Nationals Select Eddie Rosario, Jesse Winker, Matt Barnes
2024/03/nationals-select-eddie-rosario-jesse-winker-matt-barnes.htmlRosario has typically been a roughly average hitter throughout his career, as exemplified by him .255/.305/.450 with a wRC+ of exactly 100 in 142 games with the Braves last year. … The Nationals announced this morning that they've selected the contracts of right-hander Matt Barnes, outfielder Eddie Rosario, and outfielder Jesse Winker.
Braves Release Charlie Culberson
2024/03/braves-release-charlie-culberson.htmlThe transactional shuffles were part of an odd year overall for Culberson, who played in only 27 games with Triple-A Gwinnett and in exactly one game at the Major League level. … The Braves twice designated Culberson for assignment and he chose free agency rather than an outright assignment, though Culberson quickly rejoined the organization on a new contract.
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Offseason In Review: Chicago White Sox
2024/03/offseason-in-review-chicago-white-sox-16.htmlThe projected White Sox rotation has produced exactly two good Major League seasons to date: Soroka's 4-WAR effort in 2019, and Flexen's 3-WAR 2021. … In February, Getz added Dominic Fletcher in a trade with the Diamondbacks, hopefully filling the Sox's long-standing right field vacancy in the process.
Braves Sign Adam Duvall
2024/03/braves-sign-adam-duvall.htmlHe missed exactly two months and returned to post .223/.273/.474 slash that's right in line with his career marks. … Less than one month after Atlanta president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos indicated that the team was not planning to platoon newly acquired outfielder Jarred Kelenic in left field, Anthopoulos now tells the Braves beat the opposite: the righty-hitting Duvall will pair with the left-handed Kelenic in left field (X link via Gabe Burns of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution).
Padres Acquire Dylan Cease
2024/03/padres-finalizing-deal-for-dylan-cease.htmlThe Santa Clara product has exactly two years of service. … The Padres announced the acquisition of the right-hander from the White Sox for four players: prospects Drew Thorpe, Jairo Iriarte and Samuel Zavala and big league reliever Steven Wilson.
Offseason In Review: Kansas City Royals
2024/03/offseason-in-review-kansas-city-royals-15.htmlWhile Lugo and Wacha aren't exactly aces, the Royals hope they've unearthed one in the 26-year-old Ragans, who starred for them following his acquisition in the Aroldis Chapman swap with Texas. … Kansas City spent more money on one individual signing, right-hander Seth Lugo, than they had in the entire 2022-23 offseason.
Offseason In Review: Cleveland Guardians
2024/03/offseason-in-review-cleveland-guardians-3.htmlIt was almost exactly a year ago that DSG filed for bankruptcy, throwing into question the broadcasting contracts held between the corporation's Bally Sports regional sports networks and 14 Major League teams. … The Guardians, Twins, Rangers, Reds, and Diamondbacks stood out within the group since DSG was paying those teams reduced rights fees for the 2023 season before a bankruptcy court ordered the restoration of those fees.
Offseason In Review: New York Yankees
2024/03/offseason-in-review-new-york-yankees-15.htmlVerdugo has been exactly a league-average (100 wRC+, 100 OPS+) hitter over the last two seasons, and given the whispers of behind-the-scenes discord with Boston manager Alex Cora, a change of scenery might be just what Verdugo needs to get on track. … Michael King emerged as an intriguing starter with New York last year and looks to step right into San Diego's rotation --- at worst, King can be a lockdown reliever for the Padres if he doesn't stick as a starting pitcher.
Offseason In Review: Oakland Athletics
2024/03/offseason-in-review-oakland-athletics-14.htmlMuch has yet to be settled until then, including the rather important detail of where exactly the A's will be playing during the 2025-27 seasons. … The right-hander did pitch better as the season went on, however, which could hint that he might have a smoother time of things in a more stable capacity as a starting pitcher.
Offseason In Review: Toronto Blue Jays
2024/03/offseason-in-review-toronto-blue-jays-16.htmlRe-signing Kiermaier brought at least one left-handed hitter back into the fold, but Kiermaier, Vogelbach, Biggio, and Varsho (none of whom are exactly premium bats) represent the current allotment of lefty swingers on the projected roster. … When a right-hander is on the mound, spring non-roster invite Daniel Vogelbach figures to get some time in the DH spot, as his minor league contract has now been selected to the Opening Day roster.
Pirates’ Dauri Moreta To Miss Significant Time With Ligament Injury In Elbow
2024/03/pirates-reliever-dauri-moreta-elbow-injury.htmlWhile Moreta isn't exactly a household name, he stepped up and cemented himself as a solid middle relief arm in Pittsburgh last season. … March 6: Moreta is dealing with a ligament injury in his right elbow, Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk announced Wednesday (X link via Stumpf).
Offseason In Review: Arizona Diamondbacks
2024/03/offseason-in-review-arizona-diamondbacks-16.htmlHis .232/.323/.391 batting line was almost exactly league average after accounting for the extreme pitcher-friendly nature of Seattle's T-Mobile Park. … There'll be plenty of strikeouts, but that's a trade-off Arizona was willing to accept to add a righty power bat to a lineup that has been built largely around athletic contact hitters.
Kyle Tucker On Extension: Some Talks But No Offer
2024/02/kyle-tucker-on-extension-some-talks-but-no-offer.htmlBryan Reynolds got exactly $100MM from the Pirates while Matt Olson got $168MM from Atlanta. … He's also received solid grades for his glovework in right field.
Kendrick, Hall Express Frustration With Absence Of Chase Field Renovation Deal
2024/02/kendrick-hall-express-frustration-with-absence-of-chase-field-renovation-deal.html… There’s a bit of frustration on my part because we thought we’d be at a position now where we…… "I don't think, in the world that we live in, threats are the right way to do business.
Red Sox Sign Liam Hendriks
2024/02/red-sox-close-to-deal-with-liam-hendriks.htmlWhile they're not exactly tearing things down to the studs as part of a deep rebuild, they do seem to be aware that they need to think about the long term after a couple of last place finishes in the A.L. … This weekend's trade of righty John Schreiber to the Royals opened a 40-man spot in Boston, so a corresponding move for Hendriks isn't necessary.
NL Notes: Grichuk, D’Backs, Kiermaier, Keller, Lodolo
2024/02/nl-notes-grichuk-dbacks-kiermaier-keller-lodolo.htmlLodolo told MLB.com's Mark Sheldon that he isn't feeling any pain in his left leg, and though he isn't up to feeling exactly normal just yet, Lodolo and manager David Bell are hopeful the pitcher can be ready to be part of the Opening Day roster. … Keller is under arbitration control through the 2025 season, and the right-hander has emerged as the de facto ace of the Pirates' rotation over the last two seasons.
Orioles Have Shown Interest In Jesús Luzardo
2024/02/orioles-have-shown-interest-in-jesus-luzardo.htmlIt's unclear exactly when the trade talks took place. … He made four April starts last year before going on the injured list due to a left biceps strain, later being diagnosed with a partial tear in his right lat, never making it back to the club.
Young: Rangers Do Not Expect Further Additions
2024/02/rangers-rumors-dont-expect-resign-jordan-montgomery.htmlIn other words, depending on where exactly Montgomery's AAV lands, he'd cost the Rangers something in the vicinity of an extra $7-9MM on top of what he's earning. … Right now, sitting about $6MM over the first barrier, the Rangers are only on the hook for a 30% overage fee.
Athletics Notes: Stripling, Wood, Montas, Waldichuk, Bullpen
2024/02/athletics-notes-stripling-wood-montas-waldichuk-bullpen.htmlThe Athletics' offseason has been dominated by news about their planned move to Las Vegas, including the still-ongoing question of where exactly the team is going to play during the three-year gap between the end of their lease at the Oakland Coliseum and the opening of their new ballpark in Vegas in 2028. … Montas posted a 3.70 ERA over 537 2/3 innings with Oakland from 2017-22, but the righty has been plagued by injuries and under-performance since the A's dealt Montas to the Yankees at the 2022 trade deadline.
White Sox Interested In Dominic Smith
2024/02/white-sox-interested-in-dominic-smith.htmlBut that didn't exactly work out. … He played through a partially-torn labrum in 2021 and then suffered a right ankle sprain in 2022.
Corey Seager Undergoes Sports Hernia Surgery
2024/01/corey-seager-undergoes-sports-hernia-surgery.htmlIt's unclear exactly when Seager first noticed the issue, but it didn't seem to impact his performance at all. … Since then, he's also made trips to the injured list due to a couple of left hamstring strains, a right hand fracture and a right thumb sprain.
Rockies Re-Sign Josh Rogers
2024/01/rockies-re-sign-josh-rogers.htmlThe PCL isn't exactly the best place for a homer-prone pitcher to find his form, but Rogers will return for another season as a depth option for Colorado. … The introduction of the three-batter rule may have also cursed Rogers' career --- left-handed batters have a .411 OPS over 121 plate appearances against Rogers in the majors, while right-handed hitters have an absurd 1.048 OPS against Rogers in 268 PA.
Cubs Sign Hector Neris
2024/01/cubs-sign-hector-neris.htmlIt's fair to assume that some regression is in order, and these troubling secondary metrics aren't exactly a great sign for a pitcher who turns 35 in June. … The Cubs have signed right-hander Hector Neris to a one-year, $9MM contract, ESPN's Jeff Passan reports (via X).
Pirates Owner Bob Nutting Aiming For “Contention Throughout The Season”
2024/01/pirates-owner-bob-nutting-aiming-for-contention-throughout-the-season.htmlThe reinforcements aren't exactly rock-solid, given how Tellez, Gonzales, and Perez were all either ineffective or injured during the 2023 season. … We’re short of that still, but the progression is clearly going in the right direction.