The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Tim Dierkes of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… The Giants sign Matt Chapman … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: The Giants Sign Chapman, Zack Wheeler’s Extension, And Snell And Montgomery Remain
Red Sox, Brayan Bello In “Advanced Talks” On Extension
The Red Sox and Brayan Bello are in “advanced talks” on a long-term extension, reports Alex Speier of The Boston Globe. The details aren’t known at the time but Speier says the deal will go beyond 2028, when Bello is currently slated for free agency. Rumors about an extension between the two sides have been swirling for quite some time. Back in January of last year, the young … [Read more...] about Red Sox, Brayan Bello In “Advanced Talks” On Extension
Lucas Giolito Diagnosed With Partial UCL Tear, Flexor Strain
Red Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito experienced discomfort in his right elbow after his most recent throwing session, manager Alex Cora announced Tuesday morning (X link via Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic). He’ll undergo additional testing, but ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that the initial diagnosis is a partial tear of the right ulnar collateral ligament and a flexor strain. A … [Read more...] about Lucas Giolito Diagnosed With Partial UCL Tear, Flexor Strain
Red Sox Evaluating Market For Position Player Depth
The Red Sox are still evaluating the market for depth on the position player side, writes Chris Cotillo of MassLive. That acquisition would ideally be an infielder who could compete with the likes of Pablo Reyes, Bobby Dalbec, Enmanuel Valdez and Romy González for a backup job. Boston had been linked to a few depth infielders who have come off the market in recent weeks. The … [Read more...] about Red Sox Evaluating Market For Position Player Depth
Which Is The Best Team In The AL East?
Just over a week ago, MLBTR’s Darragh McDonald discussed the National League Central, which is arguably MLB’s most tightly-contested division. While no other division compares to that projected dogfight, the American League East provides the Central with a worthy rival in that regard as the only other division that Baseball Prospectus’s PECOTA projects to not include a 90-loss … [Read more...] about Which Is The Best Team In The AL East?
Vaughn Grissom Likely To Miss Opening Day Due To Groin Strain
Vaughn Grissom will probably have to wait a bit longer to make his official Red Sox debut, as manager Alex Cora told reporters (including WEEI’s Rob Bradford) that the second baseman has been sidelined by a groin strain. The severity of the injury isn’t yet known, though it is serious enough that Cora was doubtful that Grissom would be ready for Boston’s season open on March … [Read more...] about Vaughn Grissom Likely To Miss Opening Day Due To Groin Strain
Red Sox Agree To Minor League Deal With C.J. Cron
1:00pm: Cron will make a base salary of $2MM if on the roster and could unlock another $500K via incentives, per Alex Speier of the Boston Globe. 10:05am: The Red Sox and first baseman C.J. Cron are in agreement on a minor league deal, per Chris Cotillo of MassLive (X links). The client of Moye Sports Associates will presumably receive an invite to major league camp. It was … [Read more...] about Red Sox Agree To Minor League Deal With C.J. Cron
Red Sox Sign Jason Alexander To Minor League Deal
The Red Sox have signed right-hander Jason Alexander to a minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. The righty is a client of Apex Baseball. Alexander, 31 on Friday, was able to make his major league debut with the Brewers in 2022. He tossed 71 2/3 innings over 11 starts and seven relief appearances. He posted a 5.40 earned run average in that time … [Read more...] about Red Sox Sign Jason Alexander To Minor League Deal
Red Sox, Montgomery Had Zoom Meeting Before Start Of Spring Training
The Red Sox have been tied to Jordan Montgomery for the bulk of the offseason. Reporting last week indicated the Sox remained interested in the left-hander but continued to wait for his asking price to drop. ESPN’s Buster Olney tweeted this morning that the Red Sox had “recently” conducted a Zoom meeting with Montgomery. Manager Alex Cora confirmed to the Boston beat the … [Read more...] about Red Sox, Montgomery Had Zoom Meeting Before Start Of Spring Training