Chicago White Sox pitcher Drew Thorpe shared some concerning news over the weekend at SoxFest Live, revealing that he recently received a cortisone shot for elbow soreness and will begin spring training behind schedule. According to Scott Merkin of MLB.com, Thorpe experienced a setback this offseason and received the injection on Friday. He hopes to … Read more
Phillies Target All-Star Kenley Jansen to Bolster Bullpen The Philadelphia Phillies have taken a measured approach this offseason, making strategic moves such as acquiring Jesús Luzardo from the Miami Marlins. Despite being among the National League’s top contenders for the upcoming season, their bullpen remains an area in need of reinforcement. A Need for Bullpen … Read more
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres have brought back catcher Elias Díaz on a one-year contract, which includes a mutual option for the 2026 season. The team announced the signing on Thursday. Díaz, 34, split last season between San Diego and Colorado, hitting .265 with six home runs and 39 RBIs in 96 … Read more
The Boston Red Sox still have significant financial flexibility this offseason. Their most notable free-agent signing so far has been a one-year, $21 million deal with All-Star starter Walker Buehler—a strong addition to the rotation. However, beyond Buehler, their moves in free agency have been relatively minor. Boston also signed Aroldis Chapman and Patrick Sandoval, … Read more
The Boston Red Sox have already been active in the pitching market this offseason, but could they make another move? With the offseason in a bit of a lull, there’s not much happening at the moment. Plenty of free agents are still searching for new teams, and the reliever market has started to gain momentum … Read more
Outfielder Austin Hays has agreed to a one-year, $5 million contract with the Cincinnati Reds, as reported by Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The deal includes an additional $1 million in performance-based bonuses. Hays split the 2024 season between the Baltimore Orioles and the Philadelphia Phillies, with the Orioles trading him to the Phillies on … Read more
So, this is what “a little bit” of payroll flexibility gets you in today’s MLB market. Just two weeks after renegotiating their local TV deal, which provided a payroll boost, the Cincinnati Reds reached an agreement with free-agent outfielder Austin Hays on a one-year, $5 million contract, pending a physical, a source confirmed Tuesday. Hays, … Read more
The Toronto Blue Jays have brought back a player they traded away at the 2023 trade deadline. According to KRPC2’s Ari Alexander, the Blue Jays have signed right-handed pitcher Adam Kloffenstein to a minor-league contract with an invitation to Spring Training. Originally drafted by Toronto in the third round of the 2018 MLB Draft, Kloffenstein … Read more
**Phillies Eye Potential Game-Changer: Trade Talks with Padres’ Ace** The Philadelphia Phillies have been active in the MLB offseason, recently adding left-hander Jesús Luzardo to an already strong pitching rotation. But whispers of a game-changing trade are circulating, which could further elevate their status as a top contender in Major League Baseball. With the San … Read more
The Pirates are bringing back former All-Star Adam Frazier on a one-year, $1.525 million Major League contract, according to sources who spoke with MLB.com on Tuesday. The team has yet to confirm the deal. Frazier, a nine-year MLB veteran, spent his first six seasons with the Pirates (2016-2021). After five years of being a league-average … Read more
