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Insider: Yankees Expected To Pursue NPB Triple Crown Winner Teruaki Sato

Teruaki Sato of the Hanshin Tigers has entered the Major League Baseball posting system and must sign with a big league team by Dec. 1. Posted players usually have 45 days to sign, but the league is setting a new deadline that will force Sato and other posted stars to sign before a potential lockout.

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Cubs Should Move Quickly with Lockout Shortening Window for Posted NPB Players

The agreement between MLB and NPB allows for a 45-day negotiating window between posted players and prospective teams, but the lockout will shorten that significantly.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2

Potential Lockout Will Not Pause NPB Negotiating Window

Nippon Professional Baseball players made available to MLB teams through the posting system have 45 days to negotiate with teams. That timeframe will not change if there is a lockout in December, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 31

White Sox To Hire Matt Roffe As Scouting Director

The White Sox are set to hire Matt Roffe as their scouting director, Katie Woo and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic report. The team is not expected to announce the move until next week, per Scott Merkin of MLB.com.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / October 30

Mariners continue cart assembly, still seeking horse, reportedly hire CJ Gillman as hitting coach

The Seattle Mariners have reportedly hired CJ Gillman as a hitting coach to join their 2027 big league coaching staff, per Ken Rosenthal, Chandler Rome, and Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 30

Mariners To Hire CJ Gillman As Hitting Coach

The Mariners are set to hire CJ Gillman as the new hitting coach, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, Chandler Rome, and Spencer Nusbaum. Gillman formerly worked as Seattle’s minor league hitting coordinator from 2022-25, before spending last season as the Nationals’ director of hitting.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Fastball on SI / October 30

What to Expect Before the Lockout, Straight from Ken Rosenthal

After the Milwaukee Brewers won their first World Series title in franchise history, the focus has turned to the offseason, which is highly likely to be interrupted come December when the current Collective Bargaining Agreement expires.

Chicago White Sox News / Sox on 35th / October 29

Report: White Sox hire Milwaukee’s Matt Roffe as scouting director

The White Sox are hiring one of Milwaukee’s own just a day after their franchise captured its first World Series title. According to The Athletic’s Katie Woo and Ken Rosenthal, Matt Roffe will become the South Siders’ new scouting director, with his official title being Director, Amateur Acquisitions.

Ken Rosenthal News / Larry Brown Sports / October 29

Ken Rosenthal gets called out for 'disrespectful' question to Rays

Ken Rosenthal is still not doing his reputation very many favors.

Rays' Drew Rasmussen has massive praise for Brewers after World Series

Rays manager Kevin Cash at center of another controversial World Series pitching move

Brewers' Game 4 loss prevents them from matching postseason record co-owned by Yankees, White Sox

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

MLB News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Rays Weigh Pitching Plan Ahead of World Series Game 1 vs Brewers

The Tampa Bay Rays could have a surprise in store for their World Series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers as they consider their options for Game 1 on Friday.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / October 15

Rockies fire pitching coach Alon Leichman

According to reports by Ken Rosenthal and Keith Law of The Athletic, the Colorado Rockies have chosen to part ways with pitching coach Alon Leichman after just one season.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 15

Rockies Fire Pitching Coach Alon Leichman

The Rockies have parted ways with pitching coach Alon Leichman, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and Keith Law. Leichman held the position for just one season, as the Rox only hired the 37-year-old last December.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / October 8

MLB exploring changes to the regular season and playoffs

Major League Baseball (MLB) has issued a new proposal that could bring several changes to the regular season and postseason. One of them involves a 154-game schedule, bringing the number down from 162.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 7

Matt Kleine, Rob Cerfolio Candidates In Athletics’ GM Search

The Athletics are looking for a new front office leader. According to reporting from Patrick Mooney and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Brewers assistant general manager Matt Kleine is on the list of candidates, though it’s not specified if he has interviewed for the gig.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / October 1

Ken Rosenthal calls for major change to MLB playoffs bracket

As the 2026 MLB playoffs kicked off on Tuesday, insider Ken Rosenthal made it clear that he hopes for a change in the future. Rosenthal wants the bracket to be re-seeded after the Wild Card round, as he mentioned during an episode of “Foul Territory” on Tuesday.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 30

Tigers to part ways with two coaches

The Tigers are expected to make two coaching changes involving the major league staff. Assistant pitching coach Juan Nieves and first base coach Anthony Sanders will not be back with the club, reports Cody Stavenhagen and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

Atlanta Braves News / Trade Talk Sports / September 8

Insider Believes Ronald Acuña Jr. Could Hit Free Agency in Two Years

Ronald Acuña Jr. is one of the most talented players in baseball without question, but his availability, or lack thereof, has really limited the Atlanta Braves outfielder in recent years.

Atlanta Braves News / Larry Brown Sports / September 8

Notable update emerges on Ronald Acuña Jr’s future

Ronald Acuña Jr. may be nearing the end of his shelf life in Atlanta. The Atlanta Braves star outfielder Acuña would welcome extension talks with the team this offseason, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported on Monday.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 14

Jacob deGrom may have done the Braves a huge favor

Ken Rosenthal was all over the Braves’ interest in Jacob deGrom at the deadline, even going as far as to say a deal was essentially done — all Atlanta needed was deGrom’s approval, since he holds a full no-trade clause.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 4

Ken Rosenthal gets roasted for his MLB trade deadline reporting mistake

Ken Rosenthal pulled a Bob Nightengale during Monday’s MLB trade deadline. The Athletic reporter Rosenthal got roasted for a mistake that he made in reporting the trade of Foster Griffin.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / July 29

Ken Rosenthal pushes back on potential trade between Braves and Blue Jays

On paper, the Braves and the Blue Jays make perfect sense as trade partners. The Braves are obvious buyers sitting atop the NL East, while the Blue Jays are in last place in the AL East and 5.5 games back of the final wild card spot with several teams between them.

MLB News / HITC / June 10

Ken Rosenthal says we could see trades in June and the calendar says believe him

The trade deadline is still nearly two months away, but one of the most plugged-in reporters in the sport thinks the action might start early. Ken Rosenthal floated the idea that teams will not wait, and given how many clubs already know what they are, it is easy to believe him.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 5

Ken Rosenthal on if the potential lockout will affect the trade deadline

One intriguing aspect that must be considered at this year’s trade deadline is the potential MLB lockout currently threatening the 2027 season. Almost every notable MLB insider is expecting some form of work stoppage.

MLB News / The Spun / May 31

Ken Rosenthal Is Publicly Against An MLB Salary Cap

Major League Baseball is in discussions for a new collective bargaining agreement heading into the 2027 season and beyond. MLB's owners have proposed a salary cap system.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / March 20

Will Mets, Freddy Peralta sign extension before Opening Day?

Mets, Freddy Peralta seem to have understanding about possibly signing extension before Opening Day

Not long after the New York Mets acquired Peralta from the Milwaukee Brewers earlier this offseason, the 29-year-old who is set to reach free agency after the 2026 season wraps up suggested he could be open to signing an extension with the club before Opening Day.

Nolan McLean nearly had Mets' Carlos Mendoza 'jumping off the couch' during WBC final

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza made World Series promise to Howie Rose after retirement announcement

Legendary Mets announcer Howie Rose explains major career decision

The 'Last 200-K pitcher by MLB team' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 8, 2025

Ken Rosenthal discusses Braves selling at trade deadline

Coming off another excruciating one-run loss, the Braves now sit 12 games back in the NL East and eight games back of the final Wild Card spot with a plethora of teams standing in their way. Atlanta has lost 12 of their last 15 games, as well as their last eight straight games that have been decided by one run.