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MLB Execs Preparing for Deadline Scramble
Things on the trading side of things in baseball are a little slow, almost as if everyone is preparing to make a massive dash as the deadline looms. The sports betting lines offered by major sportsbooks don’t reveal much. There has... More of this article »
Braves Finalize Roster, Michael Bourn DFA’d
The Atlanta Braves finalized their 25 man roster and the moves left two-time all-star and Gold Glove winner Michael Bourn looking for work. The Braves now have 10 days to either release or trade Bourne. Emilio Bonifacio was also designated... More of this article »
Rays Swap Jake McGee for Rockies Corey Dickerson, Prospects Involved
The Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to a trade to acquire outfielder Corey Dickerson and a prospect from the Colorado Rockies, for lefty reliever Jake McGee and a Rays prospect. Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports initially reported the deal,... More of this article »
Rays Reach agreement with Steve Pearce on one-year deal
The Tampa Bay Rays have reached an free agent Steve Pearce on a one-year deal. The deal is pending a physical. Pearce spent the past two season with the Baltimore Orioles and has hit 36 homers in 632 at-bats in that time. In... More of this article »
Aroldis Chapman Traded to New York Yankees for Package of Prospects
The New York Yankees and Cinncinnati Reds have agreed in a trade sending prized closer, Aroldis Chapman, to the Yankees in exchange for a package of four minor league prospects, including: Eric Jagielo, Caleb Cotham, Rookie Davis and... More of this article »
San Francisco Giants Reach Agreement with Johnny Cueto
The San Francisco Giants have reached a six-year, $130 million contract agreement with free-agent right-hander Johnny Cueto. The deal includes an opt-out after two years. The 29-year-old had a 3.44 ERA (117 ERA+) in 212 innings... More of this article »
Chicago Cubs Continue Busy Off-season, Add Jason Heyward and May Not Be Done
Jason Heyward chose the Chicago Cubs over returning to the St. Louis Cardinals and has agreed to terms on an 8-year, $184 million deal. The deal includes two opt-outs — after the third year and the fourth, if he exceeds a plate-appearance... More of this article »
Braves Trade Shelby Miller to Diamondbacks for Ender Inciarte, Top Prospects
One year after trading Jason Heyward for Shelby Miller, the Atlanta Braves have traded their young pitching stud in a new package for a promising young player and prospects. Miller, 25-years-old with three years of team control left,... More of this article »
After Signing Ben Zobrist, Cubs Trade Starlin Castro to Yankees
The Chicago Cubs played musical chairs with its middle infield in the past few hours, signing 34-year-old Ben Zobrist to a four year deal worth $56 million and trading away 25-year-old former All-Star, Starlin Castro, to the Yankees... More of this article »
Chicago Cubs agree to terms with Ben Zobrist
Free agent Ben Zobrist has agreed to terms with the Chicago Cubs on a four-year deal worth $56 million. Zobrist, 34, is coming off a 2015 season for the Oakland Athletics and Kansas City Royals in which he batted .276/.359/.450... More of this article »
Dogders Deal Prospects for Reds Closer Aroldis Chapman
The Los Angeles Dodgers started off the 2015 Winter Meetings with a splash, acquiring left-hander Aroldis Chapman from the Cincinnati Reds for two prospects. FOX Sports MLB Insider Ken Rosenthal on Sunday reported the Dodgers... More of this article »
Chicago Cubs, John Lackey Agree on Two- Year Deal $32 Million
The Chicago Cubs and free-agent right-hander John Lackey reached agreement on a two-year deal worth $32 million. Ken Rosenthal of Fox sports first reported the news, although the team has not yet confirmed the signing. Lackey made... More of this article »
Diamondbacks Reach Agreement With Zack Greinke
The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to terms with Zack Greinke, FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal tweets. The deal is pending a physical. Greinke was reportedly down to the Dodgers and San Francisco Giants, but this would hardly be... More of this article »
Tigers Trade David Price to Blue Jays
Just a couple days after landing star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, the Toronto Blue Jays have come away with the top pitcher on the market, David Price. The Dodgers, Giants and Yankees also showed strong interest in Price. Blue... More of this article »
Phillies Find Home for Jonathan Papelbon, Cole Hamels Next
The Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals have agreed to terms on a trade that will send closer Jonathan Papelbon to Washington in exchange for RHP Nick Pivetta while also sending cash considerations to the Nationals,... More of this article »
A’s Trade Ben Zobrist to Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals have agreed to acquire Oakland Athletics utilityman Ben Zobrist, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. This makes the second big deal the Royals have accomplished this summer having picked up Johnny... More of this article »
Oakland Deals Scott Kazmir to Astros, Ben Zobrist Next
The Oakland Athletics and the Houston Astros are two teams headed in different directions. The Astros are competing for a playoff spot and the A’s, well it looks like they might be in rebuild mode all of a sudden, And may... More of this article »
Pirates Rumors: Third Baseman Needs Come Into Focus
Versatile third baseman Josh Harrison will miss seven weeks after undergoing surgery for a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Wednesday. Harrison’s injury arrives in the midst... More of this article »
Reds Trade Rumors: Johnny Cueto Very Much In Play
With one of the most dominant starts in all of baseball this season, Cincinnati Reds right-hander Johnny Cueto eased concerns from major league clubs interested in acquiring his services as the trade deadline nears. On Tuesday, the... More of this article »
MLB Trade Rumors: Jonathan Papelbon, Francisco Rodriguez , Jason Grilli
Jonathan Papelbon has loudly voiced his desire for a trade to a contender. Francisco Rodriguez could be on the move if the rebuilding Milwaukee Brewers get an offer they can’t refuse. Yet, for a contender that needs a closer... More of this article »
Red Sox Trade Rumors: Cole Hamels Deal Could Work
Now that the Boston Red Sox have rebounded from an atrocious beginning to the 2015 campaign and are back in the American League East race, talk about the club landing a frontline starting pitcher by the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline... More of this article »
Kansas City Royals DFA Jason Frasor
Traditional stats say that veteran right-hander Jason Frasor is having an effective season out of the Kansas City Royals bullpen. According to Sabermetrics, he is struggling. Based on the the latter, the Royals designated Frasor for... More of this article »
Nationals Stephen Strasburg to the DL, Deadline Trade Not Likely
Thanks to enviable starting pitching depth, the Washington Nationals are not likely to pursue a trade in the wake of Stephen Strasburg‘s trip to the 15-day disabled list. Strasburg, who has logged a gaudy 5.16 ERA and a .289... More of this article »
Boston Red Sox Rumors: Games Before All-Start Break Will Decide Direction
Will the Red Sox buy or sell before the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline? The likely answer to this widely discussed question across New England will become clearer in the club’s eight games leading to the All-Star break. As... More of this article »
Braves Ready to Deal from Organizational Depth for Catcher
Stocked with an abundance of promising young pitching, the Atlanta Braves are open to dealing from that depth to acquire a young catcher who is productive at the plate, based on a Tweet from ESPN’s Jayson Stark. Still in the... More of this article »
Red Sox Rumors, Buying or Selling, Clay Buchholz Drawing Interest
An atrocious start from Rick Porcello on Wednesday that saw him allow seven runs and seven hits in two innings at Toronto gives the Boston Red Sox another reason not to trade veteran right-hander Clay Buchholz, who is drawing interest... More of this article »
Orioles DFA Delmon Young, Trade Possible
The Baltimore Orioles will attempt to trade Delmon Young after designating the veteran outfielder for assignment, general manager Dan Duquette told the media on Wednesday. The move was made to clear a roster spot for 25-year-old right-handed... More of this article »
Rays Sign Grady Sizemore to Minor League Deal
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – The Tampa Bay Rays search for offense apparently will include signing Grady Sizemore to a minor league. The Rays announced today that they have signed veteran the outfielder to a minor league contract.... More of this article »
Castillo, Craig and Kazmir could bolster Red Sox
Considering the widely publicized pitching woes and the unexpectedly anemic offense, it could be worse for the Boston Red Sox. Almost a quarter of the 2015 regular season is complete, and the team favored by many pundits to win the... More of this article »
Yankees Roster: What’s the Best Course of Action in April?
It’s about that time of year where minor clues start to be handed out like early Easter eggs during spring training and it coincidentally coincides with another annual Yankees’ tradition: Pitching injuries. Chris Capuano... More of this article »
New York Yankees Rotation: Healthy or Not, Here They Are
Much has been made of the health in the Yankees’ starting rotation, from the front-end arms of Masahiro Tanaka and Michael Pineda to the depth potential in Ivan Nova and CC Sabathia. New York will be going into the regular season... More of this article »
It’s Clear the Yankees Did Not Have a Plan for Yoan Moncada
It’s been two days and Yoan Moncada is still a Boston Red Sox player. This didn’t turn out to be a cruel joke Hal Steinbrenner tried to pull to literally see if his Father might roll over in his grave. And as the past 48... More of this article »
Scott Baker – Most Important Player Not on Yankees 40 Man Roster
The New York Yankees will need a lot to go right in order to be contenders for the 2015 season. CC Sabathia and his recent weight gain will have to stay healthy and effective. Michael Pineda and Mashiro Tanaka will likely have to avoid... More of this article »
James Shields, San Diego Padres Reach Agreement on Four-Year Deal
The San Diego Padres and James Shields have reached an agreement on a four-year deal reportedly worth between $72 million and $78 million. the deal includes an option for its fifth season and is contingent on Shields passing a physical.... More of this article »
Phillies Need to Trade Jonathan Papelbon, Any Takers?
PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies are still talking to the Brewers and Blue Jays about a Jonathan Papelbon trade. Two sources said on Tuesday evening that the talks are alive, although the seriousness of those discussions is unclear. Yahoo!... More of this article »
Why is James Shields Still Without a Deal ?
James Shields is waiting by the phone hoping it will ring. Going into the MLB off season he was one of the biggest free agents out there ready to offer his services to the highest bidder. But something happened on the way to the bank... More of this article »
Texas Rangers get Yovani Gallardo from Milwaukee Brewers
The Texas Rangers acquired pitcher Yovani Gallardo from the Milwaukee Brewers. In exchange the Brewers received a group of young players, infielder Luis Sardinas and right-handed pitchers Corey Knebel and Marcos Diplan. Milwaukee... More of this article »
Chicago Cubs get Dexter Fowler from Houston Astros
The Chicago Cubs acquired outfielder Dexter Fowler from the Houston Astros in exchange for infielder Luis Valbuena and pitcher Dan Straily. The Cubs dealt away some of their infield surplus to upgrade their outfielder. Meanwhile,... More of this article »
Washington Nationals Sign Max Scherzer, Trades Coming?
The Washington Nationals have signed Max Scherzer to a seven year deal worth more than $180 million reports Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Scherzer lingered on the free agent market long after other top free agents had signed. However,... More of this article »
New York Yankees Should be All in on Yoan Moncada
With Brian Cashman seemingly fully in control of personnel decisions, the New York Yankees have continued a calculated approach towards a youth movement this winter. Signing Cuban super-prospect, Yoan Moncada, would be the crown jewel... More of this article »
Red Sox Should Pass On Cole Hamels, Consider Cliff Lee
Monday marked the beginning of this year’s Boston Red Sox Rookie Development Program, which consists of 10 players and is designed to ease their transition into the majors. Outfielders Mookie Betts, Rusney Castillo and Henry... More of this article »
Washington Nationals Acquire Yunel Escobar from Oakland A’s
The Oakland Athletics busy offseason continues. Today they sent shortstop Yunel Escobar to the Washington Nationals. Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reported the deal and speculates that relief pitcher Tyler Clippard will be going to the... More of this article »
Seattle Mariners Positioned as Early Favorites in AL West
In 2014 the Seattle Mariners notched 87 wins, their highest total since 2009. It marked a 16 game improvement on the previous season. Still, the Mariners were unable to end their playoff drought, which has continued since they won... More of this article »
Philadelphia Phillies, Ruben Amaro Need Trade Partners
Ruben Amaro Jr. needs his phone to ring. Philadelphia Phillies fans need his phone to ring. Any chance for the Phillies to turn the page on their 2008 World Series Championship team hangs in the balance. The Phillies clubhouse... More of this article »
James Shields, Max Scherzer and the Market Jon Lester Set
New Years Day has come and gone and James Shields and Max Scherzer are both waiting for a call from their agents to tell them if they will be in Arizona or Florida when pitchers and catchers report for Spring Training. Shields is... More of this article »
Zobrist, Escobar Traded, Rays Shed Money, A’s Upgrade Middle Infield
Reports from Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle have the Oakland Athletics acquiring middle infielders Ben Zobrist and Yunel Escobar in exchange for C/DH John Jaso and minor leaguers Daniel Robertson and Boog Powell. For... More of this article »
Los Angeles Dodgers Own Baseball’s Best Rotation
The Los Angeles Dodgers overhauled their front office this offseason, adding Andrew Friedman from the Tampa Bay Rays and Farhan Zaidi from the Oakland Athletics. From there they proceeded to make several trades which reshaped their... More of this article »
Ryan Lavarnway Designated for Assignment by Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles have designated catcher and former Boston Red Sox prospect Ryan Lavarnway for assignment, a move necessitated to make space on the 40 man roster after the team signed Delmon Young to a new one-year deal.... More of this article »