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San Francisco Giants

Anything's on the table' for SF Giants rotation once soon-to-be-father Blake Snell makes Memorial Day start

Blake Snell returns after paternity leave, faces struggles with Giants. [ more ]

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LA Dodgers

Gavin Stone Proving To Be 'Dependable' For Dodgers Rotation

Gavin Stone excels as a key starter for the Dodgers due to injuries, showcasing improvement and reliability. [ more ]

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LA Dodgers

Dodgers Injury Update: Walker Buehler Potentially Returning After Next Rehab Start

The Los Angeles Dodgers may consider bringing Walker Buehler back to the starting pitcher role sooner due to a sudden need. [ more ]

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Boston Red Sox

Red Sox Shuffle Roster Following Injuries Before Angels Series

Red Sox roster shuffle continues with injuries and call-ups. [ more ]

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San Francisco Giants

SF Giants News: Jordan Hicks appreciation post

The San Francisco Giants have started the 2024 season with more losses than wins.

Jordan Hicks has successfully transitioned from a reliever to a starting pitcher, providing a bright spot for the team. [ more ]

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Boston Red Sox

White Sox sign starting pitcher Mike Clevinger

Mike Clevinger returning to White Sox on one-year contract

Clevinger had impressive stats as a starting pitcher for the Sox last season [ more ]

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San Francisco Giants

Anything's on the table' for SF Giants rotation once soon-to-be-father Blake Snell makes Memorial Day start

Blake Snell returns after paternity leave, faces struggles with Giants. [ more ]

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LA Dodgers

Gavin Stone Proving To Be 'Dependable' For Dodgers Rotation

Gavin Stone excels as a key starter for the Dodgers due to injuries, showcasing improvement and reliability. [ more ]

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LA Dodgers

Dodgers Injury Update: Walker Buehler Potentially Returning After Next Rehab Start

The Los Angeles Dodgers may consider bringing Walker Buehler back to the starting pitcher role sooner due to a sudden need. [ more ]

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Boston Red Sox

Red Sox Shuffle Roster Following Injuries Before Angels Series

Red Sox roster shuffle continues with injuries and call-ups. [ more ]

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San Francisco Giants

SF Giants News: Jordan Hicks appreciation post

The San Francisco Giants have started the 2024 season with more losses than wins.

Jordan Hicks has successfully transitioned from a reliever to a starting pitcher, providing a bright spot for the team. [ more ]

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Boston Red Sox

White Sox sign starting pitcher Mike Clevinger

Mike Clevinger returning to White Sox on one-year contract

Clevinger had impressive stats as a starting pitcher for the Sox last season [ more ]

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Chicago White Sox

Yankees Top Prospect Mentioned As Trade Candidate For Ace In Possible Blockbuster

The New York Yankees may be looking to acquire another starting pitcher.

The Chicago White Sox may be open to trading Dylan Cease and the Yankees have been mentioned as a potential fit. [ more ]

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Chicago White Sox

Insider Pegs Red Sox As Top Landing Spot For Veteran Starting Pitcher After Strong Season

The Boston Red Sox are in need of another starting pitcher this offseason.

One potential option for the Red Sox is veteran starter Mike Clevinger. [ more ]

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Chicago White Sox

Dodgers Rumors: Michael Busch Was Included In Dylan Cease Trade Talks

The Los Angeles Dodgers were considering Dylan Cease trade scenarios with the Chicago White Sox before trading Michael Busch to the Cubs

The Dodgers are now less inclined to pursue a Cease trade after signing Yamamoto and no longer have Busch as a trade chip [ more ]

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Chicago White Sox

Mets' Top Prospect Floated As Possible Trade Candidate For Superstar Pitcher

The New York Mets have improved their roster this offseason but have not made any major moves.

The Mets have been linked to Chicago White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease as a possible trade target. [ more ]

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Boston

Red Sox Rumors: Boston Made Offer To Pitcher In Free Agency

The Boston Red Sox have made at least one multi-year offer to a starting pitcher in MLB free agency.

The Red Sox were interested in Seth Lugo, but he chose to sign with the Kansas City Royals. [ more ]

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Atlanta Braves

Battery Power TV: After acquiring Jarred Kelenic, what remains for Atlanta Braves to do this winter?

The Atlanta Braves made a significant trade for Jarred Kelenic to address their left field need

There are still unanswered questions about Kelenic's potential, the other pieces of the trade, and the Braves' search for a starting pitcher [ more ]

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Braves showing interest in free agent starter Seth Lugo, per report

The Atlanta Braves are interested in signing right-handed starter Seth Lugo.

Lugo had a successful season with the San Diego Padres, making 26 starts and posting strong numbers. [ more ]

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Braves News: Braves Showing Interest in Dylan Cease, Starting Pitching Moves, More

Sonny Gray signs a three-year, $75M deal with the St. Louis Cardinals.

With Gray and Aaron Nola off the market, the Braves may explore trade options to add a starting pitcher. [ more ]

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Atlanta Braves

REPORTS: Braves reportedly involved in trade talks for White Sox starter Dylan Cease

The Atlanta Braves are reportedly looking to trade for Chicago White Sox starter Dylan Cease after missing out on free-agent pitchers Aaron Nola and Sonny Gray.

Cease has two years of team control left before becoming a free agent in 2026.

The Braves are willing to incur additional costs to secure a pitching upgrade through a trade. [ more ]

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Atlanta Braves

Braves sign Reynaldo Lopez to a three-year, $26 million deal

The Atlanta Braves have signed Reynaldo Lopez to a three-year deal for $26 million, with a club option for 2027.

Lopez is known for his hard throwing and had a strong 2023 season, posting a 3.27 ERA and averaging more than 11 strikeouts per nine innings. [ more ]

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Atlanta Braves

Battery Power Podcast Episode 429: Kyle Wright, Aaron Bummer and a mid-November flurry

The Atlanta Braves made some surprising trades and roster moves in the offseason.

They acquired Aaron Bummer for their bullpen and cleared out their 40-man roster.

The team is also searching for a starting pitcher. [ more ]

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Atlanta Braves

Battery Power TV: After acquiring Jarred Kelenic, what remains for Atlanta Braves to do this winter?

The Atlanta Braves made a significant trade for Jarred Kelenic to address their left field need

There are still unanswered questions about Kelenic's potential, the other pieces of the trade, and the Braves' search for a starting pitcher [ more ]

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Atlanta Braves

Braves showing interest in free agent starter Seth Lugo, per report

The Atlanta Braves are interested in signing right-handed starter Seth Lugo.

Lugo had a successful season with the San Diego Padres, making 26 starts and posting strong numbers. [ more ]

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Atlanta Braves

Braves News: Braves Showing Interest in Dylan Cease, Starting Pitching Moves, More

Sonny Gray signs a three-year, $75M deal with the St. Louis Cardinals.

With Gray and Aaron Nola off the market, the Braves may explore trade options to add a starting pitcher. [ more ]

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Atlanta Braves

REPORTS: Braves reportedly involved in trade talks for White Sox starter Dylan Cease

The Atlanta Braves are reportedly looking to trade for Chicago White Sox starter Dylan Cease after missing out on free-agent pitchers Aaron Nola and Sonny Gray.

Cease has two years of team control left before becoming a free agent in 2026.

The Braves are willing to incur additional costs to secure a pitching upgrade through a trade. [ more ]

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Atlanta Braves

Braves sign Reynaldo Lopez to a three-year, $26 million deal

The Atlanta Braves have signed Reynaldo Lopez to a three-year deal for $26 million, with a club option for 2027.

Lopez is known for his hard throwing and had a strong 2023 season, posting a 3.27 ERA and averaging more than 11 strikeouts per nine innings. [ more ]

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Atlanta Braves

Battery Power Podcast Episode 429: Kyle Wright, Aaron Bummer and a mid-November flurry

The Atlanta Braves made some surprising trades and roster moves in the offseason.

They acquired Aaron Bummer for their bullpen and cleared out their 40-man roster.

The team is also searching for a starting pitcher. [ more ]

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San Francisco Giants

Morosi believes co-ace for Webb is Giants' biggest offseason need

The San Francisco Giants' biggest priority this offseason is finding a co-ace for pitcher Logan Webb to compete with other strong NL West teams

MLB Network's Jon Morosi suggests the Giants may consider trade options or look at free agents such as Blake Snell, Dylan Cease, Tyler Glasnow, or Corbin Burns [ more ]

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LA Dodgers

MLB Insider Says Dodgers 'Not Close' on Prospect Capital In Dylan Cease Trade Talks

The Dodgers have been in trade talks with the Chicago White Sox for Dylan Cease, but a deal is not close.

Chicago is waiting to see what happens with top-tier free-agent pitchers before making a move. [ more ]

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LA Dodgers

Shota Imanaga Posted For MLB Free Agency

ShÅta Imanaga has been posted for free agency by the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).

MLB approval opens up a 45-day window for Imanaga to sign with an MLB club.

Imanaga is expected to receive a deal around 5 years with an average annual value of $20 million. [ more ]

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LA Dodgers

Dodgers News: Insider Reveals Timeline for Yoshinobu Yamamoto's Free Agency

Yoshinobu Yamamoto is a highly sought-after free-agent starting pitcher from Japan.

The Dodgers are among the teams interested in signing Yamamoto and view him as a potential front-line starter.

Yamamoto will begin meeting with interested teams next week and has until January 4 to sign a deal. [ more ]

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LA Dodgers

Dodgers Free Agent Rumors: Strong Interest To Sign Yariel Rodriguez

Yariel RodrÃguez, a reliever from Nippon Professional Baseball, is attracting interest from MLB teams in the upcoming free agency class.

The Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, New York Yankees, and Philadelphia Phillies are among the top suitors for RodrÃguez.

RodrÃguez has a strong pitching repertoire and teams may consider using him as a starter during Spring Training. [ more ]

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Boston Red Sox

Red Sox reportedly prefer this free-agent starting pitcher

The Red Sox are targeting starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery in the offseason.

They view Montgomery as a more valuable option than Aaron Nola and Blake Snell. [ more ]

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LA Dodgers

MLB Insider Says Dodgers 'Not Close' on Prospect Capital In Dylan Cease Trade Talks

The Dodgers have been in trade talks with the Chicago White Sox for Dylan Cease, but a deal is not close.

Chicago is waiting to see what happens with top-tier free-agent pitchers before making a move. [ more ]

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LA Dodgers

Shota Imanaga Posted For MLB Free Agency

ShÅta Imanaga has been posted for free agency by the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).

MLB approval opens up a 45-day window for Imanaga to sign with an MLB club.

Imanaga is expected to receive a deal around 5 years with an average annual value of $20 million. [ more ]

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LA Dodgers

Dodgers News: Insider Reveals Timeline for Yoshinobu Yamamoto's Free Agency

Yoshinobu Yamamoto is a highly sought-after free-agent starting pitcher from Japan.

The Dodgers are among the teams interested in signing Yamamoto and view him as a potential front-line starter.

Yamamoto will begin meeting with interested teams next week and has until January 4 to sign a deal. [ more ]

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LA Dodgers

Dodgers Free Agent Rumors: Strong Interest To Sign Yariel Rodriguez

Yariel RodrÃguez, a reliever from Nippon Professional Baseball, is attracting interest from MLB teams in the upcoming free agency class.

The Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, New York Yankees, and Philadelphia Phillies are among the top suitors for RodrÃguez.

RodrÃguez has a strong pitching repertoire and teams may consider using him as a starter during Spring Training. [ more ]

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Boston Red Sox

Red Sox reportedly prefer this free-agent starting pitcher

The Red Sox are targeting starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery in the offseason.

They view Montgomery as a more valuable option than Aaron Nola and Blake Snell. [ more ]

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Chicago White Sox

Heyman: White Sox 'should get a ton' in return Dylan Cease

The Chicago White Sox may trade Dylan Cease as part of their rebuilding efforts.

Cease's value is high due to his potential as an ace and his durability as a starting pitcher. [ more ]

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LA Dodgers

Dodgers Rumors: LA Reportedly Engaged in Trade Talks on Dylan Cease

The Los Angeles Dodgers are rumored to be pursuing a trade with the Chicago White Sox for starting pitcher Dylan Cease.

Cease would make an immediate impact in the Dodgers starting rotation.

The Dodgers have shifted their focus to trading for Cease after the Phillies re-signed Aaron Nola. [ more ]

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Chicago White Sox

Heyman: White Sox 'should get a ton' in return Dylan Cease

The Chicago White Sox may trade Dylan Cease as part of their rebuilding efforts.

Cease's value is high due to his potential as an ace and his durability as a starting pitcher. [ more ]

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LA Dodgers

Dodgers Rumors: LA Reportedly Engaged in Trade Talks on Dylan Cease

The Los Angeles Dodgers are rumored to be pursuing a trade with the Chicago White Sox for starting pitcher Dylan Cease.

Cease would make an immediate impact in the Dodgers starting rotation.

The Dodgers have shifted their focus to trading for Cease after the Phillies re-signed Aaron Nola. [ more ]

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LA Dodgers

MLB Insider Proposes Dodgers Trade 2 Top Pitching Prospects for Tyler Glasnow

The Los Angeles Dodgers are rumored to be in the market for a top-notch starting pitcher.

There is speculation that the Tampa Bay Rays may trade right-handed ace Tyler Glasnow. [ more ]

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Chicago

MLB rumors: White Sox's Dylan Cease trade talks get eye-opening timetable

White Sox may wait to trade Dylan Cease until top pitchers in free agency sign

Waiting could benefit White Sox if contending teams miss out on top free agents

Cease's two years of team control make him a coveted asset [ more ]

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Boston Red Sox

Ex-MLB GM Believes Red Sox Could Sign Cy Young Winner

The Red Sox are in need of a top-of-the-rotation starting pitcher.

Free agent Blake Snell is suggested as a potential fit for the Red Sox.

Snell is projected to earn a seven-year, $174 million deal with Boston. [ more ]

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Boston Red Sox

Report: Red Sox free agent target Jordan Montgomery is spending his offseason in Boston

Jordan Montgomery is living in Boston for the offseason as his wife starts a dermatology residency at an area hospital.

Montgomery is a premier free agent pitcher without a qualifying offer, making him highly sought-after.

The Red Sox have expressed interest in signing Montgomery and could benefit greatly from adding him to their rotation. [ more ]

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Boston Red Sox

Red Sox Rumors: Boston Prefers These Starters In Free Agency

The Red Sox are looking to acquire a starting pitcher in the offseason.

MLB.com's Ian Browne suggests that the Red Sox are interested in pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto or Jordan Montgomery. [ more ]

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Boston Red Sox

Ex-MLB GM Believes Red Sox Could Sign Cy Young Winner

The Red Sox are in need of a top-of-the-rotation starting pitcher.

Free agent Blake Snell is suggested as a potential fit for the Red Sox.

Snell is projected to earn a seven-year, $174 million deal with Boston. [ more ]

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Boston Red Sox

Report: Red Sox free agent target Jordan Montgomery is spending his offseason in Boston

Jordan Montgomery is living in Boston for the offseason as his wife starts a dermatology residency at an area hospital.

Montgomery is a premier free agent pitcher without a qualifying offer, making him highly sought-after.

The Red Sox have expressed interest in signing Montgomery and could benefit greatly from adding him to their rotation. [ more ]

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Boston Red Sox

Red Sox Rumors: Boston Prefers These Starters In Free Agency

The Red Sox are looking to acquire a starting pitcher in the offseason.

MLB.com's Ian Browne suggests that the Red Sox are interested in pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto or Jordan Montgomery. [ more ]

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Boston Red Sox

Report: Red Sox 'weren't meaningfully involved' in talks with Aaron Nola

The Red Sox did not seriously pursue free agent starting pitcher Aaron Nola.

Nola would have filled a major hole in the Red Sox starting rotation.

Boston's rotation struggled in 2023 and could benefit from more stability. [ more ]

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Atlanta Braves

Braves Sign Reynaldo Lopez

The Braves have signed Reynaldo Lopez to a three-year contract worth $30 million.

Lopez will be paid $4 million in 2024 and $11 million in 2025 and 2026.

There is an $8 million club option for the 2027 season. [ more ]

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