Clutch Points The New York Yankees could utilize Aroldis Chapman in a different role in 2022. The flame throwing left-hander is not getting demoted, but reporter Bryan…
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MLB Further Cracks Down on Sticky Stuff Due to Suspected Cheating
Larry Brown Sports Major League Baseball is doubling down on its enforcement of foreign substance rules for the 2022 season. Umpires will be permitted to…
Dave Roberts guarantees Dodgers will win 2022 World Series: ‘Put it on record’
CBS Sports The whole "guarantee victory" thing has probably been beaten to a bloody pulp in the sports world at this point. The Joe Namath…
White Sox Offered Lucas Giolito Four-Year/$50MM Extension Prior To 2021 Season
MLB Trade Rumors The White Sox were known to be discussing a contract extension with Lucas Giolito last spring, and The Athletic’s James Fegan shares some details about the talks between…
Lefty reliever Andrew Miller announces retirement
The Athletic After a 16-year major-league career, left-handed reliever Andrew Miller told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Thursday he was retiring. Miller, 36, was a…
Every MLB Team’s Smartest 2022 Offseason Decision So Far
Bleacher Report Teams across Major League Baseball had a lot of work to do after the league lifted its lockout on March 10. Not even…
Rafael Devers: Red Sox haven’t offered me contract extension
The Score Rafael Devers hasn't received a contract extension offer from the Boston Red Sox, the third baseman told WEEI's Rob Bradford on Wednesday. The one-time All-Star said there…
A’s focused on moving Sean Manaea next
CBS Sports The A's have undertaken a deep teardown this winter and will very likely be a terrible team in 2022. Already gone are infield…
‘Shohei Ohtani Rule’ Among MLB Changes Implemented for 2022 Season
Bleacher Report Thanks to a rule change for the 2022 season and beyond, pitchers who are removed from the mound during games can remain in…
Nationals avoid arbitration with Juan Soto, Josh Bell
Yardbarker The Nationals have avoided arbitration with star outfielder Juan Soto and first baseman Josh Bell, reports Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Soto will make $17.1M, while Bell will collect an even $10M….
Trea Turner, Dodgers Agree to $21M Contract Ahead of Arbitration Deadline
Bleacher Report The Los Angeles Dodgers and star shortstop Trea Turner agreed to a $21 million contract in his final year of arbitration, according to USA…
Ranking MLB’s top 50 prospects for 2022
CBS Sports Spring training has arrived. In December, Major League Baseball's owners voted to lock out the players, triggering the league's first work stoppage since…
Marlins, Richard Bleier Agree To Contract Extension
MLB Trade Rumors The Marlins are in agreement on a two-year, $6MM contract extension with reliever Richard Bleier, reports Daniel Álvarez Montes of El EtxtraBase. The…
Gleyber Torres trade scenarios: 3 best fits for New York Yankees’ infielder
Sportsnaut While New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres isn’t being floated in MLB trade rumors, it doesn’t mean he’s a lock to stay in New York….
Braves Discussed Craig Kimbrel Trade With White Sox
MLB Trade Rumors The Atlanta Braves recently discussed a Craig Kimbrel trade with the White Sox, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, before the Braves signed Kenley Jansen….
In contacting Braves, other clubs, about Carlos Correa, Scott Boras was looking beyond 2022
The Athletic In conducting his due diligence for free-agent shortstop Carlos Correa, agent Scott Boras contacted perhaps half the major-league clubs. One of them was particularly…
Astros Jose Altuve reacts to Carlos Correa’s stunning decision to sign with Twins
Clutch Points The Houston Astros watched Carlos Correa depart in free agency, and now their former No. 1 overall pick is set for the next chapter of…
Marlins Sign Jorge Soler to 3-Year, $36 Million Contract
Bleacher Report Jorge Soler helped lead the Atlanta Braves to a championship as the World Series MVP, but his time with the team is reportedly…
Matt Chapman Rejected 10-Year, $150MM Offer After 2019 Season
MLB Trade Rumors Before hip surgery knocked Matt Chapman out of the 2020 playoffs, the A’s had offered their superstar third baseman a 10-year extension worth $150MM, writes…
Three Ideal Michael Conforto Landing Spots
Sportsnaut MLB spring training is underway but there are still a few notable free agents available that could boost a team’s roster before the season…
Latest On Carlos Correa’s Market
MLB Trade Rumors Carlos Correa remains on the free agent market, as possible suitors like the Yankees, Phillies, Tigers and Rangers have all seemingly decided not…
Trevor Story to Decide Between Giants, Red Sox, More Suitors ‘Soon’
Bleacher Report Free-agent shortstop Trevor Story will soon decide between signing with the Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants or two other unnamed teams, per…
Four Ideal Jose Ramirez Trade Destinations
Sportsnaut Cleveland Guardians star Jose Ramirez is popping up in MLB trade rumors with his franchise seemingly focused on trimming payroll instead of contending. If the All-Star…
Phillies, Marlins in on Nick Castellanos
CBS Sports Major League Baseball's hot stove has been relit since the owner-imposed lockout was lifted last week. On Wednesday alone, we saw Matt Chapman traded and Freddie…
Trevor Bauer’s Administrative Leave Extended Through April 16
MLB Trade Rumors TODAY: Bauer’s administrative leave has been extended another month, through April 16 (Jorge Castillo of The Los Angeles Times was among those to…
Potential Landing Spots for Yankees First Baseman Luke Voit
CBS Sports Earlier this week, the New York Yankees signed first baseman Anthony Rizzo to a two-year pact. Rizzo's return, in addition to New York's reported interest in Freddie Freeman throughout…
Kris Bryant Signs with Rockies for 7 years $182M
SI Wednesday morning the Philadelphia Phillies got their outfielder in Kyle Schwarber, just a few hours later, the Colorado Rockies got their man in Kris…
3 ideal trade destinations for Rays’ Austin Meadows
Sportsnaut According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows has been mentioned in trade talks. This would fall in line with the…