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Colby Rasmus

Report: Colby Rasmus agrees to deal with Tampa Bay

Colby Rasmus has returned to the American League East. According to a report by Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports on Monday, the Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to a free agent deal with the veteran outfielder. Rasmus, 30, managed 15 home runs and 54 RBIs in …

CJ Wilson

CJ Wilson could reportedly hold showcase in February

Though he’s 36 years old and forgotten by most, C.J. Wilson is still kicking. According to a report by Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports on Friday, Wilson, who underwent left shoulder surgery in July, is making progress in his recovery and started a …

Jason Hammel

Report: Rangers considering Jason Hammel

Free agent right-hander Jason Hammel pitched in the AL West for all of three months in 2014, but he could be on the verge of making his grand return. According to a report by Jon Morosi of MLB Network on Friday, the Texas Rangers are among the teams …

Report: Brandon Phillips vetoed trade to Atlanta in November

If Brandon Phillips is leaving Cincinnati, he’s doing so on his own terms. According to a report by Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports on Thursday, the Reds second baseman exercised his no-trade clause to block a trade to the Atlanta Braves in …

Marty Brennaman goes off about Joey Votto’s contract

A few years ago, Joey Votto signed a massive contract extension with the Reds worth over $200 million, one that team broadcaster Marty Brennaman feels was a mistake. Brennaman, who has been a Reds broadcaster since 1974, was a host on a Cincinnati …

Alex Rodriguez

Alex Rodriguez not making a comeback next season

Alex Rodriguez still has another year left on his contract with the Yankees (if you can believe it), but he is not planning to fulfill it by playing. Rodriguez, who was released late last season amid a difficult year at the plate, still plans to …

Report: Dodgers ‘heavy favorite’ to acquire Brian Dozier from Twins

The Los Angeles Dodgers are still aggressively pursuing improvements, and they have one target in mind. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Dodgers are regarded as the “heavy favorite” to acquire second baseman Brian Dozier …

Report: White Sox having ‘daily’ discussions about Jose Quintana trade

Teams still looking for a starting pitcher don’t have a lot of options, but one of the most appealing ones available is Chicago’s Jose Quintana. The White Sox pitcher is the subject of a lot of interest. According to Ken Rosenthal of FOX …

Rangers reportedly in aggressive pursuit of Tyson Ross

The Texas Rangers managed to win the American League West last season despite a bland middle of the rotation, but they don’t appear willing to risk that again this year. According to a report by TR Sullivan of MLB.com on Wednesday, the Rangers …

Mark Trumbo

A’s reportedly reach out to Mark Trumbo

Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane appears to be uncharacteristically willing to open up the checkbook this offseason. According to a report by Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports on Wednesday, the A’s have reached out to free agent slugger …

Matt Adams

Matt Adams has lost 25 pounds this offseason

Matt Adams appears to have even more motivation than usual entering next season. The St. Louis Cardinals first baseman has lost 25 pounds this offseason by using a new training regime. Brian Stull, who saw Adams at the Winter Classic on Monday, …

Report: Phillies interested in Jose Bautista

The Jose Bautista Sweepstakes still appears to be a very open competition. According to a report by Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports on Tuesday, Bautista is on the Philadelphia Phillies’ list of potential free agent targets. However, the team is …

Dusty Baker

Nats reportedly willing to talk contract extension with Dusty Baker

The Washington Nationals may be cruising down Baker Street for a bit longer. According to a report by Jorge Castillo of the Washington Post on Tuesday, the Nationals are willing to discuss an extension with manager Dusty Baker, who is entering the …

Curt Schilling ESPN

Curt Schilling: I’d be in the Hall of Fame if I bashed Donald Trump

The 2017 Baseball Hall of Fame inductees will be announced later this month, and Curt Schilling is once again expected to come up short. The former Cy Young Award winner is convinced that has much more to do with his political opinions than what he …

Noah Syndergaard Bryce Harper

Noah Syndergaard calls out Bryce Harper in Instagram comment

Hey Noah Syndergaard, tell us how you really feel about Bryce Harper. Harper posted a video to his Instagram account Saturday showing him and his brother Bryan in Ohio State gear ahead of the Buckeyes’ playoff game against Clemson. Harper used …

Report: Teams unwilling to give Jason Hammel more than one year

Jason Hammel was expected to be one of the top pitchers in a weak free agent market, but apparently he is having trouble coming by long-term contract offers. Fan Ran Sports’ John Perrotto says many teams are unwilling to give Hammel more than a …

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