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These 10 free agents might have walked into a big payday

@bmags94
November 5, 2024

It’s no surprise that stars such as Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes and Willy Adames are among the top free agents available this offseason. These players performed at a high level in 2024, and that was largely expected based on years of consistent production.

  • The top 25 free agents this

Ohtani undergoes shoulder surgery, expected to be ready for spring

@sonjamchen
November 5, 2024

SAN ANTONIO -- Shohei Ohtani underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, the Dodgers announced on Tuesday. The team expects him to be ready in time for Spring Training. Ohtani sustained the injury, which was to his non-throwing shoulder, on an attempted steal of second

Is it a two-horse race for Juan Soto? Executives think so

November 5, 2024

SAN ANTONIO – Juan Soto’s free agency saga is just beginning, but according to executives at the General Managers Meetings, it’s likely to be a race made for Frank Sinatra. New York, New York. The Yankees and Mets are expected to engage in a bidding war for the superstar slugger,

Acuña, Strider not expected to be ready by Opening Day

@paul_casellaMLB
November 5, 2024

After battling through injuries for much of the 2024 season, the Braves are already preparing to begin the '25 campaign shorthanded. President of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos told reporters on Tuesday at the General Managers Meetings that neither Ronald Acuña Jr. nor Spencer Strider will be ready by Opening Day.

This veteran SP has 'surprisingly strong' market

LATEST FREE AGENT & TRADE RUMORS
November 5, 2024

We're keeping track of all the latest free agent and trade rumors.

Snell's likely landing spots, contract projections, comps & more

November 5, 2024

With the 2024 season behind us and the Hot Stove ready to burn, we're taking a closer look at some of the most prominent players eligible for free agency. Name: Blake Snell Position: Starting pitcher Team: San Francisco Giants Age (as of Opening Day 2024): 32 2024 stats: 5-3, 3.12

Padres, Shildt finalizing an extension through 2027 (sources)

November 5, 2024

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres and manager Mike Shildt are finalizing a two-year extension that will keep Shildt at the helm in San Diego through 2027, sources told MLB.com on Tuesday. The team has not confirmed the news. The move was largely expected after Shildt's successful first season in San

The Mets need pitching. Lots of it. Where will they find it?

November 5, 2024

This story was excerpted from Anthony DiComo's Mets Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Bregman the 'biggest priority' of Astros' offseason

@MartinJGallegos
November 5, 2024

SAN ANTONIO -- Alex Bregman has been an Astros mainstay at the hot corner for nine seasons. The club expects that to continue, even as the star third baseman hits free agency for the first time in his career. Convening with the league’s top baseball executives this week at the

OMG, meet HOF: Mets' celebratory sign comes to Cooperstown

November 5, 2024

NEW YORK -- The “OMG” Mets are going to live forever. The National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., announced Tuesday that one of the Mets’ “OMG” signs will join the institution's permanent collection and will go on display in the "Your Team Today" exhibit. The sign, which Mets

O's aim to swing big in market if Burnes, Santander don't return

@JakeDRill
November 5, 2024

SAN ANTONIO -- Two marquee Orioles players became free agents on Monday in right-handed ace Corbin Burnes and slugging outfielder Anthony Santander. It’s possible either -- or both -- could re-sign with the team, but there’s also a scenario in which each heads elsewhere. If that’s the case, what can

Braves show interest in free-agent starter Eovaldi (source)

November 5, 2024

ATLANTA -- Nathan Eovaldi ranks near the top of the Braves’ wish list, according to an industry source. Eovaldi became a free agent when he declined his $20 million option to stick with the Rangers through the 2025 season. The 34-year-old right-hander can now pursue a multiyear deal that would

All of the 2024-2025 free agents, position by position

November 5, 2024

Here is a position-by-position breakdown of the 2024-25 free-agent class. Players are grouped by position and ranked by their FanGraphs wins above replacement total across 2023-24. Each player's 2025 seasonal age is included in parentheses next to his name.

FAQ: What to know about Dodgers' offseason

@juanctoribio
November 5, 2024

This story was excerpted from Juan Toribio's Dodgers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Posey, Minasian outline vision for Giants

November 5, 2024

This story was excerpted from Maria Guardado's Giants Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

The players who did (and didn't) receive qualifying offers

@HarriganMLB
November 4, 2024

Thirteen players were tendered a qualifying offer (a one-year, $21.05 million deal for 2025) prior to Monday's deadline. Those players now have until 4 p.m. ET on Nov. 19 to decide whether to accept or decline. Players who accept qualifying offers are signed with their teams for the next season

Juan Soto's top suitors, contract projections, comps & more

November 5, 2024

With the 2024 season behind us and the Hot Stove ready to burn, we're taking a close look at some of the most prominent players eligible for free agency. Name: Juan Soto Position: Outfielder Team: New York Yankees Age (as of Opening Day 2025): 26 2024 stats: .288/.419/.569, 41 HR,

Vote NOW for the Fall Stars Game Final 2

November 5, 2024

Fans, the Arizona Fall League wants your help. The 18th annual Fall Stars Game is set for 8 p.m. ET on Saturday at Mesa's Sloan Park, and fans have the last word on the rosters. MLB.com's Fall Stars Final 2 Vote is open now, with one spot on the American

Pujols bests Yadi in 1st meeting as managers in DR

November 5, 2024

The World Series may be over, but there’s still plenty of exciting baseball action unfolding in Latin America’s Winter Leagues this offseason. One compelling storyline took the spotlight on Tuesday night. Cardinals legends Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina, who spent nine seasons as teammates and won two World Series titles

Sources: Schumaker joins Rangers' baseball ops as senior adviser 

@kennlandry
November 5, 2024

The Rangers have hired former Marlins manager Skip Schumaker as a senior adviser to president of baseball operations Chris Young, sources confirmed. It was first reported by Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News. The Rangers are also expected to finalize a deal with Luis Urueta as the bench coach,

Forst focused on trades to help young A's core

@MartinJGallegos
November 5, 2024

SAN ANTONIO -- As general manager David Forst formulated his offseason planning, a bit of relief was provided after one of the bigger question marks surrounding the A’s impending move to Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento next season was answered last month when MLB announced that the team would

Why veteran hurler chose to stay with Royals

@anne__rogers
November 5, 2024

This story was excerpted from Anne Rogers’ Royals Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Miss baseball? Here's what we're looking forward to in '25

@MannyOnMLB
November 3, 2024

When Walker Buehler struck out the Yankees’ Alex Verdugo to clinch the World Series title for the Dodgers last Wednesday, the 2024 MLB season came to a close. While there may not be any more big league baseball until next spring, the baseball world has a lot to look forward

Tigers counting on Mize to bounce back in '25

November 5, 2024

This story was excerpted from Jason Beck's Tigers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

The Cuban star who outslugged the Babe

The day Cristóbal Torriente stole the show from the Bambino
November 5, 2024

The crowds piled into giant Almendares Park -- excited to see the baseball folk hero they'd only read about in newspapers. The greatest home run masher in the world. Could he actually be real? Could there actually be a person who hit 54 homers in one season? Somebody who had