Shohei Ohtani has announced on his Instagram his intent to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday afternoon. It is an unprecedented amount of money for Ohtani. The Dodgers give Ohtani 10-years, $700 million. Contract Significance This salary surpasses the biggest contract in baseball history in total value, surpassing former teammate Mike Trout‘s 12-year, […]
Read MoreWith the Winter Meetings underway, the off-season shakeup starts now. The Atlanta Braves wasted no time acquiring their left-field replacement for Eddie Rosario. The Seattle Mariners, looking to acquire a significant named outfielder, have traded Jarred Kelenic to the Braves. The Braves also acquire left-hander Marco Gonzales and first baseman Evan White. In exchange, they […]
Read MoreEugenio Suarez Traded to Diamondbacks by Mariners Eugenio Suarez is now an Arizona Diamondback. The Diamondbacks filled their need for an everyday third baseman, nabbing Suarez — a power-hitting right-hander — in a trade with the Seattle Mariners Wednesday. In exchange, the Mariners get catcher Seby Zavala and right-handed reliever Carlos Vargas. “We have been […]
Read MorePhillies, Aaron Nola Agree to 7-Year Contract Prized free agent right-handed pitcher Aaron Nola is staying in Philadelphia, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Nola and the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a seven-year contract worth $170–$175 million, pending a physical. Spotrac later reported that the contract is seven years, $172 million, with an […]
Read MoreOn Monday, the Cleveland Guardians announced that they have named Stephen Vogt as their new manager, making him the 45th skipper in franchise history. The selection process was extensive, with Vogt emerging as the preferred candidate over other notable names. Other. names included Craig Counsell of the Brewers, Carlos Mendoza of the New York Yankees, […]
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