MLBTR Podcast: A Live Reaction To The Jordan Montgomery Signing, Ohtani’s Interpreter, And J.D. Martinez Joins The Mets
2024/03/mlbtr-podcast-a-live-reaction-to-the-jordan-montgomery-signing-ohtanis-interpreter-and-j-d-martinez-joins-the-mets.htmlShohei Ohtani of the Dodgers makes remarks about his former interpreter and the gambling investigation (1:20)… Wyatt Landford makes Opening Day roster with the Rangers but Jackson Holliday doesn't make the Orioles (39:00)
Rays To Acquire Niko Goodrum, Select Him To 40-Man Roster
2024/03/rays-to-acquire-niko-goodrum-select-him-to-40-man-roster.htmlGoodrum, it seems, was part of those deliberations and will now add some optionable depth who can be controlled through…
The Opener: D-backs, Orioles, Opening Day Rosters
2024/03/the-opener-d-backs-orioles-opening-day-rosters.htmlMontgomery will trigger the right to opt into a $20MM salary for the 2025 season if he starts just 10 games, and he can boost that total to $25MM if he makes it to 23 starts on the year.
Diamondbacks Sign Jordan Montgomery
2024/03/diamondbacks-to-sign-jordan-montgomery.htmlMontgomery's option will vest at $20MM if he makes ten starts, with an additional $2.5MM added to the option upon reaching 18 starts and 23 starts during the 2024 season.
Rays Interested In Niko Goodrum
2024/03/rays-interested-in-niko-goodrum.htmlBut it's been a while since Goodrum looked to be a viable hitter in the big leagues, which makes the interest from the Rays somewhat surprising.
Jose Ureña Makes Rangers’ Opening Day Roster
2024/03/jose-urena-makes-rangers-opening-day-roster.htmlVeteran starting pitcher Jose Ureña has made the Rangers' Opening Day roster. He'll soon be added to the 40-man. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.
Darell Hernaiz Makes Athletics’ Opening Day Roster
2024/03/darell-hernaiz-makes-athletics-opening-day-roster.htmlYankees Planning To Add Nick Burdi To Opening Day Roster
2024/03/yankees-planning-to-add-nick-burdi-to-opening-day-roster.htmlThat makes him a real wild card, as he was once a dominant pitcher in college and the early parts of his minor league career but he has hardly pitched in recent seasons due to those significant surgeries.
Pitchers Approaching Career Milestones In 2024
2024/03/pitchers-approaching-career-milestones-in-2024.htmlJansen already ranks 50th all-time with 817 games pitched, but he can jump into the top-40 if he makes it into 32 games this season.
Jared Jones Makes Pirates’ Roster; Jared Triolo Likely To Be Named Second Baseman
2024/03/pirates-top-prospect-jared-jones-rotation-opening-day-jared-triolo-second-baseman.htmlTop pitching prospect Jared Jones won a spot in the Pirates' rotation, and Jared Triolo won the second base job. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.
Blue Jays To Select Daniel Vogelbach
2024/03/blue-jays-to-select-daniel-vogelbach.htmlVogelbach signed a minor league deal last month that will pay the slugger $2MM in guaranteed money if he makes Toronto's active roster, though Davidi suggests that the Jays could possibly avoid that full payout if Vogelbach agrees to an advanced consent.
Phillies Extend Matt Strahm
2024/03/phillies-extend-matt-strahm.htmlThe deal makes plenty of sense for the Phillies, as the club stood to lose not only Strahm but also Turnbull and Jeff Hoffman from its relief corps this winter.
White Sox Re-Sign Kevin Pillar To Major League Deal
2024/03/white-sox-re-sign-kevin-pillar-to-major-league-deal.htmlThat being said, the veteran is a career .278/.308/.461 hitter against left-handed pitching and makes plenty of sense as a righty complement to the lefty-hitting corner outfield duo of Andrew Benintendi and Dominic Fletcher in Chicago.
Bregman: No Extension Offer From Astros, Open To In-Season Negotiations
2024/03/bregman-no-extension-offer-from-astros-open-to-in-season-negotiations.htmlCrane's comments on the matter earlier this winter even acknowledged this, as the owner admitted that Bregman's age makes him "a little different circumstance" to Altuve, who would have hit free agency prior to his age-35 season in contrast to Bregman, who will play the 2025 season at just 31 years old.
Guardians Return Rule 5 Pick Deyvison De Los Santos To Diamondbacks
2024/03/guardians-return-rule-5-pick-deyvison-de-los-santos-to-diamondbacks.htmlThat may still end up being the case assuming Mazardo makes his way to the majors later this year, but as things stand the club instead appears likely to rely on the likes of Will Brennan and Estevan Florial at DH to open the season.
Phillies Acquire Zac Houston From Rays
2024/03/phillies-acquire-zac-houston-from-rays.htmlThe obvious strikeout ability makes him an interesting project for the Phillies' pitching development staff, as Houston could be a…
Julio Teheran Opts Out Of Deal With Orioles
2024/03/julio-teheran-plans-to-opt-out-of-orioles-deal.htmlHis contract would come with a $2MM base salary if he makes the team.
Cubs To Select Garrett Cooper
2024/03/cubs-to-select-garrett-cooper.htmlCalling Cooper up makes it seem unlikely that Chicago will have room for Dominic Smith.
MLB Opens Investigation Into Allegations Involving Shohei Ohtani, Ippei Mizuhara
2024/03/mlb-opens-investigation-into-allegations-involving-shohei-ohtani-ippei-mizuhari.htmlThey can bet on sports other than baseball and Mizuhara insists that he never did bet on baseball, but the connection to an illegal operation under federal investigation makes it a different matter.
Dominic Smith To Opt Out Of Minors Deal With Cubs
2024/03/dominic-smith-to-opt-out-of-minors-deal-with-cubs.htmlGiven that situation, it makes sense that Smith would look for opportunities elsewhere.
Bowden Francis Makes Blue Jays’ Season-Opening Rotation
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Latest On MLBPA Leadership
2024/03/latest-on-mlbpa-leadership.htmlIn his Q&A with Rome, McCullers makes clear that he "absolutely [has] faith" in Clark and that many union members share his stance.
Offseason In Review: San Francisco Giants
2024/03/offseason-in-review-san-francisco-giants-14.htmlThere's still plenty of uncertainty in the rotation picture but Snell makes it much stronger in the short term.
Offseason In Review: Los Angeles Dodgers
2024/03/offseason-in-review-los-angeles-dodgers-14.htmlAnd the contract reportedly has language that makes sure they use their savings towards making the club as competitive as possible.