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Free-agent reliever Liam Hendriks reportedly agreed to a $54 million contract with the Chicago White Sox on Monday night. The contract is reportedly for three years and an option. He can be bought out of the final year, but the buyout will pay the same as the option. Hendriks, 32 in February, has spent the […] READ MORE
The deadline to sign star Japanese pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano is January 7th. Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic reported Sunday that the Yomiuri Giants ace has has a contract to return to the Giants on the table. Although it is possible that Sugano takes that deal, reportedly a four-year contract with several opt outs, he has […] READ MORE
No team that goes all in for a championship wants to feel the disappointment of unmatched expectations in October. For four consecutive years, the New York Yankees have felt that pain, losing to three AL rivals in that span. Their championship window is still open, and general manager Brian Cashman plans to run with a […] READ MORE
For four consecutive years, the New York Yankees have been eliminated from the postseason by the eventual AL pennant winner. Although there has been some turnover, the primary core has remained in tact. The addition of Gerrit Cole to the roster wound up not being the move to push them over the top. While addressing […] READ MORE
One year ago, the New York Yankees successfully signed Gerrit Cole after going all in to bring the star starting pitcher to the Bronx. His presence gave the team a bona fide ace, and they hoped he was the missing piece to anchor their starting rotation on route to a World Series championship. Despite some […] READ MORE
Former Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl has agreed to a one-year contract with the Texas Rangers, according to a report Friday. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Dahl’s deal with the Rangers is for about $3 million. Dahl became a free agent after he was recently non-tendered by the Rockies. The deal is pending a physical, […] READ MORE
It is no secret that re-signing DJ LeMahieu is the New York Yankees’ top priority. The general consensus on the Yankees hot stove and around MLB is that they will bring the MVP finalist back into pinstripes for the foreseeable future. First baseman Luke Voit took it a step further during his Tuesday appearance on […] READ MORE
The Los Angeles Angels announced Monday that they acquired closer Raisel Iglesias from the Cincinnati Reds along with cash considerations. Details of the trade were announced on the Cincinnati Reds Twitter page. The #Reds have acquired RHP Noé Ramirez and a player to be named later from the Angels in exchange for RHP Raisel Iglesias […] READ MORE
With three starting pitchers currently on the free agent market, the New York Yankees’ rotation is an area to address in the offseason. While there is a bevy of options available, expect the team to do their due diligence on Tomoyuki Sugano. Sugano, a 31-year old right-handed pitcher, is rumored to be getting posted by […] READ MORE
After two strong, productive years with the Houston Astros, Michael Brantley is back on the free-agent market. Originally drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2005, Brantley was traded to the Cleveland Indians in 2008 to be named later from the CC Sabathia deal. In 10 seasons with Cleveland, the Silver Slugger established himself as a […] READ MORE