Braves Claim Penn Murfee, Designate Yonny Chirinos
2023/11/braves-claim-penn-murfee-designate-yonny-chirinos.htmlChirinos has enough service time to reject an outright assignment to Triple-A, though it seems likely that the Braves will just release him in the event that he clears waivers, thus handling one bit of arbitration-related business.
NL Central Notes: Shildt, Brewers, Morel, Keller, Cruz
2023/11/nl-central-notes-shildt-brewers-morel-keller-cruz.htmlThe Pirates were known to have had some talks with Mitch Keller about a contract extension last May, and while no deal was hammered out, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette writes that "talks gained traction during the middle of last season, though the up-and-down nature of performance mixed with business led both sides to press pause until the fall or winter." Keller had an overall solid 2023 season, but ran into a midseason slump with a 6.28 ERA over five starts in July.
Royals, Bobby Witt Jr. Have Had “Some Talks Here And There” About Extension
2023/11/royals-bobby-witt-jr-have-had-some-talks-here-and-there-about-extension.htmlEven if the two sides are in the proverbial "talking about having some talks" phase of negotiations, expect things to…
White Sox Not Expected To Match Franchise-Record Payroll
2023/11/white-sox-not-expected-to-match-franchise-record-payroll.htmlThe first order of business was reshuffling the coaching staff under second-year manager Pedro Grifol.
MLB Trade Rumors: Bringing You Independent Hot Stove News And Analysis For 18 Years
2023/11/mlb-trade-rumors-bringing-you-independent-hot-stove-news-and-analysis-for-18-years.html18 years is a long time, especially for an internet business.
Padres Took Out A $50MM Loan In September To Cover Payroll
2023/11/padres-took-out-a-50mm-loan-in-september-to-cover-payroll.htmlNonetheless, several team officials repeated the idea that this loan was nothing more than business as usual, whether speaking on behalf of the team or not.
Quick Hits: Uniform Employee Contracts, Hamels, Maddon
2023/11/quick-hits-uniform-employee-contracts-hamels-maddon.htmlThe first order of business appears to be a return to Philadelphia, where the Phillies plan to honor Hamels sometime next season.
Previewing Qualifying Offer Decisions: Position Players
2023/10/previewing-qualifying-offer-decisions-position-players.htmlOne of the first orders of business is the qualifying offer, which will have to be issued within five days of the beginning of the offseason.
Offseason Outlook: Boston Red Sox
2023/10/offseason-outlook-boston-red-sox-13.htmlAs mentioned up top, the recent skid cost Bloom his job, which means the first order of business is to figure out who makes the decisions now.
Poll: What Team Will Craig Counsell Manage In 2024?
2023/10/poll-what-team-will-craig-counsell-manage-in-2024.htmlIt is also possible that Stearns might be a little preoccupied with other business given the unexpected resignation of GM Billy Eppler, though the managerial search was expected to take priority over the efforts to find a new general manager (who would act as Stearns' chief lieutenant).
Which Draft Picks Each Team Would Forfeit By Signing A Qualified Free Agent
2023/10/which-draft-picks-each-team-would-forfeit-by-signing-a-qualified-free-agent-3.htmlOhtani's name looms large in this category, as several of these clubs might not proceed with major offseason business until they know one way or the other if they can land the two-way superstar.
Giants Interview Alyssa Nakken For Manager’s Job
2023/10/giants-interview-alyssa-nakken-for-managers-job.htmlNakken has been a member of San Francisco's organization since 2014, starting as an intern and then working in "a hybrid role within the front office that included event logistics, business development and coordinating health and wellness initiatives," Baggarly writes.
NL East Notes: Castellanos, Marlins, Nationals
2023/10/nl-east-notes-castellanos-marlins-nationals.htmlMiami native Nick Castellanos was heavily linked to the Marlins when he was a free agent during the 2021-22 offseason, and Castellanos told The Athletic's Matt Gelb earlier this week that he very nearly agreed to join the team before the lockout halted winter business in early December 2021.
Offseason Outlook: Cleveland Guardians
2023/10/offseason-outlook-cleveland-guardians-2.htmlFinding a new manager is the first order of business for the Guardians, as Terry Francona is retiring after a Cooperstown-worthy managerial career.
Offseason Outlook: Texas Rangers
2023/11/offseason-outlook-texas-rangers-13.htmlOn the one hand, that's a bit of important winter business handled early....except that this particular offseason happens to have a certain generational talent available who needs a designated hitter role.
Offseason Outlook: San Francisco Giants
2023/10/offseason-outlook-san-francisco-giants-13.htmlThe first order of business is finding a new manager.
NL East Notes: Phillies, Mets, Braves
2023/10/nl-east-notes-phillies-mets-braves.htmlAt the time, the club was reportedly focused on candidates who would be focus primarily on the club's business operations.
AL West Notes: Mariners, Astros, Angels
2023/10/al-west-notes-mariners-astros-angels.htmlDiscovery announced earlier this year that they planned on exiting the RSN business.
Felix Bautista To Undergo Tommy John Surgery, Signs Through 2025 Season
2023/09/felix-bautista-to-undergo-tommy-john-surgery-signs-through-2025-season.htmlHe won't have any business to attend to in that time," Elias said.
Brayan Bello, Nick Pivetta Open To Extensions With Red Sox
2023/09/brayan-bello-nick-pivetta-open-to-extensions-with-red-sox.htmlThe Red Sox are facing an uncertain offseason, with the first order of business surely being replacing chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom, who the club fired earlier this month.
Brian O’Halloran Accepts New Role With Red Sox
2023/09/brian-ohalloran-accepts-new-role-with-red-sox.htmlGiven his considerable front office experience and years working alongside names like Theo Epstein, Ben Cherington and Dave Dombrowski, he'd likely have drawn plenty of interest from other teams had he opted to explore opportunities in other organizations for the first time since 2001, when he was breaking into the business as an intern with the Padres.
Shohei Ohtani Undergoes Elbow Surgery
2023/09/shohei-ohtani-undergoes-elbow-surgery.htmlOhtani's free agency will be the key storyline of the 2023-24 offseason, and it isn't a reach to say that…
Orioles Claim Jorge Lopez From Marlins
2023/09/orioles-claim-jorge-lopez-from-marlins.htmlSince Lopez surely wouldn't have been tendered a deal from the Marlins, the move provides a bit of salary relief for the Fish as they get an early jump on some offseason business.
Reinsdorf: No Intention To Sell White Sox
2023/08/reinsdorf-no-intention-to-sell-white-sox.htmlEarlier this month, Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago Business wrote that Sox ownership had considered the possibility of leaving Guaranteed Rate Field when the club's lease expired after the 2029 season.
Dodgers Claim Tyson Miller, Move Tony Gonsolin To 60-Day IL
2023/08/dodgers-claim-tyson-miller-move-tony-gonsolin-to-60-day-il.htmlLos Angeles certainly isn't going into a season with such an unproven set of pitchers, so adding some front-of-the-rotation experience will be a key part of the Dodgers' winter business.