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Rays’ Randy Arozarena allegedly arrested after attempting to abduct daughter in Mexico
DRays Bay
Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena, whose recent historical postseason performance put him in a national spotlight, has reportedly been involved in a domestic dispute in Mexico.
Ha-Seong Kim To Be Posted On November 25
Yonhap News Agency
South Korean All-Star shortstop Kim Ha-seong will be made available for interested major league clubs this week via posting.
Pros and cons for the big 3 FA shortstops
MLB.com
In any other year, this would be a boon time for teams looking to sign a shortstop.
Red Sox, Cubs explored Kris Bryant trade during summer
The Score
The Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs discussed a deal involving star third baseman Kris Bryant during the summer, sources told Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune.
A look at potential Chicago Cubs trade partners
Chicago Tribune
Kris Bryant, Javier Baez, Willson Contreras and Kyle Schwarber provide an array of value for the Chicago Cubs.
Mets could use Robinson Cano savings on Michael Conforto
New York Post
The initial reaction to Robinson Cano being suspended for the entire 2021 season for a failed drug test was the Mets had a little more than $20 million extra to spend on free agents.
Blue Jays interested in reunion with J.A. Happ
Sportsnet
The Toronto Blue Jays are in the market for starting pitching, and a familiar name might be one of their targets.
Angels Add Three To Front Office
Orange County Register
Alex Tamin, who had been an assistant general manager along with Perry Minasian in Atlanta, has been hired to work under the Angels’ new general manager, a source confirmed Sunday, Nov. 22.
Angels’ Scott Schebler: Signs minors deal with Angels
CBS Sports
Schebler signed a minor-league contract with the Angels on Saturday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
Red Sox Finalize Coaching Staff
MLB Trade Rumors
The Red Sox finalized their 2021 coaching staff on Friday (relayed by Chris Cotillo of MassLive). As expected, Will Venable comes over from the Cubs to be Alex Cora’s bench coach. Also joining the staff is former Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek, who will step into the newly-created game planning coordinator role. Varitek has worked in various positions in the Boston organization since wrapping up his playing career in 2011. His new job will make him a full-time member of the coaching staff for the first time, Cotillo notes.
Phillies look to WS champs for GM candidate
MLB.com
MLB.com is keeping track of all the latest news and rumors surrounding potential manager and general manager changes around the Majors.
Washington joins the party: Nationals interested in DJ LeMahieu
Bleacher Report
After missing the playoffs in 2020, the Washington Nationals are reportedly looking to upgrade their roster with one of the top free agents on the market.
Looking For A Match In A Nolan Arenado Trade
MLB Trade Rumors
Nolan Arenado’s future in Colorado — or perhaps the lack thereof — will be one of the main storylines throughout the 2020-21 offseason. The 29-year-old has publicly voiced dissatisfaction with the organization in the past, and another poor season followed comments from owner Dick Monfort that foreshadow a tight-budgeted winter don’t figure to improve the relationship.
Dodgers Interested in Trading for Nolan Arenado
MLB.com
The Dodgers acquired Mookie Betts barely more than nine months ago, then signed him to a 12-year, $365 million contract extension through 2032. Amid the short- and long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Dodgers maintained the National League’s largest payroll this year.
Rival execs think Cubs could engage in ‘heavy restart’ with roster
The Score
It appears Theo Epstein's sudden departure was only the first shoe to drop for the Chicago Cubs.
ESPN to broadcast four MLB games on Opening Day 2021
ESPN
The Los Angeles Dodgers will begin defense of their World Series championship on the road against the Colorado Rockies as part of an Opening Day quadrupleheader to be broadcast on ESPN on Thursday, April 1.
Yankees’ Aroldis Chapman says advisor stole $3M and spent it on exotic dancer, lavish lifestyle
Sports Casting
New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman may want to spend the offseason looking for a new financial advisor.
Mets’ Robinson Cano banned for year due to PED
ESPN
New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug and will be suspended for the entire 2021 season, sources told ESPN.
Ron Fowler Steps Down As Padres’ Chairman; Peter Seidler Named Control Person
San Diego Union-Tribune
The man who has guided the Padres through a transition from perennial loser to playoff team no longer will be in charge of the franchise’s day-to-day operation.
10 Teams That Could Heat Up MLB’s Chilly 2020-21 Free-Agency Market Bleacher Report
Theo Epstein: 10 Potential Landing Spots
The Big Lead
Theo Epstein is stepping down as president of baseball operations for the Chicago Cubs. After winning World Series with the Cubs and Boston Red Sox, Epstein would be right to take some time off to weep if he sees no more worlds to conquer, but in this economy, at just 46 years-old, he needs a job and he can probably have any one he wants in any field. Here are 10 potential destinations for the free agent.
Which top MLB free agents fit best on Blue Jays’ roster?
Sportsnet
One year after signing Hyun-Jin Ryu to the biggest pitching contract in the history of the franchise, the Toronto Blue Jays are once again positioned to be active in the free-agent market.
3 reasons Yadier Molina might stay, 3 he might go
MLB.com
Yadier Molina’s first at-bat of his career was on June 3, 2004. He was batting seventh, between Hector Luna and So Taguchi, for the best Cardinals team of my lifetime, and in that first at-bat, he popped out to the second baseman against Pittsburgh left-hander Oliver Perez, one of three players in that game who is still an active Major Leaguer. (Albert Pujols is the other.) He was wearing No. 41 and backing up Mike Matheny, the current manager of the Kansas City Royals.
Padres’ Mike Clevinger to undergo Tommy John surgery, signs 2-year deal
TSN
The San Diego Padres have signed right-handed pitcher Mike Clevinger to a two-year contract through the 2022 season, the team announced Monday evening.