All Major League Baseball teams have handed out contracts to free agents this offseason with the exception of the New York Yankees, per MLBTR. The 27-time World Series champions who are worth billions did not spend a single dollar to free agents this season fueled rumors of the team preparing for one big name in 2018.
The Washington Nationals and New York Mets are in a bidding war for the services of free agent outfielder Yoenis Cespedes. The Nationals have offered Cespedes a five-year deal while the Mets are not willing to give him a contract longer than three years.
The market for free agent Yoenis Cespedes is starting to heat up as he is the only remaining big-name outfielder left after the Detroit Tigers signed Justin Upton on Monday to a six-year, $132 million contract. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals are interested in signing the hard-hitting Cespedes.
The market for free agent outfielders is becoming very busy after Denard Span and Alex Gordon got signed to deals with the San Francisco Giants and Kansas City Royals, respectively. Big names like Justin Upton and Yoenis Cespedes are still available while Gerardo Parra is being heavily pursued by the Colorado Rockies.
Outfielder Gerardo Parra is not one of the biggest names in the free agent market that still have Yoenis Cespedes, Alex Gordon, and Justin Upton available. Many teams view him as a backup plan if those big names get signed, but Parra's market is reportedly getting active with the Washington Nationals and Kansas City Royals among the interested teams.
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?
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.
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 New York Yankees made it back in the postseason in 2015 after a three-year absence. They lost the Wild Card game to the Houston Astros. With the Winter Meetings fast approaching, the Yankees are willing to make some trade including closer Andrew Miller.
The Washington Nationals came up short of their expectations after being touted by ESPN as World Series favorites to start the season. According to reports, the Nationals are not planning on trading closer Jonathan Papelbon and setup man Drew Storen.
Cincinnati Reds closer Aroldis Chapman had a great year, having 33 saves. The Reds are going to rebuilding mode while Chapman is set to become a free agent after the 2016 season that could mean he may be dealt for prospects.
The St. Louis Cardinals hold the top spot in the National League, but the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs are closing in. Check out the National League standings here.
Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond is set to leave in the offseason. The 30-year-old is a homegrown product of the farm system and arguably the best shortstop in the brief history of the franchise.
Bryce Harper and Jonathan Papelbon fought in the Washington Nationals dugout during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Nationals, who were World Series favorites at the start of the season, were mathematically eliminated from the postseason.
Bryce Harper has been the leading candidate to win the National League MVP this season, but a certain New York Met may have the final say. Who do you think is the NL MVP this season?
The final stretch of the 2015 Major League Baseball season promises to be an all-time exciting one. The 2015 Major League Baseball season has been an exciting one so far, and baseball fans are in for one heck of a finish.
Washington Nationals right-handed reliever Drew Storen broke his right thumb. He slammed the lockbox in his locker due to frustration after blowing the lead against the Mets. The Nationals are keen on trading Storen, and the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins have shown interest.
Washington Nationals manager Matt Williams has offered his Arizona home on the market. Washington Nationals manager Matt Williams is unloading his Paradise Valley estate.
David Price is one of the best young pitchers in the league, but he is set to become a free agent this offseason. Numerous teams have shown interest in Price including the New York Yankees per MLB reports.
