Eleven years ago, I wrote, “The Rockies made official what seemed inevitable for the last week, Trevor Story will be the starting shortstop in Colorado. As a visiting dignitary gets a key to the city, Story earned the shortstop job and was handed one of Tulo’s old hamstrings. ‘May your hamstrings stay forever young.’ That’s … Read more
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Anthony Franco of … Read more
Over the weekend, the Red Sox formally introduced Alex Bregman as their latest star infield signing after signing him to a three-year deal last week. One notable wrinkle that emerged from Bregman’s introduction is where exactly his future on the infield dirt lies. While previous indications were that Bregman would play second base for the … Read more
The Red Sox finalized their three-year deal with Alex Bregman over the weekend. While it’s generally expected that Bregman will move to second base in his new home, skipper Alex Cora was noncommittal about their infield on Saturday. Rafael Devers’ camp has made clear all offseason that the Sox’s longtime third baseman has no interest in a … Read more
Bad news announced by MLB insider regarding Alex Bregman and the Toronto Blue Jays PUBLICATION Bobby Ohr February 10, 2025 (5:04 PM) Photo credit: Detroit Free Press The Toronto Blue Jays are apparently very interested in free agent Alex Bregman but it looks like the latest report has them missing out on … Read more
February starts tomorrow but Alex Bregman is still unsigned. Throughout the winter, he has reportedly been sitting on a six-year, $156MM offer from the Astros. Jon Heyman of The New York Post reports that he also has a “lucrative” six-year offer, with an opt-out after the first year, from another club “that may not be … Read more
Spring training is now just a few weeks away but many free agents are still unsigned, with Alex Bregman arguably being the most notable. The Tigers are one club that have been connected to him but Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports that talks are “at a standstill.” At the start of the … Read more
As several of the top free agents of the offseason linger on the market with spring training now under a month away, some have reportedly pivoted to consider short-term/opt-out laden contracts. Pete Alonso and the Mets are reportedly discussing a three-year arrangements with at least one opt-out. Both Anthony Santander and Jack Flaherty have recently … Read more
Alex Bregman remains unsigned with less than a month until pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training. Bregman won’t be returning to the Astros after rejecting a reported six-year, $156MM offer that led Houston to pivot to an Isaac Paredes/Christian Walker corner infield tandem. Early in the offseason, it seemed Bregman and his representation at the … Read more
Archyde Toronto Blue Jays’ Offseason Strategy: Quiet Moves and High Stakes The Toronto Blue Jays have taken a notably reserved approach during this year’s free agency period,leaving fans and analysts speculating about their next big move. While the team has been connected to several high-profile players, their most notable acquisition so far has been middle … Read more