MLB Trade Rumors

Former starting pitcher Dick Drago has passed away on Thursday at the age of 78, as noted by Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe. Drago pitched for the Royals, Red Sox, Angels, Orioles, and Mariners throughout his big league career, which spanned 13 seasons from 1969 to 1981. The Royals and Red Sox both mourned the loss on X this morning, extending sympathies to Drago’s friends … [Read more...] about Dick Drago Passes Away

The Pirates have traded reliever Cody Bolton to the Mariners for cash considerations, according to an announcement from Pittsburgh. More to come. … [Read more...] about Mariners Acquire Cody Bolton From Pirates

We’re a few days from the beginning of the offseason, with the World Series concluding no later than Saturday. One of the first orders of business is the qualifying offer, which will have to be issued within five days of the beginning of the offseason. A player is eligible for a qualifying offer if they have never received one before and spent the entire season with the same … [Read more...] about Previewing Qualifying Offer Decisions: Position Players

The Guardians are looking for a new manager, with Terry Francona recently stepping aside. Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that Stephen Vogt is “emerging as a serious candidate” for the job. Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com adds that Vogt will be interviewed for the gig. Vogt, 39 next week, played in the big leagues from 2012 to 2022, primarily as a catcher. He announced just over a … [Read more...] about Guardians Interested In Stephen Vogt For Managerial Vacancy

Former big leaguer Pete Ladd has passed away following a battle with cancer, per an announcement by the Brewers. The Portland, Maine resident was 67 years old. “We learned today of the passing of Pete Ladd, a key member of the great Brewers teams of the early 1980s,” a statement from the club read, “Pete was a man with a big personality and an even bigger heart. Our thoughts … [Read more...] about Pete Ladd Passes Away