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'Mutual interest' between Yanks, 2024 World Series foe (report)

November 22, 2024

MLB.com is keeping track of all the latest Yankees-related free agent and trade rumors right here. You can follow the latest Juan Soto rumors here.

 8 non-tendered players who are intriguing free agents

@HarriganMLB
November 22, 2024

Friday at 8 p.m. ET marked the deadline for teams to “tender” a contract for the 2025 season to players under club control. These are players on the 40-man roster who had not accrued enough service time to become eligible for free agency. There were 62 players “non-tendered," meaning that

Who is the best free agent at each position?

November 22, 2024

This year’s free-agent market offers options at every position, though some are obviously deeper than others.

Why the India-Singer swap makes sense for both Reds, Royals

Cincinnati acquires veteran RHP Singer in exchange for 2B India
1:38 PM EST

The Reds and Royals combined for the biggest trade of the young offseason (so far) on Friday night, when Cincinnati acquired veteran righty Brady Singer in exchange for second baseman Jonathan India and outfielder Joey Wiemer. It was one of those rare deals that saw each team acquiring a proven

Are these 4 teams the top contenders to sign Flaherty?

November 22, 2024

MLB.com is keeping track of the latest news and rumors surrounding Jack Flaherty.

62 new free agents: Complete list of non-tendered players

November 22, 2024

Each team had a deadline of 8 p.m. ET on Friday to decide whether to tender contracts to any salary arbitration-eligible players. Players not tendered a contract by the deadline became free agents, while players who were tendered a contract have until Jan. 9 to work out a deal with

4 teams are showing the most interest in Crochet

November 22, 2024

MLB.com is keeping track of the latest news and trade rumors surrounding Garrett Crochet.

Japan tops Chinese Taipei in appetizer for gold medal game rematch

12:23 PM EST

TOKYO -- Four teams are left to battle for the title of Premier12 champions -- the international tournament that pits the top 12 ranked baseball nations against each other and has helped spur the career of many future Major Leaguers. The top two teams from each group -- Venezuela and

Judge makes Soto pitch ... to ownership

November 22, 2024

Aaron Judge has Hal Steinbrenner’s ear on all things Yankees-related, and the captain recently delivered this message to the club’s managing general partner: We need to re-sign Juan Soto. Judge said that he met with Steinbrenner in Tampa, Fla., about a week after the World Series to discuss “a lot

Meet the dancing, joyful slugger at the heart of Samurai Japan's greatness

10:46 AM EST

TOKYO -- Before facing the rival USA Baseball team on Thursday night in the super-round of WBSC's Premier12 tournament, the cherubic Shugo Maki gathered his teammates around him near the Samurai Japan dugout. With the hint of a smile and a mischievous glint in his eye, the slugger gave his

Reds trade for Singer, send India, Wiemer to Royals

November 22, 2024

CINCINNATI -- The Reds made a trade on Friday that added more depth to their rotation but also meant parting with a popular veteran. Cincinnati acquired right-handed starting pitcher Brady Singer from the Royals for second baseman Jonathan India and outfielder Joey Wiemer. Singer, 28, is eligible for arbitration this

Rockies reach deal with versatile utilityman Kyle Farmer

@Spokes_Murphy
5:17 PM EST

The Rockies have signed versatile utility player Kyle Farmer to a one-year deal with a mutual option. A source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand that the contract is for $2.5 million with a $4 million mutual option for 2026, and a $750,000 buyout that results in a $3.25 million guarantee. Farmer

Betances thrilled to share Thanksgiving spirit in NYC hometown

9:45 AM EST

NEW YORK -- One thing can be said about former Major Leaguer Dellin Betances: He doesn’t forget where he came from. On Friday evening, Betances, a member of the Commissioner’s Ambassador Program, hosted a Thanksgiving drive at John F. Hylan Elementary school in Brooklyn in an effort to give back

Romano non-tendered by Toronto, becomes a free agent

@KeeganMatheson
November 22, 2024

TORONTO -- Jordan Romano, the Canadian closer with 105 career saves, has been non-tendered by the Blue Jays. The beloved right-hander out of Markham, Ontario, has been with the Blue Jays organization for a decade. It has been a winding road for Romano, who was once a starter and even

If Red Sox don't sign Soto, is this slugger their backup plan?

November 22, 2024

MLB.com is keeping track of all the latest free-agent and trade rumors involving the Red Sox right here.

What Siri will bring to the Mets in 2025

November 22, 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.

Yanks agree to terms with Grisham, Brubaker; two non-tendered

November 22, 2024

The Yankees non-tendered infielder Jon Berti and left-hander Tim Mayza ahead of Friday’s 8 p.m. ET deadline, the club announced, making them both free agents. New York did agree to terms on new one-year contracts with right-hander JT Brubaker and outfielder Trent Grisham. Grisham will earn $5 million with up

Inbox: Is Liranzo's future with Tigers behind the plate? Chandler in Bucs '25 rotation?

November 22, 2024

The Arizona Fall League is over, with tremendous prospects shutting things down for the offseason. All 30 teams have made their 40-man roster decisions, adding big-name prospects and some sleepers to keep an eye on. So what’s a prospect hound to do? Answer your questions, of course! We answered a

All-Star reliever Finnegan a free agent after being non-tendered by Nats

@jessicacamerato
November 22, 2024

The Nationals made two significant roster decisions regarding their bullpen on Friday and did not tender contracts to right-handers Kyle Finnegan and Tanner Rainey. Finnegan, 33, established himself as the Nats' closer after making his Major League debut at age 28 in 2020. He earned his first All-Star selection last

MLB Speedway Classic '25 tickets set to go on sale to public

@paul_casellaMLB
November 22, 2024

Fans hoping to attend next season's historic MLB Speedway Classic between the Braves and Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway will get their chance at 10 a.m. ET on Dec. 5, when tickets go on sale to the public.

2-time All-Star could reunite with Hinch in Detroit (report)

LATEST FREE AGENT & TRADE RUMORS
November 22, 2024

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

Hays non-tendered by Phillies, becomes a free agent

November 22, 2024

PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies needed a right-handed bat to pound left-handed pitching this summer, so in July they shipped Seranthony Domínguez to the Orioles for outfielder Austin Hays. But Hays didn’t help, and his Phillies’ career ended on Friday when they non-tendered him before the 8 p.m. ET deadline, making

Laureano, Canning among 5 let go at non-tender deadline

November 22, 2024

ATLANTA -- Outfielder Ramón Laureano earned a spot in the Braves’ starting lineup after being released by the Guardians this year. Right-hander Griffin Canning came to the team in a trade almost immediately after the end of the World Series. But the anticipated cost for both in 2025 exceeded Atlanta’s

O's non-tender Webb, settle with Rivera

@JakeDRill
November 22, 2024

BALTIMORE -- Another fairly surprising bullpen decision has been made by the Orioles. On Friday, Baltimore non-tendered right-hander Jacob Webb, who spent the past two seasons with the O’s. The 31-year-old became a free agent a little more than two weeks after the Orioles declined the $4 million 2025 team

Could Ichiro become the Hall of Fame's first unanimous position player?

@DKramer_
November 22, 2024

This story was excerpted from Daniel Kramer’s Mariners Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.