Jesse Chavez, Danny Mendick Sign With White Sox

Free-agent relief pitcher Jesse Chavez and infielder Danny Mendick were among 11 to sign minor-league deals with invites to major-league spring training with the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. Chavez missed three months in 2023 due to a microfracture in his left shin, but when he was healthy, he was great despite being 40 years […]

Dodgers, Phillies Viewed As Fits For Kenley Jansen

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies are currently being viewed as potential trade fits for current Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen. The Red Sox are fielding offers for Jansen as he finishes off the two-year, $32 million deal he signed with the club last winter. The right-hander worked to a 3.63 ERA across 51 […]

Mariners Sign Sean Poppen, Casey Lawrence To Minor-League Deals

The Seattle Mariners have signed pitchers Sean Poppen and Casey Lawrence to minor-league deals while both players have received an invitation to big-league spring training. Poppen, 29, didn't appear in the big leagues in the 2023 season but rather scuffled to a 6.33 ERA across 47 outings at Triple-A El Paso within the Padres organization. […]

Lane Ramsey Clears Waivers, Outrighted To Triple-A

Chicago White Sox right-hander Lane Ramsey has cleared waivers and has been outrighted off the 40-man roster to Triple-A Charlotte. Since this is Ramsey's first outright assignment and he has less than three years of MLB service time, he does not have the right to reject the move and become a free agent. The 27-year-old […]

Brent Honeywell Agrees With Pirates On Minors Pact

Free-agent right-hander Brent Honeywell agreed with the Pittsburgh Pirates on a minor-league deal on Wednesday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Honeywell would earn a $1.25 million salary in the major leagues in 2024. The 28-year-old former second-rounder was once one of the Tampa Bay Rays' top pitching prospects, but injuries have since […]

Red Sox Sign Michael Fulmer To Minor-League Deal

The Boston Red Sox signed free-agent right-hander Michael Fulmer (elbow) to a two-year, minor-league deal on Thursday. Fulmer won't be on the fantasy radar at all in 2024, as he's expected to miss the entire season after having UCL revision surgery. The 30-year-old will then serve as relief depth for the BoSox in 2025. The […]

Rays Sign Erik Neander, Kevin Cash To Extensions

The Tampa Bay Rays agreed to long-term contract extensions on Thursday with both president of baseball operations Erik Neander and manager Kevin Cash. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed, but both deals will carry into and beyond the team's planned 2028 move into a new St. Petersburg stadium. Cash was heading into the […]

Intro To NL/AL-Only Leagues: Draft Strategies for Fantasy Baseball

If you're looking to liven up your fantasy baseball experience, trying your hand at an Only league could be a great way to bring a fresh perspective to one of your favorite pastimes. While standard mixed leagues are largely a race to accumulate as many elite performers as possible, Only leagues allow gamers to demonstrate […]

Phillies Claim Max Castillo Off Waivers From Red Sox

The Philadelphia Phillies have claimed right-hander Max Castillo off of waivers from the Boston Red Sox. Outfielder Simon Muzziotti has been designated for assignment in order to clear a 40-man roster spot. Acquired by the Blue Jays from the Royals in a 2022 trade that sent Whit Merrifield to Toronto, Castillo has worked to a […]

Aaron Sanchez To Throw For Teams Friday

Free-agent right-hander Aaron Sanchez is scheduled to throw a bullpen session for interested teams on Friday in Florida. A 2016 MLB All-Star, Sanchez hasn't appeared in the big leagues since the 2022 season when he worked to a 6.60 ERA across 15 outings (10 starts) between the Washington Nationals and Minnesota Twins. The 31-year-old won […]

Twins Make Flurry Of Roster Moves Wednesday

The Minnesota Twins made several roster moves on Wednesday afternoon. The club designated right-handers Jordan Balazovic and Daniel Duarte, as well as outfielder Bubba Thompson for assignment. The moves were made in order to clear roster space for the recently signed Carlos Santana and Jay Jackson while the Twins also claimed right-hander Zack Weiss off […]

Declan Cronin Claimed Off Waivers By Marlins

The Miami Marlins have claimed right-hander Declan Cronin off waivers from the Houston Astros. The 26-year-old has been designated for assignment twice this winter, once by the White Sox to make room for righty Erick Fedde and once again by Houston to clear a spot for closer Josh Hader. Cronin made his big-league debut in […]

Angels Acquire Guillermo Zuniga From Cardinals

The Los Angeles Angels have acquired relief pitcher Guillermo Zuniga from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for cash considerations. Right-handed pitcher Austin Warren has been designated for assignment in order to clear a 40-man roster spot for Zuniga. The Cardinals had designated Zuniga for assignment on Saturday. It was a rough 2023 season for […]

Dany Jimenez, Trevor Gott In The Closer Mix

The Oakland Athletics don't have a clear No. 1 option for saves in 2024 and they could look to mix and match between several options. Along with young right-hander Mason Miller, righties Dany Jimenez and Trevor Gott could also be involved. "Dany [Jiménez] is the guy right now who has done it the most. Trevor […]

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Nationals, Stephen Nogosek Agree To Minor-League Deal

The Washington Nationals agreed to a minor-league deal with free-agent relief pitcher Stephen Nogosek on Tuesday, per New York Post's Jon Heyman. The 29-year-old spent time in the Mets and Diamondbacks organizations in 2023, ultimately pitching 25 1/3 big-league innings with a 5.61 ERA and 1.64 WHIP. While the Nationals could use depth in their […]

Austin Adams Designated For Assignment Tuesday

The New York Mets designated relief pitcher Austin Adams for assignment on Tuesday to make roster space for newly signed reliever Jake Diekman, per MLB's Anthony DiComo. The 32-year-old was signed by the Mets in November. While he pitched well last season with Triple-A Reno, Adams had a poor 5.71 ERA in 17 1/3 innings […]

Phil Bickford To Earn $900,000 In 2024

Right-handed reliever Phil Bickford won his salary arbitration case against the New York Mets on Tuesday and will now earn $900,000 for the 2024 season. The Mets had offered $815,000. Bickford began the 2023 season with the Los Angeles Dodgers before joining the Mets in the middle of the season. In total, the 28-year-old reliever […]

Jacob Webb Wins Arbitration Case With Orioles

Right-hander Jacob Webb won his salary arbitration hearing against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday and will earn $1 million in 2024. The 30-year-old will get a $260,000 raise from a season ago after posting a 3.69 ERA (4.48 FIP) with a 1.29 WHIP, one save, 30 walks and 57 strikeouts in 53 2/3 relief innings […]

Mariners Claim Collin Snider Off Waivers From Diamondbacks

The Seattle Mariners claimed right-handed reliever Collin Snider off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday, bringing Seattle's 40-man roster to capacity. Snider will give the Mariners some relief depth heading into spring training. The 28-year-old former 12th-round pick by the Kansas City Royals in 2017 out of Vanderbilt appeared in 20 games (one start) […]

Phillies Acquire Michael Rucker From Cubs

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired right-hander Michael Rucker from the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Phillies designated right-hander Andrew Bellatti for assignment. Rucker had been designated for assignment by the Cubs before the trade. The 29-year-old made 35 appearances out of Chicago's bullpen in […]

Rangers Sign Chasen Shreve To Minor-League Deal

The Texas Ranger announced Monday that they signed free-agent relief pitcher Chasen Shreve to a minor-league deal with an invitation to spring training. The 33-year-old lefty posted a 4.63 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, and 23.3% strikeout rate with 12 holds in 44 2/3 innings pitched in 2023 with the Tigers and Reds. While he owns a […]

Details Of Phil Maton's Deal Revealed

While the Tampa Bay Rays' signing of free-agent relief pitcher Phil Maton is pending a physical exam and may not be finalized until next week, the framework of the deal is now in place, per Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin. The 30-year-old is set to make $6.25 million in 2024, with a 2025 option for […]

Giants Trade For Ethan Small

The San Francisco Giants acquired pitcher Ethan Small from the Milwaukee Brewers Monday for cash considerations, per NBC Sports Bay Area's Alex Pavlovic. The 26-year-old lefty spent most of his 2023 out of the bullpen with Triple-A Nashville, compiling a 3.18 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, and 28.5% strikeout rate in 51 innings pitched. It remains to […]

Brewers, Jakob Junis Agree To One-Year Deal Monday

The Milwaukee Brewers and free-agent pitcher Jakob Junis agreed to a one-year, $7 million deal, pending a physical, per The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal. The 31-year-old will be paid $4 million this season with a $3 million buyout on a mutual option. The Brewers currently have some holes to fill in their starting rotation, so Junis […]

Rangers Re-Sign Danny Duffy To Minor-League Deal

The Texas Rangers re-signed left-hander Danny Duffy to a minor-league deal with an invitation to major-league spring training on Monday. In addition to Duffy, the Rangers also signed catcher Jose Godoy and left-hander Chasen Shreve. The 35-year-old Duffy didn't appear in the big leagues with the World Series champions in 2023, instead going 2-2 with […]

Anthony Bender Says He's Healthy

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Anthony Bender (elbow) said that he's fully recovered from Tommy John surgery that he had in August of 2022 and is expecting to enter spring training without any limitations. "I'm ready to go in and help out anywhere I can," Bender said. "If there's a spot where my name is called, […]

Guardians Unlikely To Trade Emmanuel Clase

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase is drawing trade interest from multiple teams, but a deal appears unlikely in the short term, according to sources. Cleveland has club options and control of Clase through the 2028 season, so there is no motivation for the Guardians to move one of the best closers in baseball right now. […]

Jay Jackson, Twins Agree To Major-League Contract

Free-agent relief pitcher Jay Jackson and the Minnesota Twins agreed to an undisclosed major-league deal on Monday, pending a physical, according to a source familiar with the deal. The 36-year-old veteran right-hander has a 92-94 mph fastball with a good slider and has a 2.73 ERA with 56 strikeouts in 53 innings since returning from […]

Yankees Acquire Caleb Ferguson From Dodgers

The New York Yankees have acquired left-handed reliever Caleb Ferguson from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for fellow southpaw reliever Matt Gage and right-handed prospect Christian Zazueta. Ferguson returned from Tommy John surgery in 2022 to toss a spectacular 1.82 ERA before working to a solid 3.43 ERA across 68 appearances in the 2023 […]