Posted on November 7, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine Heading into the offseason, first base is one of the biggest question marks facing the Boston Red Sox. After getting a solid if unspectacular season from Mitch Moreland in 2017, the Red Sox are hoping that Hanley Ramirez...
What MLB Free Agents Received Qualifying Offers?
Posted on November 6, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine Monday's deadline for major league teams to issue qualifying offers to free agents has come and gone. In total, nine players received an offer of $17.4 million to stay with their team for one more year. Most players will...
Greg Holland Passes on $15 Million, Becomes Free Agent
Posted on November 6, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine Last winter, the market for closers in baseball was the most lucrative it had ever been. Greg Holland is betting on that being the case again this offseason. Holland has decided not to exercise his $15 million option to...
Los Angeles Dodgers Decline Option, Part Ways with Andre Ethier
Posted on November 5, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine Andre Ethier is the latest outfielder to hit the free agent market. The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Sunday night that they have declined Ethier's option for the 2018 season. The Dodgers will pay him a $2.5 million...
Johnny Cueto Passes on Opt-Out, Will Stay with Giants
Posted on November 5, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The San Francisco Giants are getting four more years of Johnny Cueto. The 31-year old starting pitcher had the right to opt-out of the six-year, $130 million deal he signed with the Giants prior to the 2016 season....
Early Betting Odds on 2018 World Series
Posted on November 4, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The World Series may have just ended, but it’s never too soon to start thinking about next year. Sportsbooks have already listed their betting favorites for the 2018 World Series. Of course, there will be plenty of...
Masahiro Tanaka Staying With New York Yankees
Posted on November 4, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine Less than 48 hours into the baseball offseason, the New York Yankees are breathing a sigh of relief. Starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka has decided not to opt out of contract and become a free agent. Instead, he will stay...
New York Mets Bring Back Asdrubal Cabrera for 2018
Posted on November 3, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The New York Mets have gotten their offseason underway by picking up the option on veteran infielder Asdrubal Cabrera. Rather than pay him a $2 million buyout, the Mets will welcome Cabrera back in 2018 for $8.5 million....
Cleveland Indians Pick Up Michael Brantley’s Option
Posted on November 3, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The Cleveland Indians have been quick to answer one of the most pressing questions facing them this offseason. On Friday, the club announced that they have picked up the $12 million option on Michael Brantley for the...
Justin Upton Signs Extension with Angels
Posted on November 2, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine When the Los Angeles Angels traded for Justin Upton late in August, they were taking a risk. Upton contract allowed him to opt-out after the season, so there was no guarantee he'd be back in 2018. However, the Angels...











