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It’s no secret that the Chicago White Sox are interested in Manny Machado, and some of the team’s players were happy to take up the recruiting pitch at the team’s fanfest. White Sox first baseman Yonder Alonso — who also …
The San Diego Padres are very interested in Manny Machado, but there are some hurdles to clear before the team signs him. According to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune, the Padres want to meet with Machado ahead of a potential pursuit, but …
After one of the shakiest seasons of his career, Kenley Jansen is in shape and ready to right the ship in 2019. The Los Angeles Dodgers closer posted a career-worst 3.01 ERA in 2018 while simultaneously battling a heart issue, but he said Saturday …
Baseball players are largely left alone during the offseason, so they have to find some way to keep in shape without the watchful eye of the organization that they play for. One Baltimore Orioles prospect went above and beyond to do just that. …
A long-awaited J.T. Realmuto trade may finally be nearing fruition, but there are definitely some issues to iron out. According to Jon Morosi of MLB.com, the San Diego Padres, who are pursuing a Realmuto deal, are insisting on a window to negotiate a …
Two members of the 2019 Baseball Hall of Fame class will be entering Cooperstown without a logo on their cap. Brandy Halladay, the wife of former Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay, said at a news conference on Wednesday …
The San Diego Padres are reportedly a surprise entrant in the Manny Machado sweepstakes. According to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune, the Padres have decided to pursue Machado as a third baseman after reports emerged that he may be …
The New York Mets added a solid left-handed arm to their bullpen on Friday, as they have reached an agreement with veteran reliever Justin Wilson. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that the deal is worth $10 million over two seasons. Free agent …
There are still plenty of free agents available on the market, but don’t expect the Boston Red Sox to be involved in any of the signings. Red Sox president Dave Dombrowski said on the Buster Olney podcast released Thursday that he doesn’t …
Adam Ottavino will be making history when he steps on the mound for the New York Yankees this season. Ottavino officially signed a 3-year deal with the Yankees, the team announced on Thursday. He will wear jersey No. 0 for the team, making him the …
The Los Angeles Dodgers are in need of right-handed bats to balance their lineup, and they made an improvement in that area by signing outfielder AJ Pollock on Thursday. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic was first to report that Pollock and the Dodgers …
Yasmani Grandal did not end up with the type of free agent deal he had hoped for this winter, but the catcher did have other options beyond the one-year contract he signed with the Milwaukee Brewers. Grandal said he turned down “a lot of good …
Any MLB hitter who had the daunting task of having to stand in the batter’s box against Mariano Rivera can tell you how difficult it was to make good contact against the game’s all-time greatest closer, and former Texas Rangers shortstop …
The San Francisco Giants made an inexpensive move on Wednesday to bolster their starting rotation, signing left-hander Drew Pomeranz to a one-year contract. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that the deal is worth just $1.5 million. Drew Pomeranz has …
Nolan Arenado has one year of team control remaining with the Colorado Rockies before he heads for a massive contract in free agency, and there has been some talk that the team could trade him before then. If that does happen, it is unlikely it will …
Four players were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the voter’s this year, and two more by the veterans committee. The class of 2019 includes: Mariano Rivera, Roy Halladay, Edgar Martinez and Mike Mussina from the writers, and Harold …
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