#starting-pitch

#starting-pitch

The San Francisco Giants are looking to improve their roster through trades, as they have struggled to secure top free agents.

They are specifically looking to add depth at the shortstop position and starting pitching. [ more ]

The starting pitching market has been active in free agency this offseason.

Marcus Stroman has yet to be signed as a mid-rotation option. [ more ]

Spencer Strider exceeded expectations in his first full year as a big league starter in 2023.

Despite concerns of a sophomore slump, Strider continued to perform at a high level. [ more ]

Marcus Stroman has a 3.65 career ERA

Red Sox are interested in signing Marcus Stroman as a starting pitcher [ more ]

The Yankees are in talks with free-agent starters Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery, as well as exploring trade options.

There is a belief that the Yankees will make a significant addition to their rotation before the season, with Hal Steinbrenner on board with the idea. [ more ]

The Boston Red Sox signed pitcher Lucas Giolito to bolster their starting rotation.

Giolito chose the Red Sox due to their early, aggressive interest and their track record of helping pitchers return to form. [ more ]

Lucas Giolito had a difficult couple of seasons in Major League Baseball.

Giolito signed a one-year deal with the Boston Red Sox and is looking forward to being comfortable and getting better with the team. [ more ]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have made significant acquisitions in the offseason, making them the favorites to win the World Series.

The team is still looking to improve its starting pitching depth and may sign a top free-agent relief pitcher. [ more ]

The Dodgers have officially introduced new starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who is seen as an ace-level starter.

Yamamoto expressed his goal of winning the World Series as a member of the Dodgers. [ more ]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are making several moves during the offseason, including signing Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Shohei Ohtani, and Tyler Glasnow.

The team may still pursue an upgrade at shortstop or add another outfielder, as well as bolster their starting pitching depth with Lucas Giolito among the possibilities.

The Dodgers could also sign one of the top free-agent relievers, with Josh Hader being a potential target. [ more ]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are pursuing Yoshinobu Yamamoto as their top priority for their starting pitcher rotation.

Yamamoto has received contract offers of over $300 million in free agency. [ more ]

The Atlanta Braves traded for pitcher Chris Sale from the Boston Red Sox.

Sale is excited to join the Braves and believes their rotation can be strong. [ more ]

The Red Sox are considering trading top prospects for young, controllable starting pitching like Dylan Cease.

The Yankees, Orioles, Dodgers, Cardinals, and Red Sox are among the teams expressing interest in potentially acquiring Cease. [ more ]

The Red Sox signed Lucas Giolito to a two-year, $38.5 million deal with a player opt-out clause after the first season.

The Red Sox traded Chris Sale and $17 million in cash to the Braves for infielder Vaughn Grissom. [ more ]

Red Sox trade Chris Sale to the Braves for Vaughn Grissom, a young second baseman with potential.

Sale was willing to waive his no-trade clause for a chance to win another World Series. [ more ]