Giants and Johnny Cueto agree to terms. The long wait is over: The San Francisco Giants have officially agreed to a six-year, $130 million contract with Dominican pitcher Johnny Cueto.
Cincinnati Reds general manager Dick Williams and president of baseball operations Walt Jocketty hinted before the winter meetings that they are listening to all trade offers. A week after the meetings, the Reds are reportedly discussing a trade with the Washington Nationals regarding second baseman Brandon Phillips.
The New York Yankees had a good offseason, finally addressing the second baseman position, but general manager Brian Cashman admitted that the rotation is still a major concern. Manager Joe Girardi agrees with him, especially for all their starting pitchers except Luis Severino, who made a trip in the disabled list.
Carlos Gonzalez has two years and $37 million left on his contract and the Colorado Rockies are looking to trade the outfielder this offseason. He comes cheap for a player of his quality, so three teams are reportedly interested in acquiring him -- the St. Louis Cardinals, San Francisco Giants and Washington Nationals.
The MLB Winter Meetings is over, but there are many more moves to be made by teams heading into spring training in February. One of them is the New York Yankees and general manager Brian Cashman revealed that he is not finished making moves this offseason.
According to several reports, the New York Yankees continue to get active this offseason and they are looking for a possible deal for Andrew Miller. The 30-year-old left-handed reliever was already part of some trade rumors as early as the second week of November and the Los Angeles Dodgers are interested in acquiring him.
The Chicago Cubs have their sites on Jason Heyward. Every day in Major League Baseball it feels like a new big signing is made in free agency or via trade.
The New York Yankees have acquired infielder Starlin Castro from the Chicago Cubs, trading away right-handed reliever Adam Warren and utility player Brendan Ryan. The move made sense for both teams as they try to improve their roster.
The 2015 MLB Winter Meetings have started and one the biggest names being talked about is the Miami Marlins' 23-year-old starting ace, Jose Fernandez. According to several reports, the Marlins are discussing possible trades for the right-hander with teams that includes the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Arizona Diamondbacks.
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.
Cliff Lee missed the entire 2015 season due to injury and is already 37 years old. However, the 2008 AL Cy Young winner wants to return in 2016 if ever a team is willing to take a chance and sign him to a contract.
Shelby Miller of the Atlanta Braves is one of the most in-demand starting pitchers in the trade market of the current MLB offseason. The latest team to discuss a possible deal for the right-hander are the San Francisco Giants.
After a few days of speculations, the Seattle Mariners have finally traded first baseman Mark Trumbo to the Baltimore Orioles. The Houston Astros, on the other hand, are also shopping another slugging first baseman in Chris Carter before the MLB Non-Tender Deadline on Wednesday at 11:59 p.m.
The New York Yankees are in need of starting pitching and have floated outfielder Brett Gardner and closer Andrew Miller in the trade market hoping to acquire an additional arm for their rotation. According to sources, the Atlanta Braves have reportedly offered Shelby Miller for Yankees top young starter Luis Severino.
Hanley Ramirez signed a four-year, $88 million contract with the Boston Red Sox last season and played left-field for the first time in his career. According to reports, the Red Sox are already trying to trade Ramirez this offseason.
The Oakland Athletics finished the 2015 season at last place in the American League and fourth-worst in the entire MLB with an abysmal 68-94 record. The Athletics will surely rebuild their roster, and infielders Brett Lawrie and Danny Valencia are the candidates to be traded this offseason.
