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…
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.
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 .
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.
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…
With a thin market for righty-swinging outfielders this winter, the Dodgers are once again expected to receive trade interest in Teoscar Hernandez . The veteran is heading into the final season of his three-year contract with Los Angeles.
The Braves and utilityman Tyler Freeman are in agreement on a minor league contract, reports Thomas Harding of MLB.com. The Paragon Sports International client will be in big league camp as a non-roster invitee ahead of the 2027 season. Harding adds that Freeman had back surgery in October but believes he’ll be ready…
As the Nationals’ rebuild has lasted longer than anticipated — leading to a front office overhaul — and CJ Abrams ’ name has frequented the rumor circuit over the past few years as a result. However, Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic reports that multiple executives from around the league have suggested at this week’s…
The Mets are expected to hire former pitching coach Derek Johnson, as first reported by Bobby Nightengale of the Minnesota Star Tribune . Will Sammon of The Athletic adds that Johnson will serve in an advisory role with New York.
It’s common for the Blue Jays to explore all avenues in the offseason and it doesn’t seem as though this winter will be any different. Reporting from the general managers’ meetings in Las Vegas, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet ( two columns ) and Mitch Bannon of The Athletic ( two columns ) have details on their…
The Red Sox have reached out to free agent outfielder Seiya Suzuki and have interest in free agent catcher Ryan Jeffers , per reports from Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe and Jon Heyman of the New York Post , respectively. Either slugger would add some right-handed thump to a Boston lineup that is lacking in…
Former Brewers right-hander Dustin May is receiving widespread interest as a free agent, reports Jon Morosi of MLB Network . Morosi links the Astros, Cubs, Padres, and White Sox to the veteran righty.
The Guardians are planning to increase payroll for the 2027 season and have been exploring the market to add starting pitching, reports Zack Meisel of The Athletic . Jon Heyman of the New York Post, meanwhile, reports that Cleveland has some interest in left-handed reliever Tim Hill , who’s spent the past two and a…
The current collective bargaining agreement expires in less than three weeks. There’s essentially no chance a new agreement will be reached before end of day on December 1. Major League Baseball will immediately implement a lockout to freeze all offseason activity.
There was plenty of hardware handed out last night at the annual MLB Awards. Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser went home with Play of the Year honors for his game-saving catch against the Rockies ( video link via MLB on X).
Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey provided some updates on the team’s offseason plans in talks with reporters at the GM Meetings this week. Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic and Shayna Rubin of The San Francisco Chronicle were among those to relay his quotes.
In addition to tonight’s Cy Young announcements, the Baseball Writers Association of America announced the results of their inaugural Reliever of the Year voting. Toronto’s Louis Varland and San Diego’s Mason Miller are the first honorees in the respective leagues.
Randy Arozarena is one of the top bats available in a weak free agent hitting market. The incumbent Mariners issued a qualifying offer but are expected to move on , content to receive the compensatory pick after the first round when he inevitably signs for at least $50MM with another club. The Seattle Times has…
8:40pm: Brendan Kuty of The Athletic writes that a source suggested the Yankees have not shown much interest in Bohm to this point. Kuty leaves open the possibility that the club could show interest in the offseason.
8:19pm: Jude downplays the Happ connection, reporting that both he and NPB star Teruaki Sato are unlikely fits for the Mariners.
Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers is declining the qualifying offer, reports Bobby Nightengale of The Minnesota Star-Tribune . Minnesota’s front office certainly expected as much, and they have ongoing interest in bringing Jeffers back on a multi-year deal.
The Baseball Writers Association of America announced Wednesday that Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski won the NL Cy Young award. Philadelphia’s Cristopher Sánchez and Atlanta’s Chris Sale finished second and third, respectively.
The Baseball Writers Association of America announced that Cam Schlittler has won the AL Cy Young award. The Yankees ace appeared at the top on all 30 ballots. Toronto’s Dylan Cease is runner-up, while Cleveland rookie Parker Messick finished in third place.
6:07pm: Another former Met is also on the radar in the lefty relief search. Jon Heyman of The New York Post reports that they’ve checked in on A.J. Minter , who’s back on the market after they traded him to Minnesota at the deadline. Minter combined for a 2.56 ERA with a 22% strikeout rate across 45 2/3 innings this…
Seiya Suzuki is arguably the best position player available in a weak class for bats. The 32-year-old outfielder has hit .269/.351/.472 over five seasons since making the jump from Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball. He’s been a consistent offensive threat and is coming off a .270/.368/.473 showing with 26 home…
The Phillies are in the market for the top outfield free agents. Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports that the Phils have interest in Teruaki Sato , Randy Arozarena and Seiya Suzuki . Sato has mostly been a third baseman in his career in Japan but he has some right field experience and Gelb specifies the Phillies would…
The Diamondbacks are known to be reducing payroll from 2026’s franchise-record levels as they head into the 2027 season, but they’re still keeping tabs on some big names. Ken Rosenthal, Will Sammon and Katie Woo of The Athletic report that Arizona has done its due diligence on Nippon Professional Baseball star Teruaki…
Veteran right-hander Chris Martin has retired as a player, per Robert Murray of FanSided . He pitched in 11 different MLB seasons for seven different clubs and also spent a couple of years in Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball.
November 11 : Pagán’s deal is for $11.5MM plus a bonus clause, reports Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer .
The Dodgers are in the mix for free agent Tarik Skubal but the framework of his eventual deal could be very important. Katie Woo of The Athletic reports that their interest would be contingent on Skubal being open to a short-term deal. Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that Skubal has no interest in that kind of…
The Phillies and free agent infielder Bryan Ramos have agreed to a minor league contract, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com. The ISE Baseball client will be in camp as a non-roster invitee ahead of the 2027 season.
The Twins are expected to add right-hander Jose Espada on a minor league agreement, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post . Espada spent last season with the Orioles. He’s represented by The MAS Agency.
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