Minneapolis, MN

MLB Trade Rumors

The Twins announced their Opening Day roster this evening. Among the group was infielder Willi Castro, indicating Minnesota has selected his contract. Minnesota had a vacancy on the 40-man roster after losing Dennis Santana on waivers a couple weeks ago, so no additional move was necessary. Castro, 26 next month,...

Twins Select Willi Castro

Seattle, WA

The Mariners swung some interesting trades to bolster their lineup, but took a very modest dip into the free-agent market. Will it be enough to push this roster from playoff team to World Series contender?. Major league signings. 2023 spending: $8.92M. Total spending: $8.92M. Option decisions. None. Trades and claims.

Seattle Mariners offseason in review

Washington, DC

The Nationals are signing utility man Chad Pinder to a minor league deal, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. Pinder, who turns 31 on Wednesday, had been in camp with the Reds on a minor league deal until recently. However, as an Article XX(B) free agent, he had the ability to opt-out of that deal this past weekend and return to free agency. But the Reds released him on Friday, allowing him to get an early start on that return to the open market, which has already resulted in a new deal.

Nationals To Sign Chad Pinder To Minor League Deal

Pittsburgh, PA

The Pirates and star outfielder Bryan Reynolds remain engaged in discussion talks, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post and Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Both Heyman and Mackey suggest that Thursday appears to be the deadline for an agreement, with Mackey indicating the 4:10 p.m. EST...

Pirates, Bryan Reynolds continue to discuss contract extension

Colorado State

Philadelphia, PA

The Rockies have traded T.J. Zeuch to the Phillies, according to the right-hander’s transaction log at MLB.com. He was not on Colorado’s 40-man roster, so he’ll add some non-roster depth to the upper minors with Philadelphia. Zeuch signed a minor league deal with Colorado over the offseason....

Phillies acquire former first-round pick amid injuries to pitching staff

Pennsylvania State

Clarion County, PA

Rimersburg, PA

The US Sun 

A WOMAN allegedly saw a customer in line forget her cash back - and took it for herself. Court documents show that the 58-year-old from Rimersburg, Pennsylvania, faces criminal charges over the alleged incident. Tammy A. Brown reportedly snatched the $20 from a customer at a Walmart store in Monroe...

Woman caught on Walmart self-checkout cameras ‘stealing money from another customer’

Saint Louis, MO

The Cardinals are planning to open the season with Tyler O’Neill in center field, writes Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He’s expected to be flanked by Lars Nootbaar and rookie Jordan Walker in the corners, with Dylan Carlson pushed into a fourth outfield role out of the gate.

Tyler O'Neill expected to open season as Cardinals starting CF

Oakland, CA

The Oakland A’s are planning to open the season with a platoon arrangement at shortstop, manager Mark Kotsay said over the weekend (link via Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle). Aledmys Díaz will get the bulk of the reps, taking playing time against right-handed pitching. Nick Allen will work on the short side of the platoon, with the right-handed hitting Díaz moving to another infield position against southpaws.

Former All-Star to get bulk of starts at shortstop for A's

The Cardinals went into the offseason teasing a payroll spike. They came away with one of the top free agents available early. Things went quiet after the Winter Meetings, leaving the club to rely upon most of the core of last year’s division winner. Major League Signings. C Willson...

St. Louis Cardinals' 2023 offseason reviewed

Chicago, IL

The White Sox will open the season without closer Liam Hendriks, who announced in January that he’d begun undergoing treatment following a non-Hodgkins lymphoma diagnosis. The team hasn’t provided much in the way of updates since that time, but general manager Rick Hahn tells reporters on the eve of Opening Day that Hendriks is making good progress in his battle (Twitter link via Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times).

White Sox avoid placing Liam Hendriks on 60-day IL

Kansas City, MO

Outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. and infielder Matt Duffy have been informed that they’ll be on the Kansas City Royals’ Opening Day roster, tweets Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Both were in camp as non-roster invitees, so they’ll need to be added to the 40-man roster. Designated hitter/outfielder Franmil Reyes, also in camp on an NRI, is “likely” to make the roster, Rogers continues, adding that outfielder Edward Olivares and utilityman Nate Eaton are both going to be on the Opening Day squad as well. Olivares and Eaton are already on the 40-man roster. The New York Post’s Jon Heyman first indicated over the weekend that Bradley was expected to make the roster.

Pair of former World Series champions to make Royals’ roster

Wisconsin State

Austin, TX

Former NASCAR Cup Series driver turned analyst Kenny Wallace shared his thoughts on Bubba Wallace saying he “needs to be replaced” after he ended his day early at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas on Sunday. Wallace ended his day when he appeared to completely forget...

Kenny Wallace Reacts To Bubba Wallace Saying He “Needs To Be Replaced,” Says Bubba “Needs To Replace His Brain”

The Chicago Cubs are reportedly in agreement with Nico Hoerner on a contract extension. The deal guarantees the Apex Baseball client $35M over the 2024-26 seasons and buys out one free agent year. Hoerner has emerged as one of the Cubs’ top players in recent years. A first-round pick out...

Cubs agree to extension with former first-round draft pick

Manhattan, NY

Business Insider

Three lawyers who worked on District Attorney Alvin Bragg's investigation into former President Donald Trump spoke to the Daily Beast about the case.

Manhattan DA lawyers feared Stormy Daniels case against Trump was too weak to bring without other criminal charges, report says

Cleveland, OH

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Triston McKenzie has been diagnosed with a strain of the teres major muscle in his throwing shoulder, the club announced. He’ll be shut down from throwing for at least two weeks before being reassesed. The club indicated he could be out of MLB action for as much as two months, though that seems to be at the more pessimistic end of the possible timetable.

Guardians ace shut down for at least two weeks

Phoenix, AZ

The Diamondbacks will be without top reliever Joe Mantiply start the season. Manager Torey Lovullo told reporters the southpaw will open the year on the 15-day injured list as he battles shoulder fatigue (via Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic). Arizona will carry Kyle Nelson on the active roster in his place.

Diamondbacks reliever Joe Mantiply to open season on 15-day IL

Texas State

Houston, TX

The Astros informed reporters of a handful of roster decision this afternoon (relayed by Brian McTaggart of MLB.com and Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle). Most notably, outfielder/third baseman Corey Julks and catcher/first baseman César Salazar are making the Opening Day roster. Neither player is yet on the 40-man roster, so the club will have to formally select their contracts in the next few days.

Astros To Select Corey Julks, César Salazar

NewsBreak

Trio of free-agent pitchers work out for Clubs

A handful of free agent hurlers threw for scouts this afternoon in Arlington, tweets Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Cole Hamels, Derek Holland and...

Trio of free-agent pitchers work out for Clubs

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