Tag: Buster Olney

Report: Yankees, Padres Exchanging Names in Soto Talks

Updated Post – Nov. 29 at 11:45 AM Andy Martino of SNY reports that the New York Yankees and San Diego Padres continue their talks about star outfielder Juan Soto, and they’ve gotten to the point where they’ve started exchanging names. Martino notes that the Padres asking price is understandably high and that San Diego wants top prospects/rookies and young major league...

Report: Rangers Could Explore Deal For James McCann

Just a day after signing ace starter Jacob deGrom to a blockbuster contract, the Texas Rangers could look to reunite their new acquisition with a familiar face in New York Mets catcher James McCann, per Buster Olney of ESPN. According to Olney, the Rangers are going to continue to be aggressive this offseason as they look to build around their sparkly new toy in deGrom, and McCann may be a...

MLB Announces Coors Field Will Host 2021 All-Star Game

The All-Star Game is officially coming to Coors Field. MLB sent shockwaves through the sports world last Friday when they decided to move the 2021 All-Star Game from Truist Park in Atlanta in response to Georgia’s new and controversial voting laws that have civil rights groups concerned about its potential to restrict voting accessibility to minority voters. In a statement, Commissioner...

Morning Briefing: MLB Expected To Send Proposal To MLBPA

Good Morning, Mets fans! Latest Mets News Per a Baseball America tracker, the Mets have not yet signed an undrafted free agent. Teams could start signing UDFAs yesterday at 9 a.m; the majority of teams have already begun to do so. Dominic Smith posted about the racial injustices surrounding our country. Pete Crow-Armstrong weighed in on Smith’s post, commenting...

Realmuto Likely Gets Traded This Week

Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports that the Marlins want an impact player for star catcher J.T. Realmuto, and heard that CEO Derek Jeter is behind the team pushing for major league ready player instead of all prospects. Spencer says that a deal will in fact get done, and likely this week. The Yankees are reportedly willing to trade Miguel Andujar according to Ken Rosenthal of The...

Morning Briefing: Free Agent Market Starting To Take Shape

Good morning, folks! Latest Mets News The Mets do not appear to be in the Manny Machado market per Jon Heyman. Heyman also mentions that the Mets are interested in Wilson Ramos and Martin Maldonado. J.P. Riccardi is leaving the Mets organization for the Athletics. Amed Rosario homered in the Japanese All-Star Series. Keith Hernandez was inducted into the Rawlings Gold Glove Hall of Fame. The...

Olney: Mets Will Keep DeGrom, Syndergaard and Likely Wheeler Through Deadline

According to Buster Olney of ESPN, the Mets plan to keep starters Noah Syndergaard, Jacob deGrom, and likely Zack Wheeler through Tuesday’s Non-Waiver Trading Deadline. He adds that “They intend to contend next year. and will need to round out their rotation, and looks like Wheeler will be part of it.” Olney did not mention the availability of Steven Matz, how ever, who has...

Mets Still In On Addison Reed

The New York Mets are still in on free agent reliever Addison Reed according to Marc Carig of Newsday. Earlier Tuesday night it was falsely reported by Buster Olney that the Philadelphia Phillies were close to a deal for the former Met. The 28-year-old is expected to command a three-to-four year deal on the open market and is coming off a season in which he pitched to the tune of a 2.84 ERA in...

Rockies Sign Reliever Bryan Shaw For Three Years

The Colorado Rockies have signed reliever Bryan Shaw according to multiple sources. Buster Olney of ESPN reports that the deal is for three years and worth about $9 million annually. In 2017, Shaw led the MLB in appearances. For the past five seasons, he’s been one of the most durable relievers, leading the majors in pitches thrown and tying the MLB lead in innings pitched. As one of the most...

Mike Minor Agrees To Deal With Rangers

The Texas Rangers have agreed to sign Mike Minor according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The deal is for multiple years and is pending a physical. Jon Morosi of MLB Network notes that the Rangers plan on using Minor as a starter. He’ll be called upon to help improve a rotation which finished 17th in MLB last season with a 4.66 ERA. Original Report – Nov. 29 The Mets have...

MLB News: Justin Upton Signs Five-Year Deal With Angels

The Los Angeles Angels announced they’ve signed outfielder Justin Upton to a new five-year deal that keeps him with the Halos through 2022. Upton, 30, had an opt-out clause that he could’ve used to become a free agent this offseason to walk way from four years, $88 million. Upton’s new deal is worth $106 million with payouts of  $16M in 2018, $18M in 2019, $21M in 2020, $23M in...

Dodgers Considering Possible Deal For Addison Reed

With the Dodgers poised to make a deep playoff run, the team is looking to shore up their bullpen and create a bridge to Kenley Jansen. According to Buster Olney of ESPN on Twitter, the Dodgers are exploring a potential deal for Mets reliever Addison Reed. Reed, 28, has widely been considered the most probable Met to be dealt at this year’s trade deadline and rightfully so. The...

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