With much of the attention being doled out to the teams who spent the most money, several clubs have had really good below-the-radar winters. While the Yankees, Mariners and Blue Jays have refrained from chasing big-name free agents this offseason, they are positioned to contend in 2016 — thanks to a number of wise offseason moves.
‘Good year’ ahead for A’s with revamped bullpen
The focus on Sunday at FanFest was on a rebuilt bullpen, which now includes Ryan Madson, John Axford, Liam Hendriks and Marc Rzepczynski, and how this group, along with Sean Doolittle, is equipped to help diminish the memories of last season.
These rooks are best sellers already
What was arguably the best rookie class in history last season included several youngsters who played enough in 2015 to make an impression while still retaining their rookie status heading into 2016. Call them the “re-rookies,” and this year’s bunch has plenty of talent.
Bryce, Arrieta make Zito ‘All-Dreamy Team’
He’s thought they were dreamy since before it was cool to think they were dreamy.
Watch Sean Doolittle answer your deepest, most important Star Wars questions
Warning: Spoilers inside.
D-backs reportedly open to trading Hill
The D-backs are reportedly shopping infielder Aaron Hill, but finding a trade partner could be a “tall task,” according to MLB Network’s Jon Heyman.
Rogers: Five best landing spots for Lucroy
Untouchable not so long ago, Jonathan Lucroy is now in play with teams looking to upgrade at catcher. He’s loved his time in Milwaukee, but is ready to move on.
Betts is cover player for R.B.I. Baseball 16
But he always played as Toad in Mario Kart.
25 days until ST: Walker prince to King Felix
The dude’s got game.
Winner time: All dressed up, snow place to go
This weekend’s historic blizzard forced Saturday night’s Baseball Writers’ Association of America Awards Dinner presented by Esurance to be scaled down, but the biggest stars in baseball certainly did not hold back as hardware was handed out.
Emotional Harper presented with MVP Award
For the first time in franchise history, a Nationals player was handed the league’s most prestigious individual honor on Saturday night, as Bryce Harper received his National League Most Valuable Player Award at the Baseball Writers’ Association of America Awards Dinner presented by Esurance.
Mets hail Cespedes deal at BBWAA event
A few of the Mets players, who braved through the historic blizzard for the closed-door Baseball Writers’ Association of America Awards presented by Esurance took some time to express their enthusiasm for Yoenis Cespedes’ return to New York on Saturday night.
Donaldson accepts AL MVP, credits teammates
Josh Donaldson has emerged as one of the game’s elite players, earning the American League Most Valuable Player Award last season. The Toronto third baseman was among the Major League stars at the New York Hilton on Saturday receiving an award for a stellar 2015 campaign.
Bryant, Arrieta brave snow for BBWAA honors
National League Cy Young Award winner Jake Arrieta and NL Rookie of the Year Kris Bryant were at the New York Hilton on Saturday for the BBWAA Dinner presented by Esurance to accept their respective hardware.
Perfect storm: Astros receive BBWAA honors
Carlos Correa, along with teammate Dallas Keuchel, braved the weather Saturday as some of baseball’s finest were honored at the New York Hilton for their contributions in the 2015 season. When the Astros shortstop stepped to the podium to receive his American League Rookie of the Year Award, he offered an optimistic spin on the blizzard that prompted a New York City transportation shutdown.
Rockies GM downplays Gallardo talks
Rockies general manager Jeff Bridich on Saturday called reports of the team’s pursuit of right-handed pitcher Yovani Gallardo “fairly overblown,” and while he acknowledged talks, Bridich stopped short of saying the sides are negotiating.
Sources: Darvish cleared in brother’s alleged gambling
The Rangers have been told that pitcher Yu Darvish has been cleared of any involvement in his brother’s alleged gambling activities, sources said Saturday. The Rangers did not comment, and Darvish has not spoken to the media this offseason.