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Framber Valdez met with the New York Mets, among other teams, this offseason, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post.
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Should the Mets Sign Framber Valdez

Framber Valdez met with the New York Mets, among other teams, this offseason, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. There’s no doubt that the Mets have had interest in signing a veteran starting pitcher due to how weak their starting rotation is. But other reports have noted that the team is “reluctant […]

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Mets Trade Jeff McNeil to Athletics

The New York Mets have traded veteran infielder Jeff McNeil to the Athletics for pitching prospect Yordan Rodriguez. The Mets will also send $5.75 million to the Athletics to cover McNeil’s $15.75 million salary. Jeff Passan of ESPN was first to report this development Monday afternoon. McNeil, 33, is in the final year of a […]

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Rangers Re–Sign Chris Martin to One-Year Contract

The Texas Rangers and veteran right-hander Chris Martin are in agreement on a one-year deal. News of the development was first reported Tuesday by Jeff Passan of ESPN. The salary for Martin has not yet been publicly reported. The Rangers have a couple of vacancies on the 40-man roster, meaning they won’t need to make a […]

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Kenley Jansen Agrees to Terms with Tigers, Pending Physical: Reports

Kenley Jansen Agrees to Terms with Tigers: Reports Free agent closer and likely future Hall of Famer Kenley Jansen, has agreed to terms with the Detroit Tigers pending a physical, according to reports. According to multiple reports, Jansen will sign a one-year contract with a club option for 2027. The club has not confirmed the […]

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Rangers Ink Danny Jansen to Two–Year Contract

The Texas Rangers added another established catcher on Friday when they agreed to terms with free agent Danny Jansen. The agreement is worth $14.5 million over the next two seasons. In addition, the Rangers have also agreed to one-year contracts with relievers Alexis Díaz and Tyler Alexander, a source told MLB.com’s Kennedi Landry. The club […]

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The Texas Rangers acquired righty Carter Baumler from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday at the 2025 Winter Meetings.
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Rangers Acquire Carter Baumler from Pirates

ORLANDO, Fla (Dec 10) — The Texas Rangers acquired righty Carter Baumler from the Pittsburgh Pirates. The trade occurred Wednesday at the 2025 Winter Meetings. Going to the Pirates in the exchange are right-hander Jaiker Garcia and cash considerations.  Baumler, who was taken by the Pirates from the Baltimore Orioles in the Major League phase […]

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Mark Kotsay: Athletics Are “Right There” to Make Noise in AL West

Mark Kotsay: Athletics Are “Right There” ORLANDO, Fla. (Dec. 9) — Athletics manager Mark Kotsay sat with members of the media for his Winter Meetings press conference Tuesday afternoon. He addressed the strengths and needs of the team and feels they are right on the cusp in the AL West. Main Need: Pitching Improvements Though […]

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Skip Schumaker Praises Addition of Brandon Nimmo

ORLANDO, Fla. (Dec 8) – With the 2025 Winter Meetings underway in Orlando, new Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker held court with reporters Monday afternoon. He expressed his excitement to watch the impact that outfielder Brandon Nimmo is going to have for this team in 2025. Nimmo was the main piece in the trade that […]

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