Bleacher Report Veteran starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw has been a staple of the Los Angeles Dodgers rotation since he made his MLB debut in 2008,…
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20 MLB trade candidates
CBS Sports The 2022-23 offseason has begun and there has already been one major free-agent signing: Edwin Díaz returned to the Mets on a reliever record…
Tigers eyeing Willson Contreras in free agency
The Score The Detroit Tigers are interested in signing All-Star catcher Willson Contreras, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris knows Contreras…
Shohei Ohtani will not be traded this offseason
CBS Sports The Los Angeles Angels will not trade two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani this offseason, GM Perry Minasian told reporters Monday night (via The Athletic). Ohtani signed a one-year,…
2022 MLB awards finalists: Sandy Alcantara, Max Fried, Julio Urias vie for NL Cy Young
The Score The Baseball Writers' Association of America is revealing each league's three finalists for Major League Baseball's four major awards: Most Valuable Player, Cy…
Ranking the top 10 MLB free-agent shortstops in a star-studded offseason class
The Athletic Last offseason’s star-studded free-agent shortstop class was the best in baseball history, with Carlos Correa, Corey Seager, Marcus Semien, Javier Báez, Trevor Story and Chris Taylor combining to sign nearly $1…
Edwin Diaz, Mets agree to 5-year, $102 million deal
ESPN Star closer Edwin Diaz and the New York Mets are in agreement on a five-year, $102 million contract, pending a physical, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN's…
Astros’ Jeremy Pena caps brilliant rookie season with World Series MVP
ESPN Over the course of one amazing rookie season, Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena has moved beyond his spring training status as Carlos Correa's successor. At this point, it might…
Braves Must Keep Tabs on Trea Turner Following Latest Dansby Swanson MLB Rumors
Bleacher Report As the Atlanta Braves watch the 2022 World Series unfold without them, they're planning to regroup and reload in the offseason. Atlanta won…
Red Sox want Alex Verdugo to take next step in 2023; could they trade him instead?
Mass Live At first glance, it’s easy to view Alex Verdugo as an important piece of the 2023 Red Sox. He’s still just 26, fills a…
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: ‘I would never sign with the Yankees, not even dead’
The Score Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. isn't a fan of the New York Yankees. "I like to play in New York, I like to kill…
Ranking Top 10 Landing Spots for Mets’ Edwin Díaz
Bleacher Report Edwin Díaz is about to get paid. The right-hander has always had electric stuff dating back to his time with the Seattle Mariners, and…
Brian Cashman: Aaron Judge ‘placed a bet on himself, and that bet has paid off’
The Score New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman was mum about Aaron Judge's future on Friday, but he made sure to compliment the outfielder after a…
White Sox manager Pedro Grifol uncertain about Jose Abreu’s future
The Score New Chicago White Sox skipper Pedro Grifol isn't sure if first baseman Jose Abreu will return to the team next season. "I think all 30 managers want…
White Sox officially name Pedro Grifol as new manager
CBS Chicago The Chicago White Sox officially named Pedro Grifol as their new manager on Thursday, replacing Tony La Russa, who retired last month. Grifol, 52, spent…
Mets ‘prioritizing’ Edwin Díaz and Brandon Nimmo in free agency
CBS Sports The New York Mets have one of the largest free agent classes in baseball this offseason and they are prioritizing closer Edwin Díaz and center fielder Brandon Nimmo, reports…
5 Bold MLB Offseason Predictions This Winter
Bleacher Report The 2022-23 MLB offseason is going to be wild. On the plus side, at least they don't need to sign a new collective…
La Liga president claims football misses Lionel Messi in dig at Ligue 1
90 Min La Liga president Javier Tebas has taken a dig at Ligue 1, saying that football has missed Lionel Messi since the seven-time Ballon…
Mets in trade discussions with other clubs; multiple MLB teams see ‘no appetite’ from Angels to move Shohei Ohtani
Yahoo! Sports In the three weeks since losing to the San Diego Padres in the Wild Card Series, the Mets have been in conversation with many teams…
Cleveland Guardians boast franchise-record 4 Gold Glove winners
The Athletic The Guardians’ bloop-and-scoot offense received plenty of attention this summer and fall. Their pitching staff, the eternal anchor of the franchise, silenced hitters…
Red Sox LHP Chris Sale will not exercise opt-out clause
MLB Trade Rumors In one of the least-surprising opt-out decisions in recent memory, left-hander Chris Sale has informed the Red Sox that he will not exercise the…
Where is Aaron Judge getting his ‘pot of gold’? Landing spots if he ditches the Yankees
The Athletic Aaron Judge made the “all-time best bet” on himself. That’s what Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said before the playoffs, and now he’s tasked with locking…
3 free agents the Yankees should target
Sportsnaut The narrative for Aaron Boone’s New York Yankees in the postseason hasn’t been too generous to fans. Coming from a club that was on…
How Kyle Schwarber became the Phillies’ leader in the clubhouse
The Athletic Kyle Schwarber fiddled his glove-encased thumbs in search of the right vibe. Several hours before Game 2 of the World Series, music from a…
Ranking the Chances for Every MLB Team to Land Mets’ Jacob deGrom in Free Agency
Bleacher Report Unless he reverses course and decides not to exercise the opt-out clause in his contract with the New York Mets, Jacob deGrom is about to…
Nolan Arenado opting into remainder of deal with Cardinals
The Score St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado won't be opting out of his contract, a source told Katie Woo of The Athletic. Arenado will pocket $144 million…
San Francisco Giants could target other big free agents to help ‘entice’ Aaron Judge
Sportsnaut The San Francisco Giants may not just make a big swing at top free agent Aaron Judge this winter, they reportedly could target a…
Red Sox don’t plan to give J.D. Martinez qualifying offer
The Score The J.D. Martinez era in Boston could be coming to an end. The Boston Red Sox aren't planning to extend the one-year, $19.65-million qualifying offer to the…