The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to increase their pitching depth after the departure of Zack Greinke via free agency to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Free agent Japanese pitcher Kenta Maeda emerges as a possible target because of reports saying that he visited Dodger Stadium on Christmas Eve.
The Miami Marlins have been shopping young ace Jose Fernandez since the offseason has started, but no deal can be done due to the high value on him. According to several reports, the Marlins are still shopping Fernandez but have raised their already high price with multiple teams showing interest.
The Tampa Bay Rays finished at 80-82 and placed fourth in the AL East to have their second straight losing season. The Rays are not really contenders for next season, so are they considering trading star third baseman Evan Longoria?
Japanese starting pitcher Kenta Maeda was posted the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of the NPB last Friday, and it will cost a team $20 million just to negotiate with the player. One of the teams interested in signing Maeda is the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Chicago Cubs and San Francisco Giants appear to be in the market for another pitcher. This Major League Baseball offseason has a plethora of quality pitchers available.
The Atlanta Braves started their rebuilding process last week by trading shortstop Andrelton Simmons to Los Angeles Angels. This week, first baseman Freddie Freeman was involved in trade talks. Now, starting pitcher Shelby Miller is the latest Braves player to have his name in the rumor mill.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are looking to add pitching depth to their starting rotation in the offseason. Free agent John Lackey is reportedly a perfect fit for the Diamondbacks.
Former Los Angeles Angels General Manager Jerry Dipoto is not just saying goodbye to his position - he is also ready to leave his Newport Beach home behind.
As expected, the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers are the top two squads in the National League west. The Dodgers lead the division, but the Giants recently swept the Dodgers. Let's take a look at the NL West standings.
MLB season is almost upon us. Without a doubt, the National League West is one of the most fierce and competitive divisions in the game today. The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants are the two best teams, but three other squads won't go down without a fight.
Cuba is one home to some of the best baseball players in the world today. Although past government intervention has blocked many Cuban players from seeking a professional career in Major League Baseball, we may soon see a lot of talented Cuban baseball players heading to the United States.
This Major League Baseball offseason has been one of the biggest international scouting offseasons ever, specifically in Cuba. With the United States and Cuba normalizing relations, it should have a big impact on the baseball world. Meet the three Cuban players who could be playing in the majors very soon.
The Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles are flirting with the idea of possibly playing Major League Baseball exhibition games in Cuba. Cuba and the United States have had their differences in the past, but it appears as if a resolution is nearing.
The 2014 Major League Baseball season is in the final month of play. The NL West looks to be going down to the wire between the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers. This fierce rivalry is one of the best in baseball history.
The National League West race is coming down to the wire with the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers leading the way. The division is still very winnable for both clubs. Tell us who you think will win the NL West in our baseball poll.
Take a look at the video of last night's brawl between the two National League West foes. Major League Baseball has long been known for its tendency to get a little rowdy from time to time, with pitchers occasionally hitting batters with pitches in retaliation for past offenses.
