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White Sox call up 2 outfielders in flurry of Friday moves

White Sox made roster moves including calling up outfielders Rafael Ortega and Tommy Pham to boost offense. [ more ]

NESN.com

Red Sox Reunion? Boston Reportedly 'Likes' This Outfielder

The Boston Red Sox are interested in outfielder Tommy Pham for the upcoming season.

Pham previously played for the Red Sox in 2022 and could provide power and depth to their outfield. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Latest On Tommy Pham's Market

Tommy Pham is a sought-after free agent outfielder with interest from multiple teams.

Pham had a productive season in 2022 and performed well in the postseason. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

Teoscar Hernandez Rumors: Dodgers Potentially Among Frontrunners

Teoscar Hernández and Tommy Pham are potential targets for the Los Angeles Dodgers as they search for a right-handed hitting outfielder.

Hernández is coming off a down season with the Seattle Mariners but excelled against left-handed pitching. [ more ]

ABC7 Chicago

White Sox call up OF Tommy Pham

The Chicago White Sox made several roster moves involving outfielders, including calling up Tommy Pham and Rafael Ortega from Triple-A Charlotte. [ more ]

Sports Illustrated Arizona Diamondbacks News, Analysis and More

White Sox Preferred Dominic Fletcher Over Jake McCarthy

The Diamondbacks traded Dominic Fletcher to the White Sox for pitching prospect Cristian Mena.

Former D-backs farm director Josh Barfield may have influenced the decision to trade Fletcher. [ more ]

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Atlanta Braves

Battery Power TV: Adam Duvall returns to Atlanta Braves, who welcome Ronald Acuna Jr. back to lineup

Return of Ronald Acuña Jr. and signing of Adam Duvall impact Atlanta Braves' roster.

Discussion on playing time between Adam Duvall and Jarred Kelenic. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Free Agent Faceoff: Adam Duvall/Tommy Pham

Quality players like Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery are still available in the late stage of Spring Training.

Michael A. Taylor stands out as the best remaining outfielder in the market due to his exceptional center field defense. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Diamondbacks Sign Kyle Garlick, Albert Almora To Minor League Deals

Arizona Diamondbacks sign outfielders Garlick and Almora to minor league contracts for spring training.

Garlick is a lefty masher with power against lefties, while Almora is a glove-first outfielder with solid production against southpaws. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Red Sox "Actively" Pursuing Outfield Additions

The Red Sox are actively pursuing right-handed outfield options for their roster.

Top prospect Ceddanne Rafaela has a chance to make the Opening Day roster and could become the primary center fielder. [ more ]

NESN.com

Former Red Sox Outfielder Signs On With World Series Contender

The Atlanta Braves signed outfielder Adam Duvall to a one-year contract worth $3 million.

The Boston Red Sox did not make a push to re-sign Duvall, allowing him to join the Braves. [ more ]

NESN.com

Could Red Sox Be In Running To Sign This World Series MVP?

The Red Sox are interested in adding more power to their lineup.

Teoscar Hernández and Jorge Soler are among the power bats the Red Sox are targeting in the market. [ more ]

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MLB Trade Rumors

Padres Still Showing Interest In Michael A. Taylor, Adam Duvall

Padres considering veteran outfield help into Spring Training

Michael A. Taylor a top defensive outfielder but inconsistent offensively

Taylor's perceived salary demands may impact his signing [ more ]

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Rockies Looking For Left-Handed-Hitting Outfielder

The Colorado Rockies are looking for a left-handed depth outfielder who can play all three positions.

They may look to the free-agent market or explore trade scenarios to fill this need. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

East Notes: Mets, Rays, Bautista

The New York Mets are seriously pursuing free agent pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto but may not plan to spend aggressively on other top free agents.

If the Mets fail to land Yamamoto, they may pivot to a mid-market arm like Lucas Giolito for shorter-term contracts. [ more ]

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Chicago Cubs

White Sox To Select Rafael Ortega, Option Dominic Fletcher

White Sox promote Rafael Ortega and option Dominic Fletcher to Triple-A Charlotte. [ more ]

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Red Sox's Tyler O'Neill Heads To 7-Day IL, Rob Refsnyder Returns

The Red Sox placed Tyler O'Neill on the injured list and brought in Rob Refsnyder to add depth to their outfield options. [ more ]

NESN.com

Red Sox's Triston Casas Reacts To Alex Verdugo, Juan Soto Joining Yankees

The New York Yankees have acquired two left-handed-hitting outfielders, Alex Verdugo and Juan Soto, during the 2023 MLB offseason.

Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas joked that the Yankees acquiring both Verdugo and Soto would create a formidable lineup. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

Dodgers Rumors: Taylor Trammell Claimed Off Waivers From Mariners

Dodgers facing struggles with production from bottom of lineup

Dodgers claimed outfielder Taylor Trammell off waivers from the Mariners [ more ]

Dodger Blue

Dodgers Rumors: Manuel Margot Traded To Minnesota Twins

The Dodgers addressed a starting rotation need by acquiring Tyler Glasnow, but the inclusion of Manuel Margot was curious.

Margot's trade created an opportunity for a right-handed hitting outfielder like Kiké Hernández or Miguel Vargas. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

James Outman Reacts to Dodgers Re-Signing Jason Heyward

The Los Angeles Dodgers re-signed veteran outfielder Jason Heyward on a one-year, $9 million deal.

Teammates and fans are excited to have Heyward back with the Dodgers.

Heyward's mentorship has had a positive impact on fellow outfielder James Outman. [ more ]

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Pinstripe Alley

The rise of the fourth outfielder

Trent Grisham expected as fourth outfielder

Importance of fourth outfielders in MLB [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

Yankees Prospect Profile: Brando Mayea

The Yankees focus on combining different outfielder archetypes.

Brando Mayea, a promising young outfielder, shows a blend of power and speed. [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

Yankees 2024 Season Preview: Alex Verdugo

The Yankees acquired outfielder Alex Verdugo from the Red Sox for Greg Weissert and minor league pitchers.

Verdugo's consistency and defensive skills make him a valuable addition to the Yankees' revamped outfield. [ more ]

Troy Record

Yankees Roster Prediction 1.0: The best-case scenario

The New York Yankees have a roster prediction for the upcoming season

There is optimism regarding the team's depth and healthier players [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

Yankees Potential Trade Target: Trent Grisham

The Yankees are rumored to be interested in acquiring outfielder Juan Soto from the Padres.

The Padres may want to attach Trent Grisham to a potential Soto trade. [ more ]

New York Post

Superstars to watch atop of Yankees' shopping list at MLB Winter Meetings

The Yankees are expected to be active during the upcoming winter meetings to address the team's needs.

Possible trade target Juan Soto and top free agents like Cody Bellinger and Yoshinobu Yamamoto are among the players the Yankees are interested in. [ more ]

Yahoo Sports

Report: White Sox to re-sign released outfielder Kevin Pillar

Kevin Pillar is returning to the White Sox after being released.

Luis Robert will start in center field, with Andrew Benintendi in left and Dominic Fletcher potentially in right. [ more ]

Yahoo Sports

Report: Dominic Fletcher has "leg up" on starting in right field for White Sox

Dominic Fletcher poised for regular role with White Sox after trade from Diamondbacks

Competition for starting right field position in White Sox lineup between Fletcher, Colas, and Sheets [ more ]

Forbes

White Sox Deal Young Pitching To Address Needs In Outfield

The White Sox made trades to address their need for outfielders and left-handed hitters.

The deals appear short-sighted for a rebuilding team, but the White Sox needed to add depth to their outfield. [ more ]

Yahoo Sports

Diamondbacks trade Dominic Fletcher for right-hander Cristian Mena - Yahoo Sports

The Diamondbacks traded outfielder Dominic Fletcher to the White Sox for pitching prospect Cristian Mena.

The Diamondbacks have a surplus of outfielders and are looking to bolster other areas of their organization. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Latest On Michael A. Taylor

Michael A. Taylor is a top unsigned outfielder in free agency.

Taylor's asking price is influenced by comparables Kiermaier and Bader. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Padres Continue To Explore Outfield, Rotation Markets

Padres are still actively engaged in trade conversations and anticipate making more acquisitions.

The team is in need of outfielders and has shown interest in Jarren Duran and Michael A. Taylor. [ more ]

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Phillies Not Trying To Add Outfielder After Marsh Injury

Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh underwent knee surgery and expects to be ready for Opening Day.

Philadelphia is unlikely to pursue free agent outfielders due to a lack of guaranteed playing time. [ more ]

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Cardinals Outright Moises Gomez

Moises Gomez has been outrighted off the Cardinals' 40-man roster and assigned to Triple-A Memphis.

Gomez has yet to make his Major League debut despite a strong performance in the minors. [ more ]

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Astros Open To Adding Lefty-Hitting Outfielder

The Astros have finalized a five-year deal for a star reliever.

The team is looking to add a left-handed bat, preferably an outfielder with speed. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Trade Candidate: Ha-Seong Kim

Ha-Seong Kim has been a standout player for the Padres since his underwhelming rookie season.

The Padres have been internally discussing the possibility of trading Kim, but the return would need to be significant. [ more ]

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New York Mets

Mets Outfield, Full of Promise, Hopes for Health

The Mets' upgraded outfielders need to stay healthy and productive for postseason contention in 2024.

Starling Marte seeks a bounce-back season after underperforming and dealing with injuries. [ more ]

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New York Mets

How many starts in center field will Harrison Bader, Brandon Nimmo and others get in 2024?

Brandon Nimmo is highly rated as the second-best left fielder in MLB.

The New York Mets have multiple outfielders with injury concerns and uncertain playing time in 2024. [ more ]

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Understanding the anatomy of a baseball glove

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San Francisco Giants

SF Giants reach deals with all arbitration-eligible players except J.D. Davis before deadline

Outfielders Austin Slater and Mike Yastrzemski agreed to one-year deals with the Giants, while J.D. Davis did not settle before the arbitration deadline.

Thairo Estrada, LaMonte Wade Jr., and Tyler Rogers also avoided arbitration with the Giants, signing contracts for the upcoming season. [ more ]

McCovey Chronicles

San Francisco Giants

Exploring the outfield depths

The San Francisco Giants have a surplus of outfielders and may need to make a trade to address the situation.

Mike Yastrzemski is currently the best power hitter on the roster but is considered average at best in terms of defense and baserunning. [ more ]

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San Francisco Giants

Yastrzemski, Slater agree to one-year Giants deals, avoid arbitration

The San Francisco Giants have signed one-year contracts with outfielders Mike Yastrzemski and Austin Slater for the 2024 MLB season.

Yastrzemski will earn $7.9 million in 2024, while Slater will earn $4 million.

The Giants have tendered contracts to all six of their arbitration-eligible players, with negotiations still ongoing until Jan. 12. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

What's Next For The Padres After Trading Juan Soto?

The San Diego Padres need to add outfielders following the departure of their superstar slugger and center fielder.

The team has some internal options, but external additions will likely be necessary. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Jerry Dipoto Discusses Mariners' Offseason Plans

The Mariners plan to build their roster by adding players after subtracting this winter.

The team has focused on financial savings in their recent moves, but an increase in payroll is expected for 2024. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Mozeliak: Cardinals Listening To Offers On Tyler O'Neill

Tyler O'Neill and Dylan Carlson have drawn trade interest from other teams this offseason, with O'Neill specifically highlighted as a potential trade piece by Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak.

Mozeliak hopes to upgrade the Cardinals' bullpen through a trade involving an outfielder or other means. [ more ]

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Atlanta Braves

Brian Snitker on Braves' offseason, coaching staff and more

Brian Snitker discusses the Braves' offseason and outlook for spring training.

The Braves acquired outfielder Jarred Kelenic in a trade and are excited about his potential. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Blue Jays Interested In Brantley, Pederson, Kiner-Falefa

The Toronto Blue Jays are interested in free agent outfielders Michael Brantley and Joc Pederson, as well as utilityman Isiah Kiner-Falefa.

These players could be seen as backup plans if the Blue Jays don't acquire a bigger-name outfielder like Juan Soto. [ more ]

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Yankees, Giants Expected To Pursue Jung Hoo Lee

South Korean outfielder Jung Hoo Lee will be available in this year's MLB free agent class through the posting system.

The New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants are likely to pursue Lee as he fits their target profile for outfielders. [ more ]

New York Post