2016 MLB Draft Compensation Pick Preview
With the Hot Stove reaching its highest temperatures of the offseason after the signings of Zack Greinke and John Lackey by the Arizona Diamondbacks and Chicago Cubs respectively, it’s time to take an...
View ArticleArizona Diamondbacks Make Another Splash, Acquire Shelby Miller From Atlanta
The Arizona Diamondbacks continued to address a problem area from last season, acquiring right-hander Shelby Miller for outfielder Ender Inciarte, righty prospect Aaron Blair and 2015’s #1 overall pick...
View ArticleChicago White Sox Acquire Brett Lawrie For Two Pitching Prospects
The deal that has been rumored for nearly 24 hours has finally come to fruition as the Oakland Athletics are reportedly shipping 3B/2B Brett Lawrie to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for RHP Jeffrey...
View ArticlePhiladelphia Phillies Rumors: Ken Giles Headed to Houston
The Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to send 25-year-old closer Ken Giles to the Houston Astros in return for four players. The Phillies entered this offseason looking to add pitching–and pitching and...
View ArticleSan Diego Padres Take a Chance With Rule 5 Selections
The San Diego Padres went for it all in 2015 and failed to even make the playoffs. This offseason GM A.J. Preller is taking a more calculated approach in building a team for the long-term, which...
View ArticleOakland Athletics Could See A Glimpse of Their Future in 2016
The Oakland Athletics were the worst team in the American League in 2015 at 68-94, and while the front office has been addressing areas of need this offseason (namely their bullpen), they haven’t made...
View ArticleSan Francisco Giants: What Happens With Chris Heston Now?
The San Francisco Giants signed Johnny Cueto on Monday afternoon, giving them a very formidable front three in their rotation with Madison Bumgarner and Jeff Samardzija paired with their new...
View ArticleMinnesota Twins Relying on Their Prospects in 2016
The Minnesota Twins finished just three games out of the second wild card spot in 2015, but instead of going after big-name free agents or making a trade to acquire another piece, they have stayed the...
View ArticleLos Angeles Dodgers Rotation Options
The Los Angeles Dodgers have not been having good luck when it comes to acquiring pitching this offseason. After their deal to acquire Aroldis Chapman fell through last week, their free agent deal to...
View ArticleOakland Athletics Have a Wealth of Shortstops in the Minors
This may come as a surprise, given the team’s trades in the last year and a half, but the Oakland Athletics have a number of highly rated shortstop prospects on the farm. Yes, the A’s. After trading...
View Article
