It's Dodgers' turn to try to buy a World Series trophy
The Yankees and Mets were the top spenders in MLB last offseason, but both teams failed to make the playoffs in 2023.
The Dodgers spent $1.2 billion this winter, including signing Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, making them the clear winners of the offseason. [ more ]
The Twins traded Jorge Polanco to the Mariners for MLB players Justin Topa and Anthony DeSclafani, not coming at a significant financial cost.
The Twins plan to reallocate the payroll savings from the trade to improve the roster, potentially targeting a first baseman and a right-handed hitting outfielder. [ more ]
The Boston Red Sox are not planning to have a higher payroll in 2024 compared to 2023, indicating a cautious approach to spending during the offseason.
While the team's projected salary for 2024 is similar to last year's Opening Day payroll, there's a significant gap between their luxury tax numbers.
The Red Sox narrowly exceeded the luxury tax in 2022, but staying above the threshold affected their draft compensation and they finished in last place in the AL East. [ more ]
Shohei Ohtani's historic contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers includes deferring $68 million of his annual $70 million salary.
Ohtani's decision to defer the majority of his earnings was motivated by helping the Dodgers sign other players and his lucrative off-the-field endorsements. [ more ]
The Giants' "pivotal" offseason has been a complete success - and revealing!
The San Francisco Giants have drastically increased their payroll and long-term commitments compared to previous years.
The Giants have made significant investments in new players as replacements for prior bad investments, indicating a strategic move to enhance their roster. [ more ]
Cardinals president John Mozeliak plans to step back from running baseball operations by the end of his contract in 2025.
Former Red Sox executive Chaim Bloom has been advising the Cardinals for several months and has factored into discussions about the future of the baseball operations department. [ more ]
Rays infielder Isaac Paredes is drawing trade interest from several teams, including the Mariners and Blue Jays.
The Rays may consider trading Paredes to save money on his increasing arbitration price tag and potentially free up payroll for other players. [ more ]