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Giants Still 'Big-Game Hunting' In Free Agency

Dec 28, 2023 9:31 AM

The San Francisco Giants are still "big-game hunting" on the free agent market as they look to add star power to their roster, according to a report.

The Giants targeted and missed out on Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

According to the report, San Francisco is in on Blake Snell, Matt Chapman and Cody Bellinger.

Jon Heyman/MLB Network

Tags: San Francisco Giants, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Giants Seeking Help At Shortstop

Dec 21, 2023 8:14 AM

The San Francisco Giants are exploring the trade market for a shortstop, according to a report.

Brandon Crawford, 37, is coming off a down season that was plagued by injury.

The Giants have top prospect Marco Luciano, who made his Major League debut in 2023. Luciano has played in just 56 games at the Double-A level and 13 in Triple-A.

Elvis Andrus, Tim Anderson and Amed Rosario are the top shortstops on the free agent market.

Willy Adames and Ha-Seong Kim could be available in trades.

San Francisco Chronicle

Tags: San Francisco Giants, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Dylan Cease Still Expected To Be Traded This Offseason

Dec 20, 2023 8:29 AM

Dylan Cease is all but guaranteed to be traded by the Chicago White Sox this offseason, according to Ken Rosenthal.

Rosenthal reports that "at some point" Cease will be dealt.

With Tyler Glasnow traded and Yoshinobu Yamamoto nearing a decision in free agency, Cease is expected to be the next top pitching target.

Ken Rosenthal/The Athletic

Tags: Chicago White Sox, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Astros' Framber Valdez Drawing Trade Interest

Dec 19, 2023 8:04 AM

Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez is drawing plenty of interest on the trade market, according to a report.

"More than five teams" have checked in with the Astros about Valdez's availability via trade.

According to a report, Houston may be looking to duck under the luxury tax for the 2024 season.

 

Bob Nightengale/USA Today

Tags: Houston Astros, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Report: Braves, Orioles 'Favorites' To Acquire Dylan Cease

Dec 18, 2023 10:21 AM

The Atlanta Braves and Baltimore Orioles are the "current favorites" to acquire Dylan Cease in a trade with the Chicago White Sox, according to a report.

Cease, 27, has been mentioned in trade rumors all offseason.

The right-hander is arbitration-eligible for two more seasons.

Bob Nightengale/USA Today

Tags: Baltimore Orioles, Atlanta Braves, Chicago White Sox, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Twins 'Listening To Trade Offers' For Max Kepler, Jorge Polanco

Dec 18, 2023 10:18 AM

The Minnesota Twins are listening to trade offers for both Max Kepler and Jorge Polanco, according to a report.

The trade market for Kepler and Polanco should clarify once free agents such as Rhys Hoskins, Justin Turner and J.D. Martinez sign.

Minnesota is looking for rotation help in return.

Jon Morosi/MLB

Tags: Minnesota Twins, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Blue Jays Showing Trade Interest In Jonathan India

Dec 18, 2023 10:04 AM

The Toronto Blue Jays are the latest club to show interest in trading for Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India, according to a report.

Toronto has been mentioned as a potential fit for India given the team's need for help at second base.

Since winning Rookie of the Year in 2021, India has hit .246/.333/.394 with 27 homers over 960 plate appearances.

Bob Elliott/Canadian Baseball Network

Tags: Toronto Blue Jays, Cincinnati Reds, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Rays Agree To Trade Tyler Glasnow To Dodgers

Dec 15, 2023 1:36 AM

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays are in agreement on a trade to send frontline starter Tyler Glasnow to the Dodgers, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN on Thursday. The deal is contingent on Glasnow signing a contract extension with Los Angeles, which the parties are hopeful will happen by Friday, according to sources.

The window for the extension opened Thursday morning, sources said, and if completed, the Dodgers will acquire Glasnow and outfielder Manuel Margot and send right-handed starter Ryan Pepiot and outfield prospect Jonny Deluca to the Rays.

ESPN.com

Tags: Tampa Bay Rays, Los Angeles Dodgers, Official Trade, Trade Rumor

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Dodgers, Rays Discussing Tyler Glasnow Trade

Dec 14, 2023 8:40 AM

The Los Angeles Dodgers are discussing a potential Tyler Glasnow trade with the Tampa Bay Rays, according to a report.

The two sides are working on a deal that would send Glasnow and outfielder Manuel Margot to Los Angeles for young starter Ryan Pepiot and outfielder Jonny Deluca. 

Nothing has been finalized, per the report.

Adam Berry/MLB

Tags: Tampa Bay Rays, Los Angeles Dodgers, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Royals Interested In Lucas Giolito, Marcus Stroman

Dec 12, 2023 10:05 AM

The Kansas City Royals have free-agent pitchers Lucas Giolito and Marcus Stroman on their radar, according to a report.

The Royals currently have only Cole Ragans, Brady Singer and Jordan Lyles as locks in the rotation.

Kansas City lost 106 games in 2023 and are unlikely to compete in 2024.

New York Post

Tags: Kansas City Royals, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Dodgers, Yankees Swap Prospects In Three-Player Trade

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Marlins Acquire Christian Bethancourt From Guardians

Associated Press

Yankees Finalizing Deal To Acquire Juan Soto

FanGraphs

Padres' Mike Shildt To Visit With Juan Soto On Dec. 17

ESPN

GM Dana Brown: Astros Not Trading Alex Bregman

ESPN.com

Angels GM: 'Mike Trout's Not Getting Traded'

ESPN.com

White Sox Have 'No Urgency' To Trade Dylan Cease

Scott Merkin/MLB

Tyler Glasnow Has As Many As Five 'Serious Suitors'

Jon Heyman/MLB Network

MLB Holds Off On Rules After Angels' Salary Dump

Buster Olney/ESPN

Talks Between Yankees, Padres On Juan Soto Have Stalled

Jon Heyman/MLB Network

More Than 12 Teams Have Inquired With White Sox About Dylan Cease

Ken Rosenthal/The Athletic

Yankees Pushing Hard For Juan Soto, Yoshinobu Yamamoto

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