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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

Astros GM says team has no interest in trading Alex Bregman

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Jackson Chourio gets 8-year, $82 million deal with Brewers, largest before a player’s big league debut

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Detroit Tigers give manager A.J. Hinch long-term contract extension and hire 4 new coaches

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MLB Winter Meetings: Braves Acquire Jarred Kelenic

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Phillies sign manager Rob Thomson to 1-year extension after 2 straight trips to NLCS

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Jim Leyland elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame, becomes 23rd manager in Cooperstown

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Jose Iglesias

NYM Shortstop #13

Mets signed INF José Iglesias to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Iglesias didn’t appear in the majors this past season, but put together a strong effort at Triple-A El Paso in the Padres’ system, posting a .317/.356/.537 triple-slash line with four homers in 135 plate appearances. The 33-year-old journeyman infielder has gotten into 1,096 contests in the big leagues since 2010. He provides the Mets with some extra organizational middle infield depth heading into spring training.
Kirby Yates

FA Relief Pitcher #22

The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports the Rangers and free agent right-hander Kirby Yates are in agreement on a one-year contract.

No word on the exact financial terms yet. Rosenthal adds that the deal is pending a physical. Yates became a free agent last month after the Braves declined his $7.75 million club option for 2024. The 36-year-old veteran righty figures to pitch in middle relief for the defending World Series champions after making 61 appearances this past season for Atlanta, finishing with a strong 3.28 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 80/37 K/BB ratio across 60 1/3 innings of work.
Lucas Giolito

FA Starting Pitcher #24

MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reports the Dodgers, Mets, Red Sox, Diamondbacks and Royals are interested in free agent right-hander Lucas Giolito.

No surprises here with the exception of Kansas City. Morosi adds that the markets for Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto could impact Giolito’s destination. The 29-year-old righty posted a pedestrian 4.88 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 204/73 K/BB ratio across 184 1/3 innings (33 starts) this past season between the White Sox, Angels and Guardians.
Shohei Ohtani

FA Starting Pitcher #17

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed Tuesday that organization met with free agent superstar Shohei Ohtani “a couple days ago” in Los Angeles.

Roberts added that the meeting “went well” and that Ohtani is their “top priority.” The Dodgers have been considered the front-runners to ultimately land Ohtani since the once-in-a-generation finally reached free agency. There isn’t an official timetable for the 29-year-old two-way star to make his final decision, but all indications are that he could sign at some point this week. According to multiple reports, the Blue Jays, Angels and Giants are also viewed as serious suitors in the Ohtani sweepstakes.
Christopher Morel

ChC Center Fielder #5

USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reports the Cubs and Rays have discussed Christopher Morel as part of a trade package for Tyler Glasnow.

MLB Network’s Jon Morosi has reported that the Cubs and Reds remain in the mix for Glasnow, if the Rays decide to deal him this winter. It doesn’t come as a surprise that Morel would be part of a potential deal since he doesn’t appear to have a permanent defensive home in Chicago. The 24-year-old slugger posted a solid .821 OPS with a career-high 26 homers and six steals in just 429 plate appearances over 107 games this past season in the big leagues.
Anthony Rizzo

NYY First Baseman #48

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday that Anthony Rizzo (concussion) is doing well and should be ready for spring training.

Boone added that Rizzo was probably ready to return at the end of the regular season, but there was obviously no reason to bring him back at that point. The 34-year-old veteran first baseman’s 2023 campaign was derailed by post-concussion syndrome, which cost him the final two months of the year. The positive news here is that he’s no longer dealing with any symptoms and should be ready for spring training.
Rhys Hoskins

FA First Baseman #17

MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reports the Cubs and free agent first baseman Rhys Hoskins remain in contact on a potential deal.

Morosi adds that the two sides have discussed several potential contract scenarios, including a potential multi-year contract. No word on exactly how close the two sides are to a finalized agreement. Hoskins missed the entire 2023 campaign after suffering a torn ACL in his left knee during spring training. He’s expected to be ready to go for spring training, wherever he winds up.
Erik Gonzalez

Cin Shortstop #15

Reds signed INF Erik González to a minor league contract.

The deal presumably also includes an invitation to spring training. González has appeared in 352 games in the big leagues since 2016, but spent all of this past season at Triple-A Charlotte in the White Sox’ system. The 32-year-old veteran journeyman becomes the latest addition to Cincinnati’s efforts to bolster their utility infielder depth behind their young nucleus at the major league level.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto

INT Starting Pitcher

MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reports free agent right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto is one of the Red Sox’ top priorities at the Winter Meetings.

We certainly hope that Yamamoto is a top priority for the Red Sox and roughly 20 other teams as well. Given Boston’s serious needs in the starting rotation department, they figure to be one of the teams willing to go all-in, metaphorically speaking, since they’ve reportedly pulled out of the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes. They’ve also been linked to free agent right-hander Seth Lugo as well. Morosi adds that the 25-year-old righty is expected to sign after Ohtani makes his decision and will likely have a deal finalized before the end of the month.
Seth Lugo

FA Starting Pitcher #67

Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports the Red Sox are stepping up efforts on free agent right-hander Seth Lugo.

Heyman adds that Boston is among four or five teams, including the Braves, interested in signing him. Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com adds that his source indicates the Red Sox are “expected” to make an offer to Lugo. There’s clearly a ton of interest in the 34-year-old right-hander following a successful 2023 campaign for San Diego.

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New York Yankees v Atlanta Braves

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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MLB: Texas Rangers at Minnesota Twins

MLB Hot Stove Lowdown: Sonny in St. Louis

Jorge Montanez analyzes the fantasy fallout of the latest transactions from around baseball, including Sonny Gray’s deal with the Cardinals.

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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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Jared Kelenic

Braves acquire outfielder Jarred Kelenic, pitcher Marco Gonzales as Mariners dump salary

At one time, Jarred Kelenic was one of baseball’s top young prospects.

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MLB: San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Angels

Marlins finalizing a deal to add former Giants manager Gabe Kapler to front office, AP source says

Kapler was fired by the Giants with three days left in the 2023 regular season after the team failed to make the playoffs for a second straight year.

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MLB: San Diego Padres at Seattle Mariners

Reds finalize $26M, 2-year contract with Nick Martinez and $16M, 2-year deal with Emilio Pagán

Martinez, a 33-year-old right-hander, gets $14 million in 2024 and $12 million in 2025. He has the right to opt out after the 2024 World Series and become a free agent again.

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MLB: New York Yankees at Houston Astros

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

Free-agent pitcher Luis Severino and the New York Mets reportedly are finalizing a $13 million, one-year contract

MLB: Los Angeles Angels at Oakland Athletics

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

Here is a breakdown of everything you need to know regarding 2023-24 MLB Free Agency, including start date, history, players to watch, team payrolls, and more.

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MLB: Detroit Tigers at Chicago White Sox

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

Reliever Liam Hendriks and outfielder Cody Bellinger were selected Major League Baseball’s Comeback Players of the Year on Tuesday.

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MLB: ALDS-Houston Astros at Minnesota Twins

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

Gray’s deal includes a $30 million team option for 2027 with a $5 million buyout, which could make the agreement worth $100 million over four seasons.

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Kenta Maeda

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

Maeda, who turns 36 on April 11, spent the past three years with the Minnesota Twins.

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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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