Baseball News
Free-agency grades: Mariners hope Ray will end their playoff drought
ESPN - 30 Nov 2021 00:56
Robbie Ray followed up a disastrous 2020 campaign with a sublime performance in 2021. Which version will the Mariners get as they hope to get back to contention?
Seiya Suzuki's M.L.B. Arrival Could Be Delayed by Lockout
The New York Times - 30 Nov 2021 12:00
Seiya Suzuki can hit for average and power, and plays solid defense. The only thing slowing his arrival is the possibility of an M.L.B. lockout.
Braves sign reliever Yates to two-year contract
ESPN - 30 Nov 2021 03:59
Veteran reliever Kirby Yates has signed a two-year contract with the Braves, the team announced.
Sources: Playoff pitch, draft lottery in CBA talks
ESPN - 30 Nov 2021 00:29
An expanded postseason format and an NBA-style lottery for the draft are among the proposals in CBA negotiations between MLB and the players' association.
Corey Seager agrees to sign with Texas Rangers, as another shortstop is off the board for the Yankees
NY Daily News - 30 Nov 2021 00:12
Another shortstop is off the board, and he's not joining the Yankees.
Clint Frazier agrees to deal with Chicago Cubs: report
NY Daily News - 30 Nov 2021 23:44
Frazier's Yankee career comes to an unceremonious end after just 228 games and 807 plate appearances.
Source: Pirates, C Perez agree on one-year deal
ESPN - 30 Nov 2021 23:40
The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent catcher Roberto Perez, a source tells ESPN.
Here's what the Mets can expect from Max Scherzer
NY Daily News - 30 Nov 2021 23:27
Now that a full day has passed reality has set in: Max Scherzer is a Met.
Was Javier Baez the right choice for the Tigers?
ESPN - 30 Nov 2021 20:10
Baez makes the rebuilding Tigers a lot better -- and more exciting. But Carlos Correa might have been the better fit.
Sources: Cubs, catcher Gomes get 2-year deal
ESPN - 30 Nov 2021 18:24
The Cubs and catcher Yan Gomes have agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Braves exercise 2024 option for skipper Snitker
ESPN - 30 Nov 2021 17:21
The Atlanta Braves have locked up manager Brian Snitker for three more seasons after he guided the team to its first World Series title since 1995.
A brief history of MLB labor stoppages
ESPN - 30 Nov 2021 13:58
With the Dec. 1 deadline looming, here's a look at MLB's previous labor issues, how they were resolved and what it means for this winter.
Marlins get Stallings from Pirates in 4-player deal
ESPN - 30 Nov 2021 05:17
The Pirates on Monday traded Gold Glove catcher Jacob Stallings to the Marlins in exchange for pitcher Zach Thompson and prospects Kyle Nicolas and Connor Scott.
RHP Cobb reportedly nearing deal with Giants
ESPN - 30 Nov 2021 03:46
Alex Cobb would give the reigning NL West champion Giants a key veteran near the front of the rotation after the departure of All-Star righty Kevin Gausman to the Blue Jays on a $110 million, five-year contract.
Sources: Dodgers near deal with reliever Hudson
ESPN - 30 Nov 2021 02:38
Right-handed reliever Daniel Hudson and the Dodgers are nearing an agreement on a one-year deal, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. When completed, it's expected to be for around $7 million.
Fantasy baseball: How Corey Seager's fantasy value changes in Texas
ESPN - 30 Nov 2021 00:53
Tristan H. Cockcroft explains the fantasy impact of Corey Seager leaving the Dodgers and joining fellow free agent addition Marcus Semien in Texas.
MLB retroactively suspends Ozuna for 20 games
ESPN - 30 Nov 2021 00:14
Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna received a retroactive 20-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy.
Fantasy baseball: Will Robbie Ray still be great in Seattle?
ESPN - 30 Nov 2021 00:11
With Robbie Ray headed to the Mariners on a five-year deal, Eric Karabell takes a look at what that means for the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner's fantasy value going forward.