The San Diego Padres had an eventful weekend, signing right-handed reliever Logan Gillaspie and free-agent center fielder Cole Roederer to minor league deals. Gillaspie, who made nine appearances for the Padres last season, is returning to the organization. Meanwhile, Roederer, a former Chicago Cubs prospect, has spent parts of six seasons in the minors, primarily … Read more
One of the most captivating offseason storylines is the free agency pursuit of Houston Astros infielder Alex Bregman. While the Astros and New York Yankees were initially considered frontrunners to sign Bregman, they now appear to be out of contention. Teams like the Detroit Tigers, New York Mets, and Boston Red Sox are seen as … Read more
Every year as a new season approaches, MLB Pipeline shifts its focus to predicting breakout prospects for the upcoming campaign. In this space last year, we highlighted Josue De Paula (Dodgers), Bryce Eldridge (Giants), Kevin McGonigle (Tigers), Jacob Melton (Astros), Lazaro Montes (Mariners), Travis Sykora (Nationals), James Triantos (Cubs), Ralphy Velazquez (Guardians), and Thomas White … Read more
The St. Louis Cardinals are reportedly making an aggressive push to trade third baseman Nolan Arenado. With $52 million still owed on his contract, the team is eager to shed salary while acquiring talented prospects to aid their rebuilding efforts. Bleacher Report’s Zachary Rymer has suggested the Boston Red Sox as potential front-runners for a … Read more
The Boston Red Sox are eagerly anticipating the start of 2025. After missing the playoffs for a third consecutive year, the team is ready to turn the page. With two quality starters added to the rotation and a promising group of young talent poised to break into the majors, Boston has plenty of reasons for … Read more
The Cincinnati Reds have made a few moves this offseason to bolster their roster for 2025. Their most notable changes have come via trades. They acquired starting pitcher Brady Singer from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for Jonathan India and minor leaguer Joey Wiemer. Additionally, they traded for backup catcher Jose Trevino, sending reliever … Read more
Injuries are an inevitable part of sports—something every fan understands. However, the sheer number of injuries the Cincinnati Reds endured in 2024 was staggering. Before the season even began, the team’s two top players from 2023 were placed on the injured list, and by the end of the season, the Reds’ starting rotation was almost … Read more
The Cincinnati Reds have lost some outfield depth in their minor league system after releasing Peyton Burdick. At the start of the 2024 season, Burdick was part of the Baltimore Orioles organization. However, after spending three weeks in Triple-A, the Orioles placed him on waivers, and the Reds claimed him, assigning him to their Triple-A … Read more
The Philadelphia Phillies traded reliever to the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday in exchange for minor league pitcher Aaron Combs, according to the MLB transactions page. The Phillies had acquired Gilbert, a left-handed reliever, from the Cincinnati Reds in May via a cash deal. Gilbert spent much of the season in the minors but was … Read more
The Philadelphia Phillies need stability in their catcher depth chart, and securing that could begin with offering an extension to their starting catcher, J.T. Realmuto. Phillies could ink J.T. Realmuto to 3-year extension Matt Davis of This Ball’s Outta Here suggested the Phillies secure J.T. Realmuto with a three-year extension, maintaining the productive partnership he … Read more
