Brewers Still A Possibility For Garrett Crochet
The Milwaukee Brewers are "engaged with the White Sox" for the services of pitcher Garrett Crochet. While other teams like the Red Sox, Cubs, and others have been viewed as the likeliest landing spots for the lefty, the Brewers could use another strong starter behind Freddy Peralta and Brandon Woodruff, especially a left-handed one, with […]
Dodgers, Blake Treinen Agree On Two-Year Deal
The Los Angeles Dodgers are bringing back reliever Blake Treinen on a two-year, $22 million contract. The 36-year-old had a fantastic season coming out of the 'pen for the Dodgers, recording 16 holds and a save on the back of a 1.93 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and an 11:56 BB:K over 46 2/3 IP. It was […]
Roki Sasaki Has Officially Been Posted
Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki has officially been posted by the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan, opening a 45-day window that will allow teams on Tuesday to begin negotiations for the right-hander's services. The 23-year-old, who is considered one of the most talented young pitchers in the world, will have many suitors, […]
Juan Soto Signs $765 Million Contract With The Mets
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the New York Mets have signed free-agent outfielder Juan Soto to a massive 15-year contract worth $765 million. This is the largest deal in professional sports history and will likely keep Soto as a New York Met for the remainder of his professional career. Last season […]
Michael Conforto Inks Contract With Los Angeles
According to Mark Feinsand of the MLB Network, the Los Angeles Dodgers have signed free-agent outfielder Michael Conforto to a one-year, $17 million contract. The veteran outfielder enjoyed a solid campaign with the Giants last season from a power perspective, holding a .237/.309/.450 slash line with 20 home runs. This was his highest home run […]
Oliver Ortega Inks Minor-League Contract With The Mets
According to Jon Morosi of the MLB Network, the New York Mets have signed right-handed pitcher Oliver Ortega to a minor-league contract. Ortega missed the entire 2024 campaign due to an elbow operation. Before this, Ortega spent the 2023 campaign with the Twins and the 2021 and 2022 campaigns with the Angels. In Minnesota, the […]
Hunter Stratton Returning To Pittsburgh On Minor-League Deal
According to Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, the Pirates have signed relief pitcher Hunter Stratton to a minor-league contract. Stratton spent all of last summer in Steele City but underwent surgery in his left knee in August. Stratton was facing a seven-to-ten-month recovery window at the time of the operation. Through 37 2/3 […]
Detroit Expressing Interest In Jack Flaherty
According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Detroit Tigers have expressed interest in reuniting with free-agent starting pitcher Jack Flaherty. Flaherty opened the 2024 season with the Tigers but was eventually traded at the deadline to the Los Angeles Dodgers and played a crucial role in helping them win the World Series. However, the […]
Garrett Crochet Could Be Targeted By Baltimore
According to Phil Rogers of Forbes.com, Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet could be a potential trade target for the Baltimore Orioles with them signing outfielder Tyler O'Neill. With O'Neill added to the roster, the Orioles may decide to flip one of their young outfielders for Crochet in a larger package. With Ryan O'Hearn […]
Austin Nola Headed To Colorado
According to Mark Feinsand of the MLB Network, free-agent catcher Austin Nola and the Colorado Rockies have agreed to a non-roster invite to spring training. Nola spent last season in the Kansas City Royals organization but did not appear in a major league game. He spent most of his summer with Triple-A and held a […]
Red Sox Intend To Pursue Teoscar Hernandez
According to Mark Feinsand of the MLB Network, the Boston Red Sox intend to pursue free-agent outfielder Teoscar Hernandez if they do not sign Juan Soto. Feinsand noted that Boston is believed to have more interest in Hernandez than in another free-agent outfielder, Anthony Santander. In addition, Feinsand also stated the Blue Jays are in […]
Mets Acquire Sean Harney From Tampa Bay
The Tampa Bay Rays have sent minor-league pitcher Sean Harney to the New York Mets in exchange for international signing pool money. The right-handed pitcher was drafted by the Rays in the eighth round of the 2022 draft and has yet to make his major league debut. The 26-year-old spent the bulk of 2024 at […]
Mets Sign Edward Olivares To Minor-League Deal
The New York Mets have signed free-agent outfielder Edward Olivares to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring camp. The 28-year-old played the first half of last season for the Pirates before being optioned to Triple-A in July. He hit .263 with 12 home runs in 2023 for the Royals over 107 games, […]
Orioles Sign Catcher Gary Sanchez For One Year
The Baltimore Orioles have signed free-agent catcher Gary Sanchez to a one-year, $8.5 million deal. Sanchez will back up frontline catcher Adley Rutschman, but could also DH if need be. The 32-year-old played for Milwaukee last season, slashing .220/.307/.392, including 11 home runs, with a .307 wOBA and 96 wRC+ in 280 plate appearances. The […]
Nathan Eovaldi Remains Linked To Texas
According to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News the Texas Rangers remain in contact with free-agent starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi. Earlier this offseason, the Rangers expressed interest in bringing back Eovaldi, and this report suggests that this possibility is still in play. The 34-year-old has been with the Rangers for the past two seasons […]
Andrew Kittredge Could Be A Fit For Arizona
According to Alex D'Agostino of Sports Illustrated, free-agent relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge could be a good fit for the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 34-year-old operated as the go-to setup man for Ryan Helsley in St. Louis last season. Across 70 2/3 innings of work, the veteran right-hander posted a 2.80 ERA and 1.13 WHIP and tallied […]
Devin Williams Still In Trade Conversations
According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams is still in trade conversations. With Williams projected to earn $7.7 million in his final year of arbitration before becoming a free agent, the Brewers may opt to move off the superstar closer due to their minimal payroll flexibility. With Clay Holmes […]
Justin Turner Could Be Solid Fit For The Rangers
According to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News, free-agent first baseman Justin Turner could be a good fit for the Texas Rangers. With the Rangers looking to improve their production against southpaws, Turner could fit that bill. Last season facing southpaws, Turner posted a .252/.355/.403 slash line with nine doubles, three home runs, and […]
Tyler O'Neill Headed To Baltimore
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Baltimore Orioles have signed free-agent outfielder Tyler O'Neill to a three-year, $49.5 million contract. The deal includes an opt-out after the 2025 campaign. After playing in under 100 games in both the 2022 and 2023 seasons, O'Neill got himself back on track this past summer […]
Willy Adames Inks Seven-Year Contract With San Francisco
According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the San Francisco Giants have signed free agent shortstop Willy Adames to a seven-year contract worth $182 million. This is the largest contract in their team's history and the third-largest guaranteed contract earned by a Dominican-born player. The 29-year-old enjoyed an excellent campaign last season with Milwaukee as he […]
Garrett Crochet's 2025 Fantasy Baseball Outlook - Top Landing Spots and Fantasy Analysis
Garrett Crochet's past prospect hype finally paid off during a breakout 2024 season, which eased some of the pain caused by the Chicago White Sox's historically bad campaign. The left-hander dominated in his first season as a full-time starting pitcher, striking out 209 batters in 146 innings (12.88 K/9, 35.1 K%) while walking just 33 […]
Padres Re-Sign Mason McCoy To Minor-League Deal
The San Diego Padres re-signed infielder Mason McCoy to a minor-league deal on Friday that includes a non-roster invite to big-league spring training, according to sources. McCoy was non-tendered by the Padres in November but will now return to the organization and will get a chance to compete for an Opening Day roster spot in […]
Adrian Houser Signs With Rangers
Free-agent right-hander Adrian Houser signed a minor-league deal with the Texas Rangers on Saturday. Houser will head to the American League after spending the 2024 campaign with the New York Mets. Houser appeared in 23 games (seven starts) for the Mets but wasn't very effective on the mound, going 1-5 with a career-worst 5.84 ERA […]
Cardinals Have Limited Options For Nolan Arenado Trade
ESPN's Buster Olney writes that the St. Louis Cardinals are working from a limited list of options of third baseman Nolan Arenado's preferred teams as they consider their trade possibilities for the future Hall of Famer. The Cardinals are shifting their plans this offseason with an eye more toward the future while playing most of […]
Dansby Swanson Undergoes Core Surgery
The Chicago Cubs announced on Saturday that shortstop Dansby Swanson (core) had successful surgery on his core in early October with Dr. Bill Meyer. Swanson isn't expected to miss any time as the result of his offseason surgery and should be ready to go for the start of spring training in mid-February. The 30-year-old wasn't […]
Roki Sasaki To Be Posted During Winter Meetings Next Week
According to sources, Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki is expected to be officially posted by the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan at next week's MLB winter meetings, which will open a 45-day window for major-league teams to sign him once the amateur signing period opens on Jan. 15. The 23-year-old is regarded […]
2025 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Fallers: Hitters and Pitchers - Arizona Fall League Struggles
Another Arizona Fall League is in the books. It is hard to believe there is now no baseball until Spring Training, but here we are. There is a lot to take away from the Arizona Fall League, but knowing what to look for is also essential. You can check my article at my site, The […]
Thairo Estrada Could Make Sense For Rockies To Fill 2B Need
The Colorado Rockies are in the market for a second baseman this winter, and according to a source, one name to monitor is free-agent infielder Thairo Estrada. After moving on from Brendan Rodgers finally, the Rockies signed Kyle Farmer already this offseason, but he projects better as a utility infielder than an everyday starter at […]
Clay Holmes Inks Contract With The Mets
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the New York Mets have signed relief pitcher Clay Holmes to a three-year, $38 million contract. Holmes spent his past three seasons serving as a high-leverage option for the New York Yankees. Last season, Holmes began the season as the closer but eventually lost his job […]
Seiya Suzuki In Trade Discussions
According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the Chicago Cubs are "determined" to trade either outfielders Cody Bellinger or Seiya Suzuki. While Bellinger's name has been on the trade block earlier this offseason, Suzuki's name has yet to enter the conversation. Suzuki has spent each of his first three MLB seasons with the […]