Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2024
2023/10/projected-arbitration-salaries-for-2024.htmlMatt Swartz has created a model to project salaries for arbitration eligible players, which we’ve been publishing at MLB Trade Rumors for 13 years. … In the baseball industry, teams and agents determine arbitration salaries by identifying comparable players.
Mariners Promote Jonatan Clase, Place Dominic Canzone On Injured List
2024/04/mariners-to-promote-jonatan-clase.htmlAt only 5'9" and 150 pounds, Clase doesn't fit the usual physical model for a power hitter, so if the power doesn't translate against Major League pitching, Clase will need to improve his contact to better maximize his speed. … April 15: The Mariners formally announced Monday that they've recalled Clase for his MLB debut.
Giants Still Interested In Blake Snell
2024/03/giants-still-interested-in-blake-snell.htmlThis doesn't seem to be the profile that would match Farhan Zaidi's preferred model for pitching contracts, as the Giants president of baseball operations has long been hesitant about signing pitchers to particularly lengthy commitments. … The Giants made another major addition yesterday with the signing of Matt Chapman, and might not yet be done with their March shopping.
Rob Manfred Discusses RSN Situation, Expansion Timeline
2024/02/rob-manfred-discusses-rsn-situation-expansion-timeline.htmlWith the RSN model on shaky ground for a number of clubs, MLB could be able to work around blackout issues for a number of organizations in the relatively near future. … Commissioner Rob Manfred covered a wide range of topics in yesterday's press conference from the owners' meetings.
Diamond Sports Group In Agreement With Rangers, Twins, Guardians For 2024
2024/02/diamond-sports-group-in-agreement-with-rangers-twins-guardians-for-2024.htmlFor fans in those markets hoping for changes to the direct-to-consumer model, it seems they may have to wait another…… Diamond Sports Group has an agreement in place with the Rangers, Twins and Guardians, meaning Bally will plan to broadcast the games of those clubs this year, per Evan Drellich of The Athletic.
MLBTR Podcast: The Broadcasting Landscape, Josh Hader and the Relief Market
2024/01/mlbtr-podcast-the-broadcasting-landscape-josh-hader-and-the-relief-market.htmlThe RSN model for MLB clubs (1:00)… The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts.
Diamond Sports Group Announces Restructuring Deal Featuring Investment From Amazon
2024/01/diamond-sports-group-announces-restructuring-deal-featuring-investment-from-amazon.htmlCord cutting in recent decades has led to significant challenges for the regional sports network (RSN) model, wherein RSNs pay millions of dollars to clubs for their broadcasting rights. … 9:50am: Josh Kosman of The New York Post reports that Amazon is giving Diamond roughly $100MM for the streaming rights of the Tigers, Royals, Marlins, Brewers and Rays.
Yankees, Juan Soto Avoid Arbitration
2024/01/yankees-juan-soto-avoid-arbitration.htmlA new record was always the expectation; MLBTR contributor Matt Swartz's model projected a $33MM salary for Soto, and both the Padres and the Yankees were surely anticipating a new highwater mark as well. … The Yankees and star outfielder Juan Soto have avoided arbitration, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post.
Latest On Blake Snell, Jordan Montgomery
2023/12/latest-on-blake-snell-jordan-montgomery.htmlMontgomery, who celebrated his 31st birthday yesterday, has been a model of consistency in recent years, with his year-to-year stats never drifting too far from his career norms: a solid 22.5% strikeout rate, a low 6.6% walk rate, and a 3.68 ERA (116 ERA+). … While many around the game have long assumed that the free agent market, particularly that for pitching, would pick up following right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto's decision to sign with the Dodgers last week, that seemingly has not come to fruition to this point.
Dodgers Sign Eduardo Salazar To Minors Deal
2023/11/dodgers-sign-eduardo-salazar-to-minors-deal.htmlThe 25-year-old Salazar had worked mostly as a starter before becoming a full-time reliever in 2023, though his low-strikeout, grounder-heavy approach doesn't fit the preferred model for bullpen work. … The Reds outrighted Salazar off their 40-man roster back in August, and he elected minor league free agency after the season.
The Opener: Non-Tender Deadline, Trades, Ohtani’s Dog
2023/11/the-opener-non-tender-deadline-trades-ohtanis-dog.htmlMatt Swartz's annual projection model for MLB Trade Rumors gives some idea about what these arb-eligible players are set to earn next season, and naturally several of the names on that list have already reached agreements, been released, designated for assignment, or traded in the six weeks since Matt originally published his projections. … One of the busiest days of the offseason calendar, today at 7pm CT is the deadline for teams to issue contracts to their arbitration-eligible players.
MLB Awards 2025 All-Star Game To Atlanta Braves
2023/11/mlb-awards-2025-all-star-game-to-atlanta-braves.html"As a model of success on and off the field, the Braves deserve to host the All-Star Game. … MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced today that the Atlanta Braves will host the 2025 All-Star festivities.
AL Notes: Twins, Glasnow, Cora
2023/10/al-notes-twins-glasnow-cora.htmlThe switch-hitting infielder has been a model of consistency when on the field the past few years, with a wRC+ between 118 and 124 in every full season since 2019. … While the Twins are facing an uncertain payroll situation headed into the offseason, Bobby Nightengale of the Star Tribune indicates that won't stop the club from picking up options on second baseman Jorge Polanco and outfielder Max Kepler, noting both options are "expected" to be picked up around the league.
Offseason Outlook: Cleveland Guardians
2023/10/offseason-outlook-cleveland-guardians-2.htmlCould landing a veteran bat for Shane Bieber be feasible? It would depart from the Guardians' usual model of trying to get at least one big league-ready younger talent and a longer-term prospect when dealing one of its established veteran stars, yet Bieber's trade stock has taken a bit of a dip. … Finding 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: Milwaukee Brewers
2023/10/offseason-outlook-milwaukee-brewers-13.htmlThis is still a talented roster that just won 92 games, and both Attanasio and Arnold seem committed to the idea of perpetual contention in the model of the Rays or Guardians, without the need to ever fully tear things down like other medium-to-small market teams. … The Brewers reached the playoffs for the fifth time in sixth seasons, but were upset and swept out of the Wild Card Series by the Diamondbacks, triggering a quick start to what might be a somewhat transformative offseason.
Brooks Robinson Passes Away
2023/09/brooks-robinson-passes-away.htmlCommissioner Rob Manfred cited both Robinson's outstanding work on and off the field, calling the former third baseman "a model of excellence, durability, loyalty and winning baseball for the Orioles. … Speaking with MASNsports.com's Roch Kubatko, Palmer described his former teammate as a “great player, great guy on the field, great guy off.
Offseason Outlook: Detroit Tigers
2023/09/offseason-outlook-detroit-tigers-13.htmlIf they prefer to emulate the Giants' model, the likes of Seth Lugo, Jack Flaherty and Michael Wacha (if his club option is declined by San Diego) could be targets. … They could try to close the gap this winter.
Red Sox Fire Chaim Bloom
2023/09/red-sox-fire-chaim-bloom.htmlThe hiring of Bloom, a young executive from a Rays organization widely viewed as one of the game's model organizations, represented a departure from the experienced Dombrowski, who's now led baseball ops for four different organizations and got his start in baseball ops way back in 1978. … The Red Sox announced Thursday that they have fired chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom.
Mets Reach Agreement To Hire David Stearns As President Of Baseball Operations
2023/09/mets-hire-david-stearns-president-baseball-operations.htmlSince taking over the club at the end of 2020, Cohen has cited the Dodgers as a model franchise that he wanted the Mets to emulate. … What's long seemed like an inevitable pairing has come to fruition, as the Mets have reached an agreement with David Stearns to oversee their baseball operations department, SNY's Andy Martino reports.
John Angelos Reportedly Seeking Public Land, Extra Funding In Orioles’ Stadium Lease Negotiations
2023/08/john-angelos-reportedly-seeking-public-land-extra-funding-in-orioles-stadium-lease-negotiations.htmlHe seems to see The Battery as a kind of model to emulate, though there are logistical challenges to following that blueprint in Baltimore. … It was reported back in February that the Orioles had declined a five-year lease extension on their lease at Camden Yards.
Scherzer: Mets Planning 2024 As “A Kind Of Transitory Year” With Focus On 2025-26
2023/08/scherzer-mets-planning-2024-as-a-kind-of-transitory-year-with-focus-on-2025-26.htmlSince buying the Mets in November 2020, Cohen has been quite open about his bigger-picture dream for the club --- citing the Dodgers as the model, Cohen wanted to field a consistent contender with the resources to acquire premium free agents or trade targets, but largely fueled by star talent developed by the Mets' own farm system. … The Mets had a Major League record payroll of close to $357MM on Opening Day, as they followed up their 101-win season in 2022 with an incredibly aggressive offseason.
AL East Notes: Rays, Mullins, Mountcastle, Romano
2023/07/al-east-notes-rays-mullins-mountcastle-romano.htmlSuch a move would be a major departure from the club's typical model, though president of baseball operations Erik Neander and his front office have shown a willingness to be more aggressive in recent years. … While the Rays are typically known for making careful, calculated moves in order to maximize long-term success, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times discussed yesterday the possibility of Tampa making a splash in the trade market prior to the trade deadline on August 1 by pursuing two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani, on whom the Angels are expected to consider offers.
Big Hype Prospects: Cowser, De La Cruz, Rushing, Vientos, Keith
2023/06/big-hype-prospects-cowser-de-la-cruz-rushing-vientos-keith.htmlRole playing as the Reds, there is a certain attractiveness to following the Corbin Carroll model. … Last week’s lead Big Hype Prospect, Andrew Abbott, is already on his way to the Majors.
Offseason In Review: St. Louis Cardinals
2023/03/offseason-in-review-st-louis-cardinals-15.htmlThe Cardinals have been a model of consistency over the past decade and a half. … The Cardinals went into the offseason teasing a payroll spike.
Diamond Sports Planning To File For Bankruptcy; MLB Planning To Stream Games For Free Temporarily
2023/03/diamond-sports-planning-to-file-for-bankruptcy-mlb-planning-to-stream-games-for-free-temporarily.htmlManfred has expressed a desire to move to a new system that would allow customers to purchase broadcasts regardless of where they are, though it's unclear how long it would take to get such a model in place. … Diamond Sports Group, the corporation that owns 14 Bally Sports regional sports networks, is expected to file for bankruptcy March 17, according to a report from Josh Kosman of The New York Post.