A.J. Hinch Discusses Tigers Infield Plans
2024/01/a-j-hinch-discusses-tigers-infield-plans.htmlHinch was a guest on the New York Post's podcast with Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman this afternoon. … Vierling, a righty hitter, profiles as both a third base option and a fourth outfielder behind Canha, Parker Meadows and Riley Greene.
Rangers Notes: Scherzer, Montgomery, Garcia
2024/01/rangers-notes-scherzer-montgomery-garcia.htmlDuring a recent appearance on a the Foul Territory podcast, Grant noted that while he believes that both sides have interest in a reunion, he thinks that the club would rather rely on minor league pitching talents to step up and contribute at the big league level early in the season while Scherzer, deGrom, and Mahle rehab than offer Montgomery a hefty deal in the 5-6 year range. … Rangers fans received good news during the club's FanFest this weekend, as future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer provided an update on his health following back surgery earlier this winter.
Mets Re-Sign Adam Ottavino
2024/01/mets-to-sign-adam-ottavino-2.htmlEarlier this week, Ottavino discussed his decision to decline that option during an appearance on the Foul Territory podcast. … The Mets announced the re-signing of veteran reliever Adam Ottavino to a one-year contract on Tuesday evening.
Yankees Notes: Snell, Injuries, Judge
2024/01/yankees-notes-snell-injuries-judge.htmlManager Aaron Boone seemed to echo those sentiments during a recent appearance on the Foul Territory podcast, noting that Stanton is preparing for "occasional" starts in the outfield during the upcoming campaign. … Earlier this month, the Yankees reportedly made an offer to left-hander Blake Snell, the top remaining starting pitcher on the open market this winter.
NL West Notes: Dodgers, Pham, Harrison, Rockies, D’Backs
2024/01/nl-west-notes-dodgers-pham-harrison-rockies-dbacks.htmlHowever, president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi all but officially closed the door on a Harrison swap, telling The Athletic's Tim Kawakami in a podcast interview that "I can’t imagine any plausible scenario where we would move Kyle. … The Diamondbacks are continuing to look for more hitting on both the trade and free agent markets, GM Mike Hazen told the Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro and other reporters.
West Notes: Buehler, Kershaw, Rangers, Astros, Giants, Yamamoto
2023/12/west-notes-buehler-kershaw-rangers-astros-giants-yamamoto.htmlRome relays comments from Houston GM Dana Brown who told a podcast run by the Astros that Melton was "the one guy [he] was afraid to give away" but that he was asked after in "almost every" trade conversation last summer. … The Dodgers have long seemed likely to lean on the services of right-hander Walker Buehler next season as he returns from rehabbing Tommy John surgery, which will have kept him away from the major league mound for nearly two years by the time Opening Day 2024 rolls around.
Red Sox Exploring Top Of Rotation Market
2023/11/red-sox-exploring-top-of-rotation-market.htmlThis afternoon, Ian Browne of MLB.com suggested in an appearance on the ITM podcast that the Boston front office prefers Montgomery to Snell or Nola (Twitter link via Steve Perrault). … Nick Pivetta, Chris Sale, Brayan Bello, Tanner Houck and Garrett Whitlock have all shown substantial upside.They also come with uncertainty to varying degrees.
Reds Seen As Increasingly Likely To Trade Jonathan India
2023/11/reds-trade-rumors-jonathan-india.htmlMLBTR's Darragh McDonald and I discussed India's potential trade candidacy (among many other topics) on the upcoming episode of the MLB Trade Rumors podcast, and just this past weekend MLBTR's Nick Deeds took a look at some potential landing spots for India in the event that the Reds ultimately do move him. … Reds second baseman Jonathan India, the 2021 National League Rookie of the Year, saw his name pop up on the rumor circuit over the summer and has already been an oft-cited trade candidate in the early stages of the offseason.
Submit Your Questions For This Week’s MLB Trade Rumors Podcast!
2023/11/submit-your-questions-for-this-weeks-mlb-trade-rumors-podcast-11.htmlOn the MLB Trade Rumors podcast, we’ll frequently answer questions from our readers and listeners. … With the next episode set for Wednesday, we’re looking for MLBTR’s audience to submit their questions and we’ll pick a few to answer.
AL Notes: Red Sox, Heaney, Twins
2023/11/al-notes-red-sox-heaney-twins.htmlRangers left-hander Andrew Heaney discussed his decision to sign in Texas last winter recently with Rob Bradford on the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast. … The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey provided an update on a handful of Red Sox prospects today, headlined by top shortstop prospect Marcelo Mayer.
Dodgers Notes: Martinez, Ohtani, Burnes, Heyward, Betts
2023/10/dodgers-notes-martinez-ohtani-burnes-heyward-betts.htmlAs MLBTR's Darragh McDonald and Anthony Franco spoke about on last week's episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast, the possibility of Martinez accepting the QO could complicate matters for LA. … Perhaps one of the most interesting dilemmas facing the Dodgers as they turn toward the coming offseason is the pending free agency of veteran slugger J.D.
Quick Hits: Olympics, Garcia, White Sox
2023/10/quick-hits-olympics-garcia-white-sox.htmlFormer Rangers president of baseball operations Jon Daniels spoke with Rob Bradford on the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast recently about acquiring Garcia, who noted that Garcia was only available to the club thanks to St. … MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred spoke to reporters ahead of the beginning of the World Series yesterday about a variety of topics.
MLB Trade Rumors Podcast: The White Sox Fire Their Front Office, Injured Rays and Prospect Promotion Time
2023/08/mlb-trade-rumors-podcast-the-white-sox-fire-their-front-office-injured-rays-and-prospect-promotion-time.htmlThe 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. … With the Reds calling up Noelvi Marte, how do they fit in playing time for all their rookie position players?…
Infield Upgrades Should Be A Deadline Focus For Marlins
2023/06/marlins-trade-rumors-infield-upgrades-jean-segura.htmlNg recently told Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman of the New York Post on their podcast that he's likely still several weeks away, but a second-half return should be a boon to the offense. … That's understandable; neither Nick Fortes nor Jacob Stallings has done enough to deter the front office from exploring upgrades.
Rockies Place Ryan Feltner On 15-Day Injured List
2023/05/rockies-ryan-feltner-leaves-game-after-being-hit-in-head-with-line-drive.htmlFollowing the game, Rockies manager Bud Black told reporters (including Patrick Lyons of the DNVR Rockies podcast) that Feltner was undergoing tests at a local hospital, and that details of those tests would be known tomorrow. … May 14: In a terrifying moment, Rockies starter Ryan Feltner was hit in the head with a Nick Castellanos line drive in the second inning of tonight's game.
The Opener: Betts, Prospect Debuts, MLBTR Chat
2023/04/the-opener-betts-prospect-debuts-mlbtr-chat.htmlIn addition, be sure to check out the newest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors podcast, which dropped earlier today!… Dodgers superstar Mookie Betts is set to return from the paternity list today, manager Dave Roberts tells reporters (including Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic).
The Opener: Prospect Debuts, Seager, MLBTR Chat
2023/04/the-opener-prospect-debuts-seager-mlbtr-chat.htmlIn addition, the second episode of the MLB Trade Rumors podcast is now available! MLBTR's Simon Hampton hosts MLBTR's Steve Adams as they answer listener questions and discuss the undefeated Rays, recent prospect promotions, and the Angels' bullpen. … The big news of the prospecting world is that top Rays pitching prospect Taj Bradley is expected to make his MLB debut today in a start against the Red Sox.
The Opener: Wright, Marquez, MLBTR Chat
2023/04/the-opener-wright-marquez-mlbtr-chat.htmlIn addition, the next episode of the MLB Trade Rumors podcast is set to release tomorrow morning. … Braves right-hander Kyle Wright figures to make his season debut today, starting this evening's game against the Reds.
The Opener: Rodriguez, Mets, MLBTR Podcast
2023/04/the-opener-rodriguez-mets-mlbtr-podcast.htmlAfter a seven-year hiatus, the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is returning! New host Simon Hampton talks with MLBTR's Anthony Franco in the first episode, which will be available later today. … Orioles top prospect Grayson Rodriguez is on the verge of being promoted, and could make his MLB debut as soon as today in Texas.
Red Sox Notes: Barnes, Bleier, Paxton, Bello, Pivetta
2023/02/red-sox-notes-barnes-bleier-paxton-bello-pivetta.htmlRed Sox's chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom discussed the Barnes DFA and subsequent trade on the Fenway Rundown podcast with Cotillo yesterday. … Jen McCaffrey of the Athletic writes there's similarly no consideration of moving Nick Pivetta to the bullpen.
The Opener: MVP Awards, Outfield Market, Top 50
2022/11/the-opener-mvp-awards-outfield-market-top-50.htmlMLBTR's Tim Dierkes and Steve Adams joined Rob Bradford of Audacy Sports and WEEI on the "Baseball Isn't Boring" podcast to discuss the Top 50 list and the free-agent class at large. … That may have slightly opened the door for Arenado and Machado, who posted extremely similar profiles to one another in 2022.
Rich Hill, Red Sox Have “Mutual Interest” In Reunion
2022/10/rich-hill-red-sox-have-mutual-interest-in-reunion.htmlRich Hill revealed on The Bradfo Sho podcast earlier this week that he's had preliminary talks with the Red Sox about a return to Boston next season, saying that the two sides have "mutual interest" in a deal. … Nick Pivetta is the most reliable starter under contract for next year, while rookie Brayan Bello showed promise in his 11 starts, but beyond that there's a lot of uncertainty.
NL Notes: Giants, Chipper, Freeman, Cactus League
2022/02/nl-notes-giants-chipper-freeman-cactus-league.htmlBraves Hall of Fame third baseman and friend of the site Chipper Jones appeared on the Dukes & Bell podcast to offer some input on fellow Brave Freddie Freeman's prolonged stay on the free agent market. … Nelson Cruz and Nick Castellanos remain open-market options for a team looking to keep its strong offensive performance in 2021 going, with the benefit of the DH position negating the need for either to suit up in the spacious Oracle Park outfield.
Latest On Marlins’ Outfield
2021/12/marlins-rumors-eddie-rosario-free-agent-avisail-garcia-center-field.htmlTo that end, it's worth noting that MLB Network's Jon Heyman suggested last week on his Big Time Baseball Podcast that Miami "may end up with Rosario" being their preferred option as a second outfield pickup. … They were linked, to varying extents, free-agent options such as Kyle Schwarber, Nick Castellanos and Eddie Rosario even after adding Garcia.
Marlins Notes: Free Agency, Castellanos, Alcantara
2021/10/marlins-notes-free-agency-castellanos-alcantara.htmlOn his Swings and Mishes podcast, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald suggested the Marlins could be in the market for South Florida native Nick Castellanos, who is expected to opt out of the remaining two years and $32MM on his current deal with the Reds. … 9:54PM: Marlins CEO Derek Jeter backed up Ng's comments, telling Bally Sports Florida that "For the first time really since we've been here as an ownership group, I expect to be pretty active" in the offseason.