Category: MLB Betting
How much money could be spent in Vegas on free agents?
In trying to figure out what kind of megadeals could be struck at the winter meetings, we look back at the history of big-money free-agent contracts. Click here to read the full article…
Why Realmuto, Mets would be an ideal match
The buzz that the Mets could trade for Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto has picked up steam over the last couple of days. But even if they can, should they? Click here to read the full article…
What happens in Vegas: A guide to baseball’s winter meetings
Who’s ready to bet big on Bryce Harper or Manny Machado? Which teams are looking to wheel and deal? We tell you what might go down in the desert. Click here to read the full article…
Sources: Bauer, Kluber on the block in Cleveland
A combination of alleged payroll concerns and a desire to use a deep rotation to upgrade other positions is fueling the discussions, according to sources. Click here to read the full article…
Still shopping for a starter? These 9 have value
That arguably the top two free agents disappeared from the market in a stretch of about 72 hours is a reminder that there are more teams seeking rotation help than there is rotation help available. Let’s look at nine options. Click here to read the full article…
One way that Machado may still be improving
Manny Machado had his best hitting season in 2018, fueled in part by yet another increase in his hard-hit rate, making him one of the very few players to do that each year of Statcast tracking. Click here to read the full article…
MLB’s next big thing: Will anyone get into the Hall of Fame this weekend?
With Joe Carter under consideration after Mark McGwire’s deletion, who should go to Cooperstown from the Today’s Game ballot? We rank the candidates. Click here to read the full article…
Report: Twins sign second baseman Jonathan Schoop
The Twins appear to have replaced second baseman Brian Dozier. According to reports by The Athletic and ESPN, the Twins and former Brewers second baseman Jonathan Schoop have agreed to one-year contract worth $7.5 million plus incentives. Schoop, 27, was an all-star in 2017, when he hit .293 with 32 Click here to read the…
Surgery to delay season start for Cubs’ Morrow
The Chicago Cubs are likely to be without closer Brandon Morrow for the early portion of 2019 after he had elbow surgery. Click here to read the full article…
Carrasco, Tribe agree to extension through ’22
So much of the offseason conversation surrounding the Indians has revolved around the possibility of them trading a starting pitcher. But on Thursday, the club locked in one of its best arms for the long haul. Carlos Carrasco’s extension was extended. The deal the right-hander signed in 2015 that was scheduled to run through 2020…
Source: Eovaldi, Red Sox agree to 4-year deal
Nathan Eovaldi is returning to the World Series champions. The Red Sox have agreed to a four-year, $67.5 million deal with the free-agent right-hander, who was so critical to Boston’s 2018 title run, a source told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand on Thursday. Click here to read the full article…
Buster’s Buzz: Biggest contender holes after run of major trades
Some front offices have more work to do after deals while others are still plotting their first offseason strike. Here are eight areas that must be addressed by teams with playoff hopes. Click here to read the full article…