Mike Elias’ comments have thrusted the Baltimore Orioles into the Carlos Correa sweepstakes. With the Baltimore Orioles being way better than expected, general manager Mike Elias has made it abundantly clear his team will be buyers this winter, possibly entering the Carlos Correa foray should he opt out of his Minnesota Twins deal. The Orioles’
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The Texas Rangers are reportedly “unlikely” to trade Martín Pérez at this year’s deadline. 31-year old lefty Martín Pérez of the Texas Rangers represented one of the Rangers’ biggest trade pieces at this year’s deadline and was a near-lock to be moved. While both Pérez and Rangers GM Chris Young have both expressed their interest in signing
The New York Mets have acquired 1B/OF Darin Ruf from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for three prospects and INF/OF J.D. Davis. The New York Mets are continuing to add to their big league roster, albeit in small ways. The club has been tied to nearly every significant player in the rumor-mill so far,
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 27: Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals reacts as he walks to the batters circle against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning at Dodger Stadium on July 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) Juan Soto trade: Best memes and tweets from MLB
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras makes the trade rumors a little more real with recent Instagram scrub of all Cubs references. Willson Contreras has made it no secret that he expects to be traded by the deadline, and frankly, neither have the Chicago Cubs. A report this week revealed that the Cubs haven’t offered Contreras
This week, Inside the Clubhouse is rounding up the latest MLB trade rumors for Wilson Contreras, the Phillies, Blue Jays, Nationals and more. With Hyun-jin Ryu out for the season, and his status in Toronto going forward in doubt, the Blue Jays’ No. 1 priority before the Aug. 2 trade deadline should be to upgrade
Once the MLB lockout ends, the Philadelphia Phillies should sign this free agent player first before anyone else. MLB and the MLB Player’s Association are meeting on a daily basis this week trying to successfully negotiate the new collective bargaining agreement. With a Feb. 28 deadline looming, fans are holding out hope that the league
The latest offseason Texas Rangers rumors suggest the team could make a run at a trade for Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson. Matt Olson might just be the best player traded this offseason. The Oakland Athletics first baseman has been linked to several teams, mostly those who also have a goal to add Freddie
It may be cold outside but the latest Freddie Freeman rumors to the New York Yankees are getting hotter. First base isn’t a position you want to punt from an offensive standpoint. Heading into any season without some firepower at the plate from this position is typically a bad idea. From the latest round of
New Rangers pitcher Jon Gray. (Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports) Watch: Steph Curry T’s up ref after receiving technical himself by Cody Williams Lincoln Riley releases statement following Oklahoma departure for USC by Ethan Lee The Texas Rangers aren’t slowing down their free agency spending spree, adding Rockies pitcher Jon Gray to their haul on Sunday.
The St. Louis Cardinals struggled to keep a full rotation in 2021 but, after signing Steven Matz, they could shore up everything with one move. While the St. Louis Cardinals obviously played well enough to make it to the postseason last year — even if they were bounced immediately — there were some clear problems
The Chicago Cubs have a specific contract desire that may eliminate them from the Carlos Correa sweepstakes. Once the MLB lockout ends (whenever that is), all eyes will be on the sweepstakes for former Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa. Correa is the top option at the position available once the league restarts, with Corey Seager,
The Houston Astros agreeing to keep Justin Verlander is old news at this point but, now that the MLB lockout is upon us, why isn’t the deal official? After a slew of big MLB free agency moves throughout the league at the end of November, the league is now at the start of what could
Could Javy Baez play a role in shortstop Carlos Correa signing with the Chicago Cubs? There will be no free agency signings in MLB for the foreseeable future due to the lockout. That means fans will have to wait a while for shortstop Carlos Correa to make his decision as to where he will play.
The Cubs are signing former Yankee Clint Frazier in a deal that is certainly a prove-it contract in Chicago for the former top-five draft pick. The Chicago Cubs have signed former Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier to a one-year deal for the 2022 season. Frazier was drafted by Cleveland fifth overall in the 2013 draft and
The Dodgers lost Corey Seager to a monster free-agent deal with the Rangers and one of the deciding factors as to why he left LA has come to light. On Monday, the Texas Rangers signed former Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Corey Seager to a massive 10-year/$325 million contract. The front office and fans alike are
LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 04: Starting pitcher Max Scherzer #31 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates after striking out Chas McCormick of the Houston Astros for the last out of the seventh inning at Dodger Stadium on August 4, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) Ryan Clark absolutely obliterates the
The Tigers were seemingly all-in on Carlos Correa in MLB free agency but the price tag has caused Detroit to shift their focus with the hot stove burning. From the moment that the Detroit Tigers were considered to be in on one of the biggest fish in MLB free agency, former Astros shortstop Carlos Correa,
Javy Baez has a strong market in MLB free agency but the Red Sox and Mets have emerged as two of the big 3 frontrunners to sign him ahead of 2022. When looking at the middle infielders on the free agency market this offseason, guys like Carlos Correa, Corey Seager and Marcus Siemien are all
Justin Verlander is one of the most polarizing commodities on the MLB free agency market, Justin Verlander has been an ace on the mound throughout his career whenever he’s been healthy. But now that he seems likely to be heading for a new home in MLB free agency. And it just so happens that the
Brandon Belt accepted the qualifying offer from the San Francisco Giants, but what does that mean for his future and the market for the veteran? Though it’s felt as if qualifying offers around MLB have been more widely declined than not so far this offseason leading up to Wednesday’s deadline, there are some that have
Sources say the Blue Jays are looking to bolster their rotation by re-signing Cy Young winner Robbie Ray and Steven Matz. The Toronto Blue Jays have made building up their rotation a priority this winter. They proved that by signing Jose Berrios to a seven-year, $131 million contract extension earlier this week. But they aren’t
Marcus Stroman (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) As the Houston Astros navigate their way through free agency, which free agents should they target this offseason? The Houston Astros have already signed a huge name in this round of free agency as they decided to pay Justin Verlander for another season. But the Astros won’t be done
Which MLB stars will accept Qualifying Offers before the league’s 5 p.m. ET deadline on Wednesday? At 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday, MLB qualifying offers will expire, and some of the best players in the game will join their compatriots in free agency. Qualifying Offers began with the 2012 Collective Bargaining Agreement. Teams can tender
Matt Olson, Oakland Athletics. (Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports) Could Packers failed Odell Beckham pursuit actually help keep Aaron Rodgers? by Cody Williams The New York Yankees are interested in trading for Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson. Expect for the New York Yankees to make a big splash at first base this offseason,
Brian Cashman, New York Yankees (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) The New York Yankees fell short of expectations last season, and in response must make several changes to the roster at hand. Free agent signings are obvious, of which there will be plenty by general manager Brian Cashman. Should they sign Carlos Correa, or Corey
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – SEPTEMBER 13: Nelson Cruz #23 of the Minnesota Twins celebrates a home run against the Cleveland Indians on September 13, 2020 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images) 2 teams that should save Yermin Mercedes from Tony La Russa by FanSided Staff Jets assistant Greg Knapp tragically
Taking a look at the trade that sent Nelson Cruz from the Minnesota Twins to the Tampa Bay Rays. The MLB trade deadline is a week away, which means that teams need to determine whether they are buying or selling — quickly. For the Tampa Bay Rays, they are obvious buyers at the deadline, as
The Chicago White Sox are in desperation mode in finding a second baseman to replace the injured Nick Madrigal. Will they give in to a high asking price? The Sox had already been linked to Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier, with the Bucs reportedly asking for top prospect capital in return. So, Rick Hahn
After trading Nolan Arenado, the Colorado Rockies should just trade these five players and complete their roster tear-down. No one said it would be easy, but Nolan Arenado though the Colorado Rockies would spend money to compete when he signed and eight-year, $260 million deal just under two years ago. Trade rumors surrounded Arenado as