The Mets are bringing in former Yankees closer Clay Holmes on a three-year deal, and they plan on giving him a shot in the rotation If that doesn’t work out, New York plans on moving him into a setup role for Edwin Diaz SNY’s MLB Insider Andy Martino breaks down why the move is a … Read more
luis severino mets new york pitcher SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Athletics general manager David Forst said the team wanted to make a statement going into its new home. That was one the factors that led to its deal with Luis Severino. The 30-year-old Severino was formally introduced by his new club after finalizing a three-year, $67 … Read more
Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki will reportedly be posted during next week’s MLB winter meetings, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. His posting will open a 45-day window, which is expected to begin Tuesday, for MLB teams to sway the 23-year-old talent to sign when the international amateur signing period opens Jan. 15. Because Sasaki is younger … Read more
Movement in the bullpen market could affect Phillies’ pursuits originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia As the baseball world awaits Juan Soto’s decision and the ripple effects thereafter, the Mets made an interesting move Friday night that should affect one of the Phillies’ own pursuits, reportedly agreeing to a three-year, $39 million contract with former … Read more
The revamping of the Mets’ starting rotation is off to a fascinating first month or so of this offseason. It’s also a bit underwhelming, to be honest, unless you see Frankie Montas and Clay Holmes as the right guys to fill the No. 2 and 3 spots behind Kodai Senga. But that’s where a couple … Read more
Willy Adames has been one of MLB’s most underrated players for years. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images) Willy Adames was a central component of a 2024 Milwaukee Brewers team that overcame significant personnel losses to win the NL Central. Now he, too, is leaving. The former Brewers’ shortstop agreed to a seven-year, $182 million contract … Read more
One of the major needs for the Mets this offseason is starting pitching. With Luis Severino and Sean Manaea hitting the free agent market — the former signing a massive deal with the Athletics — New York needs to rebuild its rotation. They have already begun that reconstruction with the signings of Frankie Montas and … Read more
Willy Adames has agreed to a $182 million, seven-year contract with San Francisco, providing the Giants with a power-hitting shortstop in the prime of his career, according to multiple reports. ESPN first reported the move, which is pending a physical. The 29-year-old Adames is coming off a strong offensive season, hitting .251 with a career-high … Read more
Finally things are starting to calm down for the New York Rangers. Following two weeks of constant trade rumors and tension within the Rangers organization, Chris Drury traded Jacob Trouba to the Anaheim Ducks on Friday. It was an emotional and tough day as many members of the Rangers described it. Trouba meant a lot … Read more
Adames’ reported contract tops Posey’s as largest in Giants history originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Buster Posey’s first major move as the Giants’ president of baseball operations was to remove his name from the franchise record book. The Giants reportedly agreed to a seven-year, $182 million contract with free-agent shortstop Willy Adames on … Read more