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2 days ago

Latest On Yankees' Pitching Search

The Yankees were known to be one of the teams talking with the Marlins about a possible Edward Cabrera trade, but with Cabrera now in a Cubs uniform, the New York Post's Joel Sherman reports that the Bronx Bombers are looking elsewhere for rotation help. The NY Post's Jon Heyman reiterates that the Yankees continue to have trade interest in the Brewers' Freddy Peralta and the Nationals' MacKenzie Gore,
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Toronto
fromBlueJaysNation
2 months ago

MLB Free Agency: Five potential suitors for Chris Bassitt

Chris Bassitt is a durable free-agent starting pitcher with solid 2025 numbers and postseason relief success, projected around $15.6 million AAV and drawing interest from multiple teams.
fromBlueJaysNation
6 days ago

4 teams that could sign Max Scherzer this offseason

According to FanGraphs' starting pitcher depth chart rankings, the Cardinals have the second-worst rotation in baseball, ahead of only the lowly Colorado Rockies (who just got a boost with Michael Lorenzen). Currently, their starting five consists of Matthew Liberatore, Andre Pallante, Dustin May, Michael McGreevy, and Kyle Leahy. All of those pitchers had an ERA of four-plus last season, and none averaged a strikeout per inning.
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fromMLB Trade Rumors
4 days ago

Rockies Sign Michael Lorenzen

The Rockies are in agreement with free agent starter Michael Lorenzen on a one-year, $8MM contract, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. The deal includes a $9MM club option for the 2027 season. It's the first MLB signing of the winter for Colorado, meaning it's Paul DePodesta's first notable pickup as their head of baseball operations. (The Red Sox are now the only team that hasn't signed a big league free agent deal this offseason.)
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Atlanta Braves
fromBattery Power
5 days ago

Braves News: International free agency, starting pitching, and more

The Atlanta Braves enter the January 15 international signing period with over $6.2 million to pursue prospects like Jose Manon and Starling De La Cruz.
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fromBattery Power
6 days ago

What is the future of starting pitching in MLB?

Durable starting pitchers are declining due to injuries, proactive load management, and strategic roster choices, reducing innings totals and reshaping starter roles.
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#san-francisco-giants
San Francisco Giants
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

As SF Giants prepare to usher in 2026, which potential free agent targets are still out there?

The Giants need a starting pitcher, a right fielder, and at least one high-leverage reliever to upgrade a roster that has finished .500 or worse for four seasons.
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#tatsuya-imai
#ketel-marte
#toronto-blue-jays
#chicago-cubs
fromCubsinsider
2 weeks ago
Chicago Cubs

The Rundown: Cubs Need Pitching Punch, Tigers 'Lukewarm' on Bregman, Two Pitchers Retire, CI's Top Articles of 2025 -

fromCubsinsider
2 weeks ago
Chicago Cubs

The Rundown: Cubs Need Pitching Punch, Tigers 'Lukewarm' on Bregman, Two Pitchers Retire, CI's Top Articles of 2025 -

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fromBattery Power
2 weeks ago

Braves News: Holiday doldrums, potential targets, more

Imminent signings and minor moves could trigger broader free-agent and trade activity, with Ketel Marte and several starting pitchers likely to be traded.
Boston Red Sox
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Red Sox have reportedly 'shopped' Brayan Bello this offseason

The Red Sox may trade 26-year-old starter Brayan Bello, valued for age and contract, to acquire a young impact bat or pitching upgrade.
fromBattery Power
3 weeks ago

Atlanta Braves News: Andruw Jones, Starting Pitching, More

The Braves likely remain involved in many of the conversations focusing on adding a starting pitcher. And with the added bonus of not having traded away any prospects to feel their offseason needs, they could always pivot to the trade market as well. The good thing is that many avenues remain available for the Braves to strengthen their already strong rotation, even if it could into the new year when the move finally occurs.
Chicago White Sox
fromDodger Blue
3 weeks ago

Dodgers manager comments on Gavin Stone, River Ryan returning

I think it's easy to talk about the guys that we have sort of slotted in as far as starters, but guys like River, Gavin, two years ago Gavin threw the most innings as a starter for a championship team. River is very talented. And then you layer in Wrobo and what he did for us, and Emmet Sheehan. So we've got guys that are on the come, guys that have done it.
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#michael-king
fromOver the Monster
1 month ago
Boston Red Sox

Smash or Pass: Michael King

Michael King is a mid-tier free-agent starter with Boston College ties, offering rotation consistency similar to Nick Pivetta but with concerning injury history.
fromBlueJaysNation
1 month ago
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Blue Jays: Michael King should be the top starting pitcher free agent target

Michael King should be Toronto Blue Jays' free-agent starting pitching target to elevate rotation ceiling, despite recent injuries; a short-term deal with an opt-out benefits both sides.
Washington Nationals
fromDistrict on Deck
3 weeks ago

What happens if the Nationals don't end up trading MacKenzie Gore?

The Nationals must trade MacKenzie Gore immediately to capitalize on peak value and avoid catastrophic loss from injury, performance decline, or wasted controllable seasons.
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#freddy-peralta
#baltimore-orioles
fromOver the Monster
1 month ago

Smash or Pass: Patrick Corbin

He was one of the very best in the game... about a decade ago as a member of the Diamondbacks. At the age of 36, he's still a durable starter good for 5-inning starts and generating ground balls. He has almost no velocity to speak of anymore and has been very hittable. He ranks in the lowest 30th percentile in strikeouts, which is actually the highest he's ranked since the pandemic.
Boston Red Sox
fromMLB Trade Rumors
1 month ago

Padres Not Inclined To Trade High Leverage Relievers

"There's a lot of teams (from which) we have taken incoming calls," president of baseball operations AJ Preller told reporters, as relayed by Acee. "...It's nice when people are calling you, and they have interest in your players. At least then, you have some options. But I think the focus has been on the starting pitching and how do we fill that without taking away from the bullpen or from the lineup."
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San Francisco Giants
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

SF Giants still looking to address several holes as Dodgers, Phillies make splashes

The Giants urgently need starting pitching and additional roster upgrades while rival teams secured major free-agent deals at the Winter Meetings.
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fromMLB Trade Rumors
1 month ago

Rox Could Add Short-Term 1B Help, Listen On Outfielders

The Rockies are starting from scratch, and new baseball ops leaders Paul DePodesta and Josh Byrnes have a long list of issues to address. It'll be a yearslong process, but in the short term, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post writes that it's "likely" the team will bring in some short-term help at first base or second base.
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fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Mets rumors: David Stearns hesitant to give Framber Valdez, other starting pitchers big money amNewYork

David Stearns is reluctant to spend large free-agent contracts on starting pitchers, favoring trades and reclamation projects instead.
fromJays Journal
1 month ago

The Blue Jays would welcome this "perfect fit" signing by the Orioles

The Toronto Blue Jays addressed their pitching by signing Dylan Cease, Cody Ponce and also had Shane Bieber take the option on his contract to play with Toronto in 2026. Both the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles have also made moves with the former grabbing Sonny Gray in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals, and the latter picking up reliever Ryan Helsley off the free agent market while also getting Taylor Ward in a trade with the LA Angels.
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fromMLB Trade Rumors
1 month ago

Mets Interested In Joe Ryan

The Mets have been perusing the trade market in hopes of bolstering their rotation and have their eye on Twins right-hander as one of several targets, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. He adds that the Twins like young Mets righty - hardly a surprise, given that Tong is widely regarded as one of the sport's top pitching prospects.
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#dylan-cease
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fromMarlin Maniac
1 month ago

Helping ensure strength remains strength smart strategy by Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins' consistent strength is starting pitching, and rotation depth primarily determines their postseason success or failure.
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#los-angeles-angels
fromBlueJaysNation
4 months ago

Blue Jays 2025 free agent target: Justin Verlander

But now comes the task of trying to backfill those innings from departing starting pitchers like Scherzer and Chris Bassitt. The Blue Jays could shop at the top of the market for free agents like Dylan Cease or Framber Valdez, or they could go the Scherzer 2.0 route and target a veteran starting pitcher on a one-year deal to supplant those innings. One pitcher who might make sense for the Blue Jays is another elder statesman of the league: Justin Verlander.
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fromBlueJaysNation
1 month ago

How the 2026/2027 free agent class stacks up against what's coming next offseason

Blue Jays likely to pursue top free-agent hitters this offseason since this year's hitting class offers more star power and lineup impact than next year's.
fromMLB Trade Rumors
2 months ago

Francona: Not Expecting A Hunter Greene Trade

Manager Terry Francona is the latest member of Cincinnati's organization to downplay the possibility of trading starting pitching. Francona said on the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast that he wasn't anticipating a Hunter Greene trade. " I don't think those things are gonna (happen)...pitching is too hard for us to acquire through free agency...we gotta keep Hunter on the mound," Francona said in a clip relayed by Chatterbox Sports.
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Toronto
fromMLB Trade Rumors
2 months ago

Blue Jays Interested In Bo Bichette Reunion, Rotation Upgrades

Blue Jays prioritize re-signing Bo Bichette and acquiring starting pitching while balancing contract cost, positional alignment, and trade opportunities.
Toronto
fromBlueJaysNation
2 months ago

Blue Jays gain early offseason win with Shane Bieber opting in

Shane Bieber opted into his $16 million player option to remain with the Toronto Blue Jays for one more season.
San Francisco Giants
fromMLB Trade Rumors
2 months ago

Giants Chairman Greg Johnson Discusses Team Spending

Giants plan cautious offseason spending, prioritize starting pitching, avoid nine-figure pitching contracts, and may be over or under the $244MM luxury tax depending on opportunities.
fromMLB Trade Rumors
2 months ago

A's To Pursue A Proven Ninth-Inning Arm

Manager Mark Kotsay used a committee approach in the ninth inning after the A's traded Mason Miller at the deadline. Hogan Harris, Sean Newcomb, Michael Kelly and Tyler Ferguson each picked up at least one save. Osvaldo Bido got one as well, but that was of the 'three innings to finish a blowout' variety. The patchwork relief group pitched well. Only the Guardians had a lower bullpen ERA than the A's 2.99 mark over the final two months.
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fromJays Journal
2 months ago

The Blue Jays have this surprising advantage over the Dodgers in their World Series meeting

Blue Jays hold a bullpen workload and situational-usage advantage over the Dodgers, despite higher ERA and homer vulnerability; Dodgers rely heavily on dominant starters.
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Who will win Dodgers-Blue Jays World Series? MLB scouts, execs and managers make their predictions

The 2025 World Series is nearly upon us, with the Toronto Blue Jays set to host the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 on Friday night. Which team has the edge going into the Series? What should you expect from the Dodgers' pitching staff -- and from Toronto's batters trying to hit L.A.'s aces? And which X factors will determine this October's last team standing?
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