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Mariners Grant Cole Tucker His Release

Cole Tucker has been granted his release by the Mariners after minimal playing time in spring training.

Tucker, a former top prospect, has struggled to live up to expectations in the majors but offers versatility in playing multiple positions. [ more ]

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Chicago White Sox

Report: Yankees make new offer for White Sox P Dylan Cease

The New York Yankees make an offer for pitcher Dylan Cease from the Chicago White Sox, excluding outfield prospect Spencer Jones.

Chicago White Sox GM Chris Getz is seeking a high price for trading Dylan Cease due to his value as an affordable pitching option. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

The Opener: Skenes, Holliday, Muncy, Stanek

Top prospects Skenes and Holliday facing off in Pirates vs. Orioles game.

Dodgers' Muncy undergoing x-rays after being hit in hand by pitch.

Focus on free agent right-hander Ryne Stanek's landing place. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

Kike Hernandez Rumors: Padres & Angels Among Finalists For Free Agency Decision

Kiké Hernández is a free agent with interest from multiple MLB clubs.

Hernández is expected to sign with one of the four finalists soon. [ more ]

ESPN.com

Chicago Cubs

Sources: Cubs, lefty Imanaga finalizing $53M deal

The Chicago Cubs have finalized a deal with Japanese lefty Shota Imanaga, signing him to a four-year, $53 million contract.

The deal includes provisions for the team to extend the contract to $80 million over five years, but Imanaga has the option to become a free agent if the Cubs decline the extension. [ more ]

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As teams make moves on pitchers, is trade market for Dylan Cease shrinking?

White Sox GM hesitant to trade valuable pieces

Several teams interested in Dylan Cease [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Free Agent Profile: Joc Pederson

Pitchers have been signing faster than hitters in the offseason.

Joc Pederson could be a bargain for his new team if he rediscovers his success. [ more ]

Yahoo Sports

Chicago White Sox

Pros and Cons: Should Mets sign Lucas Giolito?

The Mets are looking for pitchers in the free-agent bargain aisle and are interested in Lucas Giolito.

Giolito's performance has declined in the past two seasons, but he showed promise in the first half of the 2021 season. [ more ]

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MLB Trade Rumors

Trade Notes: Cease, Glasnow, Braves

The free agent market for pitchers has been more active than for position players this winter.

The market for starting pitching could slow down as teams wait for Yoshinobu Yamamoto's decision. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

2 Players the Dodgers Need to Trade For This Offseason

Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto's decisions will have ripple effects in the league

The Dodgers are looking to make moves in both the free agent and trade markets

Dylan Cease could be a good addition to the Dodgers' pitching rotation [ more ]

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Chicago Cubs

Latest On Cody Bellinger's Market

Cody Bellinger is a highly sought-after player in the free agent market.

The Yankees and Giants are among the teams interested in signing Bellinger. [ more ]

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New York Mets

Yankees' Brian Cashman on potential bidding war with Mets for Yoshinobu Yamamoto: I don' think anyone can compete with Steve Cohen' | amNewYork

The Yankees and Mets are both interested in pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

The Yankees general manager doesn't believe anyone can compete with Mets owner Steve Cohen in a bidding war. [ more ]

NBC Sports Bay Area & California

San Francisco Giants

Report: Giants appear ready to spend big on multiple star free agents

The Giants are prepared to spend big and are 'all-in' on this year's free-agent market.

They may try to trade for Soto but it's unlikely the Padres would trade him within the same division.

The Giants have been searching for a superstar player to build around for the past few years without success. [ more ]

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San Francisco Giants

5 non-tendered players the SF Giants should target in free agency

The MLB non-tendered 64 players, making the free-agent market more competitive.

The SF Giants have an opportunity to capitalize on non-tendered players.

Potential targets for the Giants include Austin Meadows and Garrett Hampson. [ more ]

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Omar Khan: 'Nothing To Report' On Wide Receiver Trade Rumors

Steelers GM downplays wide receiver acquisition rumors. [ more ]

NBC Sports Bay Area & California

San Francisco 49ers

Report: Young to have free-agent visits with three teams

Chase Young expected to visit Saints and Panthers this week

Young acquired by 49ers in 2023, now exploring free-agent market [ more ]

New York Post

New York Mets

Mets increase push to upgrade rotation after Kodai Senga injury

Mets seeking rotation upgrades

Market dynamics for outfielders

Challenges in the free agent market [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Angels Notes: Wantz, Stephenson, Suarez

Wantz transitioning from reliever to starter for rotation depth

Angels exploring various options for rotation depth in free agent market [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Latest On Mets', Red Sox' DH Plans

The New York Mets are not actively pursuing a designated hitter (DH) in the free agent market.

The team will stick with internal options such as Mark Vientos and Starling Marte at DH, as well as occasional outfield reps. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

MLBTR Poll: Jorge Soler's Market

Jorge Soler remains unsigned in the slow-moving free agent market despite being one of the better offensive players available.

Recent signings of Joc Pederson and Justin Turner could have an adverse effect on Soler's market as potential landing spots are filled. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Free Agent Profile: Michael Lorenzen

Mid-rotation arms are in demand on the free agent market.

Michael Lorenzen is an interesting remaining option as a starting pitcher. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

The Opener: Injuries, Relief Market, Rodriguez

Injury announcements may impact the free agent market

The relief pitching market has been stagnant this winter [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Brent Suter Drawing Some Rotation Interest

Brent Suter is drawing interest from eight teams in the free agent market.

Some teams are considering using Suter as a starting pitcher instead of a reliever. [ more ]

ESPN.com

'Nasty': Word of Yoshinobu Yamamoto's stuff quickly spreading through Dodgers camp

Yoshinobu Yamamoto impressed his new teammates during his first bullpen session at the Los Angeles Dodgers' spring training complex.

Yamamoto obtained a record-breaking 12-year, $325 million contract after winning three consecutive MVP awards in Japan. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

Dodgers Rumors: Jesus Luzardo & Shane Bieber Were Part Of Starting Pitching Search

The Los Angeles Dodgers made several moves during the offseason to address their pitching needs.

They pursued trade options for arms including Jesús Luzardo and Shane Bieber, but ultimately signed James Paxton as a free agent. [ more ]

New York Post

New York Giants

A solution for ending Giants-Saquon Barkley impasse: 'That's fair'

The Giants should let the free-agent market determine Saquon Barkley's value and then bring the best offer back to the table before signing elsewhere.

If the Giants trust Barkley, they can decide whether to retain him or move on based on analytics and his injury history. [ more ]

NBC Sports Bay Area & California

San Francisco Giants

Melvin confirms Giants still have interest in signing top free agent

New Giants manager Bob Melvin suggests that the team may not be done making moves this offseason.

The Giants continue to monitor the stagnant free-agent market, with top players like Cody Bellinger and Matt Chapman still available. [ more ]

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New England Patriots

Patriots LB says players 'definitely didn't see' Bill Belichick's departure coming

The Patriots and Bill Belichick have decided to part ways, with Jerod Mayo taking over as head coach.

The players, including Mack Wilson, were surprised by the decision but were happy for Mayo to get the job. [ more ]

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Chicago White Sox

Chicago White Sox GM Chris Getz on the Dylan Cease trade talks: 'It's got to be right for all parties'

The Chicago White Sox have added Chris Flexen and Tim Hill to their pitching staff.

Dylan Cease is at the center of trade speculation. [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

Today on Pinstripe Alley - 1/8/24

The free agent market in baseball has been developing slowly this offseason, with top pitchers still available.

The New York Yankees have not made any major commitments beyond their trade for Juan Soto. [ more ]

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Yankees rumors: What options are available to build up starting rotation? | amNewYork

The Yankees need to address their starting rotation before the start of the season.

The free-agent market for starting pitchers is top-heavy at this stage of the offseason. [ more ]

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Yankees Mailbag: Yamamoto and secondary options, Judge's foot, and Ohtani details

The New York Yankees have a backup plan if they are outbid for Yoshinobu Yamamoto, which may involve pursuing other starting pitchers on the free agent market.

A potential backup option for the Yankees could be a reunion with Jordan Montgomery, who has excelled since getting traded from the Yankees and has been a consistent pitcher.

The Yankees' rotation was already an area of need heading into the offseason, and they will need to make several moves to augment it. [ more ]

New York Post

Yankees are giving Yoshinobu Yamamoto pursuit all they've got

The New York Yankees have expressed interest in signing Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who is the top arm on the free-agent market.

Yamamoto is expected to have multiple suitors, including big-market teams like the Giants, Mets, and Dodgers, and could sign a contract worth over $200 million. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Latest On Shota Imanaga's Market

Shota Imanaga is an intriguing starting pitcher on the free agent market.

Imanaga's market is expected to gain steam this week as he plans to meet with interested teams. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

MLBTR Poll: Matt Chapman's Market

The free agent hitting market has been stagnant, with only a few top hitters signing so far.

Third baseman Matt Chapman has not received much interest, but the Cubs, Blue Jays, and Giants are the likeliest suitors. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Free Agent Faceoff: Jorge Soler/J.D. Martinez

The current free agent market for position players is weak overall, but there is notable depth in right-handed sluggers.

Jorge Soler and J.D. Martinez are two highly regarded sluggers in the middle of the free agent market, both coming off strong seasons.

Martinez has a stronger platform campaign and a more prestigious track record compared to Soler. [ more ]

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