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Former manager Scott Servais lands job with new MLB team

After being fired by the Seattle Mariners, Scott Servais is getting a chance to stay in the same time zone. Dennis Lin of The Athletic reported Saturday that the ex-Seattle manager Servais has landed a job with the San Diego Padres. Servais will be a …

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White Sox add former All-Star hitter

The Chicago White Sox remain busy this offseason, albeit with only marginal upgrades. Chicago announced this week that they have signed veteran catcher Omar Narvaez in free agency. The 32-year-old Narvaez is getting a minor-league deal from the White …

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2-time Dodgers champion plans to retire if not brought back by team

One veteran arm does not intend to continue his MLB career anywhere else but with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Speaking this week with Alysha Del Valle of The Dodgers Bleed Los Podcast, righty reliever Joe Kelly revealed that he plans to retire if not …

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Blue Jays land All-Star pitcher after his failed physical with rival team

The Toronto Blue Jays swooped in Friday to sign All-Star pitcher Jeff Hoffman after a previous deal fell through. The Blue Jays signed Hoffman to a 3-year deal worth $33 million, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. Hoffman’s deal …

Yankees fan commits interference on Dodgers star Mookie Betts

MLB makes big decision on Yankees fans who interfered with Mookie Betts

Major League Baseball is coming down hard on the fans who were involved in the World Series interference incident with Mookie Betts. Dan Martin of the New York Post reported on Friday that Major League Baseball has issued an “indefinite” …

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Pirates sign ex-Dodgers champion pitcher in free agency

The Pittsburgh Pirates are adding a player with a ring on his finger. Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported on Thursday that the Pirates have signed veteran reliever Caleb Ferguson. The lefty Ferguson is getting a one-year deal from …

Nolan Arenado on the field in a Cardinals uniform

Is Nolan Arenado changing his trade stance?

The St. Louis Cardinals have been open about their desire to trade third baseman Nolan Arenado this offseason, but no progress has been made into January. That may be changing, though Arenado will have to take the initiative to make it happen. In an …

Tarik Skubal walking off the field

Tigers sign Cy Young winner to 1-year deal

The Detroit Tigers are keeping up good relations with their star pitcher. The Tigers and Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal agreed to a 1-year deal on Thursday to avoid arbitration. Skubal is getting $10.15 million from the Tigers in the deal. 2025 …

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White Sox sign ex-World Series champion pitcher in free agency

The Bad News Bears of Major League Baseball continue to add around the fringes. Robert Murray of FanSided reported on Wednesday that the Chicago White Sox are signing veteran lefty Martin Perez. The 33-year-old Perez was a free agent after splitting …

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Rafael Devers fuels Red Sox rumors with cryptic social media activity

Boston Red Sox star Rafael Devers appears to be keeping a close eye on some recent rumors about the team, and he has fueled a wave of speculation among fans with his social media activity. The Red Sox have been exploring ways to add another bat to …

Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz throwing a pitch

Former Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz dies – dead at 37

Former major league pitcher Brian Matusz has died. The Baltimore Orioles announced the tragic news Tuesday with a statement posted on X. He was only 37 years old. “Our hearts are heavy tonight as we mourn the passing of former Oriole, Brian …

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Yankees linked to All-Star infielder as Gleyber Torres replacement

One name has been tied to the New York Yankees as the team searches for its next second baseman. The Yankees have moved on from longtime second baseman Gleyber Torres. The former Yankees All-Star signed with a different AL team in free agency. With …

Justin Verlander smiling

Justin Verlander agrees to deal with NL team

Justin Verlander is headed back to the National League. Verlander agreed to a 1-year contract with the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports. The deal is pending a physical. ESPN’s Jesse Rogers reports that the …

Nolan Arenado on the field in a Cardinals uniform

Nolan Arenado only has 1 realistic trade suitor?

The St. Louis Cardinals have been looking to trade Nolan Arenado this winter, but there might be only one realistic suitor for the veteran third baseman. Arenado has a full no-trade clause, which gives him some level of control over his future. …

Marcus Stroman in a Yankees hat

Report: Yankees actively shopping 2-time All-Star

The New York Yankees’ spending spree this offseason may be leaving one player on the outside looking in. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported on Tuesday that the Yankees are “actively” trying to trade righty starter Marcus Stroman. …

Brent Rooker on the bases

A’s lock up All-Star slugger on long-term deal

The Oakland A’s are doing the unthinkable: they’re actually spending money this offseason. The A’s are locking up All-Star Brent Rooker on a long-term deal. According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, the contract is for $60 …

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