5+ hour, 10+ min ago (291+ words) When healthy, there might be an argument to be made that the New York Yankees' rotation can be very good." With Max Fried, Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon, and Cam Schlittler, the Yankees have three of the better pitchers in the American League." However, with Rodon's injuries, Cole not throwing the baseball in over a year, and other factors, it might not be the worst idea for New York to go out and add to its rotation." When examining what that might mean for opening day, Joel Reuter of Bleacher Report recently predicted that New York would add to its rotation by signing Chris Bassitt, who not only pitched for the New York Mets but was also a member of the Toronto Blue Jays team that just lost in the World Series." "With Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rod'n and Clarke Schmidt all…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (352+ words) The New York Mets are looking to make significant moves this offseason, and the first of many came on Sunday when they traded veteran Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers in exchange for second baseman Marcus Semien. It was a shocking move, to say the least. "The New York Mets and Texas Rangers have agreed to a trade that would send second baseman Marcus Semien to the Mets and outfielder Brandon Nimmo to the Rangers, sources told ESPN on Sunday. Nimmo, 32, agreed to waive his no-trade clause, sources said, allowing the deal to be consummated, pending MLB approval," ESPN's Jeff Passan wrote. This deal now opens the door for another potential move'one involving New York Yankees rival Cody Bellinger. "Cody Bellinger now emerges as an unbelievable fit for the New York Mets. He can play LF, CF, or 1B. If the…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (301+ words) The New York Yankees are aiming for an offseason that sets them up well for the future. After reaching the World Series in 2024, they fell short in the 2025 ALDS to the Toronto Blue Jays. Now, they're facing another setback: shortstop Anthony Volpe will be out to start the 2026 season. With Volpe sidelined, the Yankees could look to bring in a replacement " one who might even become permanent. Bleacher Report's Zachary D. Rhymer believes the Yankees could trade for Rangers shortstop Corey Seager. "To this end, it would make the most sense if the Rangers swapped Seager for a controllable arm who could further establish them as a pitching powerhouse in 2026, plus a well-regarded prospect who could one day take his spot as a lineup centerpiece," Rhymer wrote. Seager became an even more realistic possibility on Sunday when the Rangers traded Marcus…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago (331+ words) The Blue Jays are being aggressive this offseason, former MLB GM Jim Bowden says. The Toronto Blue Jays are moving aggressively. Fresh off an American League title and a seven-game World Series loss to the Dodgers, Toronto is making a hard push for Kyle Tucker while trying to keep the door open for a Bo Bichette return. On Sunday's Front Office show, former MLB GM Jim Bowden put it simply: "They're in on Tucker " boy, they are in." He added that both Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins are directly involved, the kind of top-level engagement that usually signals a real shot at closing. Tucker is obviously the top-hitting free agent available." Across 2025 with the Cubs, the 28-year-old hit .266 with 22 home runs, 73 RBIs and 25 steals, posting an .841 OPS and a 4.6 WAR season, the latest entry in a career that now sits…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago (203+ words) Aaron Judge is on many lists of the greatest baseball players ever." But there's one such list the New York Yankees' 6-foot-7 slugger would gladly leave as soon as possible. It's the one of guys who have never won a World Series player despite being a legend. Mike Lupica broke this down for MLB.com: Baseball is a tricky game when it comes to this stuff. One player truly can't lead a team to a championship by himself. That showed itself quite a bit in the recent past with Trout and the Angels. The greatest player of his generation had a stretch of more than a decade in which he didn't play in the postseason. Williams played in a very different era, where the Yankees pretty much just kept winning the American League pennant and there was no other path…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago (324+ words) The New York Mets were expected to be active on the trade market this winter, and they got that going before Thanksgiving. On Sunday, as NFL action captured most of the sports world's attention, the Mets swung a deal with the Texas Rangers, the rare veteran-for-veteran trade. ESPN's Jeff Passan reported these details on Sunday evening: There are a number of elements here that make this a surprising trade. The first is that Nimmo has been with the Mets his entire MLB career. He was a first-round pick, 13th overall, in the 2011 MLB Draft by the Mets out of East High School in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The kid from Wyoming has been in the Mets' organization ever since. He made his MLB debut in 2016, and he has played in 1,066 games for the Mets. That includes a .262 average, .364 on-base percentage, 188 doubles, 135 home runs…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago (358+ words) The Boston Red Sox knew they struck diamonds when Roman Anthony made it to the big leagues. While he got off to a slow start, he became the heart of the offense, which led to their downfall in the playoffs." Now, Red Sox legend Fred Lynn, the first wearer of No. 19, spoke on Anthony's future in the MLB and how he is as a hitter. And to Lynn, Anthony will be a fearsome hitter." MORE:"Red Sox manager Alex Cora reflects on decision to trade Rafael Devers: "We needed to make that move for the benefit of everybody" "He has a really good idea of the strike zone. He doesn't swing at bad balls, and he hits the ball the other way already. That's key at Fenway Park for a lefty. That means he can't be pitched in one certain…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago (358+ words) The Boston Red Sox knew they struck diamonds when Roman Anthony made it to the big leagues. While he got off to a slow start, he became the heart of the offense, which led to their downfall in the playoffs." Now, Red Sox legend Fred Lynn, the first wearer of No. 19, spoke on Anthony's future in the MLB and how he is as a hitter. And to Lynn, Anthony will be a fearsome hitter." MORE:"Red Sox manager Alex Cora reflects on decision to trade Rafael Devers: "We needed to make that move for the benefit of everybody" "He has a really good idea of the strike zone. He doesn't swing at bad balls, and he hits the ball the other way already. That's key at Fenway Park for a lefty. That means he can't be pitched in one certain…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago (359+ words) The Los Angeles Dodgers are now on the path for one of the hardest accomplishments in sports: going for the three-peat. If they want to seal the deal, they need to make sure their team is in top order; right now, that means finding a real closer. Deep down, Roki Sasaki is a starter, which is why he can't continue in the role. MLB Network's Harold Reynolds linked the Dodgers to a free agent All-Star closer whom they've pursued before: Devin Williams." MORE:"Red Sox predicted to make blockbuster trade for $400 million two-time Cy Young to create renowned 1-2 punch with Garrett Crochet This could likely happen, as the Dodgers have been outright in their interest in Williams. "Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes affirmed Tuesday that the Dodgers could sign a reliever as they ramp up for a potential three-peat. Candidates…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago (192+ words) The Seattle Mariners quickly took care of their first business of the offseason when they signed Josh Naylor to a five-year contract. That allowed them to immediately move on to the next task, which appears to be getting Jorge Polanco back. The versatile, switch-hitting infielder is a free agent, too. MLB.com's Daniel Kramer wrote this weekend that Polanco could be seeking a deal in the two-year, $24 million territory. The Mariners have been in contact with him. "Polo is a great guy, and we have been in touch with him and his people," Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto told reporters. It could take a little while, though. Polanco hit 26 home runs during the regular season for the Mariners. He also had one stretch in the late summer where it seemed like he couldn't stop hitting doubles. If he…...