The Cincinnati Reds lost several catchers to free agency across Double-A, Triple-A, and the major leagues after the 2024 season, leaving them with only Tyler Stephenson on the 40-man roster. To address the need for depth, particularly in the upper levels of the minor leagues, the Reds signed Alex Jackson to a minor league contract … Read more
The Cincinnati Reds are in need sign outfielder from Los Angeles Angels, a Dayton, Ohio native, has been the subject of significant trade speculation this offseason. According to MLB.com’s, the Angels are reportedly close to dealing an outfielder during this week’s MLB Winter Meetings. Many believe that player to be Ward. Over the past three … Read more
Baseball insider Jim Bowden of The Athletic has floated a compelling trade idea that could shake up Major League Baseball. He suggests the Cincinnati Reds pursue dynamic centerfielder Luis Robert Jr. from the Chicago White Sox to strengthen their lineup and outfield. Here’s an analysis of the proposed trade and how it could benefit both … Read more
It’s challenging for major professional sports teams to add talent when the baseball operations staff is constrained by strict spending limits. That’s the reality facing Minnesota Twins president Derek Falvey, as the Pohlad ownership group has declared there will be no payroll cuts this offseason. That sounds like good news, right? Well, there’s a catch. … Read more
After acquiring left-handed ace from the Boston Red Sox remain active in their search for starting pitching. They were reportedly interested in Max Fried and Blake Snell before Fried signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Snell joined the New York Yankees. The Red Sox have also been connected to free agent Corbin Burnes, though … Read more
Right-hander has signed a one-year, $13 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles, the team announced Monday night, bringing one of Japan’s most accomplished pitchers to a team seeking rotation depth. Sources shared the contract details with ESPN. Sugano, 35, is a two-time recipient of the Sawamura Award—Japan’s equivalent of the Cy Young Award—and was nearly … Read more
After spending 15 years in the Twins’ organization and nearly a decade on their major league roster, Max Kepler is entering free agency for the first time this offseason. The German-born outfielder ranks 13th in franchise history with 161 home runs, but has struggled with consistency at the plate in recent years. He is set … Read more
The Minnesota Twins have bolstered their starting pitching depth by signing right-hander to a minor league deal on Monday. McCaughan, 28, was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 12th round of the 2017 MLB Draft and debuted in the majors in 2021. Last February, he was traded to the Miami Marlins for cash considerations … Read more
The St. Louis Cardinals have yet to make any moves to bolster their Major League roster this offseason. Meanwhile, the New York Mets, one of the offseason’s biggest spenders, just scooped up a player who was part of the Cardinals organization last year. You might recall the name Jared Young, who spent last season on … Read more
Earlier this offseason, the Milwaukee Brewers set the tone for the closer trade market by dealing their star reliever, to the New York Yankees. This move created an opportunity for the St. Louis Cardinals to consider trading their own star closer,. According to SBNation’s John Stolnis, this could be a logical step for the Cardinals, … Read more
