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Aaron Somers

Aaron Somers has more than a decade of experience writing about sports and has been published in numerous outlets, but baseball is and has always been his biggest passion. You can follow him on Twitter, @AaronJSomers.

A's announce spring training invites signaling premature end to offseason spending

On Wednesday, the club announced 22 non-roster (i.e. players not already on the 40-man roster) invitations to spring training.

Cardinals act quickly to address rotation but still have room for a top starter

The Cardinals have aggressively pursued rotation help this offseason, already making a pair of additions. But neither is an ace, leaving questions about whether the team will be in on the big name pitchers still available.

Braves have interesting plan for newly signed pitcher

The Braves continued to address their pitching staff with their most recent signing, but the club has an interesting plan for the addition.

MLB owners add 'flip tax' caveat with A's move to Vegas

The Oakland A's have been cleared to move to Las Vegas. but not without a tricky little clause which would penalize owner John Fisher should he immediately attempt to sell.

Former Cy Young winner undecided about future

Former Cy Young winner and six-time All-Star Zack Greinke is undecided on his playing status for 2024.

Don Mattingly, Rickie Weeks among possible Brewers manager candidates

With Monday’s news that Craig Counsell would not only be leaving but is joining the division rival Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Brewers fans are understandably left wondering where the club goes next. Some intriguing names have surfaced.

Four possible landing spots for Joey Votto

Joey Votto has seen and done a great deal over his 17-year career with the Cincinnati Reds. Now he's doing something new...experiencing free agency.

Red Sox willing to trade top prospect?

Craig Breslow has taken on a big task in turning a Boston Red Sox around a franchise that finished dead last in the AL East this past season. Will he use big, bold moves in an effort to achieve his goal?

Reliever Joe Jiménez gets welcome news from Braves

With the World Series coming to a conclusion on Wednesday night, the baseball world will shift its entire focus to the offseason.

Corey Seager named World Series MVP for the second time

Corey Seager was named MVP of the 2023 World Series after helping lead his club to its first championship in franchise history.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto wins third straight Sawamura Award ahead of potential move to MLB

Yoshinobu Yamamoto has been named the winner of Japan's Eiji Sawamura Award for the third consecutive year ahead of a potential move to Major League Baseball this winter.

Former Giants star could get fourth World Series ring if Diamondbacks beat Rangers

Madison Bumgarner hasn't pitched for the Arizona Diamondbacks since the club released him at the end of April, but the veteran left-hander could still end up adding to his trophy case.

Ketel Marte is the key to the Diamondbacks' World Series hopes

Expectations have already been shattered by the Diamondbacks as they'll play in just their second World Series in franchise history. 

Yankees, Padres have talked trade involving former World Series champ

While it's still early, the Yankees and Padres have at least had a preliminary conversation about a potential trade.

New York Mets receive permission to interview Craig Counsell

Will David Stearns be able to poach the beloved Brewers manager?

Red Sox set to hire former World Series champ to run front office

Following weeks of seeing candidates remove themselves from consideration even before an interview, the Boston Red Sox are finally going to appoint someone in charge of the front office.

Former Nationals pitcher reaches rare milestone in KBO

One year ago, with a roster crunch approaching, the Washington Nationals elected to non-tender right-hander Erick Fedde, a move that seemingly made a lot of sense given the pitcher's production and knowing that he would be out of options once the 2023 season began.

Why Red Sox should name Raquel Ferreira new GM

While speculation surrounding whom the Boston Red Sox will hire as their next general manager has run a wide spectrum of candidates, it is possible the team's best option has been a part of its front office all along.

Rays ace likely to draw trade interest

The free-agent pitching market is limited in higher-end right-handed options. Tyler Glasnow should be an intriguing option to some teams if the Rays do make him available. 

Cuban World Baseball Classic star pitcher receives release, could head to MLB

Numerous players stood out at last spring's World Baseball Classic, but few wowed quite like Yariel Rodriguez. Used as a starter by the Cuban squad, Rodriguez showcased an upper-90s fastball and a slider with extreme movement.

Mets slugger Pete Alonso hires Scott Boras

Extending power-hitting and fan-favorite slugger Pete Alonso may have just become more expensive for the New York Mets. The soon-to-be 29-year-old has hired Scott Boras as his new agent.

Diamondbacks extend GM, eliminating potential Red Sox return

For the first time since 2017, the Diamondbacks are in the postseason. The club took significant steps forward this season, improving their record by 10 wins from 2022 while infusing some rookies into key roles in the lineup, and ultimately earned a wild-card spot. 

San Diego's futile extra innings record matched only by the expansion Expos

Extra-innings games have not been kind to the San Diego Padres this season.

Three potential offseason targets for the Atlanta Braves

Major League Baseball's best team hardly has many holes in its lineup.

Three potential offseason targets for the Baltimore Orioles

The Orioles' collection of budding talent took a big step forward this season, propelling Baltimore to their first postseason berth since 2016 and on the cusp of an AL East division title.