With about a month to go until Spring Training starts, the Mets and Pete Alonso are still playing a game of chicken, waiting to see which side blinks first. On the Mets’ side is David Stearns, whose philosophy partially revolves around not giving out big deals in terms of years to players who are 30 … Read more
Dodgers prospect Diego Cartaya reacts in the second inning during the Futures Game on July 16, 2022, at Dodger Stadium. (Daniel Shirey / MLB Photos via Getty Images) Two years ago, Diego Cartaya was the crown jewel of the Dodgers’ highly touted farm system. On Thursday, he quietly departed the organization without ever coming close … Read more
Phillies avoid arbitration with several players ahead of deadline originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Phillies avoided salary arbitration with Jesus Luzardo, Ranger Suarez and Bryson Stott by reportedly reaching one-year contracts on Thursday, the deadline for players and teams to exchange figures. According to MLB.com, Luzardo’s deal is worth $6.225M, Suarez’ is $8.8M … Read more
Giants agree to contracts with three players to avoid arbitration originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Giants were wheeling and dealing on Thursday. With their own players. San Francisco agreed to 2025 contracts with first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. and relief pitchers Tyler Rogers and Camilo Doval to avoid arbitration after agreeing to … Read more
Phillies avoid arbitration with Luzardo ahead of deadline originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Phillies avoided salary arbitration with left-hander Jesus Luzardo by reportedly reaching a one-year contract on Thursday, the deadline for players and teams to exchange figures. The deal is for $6.225 million, according to MLB.com. The newest member of the Phillies’ … Read more
Three-time batting champion Luis Arraez isn’t likely to play for a New York team this season — but as his name is in the news lately, it’s worth noting that the Mets seem slightly more open to adding him than the Yankees do. The Yanks checked in briefly last November with San Diego. They have … Read more
It’s not uncommon for players to suit up during the winter to get some extra work in before spring training begins, and Juan Soto is looking to be one of them. The outfielder, who signed a record 15-year, $765 million deal with the Mets this offseason, said on Wednesday that he has a desire to … Read more
The MLB offseason continues its cold spell as the weather turns riding in the Northeast. However, we can still press on and take stock of what happened in 2024 and see what lessons we can learn for 2025. In order to do that, we’re going to go position by position to break down the overall … Read more
The New York Yankees are done signing high-priced free agents, a source with knowledge of their situation said. That leaves coveted players such as Pete Alonso and Alex Bregman among the 164 free agents still on the market with only 37 days until pitchers and catchers report to spring training camps in Florida and Arizona … Read more
Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast The San Diego Padres are in the midst of a lawsuit battle over ownership that involves the late Peter Seidler’s wife, Sheel Seidler, and his brothers over who should control the team. While this situation doesn’t appear to have a resolution in sight anytime soon, the future of the franchise will … Read more