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The St. Louis Cardinals Rotation: A Good Problem to Have
The St. Louis Cardinals had one of baseball’s better starting rotations in 2013. They finished the regular season with a team ERA of 3.42, and 13.6 fWAR. Only their division rival, the Pittsburgh Pirates, could top their team... More of this article »
Braves Sign Andrelton Simmons to New Seven-year Deal – $58 Million
The Atlanta Braves continued the signing binge of its own players today, this time signing shortstop Andrelton Simmons to a seven-year deal worth $58 million. Simmons, 24, joins first baseman Freddie Freeman, right fielder Jason... More of this article »
Pirates’ Liriano, Cole to Provide a Genuine Top of the Rotation
Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced that Francisco Liriano would be the team’s Opening Day starter for the 2014 season. “[Liriano] is another guy that models the behavior we want to instill in others,” Bucs manager Clint... More of this article »
Cincinnati Reds, Homer Bailey Agree on Extension
The Cincinnati Reds and Homer Bailey have come to terms on an extension covering six years and $105 million with a $25 million mutual option that contains a $5 million buyout, reports Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. Earlier this offseason,... More of this article »
Baltimore Orioles Sign Ubaldo Jimenez
The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to terms with free agent pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez, reports Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Terms of the agreement, which is pending a physical, are believed to be in the range of four years and $48 million.... More of this article »
Red Sox Avoid Arbitration With Andrew Miller
A deep and talented bullpen was an instrumental reason why the Boston Red Sox won the World Series last October. They expect to have the same level of success with their relievers in 2014, albeit with a few new names. This weekend,... More of this article »
Red Sox Ryan Dempster to Sit Out 2014
Considered a likely trade candidate this offseason because of his team’s starting rotation depth, Ryan Dempster announced on Sunday that he will not pitch in 2014. Citing a neck ailment and a desire to spend more time with his... More of this article »
Atlanta Braves Extend Craig Kimbrel
The Atlanta Braves have signed closer Craig Kimbrel to a contract extension, reports Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Kimbrel’s deal is worth $42 million over four seasons, with a team option for a fifth year. It buys out his three... More of this article »
Atlanta Braves Extend Julio Teheran
The Atlanta Braves have agreed to a contract extension with pitcher Julio Teheran, reports Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Teheran’s deal guarantees the 23 year old right-hander $32.4 million over six years. Teheran was already... More of this article »
What Should the Dodgers Do With Their Outfielders?
The Los Angeles Dodgers have a lot of money tied up in their outfield. Matt Kemp is owed $128 million over the next six seasons. They’re on the hook with Andre Ethier for at least $70 million in the next four years, and Carl... More of this article »
Rays Deal Jose Lobaton to Nationals for Nate Karns
The Tampa Bay Rays and Washington Nationals have agreed to a trade that will send catcher Jose Lobaton to the Nats for right-hander Nate Karns. Two other players will head to Washington in the deal, tweets Marc Topkin of the Tampa... More of this article »
Orioles Reach Agreement With Suk-Min Yoon, Pending Physical
The Baltimore Orioles have reached an agreement with South Korean pitcher Suk-min Yoon, pending a physical, on a three-year deal worth $5.75 million. With the Orioles passing a physical in not a rubber stamp proposition. The Orioles’... More of this article »
Phillies Sign A.J. Burnett, Old Player That is Good
The Philadelphia Phillies have signed free agent pitcher A.J. Burnett to a one-year deal, reports Hayden Balgavy of THV 11 in Arkansas. Burnett’s deal is worth $16 million. Burnett’s future was undetermined for most of... More of this article »
Coco Crisp Signs Extension with Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics have reported a two-year contract extension with centerfielder Coco Crisp that includes a vesting option for 2017. Crisp will receive $11 million in 2015 and 2016, and his vesting option is worth $13 million... More of this article »
Arizona Diamondbacks Sign Bronson Arroyo
The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed free agent pitcher Bronson Arroyo, reports Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Arroyo’s contract guarantees the veteran $23.5 million in total. He will earn $9.5 million each in 2014 and 2014,... More of this article »
White Sox Sign Mitchell Boggs – One Year Deal
The Chicago White Sox have signed free agent pitcher Mitchell Boggs to a major league deal, reports Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Boggs’ contract is a one year deal worth $1.1 million. Boggs, who turns 30 this month, was going... More of this article »
Depth of Red Sox Farm System Provides Flexibility For Future
Winning consecutive World Series championships is a daunting challenge in today’s era of Major League Baseball. It is so rare that the last team to accomplish the feat was the New York Yankees, which captured a third straight... More of this article »
Seattle Mariners Sign Fernando Rodney
The Seattle Mariners signed free agent closer Fernando Rodney, reports Jonah Keri of Grantland. Rodney’s contract is worth $14 million over two years, with up to $1 million more with incentives. It was just two years ago that... More of this article »
Jose Lobaton Trade Talks in Progress
Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports that several teams are interested in Tampa Bay Rays catcher Jose Lobaton. Several teams including the Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox, Colorado Rockies, Arizona Diamondbacks, New York... More of this article »
Jeff Baker Signs a Two-Year Deal with the Miami Marlins
Jeff Baker signed a two-year deal with the Miami Marlins, reports Chris Cotillo of MLB Daily Dish. The 32 year-old Baker is guaranteed $3.7 million. Over parts of eight seasons and nearly 1500 plate appearances with the Chicago... More of this article »
Braves Reach Agreement With Freddie Freeman on Extension
Its been a busy day for the Atlanta Braves. Earlier we reported that team had reached an agreement for outfielder Jason Heyward on a two-year extension and now according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports the Braves have agreed to terms on... More of this article »
Jeremy Hellickson Has Elbow Surgery, Out until May
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jeremy Hellickson underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow last week, and will be sideline until sometime in May, according to Mark Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Hellickson, the 2011 American League... More of this article »
Brewers Reach Agreement With Matt Garza – Four Years, $52 Million
The Milwaukee Brewers made a statement this winter and they did it much in the same way as last winter. One of the last Free Agent pitchers to sign before spring training last season was Kyle Lohse, and now he will be joined by the... More of this article »
Rays Bring Back Grant Balfour for Two Years, $12 million
Tampa Bay has been quietly making moves this offseason, adding Heath Bell and Ryan Hanigan in December and adding Logan Forsythe yesterday from San Diego. After reaching an agreement with Grant Balfour they presumedly have added a... More of this article »
Yankees Win Masahiro Tanaka Sweepstakes – Seven Years, $155 Million
After months of speculation and competition, the team who may have expressed interest first is the team who ended up with the prized Japanese import. The Yankees, long rumored to be in on the righty, signed Masahiro Tanaka to a seven... More of this article »
How Kershaw Deal Could Affect Lester and Red Sox Going Forward
A signing 3,000 miles away from Boston will likely impact the future of the Red Sox starting rotation. The Los Angeles Dodgers agreed with 25-year-old left-hander Clayton Kershaw on a seven-year, $215 million contract. Kershaw won... More of this article »
Twitter Family Helps Tampa Bay Rays Fan Realize Dream
For most Tampa Bay Rays fans going to Tropicana Field to enjoy a game is easy. For avid Rays fan Randi Oomens, better known as Ro on Twitter, not so much. Twitter can be a great source of information, some good, some not so good,... More of this article »
Alex Rodriguez Suspension Reduced to 162 Games
Alex Rodriguez will miss the entire 2014 season after MLB arbitrator Fredric Horowitz reduced the original 211 game suspension for his involvement in Major League Baseball’s Biogenesis scandal. Rodriguez quickly reaffirmed that... More of this article »
Maddux, Thomas and Glavine First-Ballot Selections into Hall of Fame
Greg Maddux, Frank Thomas and Tom Glavine were selected as 2014 Hall of Fame inductees by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America on Wednesday. Craig Biggio fell just short of induction with 74.8 percent of the 75 percent... More of this article »
Report: Rakuten Golden Eagles Wont Post Masahiro Tanaka
Wanting to pitch in Major League Baseball appears like it won’t be enough for Masahiro Tanaka. Several news outlets in Japan are reporting that the Rakuten Golden Eagles, who control the rights to Tanaka until the end of 2015,... More of this article »
Diamondbacks Showing They Are All In for 2014
Stationed in a National League West division that could be one of the best in baseball next season, the Arizona Diamondbacks appear to be all in for contending in 2014. After acquiring power-hitting left fielder Mark Trumbo in a three-team... More of this article »
Masahiro Tanaka Wants Move to MLB, but…
With the new posting agreement between Major League Baseball and NPB in place pitcher Masahiro Tanaka has informed his current team Rakuten Eagles he wants to explore opportunities in Major League Baseball. MLB and Nippon Professional... More of this article »
Cardinals Reach Agreeement With Mark Ellis on One-Year Deal
The St. Louis Cardinals have reached an agreement with free-agent second baseman Mark Ellis on a one-year deal pending a physical. Ellis will likely serve as a right handed hitting compliment and insurance to Cardinals prospect Kolten... More of this article »
Marlins Trade Justin Ruggiano to Cubs
The Chicago Cubs acquired outfielder Justin Ruggiano in a trade with the Miami Marlins for outfielder Brian Bogusevic. In 2013 Ruggiano got regular playing time and hit .222/.298/.396 in 424 at-bats and hit 18 home runs, regressing... More of this article »
Pirates Extend Charlie Morton, Sign Edinson Volquez
Earlier today Pittsburgh Pirates reached an agreement with right-hander Charlie Morton on a three-year contract extension worth $21 million that could reach $30 million in total value according to Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports. Now the... More of this article »
Detroit Tigers Reach Agreement With Rajai Davis
The Detroit Tigers have reached an agreement on a two-year deal with free-agent outfielder Rajai Davis. While several teams were in the mix for Davis, the Tigers were said to be the favorites along with the Minnesota Twins. He... More of this article »
Roy Halladay Will Retire With Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays has announced a one day contract for right-hander Roy Halladay in which he will announce his retirement from Major League Baseball. Halladay, 36, missed the majority of last season after undergoing shoulder... More of this article »
Bobby Cox, Joe Torre, Tony LaRussa Elected to Hall of Fame
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL – Bobby Cox, Joe Torre and Tony La Russa were all unanimously elected to Baseball Hall of Fame this morning by Expansion Era Committee. Others who were considered but cam up short, Dave Concepcion, Steve... More of this article »
Yankees Offseason Should Be Reminder of Success
It’s mind-boggling to be a Yankees fan and to watch the sport as a whole closely. Being a Yankees’ fan is like nobody ever being happy for you even though you work hard everyday because your Dad had a major connection for... More of this article »
For Mariners Its Going to Take More Than Robinson Cano
They boast one of the best starting pitchers in baseball (Felix Hernandez) and now one of the best all-around players in the game (Robinson Cano), yet as the Seattle Mariners’ roster is currently composed, it is arguably their... More of this article »
Yankees Reach Agreement With Carlos Beltran
The New York Yankees have reached an agreement with Carlos Beltran on a three-year deal worth $45 million, according to Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News. In 145 games for St. Louis in 2013, Beltran hit .296/.336/.491 (128 OPS+)... More of this article »
Houston Astros Sign Scott Feldman to Three-year Deal
The Houston Astros signed Scott Feldman to a three-year, $30 million deal. Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports was the first to report the deal. Because Feldman was traded from the Chicago Cubs to the Baltimore Orioles during the middle... More of this article »
Robinson Cano Signs with Mariners – 10 Years $240 Million
Just hours after talks reportedly broke down between Jay Z and his camp and the Seattle Mariners and their president, Seattle has agreed to sign Robinson Cano to a 10-year, $240 million dollar deal which will tie him for the third... More of this article »
Yankees Reach Agreement with Hiroki Kuroda
The New York Yankees have reached an agreement with right-hander Hiroki Kuroda on a one-year deal worth $16 million according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. While Kuroda could have signed with a number of teams it really got down to... More of this article »
Texas Rangers and J.P. Arencibia Nearing A Deal
The Texas Rangers are nearing a deal with free-agent catcher J.P. Arencibia according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Arencibia was non-tendered by the Toronto Blue Jays making him a free agent and it now seems like Texas may be... More of this article »
Stephen Drew Could Land Back in Boston
Major League teams searching for a starting shortstop saw a prime option plucked off the free agent market on Thursday when it was reported that the Miami Marlins reached a one-year deal with 36-year-old Rafael Furcal. That leaves... More of this article »
Mariners Trying to Sway Robinson Cano with $225 Million Offer
It becomes increasingly difficult to play second fiddle and leave $50 million dollars on the table in exchange for bright lights and team legacy. Those are the exact odds the Seattle Mariners are trying to play by allegedly offering... More of this article »
Masahiro Tanaka May Not Be Posted After All
On the heels of a posting fee maximum agreement, Yozo Tachibana, president of the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles, told newspapers prized pitcher, Masahiro Tanaka, may not be posted after all. After weeks of negotiation, both American... More of this article »