The Yankees have been busy checking in on various offseason pursuits, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post , but might also slow-play the market. Heyman says the Yankees have talked to the Rangers about Corey Seager and checked in with free agents Luis Arraez , Brandon Lowe and Carson Kelly . But broadly, Heyman…
Braves sign reliever Evan Phillips to 3-year, $35 million contract, reuniting him with original team NBC Sports
Right-handed reliever Evan Phillips has signed a three-year deal with the Atlanta Braves for $35 million, the team announced in a press release on Thursday. Phillips will make $11 million for the next two years and $13 million in 2029.
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The Rangers are expected to add Tommy Joseph to the coaching staff, per Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News . Joseph will serve as an assistant under lead hitting coach Justin Viele.
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Phillips will fortify the backend of the Braves bullpen. He brings with him significant postseason experience.
The Giants are expected to hire former Yankees hitting coach James Rowson to the big-league staff, as first reported by Robert Murray of FanSided . Rowson’s title will be offensive coordinator, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post .
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The Braves have made their first significant splash of the offseason, announcing Thursday that they’ve signed right-hander Evan Phillips to a three-year, $35MM contract. The Apex Baseball client will be paid $11MM in 2027 and 2028 before earning $13MM in 2029.
Jhoan Duran, Reliever of the Year Award finalist in the NL for 2026, has a case for the award. Duran had a 2-6 record with a 1.82 ERA and a 1.41 FIP as well as a career high 33 saves in 61 outings this season. To add to that Duran recorded a 0.99 WHIP and a career best 8.40 K/BB rate. Duran missed some time on the…
Cristopher Sánchez, Cy Young Award finalist in the NL, has a good case for the award. Sánchez had a historic and brilliant month of May that included the longest scoreless streak by a left-handed starting pitcher in MLB history. This season Sánchez recorded an 18-7 record along with a 2.91 ERA and a 2.80 FIP in 33…
Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh underwent surgery on his left hand, just above the wrist, reports Matt Gelb of The Athletic . The procedure took place just after the season ended. There was no public information about a hand injury for Marsh during the season but Gelb says he played through it for months. It’s…
cluckett 12:59 PM There are reports that a lot of free agents are being offered 1 year deals because of the uncertainty, but there are also reports that teams aren’t interested in trading for guys with 1 year remaining because of the uncertainty. How does this make sense?
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The Los Angeles Dodgers season ended before they wanted. As a result, they are already assessing their needs for next season. Here are four critical needs they should consider as they pivot to 2027 and into the near future.
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The Seiya Suzuki message to Cubs fans never says goodbye, but it reads like one. The right fielder thanked Chicago for five years and said he will share more when the time comes. That time is close: Suzuki has until 3 p.m. CT on Nov. 17 to accept or decline the Cubs’ $23.15 million qualifying offer, according to…
Dan Szymborski 12:01 PM And we are alive! I actually have this open as an open chat, I think, rather than a stricter Q&A. Think of it as an experiment
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