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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

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

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Shohei Ohtani met Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts at Dodger Stadium

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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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Erick Fedde

INT Starting Pitcher #32

Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that the White Sox have reached an agreement with free agent right-hander Erick Fedde on a two-year, $15 million contract.

The 30-year-old hurler ultimately chose the White Sox over the Mets. He resurrected his career in the Korea Baseball Organization in 2023 — posing a scintillating 2.00 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and a 209/35 K/BB ratio across 180 1/3 innings. He jumps right in as one of the top hurlers in the White Sox’ rotation and should settle in as an interesting mid-round option in fantasy drafts.
Gregory Santos

CWS Relief Pitcher #60

White Sox’ general manager Chris Getz told reporters on Tuesday that while Gregory Santos (elbow) is progressing in his recovery, he may not be a full-go for the start of spring training.

The 24-year-old hurler had his season end prematurely mid-September when he felt inflammation in his right elbow. All of his medical reports have come back clean, but he has just started his throwing program and likely won’t be ready for full activity at the start of the spring. Still, barring any setbacks, it sounds like Santos could be ready for the start of the regular season.
Stephen Vogt

Cle Manager #21

Despite having just a two percent chance to do so, the Cleveland Guardians defied all odds and won the MLB draft lottery on Tuesday evening at the Winter Meetings.

That means the Guardians will pick first in the 2024 MLB draft. The Reds also benefitted greatly from Tuesday’s lottery, as they moved up from what would have been the 14th pick in the first round, all the way up to the second selection. The Rockies, Athletics and Royals — each of whom had the best odds at securing the top pick at 18.3 percent — will pick third, fourth and sixth respectively — with the White Sox moving up to the fifth pick. The Cardinals, Angels, Pirates and Nationals will round out the top 10.
Jake Meyers

Hou Center Fielder #6

Astros’ general manager Dana Brown told reporters on Tuesday that Jake Meyers will get the opportunity to be the Astros’ primary center fielder in 2024.

It’s interesting, given the fact that Meyers couldn’t hold his spot on the Astros’ postseason roster, that he would be given the shot to be the team’s regular starter there instead of Chas McCormick — who finished one stolen base shy of a 20/20 season. Brown did note that McCormick will still play regularly between left and center field, so there’s that. There have also been rumblings that the Astros have been listening to offers on Jake Meyers, so this could be a potential ploy to drive up his trade value.
Jeffrey Springs

TB Relief Pitcher #59

Rays’ left-hander Jeffrey Springs has resumed throwing as he continues his recovery from Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery.

The 31-year-old southpaw isn’t expected to be ready to return until around the All-Star break, but he could wind up helping out the Rays — and fantasy managers — over the final few months of the regular season. Before suffering the elbow injury in 2023, he had dazzled to a 0.56 ERA, 0.50 WHIP and a 24/4 K/BB ratio over 16 innings in his three starts.
Chris Devenski

TB Relief Pitcher #49

Rays re-signed RHP Chris Devenski to a one-year, $1 million contract.

The deal also includes a $2 million club option ($100,000 buyout) for the 2025 season, with incentives that could take that total even higher. Devenski made just nine appearances with the Rays in 2023 — but registered a stellar 2.08 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and a 9/2 K/BB ratio over 8 2/3 innings of work. He’ll once again join many talented weapons in the Rays’ bullpen corps.
Chris Devenski

FA Relief Pitcher #49

ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports the Rays are re-signing free agent right-hander Chris Devenski to a one-year contract with a club option for 2025.

Devenski became a free agent at the conclusion of the 2023 campaign after compiling a sparkling 2.08 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 9/2 K/BB ratio across 8 2/3 innings (nine appearances) for the Rays. He also made 29 relief appearances for the Angels prior to being released in late August. The 33-year-old righty reliever figures to pitch in middle relief for Tampa Bay next season.
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.

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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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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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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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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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