2023-24 Top 50 Free Agents With Predictions
2023/11/2023-24-top-50-free-agents-with-predictions.htmlOne of the Angels' selling points last time around was that they were willing to afford Ohtani wide leeway in setting his usage. … Higher-payroll clubs will have more leeway to accommodate a nine-figure investment, although every team would improve by adding Hader to the bullpen.
A Potential Positive Development On The White Sox’ Roster
2024/04/a-potential-positive-development-on-the-white-sox-roster.htmlThat production was 10% below league average overall but is around par for a catcher. … But there are some hopeful signs with at least one player on the roster: catcher Korey Lee.
Twins Notes: Woods Richardson, Varland, Headrick, Lee
2024/04/twins-simeon-woods-richardson-rotation-louie-varland.htmlInfielder Brooks Lee, the No. … The Twins optioned right-hander Louie Varland to Triple-A St.
Which Hot Or Cold Starts Are For Real?
2024/04/which-hot-or-cold-starts-are-for-real.htmlWith those prominent arms not around, others haven't really picked up the slack. … On offense, acquisitions like Jung Hoo Lee, Matt Chapman and Nick Ahmed have produced subpar offense, and the same goes for incumbents like Mike Yastrzemski, Wilmer Flores and Thairo Estrada.
Cubs Notes: Taillon, Steele, Wisdom
2024/04/cubs-notes-taillon-steele-wisdom.htmlCubs right-hander Jameson Taillon opened the season on the injured list after missing all of Spring Training due to calf and back issues, but club manager Craig Counsell told reporters (including the Chicago Sun Times' Maddie Lee) that Taillon's next start will come with the big league club in Chicago after a strong rehab start from the 32-year-old Friday night during which he struck out 4 in 3 2/3 scoreless innings while building up to 68 pitches. … Taillon is in the second year of the four-year, $68MM deal he signed with Chicago and enters 2024 hoping to get off to a better start after a brutal first half sank his 2023 campaign.
Carlos Correa Likely Headed To IL With Oblique Strain
2024/04/carlos-correa-leaves-game-with-oblique-strain.htmlTop prospect Brooks Lee, who is not yet on the 40-man, has been on the minor league IL all year.… 10:18pm: Manager Rocco Baldelli said postgame that the Twins are awaiting results from an MRI before they know a timetable for Correa's return (X link via Betsy Helfand of the St.
The Opener: Twins, Tigers, Jansen, Martinez
2024/04/the-opener-twins-tigers-jansen-martinez.htmlAs the 2024 regular season continues, here are three things we'll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world…… That would leave Jansen tied for fifth all-time in career saves behind only Mariano Rivera, Trevor Hoffman, Lee Smith, and Francisco Rodriguez.
Orioles Trade Diego Castillo To Twins
2024/04/orioles-trade-diego-castillo-twins.htmlThe Twins recently lost third baseman Royce Lewis to a quad strain, and top infield prospect Brooks Lee is out until late April due to a back injury. … The Orioles announced Friday that they've traded minor league infielder/outfielder Diego Castillo to the Twins in exchange for cash.
NL Central Notes: Candelario, Donovan, Taillon
2024/04/nl-central-notes-candelario-donovan-taillon.htmlIn other injury news from around the NL Central... … Brendan Donovan was also removed mid-game on Wednesday.
Offseason In Review: Chicago Cubs
2024/04/offseason-in-review-chicago-cubs-16.htmlAs late as December 5th, Hoyer shot down a report that the Cubs' optimism on Ohtani had waned, but it probably should have been waning around then. … Korean outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was quietly on the Cubs' radar as well, according to Patrick Mooney of The Athletic.
The Opener: Jiménez, Injuries, Giants/Dodgers
2024/04/the-opener-jimenez-injuries.htmlAs we enter the second week of the MLB regular season, here are three things to keep an eye on…… Although Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi didn't land the two biggest fish of the offseason, he still transformed…
Injury Notes: Twins, E-Rod, Dodgers, Jackson
2024/03/injury-notes-twins-e-rod-dodgers-jackson.htmlJackson missed just under a month with a back strain last year but said following last night's injury that the initial pain this time around was not as severe as it was in 2023. … If Lewis requires a trip to the injured list, top prospect Brooks Lee won't be an option to replace him.
Justin Steele Likely Headed To IL With Hamstring Injury
2024/03/justin-steele-likely-headed-to-il-with-hamstring-injury.htmlCounsell told reporters, including Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times, that the team does not yet have a plan for who will take Steele's spot in the rotation. … Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele left his Opening Day start early on Thursday after fielding a bunt and falling as he flipped the ball to first base.
Jackson Stephens Elects Free Agency
2024/03/braves-outright-jackson-stephens-2.htmlChavez, 40, has bounced around the league in recent years but always seems to end up back in Atlanta. … The only guy in their projected bullpen who can be optioned is Dylan Lee, but it seems Atlanta preferred to keep him up with the big league club and remove Stephens from the 40-man.
Max Stassi To Open Season On IL Due To Hip Inflammation
2024/03/max-stassi-to-open-season-on-il-due-to-hip-inflammation.htmlThe club also recalled catcher Korey Lee from Triple-A Charlotte. … The White Sox placed catcher Max Stassi on the 10-day injured list this afternoon due to hip inflammation, per a club announcement.
Cubs Release Jorge Alfaro
2024/03/cubs-release-jorge-alfaro.htmlThe Cubs released catcher Jorge Alfaro this evening, per Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun Times. … Alfaro, 31 in June, was in camp with the club on a minor league deal and had been informed last week that he wouldn't make the club's Opening Day roster out of camp.
Braves Sign Jesse Chavez To Minor League Deal
2024/03/braves-sign-jesse-chavez-minors.htmlThe Atlanta bullpen is quite full at the moment, with only one reliever -- left-hander Dylan Lee -- who can even be optioned to Triple-A. … Jesse Chavez is headed back to the Braves.
Cubs To Begin Season With Wicks, Assad In Rotation; Smyly In Bullpen
2024/03/cubs-to-begin-season-with-wicks-assad-in-rotation-smyly-in-bullpen.htmlIn terms of the catching group, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times relays that both Jorge Alfaro and Joe Hudson have been told they won't make the team but are staying in big league camp for now. … With Opening Day now one week away, the Cubs made some decisions on their starting pitching plan to begin the year.
Offseason In Review: San Francisco Giants
2024/03/offseason-in-review-san-francisco-giants-14.htmlThough Zaidi initially said Luciano would get a chance to be the everyday guy there, the club was rumored to be looking around for other options throughout the winter. … Jung Hoo Lee, a star in Korea, agreed to join the Giants on a six-year, $113MM deal.
Rangers Sign Michael Lorenzen
2024/03/rangers-to-sign-michael-lorenzen.htmlHis first 20 starts were strong enough that his overall line was right around league average. … Detroit flipped Lorenzen to the Phillies for second base prospect Hao-Yu Lee.
Offseason In Review: Minnesota Twins
2024/04/offseason-in-review-minnesota-twins-16.html2 prospect, Brooks Lee, whom they selected with the No. … The Twins idled their way through much of the offseason as the front office navigated payroll limitations before eventually making a characteristic late strike on the trade market.
Players Reportedly Pressuring MLBPA Director Tony Clark To Replace Deputy Director Bruce Meyer
2024/03/players-reportedly-pressuring-mlbpa-director-tony-clark-to-replace-deputy-director-bruce-meyer.htmlIt's undeniably been a tough offseason for the top clients of the game's most recognizable agent, though it's worth pointing out that beyond the "Boras Four," his agency has negotiated Major League contracts for 13 other free agents (Jung Hoo Lee, Rhys Hoskins, Sean Manaea, Nick Martinez, Kenta Maeda, Erick Fedde and Frankie Montas among them). … As frustration bubbles among players regarding the state of free agency this offseason, a significant portion of their ranks are pushing for changes in union leadership.
Giants Sign Blake Snell
2024/03/giants-to-sign-blake-snell.htmlSoler's three-year, $42MM deal was around pre-offseason expectations. … Snell puts the finishing touch on a winter that also saw San Francisco shell out $113MM for KBO star Jung Hoo Lee and $44MM for reliever turned starter Jordan Hicks.
Offseason In Review: Chicago White Sox
2024/03/offseason-in-review-chicago-white-sox-16.htmlBased on the moves Getz ended up making in his first offseason as GM, a quick turnaround and 2024 contention were never actually the goals. … A veteran backup catcher was on Getz's shopping list this winter, given the inexperience of Korey Lee and Edgar Quero.
Braves Option Bryce Elder; Reynaldo Lopez To Open Season As Fifth Starter
2024/03/braves-option-bryce-elder-reynaldo-lopez-fifth-starter-rotation.htmlMinter, Pierce Johnson, Tyler Matzek, Dylan Lee and Lopez's former White Sox teammate Aaron Bummer.… The Braves announced Monday morning that they've optioned right-handers Bryce Elder and Huascar Ynoa to Triple-A Gwinnett.