Corbin Burnes left bigger offers on the table to play for the Diamondbacks and stay close to his wife and three children.
The Toronto Blue Jays could look to add free-agent starting pitcher Andrew Heaney after signing slugger Anthony Santander.
Corbin Burnes ’ six-year, $210MM contract with the Diamondbacks stands out as perhaps the most surprising move of the 2024-25 offseason, as Arizona wasn’t viewed as a prime contender to either spend that much money, or even make a move for a frontline pitcher given the depth already present in the Snakes’ rotation.
Pitchers Corbin Burnes (Diamondbacks), Blake Snell (Dodgers) and Max Fried (Yankees) -- who were all ranked in the top five of our top free agents lists -- also all signed before the new year.
The Toronto Blue Jays offseason took a step in the right direction when they signed Anthony Santander to a multiyear deal. Despite evidence to the contrary, Jay
The Toronto Blue Jays could look to acquire veteran pitcher Max Scherzer on a short-term deal in free agency this winter.
3:05pm: The Blue Jays have been known for a while to have interest in free agent first baseman Pete Alonso. Andy Martino of SNY reports today that talks between the two sides are “advancing,” though he cautions that nothing is done yet and it can’t be certain that a deal will be completed.
Alonso has clubs 226 home runs over the past six seasons, which puts him second only to Aaron Judge for that span.
Major League Baseball offseason is drawing to a close, with teams opening Spring Training camps in just 15 days. Of the dozens of free agents who started the period looking for new teams and new contracts,
The latest MLB rumors include Jack Flaherty's potential landing spots, the Mets' continued interest in Pete Alonso, and another international star up for grabs.
The Toronto Blue Jays, who have repeatedly struck out on top free agents two offseasons in a row, have been the most heavily rumored suitor of late. The San Francisco Giants, too, have long sought a big bopper and could use a first baseman.
The Milwaukee Brewers didn't enter the offseason needing to go give out a nine-figure deal in order to contend in 2025. Milwaukee is coming off a season in whic