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The Milwaukee Brewers are reportedly after a pair of All-Star free agents. According to The Athletic’s Jim Bowden on Monday, the Brewers are pursuing both Chicago Cubs righty Jake Arrieta and Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas. …
The MLB free agent market has been slow to develop for various reasons, but with pitchers and catchers reporting in a little over a month, odds are that things will pick up sooner rather than later. That means we’ll see a rush of signings once …
Even as the new year looms, the free agent market in Major League Baseball hasn’t quite picked up yet. While some major players have found a home, a number of the top free agents on the market are still waiting for a satisfying offer, and it …
The Washington Nationals have made the playoffs in four of the past six seasons, but they have not been able to advance beyond the NLDS. Perhaps if they put together one of the greatest starting rotations in MLB history, the results will be better …
It may not be particularly likely, but the Chicago Cubs are reportedly still interested in bringing back pitcher Jake Arrieta. Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reported Thursday that the Cubs discussed Arrieta at the recent GM meetings, and there is still …
Pretty much every MLB team will have to deal with the reality that a few of their players are headed to free agency. For many teams, the ability to keep all their players is just not feasible. In some cases, they will be losing role players or guys …
The Milwaukee Brewers want to contend again in 2018, and they feel they need a frontline starter to do it. Jon Morosi of FOX Sports reported Monday that the Brewers have signaled their interest in free agent pitcher Jake Arrieta. Source: #Brewers …
Could reunion bells soon be ringing in the city of Baltimore for Jake Arrieta? FanRag Sports’ Jon Heyman reported Thursday that some within the Orioles organization still “love” the All-Star righty. Heyman does add however that …
Jake Arrieta has gone back to a clean-shaved look, and he is barely recognizable. Arrieta’s wife Brittany shared a photo on Twitter Sunday of her with her husband. The pitcher looks completely different. Well hello there #myoffseasonboyfriend …
Despite having something of a down year, Chicago Cubs right-hander Jake Arrieta is feeling bullish with free agency looming. Arrieta has a 3.88 ERA, but his 2.08 mark since the beginning of July indicates that the ace is back to his best. The timing …
The Chicago Cubs are going to have to make some tough financial decisions in the months and years to come, and starting pitcher Jake Arrieta sounds like he’ll be among the first casualties. According to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports, Arrieta …
Chicago Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta has not been up to his usual standard this season, and a nagging thumb issue may have a lot to do with it. Cubs pitching coach Chris Bosio divulged Friday that Arrieta has been deal with open, tender skin around his …
Spring Training has kicked into high gear, with batters getting ready for the season and pitchers rounding into shape. Before we know it, the World Baseball Classic and spring ball will come to an end, and MLB games that actually count will begin. …
The mythical contract year can be either a boon or a drag on an athlete. Some respond well, knowing that with a strong season, they can enter free agency as a hot commodity and really make a lot of money on the open market. Others feel the pressure …
Jake Arrieta is reportedly open to signing a contract extension with the Cubs, but it could take one of the larger deals in recent memory to make it happen. Back in January, Arrieta avoided arbitration by agreeing to a contract worth a little over …
Pitcher Jake Arrieta will be eligible to become a free agent at the end of the 2017 season, and he sounds somewhat resigned to the fact that a long-term deal won’t get done before then. Arrieta said Friday that he hasn’t discussed a …
