According to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM, the National League Champion Arizona Diamondbacks have signed former San Francisco Giants outfielder Joc Pederson. The Diamondbacks have been aggressive this offseason, already having signed starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez, re-signing Lourdes Gurriel Jr., and trading for Eugenio Suarez. Pederson is expected to be a full-time designated […]
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The Washington Nationals have added to their outfield mix by agreeing to terms on a deal with Joey Gallo. It is a one-year contract, reports Andrew Golden of The Washington Post. The deal, which is pending a physical, is for $5 million with another $1 million available in performance bonuses. The Nationals signed Gallo in […]
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The Pittsburgh Pirates have upgraded the back end of their bullpen by signing left-handed fireballer Aroldis Chapman. Chapman has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Pirates. Chapman’s new contract will be worth $10.5 million of guaranteed money, reports Joel Sherman of the New York Post. The club has not confirmed the deal, […]
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Five time All-Star Josh Hader has signed with the Houston Astros. The deal was first reported on Friday by Jeff Passan of ESPN. The five year- $95 million dollar contract is the largest in MLB history for any reliever. It surpasses the contract that New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz signed last offseason. Diaz signed […]
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The Texas Rangers added to their pitching staff by acquiring righty Daniel Duarte in a trade with the Cincinnati Reds. The deal was announced on Tuesday afternoon. The Reds, who designated Duarte for assignment over the weekend, will receive cash considerations in return. The Rangers, meanwhile, now have a complete 40-man roster as a result […]
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My 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame “Ballot” — Beltre, Helton, Mauer, and Five Others I do not have a Hall of Fame vote yet and will not until the middle of next decade at the absolute soonest. But I still do the exercise every year. Given how much I love baseball and its history, voting […]
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Free agent right-hander Marcus Stroman has agreed to terms on a two-year contract with the New York Yankees. News of the deal was first reported by MLB Network insider Jon Heyman on Thursday evening. The Yankees haven’t confirmed the deal yet, which is pending a physical. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported that it is […]
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The Atlanta Braves have agreed to deals with pitchers Max Fried and A.J. Minter, avoiding arbitration hearings. Both are critical players for Atlanta; both players have been with the team since 2017. In 2021, Fried and Minter were vital to Atlanta’s second World Series title. Max Fried A sought-after player in the upcoming free agent […]
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