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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

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

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

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

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

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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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Jack Flaherty

FA Starting Pitcher #22

According to MLB.com’s Jeff Jones, the Pirates have expressed interest in free agent RHP Jack Flaherty.

The Pirates are allegedly interested in adding Flaherty on a short-term contract, so they’re monitoring his free agency with the veteran right-hander looking to sign a long-term deal as of now. However, Flaherty is also coming off of a rough season where he pitched to a 4.99 ERA and 1.58 WHIP in 144 1/3 innings for the Cardinals and Orioles, so his market may not be enthusiastic. Still only 28-years-old, the Pirates are hoping Flaherty might be interested in a shorter deal with the hopes of recouping some of his value on the open market, but there’s no indication now that the right-hander would be interested in that kind of move.
Marco Gonzales

Atl Starting Pitcher #7

According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, the Braves intend to trade LHP Marco Gonzales.

Gonzales was just acquired overnight as part of a trade that sent Jarred Kelenic to the Braves. It appears that the veteran left-hander is not in Atlanta’s plans for the 2024 season, and they will be looking to move him as part of an upcoming future move. Gonzales, 31, underwent elbow surgery after posting a 5.22 ERA in 10 starts last season but is expected to be ready for Opening Day, so he should be in somebody’s rotation for the start of the season.
Masyn Winn

StL Shortstop #80

Cardinals president John Mozeliak said he views Masyn Winn as his team’s starting shortstop.

Mozeliak indicated that he prefers Tommy Edman in center field, with Lars Nootbaar and Jordan Walker flanking him. Winn, 21, didn’t look quite ready in his 2023 audition, hitting .172/.230/.238 in 137 plate appearances. On the other hand, his Triple-A line (.288/.359/.474) was quite impressive.
Randy Arozarena

TB Left Fielder #56

The Mariners engaged the Rays on both Randy Arozarena and Isaac Paredes earlier in the offseason, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal.

Rosenthal says the Mariners didn’t have room in their budget to acquire hitters when talks first took place, but they should now after shedding $19 million in 2024 dollars in the Jarred Kelenic dump. The Rays would presumably be interested in one of the Mariners’ young starters in an Arozarena deal.
Chris Archer

MLB Starting Pitcher #17

Chris Archer, who didn’t pitch in 2023, said he has taken a job as a special assistant in baseball operations with the Dodgers.

Consider that a retirement announcement. Archer last pitched with the Twins in 2022, going 2-8 with a 4.56 ERA in 25 starts. The two-time All-Star had his best season in 2015, finishing with a 3.23 ERA and 252 strikeouts for the Rays. It was one of three straight years in which he struck out 230 batters. He concludes his career 63-89 with a 3.93 ERA.
Whit Merrifield

FA Second Baseman #15

Whit Merrifield indicated that he’d like to sign as a starting second baseman this winter.

Merrifield has split time between second base and the outfield pretty evenly the last two seasons. The 34-year-old hit .272/.318/.382 with 26 steals in 145 games for the Blue Jays in 2023. It’s the third straight year he finished with an OPS+ in the 90-95 range.
Jackie Bradley Jr.

MLB Center Fielder #41

Jackie Bradley Jr. said he remains undecided about retirement.

There was a report last week that Bradley had called it quits, but that was jumping the gun. Bradley, 33, will certainly only get minor league offers this winter after struggling mightily offensively the last three years. He came in at .133/.188/.210 in 43 games for the Royals last season, and he sat out the rest of the year after being released in June.
Jackson Chourio

Mil Outfielder #69

Brewers signed OF Jackson Chourio to an eight-year, $82 million contract with club options for 2032 and 2033.

Reports had the long-term agreement guaranteeing Chourio $82 million and maxing out at $142.5 million if the two options are exercised. It’s the largest financial commitment for a prospect that has yet to reach the big leagues. Chourio, who turns 20 in March, will get a chance to win the center field job in Milwaukee come spring training. The team also has Garrett Mitchell, Sal Frelick, Joey Wiemer and Tyrone Taylor as options, so if the Brewers believe Chourio is ready now, it might make sense to move Christian Yelich to first base.
Shohei Ohtani

FA Starting Pitcher #17

MLB Network’s Jon Morosi says they Braves are “among the teams still engaged with Shohei Ohtani’s camp.”

ESPN’s Jeff Passan didn’t have the Braves among his five teams in the running for Ohtani yesterday, and last night’s Jarred Kelenic trade, while certainly not ruling anything out, doesn’t really fit with an Ohtani pursuit, given that the Braves just took on a bunch of money to upgrade in left field. It’d still be quite a surprise if Ohtani landed in Atlanta.
Jackson Holliday

Bal Shortstop

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said on MLB Network that the team intends to “take a long look” at top prospect Jackson Holliday in spring training.

Some have pretty much penciled in Holliday at shortstop for the Orioles, but it hardly seems like a lock, given the team’s alternatives. It’ll get easier to imagine if the club ends up moving one or two of Jordan Westburg, Jorge Mateo and Ramón Urías this winter. Holliday, who is celebrating his 20th birthday today, hit .323/.442/.499 at four minor league levels last season.

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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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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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Syndication: Arizona Republic

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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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: 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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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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