Kansas City Royals have very little to get excited about in 2019
It’s a waiting game for Brady Singer, Nick Pratto and Khalil Lee, while hoping for breakout seasons and successful drafting.
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New York Yankees extending Hicks could prove to be a bargain
Centre fielder Aaron Hicks has signed a seven-year, $70 million contract extension with the New York Yankees, as first reported by Jack Curry.
Limited positives ahead of 2019 season for Detroit Tigers
It’s going to be a long season. There’s little intrigue in this Tigers roster and the best prospects, like last season’s number one overall pick Casey Mize, are unlikely to appear in the Majors in 2019.
Signing Manny Machado is the ideal way for San Diego Padres to end rebuild
Superstar infielder Manny Machado has agreed to join the San Diego Padres, as reported by Jeff Passan.
Adaptation, longevity, hardware: CC Sabathia will retire a modern great
Whatever happens this season, though, he will retire as an influential figure in 21st century baseball. Few players have been so significant for three franchises, and only a handful have competed at the highest level for 19 years.
Phillies $45 million Nola extension might be the best move of the offseason
Philadelphia Phillies and starter Aaron Nola agreed to a contract extension prior to an arbitration hearing this week, as reported by Jeff Passan.
Four landing spots for former Brewer Mike Moustakas
Third baseman Mike Moustakas was a headline figure in the slow-moving 2017/18 free agency. He’s gone under the radar in 2018/19, but it has been much the same.
Jorge Alfaro’s upside makes him an exciting addition for the Miami Marlins
Philadelphia Phillies sent catcher Jorge Alfaro to the Miami Marlins in the deal that saw All-Star J.T. Realmuto go the other way.
It’s easy to see why the Yankees don’t want to sign Manny Machado and Bryce Harper
When the New York Yankees bounced out of the 2018 MLB playoffs to the Boston Red Sox, they went out with a whimper. To lose is one thing, to lose to your rivals is another, but to lose to your rivals in such a disappointing fashion and then sit at home, kissing your wounds while watching them coast to another championship – their second since your last.
Did the Philadelphia Phillies give up too much for J.T. Realmuto?
Philadelphia Phillies have reached an agreement with Miami Marlins to acquire catcher J.T. Realmuto, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan.
San Francisco Giants expected to meet with Bryce Harper this week
San Francisco Giants are one of the ‘mystery teams’ for Bryce Harper, reports Randy Miller. Miller adds that the Giants will meet with Harper this week, joining the race to sign the former MVP alongside Chicago White Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals.
Three teams that make perfect sense for former Astro Marwin Gonzalez
Swiss-army knife Marwin Gonzalez is one of several big-name, unsigned free agents. The former Houston Astro could fit on almost any Major League roster, but interest has been relatively limited thus far.
Giants must get quality Yankees prospects if they are to trade for Ellsbury
San Francisco Giants and New York Yankees could benefit from trading Jacoby Ellsbury and Johnny Cueto this offseason, per Buster Olney.
Vlad Guerrero Jr., Atlanta Braves top MLB Pipeline’s prospect lists
MLB Pipeline announced their 2019 top 100 prospect list on Saturday evening. Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres, Toronto Blue Jays and Houston Astros all feature heavily.
New York Mets add experience and reliability as they complete bullpen rebuild with Justin Wilson
Reliever Justin Wilson has agreed to join the New York Mets on a two-year, $10 million contract, per Jeff Passan.