The New York Times - 5 Jan 2023 13:45

"We want to build around him," Chaim Bloom, Boston's chief baseball officer, said of Rafael Devers, the star third baseman who is working to finalize a $331 million deal.

Dominic Smith, who played first base, left field and designated hitter during his time with the Mets, said sticking to his natural position will allow him to "just really be comfortable."

Boston finally got a long-term deal done with a face of its franchise. Will Devers be a hit at Fenway for the next decade?
NY Daily News - 5 Jan 2023 00:47

Rafael Devers and the Red Sox are close on a long-term deal.

The Baltimore Orioles designated first baseman Ryan O'Hearn for assignment Thursday, two days after acquiring him in a trade with Kansas City. They also claimed infielder Lewin Díaz off waivers from Atlanta after tradin...
NY Daily News - 5 Jan 2023 20:01

The Yankees continued their efforts to bulk up the front office Thursday bringing in Omar Minaya, the former Mets general manager to work as a senior advisor to baseball operations.

Omar Minaya, former GM for the New York Mets, is joining the Yankees as a senior adviser in their baseball operations department, the team announced Thursday.
NY Daily News - 5 Jan 2023 19:27

The Yankees can't let the Red Sox have all the fun.

Boston fans have seen two homegrown stars leave for the West Coast in recent years -- but that won't happen a third time. Here's what the Devers deal means.

The Arizona Diamondbacks and free agent starting pitcher Zach Davies are in agreement on a one-year, $5 million contract, a source confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday.

The Chicago Cubs filled a need at first base and designated hitter, giving free agent Eric Hosmer a one-year contract, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN on Wednesday, after the veteran finished last year with the ...