MLB Free Agency
During the offseason, MLB players whose contracts have expired can become free agents. Players can sign with another team or re-sign with their previous team. We'll keep track of where free agents sign throughout the offseason and provide fantasy baseball and betting analysis.
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Joey Votto signs with Blue Jays, will try to make Opening Day roster in Toronto
The former NL MVP has only ever worn a Reds uniform, but the two sides moved on this offseason.
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With Matt Chapman on board, Giants must resolve their infield logjam
Signing Chapman makes San Francisco a better team in 2024 and beyond, but it also raises some pressing questions about the rest of the roster.
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Does Matt Chapman signing make the Giants a playoff team?
The third baseman has seen his offense decline a bit as he enters hie 30s, but he remains among the best defenders in the game.
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Grading every free-agent signing of the 2023-24 MLB offseason
All winter long, we’ll be breaking down the biggest free-agent signings around the Majors.
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MLB free agent tracker: Matt Chapman signs with Giants on three-year deal
All winter long, we’ll be keeping track of which stars are going where.
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MLB rumor roundup: Yankees still talking to top free-agent arm
Blake Snell to New York still doesn’t seem very likely, but as his free agency drags on, Brian Cashman hasn’t ruled it out.
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Did Scott Boras blink? What Cody Bellinger’s Cubs deal means for the rest of the market
Bellinger took a short-term deal to head back to Chicago, but will the rest of the top Scott Boras clients follow suit?
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Cubs re-signing OF Cody Bellinger to three-year, $80 million deal
The free-agent outfielder has signed a three-year contract with the Cubs. We break down what it means for his fantasy baseball outlook and Chicago’s betting futures.
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Tigers’ Gio Urshela is another step on the path toward AL Central dark horse status
The veteran infielder is exactly what Detroit needs as they look to make a surprise run in the AL Central.
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MLB rumor roundup: Updates on Red Sox, Yankees extension talks
Spring training has begun, but that doesn’t mean the Hot Stove is cooling off just yet. We’ve got all the latest rumors from around the Majors on Wednesday, including the Red Sox’ extension talks with Brayan Bello.
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Report: Hyun-Jin Ryu opts for return to Korea after mulling MLB offers
The veteran lefty is returning to the Hanwha Eagles in a deal that will make him the KBO’s highest-paid player.
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Report: Yankees have offer on the table for Blake Snell
A decision could be looming for the reigning NL Cy Young winner with spring training already underway.
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Brewers keep their offseason balancing act going by re-signing Brandon Woodruff
The righty underwent shoulder surgery in October and was non-tendered in December.
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Red Sox sign reliever Liam Hendriks to two-year, $10 million deal
The three-time All-Star won’t pitch much — if at all — in 2024 after undergoing Tommy John surgery last summer.
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Brian Cashman expects Juan Soto to test free agency: ‘Odds are this is a one-year situation’
The Yankees’ GM doesn’t think the crown jewel of his 2023 offseason is likely to sign an extension this spring.
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Report: Giants signing OF/DH Jorge Soler to three-year, $42 million deal
Fresh off a 36-homer season, the slugger and former World Series MVP has found a long-term deal with a Giants team in desperate need of some offensive oomph.
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Everything you need to know to get caught up on the MLB offseason so far
Now that football is on a six-month hiatus, it’s time to get you up to speed.
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MLB rumor roundup: Astros talking Bregman extension, Red Sox sign bullpen help
We’ve got all the latest Hot Stove rumors from around the Majors on Friday, including the Astros turning their attention to their other veteran infielder, the Red Sox signing a reliever and a contract extension for a World Series hero.
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Report: Clayton Kershaw set to re-sign with Dodgers
After months of speculation, the lefty — set to miss a significant portion of the 2024 season as he rehabs from shoulder surgery — will indeed be back for a 17th season in L.A.
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MLB rumor roundup: Giants in on Soler, Dodgers ‘stay in touch’ with Kershaw
We’ve got all the latest Hot Stove rumors from around the Majors on Friday, including the Giants’ interest in Jorge Soler and what the future holds for Clayton Kershaw.
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MLB rumor roundup: Jays taking calls on Manoah, where Twins go after Polanco deal
We’ve got all the latest Hot Stove rumors from around the Majors on Thursday, including the latest on the Mets, Twins and Blue Jays.
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Report: Padres signing lefty reliever Wandy Peralta to four-year deal
The contract reportedly includes three opt-outs, signaling just how desperate the now Josh Hader-less Padres were for bullpen help.
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Report: Hector Neris signs one-year, $9 million deal with Cubs
The best reliever left on the market is headed to the North Side as the Cubs have finally kicked their winter into gear.
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Diamondbacks continue sneaky solid offseason with Joc Pederson signing
Months removed from their surprise run to an NL pennant, Arizona keeps on filling holes with smart deals.
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MLB rumor roundup: Mets in on former Yankees starter, Angels in pursuit of Votto
We’ve got all the latest Hot Stove rumors from around the Majors on Thursday, including the Mets and others interested in a former Yankees starter and why it seems a Reds reunion with Joey Votto is unlikely.
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Rhys Hoskins deserves to go down as a Phillies legend
The first baseman is moving on to Milwaukee, but Phillies fans should remember him as a seminal player.
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Rhys Hoskins signing shows the Brewers are all in on 2024 — and rightfully so
Long assumed to be sellers this offseason, Milwaukee instead snagged a perfect free-agent fit as they eye another NL Central title.
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What the Dodgers’ rotation looks like after landing James Paxton
With the veteran lefty now headed to Los Angeles, we go over the Dodgers’ projected rotation as things stand entering 2024.
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Does James Paxton signing signal the end of Clayton Kershaw’s career as a Dodger?
With Paxton on board, it’s unclear how — or if — the future Hall of Famer fits into Los Angeles’ plans this season.
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Why James Paxton is the perfect final piece to the Dodgers’ rotation puzzle
Los Angeles’ offseason spending spree continues with yet another addition to their starting rotation.
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Report: Pirates signing RP Aroldis Chapman to one-year, $10.5 million deal
The veteran lefty had a rocky end to the 2023 season, but he still offers plenty of upside — and potential deadline value — for Pittsburgh.
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Angels signing reliever Robert Stephenson to three-year, $33 million deal
The righty took off as a setup man for the Rays in 2023 and now cashes in with a three-year deal.