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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 »
Yankees Sign Stephen Drew, Add Infield Flexibility
The New York Yankees re-signed 31-year-old, Stephen Drew, for a one year, $5 million dollar deal with potentially 1-2 million in incentives on Tuesday. Drew will be expected to play second base and provide insurance to Didi Gregorius... More of this article »
Yankees Rumors: Potential Remaining Offseason Moves
It’s been an off-season of saving money and getting younger for the New York Yankees. This isn’t some sort of alternate Universe but it is a clear philosophical shift by the front office to go in a different direction,... More of this article »
Seattle Mariners Acquire Seth Smith from Padres
The San Diego Padres continued with their busy offseason on Tuesday, sending outfielder Seth Smith to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for right-handed pitcher Brandon Maurer. Padres General Manager A.J. Preller has been very aggressive... More of this article »
Tampa Bay Rays Reportedly Reach Agreement With Asdrubal Cabrera
The Tampa Bay Rays have reached an agreement with free-agent middle infielder Asdrubal Cabrera, according to FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal. The deal is contingent on Cabrera passing a physical. Cabrera, 29, spent time in 2014 with... More of this article »
Yankees Trade Shawn Kelley to Padres
The New York Yankees and San Diego Padres have agreed to a trade that will send right-hander Shawn Kelley to the Padres in exchange for minor league right-hander Johnny Barbato. Kelley went 3-6 with a 4.53 ERA in 59 appearances... More of this article »
Phil Hughes Signs Contract Extension with Minnesota Twins
Phil Hughes has signed a contract extension with the Minnesota Twins. The deal adds three years and $42 million to his current contract. Last offseason the Twins inked Hughes to a three year deal worth $24 million. He rewarded them... More of this article »
Boston Red Sox Analysis: Still Some Work To Do
In his attempt to spearhead back-to-back worst-to-first claims in the American League East, Boston Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington continues to revamp his club’s 40-man roster. On Thursday, the Red Sox acquired veteran... More of this article »
Red Sox, Padres Swap Will Middlebrooks, Ryan Hanigan – Analysis
Formerly considered a likely long-term fixture at third base for the Boston Red Sox, Will Middlebrooks is getting a much-needed fresh start with a new club for which he has a chance to fill the hot corner role in 2015. On Thursday,... More of this article »
New York Yankees Making Trades to Contend in the Future
The New York Yankees became creative in its search for starting pitching on Friday, trading 28-year-old swing-man David Phelps and 31-year-old Martin Prado for 24-year-old, Nathan Eovaldi, backup 1B/OF, Garrett Jones and 22-year-old... More of this article »
Giants set to acquire Casey McGehee from Marlins
The San Francisco Giants have found a replacement for Pablo Sandoval at third base for the 2015 season, at least they hope so. The Giants announced they have acquired third baseman Casey McGehee from the Miami Marlins in a trade... More of this article »
Yankees Add Nathan Eovaldi, Garrett Jones In Trade With Marlins
The New York Yankees and Miami Marlins have agreed on a trade that will send infielder Martin Prado and pitcher David Phelps to Miami in exchange for Nathan Eovaldi, Garrett Jones and Domingo German. Miami also received an... More of this article »
Padres Set to Acquire Justin Upton From Braves
The San Diego Padres continued an aggressive off-season this time acquiring Atlanta Braves outfielder Justin Upton in a trade that will send the 27 year old slugger back to the National League West Division. The Padres earlier traded... More of this article »
Kansas City Royals Agree with Edinson Volquez on Two-Year Deal
The Kansas City Royals have agreed to terms with free agent pitcher Edinson Volquez on a two-year deal worth $20 million reports Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. Volquez spent last season with the Pittsburgh Pirates who picked him up... More of this article »
Rays Deal Wil Myers in Blockbuster Trade with Padres, Nationals
The Tampa Bay Rays sent outfielder Wil Myers to the San Diego Padres as part of a three team trade that involved 11 players. Myers heads to San Diego as the centerpiece of the trade. San Diego also receives young minor league arms... More of this article »
Houston Astros Sign Jed Lowrie
The Houston Astros have agreed to a three year deal with shortstop Jed Lowrie which will guarantee him $23 million. Lowrie was previously a member of the Astros in 2012 after the Boston Red Sox traded him along with Kyle Weiland... More of this article »
Miami Marlins Sign Michael Morse
The Miami Marlins have signed Michael Morse to a two year deal worth $12 million reports Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Morse, 32, could slot into first base with the Marlins, either as a platoon partner with Garrett Jones or... More of this article »
Angels Acquire Rays Matt Joyce For Kevin Jepsen
The Los Angeles Angels and Tampa Bays agreed to a trade that will send fan favorite Matt Joyce to the west coast for reliever Kevin Jepsen. Joyce, who was an All-Star in 2011, spent six of his seven seasons in the majors with Tampa... More of this article »
New York Yankees, Chase Headley Reach Agreement on four-year deal
The New York Yankees and Chase Headley have reached an agreement on a four-year deal worth $52 million according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. Headley spent the 2014 season between the San Diego Padres and Yankees, batting .243 with... More of this article »
Chicago White Sox, Melky Cabrera Reach Agreement on three-year deal
The Chicago White Sox and free-agent outfielder Melky Cabrera have reached an agreement on a three-year deal reportedly worth $45million, pending a physical. Cabrera rejected a qualifying offer earlier this offseason form Toronto and... More of this article »
Boston Red Sox, Justin Masterson reunite with one-year deal
Early Wednesday evening, the Boston Red Sox starting rotation consisted of Clay Buchholz, Joe Kelly and an array of promising young Major League arms and top prospects. Less than 24 hours later, the club has acquired Wade Miley and... More of this article »
Twins, Ervin Santana Reach Agreement on 4-year Deal
Last year right-hander Ervin Santana signed a one year deal with Atlanta, unable to find a multi-year offer, at the value of the qualifying offer. After turning in a solid 2014, going 4-10 with a 3.95 ERA in 31 starts Santana took... More of this article »
Tigers Acquire Alfredo Simon from Reds
The Detroit Tigers have acquired pitcher Alfredo Simon from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for shortstop Eugenio Suarez and pitching prospect Jonathan Crawford, reports Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. It’s the second trade... More of this article »
Kansas City Royals Sign Kendrys Morales
The Kansas City Royals have signed designated hitter Kendrys Morales to a two year deal worth $17 million, reports Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports. The deal could be worth up to $18.5 million with performance incentives. Morales will... More of this article »
Marlins Acquire Mat Latos from Reds
The Miami Marlins have acquired starting pitcher Mat Latos from the Cincinnati Reds reports Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. In exchange the Reds will receive pitcher Anthony DeSclafani and catcher Chad Wallach. It’s been a busy... More of this article »
Red Sox, Tigers swap Yoenis Cespedes, Rick Porcello
Boston’s rotation reconstruction continued Thursday morning. The Red Sox acquired 25-year-old right-hander Rick Porcello from the Detroit Tigers for outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, right-handed reliever Alex Wilson and a minor leaguer,... More of this article »
Padres Acquire Matt Kemp from Dodgers
The San Diego Padres have acquired outfielder Matt Kemp from the Los Angeles Dodgers reports Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. As part of the deal, the Dodgers will eat $30 million of the $107 million remaining on Kemp’s contract,... More of this article »
Red Sox Begin Rotation Rebuild, Acquire Wade Miley
Hours after Jon Lester signed with the Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington told reporters that his club would make multiple moves to bolster the starting rotation. One transaction was initiated on Wednesday... More of this article »
Dodgers Ship Dee Gordon to Marlins in Six Player Trade
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Miami Marlins have agreed to a six player trade reports Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald. Dee Gordon and Dan Haren will go to the Marlins while left-hander Andrew Heaney, second baseman Enrique Hernandez,... More of this article »
Phillies Start Restructure by Dealing Jimmy Rollins to Dodgers
Questions have lingered about the Philadelphia Phillies’ off-season plans. Will they unload veterans and rebuild or keep their prominent names and make one final run at a Natioanl League East title with the current group? Phillies... More of this article »
How the Chicago Cubs Are Building a Future Empire
If you’re not careful, you might miss it. Gradually, the Chicago Cubs, six years without a legitimate contender (a 97 win team in 2009 who would become a first round knockout), five years without a .500 record and owners of... More of this article »
Phillies ship Bastardo to Pirates for minor league pitcher
With Francisco Liriano and A.J. Burnett signed to solidify the rotation for 2015, the Pittsburgh Pirates shifted their attention to the bullpen by acquiring 29-year-old left-hander Antonio Bastardo from the Philadelphia Phillies for... More of this article »
What Would a Cole Hamels to the Red Sox Deal Look Like?
Now that Jon Lester has inked a lucrative deal with the Chicago Cubs, the team with which he earned two World Series rings is shifting its focus to construct a starting rotation for 2015 and beyond. The Boston Red Sox are in prime... More of this article »
Astros Sign Pat Neshek, Luke Gregerson to Bullpen
The Houston Astros upgraded their bullpen by signing relief pitchers Luke Gregerson and Pat Neshek. Gregerson’s deal is for three years and $18.5 million and Neshek is under contract for two years and $12.5 million. After two... More of this article »
Jon Lester agrees to deal with Chicago Cubs
Jon Lester has finally made his decision. After deliberating for days, the 30-year-old left-hander has agreed to a six-year, $155 million deal with the Chicago Cubs, according to multiple media reports. Lester will earn a $25.83 annual... More of this article »
Red Sox-Phillies talking swap for lefty Antonio Bastardo
After their ill-fated attempt to reunite with Andrew Miller, the Boston Red Sox are discussing a deal with Philadelphia to acquire another power left-hander. According to Sean McAdam of CSNNE.com, Boston is interested in landing 29-year-old... More of this article »
Pittsburgh Pirates re-sign Francisco Liriano
The Pittsburgh Pirates have re-signed Francisco Liriano to a three year deal worth $39 million, reports Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. Earlier in the offseason Liriano rejected the Pirates qualifying offer of $15.3 million. The Pirates... More of this article »
Chicago White Sox Set Acquire Jeff Samardzija
The Chicago White Sox and Oakland A’s are set to announce a trade that will send right-hander Jeff Samardzija to the Sox for infielder Marcus Semien and prospects and righer-handed starter Chris Bassitt, according to Susan... More of this article »
Oakland Sends Brandon Moss To Cleveland For Prospect Joe Wendle
The Oakland Athletics and Cleveland Indians have completed a trade that will send slugger Brindon Moss to the Indians in exchange for second base prospect Joe Wendle. Moss has hit more than 20 home runs in three straight seasons.... More of this article »
Chicago Cubs Reach Agreement with Jason Hammel
The Chicago Cubs have reached an agreement with right-hander Jason Hammel on a two-year deal for $18 million that includes an option year. Hammel started 2014 with Chicago with a one year deal worth $6 million, and went 8-5 with a... More of this article »
MLB Free Agent Profile: David Robertson Rumors
Free agent closer David Robertson is set to make big money this offseason. The New York Yankees recently signed reliever Andrew Miller to a four year deal worth $36 million. Robertson reportedly has an offer for three years and $39... More of this article »
MLB Free Agent Profile: Melky Cabrera Rumors
The market for free agent outfielder Melky Cabrera is heating up, with the Seattle Mariners reportedly leading the pack. Cabrera became a free agent after declining the qualifying offer extended to him by the Toronto Blue Jays.... More of this article »
New York Yankees Sign Andrew Miller, Acquire Didi Gregorius In Trade
The New York Yankees completed a very busy day signing free-agent southpaw Andrew Miller to a four-year deal reportedly worth $36 million. Earlier today the Yankees, Diamondbacks and Tigers finalized a three-way deal that sent shortstop... More of this article »
Atlanta Braves Sign Nick Markakis
The Atlanta Braves have agreed to a four year deal with free agent oufielder Nick Markakis that is worth $44 million, reports Jeff Passan. It’s yet another move in what has already been a busy offseason for Atlanta. Earlier... More of this article »
Busy Blue Jays Sign Justin Smoak, Trade For Michael Saunders
The Toronto Blue Jays signed first baseman Justin Smoak to a one-year, $1 million deal, and sent lefty J.A. Happ to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for outfielder Michael Saunders, The Blue Jays claimed the 27-year-old Smoak... More of this article »
Minnesota Twins Sign Torii Hunter to One-Year Deal
The Minnesota Twins have signed veteran outfielder Torii Hunter to a one-year deal worth $10.5 million, reports Ken Rosenthal. Hunter returns to the team where he began his career all the way back in 1997. The veteran outfielder... More of this article »
MLB Free Agent Profile: Francisco Liriano
Jon Lester, Max Scherzer and James Shields are the big names available in this offseason’s free agent pitching market. The rest of the market appears to be waiting for these dominoes to fall. Lurking behind this trio are a few... More of this article »
Mariners To Sign Nelson Cruz to four-year deal
The Seattle Mariners and free-agent slugger Nelson Cruz have reached an agreement on a four-year, $57 million deal that also includes a $1 million signing bonus. The deal was first reported by ESPN.com’s Jerry Crasnick. The... More of this article »