With the Top 50 Draft Prospects list revealed, Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo take a very early look at the potential top 10 picks of the 2016 Draft.
Alvarez non-tendered by Marlins, becomes free agent
Henderson Alvarez, the Marlins’ Opening Day starter who underwent right shoulder surgery in July, is now a free agent after being non-tendered by the club on Wednesday.
5 more big trades that make sense
I recently offered up five blockbuster deals that I would like to see and here are five more deals that make sense. These trades won’t all occur in real life, but each makes a great deal of sense for the franchises listed.
The latest on Greinke’s free-agent saga
National League Cy Young Award runner-up Zack Greinke, the biggest difference-maker still on the free-agent market, could decide by Friday between remaining with the Dodgers or joining the division-rival Giants, according to multiple reports and baseball sources.
Rumor roundup: Cuban star seeks MLB deal
Wednesday was a busy day in Major League Baseball as the non-tender deadline passed at 11:59 p.m. ET. Players who were not offered a contract are now available to sign with any club, further bolstering an already-rich free-agent pool.
Big fish: Shark reportedly has $100M offer
Right-hander Jeff Samardzija might not be the free-agent bargain many teams expected. The 30-year-old Samardzija, who is coming off the worst season of his career reportedly has a $100 million offer on the table.
Price deal bodes well for Greinke and Co.
The pitching pool in this free-agent market is deeper than we’ve seen in years, but that hasn’t prevented David Price (Red Sox) and Jordan Zimmermann (Tigers) landing huge deals. That bodes well for the pitchers who remain available, starting with Zack Greinke.
Hot Stove Tracker: Free agents and trades
Stay on top of all the offseason wheelings and dealings with the MLB.com Hot Stove Tracker, which will keep you up to date on the latest free-agent signings and player trades.
Indians sign Chamberlain to Minors deal
The Indians have signed free-agent reliever Joba Chamberlain to a Minor League contract with a non-roster invitation to Major League Spring Training camp, the club announced Tuesday.
Early movement setting the stage for top arms
The first major domino on the starting-pitching market fell on Monday. Twenty-nine-year-old right-hander Jordan Zimmermann inked a five-year, $110 million deal with the Tigers, becoming the first player to sign a contract worth at least $50 million this offseason.
Marlins agree to Minors deal with Maxwell
Amid all the speculation that the Marlins may move Marcell Ozuna, the organization has brought in some outfield depth, as Justin Maxwell has agreed to a Minor League deal with an invitation to Spring Training.
6 logical destinations for coveted Zobrist
This is definitely a Ben Zobrist market. Sign him, because if you don’t, someone else will. The Ben Zobrist free-agent sweepstakes were not necessarily a predictable development, but they are certainly with us now.
5 reasons Heyward is head of his class
Jason Heyward is widely considered the best all-around position player available on this offseason’s free-agent market — and for good reason.
10 stars who could be on trade market
A long list of players are being discussed as clubs weigh whether to spend big money in free agency or surrender talent for a veteran. Some of the potentially available players are good enough to disrupt the free-agent market in a significant way.
Cueto’s fastball among most difficult to hit hard
Johnny Cueto has rarely been an elite strikeout pitcher, but he’s been putting up elite numbers for years thanks to an ability to limit hard-hit balls. While that skill was put to the test during his Kansas City struggles, some team is about to bet millions it’s for real.
Cyber Monday extended: Another day of deals
Save as much as 25 percent and get free shipping with no minimum at the MLB.com Shop now through 11:59 p.m. ET Tuesday. Plus, get a limited edition holiday subscription to MLB.TV Premium with any purchase.
Rumor roundup: Mariners interested in Aoki
There has been plenty of focus on the deep pool of starting pitchers available in free agency this offseason, and for good reason, but that’s not the only market worth monitoring moving forward.