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  • • Andrew Friedman Discusses Dodgers’ Payroll
    Despite their high-spending ways and immense on-field success, the Dodgers managed to stay under the luxury-tax threshold in each of the previous three seasons. However, they’re going to surpass the limit in 2021. The mark stands at $210MM for this year, and Jason Martinez of Roster Resource/FanGraphs projects the Dodgers’ current tax payroll at almost…...2021
  • • Indians Sign Eddie Rosario
    FEB. 4: Cleveland has announced the signing. JAN. 29, 8:01pm: It’s a one-year, $8MM deal, pending a physical, per Jon Becker of Roster Resource. The deal is done, Paul Hoynes of cleveland.com reports. 7:27pm: The Indians and free-agent outfielder Eddie Rosario are nearing an agreement, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com tweets. Rosario is represented by Kyle…...2021
  • • Angels Recall Patrick Sandoval For Start, Option Luke Bard
    The Los Angeles Angels optioned Luke Bard to their alternate site today, recalling Patrick Sandoval in his place, per Jason Martinez of Roster Resource over at Fangraphs. Sandoval made his major-league debut last season going 0-4 across 10 appearances (9 starts). His first start of the season came last week in a 10-2 Angels win over…...2020
  • • New Astros general manager says team under no spending restrictions
    The Astros sent out some mixed messages about how much the club was willing to spend this offseason, though newly-hired general manager James Click told the Houston Chronicle’s Brian T. Smith (Twitter link) and other reporters that Astros owner Jim Crane didn’t put any restrictions on future expenditures, and gave the front office the go-ahead to spend if necessary. Houston’s projected Competitive...2020
  • • Red Sox reportedly aren’t 'actively shopping' Mookie Betts
    Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts’ name has been bandied about in offseason trade speculation, particularly with the club trying to get under the $208 million luxury-tax threshold in 2020. But the Red Sox still have a very good roster, and Betts is an irreplaceable member of it, so there doesn’t seem to be any hurry on their part to move him. The Red Sox, led by new chief baseball officer Chaim B...2020
  • • Report: White Sox still interested in Nicholas Castellanos
    The White Sox have already filled a corner outfield spot by acquiring Nomar Mazara in a trade and added some notable salary by inking Yasmani Grandal, Dallas Keuchel and Gio Gonzalez as free agents. Despite that slate of moves, however, MLB.com’s Jon Morosi tweets that the ChiSox are still interested in bringing free-agent slugger Nicholas Castellanos into the fold. Morosi suggests that the White ...2019
  • • Astros reportedly have considered Carlos Correa trade amid payroll concerns
    Astros president of baseball operations Jeff Luhnow painted a somewhat bleak picture in regard to the team’s payroll when peaking with Brian McTaggart of MLB.com and other reporters Tuesday. In Luhnow’s estimation, the Astros are going to have to clear out money if they want to acquire a top-end starting pitcher this offseason. With that in mind, it looks more likely than ever that they’ll be sayi...2019
  • • Pirates add Francisco Liriano, Melky Cabrera to Opening Day roster
    The Pirates have announced that left-hander Francisco Liriano and outfielder Melky Cabrera will be on the team’s roster for Opening Day.  (MLB.com’s Adam Berry was among those to report the news.)   Since both players are in camp on minor-league contracts, the Bucs need to make room on their 40-man roster. Only one more spot will need to be created, as pitcher Edgar Santana is already headed for t...2019
  • • Yankees have reportedly discussed Gio Gonzalez
    Left-hander Gio Gonzalez had at least been discussed “by some Yankees people” even before the Bronx Bombers learned of Luis Severino’s rotator cuff inflammation earlier today, tweets MLB Network’s Jon Heyman. Similarly, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports that the Yankees do like Gonzalez and might inquire with agent Scott Boras about the southpaw’s current asking price. With Severino and CC Sabathia...2019
  • • Nationals ownership hesitant to pass luxury tax threshold
    Recent reports have hinted at a possible connection between the Nationals and free agent closer Craig Kimbrel, though luxury tax concerns could prevent a signing from taking place. According to both MASNsports.com’s Pete Kerzel and MLB.com’s Jamal Collier, the team’s ownership isn’t at this point willing to exceed the $206M luxury tax threshold, in an attempt to reset the Nats’ tax penalty to zero...2019

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  • • New Astros general manager says team under no spending restrictions
    The Astros sent out some mixed messages about how much the club was willing to spend this offseason, though newly-hired general manager James Click told the Houston Chronicle’s Brian T. Smith (Twitter link) and other reporters that Astros owner Jim Crane didn’t put any restrictions on future expenditures, and gave the front office the go-ahead to spend if necessary. Houston’s projected Competitive...2020
  • • Pirates add Francisco Liriano, Melky Cabrera to Opening Day roster
    The Pirates have announced that left-hander Francisco Liriano and outfielder Melky Cabrera will be on the team’s roster for Opening Day.  (MLB.com’s Adam Berry was among those to report the news.)   Since both players are in camp on minor-league contracts, the Bucs need to make room on their 40-man roster. Only one more spot will need to be created, as pitcher Edgar Santana is already headed for t...2019
  • • Nationals ownership hesitant to pass luxury tax threshold
    Recent reports have hinted at a possible connection between the Nationals and free agent closer Craig Kimbrel, though luxury tax concerns could prevent a signing from taking place. According to both MASNsports.com’s Pete Kerzel and MLB.com’s Jamal Collier, the team’s ownership isn’t at this point willing to exceed the $206M luxury tax threshold, in an attempt to reset the Nats’ tax penalty to zero...2019
  • • C.J. Prosise fighting for a spot with the Seahawks
    One look at the Seahawks depth chart would lead anyone to infer that running back C.J. Prosise is on the roster bubble. However, it makes it a whole lot easier when the head coach comes out and says it. Talking to reports this week, Pete Carroll said the former Seattle draft pick is fighting for a spot on the team.“C.J. has really jumped out, too,” Carroll said (via Bob Condotta of the Seattle Tim...2018
  • • Mark Leiter diagnosed with mild flexor strain
    Phillies righty Mark Leiter has been diagnosed with a mild flexor strain, according to Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com (via Twitter). He will be shut down for two to three weeks before attempting to ramp back up.That’s certainly disappointing news, though far from the worst-case scenario. Leiter underwent an MRI after reporting forearm tightness. With fellow starter Jerad Eickhoff also suffering an...2018
  • • Mark Leiter diagnosed with mild flexor strain
    Phillies righty Mark Leiter has been diagnosed with a mild flexor strain, according to Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com (via Twitter). He will be shut down for two to three weeks before attempting to ramp back up.That’s certainly disappointing news, though far from the worst-case scenario. Leiter underwent an MRI after reporting forearm tightness. With fellow starter Jerad Eickhoff also suffering an...2018
  • • Top three offseason needs for Pittsburgh Steelers
    In advance of March 14, the start of free agency in the NFL, Pro Football Rumors will detail each team’s three most glaring roster issues. We’ll continue this year’s series with the Pittsburgh Steelers, who went 13-3 and finished with their best record in 13 years. But their season turned on a controversial call and a frightening injury, leading to a disappointing home playoff defeat in Round 2. T...2018
  • • Top 3 offseason needs: Dallas Cowboys
    In advance of March 14, the start of free agency in the NFL, Pro Football Rumors will detail each team’s three most glaring roster issues. We’ll continue this year’s series with the Dallas Cowboys, who missed the playoffs despite entering the season as potential Super Bowl contenders. The team was rocked with turmoil due to the lengthy Ezekiel Elliott suspension and couldn’t turn it on down the st...2018
  • • Updated MLB Depth Charts At Roster Resource
    Having a difficult time keeping up with all of the recent roster-related news?  Whether you need to refer to the current state of a team’s roster or farm system or want to have a look at an updated Opening Day roster projection immediately after an injury or roster move is announced, Roster Resource has got you…...2017
  • • Central Notes: Gordon, Kuhl, Putnam
    The Royals have announced that they’ve activated Alex Gordon from the DL and optioned fellow outfielder Brett Eibner to Triple-A Omaha. (The move is now reflected in Roster Resource’s Royals Depth Chart.) Gordon had been out since late May with a broken bone in his wrist. He was hitting just .211/.319/.331 before his injury, but given his…...2016

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  • • Red Sox reportedly aren’t 'actively shopping' Mookie Betts
    Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts’ name has been bandied about in offseason trade speculation, particularly with the club trying to get under the $208 million luxury-tax threshold in 2020. But the Red Sox still have a very good roster, and Betts is an irreplaceable member of it, so there doesn’t seem to be any hurry on their part to move him. The Red Sox, led by new chief baseball officer Chaim B...2020
  • • Report: White Sox still interested in Nicholas Castellanos
    The White Sox have already filled a corner outfield spot by acquiring Nomar Mazara in a trade and added some notable salary by inking Yasmani Grandal, Dallas Keuchel and Gio Gonzalez as free agents. Despite that slate of moves, however, MLB.com’s Jon Morosi tweets that the ChiSox are still interested in bringing free-agent slugger Nicholas Castellanos into the fold. Morosi suggests that the White ...2019
  • • Astros reportedly have considered Carlos Correa trade amid payroll concerns
    Astros president of baseball operations Jeff Luhnow painted a somewhat bleak picture in regard to the team’s payroll when peaking with Brian McTaggart of MLB.com and other reporters Tuesday. In Luhnow’s estimation, the Astros are going to have to clear out money if they want to acquire a top-end starting pitcher this offseason. With that in mind, it looks more likely than ever that they’ll be sayi...2019
  • • Pirates add Francisco Liriano, Melky Cabrera to Opening Day roster
    The Pirates have announced that left-hander Francisco Liriano and outfielder Melky Cabrera will be on the team’s roster for Opening Day.  (MLB.com’s Adam Berry was among those to report the news.)   Since both players are in camp on minor-league contracts, the Bucs need to make room on their 40-man roster. Only one more spot will need to be created, as pitcher Edgar Santana is already headed for t...2019
  • • Nationals ownership hesitant to pass luxury tax threshold
    Recent reports have hinted at a possible connection between the Nationals and free agent closer Craig Kimbrel, though luxury tax concerns could prevent a signing from taking place. According to both MASNsports.com’s Pete Kerzel and MLB.com’s Jamal Collier, the team’s ownership isn’t at this point willing to exceed the $206M luxury tax threshold, in an attempt to reset the Nats’ tax penalty to zero...2019
  • • Report: Nationals 'might be willing' to sign Craig Kimbrel to long-term deal
    Though even the biggest-spending MLB franchises routinely bow out of a tit for tat as it relates to high-impact rival moves, it appears the Nationals, who Thursday lost star Bryce Harper to the hard-charging Phillies, may be poised to strike the next blow. The team has “maintained interest” in free agent reliever Craig Kimbrel, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, who notes that the club “might be w...2019
  • • Hal Steinbrenner insists the Yankees haven’t been cheap this offseason
    After the Yankees worked to get under the luxury-tax limit last offseason, many New York fans expected a classic Bronx Bombers spending spree this winter, particularly with Bryce Harper and Manny Machado on the free agent market. While that type of splurge hasn’t happened, Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner rejected criticism that his team hasn’t been willing to spend. “I mean, we’re well above $200 m...2019
  • • Examining the offseason moves of the worst bullpens of 2018
    The importance of having a dominant bullpen was on display in 2018, when four of the majors’ five best relief units in terms of fWAR helped pitch their teams to the postseason. On the other hand, four of the league’s five worst relief corps (and nine of the game’s bottom 10) watched the playoffs from home. So now, with the spring fast approaching, where do last year’s bottom-feeding bullpens stand...2019
  • • Minor MLB Transactions: 1/24/19
    The latest minor moves from around baseball…. The White Sox signed corner infielder Chris Johnson to a minors contract, according to Roster Resource’s Jon Becker (Twitter link).  Johnson hit .275/.313/.404 over 2995 plate appearances for five different Major League teams from 2009-16, including an impressive 2013 campaign that earned him a three-year, $23.5MM extension from…...2019
  • • Rays have money to spend for impact players
    The Tampa Bay Rays have money to spend and an uncharacteristic willingness to entertain higher-profile free agents like designated hitter Nelson Cruz this offseason. The front office, however, does not feel any particular urgency to spend that nest egg. Working on a rolling five-year budget, the Rays won’t be shy about pushing this payroll space over to next season or later if they can’t get the p...2018

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  • • Astros reportedly have considered Carlos Correa trade amid payroll concerns
    Astros president of baseball operations Jeff Luhnow painted a somewhat bleak picture in regard to the team’s payroll when peaking with Brian McTaggart of MLB.com and other reporters Tuesday. In Luhnow’s estimation, the Astros are going to have to clear out money if they want to acquire a top-end starting pitcher this offseason. With that in mind, it looks more likely than ever that they’ll be sayi...2019
  • • The Top Minor League Performers Of 2018
    Over at Roster Resource, I rank Minor Leaguers throughout the regular season using a formula that takes into account several statistics with age and level serving as important factors in how they are weighed. These are not prospect rankings! This is how it works: Hitters are mostly rated by total hits, outs, extra-base hits, walks,…...2018
  • • The Top Minor League Performers Of 2018
    Over at Roster Resource, I rank Minor Leaguers throughout the regular season using a formula that takes into account several statistics with age and level serving as important factors in how they are weighed. These are not prospect rankings!This is how it works: Hitters are mostly rated by total hits, outs, extra-base hits, walks, strikeouts and stolen bases. Pitchers are mostly rated by strikeout...2018
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    2015
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  • • Mariners Acquire Marco Gonzales From Cardinals For Tyler O’Neill
    The Mariners have acquired left-hander Marco Gonzales from the Cardinals in exchange for minor league outfielder Tyler O’Neill, as per a Mariners press release. [Related: updated Cardinals and Mariners depth charts at Roster Resource] [Related: MLBTR’s Cardinals news and rumors page on Facebook] The 25-year-old Gonzales is only just making his way back from a…...2017
  • • MLB Power Rankings: Where All 30 Teams Stand as 2016 Spring Training Kicks Off
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  • • Mariners Designate Leonys Martin For Assignment
    The Mariners have designated outfielder Leonys Martin for assignment, according to Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times (Twitter links).  First baseman Dan Vogelbach and right-hander Chris Heston have been called up from Triple-A Tacoma in corresponding moves, while righty Chase De Jong has been sent down to Triple-A. [Updated Mariners depth chart at Roster Resource]…...2017
  • • MLB Power Rankings: Where Teams Stand at Start of 2016 Spring Training Games
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  • • Braves Acquire Enrique Burgos
    The Braves have acquired right-hander Enrique Burgos from the Diamondbacks in exchange for cash considerations, as announced via the D’Backs Twitter feed.  Burgos, 26, was designated for assignment by Arizona earlier this week. [Updated Braves depth chart at Roster Resource] Burgos has a 5.27 ERA over 68 1/3 career innings in the big leagues, all…...2017
  • • Rockies To Sign Alexi Amarista
    The Rockies have agreed to a one-year major league contract with utilityman Alexi Amarista, Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reports (via Twitter).  The deal also contains a club option for another season in 2018. [Related: updated Colorado roster via Roster Resource] Amarista, 27, has never provided much at the plate over his six MLB seasons…...2016
  • • Royals Option Jorge Soler To Triple-A
    The Royals have optioned outfielder Jorge Soler to Triple-A Omaha, the team announced.  Outfielder Billy Burns has been called up in a corresponding move. [Updated Royals depth chart at Roster Resource] As Rustin Dodd of the Kansas City Star notes (on Twitter), the move has some strategic short-term logic, as Burns provides more defensive versatility…...2017
  • • Trade Rumors Acquires Roster Resource
    Today, we’re proud to announce an acquisition of our own!  Trade Rumors has purchased the Roster Resource website, which was formerly known as MLB Depth Charts before expanding into other sports.  Additionally, we’ve hired the site’s creator, Jason Martinez.  Jason will continue to obsessively update depth charts and roster information quickly and accurately for all…...2016
  • • Nationals Place Stephen Strasburg On 15-Day DL With Upper Back Strain
    The Nationals have announced that ace Stephen Strasburg has been placed on the 15-day DL (retroactive to June 16) with an upper back strain.  A corresponding move will be made on Monday to fill Strasburg’s 25-man roster spot. [Related: Updated Nationals depth chart at Roster Resource] Strasburg was scratched from his last two starts due…...2016
  • • MLB Power Rankings: How All 30 Teams Stack Up 1 Month from Spring Training
    2016
  • • MLB Power Rankings: Where All 30 Teams Stand Entering 2016
    2015
  • • Central Notes: Gordon, Kuhl, Putnam
    2016
  • • Injury Updates: Fowler, Alvarez, A’s, Smith
    Here’s the latest on some notable injury situations around the game.  Be sure to check out Roster Resource to see how teams’ depth charts will be impacted by these injuries… Dexter Fowler exited Saturday’s game in the first inning after suffering a hamstring injury while running out a grounder.  The Cubs haven’t yet made a…...2016
  • • MLB Power Rankings: Where All 30 Teams Stand After November Hot Stove Action
    2015

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  • • Astros reportedly have considered Carlos Correa trade amid payroll concerns
    2019
  • • Examining the offseason moves of the worst rotations of 2018
    Last Sunday, we took a look at the improvements (or lack thereof) the worst bullpens of the 2018 major league season have made since the winter began. This week's edition will focus on the sorriest rotations from 2018, when the starting staffs of the Orioles, Rangers, Blue Jays, Padres and White Sox posted ERAs upward of 5.00. Those teams also fared poorly in terms of fWAR, unsurprisingly, with th...2019
  • • Examining the offseason moves of the worst bullpens of 2018
    2019
  • • C.J. Prosise fighting for a spot with the Seahawks
    2018
  • • Mark Leiter diagnosed with mild flexor strain
    2018
  • • Mark Leiter diagnosed with mild flexor strain
    2018
  • • Ranking MLB's 10 best starting pitching rotations
    The old adage in baseball is that you can never have enough pitching. And honestly, truer words have never been spoken.Playing a 162-game season is a marathon, and expecting an entire pitching staff to stay mostly healthy all year is unrealistic. Just ask the Seattle Mariners, who used 40 different pitchers between their starting staff and bullpen last year.It’s hard to compete for a playoff spot ...2018
  • • Top three offseason needs: Oakland Raiders
    In advance of March 14, the start of free agency in the NFL, Pro Football Rumors will detail each team’s three most glaring roster issues. We’ll continue this year’s series with the Oakland Raiders, who underwhelmed with a 6-10 record after receiving significant offseason hype because of their 2016 playoff berth. The team opted to fire Jack Del Rio months after giving him an extension and bring ba...2018
  • • Top three offseason needs: Atlanta Falcons
    In advance of March 14, the start of free agency in the NFL, Pro Football Rumors will detail each team’s three most glaring roster issues. We’ll continue this year’s series with the Atlanta Falcons, who finished with a 10-6 record before being bounced in the first round of the playoffs. Depth Chart (via Roster Resource) Pending Free Agents: Ricardo Allen, S (RFA) Matt Bryant, K Adrian Claybor...2018
  • • Top three offseason needs for Pittsburgh Steelers
    2018

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  • • Red Sox reportedly aren’t 'actively shopping' Mookie Betts
    2020

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