Mets Considering Brandon Woodruff

SNY's Andy Martino said Tuesday that the New York Mets could consider signing free-agent starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (shoulder), although nothing is close to being finalized between the two sides. The 30-year-old, who underwent right shoulder surgery in 2023, may not pitch at all in 2024 but is likely looking for a two-year deal. Woodruff […]

Five Fantasy Baseball Hitters To Target In Mid-to-Late Rounds of 2024 Drafts

We are still a ways away from the thick of fantasy baseball draft season, but enough drafts have been completed to start getting an idea as to when players are being drafted. It is never too early to start strategizing for your drafts. While there are many different draft strategies and tactics, it is generally […]

Angels, Matt Moore Agree To One-Year Deal Tuesday

The Los Angeles Angels and free-agent relief pitcher Matt Moore agreed to a one-year, $9 million deal Tuesday, per Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna. The 34-year-old had a solid 2023 season across three teams, including the Angels, going 5-1 with 22 holds, a 2.56 ERA, a 1.16 WHIP, and a 27.5% strikeout rate in 52 […]

Brewers, Rhys Hoskins Reportedly Finalizing Two-Year Deal

The Milwaukee Brewers are finalizing a two-year, $34 million deal with free-agent first baseman Rhys Hoskins, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand on Tuesday. The Brewers have not confirmed the deal, and another source told MLB.com that the sides were still working on final details. If completed, the Brewers would fill their gap of a […]

Mets Interested In Adam Ottavino Reunion

The New York Mets have reportedly considered free-agent relief pitcher Adam Ottavino as an option to bolster their bullpen this offseason. The 38-year-old veteran pitched well for the Mets last season, going 1-7 with 12 saves and 12 holds along with a 3.21 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and 23.8% strikeout rate in 61 2/3 innings pitched. […]

Yankees, Mets Interested In Wandy Peralta

The New York Yankees and New York Mets are reportedly interested in free-agent relief pitcher Wandy Peralta. The 32-year-old pitched well for the Yankees last season, going 4-2 with four saves and 18 holds along with a 2.83 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and 22.5% strikeout rate. The Yankees have maintained contact with Peralta over the offseason. […]

Dodgers, James Paxton Reportedly Working On One-Year Contract

The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly working on a one-year deal worth around $12 million with free-agent starting pitcher James Paxton, per MLB.com's Theo DeRosa. The 35-year-old lefty would add some depth to a rotation that has undergone major changes this offseason. Paxton was able to make 19 starts last season with the Red Sox, […]

Vinesh Kanthan Announced As Marlins' Director Of Baseball Operations

The Miami Marlins officially announced Vinesh Kanthan as the team's director of baseball operations Tuesday. Kanthan spent the past five seasons with the Texas Rangers, most recently as assistant director of baseball operations for the reigning World Series champions. He also held roles in sports science and analytics during his tenure. Kanthan was previously in […]

Diamondbacks Sign Outfield Prospect Adriel Radney

The Arizona Diamondbacks came to terms with two Dominican outfield prospects Monday, the most notable being 16-year-old Adriel Radney. Radney is MLB Pipeline's No. 10 international prospect and has drawn comparisons to Julio Rodriguez. At 6 feet 1 inches tall, he is expected to grow into hitting for average and power, while his strong arm […]

Dusty Baker To Join Giants As Special Assistant

Former Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker is expected to join the San Francisco Giants as a special assistant to the front office, per MLB.com's Maria Guardado. The 74-year-old, who managed the Giants from 1993 through 2002, also served as a special adviser to CEO Larry Baer from 2018-19. His storied playing and managing career will […]

Chris Flexen Expected To Be In White Sox Rotation

Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz said Tuesday that newly-signed pitcher Chris Flexen is expected to be part of the team's starting rotation and provide a starter's workload in 2024, per MLB.com's Scott Merkin. The 29-year-old has served as both a starter and a bulk reliever throughout his career, functioning as both in 2023 […]

Rangers Searching For Catcher Depth For 2024

The Texas Rangers will enter spring training with only one of their three main catchers from 2023, with that being starter Jonah Heim. General manager Chris Young said, "We need to keep him healthy and manage his workload." The 28-year-old All-Star slashed .258/.317/.438 with 18 home runs and 95 RBI in 131 games, 124 of […]

Tucker Barnhart, Jose Herrera To Compete For Backup Catcher Role

Newly-signed catcher Tucker Barnhart will reportedly compete with 26-year-old Jose Herrera to serve as the backup catcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks, per MLB.com's Steve Gilbert. While Gabriel Moreno has the starting spot, it is not yet determined who will serve as the backup, and the team could even bring in another backstop to add into […]

Giants Searching For More Power In Lineup

San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi mentioned several potential avenues for replacing the power in their lineup lost from trading outfielder Mitch Haniger, per MLB's Maria Guardado. One was to bring in another outfielder with pop, as newly-signed outfielder Jung Hoo Lee is known more for his contact skills. Zaidi also mentioned […]

Los Angeles Prosecutors Decline To Charge Julio Urias With Felony

Los Angeles prosecutors declined to file felony charges against free-agent starting pitcher Julio Urias in connection with his September arrest on suspicion of domestic violence, per the Orange County Register. Urias was placed on administrative leave by MLB shortly after the incident while he was on the Dodgers. The case has instead been referred to […]

Dylan Lesko Tabbed As Breakout Prospect Of 2024

MLB's 2024 MLB Pipeline Poll, which asks front-office executives from all 30 organizations for their opinions on prospects, named San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Lesko as the breakout prospect of 2024. The 20-year-old righty was the team's first-round pick in 2022, but he did not pitch competitively until June 2023 because he had Tommy […]

Colt Emerson A Dynasty Name To Remember

MLB's 2024 MLB Pipeline Poll, which asks front-office executives from all 30 organizations for their opinions on prospects, named Seattle Mariners middle infielder Colt Emerson as the most underrated prospect. The 2023 first-round pick slashed .302/.436/.444 in 79 plate appearances with Single-A Modesto as a 17-year-old. While he is not in MLB Pipeline's Top 100 […]

Mets "Actively Trying" To Trade For Starting Pitching

MLB's Mark Feinsand reported Monday that New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns is "actively trying" to trade for starting pitching this offseason. While the team has already made a few moves to bolster their rotation, they do not seem to be in the running for any remaining free agents but have recently […]

Shoto Imanaga Signing "Pointing To The Giants"

MLB's Mark Feinsand reported Monday that the signing of free-agent Japanese starting pitcher Shoto Imanaga "is all pointing to the [San Francisco] Giants." The Nippon Professional Baseball veteran's posting period expires on Thursday, and while the Red Sox, Cubs, and Angels have been mentioned as potential finalists, sources seem to suggest that the Giants have […]

Padres, Woo Suk Go Close To Deal

The San Diego Padres and KBO relief pitcher Woo Suk Go are reportedly close to signing a deal, per MLB Network's Jon Heyman. The 25-year-old has served as the closer for the South Korean baseball champions LG Twins since 2019, racking up 139 saves over five seasons. He missed some time in 2023 due to […]

Diamondbacks, Tucker Barnhart Agree To Minor-League Deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks and free-agent catcher Tucker Barnhart agreed to a minor-league contract Tuesday that includes an invite to spring training, per FanSided's Robert Murray. The 32-year-old veteran slashed just .202/.285/.257 with one home run and nine RBI in 123 plate appearances last season with the Cubs. However, Barnhart brings defensive prowess with him, having […]

Mariners In On Dylan Cease?

MLB Network's Jon Morosi reported Tuesday that the Seattle Mariners could be a potential trade destination for Chicago White Sox right-handed starter Dylan Cease. The 28-year-old's name has been at the center of trade talks this offseason, and while the Baltimore Orioles have been one of the teams popping up more frequently, Morosi said the […]

Red Sox Have Had "Consistent Communication" With James Paxton

The Boston Red Sox have had "consistent communication" with free-agent starting pitcher James Paxton, per MassLive.com's Chris Cotillo. While a reunion with the veteran lefty is possible, it is not currently a certainty. The 35-year-old made 19 starts with the Red Sox in 2023, going 7-5 with a 4.50 ERA, a 1.31 WHIP, and a […]

Red Sox "Remain Engaged" With Lucas Giolito

The Boston Red Sox have "remained engaged" with free-agent starting pitcher Lucas Giolito along with many other clubs, per MassLive.com's Chris Cotillo. Despite his proven upside, the 29-year-old posted his second consecutive poor season with the White Sox, Angels, and Guardians, going 8-15 with a 4.88 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, and 25.7% strikeout rate in 33 […]

Dodgers, Angels, Red Sox Interested In Teoscar Hernandez

The Los Angeles Dodgers have shown renewed interest in free-agent outfielder Teoscar Hernandez, while the Los Angeles Angels and Boston Red Sox have recently shown interest. The 31-year-old slugger took a step back in the power department in 2023 with the Mariners but still slashed a respectable .258/.305/.435 with 26 home runs, 93 RBI, and […]

White Sox, Martin Maldonado Reportedly Agree To One-Year Deal

The Chicago White Sox have reportedly agreed to a one-year deal plus an option with veteran free-agent catcher Martin Maldonado. The team has not confirmed the deal. Known for his defensive prowess and pitching management, the 37-year-old spent the last six seasons with the Astros and owns a career .207/.282/.349 slash line over 13 seasons. […]

Giants Looking Into Trade Market For Shortstop

The San Francisco Giants are reportedly looking at the trade market to fill their needs at shortstop, SF Chronicle's Susan Slusser reported Monday. The team has seemingly parted ways with long-time starter Brandon Crawford. They also have prospect Marco Luciano who slashed just .231/.333/.308 in 45 plate appearances last season. The team recently signed catcher […]

Angels "Have Had Recent Dialogue" With Blake Snell

The Los Angeles Angeles "have had recent dialogue" with free-agent starting pitcher Blake Snell, per MLB Network's Jon Morosi. It is expected that the 2022 National League Cy Young winner will wait for Yoshinobu Yamamoto to sign before making his own free-agent decision. However, the Angels are not expected to be involved in the Yamamoto […]

Red Sox Hire Dillon Lawson As Hitting Coordinator

The Boston Red Sox hired Dillon Lawson as a hitting coordinator Monday, per The Athletic's Brendan Kuty. Lawson had served as the New York Yankees' primary hitting coach from the start of the 2022 season through the middle of last season, at which time the team released him amid major offensive struggles. While the Yankees […]

Kyle Hart Signs With NC Dinos In KBO

Free-agent starting pitcher Kyle Hart signed with the NC Dinos of the KBO on Monday, per NY Post's Jon Heyman. The deal is worth $900,000. The 31-year-old lefty spent the majority of the 2023 season with the Mariners' Triple-A Tacoma, making 18 starts with a 4.58 ERA, 1.49 WHIP, and 22.1% strikeout rate. Most of […]