SAN FRANCISCO, CA – JUNE 23: Justin Upton #10 of the San Diego Padres reacts after striking out against the San Francisco Giants in the top of the first inning at AT&T Park on June 23, 2015 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Detroit Tigers sign Justin Upton to six-year deal worth $132.75 million

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The Detroit Tigers and free agent outfielder Justin Upton have agreed to a six-year deal worth $132.75 million according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. This is a huge signing for Detroit as Upton was considered one of the best power bats on the free agent market. Upton joined the San Diego Padres last winter in […]

at Coors Field on September 18, 2015 in Denver, Colorado.

Royals give Ian Kennedy five years, $70 million

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The reigning World Series Champion Kansas City Royals have had a rather successful offseason. They lost Ben Zobrist to free agency, but were able to retain the services of left fielder Alex Gordon. And that might prove to be the better move for the Royals. More on that in a bit. To shore up a rotation […]

Chris Davis BALTIMORE, MD – SEPTEMBER 15: Chris Davis #19 of the Baltimore Orioles drives in the game-winning run with a single in the 13th inning against the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 15, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland. Baltimore won the game 6-5. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Chris Davis signs massive seven-year, $161 million deal with Orioles

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The Baltimore Orioles aren’t letting their top slugger get away this winter. The team re-signed first baseman Chris Davis to a seven-year deal worth a monstrous $161 million on Saturday morning, ensuring that the 29-year old will be spending the bulk of his 30s in Baltimore. The contract is also the largest in franchise history. […]

Omaha, NE – JUNE 22: The Virginia Cavaliers take batting practice before game one of the College World Series Championship Series against the Vanderbilt Commodores on June 22, 2015 at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

NCAA allows high school baseball draftees to hire agents in negotiations

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In a move toward common sense and fairness to athletes, the NCAA voted Friday to allow high school MLB draftees to negotiate with an agent without sacrificing college eligibility. Previously, high schoolers who hired agents to negotiate their deals were considered to have violated their amateurism and therefore could not return to college. This new allowance does not extend […]

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 25: Alexei Ramirez #10 of the Chicago White Sox follows through on a second inning RBI double against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on September 25, 2015 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

The Padres underwhelming offseason isn’t a bad thing

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The San Diego Padres entered last offseason in full win-now mode. New general manager A.J. Preller made big move after big move in order to fix the slumping Padres, acquiring outfielders Justin Upton, Matt Kemp, and Wil Myers, pitcher James Shields, catcher Derek Norris, and closer Craig Kimbrel, among other players. By trading a handful […]

ARLINGTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 30: Yovani Gallardo #49 of the Texas Rangers throws against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on September 30, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

The best starting pitchers left in free agency

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This week saw the Marlins shockingly spend money in free agency to sign LHP Wei-Yin Chen (and also sign Dee Gordon to an extension). On the opposite spectrum of surprise was the Dodgers signing yet another Cuban player – this time it was RHP Yasiel Sierra. What these two signings do have in common is they work together […]

PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 4: Dee Gordon #9 of the Miami Marlins in action during an MLB game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on October 4, 2015 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)

Dee Gordon locks in for life with Miami Marlins deal

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On Wednesday evening, it was reported that the Miami Marlins had agreed to a lucrative five-year, $50 million deal with their stud second baseman Dee Gordon. The deal could be worth up to as much as $64 million if that option kicks in for a sixth year. In what could be one of the more obvious […]

Carlos Gonzalez of the rebuilding Rockies DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 26: Carlos Gonzalez #5 of the Colorado Rockies hits a ninth inning walk-off 2-run home run off of Yimi Garcia #63 of the Los Angeles Dodgers (not pictured) as A.J. Ellis #17 watches during a game at Coors Field on September 26, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. The Rockies beat the Dodgers 8-6. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Where’s CarGo? Five teams that could use Carlos Gonzalez

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The Colorado Rockies made one of the more curious moves of the winter the other day, signing outfielder Gerardo Parra to a three-year deal that gives them a surplus of starting-caliber outfielders. Chances are they’re looking to move one of them, and the most likely candidate to be dealt is Carlos Gonzalez. Gonzalez has performed […]

DENVER, CO – JULY 8: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim watches his solo home run in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies during Interleague play at Coors Field on July 8, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

A look back at the top 10 prospects of the last 5 years

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The rookie class of 2015 may have been the best in baseball history and it is fair to say that the prospect prognosticators at Baseball Prospectus called it. At least it would seem so. There is always much fanfare when top prospect lists are created as top draft picks are lauded and baseball fans learn […]

Gerardo Parra’s signing could spell the end for Carlos Gonzalez with the Rockies

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Today, the Colorado Rockies signed free agent outfielder Gerardo Parra to a three-year, $26 million contract. It’s a modest contract and one that could easily fit both a contending team or a rebuilding team. Right now, it’s possible for the Rockies to be either. Or at the very least, it’s possible for the Rockies to […]

Orioles starter Wei-Yin Chen BALTIMORE, MD – JUNE 15: Starting pitcher Wei-Yin Chen #16 of the Baltimore Orioles throws to a Philadelphia Phillies batter in the eighth inning of the Orioles 4-0 win at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 15, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Marlins sign Wei-Yin Chen to five-year, $80 million deal

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The Miami Marlins have signed left-handed pitcher Wei-Yin Chen to a five-year, $80 million deal reports Jon Heyman of MLB Network. The deal reportedly includes a no-trade clause and has a sixth year vesting option which can bring the total contract to $96 million. The deal is a bit of a surprise given the Marlins’ battle […]

WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 07: Drew Storen #22 of the Washington Nationals reacts after a pitch to a Philadelphia Phillies batter during the ninth inning of a 3-2 Nationals win at Nationals Park on September 7, 2014 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jonathan Ernst/Getty Images)

Blue Jays acquire Drew Storen from the Nationals for Ben Revere

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The Toronto Blue Jays have traded outfielder Ben Revere and a player to be named later to the Washington Nationals in exchange for reliever Drew Storen. The Nationals, who recently saw Denard Span bolt to the San Francisco Giants, were in desperate need of an outfielder and Revere is a good replacement. Revere had an […]

KANSAS CITY, MO – NOVEMBER 03: Johnny Cueto #47 of the Kansas City Royals waves to the crowd during a parade and celebration in honor of the Royals’ World Series win on November 3, 2015 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Risk and reward: Giants’ offseason leaves plenty of questions

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The Giants came into this offseason with a number of glaring holes to address; namely, an aging, broken rotation and a need for another outfielder. They decided their best course of action was to take piles of money and throw them at those holes. And while the additions the Giants made definitely seem to make […]

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