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Today was International Signing Day, the first day of the 2026 cycle for free agent signings. Because most of these players have come to an informal and non-binding agreement with teams long before today, almost all of the major signings will be formalized today. The Cubs are talking a different approach to free agency this […]
We thought the deal to acquire Gavin Lux from the Los Angeles Dodgers this time last offseason was an odd one for the Cincinnati Reds. Lux, a former top prospect at short, had been moved off the position due to his lack of defensive prowess, and his bat had never yet lived up to the […]
Today, Denver Summit FC announced that they have signed forward Melissa Kössler from TSG Hoffenheim of the Frauen-Bundesliga to a two-year contract through the 2027 season. “Coming to the NWSL is an exciting step in my career,” said Kössler. “It’s a league with a high level of competition, and I’m looking forward to challenging myself […]
It has been a news-filled 10 days here at Purple Row. Think about it. Over the course of the last week, the Rockies have done the following: As Skyler Timmins noted today, Add to all that, the Rockies front office is routinely communicating with media. Last week, Paul DePodesta and Josh Byrnes answered an email […]
In need of a primary second basemen and with several left handed hitting outfielders on the roster, the Rays have traded from a position of depth by sending OF Josh Lowe to the Los Angeles Angels in a three team deal, receiving back 2B Gavin Lux from the Cincinnati Reds and prospect RHP Chris Clark […]
Kyle Tucker has reportedly agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to Jeff Passan. The four-year deal is worth $240 million, according to Robert Murray. For the back-to-back World Series Champion Dodgers, Tucker will be yet another elite bat on a team which scored the most runs in the National League last season. […]
It was a foregone conclusion that the Cubs were not going to bring back outfielder Kyle Tucker. For whatever reason, they showed little interest in bringing him back. The Cubs instead pivoted to a major signing of third baseman Alex Bregman, which you know all about by now. But it is a minor surprise that […]
Kyle Tucker has signed a four-year, $240 million contract with the Dodgers. That’s $60 million a year, which seems almost insane to me. The rumour was the the Jays offered a long term contract, but I’m sure not at $60 million per year. That would be a hard number to turn down. Such is life […]
The Dodgers have made themselves quite comfortable in the deep end of the free agent pool. First came the signing of closer Edwin Díaz to a record-setting contract, and now comes outfielder Kyle Tucker, the top free agent on the market, per multiple reports. Jeff Passan was first to report the pact, which is worth […]
We’re getting ever closer to spring training and you know what that means: time to build the pitching pile. The Mariners did that today, acquiring RHP Yosver Zulueta from Cincinnati. Obligatory Remember Some Guys tie-in: the Blue Jays originally signed Zulueta out of Cuba in 2019 using pool space they got from the Kendrys Morales […]
The Atlanta Braves lost left-handed pitcher José Suarez on waivers to the Baltimore Orioles. Suarez, 28, was a depth option for the Braves as a long-reliever and spot-starter. Atlanta traded for Suarez at the end of last year’s Spring Training in what was essentially a swap of two out-of-option pitchers, with Suarez coming to the […]
St. Louis Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom and his team had a busy day of of international signings that included 5 outfielders, 4 pitchers, 2 infielders and a catcher. Here’s the list of who the Cardinals signed today: Jordan Beltran RHP R/R 6’0” 170 – Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicCarlos Carrion SS S/R 6”0” […]
The international signing period is among us! The Milwaukee Brewers’ bonus pool comes in at $7,357,100. Note: Bonuses of $10,000 or less do not count against the bonus pool. We’ll be updating this tracker as the Brewers sign international free agents (all rankings per MLB Pipeline’s international prospects list; all signing numbers reported by Baseball […]
It’s time for Prospect Christmas, aka the official opening of MLB’s international signing period for the year. While most of the deals are worked out ahead of time and only made official on this day, there are occasionally surprises once the period actually opens, and players will continue to sign over the coming weeks and […]
On Thursday morning, it was revealed that former Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh and the New York Giants were in agreement to bring the 63-year-old coach on board as the new head coach of the franchise. As a result, the Miami Dolphins found out that they would not get a chance to interview Harbaugh […]
Hector Rodriguez emerged as the #4 prospect in this year’s Community Prospect Rankings in one of the closest votes in recent memory, claiming a slight plurality on a very talented, very crowded ballot. Now, it’s time to figure out who will follow him on this year’s list! Per usual, there will be a poll embedded […]
The Philadelphia Eagles signed free agent Jose Ramirez to a reserve/future contract on Thursday afternoon, according to an official team announcement. Ramirez, a six-time All-Star, hit 30 home runs for the Cleveland Guardians last year while posting a 5.8 WAR. Oh, wait, sorry, that’s José Ramírez. Jose Ramirez is an edge rusher who had very […]
Ten days ago, Liverpool drew Fulham 2-2 with Florian Wirtz scoring their first goal. The goal was ruled onside using semi-automated offside technology. For Liverpool fans, that was the end of it. For Fulham and some in the broader football media landscape, it was a controversy. It was a controversy because it was a very […]
Last year the Dodgers international signing period was dominated by the signing for Roki Sasaki, the pitching sensation from Japan who signed for $6.5 million and started his career in the major leagues. Their 2026 international signing period is more traditional in the sense that they have spread things around to several prospects. The team […]
The New York Rangers may have hit rock bottom with that ugly 10-2 loss to the Boston Bruins last weekend, but they haven't been able to stop the bleeding yet. They're now winless in five straight, and have just one win in their last nine. They're edging closer and closer to official "SELL" territory (if they aren't there already). The biggest name, of course, that GM Chris Drury could move, is pending unrestricted free agent—and Rangers top scorer—Artemi Panarin. It doesn't appear as if ...
The New York Giants have hired John Harbaugh. Congratulations! Do they know that they’re only getting John Harbaugh? That they’re not also getting the Baltimore Ravens talent machine? Harbaugh was for many people the top head coach available. A Super Bowl winner, a 13-11 playoff record, in 18 years had 13 winning seasons, 12 playoff […]
Well, that did not take long. Former Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh is finalizing a deal to join the New York Giants as their next head coach. Here are the initial reactions from Baltimore Beatdown’s staff! The Giants were the first team linked with John Harbaugh when he was fired, and it is no […]
On Thursday, the 2026 international signing period opened up in baseball. And, as suspected, the San Francisco Giants were waiting in the wings to make a huge splash. The Giants sent a large contingency to their Felipe Alou Baseball Academy in the Dominican Republic, to mark a momentous occasion: the signing of Venezuelan shortstop Luis […]
Hey, good for Willi Castro! According to multiple reports, the 28-year-old utility man, acquired by the Cubs at the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline, is heading to the Colorado Rockies on a very healthy two-year, $12.8 million deal. Willi Castro to the Rockies Willi Castro is heading to Colorado, per multiple reports pic.twitter.com/4Aw8QNmnro — FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) January 15, 2026 Castro was an All-Star with the Twins in 2024 and had a nice start to the 2025 seaso...
I think that many would agree that St. Louis Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom has already accomplished most of his goals for this offseason, but the question of what to do about Brendan Donovan remains. The latest rumors that I can find point to a trade to the San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, […]