2023-24 Top 50 Free Agents With Predictions
2023/11/2023-24-top-50-free-agents-with-predictions.htmlPlease note that some clubs are under-represented in our team picks, but there will be notable free agent signings outside of our top 50, and some teams prefer to supplement via trade. … Four-year deals have been hard to come by for designated hitters of Soler's age, though Nelson Cruz and Victor Martinez were older than Soler upon landing theirs after the 2014 season.
Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2024
2023/10/projected-arbitration-salaries-for-2024.htmlBrett Martin (4.151): $1.28MM… It's also worth noting that contracts signed prior to the non-tender deadline aren’t generally considered to be normal arbitration comparables; contracts signed prior to that deadline can be skewed by light offers that are presented to borderline non-tender candidates in take-it-or-leave-it fashion (with "leave it," in such instances, being a non-tender).
A Potential Positive Development On The White Sox’ Roster
2024/04/a-potential-positive-development-on-the-white-sox-roster.htmlThey grabbed a couple of more experienced catchers in Martin Maldonado and Max Stassi and were seemingly going to break camp with that pair, as Lee was optioned on March 20. … They are currently 3-22, the worst record in baseball.
Zack Gelof Placed On IL With Oblique Strain
2024/04/zack-gelof-likely-headed-to-il-with-oblique-strain.htmlApril 24: A's second baseman Zack Gelof has been diagnosed with a left oblique strain, tweets Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. … The second-year infielder is likely headed to the 10-day injured list.
Twins Notes: Woods Richardson, Varland, Headrick, Lee
2024/04/twins-simeon-woods-richardson-rotation-louie-varland.htmlMeanwhile, infielder/outfielder Austin Martin has hit .244/.292/.400 through his first 48 MLB plate appearances this season. … The Twins optioned right-hander Louie Varland to Triple-A St.
Twins Notes: Lewis, Duran, Kepler
2024/04/twins-notes-lewis-duran-kepler.htmlWith Kepler out of the lineup, the Twins have been relying on a mix of Trevor Larnach, Manuel Margot, and…… It's great news for the soon to be 25-year-old, who suffered what was termed a "severe" quad strain on Opening Day.
Twins Notes: Wallner, Larnach, Correa, Duran
2024/04/twins-notes-wallner-larnach-correa-duran.htmlHe nevertheless could be in line for looks against right-handed pitching as a lefty complement to right-handed hitters Austin Martin and Manuel Margot. … The Twins shuffled their outfield mix this afternoon, optioning Matt Wallner to Triple-A St.
Whitey Herzog Passes Away
2024/04/whitey-herzog-passes-away.htmlThat didn't go well, as Texas stumbled to a 47-91 record and Herzog was fired before the end of the season when the Rangers seized the opportunity to hire Billy Martin. … "Whitey Herzog was one of the most accomplished managers of his generation and a consistent winner with both ‘I-70’ franchises.
Twins, Tony Kemp Agree To Minor League Deal
2024/04/twins-sign-tony-kemp.htmlFormer top prospect Austin Martin has gotten some time on the infield dirt as well, but he's also being used in the outfield with Max Kepler currently on the injured list due to a knee contusion suffered when fouling a ball into his leg. … The Ballengee Group client will presumably head to Triple-A St.
Brewers Claim Corbin Martin
2024/04/brewers-claim-corbin-martin.htmlThe Brewers have claimed right-hander Corbin Martin off waivers from the Diamondbacks, according to Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. … Hogg adds that right-hander Kevin Herget was designated for assignment to make room for Martin on the club's 40-man roster.
Pirates Place Marco Gonzales On 15-Day Injured List
2024/04/pirates-place-marco-gonzales-on-15-day-injured-list.htmlWith Johan Oviedo set to miss the 2024 campaign and Gonzales now potentially facing a significant absence of his own, the Pirates will have to look to their pitching depth to fill out the club's rotation behind Keller, Martin Perez, Jared Jones, and Bailey Falter. … The Pirates announced this morning that they've placed left-hander Marco Gonzales on the 15-day injured list with a forearm strain.
Twins Place Carlos Correa On 10-Day IL, Designate Michael Tonkin
2024/04/twins-place-carlos-correa-on-10-day-il-designate-michael-tonkin.htmlUtilitymen Willi Castro and Kyle Farmer were already handling the bulk of third base duties, and since one of them will now be moved over to shortstop, Jose Miranda or Austin Martin could get more looks in the infield. … The Twins announced a set of roster moves prior to their double-header with the Tigers, including the expected news that Carlos Correa has been placed on the 10-day injured list.
Carlos Correa Likely Headed To IL With Oblique Strain
2024/04/carlos-correa-leaves-game-with-oblique-strain.htmlAustin Martin hasn't played there in the minors since 2022, while depth infielder Yunior Severino has almost no shortstop experience. … Paul Pioneer-Press).
Ohtani’s Former Interpreter Charged With Bank Fraud Due To Theft Of Over $16MM
2024/04/ohtanis-former-interpreter-charged-with-bank-fraud-due-to-theft-of-over-16mm.htmlattorney Martin Estrada announced today that Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara has been charged with bank fraud to finance a "voracious appetite for illegal sports betting," per Sam Blum of The Athletic. … The full 37-page complaint against Mizuhara was relayed by Meghann Cuniff of The Washington Post.
Athletics Select Max Schuemann
2024/04/athletics-select-max-schuemann.htmlRooker was removed from Sunday's game to due abdominal soreness, per Martin Gallegos of MLB.com, and hasn't played since. … The Athletics announced that outfielder Brent Rooker has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a costochondral cartilage injury.
Twins Acquire Michael Tonkin From Mets
2024/04/twins-acquire-michael-tonkin-from-mets.htmlRight-handed-hitting Manuel Margot will work into the mix against lefty starters, and the Twins could also mix in utility players…… The Twins announced that they have acquired right-hander Michael Tonkin from the Mets, after the latter club designated him for assignment last week.
Diamondbacks Designate Corbin Martin For Assignment
2024/04/diamondbacks-designate-corbin-martin-for-assignment.htmlThe Diamondbacks announced this morning that they've designated right-hander Corbin Martin for assignment. … Martin's spot on the club's 40-man roster will go to infielder Kevin Newman, whose contract has been selected to replace injured shortstop Geraldo Perdomo on the active roster as was reported earlier this morning.
Orioles Trade Diego Castillo To Twins
2024/04/orioles-trade-diego-castillo-twins.htmlThey recalled prospect Austin Martin to replace Lewis on the big league roster, and his departure from St. … He's not to be confused with veteran reliever Diego Castillo -- the former Mariners/Rays closer and setup man who also joined the Twins on a minor league deal last week.
Offseason In Review: Boston Red Sox
2024/04/offseason-in-review-boston-red-sox-16.htmlThe Sox also considered some further teardown moves, with Kenley Jansen, Chris Martin and Masataka Yoshida's names all floated in rumors throughout the winter. … The Red Sox had a very quiet offseason, as their big moves were trading away one starting pitcher and signing another, though the latter of the two eventually required season-ending surgery.
Offseason In Review: Los Angeles Angels
2024/04/offseason-in-review-los-angeles-angels-13.htmlInstead of going outside the organization for star players, they will give playing time to younger players like Reid Detmers, Nolan Schanuel, Logan O'Hoppe, Zach Neto, Mickey Moniak, Jo Adell, Chase Silseth and others as they see what they have. … Martinez, Kevin Kiermaier, Harrison Bader, Michael A.
Twins Place Royce Lewis On 10-Day IL, Promote Austin Martin
2024/03/twins-to-place-royce-lewis-on-injured-list-promote-austin-martin.html10:27AM: The Twins have officially placed Lewis on the 10-day IL and called up Martin. … The infielder will be shut down for a month and then re-evaluated, so it doesn't look like Lewis will be back in the majors until mid-May at the absolute earliest.
Yankees Acquire JT Brubaker From Pirates
2024/03/yankees-acquire-jt-brubaker-from-pirates.htmlOnce healthy, he would have been entering a rotation mix that currently consists of Mitch Keller, Martin Perez, Marco Gonzales, Jared Jones and Bailey Falter, but prospects like Paul Skenes and Quinn Priester might be in there by midseason. … The Yankees have acquired right-hander JT Brubaker and international bonus pool space from the Pirates for a player to be named later, per announcements from both clubs.
Dodgers Sign Will Smith To Ten-Year Extension
2024/03/dodgers-will-smith-working-on-long-term-extension.htmlRussell Martin's five-year deal with the Blue Jays went into his age-36 season, the oldest age for the final season of any deal longer than three years for a catcher. … The Dodgers announced today that they have signed catcher Will Smith to a ten-year extension which runs through 2033.
Max Stassi To Open Season On IL Due To Hip Inflammation
2024/03/max-stassi-to-open-season-on-il-due-to-hip-inflammation.htmlLee had previously been optioned to the minor leagues last week as Chicago settled on Stassi and Martin Maldonado as their catching tandem to open the season, but Stassi's injury will instead create an opportunity for Lee to break camp with the club. … The White Sox placed catcher Max Stassi on the 10-day injured list this afternoon due to hip inflammation, per a club announcement.