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Morning Briefing: MLB Investigating Ohtani Amid Gambling Scandal

Good morning, Mets fans! On Friday, Major League Baseball announced that they would be investigating the allegations surrounding Shohei Ohtani and his recently fired interpreter Ippei Mizuhara. Mizuhara was alleged to have defrauded Ohtani out of millions of dollars to cover illegal gambling debts, though stories released to the public didn’t seem to add up. Mizuhara was fired by the...

Morning Briefing: Phil Maton, Dinelson Lamet Find New Homes

Good morning, Mets fans! Per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, right-handed pitcher Phil Maton is finalizing a deal with the Tampa Bay Rays. Maton had a 3.00 ERA in 2023. He pitched in 68 games for Houston throughout the 2023 season. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, Dinelson Lamet is headed to the Dodgers on a minor league deal and was given an invite to spring training. The right-hander was once...

Report: Yoshinobu Yamamoto to Sign with Dodgers for $325 Million

The wait is finally over. After weeks of discussions with teams all throughout Major League Baseball, Yoshinobu Yamamoto will reportedly sign a deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to a report from YES Network’s Jack Curry. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that the contract will be for 12 years and $325 million. According to a report from SNY’s Andy Martino, the Mets offered...

Report: Giants Out of Yoshinobu Yamamoto Sweepstakes

Updated Post: 12/21/23 at 7:52 PM Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports reports that the Giants have been told they’re out of the bidding for Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Pavlovic said the Giants pushed hard, but the expectation is that the star right-hander will sign in LA or New York. Updated Post: 12/21/23 at 3:49 PM Andy Martino of SNY reports the Mets have made a “very...

Morning Briefing: Tyler Mahle, Jack Flaherty Sign Contracts

Good morning, Mets fans! The Texas Rangers announced the signing of pitcher Tyler Mahle to a two-year contract. He is set to receive a $22 million guarantee, with the potential to earn an additional $5 million in bonuses based on his innings total in 2025. Mahle is expected to sit out the beginning of the 2024 season as he concludes his rehabilitation from last year’s Tommy John surgery....

Rays Agree to Trade Tyler Glasnow to Dodgers

Updated Post – Dec. 14 at 7:58 PM Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that the Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to send right-handed starter Tyler Glasnow and outfielder Manuel Margot to the Los Angeles Dodgers for right-handed pitcher Ryan Pepiot and outfielder Jonny Deluca. Passan reports the deal is contingent on Glasnow –a free agent following the 2024– signing an extension with the...

Morning Briefing: Shohei Ohtani to Defer $68 Million of His Salary Annually

Good morning, Mets fans! Shohei Ohtani will defer $68 million of his contract each season, meaning he will make just $2 million annually over his 10-year contract. Ohtani will be paid without interest each year between 2034-2043. Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reported Monday that the deferrals were Ohtani’s idea to allow the Dodgers to maintain some payroll flexibility. Latest Mets News...

Report: $680 Million of Ohtani’s Contract Deferred

Updated Post: Dec. 11 at 6:11 pm ET More details have emerged regarding the structure of Shohei Ohtani’s unprecedented ten-year, $700 million contract. According to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, Ohtani will defer $68 million a year, for a total of $680 million in deferred money. Ohtani will then earn $2 million a year. However, for CBT purposes, Ohtani’s average annual value is...

Morning Briefing: Yankees to Meet with Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Los Angeles

Good morning, Mets fans! Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported Sunday that the Yankees’ brass is flying to Los Angeles today to meet with Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Heyman also noted that every big-market club is interested in the star Japanese righty and his contract could eclipse $300 million. The Mets and Dodgers are among the contenders for Yamamoto’s services. Latest Mets News Ronny...

Morning Briefing: Yoshinobu Yamamoto Wins Third Straight MVP Award

Good morning, Mets fans! Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto was named the MVP of the Pacific League for the third straight year. He becomes the first to win an NPB MVP award for three straight years since Ichiro from 1994-1996 and just the third player overall to do it. The 25-year-old Yamamoto is currently a free agent and is expected to talk to teams via Zoom soon. Latest Mets News Jay...

Morning Briefing: Several Teams Still in the Mix for Ohtani

Good morning, Mets fans! Several MLB teams, including the Dodgers, Giants, and Cubs, are reportedly pursuing the two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Padres, Rangers, Red Sox, Yankees, and others are also in the mix, while the Angels hope to retain Ohtani. The Cubs are considered a potential threat, but there are suggestions that Ohtani favors...

MLB Rumors: Brewers Discussing Brandon Woodruff With Multiple Teams

Updated Post – Nov. 17 at 10:53 AM Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports that the Milwaukee Brewers are discussing starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff with multiple teams. Morosi notes that the right-hander will miss at least the first half of the 2024 season following surgery to repair the anterior capsule in his right shoulder last month. Woodruff will be a free agent after the 2024 season....

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