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Tyler O'Neill (OF - BOS)
11/17/24 3:38 PM -
Angels Linked to Gold Glove, Power-Hitting Outfielder in Free Agency. On the Baseball Insiders Podcast, Robert Murray said there is a possibility that the Los Angeles Angels could go after free agent outfielder Tyler O'Neill. "I do think it was interesting that he's looking for another power bat in addition to Soler," Murray said of Minasian. The Angels front office has taken a very aggressive approach this offseason as general manager Perry Minasian struck the first deal of the winter.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/angels/angels-news/angels-l...
Corbin Burnes (P - BAL)
11/17/24 3:00 PM -
Brewers Must Pursue Projected $15 Million Future Hall Of Famer. Most of the chatter about the Milwaukee Brewers this offseason has been about who could end up leaving the organization. Milwaukee won 93 games in 2024 and should be looking to add a little more pitching. The Brewers may not splurge for someone like Corbin Burnes or Max Fried, but should consider smaller deals with upside. One player who could make a lot of sense is future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/brewers/news-feed/brewers-m...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
11/17/24 2:15 PM -
Dodgers $60 million fan-favorite could soon ditch LA in favor of Phillies. The Los Angeles Dodgers are still bathing in champagne, but soon, some of their World Series-winning players might be looking for new housing. Shohei Ohtani, Tyler Glasnow, and Tony Gonsolin should all be ready to go by Opening Day, and Clayton Kershaw seems destined to return to L.A. for one more year. Add all that to the fact that the Dodgers are tied to every big-name free agent on the market (i.e. Roki Sasaki, Corbin Burnes, Max Fried, etc.), and it seems unlikely that one hometown kid will be back in Dodger Blue in 2025.
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https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/los-angeles-do...
Jack Flaherty (P - LAD)
11/17/24 1:37 PM -
Ranking Jack Flaherty's 5 best free agency destinations. The Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series in part because of the addition of Jack Flaherty. The LA native started the season with the Tigers and went to his hometown team in a deadline deal. After winning a game in the World Series and NLCS, he is a free agent once again. Jack Flaherty's free agency was not ideal last year, as he ended up with a one-year deal.
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https://clutchpoints.com/ranking-jack-flaherty-5-b...
Yusei Kikuchi (P - HOU)
11/17/24 1:00 PM -
Teams Warned About Bust Potential of Both Houston Astros Free Agent. The Houston Astros have two free agent pitchers who could make the team that signs them either very happy or very sad. Yusei Kikuchi and Justin Verlander enter the offseason coming off different campaigns, but both have teams skeptical ahead of next year. As Tim Kelly of Bleacher Report looked at the nine MLB free agents with the highest bust potential, both Astros pitchers found themselves on the list.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/astros/news/teams-warned-ab...
Tarik Skubal (P - DET)
11/17/24 12:10 PM -
Detroit Tigers Could Be Great Fit For All-Star First Baseman in MLB Trade Market. The Detroit Tigers head into the offseason desperate to make upgrades after a postseason run that saw the team with a less than 1 percent chance to even make the playoffs in the middle of August turn into a Wild Card round victory over the Houston Astros and crushing five game narrow defeat in the ALDS at the hands of Cleveland. Detroit has the knowledge as demonstrated right in front of them that their window of contention is open now and they must be aggressive in the pursuit of the final pieces to put them over the top. For the Tigers, those final pieces could come with improvements at both corner infield spots. Starting pitching behind Tarik Skubal will also be a need, but first base should be looked at as the most important offensive position to improve this winter.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/tigers/news/detroit-tigers-...
Paul Goldschmidt (1B/DH - STL)
11/17/24 12:00 PM -
Cardinals All-Star Worth Investing $18 Million In, Per Insider. The St. Louis Cardinals clearly are making changes and the first base position is going to look different for the first time since 2018. Superstar first baseman Paul Goldschmidt joined the Cardinals ahead of the 2019 season and has been with the team for the last six seasons. Goldschmidt is a free agent now but won't be returning to St. Louis with the club already announcing that Willson Contreras would be playing first base in 2025. Where will Goldschmidt land?
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https://www.si.com/mlb/cardinals/st-louis-cardinal...
Chris Sale (P - ATL)
11/17/24 11:53 AM -
Braves two-time All-Star predicted to dump Atlanta in favor of Dodgers. The Atlanta Braves didn't have the season they hoped to have in 2024, but the starting rotation was great. Atlanta dealt with a plethora of injuries but the starting rotation actually is one of the biggest reasons why the Braves were able to earn a playoff spot. Chris Sale shined and very well could win the National League Cy Young Award. Max Fried earned his second All-Star nod and unsurprisingly looked good, and others stepped up even with Spencer Strided out.
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https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/atlanta-braves...
Gabriel Moreno (C - AZ)
11/17/24 11:30 AM -
Arizona Diamondbacks 2024 Player Review: Gabriel Moreno. This article is part of a series chronicling the individual seasons of players who appeared for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2024. Gabriel Moreno was acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays along with outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. in the trade that sent outfielder Daulton Varsho out in December of 2022. Upon arriving, Moreno was set up to be the team's new franchise catcher for the next half-decade. Moreno had an excellent 2023, especially in the second half of the season when he began hitting for power and extra-base hits.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/diamondbacks/arizona-diamon...
Jonathan India (2B - CIN)
11/17/24 11:30 AM -
Here's How KC Royals' Brady Singer Could Fit Into Cincinnati Reds' Rotation. The Cincinnati Reds are gearing up for a bounce-back season in 2025, and reshaping their pitching staff may be high up on their list of priorities. Rumors surfaced Saturday that the Reds were talking about trading second baseman Jonathan India to the Kansas City Royals for starting pitcher Brady Singer. The very next morning, swingman Nick Martinez accepted Cincinnati's $21.05 million qualifying offer, two weeks after he declined his $12 million player option. On top of Martinez coming back, the Reds have a returning core of Hunter Greene, Andrew Abbott and Nick Lodolo.
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https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/news/her...
Luis Severino (P - NYM)
11/17/24 11:00 AM -
Mets Star Pitcher Likely to Decline Qualifying Offer. It looks like the New York Mets will be going 0-for-3 with its three qualifying offers for next season. As first reported by The Athletic's Will Sammon, it is believed that Mets pitcher Luis Severino will be declining his qualifying offer in search of a multi-year deal. Severino was given a one-year, $21.05 million qualifying offer for next season, which is the same offer extended to both Sean Manaea and first baseman Pete Alonso. Of the three, it was believed that Severino had the best shot at returning to the Mets on the one-year deal.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/mets/news/mets-star-pitcher...
Justin Wilson (P - CIN)
11/17/24 7:11 AM -
Alex Cora Gives Insight Into Red Sox's First Offseason Addition. The Red Sox appear to be interested in big-game hunting this winter, but the club kicked off its offseason with an under-the-radar move. Boston last Thursday signed relief pitcher Justin Wilson in free agency. Wilson is coming off a 2024 season with the Cincinnati Reds in which he posted a 5.59 ERA over 60 appearances. While the left-hander, who has spent time with seven teams dating back to his rookie season in 2012, doesn't have numbers that jump off the page, Cora believes he could be a valuable contributor in 2025.
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https://nesn.com/2024/11/alex-cora-gives-insight-i...
Brendan Rodgers (2B - COL)
11/17/24 7:00 AM -
Angels Rumors: the Rockies willing to part with 2 players who fit well with LAA. The Angels have a ways to go to fill out their roster, and the Colorado Rockies could be willing to part with players who could immediately help round out the team. ESPN's Jeff Passan reported that the Rockies could entertain offers on INF Brendan Rodgers and RHP Justin Lawrence. The Rockies are spending a lot of money on a team that has less hope for contention than the Angels. Rodgers is in line for a shade under $6 million in his final year of arbitration, so it stands to reason that the Rockies would want to move off that money.
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https://halohangout.com/angels-rumors-the-rockies-...
Salvador Perez (C/1B/DH - KC)
11/17/24 6:35 AM -
A Jonathan India Trade Would Accomplish Major Offseason Goal For Kansas City Royals. The Kansas City Royals are coming off an excellent season where they finished second in the American League Central and advanced all the way to the American League Division Series. Unfortunately, the Royals were beaten in the ALDS by the New York Yankees but the team re-established itself as a contender after not making the playoffs since 2015. Furthermore, the Royals now have some of the best players in the American League on their roster in the form of Salvador Perez, Vinnie Paquantino, Cole Ragans and Seth Lugo.
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https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/news/a-j...
Juan Soto (OF - NYY)
11/17/24 3:01 AM -
Some Things I Think I Think: On the importance of Red Sox focusing on pitching. Regardless of what happens with Juan Soto, the Red Sox have to bolster their pitching staff to improve. Max Fried is among the free agent options. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) Getty Images By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com Even if the Red Sox were to win the bidding for free agent outfielder Juan Soto — a decided long shot, admittedly — that wouldn't be enough to propel the team into actual contention for 2025 and beyond. Soto would help, of course. He's a generational hitter, the kind who can lift an entire lineup. Plus, there's no telling the impact he would have on the stash of elite prospects on the way, most of whom, like Soto, hit lefthanded. More Red Sox coverage Alex
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https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2024/11/some-thing...
Juan Soto (OF - NYY)
11/17/24 2:30 AM -
JUAN SOTO & THE METS WERE VERY COZY IN CALIFORNIA. Mets owner Steve Cohen, clearly desperate to make Queens relevant for once, spearheaded a glitzy meeting with free-agent superstar Juan Soto in Orange County, Calif., on Saturday. As usual, Cohen assembled his entourage of top executives and rolled out what insiders have generously labeled an “elaborate” and “extremely detailed” pitch. Because nothing screams prestige like a desperate attempt to dazzle at an undisclosed location in Newport Beach. Manager Carlos Mendoza reportedly joined Cohen in making a “strong impression,” which, knowing the Mets, probably involved over-the-top promises and Cohen's signature checkbook theatrics.
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https://bleedingyankeeblue.blogspot.com/2024/11/ju...
Nolan Arenado (3B - STL)
11/17/24 12:51 AM -
Why Cardinals must not trade Nolan Arenado. The “St. Louis Cardinals Way” does not exist anymore, or at least at this current moment. The organization has every reason to initiate a rebuild and start preparing for a National League Central division that should become quite interesting in the next few years. Trading Nolan Arenado would obviously be a big part of that blueprint. St. Louis is hampered by multiple hefty contracts that should be difficult to move.
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https://clutchpoints.com/why-cardinals-must-not-tr...
Tyler Naquin (OF - FA)
11/16/24 8:03 PM -
Reds Prospect Picks Up Big Award in Arizona Fall League. Reds Prospect Luis Mey Wins Arizona Fall League Reliever of the Year Award Mey allowed just one hit in the AFL. Greg Kuffner | 1 Minute Ago Jul 5, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; The hat and glove of Cincinnati Reds right fielder Tyler Naquin (12) during the sixth inning in the game against the New York Mets at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images / Katie Stratman-Imagn Images In this story: Cincinnati Reds Cincinnati Reds prospect Luis Mey has been named the Arizona Fall League's Reliever of the Year. Mey recorded six saves and allowed only one hit in 8 2/3 scoreless innings across eight appearances. The right-hander did not allow a run and was the only pitcher
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https://www.si.com/mlb/reds/news/reds-prospect-lui...
Luis Robert (OF - CHW)
11/16/24 7:48 PM -
Braves predicted to make blockbuster trade for All-Star to build 'dream' lineup. The Atlanta Braves did not meet expectations in 2024. While building the Braves' "dream Opening Day lineup," FanSided's Zach Pressnell predicted that the team would trade for Luis Robert Jr. of the Chicago White Sox. "It's a blockbuster deal to acquire Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. Robert would slot into left field for the Braves as he looks to turn back to his 2023 days where he nearly clubbed 40 home runs," wrote Pressnell.
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https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/atlanta-braves...
Josh Rojas (2B/3B - SEA)
11/16/24 7:40 PM -
Seattle Mariners Reporter Lists Gold Glove Winner as Possible Fit at Second Base. The Seattle Mariners infield will likely have a slightly different look to it in 2025. Josh Rojas, Dylan Moore, Ryan Bliss, Luke Raley and JP Crawford will all be back for 2025, barring any trades before Opening Day on March 27. One starter from 2024 that won't return is Jorge Polanco. The Mariners declined his $12 million club option during the first week of the offseason.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/mariners/seattle-mariners-r...
Blake Snell (P - SF)
11/16/24 6:35 PM -
Red Sox have started meeting with Cy Young and All-Star aces. The Boston Red Sox have started talks with multiple-time Cy Young Blake Snell and multiple-time All-Star and Gold Glove Max Fried, per Jeff Passan. Both were rumored to be contacted by the Sox, and it looks like that was true. Starting with Snell, he's a guy the Sox were going for last offseason, but couldn't get him. Coming off an injury-ridden season with the San Francisco Giants, it seems Snell is looking for a change in scenery.
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https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/boston-red-sox...
Cody Bellinger (OF/1B - CHC)
11/16/24 6:00 PM -
MLB Analyst Suggests Wild Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees Blockbuster Trade. Chicago Cubs fans cannot be thrilled with the rumors swirling that their team isn't going to be spending much this offseason. After Cody Bellinger opted into his $27.5 million contract for the 2025 campaign, the team's lineup looks to be pretty much set. The biggest ones are on the pitching staff, where the team could use some help in the rotation and bullpen. Veteran starting pitching Kyle Hendricks already departed, signing a free agent deal with the Los Angeles Angels.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/cubs/news/mlb-analyst-sugge...
Paul Skenes (P - PIT)
11/16/24 5:22 PM -
Pirates offering season tickets and more for a one-of-a-kind Paul Skenes baseball card. Turns out baseballs aren’t the only thing Paul Skenes can get to move fast. A trading card featuring a patch from the Pittsburgh Pirates rookie pitcher’s jersey and his autograph is so hot that the Pirates have made a splashy offer in hopes of picking it up. The team has put together an aggressive pitch for whoever comes across the card in the wild, offering a prize package that includes season tickets behind home plate at PNC Park for 30 years in exchange for the trading card. Skenes' girlfriend, LSU gymnast and influencer Livvy Dunne, also got in on the act. Dunne says whoever produces the ticket and gives it to the team can sit next to her at a Pirates game.
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https://www.chron.com/sports/article/pirates-offer...
Connor Norby (2B - MIA)
11/16/24 5:00 PM -
Former Baltimore Orioles Prospect Lands Outside Positional Power Rankings. The Baltimore Orioles drafted Connor Norby in the second round of the 2021 MLB draft out of East Carolina University. The infielder provided their minor league system with depth and become a top prospect who proved a versatile infielder and showed gap-to-gap power at the plate. Plus, with Ramon Urias at third base and Jackson Holliday set to take over full-time at second base, there was no real path to consistent playing time. The Orioles needed to upgrade their bullpen for a playoff push.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/orioles/news/former-baltimo...
Tanner Houck (P - BOS)
11/16/24 5:00 PM -
Red Sox $21M Fan-Favorite Advised To Re-Sign With Boston By Insider. The Boston Red Sox's starting rotation is under a microscope right now. Boston is expected to enter the 2024 season with Tanner Houck, Brayan Bello, Kutter Crawford, and Lucas Giolito in the starting rotation. The Red Sox are in a much better position than they were in last year and now just need to add a little more. Could they land a top-tier star like Corbin Burnes or Max Fried?
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https://www.si.com/mlb/red-sox/boston-red-sox-news...
Yusei Kikuchi (P - HOU)
11/16/24 4:00 PM -
Chicago Cubs Expected To 'Compete' for Impressive Left-Hander in Free Agency. The Chicago Cubs are looking for ways to improve their starting rotation this winter. The Cubs could believe they need a top-of-the-line starter, which would be an interesting thought considering their rotation wasn't bad, but they could look to improve marginally and add depth to this group that still has some question marks. Yusei Kikuchi is one of the players who could fit both of those descriptions. Chicago doesn't need another left-handed starter, but they've been linked to a few.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/cubs/news/chicago-cubs-expe...
Carlos Estevez (P - PHI)
11/16/24 4:00 PM -
Phillies Need This Star Closer to Shore Up Bullpen, Get Closer to Dodgers. With the unfortunate reality of the Philadelphia Phillies likely losing both Carlos Estevez and Jeff Hoffman this winter, the front office needs to have a plan regarding their bullpen. If anything has proven true over the past few offseasons, the Phillies know what their next move will be. There's a reason why Hoffman and Estevez are looking at the contracts they are.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/phillies/news/phillies-need...
Connor Brogdon (P - LAD)
11/16/24 3:30 PM -
Dodgers Pitcher Unexpectedly Will Now Be a Free Agent. Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Connor Brogdon has elected free agency after he was outrighted to Triple-A Oklahoma City, per the MLB.com transaction log. Brogdon was not claimed off of waivers, so the Dodgers sent him outright to Triple-A, but Brogdon chose to become a free agent. Brogdon spent less than a full season with the Dodgers.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/dodgers/news/dodgers-pitche...
Max Fried (P - ATL)
11/16/24 3:30 PM -
AL East Team Reportedly Talking with Braves Free Agent Max Fried. Atlanta Braves free agent starting pitcher Max Fried is reported to be “talking” with the Boston Red Sox. The word came from ESPN's Jeff Passan when he sat down and joined the Cespedes Family BBQ's Bar-B-Chat. Along with Fried, the Red Sox are also in talks with starting pitcher Blake Snell. It's not the first time hearing the Red Sox were in on Fried.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/braves/news/al-east-team-ta...
Cal Raleigh (C - SEA)
11/16/24 3:00 PM -
Seattle Mariners Catcher Cal Raleigh Had Awesome Post on Instagram After Winning Platinum Glove. The Seattle Mariners failed to make the playoffs again this year, but you can't blame catcher Cal Raleigh for that. What an unbelievable event put on by Rawlings - it was truly a special night that I'll never forget.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/mariners/news/seattle-marin...
Jonathan India (2B - CIN)
11/16/24 2:19 PM -
MLB rumors: Reds, Royals in talks for Jonathan India, Brady Singer trade. The Cincinnati Reds and Kansas City Royals want to wheel and deal during the MLB offseason. A deal isn't imminent, but the two clubs are working on a possible trade involving Reds second baseman Jonathan India and Royals righty starter Brady Singer, per C. Trent Rosencrans and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
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https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-rumors-reds-royals-jo...
Brady Singer (P - KC)
11/16/24 2:13 PM -
Royals, Reds reportedly discussing trade of former 1st round talents. The Kansas City Royals have remained away from the fray so far this offseason, but that may be about to change according to a MLB insider report. Ken Rosenthal and C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reported Saturday that the Royals are discussing trading starting pitcher Brady Singer to the Cincinnati Reds in a deal for second baseman Jonathan India. India and Singer were both first-round picks out of the University of Florida in the 2018 Major League Baseball June Amateur Draft.
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https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/royals-re...
Donovan Walton (2B - SF)
11/16/24 1:48 PM -
New York Mets Sign Two-Way Veteran to Minor League Deal. The New York Mets are strengthening their infield and late-game pitching depth. On Friday, the Mets signed veteran second baseman Donovan Walton to a minor league contract, according to the team's transactions page. Walton has since been assigned to Triple-A Syracuse. Walton, 30, brings 70 games of big league experience, nine of which came with the San Francisco Giants in 2024.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/mets/news/new-york-mets-sig...
Kirby Yates (P - TEX)
11/16/24 1:09 PM -
Texas Rangers Begin Bullpen Rebuild With Seattle Mariners Farmhand. The move stands in stark contrast to the two major bullpen moves the Rangers made last offseason, signing two well-heeled veterans in Kirby Yates and David Robertson. Yates emerged as the Rangers' closer and earned an All-Star nod. Robertson was Texas' primary set-up man.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/rangers/news/texas-rangers-...
Garrett Crochet (P - CHW)
11/16/24 1:00 PM -
Angels Linked to All-Star 200-Strikeout Ace in Potential Blockbuster Trade. There is speculation that the Los Angeles Angels could be a team to go after free agent pitcher Garrett Crochet. On Foul Territory earlier this week, an MLB insider linked the Angels to the Crochet trade market based on previous comments made by general manager Perry Minasian. “I wonder if a team like the Angels could be in," Robert Murray said. Minasian has expressed a desire to be extremely proactive this offseason.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/angels/angels-news/angels-l...
Connor Kaiser (SS - COL)
11/16/24 12:42 PM -
Arizona Diamondbacks Sign Connor Kaiser, Aramis Garcia to Minor League Contracts. The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed infielder Connor Kaiser and catcher Aramis Garcia to minor league contracts, Triple-A Reno announced Friday night. Garcia is set to turn 32 years old in January, while Kaiser is gearing up for his 28th birthday next week. Both players have been invited to the Diamondbacks' big league Spring Training camp as part of their respective deals. Garcia has 119 games of MLB experience under his belt, dating back to his big league debut with the San Francisco Giants in 2018.
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https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/news/ari...
Masataka Yoshida (OF/DH - BOS)
11/16/24 12:00 PM -
Red Sox proposed contract swap trade lands All-Star pitcher in Boston for three years, $72 million. This proposed trade would bring Seattle Mariners' multiple-time All-Star ace Luis Castillo to Boston for the rest of his contract, for the Sox's DH, Masataka Yoshida. Last season, Castillo started 30 games, obtained a record of 10-11, with a 3.64 ERA and 175 strikeouts.
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https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/boston-red-sox...
Jack Flaherty (P - LAD)
11/16/24 11:56 AM -
Dodgers $100 million World Series hero predicted to ditch LA in favor of Mets. The Los Angeles Dodgers will soon have to answer a question all World Series champions face: How much of the band should you keep together? It wasn't always easy, but the Dodgers ultimately proved to be Major League Baseball's superior team in 2024, and to do so, they overcame one major hurdle. Jack Flaherty came over to the Dodgers from Detroit in July and wound up taking the ball in five crucial postseason games. Two of those games came against the New York Mets, who are now expected to be one of the aggressive teams pursuing free-agent pitchers this winter.
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https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/los-angeles-do...
Joe Jacques (P - AZ)
11/16/24 11:52 AM -
Dodgers land ex-Red Sox pitcher in free agency. The Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly agreed to a contract with former Boston Red Sox and Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Joe Jacques, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. Jacques, 29, made his MLB debut in 2023 with the Red Sox.
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https://clutchpoints.com/dodgers-news-los-angeles-...
Charlie Morton (P - ATL)
11/16/24 11:44 AM -
Braves free agent Charlie Morton explains why he plans to pitch in 2025. Free-agent pitcher Charlie Morton, who has played for the Atlanta Braves for the last four seasons, will try to pitch in MLB next season despite just having turned 41 years old. 92.9 The Game's Grant McAuley posted on X, formerly Twitter, that the veteran pitcher admitted he may have retired sooner had he had more success early in his career. “I do regret not figuring it out sooner because I'm not sure that I would still be playing if I had and it's taken me away from my family,” Morton said, via McAuley. Morton, a third-round draft pick in 2002, made his MLB debut back in 2008 with the Braves but was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates the following year.
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https://clutchpoints.com/braves-free-agent-charlie...
Aramis Garcia (C - PHI)
11/16/24 11:01 AM -
D-backs sign Aramis Garcia, Connor Kaiser to minor-league deals. The Arizona Diamondbacks signed catcher Aramis Garcia and infielder Connor Kaiser to minor league contracts with invitations to major league spring training, the Reno Aces announced Saturday on X. Garcia was a second-round pick by the San Francisco Giants in 2014. Since making his major league debut in 2018, the righty-hitting catcher has played in parts of five MLB seasons with the Giants, Oakland Athletics, Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies, slashing .211/.248/.325 with 10 home runs and 25 RBIs in 119 games. RELATED STORIES D-backs receiving trade interest in CFs Jake McCarthy, Alek Thomas Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte earns All-MLB First Team honors Free agent Kevin Newman agrees to sign
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https://arizonasports.com/story/3564819/d-backs-ar...
Corbin Burnes (P - BAL)
11/16/24 11:00 AM -
Baltimore Orioles Linked to Sleeper Free Agent Starting Pitcher. A lot of the rumors surrounding the Baltimore Orioles so far this offseason have had to do with big names. To start things off, the Orioles will need to figure out the situations related to two of their own fre agents — ace pitcher Corbin Burnes and slugging outfielder Anthony Santander. Looking at Burnes, Baltimore would lose one of its clear-cut leaders. If he does walk, the Orioles would need to pivot quickly to land another ace pitcher or multiple starters to replace him.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/orioles/news/baltimore-orio...
Sonny Gray (P - STL)
11/16/24 11:00 AM -
Cardinals Trade Proposal Lands $75M Star With Surprising NL Foe. The St. Louis Cardinals seemingly are open for business and that could be a positive for any contender. St. Louis has pieces that could help take a contender over the top, but the Cardinals would contend themselves in 2025. The Cardinals seem like they are preparing for a rebuilding year that may not lead to many wins in 2025. One player who is going to be mentioned in trade rumors over the next few months, without a doubt, is ace Sonny Gray.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/cardinals/st-louis-cardinal...
Jeff Hoffman (P - PHI)
11/16/24 10:53 AM -
Phillies predicted to acquire struggling All-Star closer in surprise blockbuster. One thing seems certain with the Philadelphia Phillies: They won't be running things back with the same formula in 2025. This past season, the Phillies were one of the quietest teams in terms of acquiring free agents. After a disappointing first-round playoff exit, however, the Phillies know they can no longer rely on the same roster they've been rolling out for the last two seasons. The Phillies will need to rebuild their bullpen to some degree, with top high-leverage relievers Jeff Hoffman and Carlos Estévez both hitting free agency.
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https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/philadelphia-p...
John King (P - STL)
11/16/24 10:39 AM -
Reliable Cardinals Reliever Listed As Possible Trade Target For Royals. The St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals are two teams headed in opposite directions. While the Cardinals are entering a rebuild and taking a step away from contention, the Royals' rebuild is seemingly over and they are ready to contend for years to come. Kansas City won 86 games and secured the second American League Wild Card this past season. Jacob Milham of FanSided listed left-hander John King as somebody the Royals could target via trade as St. Louis rebuilds.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/royals/news/reliable-cardin...
Liam Hendriks (P - BOS)
11/16/24 10:18 AM -
Red Sox pitcher believes Boston is going 'full metal' this offseason. Last offseason, Boston Red Sox chairman Tom Werner stirred the fan base up by saying they were going "full throttle" and ended up making some pretty mild moves overall. Now, one of Boston's players is echoing a similar sentiment for this offseason, as Red Sox reliever Liam Hendriks spoke on the team's pursuit of free agent outfielder Juan Soto. "Without a doubt (the Soto stuff is exciting)," Hendriks said on "Foul Territory" earlier this week.
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https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/boston-red-sox...
Kervin Pichardo (SS - PHI)
11/16/24 10:15 AM -
Pirates Prospects Conclude AFL Season With Blowout Loss. Eight Pittsburgh Pirates prospects had their season in the Arizona Fall League ended brutally, s the Scottsdale Scorpions getting blown out by the Salt River Rafters 13-4 in the Play-In Semifinals. Six Pirates prospects saw the field on Friday, with three pitchers taking the mound and left-handed hitting outfield prospect Sammy Siani, infield prospect Kervin Pichardo and catching prospect Geovanny Planchart in the lineup. Between right-handed pitchers Derek Diamond, Brandan Bidois and Valentin Linarez, they allowed eight runs (six earned) over six innings of work.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/pirates/news/pittsburgh-pir...
Taijuan Walker (P - PHI)
11/16/24 10:01 AM -
Former Philadelphia Phillies Draft Pick and Top Prospect Signs Deal Overseas. The Philadelphia Phillies are searching for someone who can command the fifth spot in their rotation. When they signed Taijuan Walker two years ago, they thought he would be someone who'd be a solid option for them behind Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola, but after another disastrous season, he might not be a factor in 2025. Philadelphia picked him following his incredible amateur career, and after one season in the minors, the left-hander became a top 25 prospect in their farm system before he peaked at No. 16 in 2019 ahead of his Major League debut.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/phillies/news/former-philad...
Brusdar Graterol (P - LAD)
11/16/24 9:46 AM -
Dodgers' Brusdar Graterol to miss first half of next season after shoulder surgery. Graterol pitched in seven games during the regular season and three in the World Series against the New York Yankees, which the Dodgers won in five games. He allowed three hits over 2 1/3 scoreless innings in those World Series appearances.
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https://sports.yahoo.com/dodgers-brusdar-graterol-...
Corbin Burnes (P - BAL)
11/16/24 9:11 AM -
Mets blockbuster move would land projected $180M superstar. The New York Mets could pull off a massive move this winter. The Mets could sign any free agent they want to this winter. The Mets are an enticing club for free agents this winter, and MLB.com's Mark Feinsand listed the club among "potential suitors" for Baltimore Orioles star Corbin Burnes. "President of baseball operations David Stearns knows Burnes well from their time together in Milwaukee, where the pitcher was part of Stearns' first Draft class as general manager," Feinsand said.
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https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/mets-bloc...
JJ Bleday (OF - OAK)
11/16/24 9:02 AM -
[SB Nation: Athletics Nation] - Center Field — Yes It’s An “Area Of Need”. "Look at me...I can be...center field," sung John Fogerty but not JJ Bleday. Bleday did an admirable job of trying to pose as a CFer in 2024, but the A’s path to increased success in 2025 and...
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https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Jorge Polanco (2B - SEA)
11/16/24 9:00 AM -
Mariners position analysis: 6 trade ideas to solve the second-base riddle. For the eighth straight season, the Mariners are expected to have a new opening day second baseman in 2025. Last winter, the Mariners traded for veteran switch-hitter Jorge Polanco, but injuries limited him to 118 games in what was the worst season of his career. The Mariners declined his $12 million option earlier this month, making him a free agent. Jerry Dipoto, president of baseball operations, said the Mariners would like to add two infielders this offseason — players who can fill some combination of first base, second base and/or third base.
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https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/marin...
Miguel Rojas (SS - LAD)
11/16/24 8:59 AM -
Dodgers Key Veteran Reveals When He'll Retire From MLB. Los Angeles Dodgers veteran shortstop Miguel Rojas hopes to retire with the team after the 2026 season. “I would like to retire with the Dodgers," Rojas told Dodgers Nation's Doug McKain. “I'm looking forward to continuing to produce at that level," Rojas said.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/dodgers/news/dodgers-key-ve...
Josh Naylor (1B/DH - CLE)
11/16/24 8:45 AM -
Guardians, Angels Should Partner Up For Massive Trade. The Cleveland Guardians are in need of some power bats this offseason. Outside of Jose Ramirez and Josh Naylor, they don't have any other reliable big hitters in their lineup. Enter Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward, who may be a hot trade candidate this winter. Ward has two years of club control remaining, but being that he is 30 years old and the Angels are not close to contending, Los Angeles may decide to move him.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/guardians/opinion/cleveland...
Jose Ramirez (3B/DH - CLE)
11/16/24 8:45 AM -
Guardians, Angels Should Partner Up For Massive Trade. The Cleveland Guardians are in need of some power bats this offseason. Outside of Jose Ramirez and Josh Naylor, they don't have any other reliable big hitters in their lineup. Enter Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward, who may be a hot trade candidate this winter. Ward has two years of club control remaining, but being that he is 30 years old and the Angels are not close to contending, Los Angeles may decide to move him.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/guardians/opinion/cleveland...
Kevin Alcantara (OF - CHC)
11/16/24 8:30 AM -
Chicago Cubs Tied for Most Prospects in Latest Top 100 Update. The Chicago Cubs have begun to build their farm system over the years, and at the top, that has resulted in them sneakily becoming one of the deepest in the league. While the Cubs don't have any players in the top 30, they are tied with the Seattle Mariners for the most prospects on the list with six. Shortstop Jefferson Rojas and outfielder Kevin Alcantara were both listed in the "next 50" section, so while they didn't crack the Top 100 this time, they are players to watch for the next update. Smith was the top draft pick of Chicago last year and his game has translated quicker than anyone expected.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/cubs/news/chicago-cubs-tied...
Nick Castellanos (OF - PHI)
11/16/24 8:30 AM -
4 Relief Pitchers Philadelphia Phillies Should Pursue in Free Agency. The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to improve this offseason after an early exit in the playoffs last year, and they will have a few key areas to look at. It was another disappointing October for the Phillies in 2024, as despite being considered a World Series contender, they won just one game in the National League Division Series against the New York Mets and were sent home early. In the series loss, a few areas of weakness were exposed for Philadelphia. In their lineup, their outfield didn't provide any offensive help outside of Nick Castellanos.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/phillies/news/4-relief-pitc...
Gleyber Torres (2B - NYY)
11/16/24 8:26 AM -
Yankees' slugger predicted to part ways with New York to join AL West team. The New York Yankees have several tabs to keep an eye on this offseason as the hot stove warms up. One of the bigger names hitting the market is second baseman Gleyber Torres, who's polarizing tenure with the Yankees could come to an end. Throughout this time with New York, Torres has shown flashes of brilliance at the plate, proving to be one of the best hitting players at his position over the last half-decade. In recent predictions of the top players in free agency from Will Laws and Nick Selbe of Sports Illustrated, Torres found a new home on the West Coast.
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https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/new-york-yanke...
Bryce Harper (1B/DH - PHI)
11/16/24 7:11 AM -
Philadelphia Phillies Superstar Ranks Highly in First Year at New Position. The Philadelphia Phillies decided after three years of injuries that the best course of action to keep their aging superstar on the field would be moving him to first base. After a full season of being a full-time first baseman, Bryce Harper produced yet another MVP-worthy campaign at the plate, while also finishing as a finalist for a Gold Glove award. The superstar played in 145 games in 2024, only the second time he has reached that plateau since signing with the Phillies ahead of the 2019 season. Harper's first year as a full-time first baseman was so spectacular, that many around the baseball landscape were in awe.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/phillies/news/philadelphia-...
Tarik Skubal (P - DET)
11/16/24 6:00 AM -
Detroit Tigers Could Be Aggressive Adding Help to Left Side of Infield in Free Agency. The run that the Detroit Tigers went on to finish the 2024 season was a special one. Given the strong group of talented young players that emerged this year, there is a strong foundation to build upon. The needs of the team are obvious, as well. Tarik Skubal is a bonafide ace, but the depth behind him need to be improved.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/tigers/news/detroit-tigers-...
Nick Pivetta (P - BOS)
11/16/24 6:00 AM -
3 Nick Pivetta upgrades the Red Sox can sign in free agency with relative ease. As fans and analysts suspected, Nick Pivetta almost certainly won't return to the Red Sox. Jeff Passan of ESPN reported that Pivetta will likely reject Boston's $21.05 million qualifying offer and will instead enter the free agent market seeking a more lucrative deal. Pivetta recorded 172 strikeouts and walked 36 batters this season, resulting in a 10.6 K/9 and a 2.2 BB/9 rate.
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https://bosoxinjection.com/3-nick-pivetta-upgrades...
Ryan Helsley (P - STL)
11/16/24 6:00 AM -
Cardinals Blockbuster Proposal Cuts Ties With $63M Duo For Phillies. The St. Louis Cardinals already have shed some salary, but don't be shocked if they lower the payroll even further. St. Louis is a team that may not have the greatest 2025 season, but the organization is building for the future. The Cardinals have some intriguing players that have been in trade talks already and are of interest to opposing teams. Two that have been mentioned in trade speculation are star closer Ryan Helsley and former All-Star Miles Mikolas.
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https://www.si.com/mlb/cardinals/st-louis-cardinal...
Sean Manaea (P - NYM)
11/16/24 4:00 AM -
Reese Kaplan -- What If Things Don't Proceed As Planned?. There are others who are more about moderation wherein the club signs a few key pieces or trades for them, expects productivity from existing players and awaits promotions from the minors of the top rated prospects when needed due to injury or big team performance problems. Back in the post-Madoff Wilpon era the Mets refused to spend money because frankly they didn't have the capital available. No, the Mets have the money to spend if desired and there are some contract swaps that could be done in the trade market. Right now the club is rumored (and that's the key word) to be interested in bringing both Sean Manaea and Luis Severino back to the starting rotation.
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http://macksmets.blogspot.com/2024/11/reese-kaplan...
Taylor Walls (3B/2B/SS - TB)
11/16/24 4:00 AM -
Rays say county’s stalling has likely killed the new stadium deal. ST. PETERSBURG — At the time, the moment seemed unremarkable. A ground ball to Taylor Walls. An underhand flip to Jose Caballero to force Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at second base. A completed 4-3 Rays victory in their final home game of a frustrating 2024 season. Is it really possible that was the closing act in the life of Tropicana Field? Or, even worse, of Major League Baseball in St. ...
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https://sports.yahoo.com/rays-county-stalling-like...
Wander Franco (SS - TB)
11/16/24 2:31 AM -
Franco weapons charge: Court mandates check-ins. Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco on Wednesday was assigned monthly check-ins as he awaits a court date to face charges of illegal use and possession of a firearm related to his arrest Sunday after an armed altercation in the Dominican Republic.
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https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/42367372/wande...
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