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Shohei Ohtani

Ohtani met with Dodgers at Dodger Stadium, Roberts says

Shohei Ohtani, a unique two-way star, is expected to command a record contract of $500 million-plus on the free agent market.

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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

MLB Winter Meetings: Red Sox Deal Verdugo to Yankees

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The Angels will not trade 3-time AL MVP Mike Trout, general manager confirms

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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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Dillon Tate

Bal Starting Pitcher #55

The Orioles expect to have Dillon Tate ready for spring training after he missed last season with arm woes.

Tate sat out with a flexor strain initially and he suffered a stress reaction in his elbow while rehabbing. Despite that, the Orioles opted to tender him a contract last month, suggesting they see him as a part of the 2024 bullpen. He was very effective in 2022, finishing with a 3.05 ERA in 73 2/3 innings.
Jake Cronenworth

SD Second Baseman #9

Jake Cronenworth is a “potential trade possibility” for the Padres, says MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand.

The seven-year, $80 million extension the Padres gave Cronenworth is only kicking next year, and we can’t imagine anyone will be excited to take that on, even if Cronenworth is still a decent enough option at second base for the moment. Cronenworth is turning 30 next month, and he’s hit just .234/.323/.385 the last two years.
DJ LeMahieu

NYY Second Baseman #26

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that DJ LeMahieu is his third baseman.

This was the safe assumption. The Yankees will have to keep Oswald Peraza in the majors next season, unless the team is granted a fourth option year on his services, and it’d be a good thing if Peraza played well enough to challenge for the job. At this point, though, LeMahieu would still seem to be the best choice.
Aaron Judge

NYY Right Fielder #99

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Aaron Judge would likely be the team’s regular center fielder if the team acquires another corner option.

Juan Soto in left, Judge in center and Alex Verdugo in right is defensively the hoped for alignment at the moment. Judge started just 16 games in center last season, but he did fine there in 74 starts in 2022.
Wilyer Abreu

Bos Right Fielder #86

Red Sox manager Alex Cora has Wilyer Abreu penciled into right field for his team right now.

One imagines the Red Sox will bring in at least one outfielder this winter, but even if that happens, Abreu could still play right, with Jarren Duran occupying another spot and Masataka Yoshida serving primarily as a DH. Abreu was a nice surprise in limited action last season, batting .316/.388/.474 in 85 plate appearances. He’s not going to hit for that kind of average over a full season, but the power seems pretty legit.
Juan Soto

SD Left Fielder #22

The Yankees’ efforts to trade for Juan Soto are gaining steam, according to the New York Post’s Jon Heyman.

YES Network’s Jack Curry thinks a deal is likely. It still sounds like Michael King and Drew Thorpe are leading candidates to go San Diego in a trade. MLB Network’s Jon Morosi indicated that Alex Verdugo probably wouldn’t be involved. There’s little to suggest the Blue Jays have made any progress in talks with the Padres in recent days.
Dan Altavilla

KC Relief Pitcher #57

Royals signed RHP Dan Altavilla to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Altavilla struggled to get over the hump after Tommy John surgery and was released by the Red Sox over the summer, but he’s coming off
a successful stint in the Dominican Winter League, having allowed just two runs and two hits in nine innings for Licey. The 31-year-old has a 4.03 ERA in 119 major league appearances, all in relief.
Phil Maton

FA Relief Pitcher #88

The Astros and Cardinals are among eight teams showing interest in Phil Maton, according to KPRC2’s Ari Alexander.

The 30-year-old Maton had velocity issues last year — his average fastball was down two mph from 2022 — but he posted a career-best 3.00 ERA for the Astros anyway. It’s possible he could land a two-year deal in the $15 million-$20 million range.
Craig Kimbrel

FA Relief Pitcher #31

Craig Kimbrel is close to signing with the Orioles, a source told The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal.

As long as it’s not the biggest move the Orioles make this winter, this rates as a reasonable addition. It’d make sense for Kimbrel to take the closer’s role, at least for the most part, allowing Yennier Cano to work in high leverage in the seventh and eighth innings.
Juan Soto

SD Left Fielder #22

The New York Post’s Jon Heyman says the Yankees and Padres are working on a possible Juan Soto trade.

Heyman mentions the usual names, starting with Michael King and Drew Thorpe. It could also make some sense for the newly acquired Alex Verdugo to be flipped if the Padres happen to be high on him. There hasn’t been much the last few days on the other supposed favorite for Soto, the Blue Jays. Of course, they have an even bigger priority at the moment in their attempt to sign Shohei Ohtani.

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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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Lee reveals his favorite pieces of MLB memorabilia

Astros’ Bregman honored to be at the Breeders’ Cup

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2023 World Series has been ‘entertaining’ thus far

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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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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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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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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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Rob Thomson

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

Rob Thomson has a 155-118 record since the veteran bench coach replaced Joe Girardi as Phillies manager on June 3, 2022.

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Jim Leyland

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

“There was definitely a tear in my eye,” Jim Leyland said.

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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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