For the second straight season, the Yankees have the best outfield in baseball. Having the best hitter on the planet is an excellent starting point. This level of dominance can't all come from Aaron Judge, though. Last season, Juan Soto paired with Judge as an all-time 1-2 offensive punch. It seemed almost impossible for the outfield to match last year's .266/.377/.516 line … [Read more...] about The Yankees’ Outfielders Raising Their Free Agent Stocks
MLBTR Podcast: Bregman Injured, Marcelo Mayer Called Up, And Pirates Talk
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 MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… The Red Sox calling up … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Bregman Injured, Marcelo Mayer Called Up, And Pirates Talk
MLB Mailbag: Neto, Nationals, Trade Targets, Free Agents
This week's mailbag gets into a potential extension for Zach Neto, who could offer a Juan Soto-like package for Paul Skenes, Ken Rosenthal's recent article on the Nationals, potentially available outfielders and relievers, upcoming free agents who have helped and hurt their stock, and much more. RJ asks: What would an extension look like for Zach Neto? Neto, 24, was the first … [Read more...] about MLB Mailbag: Neto, Nationals, Trade Targets, Free Agents
Cubs Remain Open To In-Season Extension Talks With Pete Crow-Armstrong
The Cubs made an effort to lock up center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong during Spring Training. At the time, an MLB.com report indicated that Chicago made an offer that could have maxed out around $75MM had all the option years been exercised — though the actual guarantee would have checked in lower than that. Last week, Jon Heyman of The New York Post reported that the Cubs … [Read more...] about Cubs Remain Open To In-Season Extension Talks With Pete Crow-Armstrong
Angels Sign Chris Taylor, Option Kyren Paris
4:19PM: The Angels officially announced Taylor’s signing, and Paris’ demotion to Triple-A. 4:00PM: The Angels are going to sign utility player Chris Taylor, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The Halos haven’t officially announced anything but Rosenthal says Taylor will be playing center field tonight when the club squares off against the Yankees, so it seems he’s jumping … [Read more...] about Angels Sign Chris Taylor, Option Kyren Paris