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Houston Astros Should Pursue Johnny Cueto At Trade Deadline

Jun 28, 2017

Houston Astros, Rumors, San Francisco Giants

Earlier this week, Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reported that San Francisco Giants pitcher Johnny Cueto will likely opt out of the remaining four years and $84 million of his massive contract signed after 2015. ...

Shohei Otani Plans to Sign With MLB Club After Season

Ryan Waterman

Apr 8, 2017

Headlines, Major League Baseball, Offseason, Rumors

We're not even a full week into the start of the season, and this offseason is already guaranteed to be among the most interesting we've seen in some time. In an interview with "60 Minutes" that will air thi...

Jay Bruce on the Trading Block?

Robert Villarreal

Jan 17, 2017

Headlines, New York Mets, Rumors

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CSN Philly's Jim Salisbury is reporting that the New York Mets are willing to move outfielder Jay Bruce for two prospects and that the Philadelphia Phillies have has a "long-standing" interest in the lefty slug...

Report: Dodgers Interested in Todd Frazier

Ryan Waterman

Dec 6, 2016

Headlines, Los Angeles Dodgers, Offseason, Rumors

This is the time of year where it's vital for teams to have all of their proverbial "ducks in a row." A lot can happen, plans can (and will..) change, and it's important for teams to prepare for all possible si...

Kansas City Shopping Wade Davis; Cubs, Dodgers Expressing Interest

Ryan Waterman

Dec 5, 2016

Headlines, Kansas City Royals, Offseason, Rumors

The closer market continues to get more interesting by the minute. As noted, the San Francisco Giants plucked former Pittsburgh Pirates closer Mark Melancon off the market with a record four-year, $62 millio...

Orioles Moving on From Mark Trumbo?

Ryan Waterman

Dec 5, 2016

Baltimore Orioles, Headlines, Offseason, Rumors

UPDATE: It appears that things have headed downhill in negotiations, as ESPN's Buster Olney tweeted earlier this afternoon that the Orioles don't believe they're close in negotiations, and that they could move ...

Aroldis Chapman Looking for Six-Year Contract

Ryan Waterman

Dec 5, 2016

Headlines, Offseason, Rumors

The closer market seems to be heating up. Earlier today, the San Francisco Giants agreed to a deal with former Pittsburgh Pirates closer Mark Melancon. A recent report has also suggested that the Miami Marli...

Phillies Sign Joaquin Benoit

Ryan Waterman

Dec 5, 2016

Headlines, Offseason, Philadelphia Phillies, Rumors, Transactions

For the second straight offseason, the Philadelphia Phillies have added another veteran arm to the bullpen. Last season, it was David Hernandez. While the 30-year-old Hernandez could not necessarily be characte...

Report: Nationals Pursuing Both Chris Sale and Andrew McCutchen

Ryan Waterman

Dec 5, 2016

Headlines, Offseason, Rumors, Transactions, Washington Nationals

It would appear that the Washington Nationals are done playing games, and are tired of coming up just short of the proverbial promised land. Thus far, the Nats have been depicted as quite the aggressive team...

Report: Dodgers, Rich Hill “Nearing Agreement”

Ryan Waterman

Dec 5, 2016

Headlines, Los Angeles Dodgers, Offseason, Rumors, Transactions

In a much-needed piece of news for the pitching-strapped Los Angeles Dodgers, the team is reportedly nearing an agreement to retain southpaw Rich Hill. ESPN's Peter Gammons was the first to report that Hill ...