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MIAMI, FL – MAY 04: José Fernandez #16 of the Miami Marlins delivers a pitch during the first inning of the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Marlins Park on May 04, 2014 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)

Report: Jose Fernandez may be traded this offseason

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The Miami Marlins could be losing their damn mind. According to SiriusXM’s Craig Mish, the belief around baseball and within the Marlins organization is that Jose Fernandez will be traded this offseason. Yes, you read that correctly. This news comes after reports of Marlins team president David Samson publicly calling out Fernandez’s agent Scott Boras after he […]

CLEVELAND, OH – OCTOBER 4: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox tips his hat to the fans after leaving the game during the sixth inning after swapping out for a pitch runner following a walk against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on October 4, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

David Ortiz is retiring after the 2016 season

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The only member of the three most recent Boston Red Sox World Championship teams will be hanging it up after the 2016 season. This will reportedly be David Ortiz’s last year in the majors. Ortiz turns 40 on Wednesday, and will make $16 million this year after a club option vested and maxed out with Ortiz’s […]

ATLANTA, GA – MAY 02: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after striking out in the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Turner Field on May 2, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Shopping Freddie Freeman makes sense for Braves

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Before the trade one might have suggested Andrelton Simmons was the “Face of the Braves.” A counter-argument would be Freddie Freeman. Despite Simmons’ defensive prowess and the relative fame it afforded him, Freddie Freeman was and is the Braves best player. Now that the club is just one season away from opening a new ballpark, […]

CHICAGO, IL – SEPTEMBER 22: Kris Bryant #17 of the Chicago Cubs hits a two-run home run against the Milwaukee Brewers in the third inning at Wrigley Field on September 22, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. The blast was Bryant’s 25th of the season, breaking Hall of Famer Billy Williams’s rookie home run record set in 1961. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

Kris Bryant, Carlos Correa are 2015 Rookies of the Year

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Kris Bryant and Carlos Correa were named the 2015 Rookies of the Year in the National and American Leagues on Monday night. Bryant won the NL award unanimously, collecting all 30 first place votes. Correa collected 17 of 30 first place votes to win the AL award. Bryant hit .275/.369/.488 with 26 homers and 13 […]

SEATTLE, WA – SEPTEMBER 16: Relief pitcher Tom Wilhelmsen #54 of the Seattle Mariners pitches against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the ninth inning at Safeco Field on September 16, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. The Mariners defeated the Angels 3-1. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Mariners trade Tom Wilhelmsen to Texas for Leonys Martin in five-player deal

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The Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners have agreed to a deal which will send center fielder Leonys Martin and reliever Anthony Bass to the Mariners in exchange for reliever Tom Wilhelmsen, outfielder James Jones, and a player to be named later. Yahoo’s

BALTIMORE, MD – AUGUST 31: Brad Boxberger #26 of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches in the ninth inning for 33rd save during a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 31, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Rays won 6-3. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Should the Rays consider trading more pitchers?

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Despite finishing the season just a single win away from .500 and being only two years away from a Wild Card victory, the Rays have been rumored to be interested in selling off some pieces. This isn’t a simple strategy of trying to get the most out of players who are only signed on for […]

BALTIMORE, MD – JULY 30: Darren O’Day #56 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches in the eighth inning during a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on July 30, 2014 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland. The Orioles won 4-3. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

The Red Sox should double down on bullpen improvements

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The Red Sox were big players in free agency last year, signing both Pablo Sandoval and Hanley Ramirez. They were definitely trying to build a playoff contender but they didn’t do much in terms of improving their rotation. Sure they signed Rick Porcello and traded for Wade Miley, but they didn’t go after the big […]

at Turner Field on October 1, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Report: Braves shopping Freddie Freeman, others – and that makes no sense

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If you thought the Atlanta Braves would have an uneventful winter following last week’s trade of shortstop Andrelton Simmons to the Angels, think again. While the Braves still look to improve their bullpen and add to their growing horde of young pitching, they could also make moves that further alienate the franchise’s fanbase. According to […]

SAN DIEGO, CA – SEPTEMBER 26: Jeremy Hellickson #58 of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park September 26, 2015 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

Phillies send prospect to D-Backs for Jeremy Hellickson

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First, the Braves and Angels shocked us with the Andrelton Simmons trade. Then the Red Sox shook the world with their acquisition of Craig Kimbrel. On Saturday, the Phillies swooped in to steal the headlines

BALTIMORE, MD – MAY 1: Matt Wieters #32 of the Baltimore Orioles takes a swing during a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in game two of a doubleheader on May 1, 2014 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland. The Orioles won 6-5 in the tenth inning. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Three players accepting qualifying offers ensures system will continue in MLB

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MLB’s current free agent qualifying offer system was established in the last collective bargaining agreement. This is the fourth year it’s been in place. During that time, it’s caused a lot of consternation among fans and players alike. You can make a strong argument that it favors rich clubs with money to burn, while unfairly and […]

ATLANTA, GA – JUNE 8: Craig Kimbrel #46 of the San Diego Padres pitches in the 11th inning against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on June 8, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Red Sox acquire Craig Kimbrel for four minor leaguers

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One day after I wrote about the relief market developing quickly with respect to Darren O’Day, Ken Rosenthal reported that the Red Sox acquired veteran closer Craig Kimbrel from the Padres. In return, 

during game three of the American League Division Series on October 11, 2015 in Arlington, Texas.

Marco Estrada re-signs with the Blue Jays

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You can remove Marco Estrada’s name from the free agent market. The right-hander, 32, re-signed with the Toronto Blue Jays on a two-year deal, which will pay him $26.5 million, reports Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. As Davidi

Braves deal Andrelton Simmons to the Angels

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The Atlanta Braves are truly open to trading anybody on their roster, evident on Thursday as they moved shortstop Andrelton Simmons and catcher Jose Briceno to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for shortstop Erick Aybar, right-hander Chris Ellis, left-hander Sean Newcomb, and roughly $3 million. MLB.com’s Jesse Sanchez broke the deal, with the New York Post’s Joel Sherman

HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 12: Colby Rasmus #28 of the Houston Astros reacts after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals during game four of the American League Divison Series at Minute Maid Park on October 12, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Colby Rasmus makes history by accepting qualifying offer

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Earlier this week, I gave you a list of players I thought most likely to accept the qualifying offer – a one year contract worth $15.8 million. As is the way of things, that list did not include Colby Rasmus. I looked at his offensive numbers and assumed even in this robust outfield market that he could secure […]

CLEVELAND, OH – JULY 11: Starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco #59 of the Cleveland Indians pitches during the first inning against the Oakland Athletics at Progressive Field on July 11, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

10 players who could be on the move this winter

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Free agency, free agency, free agency. That’s all anyone is talking about these days, and for good reason. The winter meetings are right around the corner, which means a flurry of signings will start happening in the coming days. It’s enough to make a baseball fan stop staring out the window waiting for spring. But […]

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