MLB rumors: A’s haven’t called free agent Troy Tulowitzki Troy Tulowitzki grew up an A’s fan in Sunnyvale. Now that he’s a free agent after the Blue Jays released him earlier this week, he’d love to come home and play for the team he grew up rooting for. But it doesn’t look like that will…
DetailsFrom a hospital bed in Las Vegas, Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto finalizes a trade for Edwin Encarnacion LAS VEGAS — The legend of Trader Jerry has a new anecdote. Jerry Dipoto, the Mariners general manager and the man of many trades and transactions, finalized a trade with the Cleveland Indians late Wednesday evening from a…
DetailsTop needs for all 30 clubs after Winter Meetings With the Winter Meetings in the books, it’s a great time to take stock of each club’s offseason to this point, as well as what its needs are for the remainder of the offseason. With the help of each MLB.com beat writer, here’s a look at…
DetailsLeaving Las Vegas: Where the market stands The Winter Meetings have come and gone, and most of the major free agents remain available for potential buyers. Teams used the past four days to kick the tires on a number of fronts, gaining traction on both the free-agent and trade markets. As the baseball world leaves…
Details7 teams most likely to make the next big move This week’s Winter Meetings produced a flurry of deals that added a bit of focus to the offseason puzzle. But virtually every team still has a lengthy to-do list. Let’s look at seven clubs most likely to make a move, and soon. Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/c-301848550
DetailsCashman’s absence fans Manny Machado Yankees intrigue LAS VEGAS — When the Yankees announced assistant general manager Michael Fishman would address the media following Thursday morning’s Rule 5 draft instead of Brian Cashman, it was easy to wonder if the GM had left the winter meetings for a sit-down with free agent Manny Machado. That…
DetailsYankees continue to ‘assess all options’ for Sonny Gray deal LAS VEGAS — With the addition of J.A. Happ, a deal that hasn’t been announced by the Yankees, the rotation has five starters, with Sonny Gray on the outside looking in. The Yankees have been shopping the right-hander since shortly after their season ended in…
DetailsEnough trade talk! Mets GM should keep his studs and spend LAS VEGAS — Jeurys Familia: Very good relief pitcher. Homegrown Met. Clubhouse leader. Prototype. Yes, the three-year, $30 million contract the Mets will pay to bring back Familia after a brief stay in Oakland, assuming the right-hander passes his physical examination, should serve as…
DetailsDipoto was hospitalized with blood clots in lungs Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto was released from the hospital in Las Vegas on Thursday afternoon and has been cleared to fly back to Seattle on Friday after dealing with severe chest pains that ultimately led to the discovery of a series of blood clots that had…
DetailsCraig Breslow talking to teams about non-playing role | NBC Sports Boston Craig Breslow, a key member of the 2013 world champion Red Sox and a pitcher who has long appeared a strong candidate for a second life in baseball when his playing days are over, is about to make the jump. The lefty reliever,…
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