Author: Christian De Block

Mets Sign Center Fielder Harrison Bader

David Stearns and the New York Mets made it clear that the organization wanted to add another outfielder to their pool of players this offseason. The team had been linked to Michael A. Taylor for a large period of time, but the Mets have opted to go in a different direction. Andy Martino of SNY has reported that former New York Yankee Harrison Bader has agreed to a one-year, $10.5 million deal...

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Report: Red Sox Showing Most Interest in Teoscar Hernández

The Major League Baseball off-season has been a bit slower than in years past, but one of the best outfielders available may be nearing a decision about his future. Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reported on Wednesday afternoon that the Boston Red Sox have been the most aggressive team in the pursuit of former Toronto Blue Jay Teoscar Hernández. Cotillo mentioned that the Los Angeles Angels have...

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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...

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Free Agent Profile: Gio Urshela, IF

GIO URSHELA, IF Position: IF B/T: R/R Age: 32 (10/11/1991) 2023 Traditional Stats: 62 G, 228 PA, .299/.329/.374/.703, 2 HR, 24 RBI, 8 2B, 10 BB, 3 SB 2023 Advanced Stats: 92 wRC+, 15.8% SO%, 4.4% BB%, .346 BABIP, .288 xwOBA, 0.4 fWAR, 0.8 bWAR RUNDOWN Gio Urshela was the Opening Day shortstop for the Los Angeles Angels, playing on the left side of the infield with Anthony Rendon to begin the...

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Report: Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Remains In Arizona On Three-Year Deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks made an improbable run to the World Series last season, and it seems as if they will be getting one of their most important pieces back. Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic has reported that free-agent outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is re-signing in Arizona. Later on, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported that it is a three-deal deal for $42 million, with a club option for a fourth...

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