The Giants announced that outfielder Justin Dean has been claimed off waivers by the Cubs. San Francisco had designated him for assignment last week to open a roster spot for Tyler Mahle. Chicago had multiple 40-man vacancies and doesn’t need to make a corresponding move. Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle was among those to relay the transaction. Dean, 29, just made … [Read more...] about Cubs Claim Justin Dean
Giants Aggressively Pursuing Second Base Upgrade
That the Giants are in the market for help at second base is well known at this point, but ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that San Francisco has been particularly “aggressive” in its pursuit of late, with recent talks regarding a pair of NL Central standouts: Nico Hoerner of the Cubs and Brendan Donovan of the Cardinals. Both were known targets for the Giants already, but it’s … [Read more...] about Giants Aggressively Pursuing Second Base Upgrade
Cubs, Corbin Martin Agree To Minor League Deal
The Cubs are in agreement with right-hander Corbin Martin on a minor league contract, reports Marquee’s Lance Brozdowski. The 30-year-old will presumably get a non-roster invite to MLB camp. Martin was on and off Baltimore’s big league roster throughout the 2025 season. He wound up throwing 18 innings, allowing 15 runs (12 earned). That actually lowered his career earned run … [Read more...] about Cubs, Corbin Martin Agree To Minor League Deal
Yankees Have Shown Interest In Nico Hoerner, Luis Robert Jr.
At the start of the offseason, it felt inevitable that the Yankees and Cody Bellinger would reunite. That may still happen but it seems up in the air at the moment. Talks between the two sides have seemingly stalled out. Jon Heyman of The New York Post reports today that both sides have been exploring alternatives lately. Bellinger has interest from other clubs. Meanwhile, the … [Read more...] about Yankees Have Shown Interest In Nico Hoerner, Luis Robert Jr.
Cubs To Sign Tyler Beede To Minor League Deal
The Cubs and right-hander Tyler Beede have agreed to a minor league deal, reports Ari Alexander of 7News Boston. The ACES client will presumably be invited to big league camp in spring training. Beede, 33 in May, has had a uniquely winding career but is not coming off a good year. He signed a minor league deal with the Twins in April of 2025. He made seven appearances for … [Read more...] about Cubs To Sign Tyler Beede To Minor League Deal