The Yankees and Red Sox are looking for starting pitching, both of them. Both see it as a ticket back to the postseason. Best of all, both have hotshot prospects to trade. Connect the dots. Hey, this might be fun.
Former Braves, Angels pitcher Hanson dies at 29
Many members of the baseball world are understandably reacting to Tommy Hanson’s premature death with shock and sadness. The former Major Leaguer, who pitched for the Braves and Angels, was just 29.
Competitive balance alive and well in MLB
There was a time when baseball worried it might never get to this place. Could the Kansas City Royals be competitive? Could the Pittsburgh Pirates and Tampa Bay Rays?
Tribe looks at outfield market with new urgency
Upgrading the outfield was already high on the Indians’ to-do list this winter. But it is now imperative in the wake of the news that star left fielder Michael Brantley could miss the first month of the 2016 season following right shoulder surgery.
Royals could learn from past champions
The Royals are facing an obvious hurdle in their bid to repeat as World Series champions (nobody’s done so since the 1998-2000 Yankees), but this is a team that has already shown an unmistakable ability to sustain success.
Gold Glove winners will be revealed tonight
The 2015 Rawlings Gold Glove Awards will be announced in a one-hour hour show starting at 7 p.m. ET tonight on ESPN2.
Jim Class: Ex-GM forecasts top free agent moves
As the postseason played out through October, Major League front offices worked hard to create their free-agent “wish” lists. And now that any free agent can sign with any team, the job of each general manager has become a lot more hectic.
A’s should be stoked for Hot Stove season
The Oakland A’s became an after-thought during the course of 2015, falling from their contending status of the three previous seasons into a last-place finish for only the second time in 17 years. Don’t, however, ignore the A’s in the offseason.
Pujols (foot) might open season on DL
Angels first baseman Albert Pujols recently underwent surgery to alleviate pain near the arch of his right foot and may not be ready by Opening Day.
MLB.com-backed Malnati, Andrade win in PGA
MLB.com-sponsored golfer — and die-hard Royals fan — Peter Malnati won his first career PGA Tour event on Monday, one day after Billy Andrade won an event in a playoff.
Twins’ move for Park completely worthwhile
The Twins made a 13-game improvement in 2015. Widely picked to finish fifth in the AL Central, they finished second, and were in the hunt for an AL Wild Card berth into the final days of the season. But they aren’t showing any signs of complacency. Instead they have taken the first offseason opportunity to improve themselves.
3 sleepers among free-agent pitchers
As free agency gets moving, the big stars like David Price and Justin Upton will get all the attention. But what about the under-the-radar types? Shawn Kelley, Rich Hill and Trevor Cahill won’t get as much coverage, but they may provide good value for little cost.
Legends for Youth Dinner on tap in New York
Orioles center fielder Adam Jones, Dodgers legend Carl Erskine and former manager Bobby Valentine will be honored at the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association’s 16th annual Legends for Youth Dinner on Tuesday night.
Donaldson, Harper top Players Choice field
Josh Donaldson, who helped spur the Blue Jays’ return to American League East prominence and get them within two victories of the World Series, walked away with the 2015 Player of the Year Award and the AL Outstanding Player honor during Monday’s Players Choice Awards.
O’s Jones Marvin Miller Man of Year
Orioles center fielder Adam Jones was honored Monday night as the recipient of the 2015 Marvin Miller Man of the Year Award as part of the Players Choice Awards on MLB Network.
Trade winds? Talks start early at GM Meetings
We love it when the Hot Stove is really, really hot. This week’s General Managers Meetings is the next logical step in a feeling-out process.
Brantley has shoulder surgery; 5-6 months to recover
The Indians headed into the offseason with plans of potentially upgrading their outfield. Now, Cleveland has been dealt an unexpected blow that could alter how the team needs to approach its winter maneuvering.