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TSN's Top 75 MLB Free Agents of 2024

TSN Blue Jays Reporter Scott Mitchell and TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips combine efforts to evaluate and rank the top 75 names available on the MLB free-agent market this winter.

Scott Mitchell and Steve Phillips

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Rays to play 2025 season at Yankees' spring training field in Tampa

The Tampa Bay Rays will play their 2025 home games at the New York Yankees' nearby spring training ballpark amid uncertainty about the future of hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field, Rays executives told The Associated Press.

Giants hire Winn as vice president of player development

Randy Winn is the new vice president of player development for the San Francisco Giants. Winn played for the Giants from 2005 to 2009 as part of a 13-season big league career. He was hired Thursday by former teammate Buster Posey, who became the team's president of baseball operations on Sept. 29.

Ex-Dodgers OF Puig to return to KBO in 2025

Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig is set to return to South Korea for the 2025 season after he revealed on social media that he signed with the Kiwoom Heroes.

Report: Wilson, Red Sox agree to $2.25 million, one-year contract

Left-hander Justin Wilson and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a $2.25 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.

Hague leaving Jays for Pirates hitting coach job

Matt Hague is leaving the Toronto Blue Jays coaching staff to become the Pittsburgh Pirates hitting coach, according to TSN Blue Jays Reporter Scott Mitchell.

Franco released under supervision after gun arrest in Dominican Republic

Wander Franco, the Tampa Bay Rays shortstop who awaits trial in a sexual abuse case, was granted supervised release Wednesday after being arrested and charged for illegally carrying a gun in his vehicle during an altercation in a parking lot in the Dominican Republic.

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MLB Free Agency: The latest on Sasaki

Follow all the latest news and rumours from around MLB free agency right here on TSN.ca.

Toronto Blue Jays

Olney: Jays going to do ‘some big stuff’ but Soto unlikely

On Monday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported the Toronto Blue Jays were considered the “biggest threat” to sign Juan Soto outside of the New York Yankees and New York Mets. But according to ESPN’s Buster Olney, few executives believe Soto is leaving the five boroughs anyway.

Toronto Blue Jays

Blue Jays' Guerrero Jr. takes home second AL Silver Slugger award

Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was named Silver Slugger for first basemen in the American League, it was announced on Tuesday.

Toronto Blue Jays

Report: Blue Jays 'biggest threat' to Yankees, Mets in Soto sweepstakes

For the second straight off-season, Toronto Blue Jays fans have been given hope they might be able to land one of baseball's top superstars in free agency.

Toronto Blue Jays

A blueprint for the Blue Jays to get Guerrero deal done

The Blue Jays need to move on additions to the roster in this hot stove season, but to do that properly they need certainty on their best player. Steve Phillips has more on what it's going to take to get Vladimir Guerrero Jr. signed.

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Los Angeles Angels

Angels make another move, adding veteran C d'Arnaud

The Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday continued their aggressive move-making early in free agency, agreeing to a two-year, $12 million contract with catcher Travis d'Arnaud.

Cincinnati Reds

Rose's posthumous Baseball Hall of Fame argument

Thirty-five years ago, a single sentence from baseball commissioner A. Bartlett Giamatti still reverberates: "The matter of Mr. Rose is now closed." Those words, which cemented Pete Rose's lifetime ban for gambling on the team he managed, landed like a gavel in August 1989

Howard Bryant

Texas Rangers

Rangers hire 2023 NL top manager Schumaker as a senior adviser

The Texas Rangers have hired former Miami Marlins manager Skip Schumaker as a senior adviser for baseball operations.

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Ohtani, Lindor, Marte are finalists for NL MVP; Judge, Witt, Soto contend for AL honor

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is a finalist for his first National League MVP award after winning the AL honor twice, joined among the top three in NL voting by New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor and Arizona second baseman Ketel Marte.

New York Yankees

Yankees' Boone says `sting of not finishing it off stays with you forever'

Yankees manager Aaron Boone says the disappointment of the World Series loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers won't go away and he doesn't mind entering 2025 in possibly the last year of his contract.

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What if every World Series was between No. 1 seeds like 2024?

For just the third time since 2012, the teams with each league's best regular-season record met in the World Series. What if that happened every year?

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MLB free agency: Offseason lessons from GM meetings

From teams coming off deep October runs to clubs at a crossroads, we checked in with some of this winter's most intriguing teams for insight on their hot stove priorities.

- Jesse Rogers

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How much will Soto’s next deal be worth?

Bryan Hayes, Jamie McLennan and Jonas Siegel are joined by MLB.com Blue Jays reporter Keegan Matheson to discuss Juan Soto’s next deal, potential landing spots and if the Toronto Blue Jays learned anything from the Shohei Ohtani experience that can be applied to the Soto sweepstakes.

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Japanese star Sasaki to be posted to MLB

The Chiba Lotte Marines announced Saturday that they will begin the process of posting Roki Sasaki, the Japanese right-hander considered one of the most talented pitchers in the world, paving the way for the 23-year-old to join Major League Baseball in 2025.

- Jeff Passan

Toronto Blue Jays

Atkins: 'Easy no' on trading Bichette, bullpen help atop wish list

Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins shut down the idea of trading Bo Bichette on Tuesday, despite the shortstop potentially hitting unrestricted free agency next year.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers not counting on Ohtani to pitch at start of the season following shoulder surgery

The Dodgers aren't counting on Shohei Ohtani to pitch at the start of next season and will wait to see how his rehabilitation progresses following shoulder surgery on his non-throwing arm.

Chicago White Sox

New White Sox manager Venable wants to keep interim manager Sizemore on staff

Will Venable is a busy man these days. The new manager of the Chicago White Sox is learning his way around the organization. He is talking to his new players and working with the front office on its offseason plans.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Fernando Valenzuela remembered at funeral for having 'heart of a lion'

Fernando Valenzuela was remembered for "having the heart of a lion" throughout his stellar pitching career with the Los Angeles Dodgers during a Catholic funeral on Wednesday.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Ohtani has surgery to repair labrum tear in shoulder

Shohei Ohtani had arthroscopic surgery on Tuesday to repair a labrum tear in his left shoulder, following an injury the Los Angeles Dodgers star suffered during Game 2 of the World Series on Oct. 26.

Arizona Diamondbacks

D-Backs' Montgomery met with GM after owner's harsh comments

Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen said Wednesday he's met with left-handed pitcher Jordan Montgomery in an effort to move past team owner Ken Kendrick's harsh public criticism after the season.

Los Angeles Angels

Kyle Hendricks' career recap as he agrees to deal with Angels

Check out a quick recap of Kyle Hendricks' career as he agrees to a one-year deal with the Angels.

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Soto sweepstakes likely developing into two-team race; Snell could have many suitors

The MLB off-season officially opened on Monday, but potential directions for some of the big names available have already started to take form.

New York Yankees

Cashman on manager Boone: 'He’s a great manager and I think we’re lucky to have him'

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman sounded as if he intends to bring back manager Aaron Boone for an eighth season and defended his team from criticism by Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly over New York's sloppy World Series defensive play.

Toronto Blue Jays

Blue Jays enter off-season at a clear pivot point

It’s now or never for this group, and maybe the entire regime when all is said and done, Scott Mitchell writes.

- Scott Mitchell

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Soto, Guerrero and other storylines to follow this MLB off-season

TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips examines the top storylines going into the MLB off-season, including the market for Juan Soto and whether or not the Blue Jays can get a long-term deal done with Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Steve Phillips

Toronto Blue Jays

Blue Jays OF Varsho wins first Gold Glove award

Toronto Blue Jays centrefielder Daulton Varsho won the AL Gold Glove for outfielders, it was announced on Sunday.

Chicago White Sox

Escaping from a 121-loss hole will be hard but White Sox have other MLB teams to use as a blueprint

Now second-year general manager Chris Getz has the unenviable task of pulling the South Side out of the baseball abyss following a 121-loss season that was the worst in modern MLB history. Recent history shows that the massive rebuild won't be easy, but it can be done.

Atlanta Braves

Braves' Jiménez expected to miss 8-12 months after knee surgery

Braves reliever Joe Jiménez is expected to sit out much of the 2025 season and possibly all of it after surgery to repair cartilage in his left knee.

Kansas City Royals

Royals' Renfroe, Stratton pick up player options; Wright reinstated from 60-day injured list

Royals outfielder Hunter Renfroe and reliever Chris Stratton picked up their player options on Monday, and right-hander Kyle Wright was reinstated from the 60-day injured list.

Atlanta Braves

Braves exercise DH Ozuna's $16M option, decline C D'Arnaud's

The Atlanta Braves exercised designated hitter Marcell Ozuna's $16 million option for the 2025 season Monday but declined to pick up catcher Travis D'Arnaud's $8 million option, making him a free agent.

New York Yankees

Sources: Yankees ace Cole opts out of contract

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole opted out of his contract Saturday, leaving the team with the ability to ensure he remains in pinstripes by adding an additional year at $36 million to the four years and $144 million that had remaining on the contract, sources told ESPN.

Jeff Passan

Milwaukee Brewers

Montas declines mutual option with Brewers for 2025, Rea's team option declined

Milwaukee’s starting rotation could have a new look next season with right-handers Frankie Montas and Colin Rea heading into free agency.

San Francisco Giants

Two-time Cy Young winner Snell opts out of contract with Giants

Left-hander Blake Snell has exercised his right to opt out of his contract with the San Francisco Giants to become a free agent for the second straight offseason.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers celebrate World Series victory with parade and stadium celebration

The Los Angeles Dodgers, including Shohei Ohtani and his dog, celebrated their eighth World Series championship with a downtown parade and a raucous on-field party on Friday.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Meet Decoy Ohtani, perhaps the most valuable pet of the World Series

As Los Angeles Dodgers fans thronged to the World Series victory parade in Los Angeles on Friday, many had their eyes on most valuable player Freddie Freeman. But in the mix was another MVP — the Dodgers' most valuable pet: Decoy Ohtani, dog of Shohei.

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MLB All-October team: Stars who ruled 2024 playoffs

From wild-card-round sensations to World Series heroes, here are the players our ESPN MLB expert panel voted as the best of the best at every position along with some award hardware for the brightest stars of October.

- ESPN

Los Angeles Dodgers

How the Dodgers validated their dominance

The championship was won in a Game 5 that saw them stake the New York Yankees a five-run lead, claw back for a 7-6 victory thanks to one of the most horrific half-innings in the Yankees' storied history, and seal the championship with bravura performances from their bullpen and manager.

- Jeff Passan

MLB Off-season kicks off

Royals bring back Wacha on three-year deal

The Royals signed right-hander Michael Wacha to a three-year contract Sunday that includes a club option for 2028, keeping an important piece of their starting rotation after he helped them reach the playoffs for the first time in nine years.

Montgomery exercises $22.5M option with D-Backs

Left-hander Jordan Montgomery exercised his $22.5 million option with the Arizona Diamondbacks while the team exercised options to retain third baseman Eugenio Suárez and right-hander Merrill Kelly for 2025, a person familiar with the decisions told The Associated Press.

Sources: Ray sticking with Giants on existing deal

San Francisco Giants left-hander Robbie Ray did not opt out of the remaining two years and $50 million on his contract, sources told ESPN.

Jeff Passan

Two-time Cy Young winner Snell opts out of contract with Giants

Left-hander Blake Snell has exercised his right to opt out of his contract with the San Francisco Giants to become a free agent for the second straight offseason.

Outfielder Grichuk turns down option with Diamondbacks, becomes free agent

Outfielder Randal Grichuk turned down his $6 million mutual option with the Arizona Diamondbacks, triggering a $1.75 million buyout and becoming a free agent on Friday.

Soto, Burnes, Buehler, Fried among 136 who become free agents, with 64 more awaiting pending options

Outfielder Juan Soto, pitchers Corbin Burnes, Walker Buehler and Max Fried and first baseman Pete Alonso were among 136 players who became free agents Thursday morning.

Ex-Blue Jay UTL Biggio elects free agency

Former Toronto Blue Jays utilityman Cavan Biggio has elected to leave the Atlanta Braves and enter free agency, reports David O'Brien of The Athletic.

World Series - Game 5

Dodgers outlast error-prone Yankees in Game 5 to capture World Series title

The Los Angeles Dodgers won their second World Series championship in five seasons, overcoming a five-run deficit with the help of three Yankees defensive miscues and rallying on sacrifice flies from Gavin Lux and Mookie Betts in the eighth inning to beat New York 7-6 in Game 5 on Wednesday night.

OverDrive

Spilborghs: ‘Judge vs Ohtani really didn’t play out the way that we wanted it to’

Bryan Hayes and Jamie McLennan are joined by MLB Network’s Ryan Spilborghs to discuss whether or not the World Series lived up to the hype.

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Los Angeles Dodgers

World Series champion Dodgers have eye on back-to-back titles with Ohtani returning to mound in 2025

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ first game of the season in South Korea was overshadowed afterward by Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter hinting at his stealing from the Japanese superstar. Their last postgame was a beer and champagne-fueled celebration of the franchise’s eighth World Series title.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles sees bus burned, store thefts and rowdy crowds after Dodgers win World Series

Rowdy crowds took to the streets of Los Angeles after the Dodgers won the World Series, setting a city bus on fire, breaking into stores and setting off fireworks. A dozen arrests were reported by police Thursday.

Chicago White Sox

New White Sox manager Venable takes over team that set modern record for losses

Will Venable understands his first job as a major league manager will be a tough one, taking over a team with a record 121 losses last season.

Kurkjian touts Dodgers' WS clincher as one of the 'greatest games of all-time'

ESPN's Tim Kurkjian breaks down the twists and turns of the battle between the Dodgers and Yankees in Game 5 of the World Series.

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