The 2025 Rule 5 draft is taking place this afternoon at the Winter Meetings in Orlando. This post will be updated with the results as they come in. As a refresher, the Rule 5 draft is a way for players potentially talented enough for the big leagues but blocked by their current clubs to find opportunities elsewhere. Any players that were 18 and under at the time of their … [Read more...] about 2025 Rule 5 Draft Results
Braves, Cubs Among Teams Interested In Robert Suarez
Edwin Diaz came off the market on Tuesday when he signed a three-year deal with the Dodgers earlier today. Now that both he and Devin Williams are off the board, veteran right-hander Robert Suarez stands as the clear top option available on the market for closers this winter. It didn’t take long after Diaz’s deal was reported for MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand to report that Suarez’s … [Read more...] about Braves, Cubs Among Teams Interested In Robert Suarez
Latest On Alex Bregman’s Market
While the relief market has moved quickly, there hasn’t been a ton of activity on the position player front. Kyle Schwarber’s return to Philadelphia on a five-year contract might open things up. Teams like the Orioles, Red Sox and Pirates were in on Schwarber amidst their pursuit of various free agent hitters. Alex Bregman is unlikely to be a fit for Baltimore or Pittsburgh, … [Read more...] about Latest On Alex Bregman’s Market
White Sox Win Draft Lottery
The White Sox have won the MLB Draft Lottery and earned the first pick. They had the best odds to land the top spot at 27.73%. Chicago will be followed by the Rays and Twins. Here’s the first round order: White Sox Rays Twins Giants Pirates Royals Orioles Athletics Braves Rockies Nationals Angels Cardinals Marlins Diamondbacks Rangers Astros Reds Guardians Red … [Read more...] about White Sox Win Draft Lottery
White Sox Interested In Pete Fairbanks
The list of suitors for free agent reliever Pete Fairbanks continues to grow. Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports that the White Sox are interested in the veteran right-hander. Chicago joins the Diamondbacks, Tigers, Marlins, Blue Jays, and Dodgers as teams connected to Fairbanks. Tampa Bay declined its $11MM option on Fairbanks back in November. The 31-year-old piled up 75 saves … [Read more...] about White Sox Interested In Pete Fairbanks