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Marlon Byrd, Phillies Reach Agreement on Two-year Deal
Marlon Byrd turned in a career year at age 36 and parlayed that performance into a two-year, $16 million deal with the Philadelphia Phillies, according to published reports. Byrd started he season with the New York Mets before being... More of this article »
Ervin Santana Seeking $100 Million Deal – Yeah Okay
Ervin Santana is reportedly seeking a $100 million dollar contract when he signs his next deal, likely using that number as an opening to negotiation and trying to capitalize after a revival 2013 campaign with the Kansas City Royals. Of... More of this article »
Brian McCann Likely Headed to a Big Market
Brian McCann is going to have his share of suitors as the top catcher in Free Agency and the baseball purist certainly chose a great off season to capitalize. Big market teams such as: Toronto, Boston, New York and Texas would seem... More of this article »
Cano, Ellsbury, Lead List of Players With Qualifying Offers
Thirteen players were extended qualifying offers on Monday and will have one week to accept or decline a one year salary of about $14.1 million dollars. If a player denies their qualifying offer, any team who signs that player and... More of this article »
Pirates, Burnett Pass on Qualifying Offer Deadline
Monday’s 5 PM deadline to issue qualifying offers to pending free agents passed without an offer being made to Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher A.J. Burnett. Pittsburgh has a number of veteran players set to hit free agency... More of this article »
Nick Castellanos Called Up By Detroit Tigers
As expected Detroit Tigers prospect Nick Castellanos has been called up to the major leagues along with infielder Danny Worth and pitcher Evan Reed. Castellanos spent most of the season with Triple-A Toledo, hitting .276/.343/.446... More of this article »
Red Sox Designate Daniel Bard For Assignment, Call Up Four
Daniel Bard pitched and inning for Class A Lowell on Saturday , walked four and struck out two. This morning the team designated Bard for assignment and called outfielder Quintin Berry, catcher Ryan Lavarnway, right-hander Rubby... More of this article »
Los Angeles Dodgers Acquire Michael Young from Phillies
The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired third baseman Michael Young from the Philadelphia Phillies, according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Young waived his no trade clause to to allow the deal to be completed. The Phillies will get... More of this article »
Pirates Add More Offense, Acquire Justin Morneau From Twins
The Pittsburgh Pirates looking to make the playoffs for the first time since 1992 added another bat to their line-up acquiring Minnesota Twins first baseman Justin Morneau in a waiver trade according to multiple sources. Earlier... More of this article »
Cleveland Indians Acquire Jason Kubel from Arizona, Sign Kelly Shoppach
The Cleveland Indians added an outfield bat for the stretch drive acquiring Jason Kubel from the Arizona Diamondbacks for a player to be named later. Kubel, 31, is a career .265 hitter with 139 homers over nine seasons with... More of this article »
Baltimore Orioles Acquire Michael Morse From Seattle Mariners
The Baltimore Orioles have acquired outfielder/DH Michael Morse from the Seattle Mariners. In exchange, the Mariners will receive minor-league outfield prospect Morse had one of the worst seasons of his career and did not develop... More of this article »
2013 MLB September Call-Ups: New York Yankees Projections
As the month of September approaches in the coming days, teams will be allowed to expand their active roster from the typical 25-man to a 40-man roster setup. While contenders are able to garner further talent to bolster their respective... More of this article »
2013 MLB September Call-Ups: Boston Red Sox Projections
After a west coast road trip that saw the Red Sox take back-to-back three-game sets against the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston will settle into a nine-game home stretch, commencing with a series against AL... More of this article »
Pirates Trade with Mets for Marlon Byrd, John Buck
The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired outfielder Marlon Byrd and catcher John Buck in a trade Tuesday with the New York Met. The Mets received infield prospect Dilson Herrera and a player to be named. The Pirates are attempting... More of this article »
Rays Finalize Deal, Acquire David DeJesus
According to Marc Topkin the Tampa Bay Rays have acquired David DeJesus from the Washington Nationals. The team claimed DeJesus on waivers on Wednesday. The deal with the Nats is for a player to be named later or cash considerations. The... More of this article »
Rays Sign Delmon Young, Claim David DeJesus Off Waivers
The Tampa Bay Rays have signed Delmon Young to a minor league deal, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. The 27-year-old was released by the Phillies last week and will now return to the organization that selected him first... More of this article »
Yankees Call Up Dellin Betances Send David Adams Down
The New York Yankees have called up right-hander Dellin Betances from Triple-A Scranton and sent infielder David Adams in a corresponding move. Betances has pitched very well since moving to the bullpen earlier this year (1.46... More of this article »
Blue Jays Josh Johnson Clears Waivers
Toronto Blue Jays starter Josh Johnson has cleared waiver and can now be traded to any team, but trading the right-hander may prove to be difficult. Johnson was one of baseball’s best pitchers until injuries set him back. His... More of this article »
Phillies Designate Delmon Young For Assignment
The Philadelphia Phillies have designated Delmon Young for assignment to clear room for Casper Wells who was claimed from the Chicago White Sox on waivers earlier this week. They will have 10 days to trade or release the 27-year-old. The... More of this article »
Rangers Complete Trade For Alex Rios With White Sox
The Texas Rangers have a completed a trade with he Chicago White Sox that will send outfielder Alex Rios to Texas for either a player to be named later or cash considerations. Leury Garcia is likely to be the player going to Chicago.... More of this article »
Rays Designate Kyle Farnsworth for Assignment – Recall Josh Lueke
The Tampa Bay Rays recalled pitcher Josh Lueke from Triple-A Durham and designated pitcher veteran right-hander Kyle Farnsworth for assignment according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The Rays have 10 days to trade, release... More of this article »
White Sox Alex Rios Claimed On Waivers by Rangers
The Chicago White Sox have 48 hours to work out a trade for outfielder Alex Rios or pull him back after being claimed by the Texas Rangers. Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports first reported the claim. The White Sox acquired Rios in 2009... More of this article »
Phillies Michael Young Clears Waivers – Can Now Be Dealt
Philadelphia Phillies veteran third baseman Michael Young has cleared waivers and now can be traded to any team. Young has a full no-trade clause which could still make trading him more complex as he would have to approve any deal. Young,... More of this article »
Five Players Likely to be Traded by the Waiver Deadline
The trade deadline has come and gone, ending relatively quiet. While the Orioles were the overwhelming winners, most of Major League Baseball was hesitant in making any major moves. The Orioles obtained: Scott Feldman, Francisco Rodriguez... More of this article »
10 Players That Should Have Been Traded at Deadline
The 2013 trade deadline has come and gone, leaving behind a faint whisper of what has typically been seen at each year’s deadline. The premier deal at the deadline was the seven-player deal that sent Jake Peavy to the Boston... More of this article »
Baltimore Orioles Acquire Astros Bud Norris for L.J. Hoes
The Baltimore Orioles and Houston Astros have agreed to a trade that will send Bud Norris to Baltimore for L.J. Hoes , left-hander Josh Hader and a 2014 Competitive Balance pick. Norris, the 28-year-old slider specialist, has... More of this article »
Kansas City Royals Acquire Houston Astros Justin Maxwell
According to Ken Rosenthal at Fox Sports the Kansas City Royals have acquired OF Justin Maxwell from the Houston Astros. Maxwell is 29 and is hitting .241/.311/.387 with two home runs in 115 plate appearances for Houston in 2013,... More of this article »
San Diego Padres Get Ian Kennedy In Trade With Arizona Diamondbacks
According to MLB.com’s Corey Brock, the San Diego Padres have reached an agreement with the Arizona Diamondbacks in trade that will send statrer Ian Kennedy to the Padres for lefty reliever Joe Thatcher, Double-A reliever Matt... More of this article »
Red Sox Acquire Jake Peavy for Jose Iglesias and Others
The Boston Red Sox have obtained the front-line pitcher it’s been searching for, acquiring Jake Peavy from the Chicago White Sox for a package centered around Jose Iglesias. The Detroit Tigers appear to be the team physically... More of this article »
Cleveland Indians Acquire Cardinals Reliever Marc Rzepczynski
The Cleveland Inidans have acquired left-handed reliever Marc Rzepczynski from the St.Louis Cardinals. Rzepczynski was recalled form AAA Memphis recently and made two relief appearances for St. Louis in July. The Cardinals are set... More of this article »
Rangers Trade Rumors: Push for Stanton, Will Likely Settle for Pence
Nelson Cruz and Lance Berkman were counted upon to be key bats in helping to compensate the losses of Mike Napoli and Josh Hamilton. Add A.J. Pierzynski on a one year deal along with the emergence of Jurickson Profar, and Texas was... More of this article »
Los Angeles Dodgers Sign Brian Wilson – Minor League Deal
The Los Angeles Dodgers reached an agreement with reliver Brian Wilson. Wilson is a three-time All-Star who led the National League with 48 saves in 2010. The Dodgers have been seeking bullpen help, specifically an eighth-inning man... More of this article »
For Now Michael Young Will Accept Trade To Rangers Only
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Michael Young is okay with being traded as long as a team that he is traded to visit Texas Rangers according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. The Phillies reportedly plan on calling up third baseman Cody... More of this article »
Pirates Trade Rumors: 2013 Fate to be Determined by Pitching, Not Hitting
The MLB non-waiver trade deadline is on Wednesday at 4pm. Most think the Pittsburgh Pirates need to trade for a right fielder or first baseman to ensure that this team will be playing meaningful baseball well into September and hopefully... More of this article »
Tampa Bay Rays Trade For Chicago White Sox Reliever Jesse Crain
The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired Chicago White Sox reliever Jesse Crain for cash considerations or a player to be named later. Brandon Gomes has been moved to the 60-day DL to accommodate the move. Reports began to circulate this morning... More of this article »
SF Giants Trade Rumors: Lincecum, Lopez, Pence,
According to multiple sources the San Francisco Giants are entertaining offers on a number of veterans, including Tim Lincecum, Hunter Pence and Javier Lopez. Keep in mind that just last week Giants general manager Brian Sabean went... More of this article »
Phillies Trade Rumors: Utley, Young, Papelbon, Ruiz and Lee
In the midst of an eight game losing streak and falling into third place in the NL East, the Philadelphia Phillies are ready to be sellers. Over 100 games into the season, the Phillies are seven games under .500, have fallen behind... More of this article »
Atlanta Braves Acquire Reliever Scott Downs From Angels
The Atlanta Braves made a move to bolster the bullpen acquiring left-hander reliever Scott Downs form the Los Angeles Angles in exchanges for minor leaguer Cory Rasmus. Downs has compiled a 1.84 ERA in 43 appearances for the Angels... More of this article »
Detroit Tigers Trade For Astros Closer Jose Veras
The Detroit Tigers shored up the back end of their bullpen acquiring Houston Astros closer Jose Veras in exchange for outfield prospect Danny Vasquez. Opponents are hitting .192 against Veras this season, and Dombrowski says the team... More of this article »
Red Sox Trade Rumors: 5 Players Boston Needs to Consider
After an embarrassing shutout loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night, the Boston Red Sox relinquished the outright lead in the AL East division for the first time since May 27, as the Tampa Bay Rays have recently surged to grab... More of this article »
Texas Rangers Trade Deadline: 5 Hitters Team Should Target
The Texas Rangers have surprised many critics this season. After losing Josh Hamilton and Mike Napoli to Free Agency, it was widely assumed, even with the emergence of Jurickson Profar, the lineup would struggle and therefore the team... More of this article »
Yankees and Braves Should Consider Reopening Trade Talks
The New York Yankees have already made a big splash at the trade deadline by acquiring the hottest bat in Alfonso Soriano. Soriano’s right-handed bat with pop is something sorely needed in New York, and the Bronx Bombers will... More of this article »
Yankees Acquire Alfonso Soriano from Cubs
In a deal approved Friday morning, the Yankees have officially acquired outfielder, Alfonso Soriano, from the Chicago Cubs. The acquisition has been rumored for weeks but hinged on multiple obstacles ranging from Soriano waiving his... More of this article »
MLB Trade Deadline: Francisco Rodriguez Trade Analysis
Following the announcement that the Milwaukee Brewers’ Ryan Braun would be suspended for the remaining 65 games of the 2013 season on Monday, the Brewers went ahead and made a deal for a future big bat on Tuesday. The Brewers... More of this article »
The 10 Best Available Rentals at the MLB Trade Deadline
For a lot of teams, making the playoffs is a big deal. For instance, the Pittsburgh Pirates haven’t been October-bound since 1992. But it sometimes takes more than just a team’s current roster to make the push and of course, succeed... More of this article »
MLB Trade Deadline: Trade Analysis of Matt Garza Deal
After completing their third trade in the past month on July 8, which saw the Cubs send Scott Hairston to the Washington Nationals for pitching prospect Ivan Pineyro, Chicago finally completed a deal involving their premier trade chip,... More of this article »
Cubs Trade Matt Garza To Rangers For Prospects
The Texas Rangers acquired right-handed starter Matt Garza from the Chicago Cubs for prospects C.J. Edwards, Mike Olt and two other prospects that have yet to be named. Gaza has pitched to a 3.17 ERA this season over 71 innings... More of this article »
MLB Trade Deadline: 8 Players Over 35 Who Could Be Traded
The major league trade deadline will go down 12 days from now (July 31). Contending teams usually covet players in their prime and sellers prefer acquiring prospects—but sometimes, aged veterans get traded too. With the All-Star... More of this article »