So how much does Shohei Ohtani really improve the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024?
Much like Susie Izzard (Drink!) says chiropractors “LIVE FOR THE NOISE!” I too live for the noise of the offseason. We can’t get much more than Shohei Ohtani and his reps donated to us, or at least their methods of sending the baseball press into orbit did. There should be much more to come, but the biggest move to be made is now on paper (though the Dodgers still haven’t said much), what will actually happen on the field? – Sam Fels Read More
Julio Urias could face charges after alleged assault
The California Highway Patrol has officially concluded its investigation into Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías, according to reports from TMZ. The District Attorney’s case will now mull whether to file criminal charges against Urias, who allegedly got physical with a woman following an Inter Miami-LAFC soccer game in September. Per ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Urías was arrested on Sept. 3 and released on a $50,000 bond. – Cale Clinton Read More
Report: Dodgers, Tyler Glasnow agree to 5-year, $135M extension
The Los Angeles Dodgers are signing right-hander Tyler Glasnow to a five-year, $135 million extension to complete a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays, ESPN reported Friday. – Field Level Media Read More
Yankees trade OF Billy McKinney to Pirates
The New York Yankees traded outfielder Billy McKinney to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for international signing money.
The amount of money was not included in Friday’s announcement from the Yankees.
McKinney, 29, re-signed with New York on a minor league deal last week. He batted .227 with six homers and 14 RBIs in 48 games with the Yankees in 2023. – Field Level Media Read More
Report: Royals nearing deal with OF Hunter Renfroe
The Kansas City Royals reportedly are finalizing a deal Friday with free agent outfielder Hunter Renfroe.
MLB Network said it is a two-year, $13 million contract plus incentives and includes a player opt-out after 2024.
Renfroe, 31, split the 2023 season with the Los Angeles Angels and Cincinnati Reds and hit .233 with 20 homers and 60 RBIs.
The eight-year veteran is a career .239 hitter with 177 homers and 454 RBIs in 841 games with six teams.
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Reports: Tigers, RHP Jack Flaherty agree to one-year, $14M deal
The Detroit Tigers agreed to a one-year, $14 million deal with right-hander Jack Flaherty, according to multiple reports Thursday.
According to ESPN, the deal can be worth up to $15 million if Flaherty reaches all of his start bonuses.
Flaherty, 28, made 20 starts with the St. Louis Cardinals last season before being dealt to the Baltimore Orioles, who moved him into the bullpen for the playoffs. He finished the regular season 8-9 with a 4.99 ERA in 29 games (27 starts), striking out 148 in 144 1/3 innings. – Field Level Media Read More
Reports: Dodgers land RHP Tyler Glasnow, OF Manuel Margot from Rays
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired right-handed starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow and outfielder Manuel Margot from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for right-hander Ryan Pepiot and outfielder Jonny Deluca, ESPN and The Athletic reported Thursday. – Field Level Media Read More
Rangers sign RHP Tyler Mahle through 2025
The Texas Rangers signed free-agent right-hander Tyler Mahle to a two-year contract Thursday.
Mahle, 29, is expected to miss the start of the 2024 season for the defending World Series champions as he rehabilitates from Tommy John surgery on May 22. He exited his final start of the season for the Minnesota Twins on April 27 due to the injury and was placed on the 15-day injured list on May 3 with a right arm posterior impingement and flexor pronator strain. – Field Level Media Read More
Clayton Kershaw still uncertain of Dodgers return
Longtime Dodgers great Clayton Kershaw said he’s feeling “really well” as he recovers from surgery on his left pitching shoulder and wants to return in 2024. The question remains whether that will be in Los Angeles. – Field Level Media Read More
Shohei Ohtani already sets one record with Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani already has set one record with the Los Angeles Dodgers, even before his new team introduces him as an official team member.
The Dodgers signed Ohtani to a record 10-year, $700 million deal on Saturday, and that sent fans scurrying to the internet and to the Dodgers’ team store to buy their own replica Ohtani jersey. Fanatics reported Wednesday that sales of the No. 17 Ohtani model set a record for number of jerseys sold in the first 48 hours. – Field Level Media Read More
