 144 batters while surrendering 43 walks. With […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoMariners Reportedly Interested in Luis Castillo
According to MLB Network's Jon Morosi, the Seattle Mariners "are among the teams to check in with the #Reds on right-hander Luis Castillo." Seattle, coming off a 90-win season, could use the rotation reinforcements to bolster a group that struggled, at times, outside of Chris Flexen and Logan Gilbert. Adding a pitcher like Castillo would […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoYankees Talking To Agents For Corey Seager And Carlos Correa
According to CBS Sports' Jim Bowden, the New York Yankees are reportedly "in conversation with agents for both Corey Seager and Carlos Correa." The Yankees certainly make sense, speculatively speaking, as a fit for one of the winter's top free-agent shortstops. New York could easily shift Gleyber Torres to second base and play DJ LeMahieu […]
Ben Rosener 3 years agoTigers Interested In Eduardo Rodriguez
The Detroit Tigers are reportedly showing early interest in free-agent left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez, according to MLB Network's Jon Morosi. Rodriguez pitched to a 4.74 ERA, a 3.32 FIP, 185 strikeouts and 47 walks in 157 2/3 innings during the regular season. The left-hander certainly makes sense as a speculative fit for the Tigers given the […]
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