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Yadier Molina

Yadier Molina gets front-office job with the St. Louis Cardinals

Yadier Molina was a 10-time All-Star and nine-time Gold Glove winner who played all 2,224 games of his career for St. Louis.

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Unpacking Ohtani’s secretive free agency process

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

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Shohei Ohtani met with the Dodgers in LA for 2-3 hours, manager Dave Roberts says

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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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Kervin Castro

NYY Relief Pitcher #66

Yankees selected RHP Kervin Castro from the Astros in the minor league portion of the Rule 5 Draft.

Castro is on the move after signing a minor league contract last month with the Astros. The 24-year-old righty, who has made 20 career appearances in the big leagues, figures to bolster New York’s organizational relief depth following their recent subtractions on the pitching side of the ledger.
Johan Oviedo

Pit Starting Pitcher #24

Johan Oviedo underwent Tommy John surgery on Tuesday.

Barring any setbacks during his lengthy recovery process, Oviedo should be ready to return for the 2025 campaign. It’s a significant loss for the Pirates’ starting rotation, but they still have plenty of time to address their pitching needs ahead of spring training.
Erasmo Ramirez

TB Relief Pitcher #61

Rays re-signed RHP Erasmo Ramírez to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Ramírez split last season between the Rays and Nationals, compiling a bloated 6.41 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 43/13 K/BB ratio across 60 1/3 innings (38 appearances, two starts). The 33-year-old journeyman right-hander was an effective middle reliever for the Nationals during the 2022 campaign, and has plenty of experience at the highest level with 314 career appearances dating back to 2012, so there’s a shot he makes Tampa Bay’s season-opening roster with a stellar effort next spring in Grapefruit League action.
Jake Cousins

CWS Relief Pitcher #54

White Sox signed RHP Jake Cousins to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Cousins missed nearly all of last season due to right shoulder inflammation, but could wind up making Chicago’s season-opening roster, if he puts together a strong showing in Cactus League action. The 29-year-old righty holds a respectable 3.08 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 72/37 K/BB ratio across 52 2/3 innings (51 appearances) at the big league level for the Brewers since 2021.
Robert Stephenson

FA Relief Pitcher #26

Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports the Dodgers, Yankees, Rangers and Angels are interested in free agent right-hander Robert Stephenson.

Stephenson has drawn interest from a wide array of suitors over the past few weeks, but it’s unclear whether he’ll have a path to a closing role heading into next season at any of these destinations.
Travis MacGregor

LAA Starting Pitcher #58

Angels signed RHP Travis MacGregor to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

MacGregor was a second-round pick of the Pirates back in 2016, but has yet to reach the majors. The 26-year-old righty posted a respectable 3.82 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 84/31 K/BB ratio across 77 2/3 innings (43 appearances, three starts) this past season between Double-A Altoona and Triple-A Indianapolis.
Willie Calhoun

LAA Left Fielder #24

Angels signed OF Willie Calhoun to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

The 29-year-old former prospect, who was once the centerpiece of a Yu Darvish trade between the Dodgers and Rangers, never quite put it all together at the highest level, but will get another opportunity in Los Angeles to compete for a spot on the Angels’ season-opening roster. Calhoun posted a .712 OPS with five homers in 149 plate appearances over 44 games this past season for the Yankees.
Jorge Juan

Atl Relief Pitcher #71

Braves signed RHP Jorge Juan to a minor league contract.

Juan was on Oakland’s 40-man roster as recently as May, but never wound up pitching this past season due to injury. The 24-year-old righty, who has yet to pitch above the Double-A level, represents a speculative project for the Braves.
Leury Garcia

Atl Center Fielder #28

Braves signed OF Leury García to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

García latches on with the Braves as extra outfield depth heading into spring training after being released last March by the White Sox. The 32-year-old veteran didn’t play anywhere last season, so it’s difficult to forecast his odds of actually making Atlanta’s roster. He’s played in 701 contests in the majors since 2013.
Craig Kimbrel

Bal Relief Pitcher #31

Orioles signed RHP Craig Kimbrel to a one-year, $12 million contract with a $13 million club option for 2025.

The deal, which also includes a $1 million buyout, is now official after Kimbrel passed his physical. The 35-year-old veteran stopper appears poised to take over as Baltimore’s primary closer next season with elite stopper Félix Bautista sidelined while recovering from Tommy John surgery. He struggled mightily in the postseason, but was rock-solid during the 2023 regular season for the Phillies, finishing with 23 saves to accompany a 3.26 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 94/28 K/BB ratio across 69 innings (71 appearances). He’ll likely be a top-20 closer in fantasy drafts next spring.

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Jarred Kelenic

MLB Winter Meetings: Braves Acquire Jarred Kelenic

Jorge Montanez recaps Monday’s biggest news out of the Winter Meetings.

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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

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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

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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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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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