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Shohei Ohtani

MLB Free Agency Tracker 2023-24: Top players available, latest signings

Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Cody Bellinger, and Blake Snell highlight this year’s class of free agents.

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Yamamoto drawing comparisons to Ohtani, Darvish

Dan Patrick: Oakland ‘can’t hold on to a team’

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Lee reveals his favorite pieces of MLB memorabilia

Astros’ Bregman honored to be at the Breeders’ Cup

Where Tigers’ Skubal ranks entering next season

2023 World Series has been ‘entertaining’ thus far

Mets, free-agent pitcher Luis Severino reportedly finalizing one-year, $13M deal

MLB Free Agency 2023-24: Start Date, Largest Contracts, History, Team Payrolls and more

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Reliever Liam Hendriks and outfielder Cody Bellinger selected MLB’s Comeback Players of the Year

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MLB Hot Stove Lowdown: Sonny in St. Louis

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Cardinals get AL Cy Young runner-up Sonny Gray with $75M deal to anchor revamped starting rotation

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Pitcher Kenta Maeda and Detroit Tigers agree to a $24 million, two-year contract, AP source says

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Lucas Giolito

FA Starting Pitcher #24

According to Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times, the Dodgers have expressed interest in free agent right-hander Lucas Giolito.

Once considered among the top starting pitchers in all of baseball, the 29-year-old hurler has fallen on hard times over the past two years. He registered a miserable 8-15 record, 4.88 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and a 204/73 K/BB ratio across 184 1/3 innings between the White Sox, Angels and Guardians in 2023. If any organization can fix him though, it’s probably the Dodgers. They’re casting a wide net in their search for upgrades to their starting rotation — as they’ve also been linked to Jack Flaherty and Seth Lugo, in addition to their high-profile pursuits of Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shohei Ohtani.
Juan Soto

SD Left Fielder #22

Andy Martino of SNY reports that trade talks between the Yankees and Padres regarding superstar outfielder Juan Soto have stalled.

Martino notes that the Padres are asking for a package involving Michael King, Drew Thorpe and as many as four or five additional prospects — in return for Soto and Trent Grisham. It seems as though the Yankees are reluctant to include King as part of the deal, and would rather ship Clarke Schmidt to the Padres instead. There’s still time for talks to pick back up, but in the meantime the Blue Jays have emerged as another potential suitor for Soto.
Ken Waldichuk

Oak Starting Pitcher #64

The Athletics announced that left-hander Ken Waldichuk suffered a flexor tendon strain and a UCL ligament sprain in his left elbow during his last start of the season on September 29.

The 25-year-old hurler wanted to go with a more conservative approach to his recovery, which led to him undergoing a Tenex procedure in mid-October and a PRP injection the following week. He’s currently participating in physical therapy, with no clear timeline for when he may be able to resume throwing. While the rest and rehab route seems to be the choice here, Tommy John surgery always looms as a possibility in the near future for Waldichuk
Juan Soto

SD Left Fielder #22

Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that the Blue Jays have had discussions with the Padres regarding a potential trade for superstar outfielder Juan Soto.

It has looked increasingly likely that Soto is going to be traded this offseason. The Yankees have already talked to the Padres as well, but those two sides are said to be far apart on consummating a deal. Rosenthal notes that the Padres are looking for major-league-ready or near major-league-ready pitching as part of a large multi-player return package for Soto. You’d think that Jays’ top pitching prospect Ricky Tiedemann would be a hot topic of conversation for the Padres in those discussions. Stay tuned, as the stove is starting to heat up.
Ali Sanchez

Pit Catcher #39

Pirates signed C Ali Sánchez to a one-year contract.

Interesting. The 26-year-old backstop has just 14 career plate appearances in the big leagues — dating back to his time with the Mets and Cardinals in 2020 and 2021 respectively. He spent the 2023 season at Triple-A Reno for the Diamondbacks — slashing an impressive .311/.375/.492 with 11 homers, 43 RBI and a 42/26 K/BB ratio in only 267 plate appearances. Financial terms of the deal have yet to be disclosed. It’s possible this signing could mean that one of the Pirates’ other catchers will be on the move shortly.
Shane Bieber

Cle Starting Pitcher #57

Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that right-hander Shane Bieber is open to discussing a contract extension with any team that would potentially acquire him from the Guardians.

It could enhance Bieber’s trade value a bit, as it’s not a complete guarantee that he’ll be just a one-year rental player. The 28-year-old former Cy Young award winner was limited to just 21 starts in 2023 due to injuries, but still registered a solid 3.80 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and a 107/34 K/BB ratio over 128 innings.
Martin Maldonado

FA Catcher #15

Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports that the White Sox, Marlins and Padres have all expressed some level of interest in free agent backstop Martín Maldonado.

Mark Feinsand of MLB.com had noted in November that at least 4-5 teams had already touched base with Maldonado, with the Astros expressing their desire to retain the glove-first catcher. The 37-year-old flailed to a .191/.258/.348 slash line with 15 long balls and 36 RBI across 407 plate appearances with the Astros in 2023.
Joe La Sorsa

Was Relief Pitcher #53

Nationals sent LHP Joe La Sorsa outright to Triple-A Rochester.

The move clears a spot on the club’s 40-man roster in advance of next week’s Rule 5 draft. La Sorsa finally broke through to the big leagues in 2023 — compiling a 4.41 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and a 28/9 K/BB ratio over 32 2/3 innings between the Nationals and Rays.
Roddery Munoz

Pit Relief Pitcher #69

Pirates claimed RHP Roddery Muñoz off of waivers from the Nationals.

The 23-year-old right-hander spent most of the 2023 season at the Triple-A level with the Nationals and Braves — compiling a 5.42 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and an 81/53 K/BB ratio over 78 innings of work. With a strong showing in Grapefruit League play, he could compete for a spot in the Pirates’ Opening Day bullpen.
Nick Martinez

Cin Relief Pitcher #21

Reds signed RHP Nick Martinez to a two-year, $26 million contract.

The 33-year-old hurler passed his physical and the deal became official on Friday. The contract does include an opt-out after the first season. He’s expected to compete for a spot in the Reds’ opening day rotation. If he loses out, he’ll function in the same swingman role that he worked out of with the Padres. Either way, the move away from Petco Park and to the hitter-friendly confines of the Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati won’t help his ratios in 2024.

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Yamamoto drawing comparisons to Ohtani, Darvish

November 30, 2023 10:26 AM

Yoshinobu Yamamoto has been linked to the likes of the Dodgers and Yankees, but Dan Patrick believes the Giants could swoop in as a dark horse.

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MLB Hot Stove Lowdown: Luis Severino lands with crosstown rival

Shelly Verougstraete analyzes the fantasy implications of the latest transactions from around baseball, including Luis Severino’s deal with the Mets.

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Fantasy Baseball State of the Union: Outfield

Eric Samulski reviews the performance of the OF position in 2023.

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Marcus Semien

MLB Team Roundup: Texas Rangers

Matthew Pouliot writes about the World Series champs and what’s in store for next year for the final entry in our Team Roundups series.

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MLB Team Roundup: Arizona Diamondbacks

Eric Samulski breaks down the Diamondbacks’ 2023 season and looks ahead to 2024.

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CIRCLING THE BASES

D.J. Short and a revolving cast of fantasy analysts provide top-notch fantasy baseball analysis covering draft strategy, waiver wire pickups, the latest injury news and more.

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MLB: Seattle Mariners at Cleveland Guardians

D-backs acquire 3B Eugenio Suárez from Mariners in exchange for two players

Suárez provides another power bat for the reigning NL champions.

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San Diego Padres Mike Shildt

Padres hire Shildt as third manager in four seasons

San Diego gives Mike Shildt another chance to manage two years after his surprising Cardinals exit.

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World Baseball Classic Semifinals: Mexico v Japan

Yoshinobu Yamamoto becomes free agent Tuesday, talks can run through Jan. 4

Yamamoto was 16-6 with a 1.21 ERA this season, striking out 169 and walking 28 in 164 innings, and has a 70-29 record with 1.82 ERA in seven seasons with Orix

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Aaron Nola

Aaron Nola is staying in Philadelphia, signing a 7-year deal with the Phillies

He’s the first big-name starting pitcher to come off the board among this year’s free agents.

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Brandon Woodruff Milwaukee Brewers

Woodruff, Lewis among 63 new free agents as 19 players reach deals and teams make flurry of trades

Friday saw plenty of action before MLB’s 8 p.m. ET non-tender deadline.

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Atlanta Braves Ronald Acuna Jr.

Acuña wins NL Most Valuable Player unanimously after 41-homer, 73-steal season

The Braves’ superstar posted the first 40-70 season in MLB history en route to his first MVP award.

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Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani

Ohtani, baseball’s two-way star, becomes first two-time unanimous MVP

Ohtani’s 1.066 OPS and 3.14 ERA earned him the award just two years after winning his first.

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Oakland Athletics’ move to Las Vegas unanimously approved by MLB owners

The Oakland Athletics’ move to Las Vegas was unanimously approved Thursday by Major League Baseball team owners, cementing the sport’s first relocation since 2005.

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Gerrit Cole

Gerrit Cole a unanimous winner of his 1st AL Cy Young Award, Blake Snell takes NL prize

Cole received all 30 first-place votes in balloting, while Snell overcame a tough start to the year en route to the award.

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MLB: AUG 27 Orioles at Nationals

Baltimore’s Brandon Hyde, Miami’s Skip Schumaker win Manager of the Year honors

Hyde led Baltimore to an AL-best 101 wins, while Schumaker guided Miami to an 84-78 record in his first season at the helm.

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