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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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Justin Slaten

NYM

Mets selected RHP Justin Slaten from the Rangers with the eighth pick of the Rule 5 Draft.

Slaten was regarded by some scouts as the top available prospects in the entire Rule 5 player pool. He started his career as a starting pitcher but found his groove in the last few years while transitioning to the bullpen. Slaten posted an eye-popping 13 K/9 in 2023 across Double-A (51 1/3 innings) and Triple-A (8 1/3 innings), with a 2.87 ERA to boot. He’s far from cant-miss status when you factor in his overall resume in the minor leagues but if 2023 is any indication, then the Mets have a potential steal on their hands.
Stephen Kolek

SD Relief Pitcher

Padres selected RHP Stephen Kolek from the Mariners with the ninth pick in the Rule 5 draft.

Kolek, the younger brother of former Marlins prospect and No. 2 overall pick Tyler, moved to the pen and had a 3.76 ERA and a 76/32 K/BB ratio in 69 1/3 innings in 2023 season spent mostly at Triple-A Tacoma. He has a chance to be helpful in middle relief right away, but he probably won’t ever turn into much more than that.
Deyvison De Los Santos

Cle Third Baseman

Guardians selected 3B Deyvison De Los Santos with the 10th pick in the Rule 5 draft.

One of just two position players selected, De Los Santos is a 20-year-old coming off a season in which he hit .254/.297/.431 with 20 homers in Double-A. He’s not nearly ready for the majors now, but he does offer plenty of long-term power potential. He’ll just be less likely to reach that potential if he spends next year rotting away on the Guardians’ bench. Cleveland, though, might decide it’s worth it anyway.
Nasim Nunez

Was Shortstop #86

Nationals have selected SS Nasim Nunez from the Marlins with the fifth pick of the Rule 5 Draft.

The 23-year-old has primarily played shortstop during his time in the minors with the Marlins, jumping over to second base occasionally. His bat has yet to develop, holding a career slash line of .233/.358/.286 over four seasons. He hasn’t played above Double-A ball but his value comes with his glove and speed. Nunez swiped 52 bags in 125 games last season with Double-A Pensacola.
Ryan Fernandez

StL Relief Pitcher

Cardinals selected RHP Ryan Fernandez from the Red Sox with the sixth pick in the Rule 5 draft.

Fernandez had a 4.14 ERA in 54 1/3 innings as a minor league reliever last season, though he went from 1.77 in Double-A to 6.16 in Triple-A. The Cardinals will have him compete for a bullpen spot, but he’d seem to be one of the longer shots to stick of the 10 players selected in the major league portion of today’s draft.
Albert Abreu

FA Relief Pitcher #84

Albert Abreu is set to sign with the Seibu Lions, according to FanSided’s Robert Murray.

It shouldn’t be coming to this already for Abreu, unless he simply prefers the idea of pitching in Japan. But this is a 28-year-old with a high-90s fastball and a decent enough 4.15 ERA in 97 2/3 innings the last two seasons... some major league team should be willing to offer him guaranteed money. He still has more upside than what we’ve seen thus far.
Eduardo Rodriguez

FA Starting Pitcher #57

Eduardo Rodriguez is down to two finalists for his services will likely make a decision within the next day, according to the New York Post’s Jon Heyman.

There really hasn’t been much word on who is in the mix for Rodriguez. The Mets are known to have touched base with him. It seems likely that the Tigers are out after signing Kenta Maeda.
Anthony Molina

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Rockies selected RHP Anthony Molina from the Rays with the third pick of the Rule 5 draft.

The Rockies released RHP Connor Seabold earlier today, to make room on the roster for this selection. The 21-year-old Molina has a 23-13 win-loss record and a 3.64 ERA across 301 2/3 minor-league innings. He made 27 starts across Double-A and Triple-A action this past season, posting a 102/38 K/BB ratio along the way.
Shane Drohan

CWS Starting Pitcher

White Sox selected LHP Shane Drohan from the Red Sox with the fourth pick in the Rule 5 draft.

It was a surprise that the Red Sox didn’t put Drohan on the 40-man, even though he struggled to a 6.47 ERA in his first attempt at Triple-A last season. The White Sox are rebuilding, so they’ll give him a look as a potential fifth starter. He’d most likely be a liability initially, but there’s definitely some chance of him becoming a solid starter in the long run.
Matt Sauer

KC Starting Pitcher #59

Royals selected RHP Matt Sauer from the Yankees with the second pick in the Rule 5 draft.

The top two selections were both swiped from the Yankees’ system. Sauer, a 2017 second-round pick, has been rather slow to develop and probably doesn’t have the command to be helpful as a starter right now. He might, however, prove to be pretty good out of the pen in time. The soon-to-be 25-year-old had a 3.41 ERA and a 93/34 K/BB ratio in 74 innings as a starter last season, most of them coming in Double-A. He had a 5.91 ERA and 18 strikeouts in 10 2/3 innings as a reliever in the Arizona Fall League.

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Yamamoto drawing comparisons to Ohtani, Darvish

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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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