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Mariners Sign Casey Sadler To Minors Deal
According to a tweet from The New York Post's Jon Heyman on Wednesday morning, the Seattle Mariners have reportedly signed relief pitcher Casey Sadler to a minor-league deal. The 32-year-old most recently pitched during the 2021 season, during which he logged a 0.67 ERA and a 2.48 FIP in 40.1 innings in a bullpen role […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoPirates Interested In Tucker Barnhart
The Pittsburgh Pirates are reportedly interested in free-agent catcher Tucker Barnhart, per a tweet from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Jason Mackey on Wednesday morning. Mackey tweeted: "Per sources: Pirates have expressed interest in catcher Tucker Barnhart. Two-time Gold Glove winner has spent the bulk of his career with the Reds. Coming off down year with Detroit. […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoSeth Lugo Drawing A Lot Of Interest To Start
Free-agent pitcher Seth Lugo is reportedly "drawing a lot of interest to start," per a tweet from The New York Post's Jon Heyman on Wednesday morning. Lugo pitched as a reliever for the New York Mets last season, logging a 3.60 ERA and a 3.76 FIP in 65 innings. In those 65 innings, which came […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoRed 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 […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoVince Velasquez Agrees With Pirates
According to a tweet from ESPN's Kiley McDaniel, the Pittsburgh Pirates reportedly have an agreement with right-hander Vince Velasquez. McDaniel tweeted the following on Tuesday: "Source: Free agent RHP Vince Velasquez has an agreement on a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates." Velasquez appeared in 27 games for the Chicago White Sox last season, nine […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoCardinals Among Favorites For Willson Contreras
The St. Louis Cardinals are reportedly one of the favorites for free-agent catcher Willson Contreras, per a tweet from The New York Post's Jon Heyman on Tuesday. Contreras enjoyed a solid season for both the Chicago Cubs and fantasy managers alike this past season, hitting .243 with a .349 on-base percentage in 487 plate appearances […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoA's, Jace Peterson In Agreement On Two-Year Contract
The Oakland Athletics and Jace Peterson are reportedly "in agreement on a two-year contract, pending physical," per a tweet from FanSided's Robert Murray on Tuesday. Murray tweeted: "Free-agent utilityman Jace Peterson and the Oakland A's are in agreement on a two-year contract, pending physical, according to source familiar with the deal." Peterson appeared in 113 […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoTommy Kahnle Signs With Yankees
The New York Yankees have reportedly signed relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle to a two-year deal, according to a tweet from The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal on Tuesday. Rosenthal tweeted the following: "Free-agent reliever Tommy Kahnle heading back to Yankees on two-year deal, source tells @TheAthletic." Kahnle appeared in 129 games for the American League East club […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoBlue Jays In On Cody Bellinger
According to a tweet from The New York Post's Jon Heyman on Tuesday, the Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly "in on Cody Bellinger." Heyman tweeted: "Jays are among teams in on Cody Bellinger. New hitting coach Don Mattingly was with Dodgers when Bellinger was in minors. Bellinger looking for 1 year desl to reset for […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoBrian Cashman Re-Signs With Yankees On Contract Through 2026
New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has re-signed with the club on a contract through the 2026 season, per an announcement from the team on Twitter. The Yankees tweeted the following on Monday: "The New York Yankees today announced that the club has re-signed Brian Cashman to a four-year contract through the 2026 season […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoMets, Phillies, Cubs, Orioles In On Jameson Taillon
According to a tweet from MLB.com's Mark Feinsand on Monday morning, four clubs are "teams to watch" when it comes to free-agent starting pitcher Jameson Taillon. Feinsand tweeted: "The Jameson Taillon market is deep, but sources tab the Mets, Phillies, Cubs and Orioles among the teams to watch." Taillon enjoyed one of his best seasons […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoLuis Arraez Could Be Traded This Offseason
According to an article from The Athletic's Dan Hayes on Monday morning, Minnesota Twins infielder "Luis Arraez could be traded this offseason, but only in the right deal, according to sources familiar with the team's thinking." Hayes also wrote the following in the article: "With few, if any, untouchables on the 40-man roster, some in […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoTrea Turner, Phillies In Agreement On A Contract
According to a tweet from ESPN's Jeff Passan on Monday morning, the Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly "in agreement on a contract" with free-agent shortstop Trea Turner. Kiley McDaniel reported that the deal is for 11 years and $300 million and includes a full no-trade clause. The 29-year-old hit .298 last season in 708 plate appearances […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoCardinals "Active In The Free-Agent Shortstop Market"
The St. Louis Cardinals are reportedly "active in the free agent shortstop market," according to a tweet from MLB Network's Jon Morosi on Monday morning. Morosi tweeted the following: "The #STLCards are active in the free-agent shortstop market, sources say, as I reported earlier today on @MLBNetwork." Last season, the Cardinals primarily utilized Tommy Edman, […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoPirates Designate Lewin Diaz For Assignment
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced via a tweet from the team's official Twitter account on Wednesday morning that first baseman Lewin Diaz has been designated for assignment. The 26-year-old appeared in 58 games for the Miami Marlins last season. In those 58 games for the National League East franchise, he hit .169 in 174 plate appearances […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoBlue Jays Announce Don Mattingly As Bench Coach
The Toronto Blue Jays announced Don Mattingly as the team's new bench coach in a tweet on Wednesday morning. Mattingly joins the Blue Jays franchise after spending the past seven seasons as the manager of the Miami Marlins. The former first baseman led Miami to the playoffs during the 2020 season where they beat the […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoMariners "Showing Interest In" Michael Conforto
According to a tweet from MLB Network's Jon Morosi on Tuesday, the Seattle Mariners are reportedly "showing interest in" Michael Conforto. Morosi tweeted: "Sources: #Mariners among teams showing interest in free agent OF Michael Conforto, the Redmond (Wash.) High School grade. @MLBNetwork @SeattleSports." The 29-year-old hit .232 with a .344 on-base percentage, 14 home runs, […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoReds Announce Luke Maile Signing
The Cincinnati Reds have signed catcher Luke Maile to a one-year deal, per a tweet from the National League Central franchise on Tuesday. The 31-year-old hit .221 with a .301 on-base percentage and three home runs in 206 plate appearances for the Cleveland Guardians in the 2022 season, appearing in 76 games in the process. […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoJeimer Candelario Signs With Nationals
Free-agent third baseman Jeimer Candelario is reportedly signing with the Washington Nationals, according to a tweet from The New York Post's Jon Heyman on Tuesday. Heyman tweeted, "Jeimer Candelario agrees to one-year deal with Nats." The infielder appeared in 124 games for the Detroit Tigers last season, hitting .217 with a .272 on-base percentage and […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoDodgers Meeting With Justin Verlander Monday
The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly meeting with free-agent starting pitcher Justin Verlander on Monday, according to a tweet from The New York Post's Jon Heyman. Heyman tweeted the following on Monday morning: "Word is Dodgers are meeting with Justin Verlander today. Would fit their preference for big talents on short-term deals (with of course […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoAstros "Finalizing A Deal For" Jose Abreu
According to a tweet from USA Today's Bob Nightengale on Monday, the Houston Astros are reportedly "finalizing a deal for" Jose Abreu. According to the Houston Chronicle's Chandler Rome, the deal is expected to be for three years and around $20 million per year. Nightengale tweeted the following on Monday morning: "The Houston #Astros are […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoMike Clevinger Signs With White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are reportedly signing free-agent starter Mike Clevinger to a one-year deal, per a pair of tweets from MLB Network's Jon Morosi. Also per Morosi, Clevinger's one-year deal is worth more than $8 million. Clevinger made 23 appearances, including 22 starts, for the San Diego Padres last season, pitching to a 4.33 […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoPirates Designate Hoy Park For Assignment
The Pittsburgh Pirates designated infielder Hoy Park for assignment Tuesday. The National League Central club designated Park for assignment to create space on the 40-man roster for first baseman Lewin Diaz, who was claimed off waivers. Park hit .216 with a .276 on-base percentage, a pair of home runs, and a stolen base in 60 […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoRed Sox Sign Joely Rodriguez
The Boston Red Sox have signed left-handed reliever Joely Rodriguez, the team announced in a tweet on Wednesday morning. Per the Red Sox's tweet, Rodriguez is signing a one-year deal that comes with a club option for the 2024 campaign. The veteran spent the 2022 season with the New York Mets, logging a 4.47 ERA […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoBrewers Acquire Janson Junk In Hunter Renfroe Trade
The Milwaukee Brewers acquired pitcher Janson Junk, along with fellow hurlers Elvis Peguero and Adam Seminaris, on Tuesday night in a trade that sent outfielder Hunter Renfroe to the Los Angeles Angels. Junk made three appearances for the Angels last season, two of which were starts. He pitched to a 6.48 ERA and a 3.11 […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoPirates Reportedly Claim Lewin Diaz Off Waivers
The Pittsburgh Pirates have reportedly claimed first baseman, Lewin Diaz, off waivers, per a tweet from The Miami Herald's Craig Mish on Tuesday. Mish tweeted: "Pirates claimed First Baseman Lewin Diaz from the Marlins off waivers per source." Diaz appeared in 58 games for the Marlins last season, logging 174 plate appearances and hitting .169 […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoAstros 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 […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoPirates Reportedly Sign Nate Webb To Minor League Deal
According to a tweet from FanSided's Robert Murray on Sunday, the Pittsburgh Pirates have reportedly signed right-hander Nate Webb to a minor league deal. Per Murray's tweet, the deal comes with an invitation to spring training. Webb, a 34th-round draft pick in the 2016 draft by the Kansas City Royals, pitched at three different levels […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoReds 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 […]
Ben Rosener 2 years agoAngels Reportedly "Showing Interest In" Mitch Haniger
Per a tweet from MLB Network's Jon Morosi on Monday, the Los Angeles Angels are reportedly "showing interest in" outfielder Mitch Haniger. Morosi tweeted: "Sources: #Dodgers and #Angels showing interest in free agent OF Mitch Haniger. The #Rangers, as first reported by @Ken_Rosenthal, are also among the most active suitors for Haniger. Of note, Haniger […]
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