Dodgers Superstars Attend Meeting With Yoshinobu Yamamoto

A trio of Los Angeles Dodgers superstars attended a meeting with free-agent pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto on Tuesday at Dodger Stadium, as Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, and Mookie Betts all were part of the discussion. Of course, Ohtani's presence is the key, as he is a countryman of Yamamoto's and a teammate of his in March's […]

Andrew Stevenson Signs With NPB's Hokkaido-Ham Fighters

Former big-league outfielder Andrew Stevenson has signed with the Nippon Professional Baseball's Hokkaido Ham Fighters for $850,000 with a club option that could make it $2.4 million over two seasons. The 29-year-old has spent parts of six seasons in the big leagues, most recently appearing in 25 games with the Minnesota Twins while hitting just […]

David Fletcher Outrighted By Braves

Atlanta Braves infielder David Fletcher has been outrighted off of the club's 40-man roster and assigned to Triple-A Gwinnett. Fletcher was passed through waivers and unsurprisingly went unclaimed given the $15 million he is still owed on an extension signed while a member of the Los Angeles Angels. The Braves acquired the 29-year-old in a […]

Free NHL Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (12/13/23)

We have a five-game NHL slate going down on this Wednesday evening and we're seeing some value on the board. Let's dive into today's free NHL betting picks and pad those bankrolls! Attention, fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now officially partnered with various sportsbooks and have some […]

Roki Sasaki Could Be Posted Next Year

Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki could be posted and eligible to sign with big-league teams ahead of the 2025 season. A 22-year-old, Sasaki posted a dominant 1.78 ERA with Chiba Lotte of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball League in the 2023 season and owns a career 2.00 ERA across 46 appearances in the NPB, a career that […]

Michael Wacha, Jack Flaherty Being Eyed By Royals

The Kansas City Royals are casting a wide net in search of starting pitching this offseason and have shown interest in right-handers Michael Wacha and Jack Flaherty. The two veterans aren't the only starters linked to the club as Marcus Stroman, Lucas Giolito, and Seth Lugo have also reportedly been on the club's radar. Wacha […]

Giants Meet With Yoshinobu Yamamoto Sunday

The San Francisco Giants and free-agent pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto met face to face on Sunday. The meeting is far from a surprise, as the Giants are just one of a number of big-market clubs interested in the decorated 25-year-old, who is the most sought-after international free agent since Shohei Ohtani, his teammate on the World […]

Yankees, Dodgers Complete Three-Player Swap

The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-player swap on Monday as the Yankees sent infield prospect Trey Sweeney to Los Angeles in exchange for left-hander Victor Gonzalez and infielder Jorbit Vivas. The Dodgers were rumored to be moving out a pair of players from their 40-man roster in order to clear […]

Josh Naylor Receiving Interest from Cubs, Pirates, Mariners

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor is a wanted man on the trade market as the Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Seattle Mariners have shown interest in the left-handed slugger. The 26-year-old is coming off his second straight productive season at the plate as he hit .308 with 17 home runs, 10 stolen bases, and […]

Royals Showing Interest in Marcus Stroman, Lucas Giolito

The Kansas City Royals are showing interest in free agent starters Marcus Stroman and Lucas Giolito. Stroman became a free agent when he opted out of his contract with the Cubs in early November after working to a 3.95 ERA across 27 outings (25 starts) with the club in 2023. He has long been one […]

Ryan Pulock Placed On Injured Reserve

New York Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock has been placed on injured reserve due to a lower-body injury. The IR designation means he must sit out a minimum of seven days which rules him out for three contests versus the Kings, Maple Leafs, and Ducks. The right-shot blueliner was struck in the leg by a shot […]

T.J. Oshie Could Return Saturday

Washington Capitals right winger T.J. Oshie (lower body) could return to the lineup for Saturday's contest versus the visiting New York Rangers. The veteran has missed the past six contests due to the lower-body ailment. "I have to be good tonight and tomorrow, but I feel good," Oshie said after attending an optional practice on […]

Brendan Smith Fined The Maximum For Tripping

New Jersey Devils defenseman Brendan Smith has been fined the maximum $2,864.58 for a dangerous trip on Seattle Kraken forward Devin Shore on Thursday evening. The incident occurred during the third period and Smith was assessed a two-minute minor on the play. The veteran has appeared in 22 games for the Devils this season, recording […]

Sean Walker Could Net Flyers A First-Round Pick

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Sean Walker could fetch as much as a first-round pick in a trade this season, according to TSN's Darren Dreger. "You look at Sean Walker of the Philadelphia Flyers, he's a really strong right-shot defenseman, the Flyers love him, but it's expected they can command as much as a first-round draft pick […]

Robert Bortuzzo Dealt To Islanders

The St. Louis Blues have traded defenseman Robert Bortuzzo to the New York Islanders in exchange for a seventh-round draft pick. The hard-nosed blueliner has appeared in just four games for the Blues this season, amassing seven penalty minutes, four hits, and three blocked shots while being held off of the scoresheet in that time. […]

Tony DeAngelo On Trade Block

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Tony DeAngelo is on the trade block and has reportedly been available for more than a month. The right-shot blueliner was brought back to the Hurricanes on a one-year deal in the offseason but has not appeared in a game since Nov. 18. A 2014 first-round pick, DeAngelo has collected one goal […]

Rangers Unlikely To Re-Sign Jordan Montgomery

Free-agent pitcher Jordan Montgomery is unlikely to re-sign with the Texas Rangers due to the fact the club lost a local television deal. The left-hander is certainly in heavy demand after dazzling during the 2023 campaign. Montgomery worked to a career-best 3.20 ERA across 32 starts between the St. Louis Cardinals and Rangers this past […]

Shohei Ohtani Reportedly Set To Sign With Blue Jays

Free-agent designated hitter/pitcher Shohei Ohtani is reportedly set to sign with the Toronto Blue Jays. The most coveted free agent in baseball history is likely headed north of the border with a $500 million contract, or more, certainly in play. The two-way phenom underwent another procedure on his UCL in September, which will prevent him […]

Zach Logue Inks Minors Pact With Braves

Free-agent left-hander Zach Logue has signed a minor-league deal with the Atlanta Braves. The southpaw endured a difficult 2023 season in the Tigers' organization, as he surrendered nine earned runs on the back of three homers in just 11 innings with the Tigers while posting a 6.58 ERA across 27 appearances (21 starts) with Triple-A […]

Billy McKinney, Anthony Misiewicz Re-Sign With Yankees

Outfielder Billy McKinney and left-hander Anthony Misiewicz have both re-signed with the New York Yankees. Both contracts are of the minor-league variety. McKinney, whose career began with New York in the 2018 season, returned to the organization in the 2023 season and hit .227 with six home runs and one stolen base across 147 trips […]

Franchy Cordero, Albert Abreu Sign With NPB's Seibu Lions

Free agent outfielder Franchy Cordero and free agent reliever Albert Abreu have both signed in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball league with the Seibu Lions. Cordero slugged eight home runs in just 24 games for the Yankees in the 2023 season but also hit just .188 with a 35.2% K% across 71 trips to the plate […]

Evan White Outrighted To Triple-A

Atlanta Braves first baseman Evan White has been outrighted off the club's 40-man roster and has been assigned to Triple-A Gwinnett. The move comes on the heels of a one-year, non-guaranteed split contract given to relief pitcher Angel Perdomo. White was acquired as part of this week's trade for Jarred Kelenic while the 27-year-old is […]

Jordan Hicks Being Eyed By Yankees

Free-agent reliever Jordan Hicks is receiving interest from the New York Yankees on the open market. The right-hander is coming off a bounce-back season split between the Cardinals and Blue Jays, as he tossed a 3.29 ERA across 65 appearances, recording 12 saves in the process. The 27-year-old posted a 5.40 ERA in 10 outings […]

Angel Perdomo Inks One-Year, Non-Guaranteed Split Contract With Braves

The Atlanta Braves and left-hander Angel Perdomo have agreed to a one-year, non-guaranteed split contract for the 2024 season. The club claimed the southpaw off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates last month but he will miss the 2024 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in October. The contract ensures he remains within the organization after […]

Royals Sign Trio To Minor-League Deals

The Kansas City Royals have signed utility player Mike Brosseau, right-hander Tyler Duffey, and left-hander Sam Long to minor-league contracts. Brosseau, 29, spent the 2023 season in the Brewers' organization, appearing in 29 games at the big-league level while limping to a .205 average with four home runs across 78 trips to the plate. He […]

Frankie Montas Fully Healthy

Free-agent pitcher Frankie Montas (shoulder) is "fully healthy" and "in great demand," according to his agent Scott Boras. The Yankees are among the clubs who have reached out to the right-hander. A shoulder injury limited the 30-year-old to just one outing and 1 1/3 innings of work in the 2023 season while he walked one […]

Michael A. Taylor Receiving Interest From Reds, Red Sox, Blue Jays

The free agent market for outfielder Michael A. Taylor is starting to take shape as the Reds, Red Sox, and Blue Jays are three teams showing interest in the veteran. Taylor put forth a solid combination of power and speed at the plate in 2023 as he slugged 21 home runs and stole 13 bases […]

A.J. Puk To Be Stretched Out As A Starter

Miami Marlins pitcher A.J. Puk is going to be stretched out as a starter ahead of the 2024 season. While there is no guarantee the club will use him out of the rotation, the current plan is for him to be stretched out in case the club has an open rotation spot next season. Once […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Expected To Have Decision By Thursday

Free-agent pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez met with clubs at the Winter Meetings and is reportedly down to two teams, with a decision expected by Thursday. The left-hander became a free agent after opting out of his contract with the Detroit Tigers following the 2023 season. Rodriguez spent two seasons in Detroit, and while his 2022 campaign […]

Mitch Spence Taken First In Rule 5 Draft

The Oakland A's selected New York Yankees pitching prospect Mitch Spence with the first pick of the major-league phase of the Rule 5 draft on Wednesday. Spence, 25, spent the entire 2023 season with the Yankees' Triple-A affiliate in Scranton/Wilkes/Barre and worked to a 4.47 ERA while making 29 starts spanning 163 innings of work, […]