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Report: White Sox, Twins ‘heaviest suitors’ for Madison Bumgarner

Now that free agent starter Zack Wheeler has signed, the entire pitching market looks set to take off. The next domino to fall could be Madison Bumgarner. The free agent left-hander has two major suitors in AL Central rivals Minnesota and Chicago, …

Report: Zack Wheeler turned down more money from White Sox to sign with Phillies

Zack Wheeler is getting an impressive sum of money from the Phillies, but reportedly left some cash on the table in order to sign with the team. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Wheeler turned down more money from the Chicago White Sox …

Zack Wheeler agrees to five-year deal with Phillies

The market for Zack Wheeler has been sizzling since the start of free agency, and as expected the right-hander has turned that into a massive contract. Wheeler has agreed to a five-year, $118 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, Ken …

Ex-Astro JD Davis has funny quote about alleged sign-stealing system

One of the lingering questions about the Houston Astros’ alleged 2017 sign-stealing operation is just how much of a benefit their hitters got from it. One member of the team says, at least on his account, it wasn’t much. J.D. Davis, …

Cole Hamels agrees to one-year deal with Braves

Cole Hamels had several teams pursuing him in free agency, but the veteran left-hander has wasted no time choosing one. Hamels has agreed to a one-year deal with the Atlanta Braves worth $18 million, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports. Left-hander Cole …

David Ortiz

Alleged drug lord Cesar Emilio Peralta arrested in connection with David Ortiz shooting

Another man who has been accused of playing a role in David Ortiz being shot in the Dominican Republic earlier this year has been arrested. Alleged drug kingpin Cesar Emilio Peralta was taken into custody in Colombia on Monday, according to a report …

Howie Kendrick: ‘Crazy’ that Astros removed Zack Greinke in Game 7

Just in case you needed more proof than the results of Game 7 to know that A.J. Hinch blew it by taking Zack Greinke out in the seventh, just listen to what Howie Kendrick said. The 2019 World Series documentary has been released, and it includes an …

Joc Pederson chest

Report: White Sox have talked Joc Pederson trade with Dodgers

The Chicago White Sox are targeting a big bat on the trade market. Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY Sports reported on Tuesday that the White Sox have had preliminary trade talks with the Los Angeles Dodgers for lefty slugger Joc Pederson, who has one …

Anthony Rendon

Report: ‘Aggressive’ Dodgers have spoken to Anthony Rendon, Stephen Strasburg

The Los Angeles Dodgers have had a habit of staying fairly quiet in recent offseasons, but that could be about to change in a major way. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Dodgers have begun a quietly aggressive recruiting effort that has …

Gerrit Cole

Report: Yankees making Gerrit Cole a top priority

Gerrit Cole is headed for a massive payday in free agency on the heels of the best season of his career, and the New York Yankees want to be the team to award him with it. The Yankees are making Cole a top priority this winter and are planning to sit …

Nats GM Mike Rizzo offers great quote about how he’s celebrated World Series

Mike Rizzo reached the pinnacle of his profession when his Washington Nationals won the World Series in late October. The longtime team general manager has been celebrating ever since. Rizzo offered a funny quote on Monday about what he’s been …

Gerrit Cole

Angels could sign Gerrit Cole’s personal catcher in recruitment effort?

The Los Angeles Angels may be thinking a few moves ahead as they pursue Gerrit Cole in free agency this offseason. After the team non-tendered catcher Kevan Smith on Monday, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register said that ex-Angels catcher …

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Marlins add quality players in Jonathan Villar, Jesus Aguilar

Are the Miami Marlins actually trying to put together an improved team? Based on their actions Monday, that appears to be the case. The Marlins made some additions on Monday. They acquired second baseman Jonathan Villar in a trade with Baltimore and …

Mike Moustakas

Mike Moustakas to sign four-year deal with Reds

The Cincinnati Reds have reportedly made the first significant splash of the MLB offseason. According to various reports, the Reds have agreed to terms with third baseman Mike Moustakas on a four-year deal. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, he …

Jurickson Profar

Jurickson Profar traded to Padres from Athletics

For the second time in less than a year, infielder Jurickson Profar has been traded. The Oakland A’s have agreed to trade Profar to the San Diego Padres, according to multiple reports. ESPN’s Jeff Passan says the A’s will be getting …

Shohei Ohtani watches fellow Japanese athlete Rui Hachimura at Lakers-Wizards game

Shohei Ohtani sat courtside for Friday night’s Los Angeles Lakers-Washington Wizards game to watch a fellow countryman ball out. Ohtani was at the game watching Rui Hachimura, who was a first-round pick by the Wizards in this year’s …

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