Red Sox pitcher David Price still has three years to go on the seven-year, $217 million deal he signed with the team back in 2016. The Red Sox are currently on the hook for three years and $96 million at a rate of about $32 million per year. But it looks like Boston has little-to-no interest […]
Read MoreDodgers, Indians Reportedly Discussing Blockbuster Trade
Even with star pitchers Gerrit Cole and Stephen Stasburg off the market, MLB’s “Hot Stove” season is still going strong. There will be a lot more action over the next several weeks. For some time now, it has been rumored that the Cleveland Indians are likely to trade Francisco Lindor eventually. The star shortstop will […]
Read MoreBreaking: Gerrit Cole, Yankees Agree To Record-Setting Deal
The New York Yankees have their man. Gerrit Cole has reportedly agreed to a record-setting free agency contract with the AL East franchise. Cole, the top free agent of the 2019-20 class, has reportedly agreed to nine-year, $324 million deal with the Yankees. It’s by far the biggest deal ever given to a pitcher. Stephen […]
Read MoreReport: Gerrit Cole’s “Mystery Team” Has Been Revealed
Thus far, it has looked like the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Angels were the two main competitors for Gerrit Cole’s services, with the Los Angeles Dodgers possibly lurking in wait for the superstar starting pitcher. Earlier today, reports indicated that the proverbial “mystery team” was involved in the Cole sweepstakes. Now, that team […]
Read MoreReport: A ‘Mystery Team’ Has Emerged For Gerrit Cole
Every so often, a “mystery team” emerges in big-time baseball trade talks and free agency deals, and threatens to shake things up until it vanishes without a trace. Gerrit Cole’s red hot free agency is the latest target. The Houston Astros superstar has been connected to three prominent teams most often. The New York Yankees […]
Read MoreWhat Stephen Strasburg’s New Deal Means For Gerrit Cole
The world champion Washington Nationals are keeping Stephen Strasburg around. The star free agent right-hander has agreed to a new seven-year contract with the team, per reports. Strasburg’s new deal is worth a reported $245 million over those seven seasons. That $35 million yearly salary is the highest ever for a pitcher. Over the weekend, […]
Read MoreBreaking: Stephen Strasburg Agrees To Deal With Nationals
Stephen Strasburg isn’t going anywhere. The Washington Nationals and the World Series MVP have reportedly agreed to a new contract. The former No. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft opted out of his contract following his epic postseason performance, but it was widely believed that he’d end up re-signing in Washington. And that’s what’s […]
Read MoreThe Yankees Offer To Gerrit Cole Has Reportedly Leaked
All indications are that the New York Yankees are all-in on ace starting pitcher Gerrit Cole in free agency. After some uncharacteristic austerity in recent seasons, New York is willing to break the bank on the 29-year-old star. If the latest report from the New York Times’ Bob Klapisch is accurate, we now know how […]
Read MoreThere Are Reportedly 3 Clear Favorites For Gerrit Cole
Star pitcher Gerrit Cole is the coveted free agent of baseball’s offseason. Early speculation was the ace was bound to head west and sign with one of the Los Angeles teams. But the New York Yankees appear to be legitimate contenders. According to the latest report from ESPN’s Jeff Passan, there are three clear favorites […]
Read MoreYankees Insider Has Telling Update On Gerrit Cole Pursuit
The New York Yankees are throwing it back to the old George Steinbrenner days in trying to land superstar free agent pitcher Gerrit Cole. According to a new report, the team “won’t be denied” in its pursuit of the 2019 Cy Young runner-up. Cole is coming off one of the better seasons in recent memory, […]
Read MoreWhat Gerrit Cole Told The Yankees At His Free Agency Meeting
Gerrit Cole is arguably the top free agent on the market (it’s either him or Anthony Rendon, depending on how you’d rank pitching vs. hitting) and the New York Yankees, long in search of an elite starter, are in heavy pursuit. The former Houston Astros starter is a West Coast native, though, and it’s been […]
Read MoreZack Wheeler Turned Down Bigger Offer To Sign With Phillies
The first major free agent pitching domino has fallen. According to reports, the Philadelphia Phillies have signed former New York Mets starter Zack Wheeler. Wheeler’s reported deal is $118 million over five seasons. That’s a solid price tag, but apparently the 29-year-old right-hander could have gotten more. According to Ken Rosenthal of FOX and The […]
Read MoreBreaking: Zack Wheeler Agrees To $100 Million Free Agency Deal
One of the biggest names in free agency is officially off the market. Zack Wheeler just signed a long-term contract that will keep him in the NL East, but he won’t remain with the New York Mets. Wheeler has battled through a few injuries over the course of his career. However, the 29-year-old starter has […]
Read MoreReport: Yankees “Very Concerned” Gerrit Cole Prefers 2 Other Teams
The biggest prize of the MLB free agent class this offseason is right-handed starting pitcher Gerrit Cole. Cole is coming off two outstanding seasons with the Houston Astros. The New York Yankees need front-line starting pitching and have been linked to Cole. They originally drafted the 29-year-old flamethrower out of high school and tried to […]
Read MoreBrewers, Padres Reportedly Agree To Notable MLB Trade
The MLB Hot Stove is firing up a little bit before Thanksgiving, with the Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres agreeing to a trade today. The Padres sent well-regarded young infielder Luis Urias and left-handed starting pitcher Eric Lauer to Milwaukee for young outfielder Trent Grisham and right-handed starter Zach Davies. San Diego also agreed […]
Read MoreFormer MLB Pitcher Dies Suddenly At 49
A former veteran MLB pitcher and scout reportedly passed away suddenly at the age of 49 over the weekend. Will Brunson, a left-handed pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Detroit Tigers, pitched in 27 games over the 1998 and ’99 seasons. Most recently, Brunson served as a scout for the Philadelphia Phillies. Brian […]
Read MoreBaseball Writer Unveils Controversial 2020 Hall Of Fame Ballot
Earlier this year, Mariano Rivera became the first unanimous Hall of Famer in Major League Baseball history. After decades in which voters operated with a ridiculous unwritten rule in which no player would receive 100-percent of the vote. There’s some speculation that his former New York Yankees teammate Derek Jeter could receive the same treatment, […]
Read MoreMLB Commissioner Addresses The Houston Astros Investigation
The biggest story involving Major League Baseball is the ongoing investigation into the Houston Astros, who are accused of stealing signs electronically. Houston is alleged to have used a camera, installed in center field, to capture pitch signs. The information was then relayed back to the dugout and eventually to the hitter at-bat. MLB commissioner […]
Read MoreMinnesota Twins Prospect Ryan Costello Reportedly Found Dead
Minnesota Twins prospect Ryan Costello was reportedly found dead in his hotel room in Auckland, New Zealand, his team announced Monday morning. Costello had just arrived in the country about a week ago to play for the Auckland Tuatara. The Tuatara report that preliminary indications suggest he died of “natural causes.” The team is set […]
Read MoreReport: MLB’s Punishment To Astros Could Be “Unlike Anything Seen”
Earlier this week, a bombshell report suggested the Houston Astros stole signs en route to the team’s 2017 title. Veteran pitcher Mike Fiers alleged that Houston used a center-field camera to help steal signs during the 2017 season. Video has been released that appears to show Houston decoding signs and relaying them to its hitters […]
Read MoreJustin Verlander Getting Called Out For Old Comment On Sign Stealing
Justin Verlander isn’t directly responsible for the Houston Astros stealing signs in 2017, but it appears comments he made in the past about this subject have come back to haunt him. Houston acquired Verlander in 2017 to make its push toward the postseason. It clearly worked as the Astros won the World Series over the […]
Read MoreNew York Mets Update Their Plans For Tim Tebow
The baseball dream will apparently continue for Tim Tebow heading into the 2020 season, the New York Mets confirmed today. Tebow, 32, signed a minor league contract with the Mets in 2016. He made it up to the Triple-A level in 2019, though he suffered a finger injury in July and was forced to miss […]
Read More3 MLB Superstars Are Reportedly On The Trading Block This Winter
The 2019-20 Major League Baseball offseason is officially underway. We’re now two weeks removed from the Washington Nationals’ win over the Houston Astros in the World Series. The league’s GM meetings are currently taking place in Arizona. The offseason could be a huge one, with three star players – Gerrit Cole, Stephen Strasburg and Anthony […]
Read MoreHouston Astros Release Statement On Cheating Allegations
Scandalous news struck the MLB this afternoon as cheating allegations came out involving the Houston Astros. Veteran pitcher Mike Fiers alleged that Houston used a center-field camera to help steal signs during the 2017 season. Video has been released that appears to show Houston decoding signs and relaying them to its hitters during games. As […]
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