Dodgers add starter Jack Flaherty, Padres get closer Tanner Scott at busy trade deadline
5 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers add starter Jack Flaherty, Padres get closer Tanner Scott at busy trade deadline

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired starting pitcher Jack Flaherty, San Diego added All-Star closer Tanner Scott, and Arizona, Baltimore and Pittsburgh made significant deals for the stretch run ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline. San Diego got Scott from Miami, Cleveland acquired right-hander Alex Cobb from San Francisco, and Minnesota obtained reliever Trevor Richards from payroll-cutting Toronto, which also sent outfielder Kevin Kiermaier to the Dodgers and utilityman Isiah Kiner-Falefa to Pittsburgh. Baltimore also added outfielder Eloy Jiménez from the White Sox, reliever Gregory Soto from the Phillies, and outfielder Austin Slater and infielder Livan Soto from the Reds. The Boston Red Sox added right-hander Lucas Sims from the Reds, while the New York Yankees acquired righty Mark Leiter Jr. from the Cubs.

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Dodgers sign Hyeseong Kim, finalize Teoscar Hernández return as roster takes shape
1 week, 1 day ago

Dodgers sign Hyeseong Kim, finalize Teoscar Hernández return as roster takes shape

LA Times  

On the same day the Dodgers officially welcomed back one of the key pieces of their 2024 World Series team in Teoscar Hernández, they made an unexpected addition in free agency, as well. Shortly before the Dodgers finalized their three-year, $66 million re-signing of Hernández, the team also reached an agreement Friday to sign South Korean infielder Hyeseong Kim, a …

First baseman Paul Goldschmidt and the Yankees agree to a $12.5 million, 1-year deal, AP source says
2 weeks, 6 days ago

First baseman Paul Goldschmidt and the Yankees agree to a $12.5 million, 1-year deal, AP source says

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — First baseman Paul Goldschmidt and the New York Yankees agreed Saturday to a $12.5 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. Goldschmidt would become the Yankees’ fourth significant addition since Juan Soto’s departure for the New York Mets after left-hander Max Fried, closer Devin Williams and outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger. A …

Luis Castillo to Red Sox? Suggesting MLB trades, signings to bolster 6 would-be contenders
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Luis Castillo to Red Sox? Suggesting MLB trades, signings to bolster 6 would-be contenders

New York Times  

We’ve already seen big swings this offseason from some of the big-market teams: The Mets won the Juan Soto sweepstakes, the Yankees reeled in Max Fried, the Dodgers nabbed Blake Snell, the Giants signed Willy Adames, the Red Sox traded for Garrett Crochet and the Cubs dealt for Kyle Tucker. Reds — Acquire CF Luis Robert Jr. in trade with …

MLB free agency notes: What we’re hearing about the Orioles and Mets’ pitching pursuits
1 month ago

MLB free agency notes: What we’re hearing about the Orioles and Mets’ pitching pursuits

New York Times  

The Baltimore Orioles are reluctant to pursue the remaining free-agent starting pitchers who received qualifying offers from other clubs — Max Fried, Sean Manaea and Nick Pivetta. After agreeing with Holmes and signing free-agent right-hander Frankie Montas this week, people familiar with the Mets’ thinking said the team still wants to add to its starting rotation. The biggest subtraction via …

Angels acquire OF/DH Jorge Soler from Braves in exchange for RHP Griffin Canning
2 months, 1 week ago

Angels acquire OF/DH Jorge Soler from Braves in exchange for RHP Griffin Canning

New York Times  

The Los Angeles Angels have acquired slugger Jorge Soler in a trade that sent right-handed starter Griffin Canning to the Atlanta Braves in a one-for-one swap, the teams announced Thursday. OFFICIAL: The Angels have acquired OF/DH Jorge Soler from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for RHP Griffin Canning. The Braves traded Soler to the Angels for Canning, who is 25-34 …

Dodgers acquire top starter Jack Flaherty and 4-time Gold Glove Award winner Kevin Kiermaier
5 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers acquire top starter Jack Flaherty and 4-time Gold Glove Award winner Kevin Kiermaier

Associated Press  

SAN DIEGO — The NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers acquired right-hander Jack Flaherty from the Detroit Tigers just before the trade deadline Tuesday to bolster their rotation and also obtained four-time Gold Glove center fielder Kevin Kiermaier from the Toronto Blue Jays. Clayton Kershaw made his season debut last week after offseason shoulder surgery and is scheduled to start Wednesday …

Mets find more pitching, add starter Paul Blackburn and reliever Huascar Brazobán in trades
5 months, 1 week ago

Mets find more pitching, add starter Paul Blackburn and reliever Huascar Brazobán in trades

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Staying on the hunt for pitching, the New York Mets acquired starter Paul Blackburn from the last-place Oakland Athletics on Tuesday for minor league right-hander Kade Morris. New York also added reliever Huascar Brazobán in a deal with the struggling Miami Marlins for minor league infielder Wilfredo Lara just before baseball’s 6 p.m. EDT trade deadline. “I …

Dodgers don’t look much different in walk-off loss to Padres
5 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers don’t look much different in walk-off loss to Padres

LA Times  

San Diego’s Luis Arraez scores ahead of the throw to Dodgers catcher Will Smith in the fourth inning. Amid several weeks of blown leads and other close calls from the Dodgers’ overworked bullpen, the team squandered another late advantage in its series opener at Petco Park, when right-hander Blake Treinen gave up two solo home runs that tied the score …

Cardinals, Brewers, Dodgers and Royals add pitchers in flurry of trades on day before MLB’s deadline
5 months, 1 week ago

Cardinals, Brewers, Dodgers and Royals add pitchers in flurry of trades on day before MLB’s deadline

Associated Press  

The St. Louis Cardinals added starting pitcher Erick Fedde and Milwaukee, the team they are chasing in the NL Central, acquired starter Frankie Montas among a flurry of trades Monday by playoff hopeful teams. Kansas City got veteran right-hander Michael Lorenzen on the day before the MLB trade deadline, and the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers picked up hard-throwing reliever …

Dodgers acquire Amed Rosario from Tampa Bay for a minor leaguer
5 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers acquire Amed Rosario from Tampa Bay for a minor leaguer

LA Times  

The Dodgers’ second move of the trade deadline was a rather familiar one. Just as they did last year, the team acquired utility infielder Amed Rosario in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday in exchange for minor league pitcher Michael Flynn. The Dodgers acquired Rosario at the deadline last year from the Cleveland Guardians, trading him for …

Bell’s 3-run homer in 7th inning helps lift Marlins past Brewers 7-3
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Bell’s 3-run homer in 7th inning helps lift Marlins past Brewers 7-3

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Josh Bell hit a three-run homer to cap a five-run rally in the seventh inning that lifted the Miami Marlins to a 7-3 comeback victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday night. “He’s been incredible, in that he’s producing big home run after big home run after big home run,” Brewers manager Pat Murphy said. We didn’t add …

What’s in store for the Dodgers in the second half? Here are 10 storylines to watch
5 months, 3 weeks ago

What’s in store for the Dodgers in the second half? Here are 10 storylines to watch

LA Times  

Typically, a trade would be the easiest way for the Dodgers to rectify their pitching woes. Even if he is, it could result in a dizzying bidding war, in which the Dodgers would have stiff competition from other pitching-hungry, prospect-heavy contenders — most notably, the Baltimore Orioles. The Dodgers also have interest in Chicago White Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet, but …

Brewers continue trying to address their starting rotation by acquiring RHP Aaron Civale from Rays
6 months, 1 week ago

Brewers continue trying to address their starting rotation by acquiring RHP Aaron Civale from Rays

Associated Press  

The Milwaukee Brewers acquired veteran right-hander Aaron Civale from the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday in the NL Central leaders’ latest attempt to boost a starting rotation that’s been decimated by injuries. The Brewers sent promising minor league infielder Gregory Barrios to Tampa Bay, which assigned him to Class-A Bowling Green, and designated right-hander Taylor Clarke for assignment to make …

NL West preview: Is it still the Dodgers’ division to lose? Can Giants challenge?
9 months, 2 weeks ago

NL West preview: Is it still the Dodgers’ division to lose? Can Giants challenge?

LA Times  

The Dodgers dominated the offseason with a $1.2-billion spending spree that included the acquisitions of two-way star Shohei Ohtani and pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Tyler Glasnow, but the three other division contenders didn’t exactly sit on their hands all winter, and they’re not about to raise a white flag this spring. Arizona’s rotation, led by Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly, …

Monday's Transactions
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Monday's Transactions

Associated Press  

BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Acquired RHP Kaleb Ort from Philadelphia for cash considerations. National League NEW YORK METS — Agreed to terms with 1B Luke Voit on a minor league contract. SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Agreed to terms with INF Pablo Sandoval on a minor league contract. SOCCER Major League Soccer MLS — Announced D …

Dodgers re-sign Ryan Brasier, trade Caleb Ferguson in corresponding move
11 months ago

Dodgers re-sign Ryan Brasier, trade Caleb Ferguson in corresponding move

LA Times  

Days before pitchers and catchers report to spring training in Arizona, the Dodgers’ bullpen situation became a little more clear Monday. Originally an Angels draft pick who spent most of his seven-year MLB career with the Boston Red Sox, Brasier was released by Boston last May following early-season struggles and signed with the Dodgers in June. Though the former 38th-round …

Seattle Mariners acquire hard-throwing reliever Gregory Santos in a trade with the Chicago White Sox
11 months, 1 week ago

Seattle Mariners acquire hard-throwing reliever Gregory Santos in a trade with the Chicago White Sox

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Seattle Mariners acquired Gregory Santos in a trade with the Chicago White Sox on Saturday, adding another hard-throwing reliever to their pitching staff. “Viewed this as accomplishing something here in the short term, we’ve got controllable players, and to be able to get the draft pick to build even further for our future as well, so it …

Sean Manaea has become the latest pitcher to join the Mets’ revamped rotation, AP source says
1 year ago

Sean Manaea has become the latest pitcher to join the Mets’ revamped rotation, AP source says

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Sean Manaea became the latest pitcher to join the revamped rotation of the New York Mets, agreeing to a $28 million, two-year contract, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press on Sunday. Manaea became a free agent when he opted out of the final season of a $25 million, two-year contract with San Francisco, …

Dodgers agree ANOTHER huge trade after Shohei Ohtani's arrival... with Tyler Glasnow and Manuel Margot 'to join $700m man in LA after deal was agreed with the Tampa Bay Rays'
1 year ago

Dodgers agree ANOTHER huge trade after Shohei Ohtani's arrival... with Tyler Glasnow and Manuel Margot 'to join $700m man in LA after deal was agreed with the Tampa Bay Rays'

Daily Mail  

The Los Angeles Dodgers have further strengthened their World Series credentials after agreeing a trade to bring star pitcher Tyler Glasnow and center-fielder Manuel Margot to the team, according to reports. According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, a deal has now been struck with the Tampa Bay Rays for Glasnow and Margot to head to LA, with Ryan Pepiot and Jonny …

Angels trade David Fletcher and Max Stassi to Braves as part of a four-player deal
1 year, 1 month ago

Angels trade David Fletcher and Max Stassi to Braves as part of a four-player deal

LA Times  

Infielder David Fletcher was part of a reported four-player trade between the Angels and Atlanta Braves on Friday. The Angels traded infielder David Fletcher and catcher Max Stassi to the Atlanta Braves for first baseman Evan White and right-handed reliever Tyler Thomas, both teams announced Friday. Fletcher has struggled since signing a five-year, $26-million contract with the team in 2021, …

Braves trade right-handers Kyle Wright and Nick Anderson to Royals
1 year, 1 month ago

Braves trade right-handers Kyle Wright and Nick Anderson to Royals

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves jettisoned two more arbitration-eligible players in two separate trades with Kansas City on Friday, sending right-handers Kyle Wright and Nick Anderson to the Royals. A day earlier, Atlanta dealt pitcher Mike Soroka and infielder Nicky Lopez to the Chicago White Sox along with pitchers Jared Shuster and Riley Gowens and infielder Braden Shewmake for left-handed …

Dodgers signal urgency for pitching at GM meetings, hope for Clayton Kershaw’s return
1 year, 2 months ago

Dodgers signal urgency for pitching at GM meetings, hope for Clayton Kershaw’s return

LA Times  

Blake Snell could be a potential target for the Dodgers as they try to upgrade their starting pitching. After leading the majors in rotation ERA each of the previous four years, the Dodgers slipped to 20th in that category with a 4.57 ERA in the regular season, then watched their starting pitching implode in a three-game sweep against the Arizona …

MLB trade deadline tracker: All the moves by the Dodgers, Angels and everyone else
1 year, 5 months ago

MLB trade deadline tracker: All the moves by the Dodgers, Angels and everyone else

LA Times  

The trade deadline has come and gone, and the Dodgers whiffed on two high-profile pitchers, getting outbid for right-hander Justin Verlander and having left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez block a trade to Los Angeles. Yankees acquire Keynan Middleton RHP from the White Sox for Juan Carela RHP The Yankees didn’t do much except bring in former Angels reliever Middleton for hard-throwing Dominican …

Dodgers acquire Joe Kelly and Lance Lynn from White Sox, fortifying pitching staff
1 year, 5 months ago

Dodgers acquire Joe Kelly and Lance Lynn from White Sox, fortifying pitching staff

LA Times  

Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly, left, exchanges words with Astros shortstop Carlos Correa during a game in July 2020. The team completed a trade Friday with the Chicago White Sox to acquire starting pitcher Lance Lynn, the 12-year veteran and two-time All-Star, and right-handed reliever Joe Kelly, a former Dodger who was part of their 2020 World Series team. But he’s …

Dodgers want more pitching. Justin Verlander is among trade deadline options
1 year, 5 months ago

Dodgers want more pitching. Justin Verlander is among trade deadline options

LA Times  

While the Dodgers completed a few trades this week, bolstering their bench depth with Kiké Hernández and Amed Rosario and their pitching staff with Lance Lynn and Joe Kelly, their front office has been pursuing bigger fish in the trade deadline pond, as well. The Dodgers were also engaged in advanced talks for Chicago White Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito, according …

Pittsburgh Pirates send 1B Carlos Santana to the Brewers
1 year, 5 months ago

Pittsburgh Pirates send 1B Carlos Santana to the Brewers

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Veteran first baseman/designated hitter Carlos Santana has grown accustomed to changing teams quite a bit during his productive major league career, yet his latest move caught him a little off guard. The Milwaukee Brewers acquired Santana in a Thursday trade that sent minor league infielder Jhonny Severino to the Pittsburgh Pirates. “Most of the time, a team doesn’t …

Dodgers acquire shortstop Amed Rosario from Guardians for Noah Syndergaard
1 year, 5 months ago

Dodgers acquire shortstop Amed Rosario from Guardians for Noah Syndergaard

LA Times  

Cleveland Guardians shortstop Amed Rosario runs to first base against the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 19. The Dodgers on Wednesday acquired Cleveland Guardians shortstop Amed Rosario in exchange for struggling pitcher Noah Syndergaard and cash considerations. After being one of the worst-graded shortstops in the majors this year — a position the Dodgers already have filled with Miguel Rojas — …

Monday's Transactions
1 year, 5 months ago

Monday's Transactions

Associated Press  

BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League BOSTON RED SOX — Reinstated INF/OF Pablo Reyes from the 10-day IL. CHICAGO CUBS — Signed RHP Brayan Diaz to a minor league contract. NEW YORK METS — Signed RHP Gaspar Gomez to a minor league contract. WASHINGTON WILD THINGS — Signed RHP Matt Dallas and INF Wes Darvill.

Dodgers acquire shortstop Miguel Rojas from Marlins
2 years ago

Dodgers acquire shortstop Miguel Rojas from Marlins

LA Times  

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas throws to first in a game against the Washington Nationals on Sept. 25, 2022, in Miami. The Dodgers fortified their infield defense by acquiring veteran shortstop Miguel Rojas from the Miami Marlins for infield prospect Jacob Amaya on Wednesday, a move that could push Gavin Lux to more of a second-base role and utility man …

Padres, Yankees, Mets signed big free agents. Why didn't the Dodgers?
2 years ago

Padres, Yankees, Mets signed big free agents. Why didn't the Dodgers?

LA Times  

By not taking a gamble on any of this offseason’s top free agents, the Dodgers instead placed one very big, very high-stakes bet on something else. That’s perhaps the best way to summarize the club’s winter activity, in which the Dodgers made themselves an outlier among Major League Baseball’s large-market teams by not making any large-scale investments. While the proposal …

Dodgers agree to one-year contract with pitcher Noah Syndergaard
2 years ago

Dodgers agree to one-year contract with pitcher Noah Syndergaard

LA Times  

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Noah Syndergaard delivers during Game 5 of the World Series against the Houston Astros on Nov. 3 in Philadelphia. The Dodgers reached an agreement Wednesday with free-agent pitcher Noah Syndergaard on a one-year contract, according to multiple people with knowledge of the situation who weren’t authorized to speak publicly. However, he was impressed with the Dodgers’ recent …

Dodgers meet with Cy Young winner Justin Verlander in pursuit of rotation help
2 years, 1 month ago

Dodgers meet with Cy Young winner Justin Verlander in pursuit of rotation help

LA Times  

Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander delivers against the Minnesota Twins in August. Justin Verlander met with the Dodgers, according to a person with knowledge of the situation who wasn’t authorized to speak publicly, marking the team’s latest effort to woo the free-agent superstar and bolster its rotation. With Walker Buehler likely to miss all of next season following Tommy John …

Plaschke: Dodgers whiff and Padres win at trade deadline
2 years, 5 months ago

Plaschke: Dodgers whiff and Padres win at trade deadline

LA Times  

Juan Soto celebrates his home run during the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves on July 17 in Washington. By allowing themselves to be outbid by their San Diego neighbors for the great, young Juan Soto, the Dodgers got Padre’d. By failing to acquire a capable arm beyond middle reliever Chris Martin while their San Diego pals traded for baseball’s …

Dodgers’ opening day roster features only one real surprise
2 years, 9 months ago

Dodgers’ opening day roster features only one real surprise

LA Times  

Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger gets ready to bat before a spring training game against the Seattle Mariners on March 19 in Peoria, Ariz. The Dodgers announced their opening day roster Thursday, unveiling a 28-man group with few surprises a day before their season opener. Major League Baseball expanded rosters to 28 for the opening month of the season and removed limitations …

Corey Seager joins Rangers on 10-year, $325-million deal; is Clayton Kershaw next?
3 years, 1 month ago

Corey Seager joins Rangers on 10-year, $325-million deal; is Clayton Kershaw next?

LA Times  

Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager jogs off the field during Game 3 of the NLDS against the San Francisco Giants on Oct. 11. Seager, 27, will reunite with Rangers manager Chris Woodward, who served as Dodgers third base coach from 2016 through 2018. He’ll also join several former Dodgers players the Rangers have picked up since Woodward took the helm in …

Dodgers looking for detailed performance from Max Scherzer in wild-card game
3 years, 3 months ago

Dodgers looking for detailed performance from Max Scherzer in wild-card game

LA Times  

It was a moment of levity rooted in seriousness. “There’s no crying in baseball,” said Max Scherzer, the Dodgers’ starter Wednesday. We’re in the wild-card game.” Scherzer, the Dodgers’ hired ace, will start opposite the resurgent Wainwright, a career-long Cardinal who produced a 3.05 earned-run average across 32 starts in his 16th season with the club. “When I’m off with …

Cole Hamels signs with Dodgers, adds still-needed rotation depth
3 years, 5 months ago

Cole Hamels signs with Dodgers, adds still-needed rotation depth

LA Times  

The Dodgers have agreed to terms on a major league contract with free-agent pitcher Cole Hamels. The Dodgers signed free-agent pitcher Cole Hamels to a one-year, $1-million deal on Wednesday, a low-risk investment in a veteran left-hander who could provide rotation depth if Clayton Kershaw is slow to recover from a sore elbow. Hamels has a 7-6 record and 3.41 …

Corey Seager, back from injury, says Trea Turner trade makes Dodgers ‘a better team’
3 years, 5 months ago

Corey Seager, back from injury, says Trea Turner trade makes Dodgers ‘a better team’

LA Times  

The Diamondbacks’ Nick Ahmed steals second base ahead of Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager’s fourth-inning tag. It makes you a better team.” The Dodgers completed a blockbuster deal to acquire pitcher Max Scherzer and Turner from Washington before Friday’s trade deadline, sending four minor leaguers to the Nationals for a pair of players who should greatly enhance their chances of winning …

Dodgers finalizing blockbuster trade for Max Scherzer and Trea Turner from Nationals
3 years, 5 months ago

Dodgers finalizing blockbuster trade for Max Scherzer and Trea Turner from Nationals

LA Times  

The Dodgers acquired veteran left-hander Danny Duffy from the Kansas City Royals on Thursday afternoon, a deal that probably didn’t excite the team’s fan base all that much. The Dodgers were “very close” to acquiring ace right-hander Max Scherzer and All-Star shortstop Trea Turner from the Washington Nationals on Thursday evening, a blockbuster deal that would greatly enhance the team’s …

MLB’s trade deadline tracker: Updates, analysis on all the moves
3 years, 5 months ago

MLB’s trade deadline tracker: Updates, analysis on all the moves

LA Times  

The Athletics picked up one of the most versatile players on the trade market when they acquired Starling Marte from the Marlins. Nationals trade infielder Josh Harrison and catcher Yan Gomes to Athletics for catcher/right fielder Drew Millas, right-handed pitcher Seth Shuman and right-handed pitcher Richard Guasch Analysis: The Nationals’ fire sale continues. Happ to the Cardinals for left-handed pitcher …

Dodgers to sign Albert Pujols, but Corey Seager fractures hand in win over Marlins
3 years, 7 months ago

Dodgers to sign Albert Pujols, but Corey Seager fractures hand in win over Marlins

LA Times  

The Dodgers are signing Albert Pujols, who cleared waivers Thursday after being released by the Angels. “Obviously, you don’t want to lose any player for an extended period of time.” Corey Seager reacts after being hit in the right hand by a pitch from Miami Marlins reliever Ross Detwiler in the fifth inning of the Dodgers’ 7-0 win Saturday night. …

Dodgers spring preview: Signing Trevor Bauer an answer to the Padres’ flurry of moves
3 years, 10 months ago

Dodgers spring preview: Signing Trevor Bauer an answer to the Padres’ flurry of moves

LA Times  

For the offseason’s first three months, the Dodgers, the reigning World Series champions for the first time since the George H.W. “Obviously, we’ve noticed,” Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said of the Padres’ busy offseason during Bauer’s introductory press conference Thursday. Turner wanted a longer contract and at least one other team — the Milwaukee Brewers — had …

Dodgers know firsthand the dominance of a healthy Corey Knebel, so they acquired him
3 years, 11 months ago

Dodgers know firsthand the dominance of a healthy Corey Knebel, so they acquired him

LA Times  

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Corey Knebel reacts after getting the Dodgers’ Justin Turner to strike out to end Game 1 of the 2018 National League Championship Series. “I don’t remember the specifics — just the mumbling, the frustration, the ‘Here we go again.’ He was tough.” The Dodgers overcame a stout Brewers relief corps to advance to the World Series …

Mega deal: Indians trade star Lindor, Carrasco to Mets
4 years ago

Mega deal: Indians trade star Lindor, Carrasco to Mets

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — The Indians drafted and developed Francisco Lindor, who blossomed into an All-Star shortstop and one of baseball’s best all-around players. Knowing they could never meet his price, the Indians dealt the four-time All-Star and pitcher Carlos Carrasco to the New York Mets, who have a new owner willing to spend at baseball’s highest levels in order to get …

How acquiring Francisco Lindor could help the Mets pitch their way past the Dodgers
4 years ago

How acquiring Francisco Lindor could help the Mets pitch their way past the Dodgers

LA Times  

All-star shortstop Francisco Lindor was acquired by the New York Mets through a trade with the Cleveland Indians. Yes, the Mets acquired dynamic shortstop Francisco Lindor from the Cleveland Indians on Thursday — a four-time All-Star, a force in the lineup, an impact player for years to come. The New York Mets acquired starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco from Cleveland in …

Angels acquire proven closer Raisel Iglesias from the Reds
4 years, 1 month ago

Angels acquire proven closer Raisel Iglesias from the Reds

LA Times  

Proven closer Raisel Iglesias was acquired by the Angels from the Cincinnati Reds on Monday. The Angels found essential back-end bullpen help as the virtual winter meetings began Monday, acquiring closer Raisel Iglesias and cash from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for reliever right-hander Noé Ramirez and a player to be named. 1 starter fans hope new general manager Perry …

Dodgers acquire Corey Knebel, offer contracts to all arbitration-eligible players
4 years, 1 month ago

Dodgers acquire Corey Knebel, offer contracts to all arbitration-eligible players

LA Times  

Major League Baseball’s non-tender deadline, usually an overlooked date on the industry’s offseason calendar, was met with heightened anticipation Wednesday. The 30 teams were expected to decline to offer contracts to an unprecedented number of arbitration-eligible players after sustaining significant economic losses as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Approximately 60 players were non-tendered, barely eclipsing last year’s mark of …

Dodgers agree to one-year, $1-million deal with pitcher Scott Alexander
4 years, 1 month ago

Dodgers agree to one-year, $1-million deal with pitcher Scott Alexander

LA Times  

The Dodgers had seven arbitration-eligible players ahead of Wednesday’s non-tender deadline. The club agreed to a one-year, $1-million deal with left-hander Scott Alexander, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The Dodgers have until 5 p.m. Wednesday to offer contracts to their remaining six arbitration-eligible players: Cody Bellinger, Corey Seager, Walker Buehler, Julio Urías, Austin Barnes and Dylan …

Angels trade for slick-fielding shortstop José Iglesias and nontender Hansel Robles
4 years, 1 month ago

Angels trade for slick-fielding shortstop José Iglesias and nontender Hansel Robles

LA Times  

Baltimore Orioles shortstop José Iglesias throws to first base during a spring training game on March 10 in Sarasota, Fla. New general manager Perry Minasian dealt two minor league pitchers for veteran infielder José Iglesias. “We feel like we’ve added an impact defender,” said Minasian of his first major roster move since being named the Angels’ general manager Nov. 12. …

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