Posted on January 25, 2020, by Bryan Zarpentine The Washington Nationals have made a lot of additions to their infield this offseason. But they made sure to leave room for a player who belongs on the Mount Rushmore of the Nationals franchise. Late Friday, the Nats agreed to a deal with veteran Ryan Zimmerman. It’s […]

Posted on January 23, 2020, by Bryan Zarpentine Spring training is still a few weeks away, but the Seattle Mariners have already suffered an injury that could impact the 2020 season. The club announced on Thursday that outfielder Mitch Haniger needs to undergo what they’re calling “core surgery” and will be sidelined for the next […]

Posted on January 22, 2020, by Bryan Zarpentine The New York Mets were thrown for a loop when first-time manager Carlos Beltran was forced to walk away for his involvement in the Houston Astros cheating schedule. Suddenly tasked with finding a new manager less than a month before the start of spring training, the Mets […]

Posted on January 22, 2020, by Bryan Zarpentine With a new owner and a new manager, the Kansas City Royals are beginning a new era in 2020. However, there’s always enough room for an old favorite. On Wednesday, the Royals agreed to a one-year deal with veteran outfielder Alex Gordon. He will make $4 million […]

Posted on January 22, 2020, by Bryan Zarpentine It’s taken a while for the outfield market to take off, but one of the top outfielders on the free-agent market is finally off the board. Tuesday night, the Atlanta Braves signed Marcell Ozuna to a one-year deal worth $18 million. Ozuna will help fill the void […]

Posted on January 21, 2020, by Bryan Zarpentine It’s been a quiet winter for the Colorado Rockies, but now trouble is brewing in the middle of January. After the team kicked the tires on trading star third baseman Nolan Arenado, Rockies GM Jeff Bridich made it known that he wouldn’t be traded before the start […]

Posted on January 20, 2020, by Bryan Zarpentine They say it’s not over until it’s over, and for six-time All-Star and former Cy Young winner Felix Hernandez, it’s not over just yet. Coming off the worst season of his career, Hernandez has decided not to give up and retire after a brilliant career. The man […]

Posted on January 20, 2020, by Bryan Zarpentine As we head into the second half of January and inch closer to spring training, the MLB hot stove is starting to cool down. Most of the top free agents have found homes and teams are putting the finishing touches on their offseasons. However, there are still […]

Posted on January 14, 2020, by Bryan Zarpentine The Minnesota Twins aren’t exactly synonymous with signing high-priced free agents. But the Twins pulled off a surprise on Tuesday night, agreeing to terms with third baseman Josh Donaldson. The deal will pay Donaldson $84 million over four years with either a $16 million option or a […]

Posted on January 14, 2020, by Bryan Zarpentine For their first major decision of 2020, the Philadelphia Phillies are paying close to $20 million to get rid of a headache. The club announced on Tuesday that outfielder Odubel Herrera has been designated for assignment. Herrera sat out the last 85 games of the 2019 season […]

Posted on January 13, 2020, by Bryan Zarpentine Major League Baseball has brought the swift hand of justice down on the Houston Astros for cheating during the 2017 World Series. After an investigation confirmed to MLB that the Astros used technology to steal signs while defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2017 World Series, […]

Posted on January 13, 2020, by Bryan Zarpentine It’s been an unusually quiet offseason for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but they are starting to make some moves late in the winter with spring training around the corner. Late Sunday, the Dodgers agreed to terms with left-handed starter Alex Wood. It’s a one-year deal worth $4 […]

Posted on January 12, 2020, by Bryan Zarpentine The Texas Rangers have taken their time this offseason, but now they’re starting to make some moves. On Sunday, the Rangers reached an agreement with third baseman Todd Frazier. It’s a one-year deal that will pay Frazier $3.5 million in 2020 with a $5.75 million option for […]

Posted on January 12, 2020, by Bryan Zarpentine With players set to report to spring training in a little over a month, third baseman Josh Donaldson is one of the few marquee free agents left on the market. It’s been surprising to see Donaldson last this long and still a conclusion is far from imminent. […]

Posted on January 9, 2020, by Bryan Zarpentine The post-holiday lull in the MLB hot stove is officially over. Thursday evening, the St. Louis Cardinals and Tampa Bay Rays completed a blockbuster trade headlined by slugger Jose Martinez. The Rays have acquired Martinez, outfielder Randy Arozarena, and a Competetive Balance Round A Draft pick in […]

Posted on January 8, 2020, by Bryan Zarpentine One year after letting him go in free agency, the Texas Rangers are bringing back catcher Robinson Chirinos. Late Tuesday, the Rangers reached a deal with the veteran catcher. Chirinos will rejoin the Rangers in 2020 with a guaranteed salary of $5.75 million. The deal also includes […]

Posted on January 6, 2020, by Bryan Zarpentine While most of baseball has remained somnambulant in the new year, the Washington Nationals remain busy. After a trio of signings last week, the Nationals added two more pieces to the puzzle on Monday, as they get ready to defend their World Series title in 2020. First, […]

Posted on January 4, 2020, by Bryan Zarpentine The San Diego Padres haven’t made a big splash this offseason the way they’ve had the past two years. But they’ve made several incremental moves to improve their roster ahead of the 2020 season. That continued on Saturday when they agreed to re-sign veteran reliever Craig Stammen. […]

Posted on January 4, 2020, by Bryan Zarpentine The Washington Nationals are officially the busiest team in 2020. On Saturday, the Nationals added a player for the third straight day. One day after agreeing to terms with Starlin Castro, the Nationals re-signed versatile infielder Asdrubal Cabrera. The deal is for one year with Cabrera making […]

Posted on January 3, 2020, by Bryan Zarpentine The Washington Nationals are staying busy during the new year. One day after adding Will Harris to their bullpen, the Nationals have agreed to a deal with second baseman Starlin Castro. The two sides have made a two-year pact that will pay Castro $12 million. He will […]