The Padres are letting the kid play long-term, with a 14-year extension for their franchise player in Fernando Tatis, Jr. Tatis, Jr. is coming off an outstanding, albeit controversial breakout season with the San Diego Padres. Known for his eccentric bat flips and otherwise blatant disregard for baseball’s old ways, Tatis, Jr. is bringing in
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Josh Hader (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) Spring Training begins in just a few weeks, but the MLB offseason remains full of surprises. While the likes of Francisco Lindor and Nolan Arenado have already been dealt thanks to a flawed MLB luxury task system and greedy owners (some might say, several All-Star caliber players remain
ST LOUIS, MO – SEPTEMBER 11: Eugenio Suarez #7 of the Cincinnati Reds throws to first base for an out against the St. Louis Cardinals in the sixth inning at Busch Stadium on September 11, 2020 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images) Walker Buehler contract lets Dodgers focus on final major offseason
The New York Mets are interested in Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman. The Mets are interested in just about any available star this offseason, and with Chapman’s name the latest to arise on the trade block, Steve Cohen’s front office has reportedly placed a call. True or not, the Mets do have what it
The Red Sox sent away Andrew Benintendi, but didn’t get much back in return. A three-team trade — and a complicated one at that — sent Benintendi to Kansas City, and prospects back to Boston. The Mets, an innocent bystander in all of this, upgraded their farm system immensely in the process. Boston has been
Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports J.J. Watt goes all in on brother T.J.’s Defensive Player of the Year snub by Ian Levy The New York Mets may have missed out on two of the biggest free agents of the offseason. But at least they landed a solid defensive option in center field! What initially looked like
Inside the Clubhouse looks at the Brewers’ hunt for a Josh Hader deal, the Blue Jays looking for another rotation arm and more. The Milwaukee Brewers continue to listen to trade inquiries for reliever Josh Hader. Hader, 27, has posted a 2.54 ERA with 380 strikeouts in 223.2 innings pitched in four seasons in Milwaukee.
The Yankees took a calculated risk by trading for Jameson Taillon, but the price they paid the Pirates was shockingly low. There’s a decent chance that Jameson Taillon’s checkered injury history will prevent him from becoming the impact pitcher the Yankees hope he will be. It’s still impossible to describe this trade as anything other
Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports Braves interested in stealing J.T. Realmuto from the Phillies by Braulio Perez After earlier rumors of a possible reunion, the Houston Astros have agreed to a deal with free agent catcher Jason Castro. In early December the two sides were reported to be talking, and now it’s done. According to multiple
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 17: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Gleyber Torres #25 of the New York Yankees celebrates his fourth inning home run against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on September 17, 2020 in New York City. The Yankees defeated the Blue Jays 10-7. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) Lamar Jackson’s
ESPN’s MLB insider poured gallons of cold water on “reports” that Luis Castillo had been traded to the New York Yankees. The New York Yankees have enjoyed a rest after their news-filled day this past Friday. General manager Brian Cashman re-signed stud infielder DJ LeMahieu, secured former AL Cy Young-winner Corey Kluber to a one-year
Inside the Clubhouse looks at Liam Hendriks’ new deal, the suitors for Brad Hand, the state of the MLB free-agent pitching market and more. When asked for his thoughts on Liam Hendriks’ contract with the Chicago White Sox, one high-ranking American League executive said: “This may be the first deal where the player is actually
Nolan Arenado, Colorado Rockies. (Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports) The Atlanta Braves could make another deal or two this offseason. One team that may make a blockbuster trade this offseason is the Atlanta Braves. Atlanta was one win away from getting to its first World Series since 1999. The Braves had its best
If the Atlanta Braves pivot to outright replacing Marcell Ozuna, a deal with the Texas Rangers could land them the perfect replacement. Coming off their first trip to the NLCS in nearly 20 years, the Atlanta Braves have added Charlie Morton and Drew Smyly to the pitching staff this offseason. With Marcell Ozuna a free
The Houston Astros are debating the unthinkable, and might trade away Carlos Correa. Per Ken Rosenthal’s reporting, Astros owner Jim Crane is reluctant to pay Correa the huge sum he’ll rightfully be asking for by next summer, when he becomes a free agent. But trading Correa would hinge on the ability of the Astros to
The Houston Astros were on the precipice of another World Series in 2020, so why not add a few players who know how to get them there? Houston’s era as the bad boys of baseball is far from over, and as fans get a chance to witness them in person (we hope) at some point
The New York Mets have a new owner who wants to build a winner fast. That could happen with an active offseason. This season has been more of the same for the New York Mets — filled with hope and ends in utter disappointment. However, things got better in the winter months for the snake-bitten
Several former Cleveland Indians could return to the team via free agency this offseason. The Cleveland Indians had a clear window of contention that may come to an end with the eventual trade of Francisco Lindor at some point this offseason. The team nearly won it all in 2016 and started spending to chase a
Nolan Arenado grew up a Dodgers fan. Could he be headed to LA in a tumultuous offseason? The Rockies might finally be ready to embrace a rebuild, and by doing so they’d be willing to give up their best trade piece in exchange for top prospect capital. The Dodgers are an ideal fit for what
ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 27: Jackie Bradley Jr. #19 of the Boston Red Sox (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) The Philadelphia Phillies could completely remake the roster this year. The NL East seems like a complete mess in 2021, as any one of the five teams could easily claim the division title. The Philadelphia Phillies
The Cleveland Indians have acknowledged the inevitability they’ll trade Francisco Lindor, and these five teams should be readying trade offers. It’s been seen as inevitable for awhile, but the Cleveland Indians have given up the ghost. According to USA TODAY’s Bob Nightengale, they have informed other clubs they intend to trade four-time All Star shortstop
If the Chicago Cubs want to recoup their losses and turn back into a World Series favorite, these trades might be the first steps. After breaking a 108-year World Series drought, the Chicago Cubs lost the NLCS in five games to the Dodgers. In 2018, they had a chance to clinch the NL Central at
Brodie Van Wagenen called the Mets’ rotation one of the deepest in baseball, but that will be put to the test with Noah Syndergaard missing the 2020 season. There is no question on who the Mets’ five starters are for 2020. However, they were going to rely on Noah Syndergaard heavily this season. The flamethrower
The Boston Red Sox have traded Mookie Betts and David Price to the Los Angeles Dodgers as part of a three-way deal with the Minnesota Twins. For months the Boston Red Sox have been teasing a trade involving their former MVP outfielder Mookie Betts, and on Tuesday night, they finally made it happen in a
As the top free agents continue to come off the board, teams desperate to make a splash may have to trade for their missing pieces. This offseason has moved much faster than the last two winters, as teams have worked quickly to address their needs by paying top dollar for the best free agents on
The Chicago White Sox have added an outfielder but there’s no way Nomar Mazara solves their issues in right-field. White Sox general manager Rick Hahn was speaking to the media Tuesday night, explaining how he felt it was unlikely his team would leave San Diego with a major signing. “I don’t foresee a White Sox
MLB’s annual Winter Meetings kick off Monday as representatives from all 30 teams will be in San Diego discussing potential trades and attempting to negotiate with player’s agents. San Diego is the site for this year’s 2019 Winter Meetings and after dull 2017 and 2018 offseasons, the pace has already been much brisker this winter.
The San Diego Padres traded for Oakland Athletic 2B Jurickson Profar Monday. While he had a subpar 2019 season, there is reason to believe Profar can bounce back in 2020. Last season, the Padres got very little production out of 2B, trying veteran Ian Kinsler and eventually giving INF prospect Luis Urias a shot to
The Chicago Cubs have decided to non-tender SS Addison Russell after spending the last five season with the club. It comes as no surprise but the Chicago Cubs have officially moved on from Addison Russell, who spent a portion of this season suspended after violating the MLB’s Domestic Violence policy. Despite his poor decision-making off
By signing Mike Moustakas to go with a strong rotation, the Cincinnati Reds are signalling they could be contenders in the NL Central this season. The Cincinnati Reds reportedly inked 31-year-old Mike Moustakas to a four-year deal Monday, signaling the Reds could be ready to surprise in the NL Central. The former Milwaukee Brewer won’t