Baseball Connection

Mariners Trade a Former Cy Young | Michael Brantley Retires | Mets Sign Manaea

The Mariners and Giants pulled off a big trade where Seattle sent Robbie Ray to San Francisco in exchange for Mitch Haniger and Anthony DeSclafani. Michael Brantley has called it a career. The Cleveland legend won a World Series with the Astros and was one of the best pure hitters of the past generation. The Cardinals and Rays pulled off an interesting trade. Sean Manaea signed with the Mets. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Red Sox Sign Giolito & Trade Sale | Cincinnati Signs Montas | Angels Sign Plesac

The Red Sox signed Lucas Giolito to a two-year deal. They also traded Chris Sale to the Braves in exchange for infielder Vaughn Grissom. Boston will eat the bulk of Sale's 2024 salary. Grissom will step in right away as the Red Sox starting 2B after being buried in the depth chart in Atlanta. Does Chris Sale have anything left in the tank? Frankie Montas signed with the Reds and Zach Plesac signed with the Angels. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Blue Jays Bolster Defense | The Cost of a Cy Pitcher | Wander Franco Investigation Heats Up

The Blue Jays brought back Kevin Kiermaier on a 1-year deal and brought in Isiah Kiner-Falefa on a 2-year deal. Toronto is shoring up their defense and still have plenty of wiggle room this offseason. The reigning NL Cy Young winner is still on the market and the Angels and Giants are interested. News is coming out from the Dominican Republic surrounding an investigation into Rays SS Wander Franco. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Joins Dodgers | Superteam in LA | Another Top Japanese Arm Remains

Yoshinobu Yamamoto is off the market. The top Japanese RHP has agreed to a 12 year, $325 million offer from the Dodgers. Yamamoto declined other strong offers including a 10-year $300 deal from the Yankees. In just a few weeks, the Dodgers have assembled a superteam. Their rotation now includes Buehler, Glasnow, and Yamamoto. Their already-loaded lineup now features Ohtani. There is another top Japanese free agent arm remaining on the market. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Ohtani Contract Details | Royals Make Moves | Who is Jung Hoo Lee? | Free Agent Roundup

The details of Shohei Ohtani's contract have been reported. Ohtani essentially agreed to a 10-year, $460 million deal after accounting for deferrals. The Royals must be tired of losing - they made several signings this week. Korean star outfielder Jung Hoo Lee signed with the Giants on a 6-year, $113 million contract. Who is he and what can we expect? All this (and much more) on today's episode.

Shohei Chooses Dodgers | Yamamoto Next? | Red Sox Acquire Tyler O’Neill

Shohei Ohtani has agreed to join the Dodgers on a 10-year, $700 million deal. It's the largest guarantee in sports history. Many rumors flew speculating that Ohtani might join the Blue Jays but it was Dodgers that won his services at the end of the day. Ohtani will be a DH in 2024, so the Dodgers are still in dire need of pitching. The next big domino on the market is Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The Red Sox acquired 2x Gold Glove winner Tyler O'Neill from the Cardinals. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Juan Soto is a Yankee | E-Rod Signs With D-Backs | Candelario to Cincy

The Yankees outfield overhaul is complete. The Yankees and Padres completed a blockbuster trade which is sending Juan Soto to New York. We discuss the full seven-player swap. Eduardo Rodriguez agreed to a 4-year, $80 million deal with the Diamondbacks. Jeimer Candelario agreed to a 3-year $45 million deal with the Reds. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Red Sox Trade Verdugo... To Yankees? | Braves Acquire Kelenic | Chourio Gets $82 Million Before Debut

The Red Sox and Yankees don't trade often but they just swung a deal. Alex Verdugo is headed to the Yankees in exchange for 3 minor league pitchers. The Yankees have been clear about their intention to add left-handed hitting outfielders this offseason. Will a Juan Soto trade of Cody Bellinger signing be next for New York? The Braves acquired Jarred Kelenic in a trade with the Mariners. Kelenic is still very young and hasn't reached his potential yet. The Brewers signed top prospect Jackson Chourio to an 8-year, $82 million deal. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Sonny Gray Signs With Cardinals | Cease on Trade Block? | Brewers Consider Extending Top Prospect

Sonny Gray has agreed to a 3-year, $75 million deal with the St. Louis Cardinals. Gray finished 2nd in the AL Cy Young race in a stellar campaign for the Twins. The Cardinals did what they said they would do: Add 3 pitchers, including an ace. The White Sox seem to be in rebuild mode. Dylan Cease is the latest White Sox name on the trade block. Brewers fans should get familiar with the name Jackson Chourio. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Cardinals Sign Veteran Arms | What ”Buying Low” Looks Like | Yoshinobu Sweepstakes Begin

The Cardinals haven't been shy about their goal to add pitching this offseason. They just signed a pair of 36-year old RHPs in Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson, and have room for at least one more. Will they make a run at one of the bigger names? The Mariners traded Eugenio Suarez to the D-Backs in exchange for Carlos Vargas and Seby Zavala. Is this the missing piece for Arizona? Japanese star RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto has officially hit the open market, and reportedly more than half of MLB is interested. Yamamoto is only 25 years old and is in line for a large payday. All this (and more) on today's episode.