As the free-agent dominoes fall this offseason, it is still important to consider which players we might see wearing different uniforms next season.
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Phillies Acquire Nick Nelson From Yankees
The Phillies have acquired right-hander Nick Nelson and catcher Donny Sands from the Yankees in exchange for minor league first baseman T.J. Rumfield and minor league lefty Joel Valdez, per announcements from both clubs.
Yankees Designate Clint Frazier, Rougned Odor And Tyler Wade For Assignment
The Yankees designated outfielder Clint Frazier, infielder Rougned Odor and infielder Tyler Wade for assignment ahead of Friday's 6 p.m. ET deadline all clubs faced to set 40-man rosters.
4 best Javier Báez free agent landing spots
Javier Báez is one of the most fascinating players in the 2021-’22 MLB free agency. An electrifying fielder capable of making stunning highlights with the glove and bat, Báez’s personality and passion for baseball represent the direction this game is headed.
20 MLB players who could be traded this winter
MLB's off-season is in full swing, with all 30 teams currently plotting their winter chess moves as we speak. This season's free-agent class is more exciting than recent years, but that market is not the only avenue teams have to improve. Let's take a look at some guys who could find themselves on the trading block.
Angels Shohei Ohtani is unanimous American League MVP, becoming first two-way player to win
Shohei Ohtani put it all together in 2021 and the Los Angeles Angels' two-way superstar earned himself the American League Most Valuable Player award Thursday, receiving all 30 first-place votes for his historic campaign.
The 10 moments that defined Shohei Ohtani’s 2021 AL MVP season
It became clear at about the midway point of the 2021 season that this day would come. The day that Shohei Ohtani would be named the 2021 American League Most Valuable Player.
Rays Have Reportedly Made Record Extension Offer To Wander Franco
Wander Franco’s big league career spans just 70 games and 104 days, but Yancen Pujols of El Caribe, a news outlet in Franco’s native Dominican Republic, reports that the Rays have put forth what would be a record-setting contract offer to the 20-year-old shortstop (Twitter thread). Exact terms aren’t known, but Pujols indicates that the offer is at least ten years in length and would land somewhere in the $150-200MM range. That’d go well beyond the eight-year, $100MM contract Ronald Acuna Jr. signed in Atlanta — the current record for a player with under a year of Major League service time.
3 best Marcus Stroman free-agent destinations
Right-hander Marcus Stroman is one of the premier starting pitchers on the MLB free-agent market. Coming off a highly productive and reliable 2021 campaign in what was his first full season with the New York Mets, Stroman proved himself to be a top-of-the-rotation force.
Yankees owner says no extension talks yet with Aaron Judge
It wasn't too long ago that New York Yankees star Aaron Judge burst onto the scene with a then-rookie-record 52 home runs in 2017. Judge is now one year away from free agency, and if he had his way, he would spent the rest of his career with the Yankees.
Blue Jays lefty Robbie Ray wins American League Cy Young Award
Toronto Blue Jays starter Robbie Ray was named the 2021 American League Cy Young Award winner Wednesday, receiving 29 of 30 first-place votes from the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
3 free agents Red Sox must sign in 2021 MLB Free Agency
The Boston Red Sox had another impressive season that saw them make it to the American League Championship Series. After starting off the season as the hottest team in baseball, they had a collapse after the All-Star break but turned it on when it mattered and were able to sneak into the playoffs.
Red Sox Among ‘Many’ Teams Interested in Free Agent Javier Baez
The Boston Red Sox are among the "many" suitors for free-agent infielder Javier Baez, according to MLB Network's Jon Heyman.
Marcus Stroman shows he has no desire to sign with Yankees
The New York Yankees have previously seemed interested in signing free agent starting pitcher Marcus Stroman. However, it appears that the interest isn't exactly mutual.
Mets finalizing deal to hire Billy Eppler as GM
The New York Mets are finalizing a deal to hire Billy Eppler as their next general manager, MLB Network's Jon Heyman reports.
Yankees met with free agent Freddie Freeman
Freddie Freeman is one of the most intriguing free agents this offseason. The lifelong Atlanta Braves first baseman wants to return to the only team he has played for. But he is keeping all options open.
Randy Arozarena wins AL Rookie of the Year award
Sportsnet Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena, who first debuted in 2019 before shining in the 2020 playoffs and then compiling an excellent first season in 2021,…
MLB free agent predictions: Landing spots for top 20 players
Major League Baseball's offseason is now officially underway, with free agents able to sign wherever they please. Some players, like left-handed pitcher Andrew Heaney, have already found new homes; others are certain to follow between now and Dec. 1, when the current Collective Bargaining Agreement expires. The owners are expected to lock out the players at that point, bringing the offseason to a halt.
Ranking the Top 10 Landing Spots for Astros’ Justin Verlander in MLB Free Agency
Now more than a year removed from having Tommy John surgery in October 2020, Justin Verlander is looking to get back to work in 2022.
Potential Match for Matt Chapman in Trade
The tea leaves in Oakland aren’t painting a pretty picture of what is to come. A few weeks ago, they let manager Bob Melvin depart and join the Padres, seemingly just to save themselves a few million in salary. Then they declined a $4MM option on Jake Diekman, a fair enough price for a solid lefty reliever. Then there were the recent comments of general manager David Forst, who said that they are willing to listen to trade offers for any of their players. “This is the cycle for the A’s. We have to listen and be open to whatever comes out of this. This is our lot in Oakland until it’s not.” Everything seems to be pointing towards a big sell-off in Oakland, with their arbitration-eligible players likely to be exchanged for younger and cheaper alternatives.
Aaron Judge’s message on future will please Yankees fans
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge has proven to be a cornerstone piece of the franchise over the last number of seasons. With just one year of arbitration remaining before he becomes a free agent, Judge has made it very clear: He wants to stay with the Yankees for his entire career.
Big-Name MLB Players Who Could Get Traded This Offseason
Baseball fans need to brace themselves for a 2021 MLB offseason that features a robust free-agent class and a bitter labor dispute, in which a work stoppage seems imminent.
Execs say the most-coveted free agent is …
Unlike some of the top-heavy groups we’ve seen in recent years, the free-agent class of 2021-22 is loaded. And with the GM Meetings having just wrapped up, this seemed like a good time to get a sense of how the industry views the top of the class.
Cody Bellinger in danger of losing starting job with Dodgers?
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been very patient with Cody Bellinger all season, but it appears the outfielder may be running out of time to correct his struggles.
MLB Reportedly Places Marcell Ozuna On Administrative Leave
Major League Baseball has placed Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna on administrative leave as it continues to investigate domestic violence allegations made against him, reports David O’Brien of The Athletic. MLB has not made a formal announcement.
Freddie Freeman likely to test free agency?
Freddie Freeman has spent his entire career with the Atlanta Braves, but his future beyond the 2021 season remains uncertain for now.
MLB Denies Hunter Renfroe’s ‘Completely Wrong’ Claim About Red Sox’s COVID-19 Testing
Major League Baseball quickly pushed back against claims made by Boston Red Sox outfielder Hunter Renfroe alleging the league told his club to stop testing for COVID-19 amid a recent outbreak.