Reds Open To Buying, Spending At Trade Deadline
2023/06/reds-open-to-buying-spending-at-trade-deadline.htmlSince the youngsters are contributing already and the NL Central seems to be wide open, the Reds could be in the unexpected position of finding themselves looking to add at the trade deadline. … You’d have to find the right match to make that trade," the GM said.
The Opener: A’s, Pasquantino, Rangers, Angels
2023/06/the-opener-as-pasquantino-rangers-angels.htmlLooking to the rest of the series, Angels righty Jaime Barria will take on Rangers righty Jon Gray in Game 2. … Amendments that have been suggested include ensuring the A's home games are not exempt from the state's 9% Live Entertainment Tax and requiring the A's to match their past donation commitments to California food banks with similar commitments in Nevada.
Looking Back On The 58 Players Who Hit 30 Or More Home Runs In 2019
2023/05/looking-back-on-the-58-players-who-hit-30-or-more-home-runs-in-2019.htmlHe finally landed the long-term deal he was looking for, signing with the Reds for four years and $64MM. … Muncy's 35 long balls were an exact match for what he hit in his 2018 breakout.
Yankees Option Franchy Cordero, Select Jake Bauers
2023/04/yankees-option-franchy-cordero.htmlCordero has bounced around a few teams since making his debut for the Padres in 2017, with teams looking to unlock the raw power which makes him such an enticing player. … A corresponding move will come before tonight's match with the Rangers, but there's been some reporting that the team will select Triple-A outfielder Jake Bauers.
The Opener: Brewers Vs Cardinals, Florial, FAs
2023/04/the-opener-brewers-vs-cardinals-florial-fas.htmlTwo areas of free agency that could be worth keeping an eye on in particular are first base, where the…… A particularly noteworthy match-up is set to occur this evening, with the Cardinals headed to Milwaukee to take on the Brewers at 7:10pm CT tonight.
Offseason In Review: Minnesota Twins
2023/03/offseason-in-review-minnesota-twins-15.htmlThe Twins' focus thereafter shifted to courting Correa and simultaneously looking to upgrade behind the plate. … It won't be a conventional platoon setup, but the Twins can maximize matchups against particularly tough opponents and feel good about the gloves behind the plate, as Jeffers is a strong defender himself.
Athletics Trade Cristian Pache To Phillies
2023/03/athletics-trade-cristian-pache-phillies.htmlHe'll head over to a new organization that will undoubtedly be looking to improve that control in order to get those earned runs down. … They've found a match to their liking in Philadelphia, who'll presumably use Pache as a reserve outfielder and perhaps a righty-swinging complement to left-handed-hitting center fielder Brandon Marsh.
Revisiting The Best Fits For Jurickson Profar
2023/03/revisiting-the-best-fits-for-jurickson-profar.htmlRays: Tampa Bay has been looking for a left-handed bat for much of the winter. … Profar's offensive upside is limited, so the Rays probably feel confident they can match it with in-house options.
Offseason In Review: Texas Rangers
2023/03/offseason-in-review-texas-rangers-13.htmlEveryone in the AL West is looking up at the Astros. … The Rangers even went so far as to reportedly meet with Carlos Rodon after they'd already signed deGrom, but that match obviously never came to fruition.
AL West Notes: Brown, Whitley, Astros, Pache
2023/02/al-west-notes-brown-whitley-astros-pache.html“I’m not in the panic mode, but I also will keep my eyes open because I’m always looking for depth,” Dana Brown said. … The prospect hype on him was strong enough that he got to #7 on BA's top 100 in 2021, though his bat hasn't developed to match his strong defense.
The Opener: Solano, Outfield Market, Live Chats
2023/02/the-opener-solano-outfield-market-live-chats.htmlLooking beyond Profar, though, there are few players remaining who seem like strong bets to receive major league deals at this point. … Presumably, a big league deal with the right-handed-hitting Solano will rule out a match between the Twins and formerly rumored target Yuli Gurriel.
Rangers Sign Robbie Grossman
2023/02/rangers-to-sign-robbie-grossman.htmlBen Gamel and Tyler Naquin are among lower-profile role-playing corner outfielders still looking for jobs. … It's certainly possible Texas looks to augment the group with a more established veteran in a midseason trade -- particularly if they're in the playoff hunt by July -- but they figure to mix and match out there in the season's early going.
Falvey: Bullpen Upgrades “Not A Priority”
2023/02/falvey-bullpen-upgrades-not-a-priority.htmlLopez will be looking for a bounceback after that frustrating finish to his 2022 campaign, though the club also has other intriguing names in the mix that could step up. … What Jovani Moran did the last month of the season, it's something he can really build upon." Jax also moved from a starter to a reliever in 2022, and while he didn't match Duran's results, he still did well.
Rays Extend Yandy Diaz
2023/01/rays-close-to-contract-extension-with-yandy-diaz.htmlDiaz and the Rays were slated for an arbitration hearing to determine his 2023 salary after not reaching an agreement by the filing deadline --- Diaz was looking for $6.3MM and the club countered with $5.5MM. … Between the yet-unknown specifics of Diaz's contract numbers and the unresolved arbitration cases, the Rays are likely to match or exceed their previous franchise high for payroll, even if their overall spending is still quite modest by league-wide standards.
Cardinals Among Teams To Inquire On Marlins’ Starters
2023/01/cardinals-trade-rumors-marlins-starters-pablo-lopez.htmlThe Cardinals have a solid-looking rotation on the surface, with each of Jordan Montgomery, Miles Mikolas, Adam Wainwright, Steven Matz and Jack Flaherty likely to slot into the starting five. … Finances shouldn't play a major consideration for the Cardinals anyhow; they're on pace to roughly match last year's $163MM payroll, and president of baseball ops John Mozeliak had previously indicated the ability to increase payroll.
Twins Claim Oliver Ortega, Designate Blayne Enlow
2023/01/twins-claim-oliver-ortega-designate-blayne-enlow.htmlFor a club looking for extra pitching depth, they may be attracted to Enlow's arsenal and prospect pedigree.… In the minors, his strikeout rate was an exact match for his MLB work, coming in at 22.3%.
The Opener: Correa, Houser, Released Infielders
2023/01/the-opener-correa-houser-released-infielders.htmlAdrian Houser already seemed like a possible trade candidate for Milwaukee considering the number of clubs looking for starting pitching in a thin market, but with even more depth in Milwaukee now, it's possible that a trade has become even likelier. … The Orioles stand out as a particularly interesting match for either Moustakas or La Stella because they recently pursued a lefty infielder in a similar contractual situation: first baseman Eric Hosmer, who ultimately landed with the Cubs.
The Opener: SP Market, White Sox, MLBTR Chat
2023/01/the-opener-sp-market-white-sox-mlbtr-chat.htmlThe Mets, who have expressed a willingness to listen to offers on Carlos Carrasco, could also provide a back-end option to teams looking to add to the rotation. … Toronto appears poised to mix and match between Whit Merrifield, Cavan Biggio, and Santiago Espinal, with Merrifield likely earning the lion's share of playing time out the gate.
The Opener: Marlins, Mariners, Middle Infield
2022/12/the-opener-marlins-mariners-middle-infield.htmlRojas didn't hit much in 2022 (72 OPS+) but could be attractive to teams looking for help at short as a glove-first, veteran option thanks to his strong defensive metrics last season that made him a finalist for the Gold Glove award. … As things stand, Jarred Kelenic, Dylan Moore, and Cooper Hummel appear to be the primary internal options set to mix and match between left field and DH, and the addition of another bat could solidify that mix considerably.
The Opener: Correa, SP Market, Rangers
2022/12/the-opener-correa-sp-market-rangers.htmlThe pickings at the position are slim at this point, though, with Jurickson Profar and Trey Mancini looking to be the only clear everyday players left available. … Failing the addition of one of those two players, the Rangers could add multiple players in order to mix and match between left and DH, where Mitch Garver primarily played in 2022.
GMs Ross Atkins, Mike Hazen Share Details On Blue Jays/Diamondbacks Trade
2022/12/gms-ross-atkins-mike-hazen-share-details-on-blue-jays-diamondbacks-trade.htmlThe Blue Jays entered the winter with Moreno, Alejandro Kirk, and Danny Jansen all lined up as options behind the plate, with Moreno (one of the game's best prospects) looking ready for an extended audition after making his MLB debut with 25 games played in 2022. … Even then, Atkins said that finding a match was tricky since "all three catchers were of some interest to them and all of their outfielders were of some interest to us.
Blue Jays Acquire Daulton Varsho From D-Backs For Gabriel Moreno, Lourdes Gurriel Jr.
2022/12/blue-jays-close-to-acquiring-daulton-varsho.htmlFor the Blue Jays, they've long been looking to add a left-handed complement to their right-handed heavy lineup. … He just squeaked in on that one, as his two years and 128 days of service time are an exact match for this year's cutoff.
Poll: Who Will Sign Carlos Rodon?
2022/12/poll-who-will-sign-carlos-rodon.htmlAlso, the latest report suggests that Rodon and his representatives are looking for a deal of seven years or longer with a guarantee of $200MM or more. … Their payroll for 2023 is also at $164MM, per Roster Resource, which is beyond last year's figure and a match with their franchise high, per Cot's.
Cardinals “Unlikely” To Meet Asking Price For Carlos Rodón
2022/12/cardinals-unlikely-to-meet-asking-price-for-carlos-rodon.htmlThe latest report on his asking price indicates that he's looking for a guarantee over $200MM on a deal of seven years or longer. … Rodon has been quite good over the past two seasons but doesn't have the track record to match up with those guys in their respective primes.
Padres Offered Trea Turner $342MM Deal
2022/12/padres-made-higher-offer-than-phillies-to-trea-turner.htmlAs for the Phils, they now anticipate looking to the pitching market after adding to an already loaded position player core. … President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski told reporters this evening the club is looking for a setup-type reliever who could mix and match with Seranthony Dominguez, Connor Brogdon and Jose Alvarado at the end of games (via Alex Coffey of the Philadelphia Inquirer).