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Round-Up: The Aftermath of the Winter Meetings

Dec 16, 2018

The Winter Meetings have come and gone, but left behind a myriad of free agent signings and a few big trades. Let's get started! The biggest piece of news was an absolutely massive three-team trade that had ...

Recap of the First Half of the Winter Meetings

Joe Orsatti

Dec 12, 2018

Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball

Ladies and gentlemen, we have made it to the pinnacle of the offseason, as front office members, athletes, and agents have all congregated in Las Vegas for the week. This period of time is typically the most ac...

With NL East Title at Stake, the Braves and Phillies Should Pursue Zack Greinke

Kyle O'Neill

Dec 10, 2018

National League East, Offseason

When the 2018 season began, both the Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves were ready to come out of their rebuilds. The Phillies were more aggressive in their pursuit signing high-priced veterans Jake A...

Report: Ian Kinsler Trade Talks Heating Up

Brent Maguire

Dec 12, 2017

American League, American League Central, Detroit Tigers, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Offseason, Rumors

The Detroit Tigers are in a full-swing rebuild, which began in the summer when the team shipped out Justin Verlander, Justin Upton and J.D. Martinez. One of the next obvious pieces on the move is second baseman...

Yankees Ship Chase Headley, Bryan Mitchell to Padres for Jabari Blash

Tom Dorsa

Dec 12, 2017

Breaking News, New York Yankees, Offseason, San Diego Padres, Transactions

Early Tuesday, the San Diego Padres and New York Yankees agreed on a trade that will send veteran Chase Headley and fringe pitcher Bryan Mitchell to Petco Park in exchange for outfielder Jabari Blash. The deal,...

St. Louis Reaches Agreement with Dexter Fowler

Matt Wojciak

Dec 8, 2016

Breaking News, Contract, Offseason, St. Louis Cardinals

Despite reports that Dexter Fowler was not interested in the team due to issues with manager Mike Matheny, the St. Louis Cardinals have managed to reach an agreement with the 30-year-old outfielder pending the ...

Cubs Nearing Deal with Koji Uehara

Matt Wojciak

Dec 8, 2016

Breaking News, Chicago Cubs, Contract, Offseason

Late on Thursday afternoon, the Boston Globe's Evan Drellich tweeted that it appeared former Orioles, Rangers, and most recently Red Sox reliever Koji Uehara was on the verge of signing a contract with the Chic...

A Different Perspective of the MLB Winter Meetings

Cory Fallon

Dec 8, 2016

Features

I’m sure everyone is used to reading about coverage from the Winter Meetings from the insiders there, and professionals doing their job to bring the most up-to-date baseball news. This is going to be a bit diff...

Colorado Inks Desmond to Five-Year Deal

Matt Wojciak

Dec 7, 2016

Breaking News, Colorado Rockies, Contract, Offseason

Early on the third day of the 2016 Major League Baseball Winter Meetings in Washington, D.C., Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal tweeted that it appeared free agent SS/OF Ian Desmond would be headed to the Colorado Rock...

Red Sox AL East Favorite After Sale, Thornburg Deals

Ryan McGriff

Dec 7, 2016

Boston Red Sox, Headlines, Offseason

The Boston Red Sox have shaken up the entire landscape of the American League East with a series of moves that positions them as the hands-down favorite to win the division. In one business day, the Red Sox ...

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