The SF Giants are looking to remake their bullpen this offseason, but one potential closer option may transition into a starting pitcher. The Giants cannot go down that road again after the failure of the Jordan Hicks experiment.Ryan Helsley, one of the top free agent relievers on the free agent market, is reportedly drawing interest from teams who want to turn him into a starting pitcher. The Detroit Tigers are ... Read more
The Mets-Rangers swap may have unexpectedly opened the door for a new Red Sox bidder in the outfield trade race.yv
A blockbuster trade on November 23 turned the hot stove on quite early this offseason. The Texas Rangers and New York Mets shocked baseball when they made a straight swap, with Brandon Nimmo headed to Texas and Marcus Semien making his way to Queens. It came as a true surprise to Mets fans, who had watched Nimmo make his way through their minor leagues, debut with the squad, and sign a long-term extension. Nobody ... Read more
A reported trade for Cardinals ace Sonny Gray has the Red Sox making one of their boldest pitching moves in years.yv
After trading former A's shortstop Marcus Semien earlier this week, and designating former A's backup catcher Jonah Bride for assignment last week, the Texas Rangers have re-upped their inventory of former A's (and Jonahs) with the addition of Jonah Bride on a minor-league deal. While players like Bride do not typically get the attention of ESPN's Jeff Passan, he broke the news on this signing, and brought ... Read more
Boston is reportedly landing Sonny Gray in a blockbuster move with St. Louis that could transform the Red Sox rotation overnight.yv
The Boston Red Sox are looking to shore up their rotation after losing veteran Lucas Giolito to free agency. In an attempt to strengthen their rotation, the team reportedly acquired starter Sonny Gray from the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, according to MLB insider Jon Heyman. Gray, 36, needed to waive his no-trade clause to join the Red Sox. The longtime veteran was reportedly willing to do so, per ESPN's ... Read more
Willson Contreras may be nearing a major contract decision, and it could drop immediately after the Cardinals’ Tuesday trade.yv
Cardinals’ Willson Contreras Predicted to Make Contract Decision After Trade on Tuesday There are moments in baseball when the air feels heavy before anything even happens — moments when fans sense a shift coming long before the headlines arrive. That’s the kind of week it has been in St. Louis, where the Willson Contreras storyline has turned from quiet curiosity into full-blown anticipation. And now, after Tuesday’s trade ... Read more