Astros general manager Dana Brown left the door open yesterday to trading either outfielder Kyle Tucker or left-hander Framber Valdez this winter. Today, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 (X link) reports that the Yankees and Cubs are two clubs interested in Tucker. The news isn’t especially surprising. Tucker is one of the best players in the league and it would actually be more of a … [Read more...] about Yankees, Cubs Interested In Kyle Tucker
Cubs Interested In A.J. Minter, Kyle Finnegan
The Cubs have been expected to make moves to bolster their bullpen this offseason even after acquiring right-hander Eli Morgan from the Guardians last month, and two names have emerged that Chicago has reported interest in. Jon Morosi of MLB Network writes that the Cubs are among the teams with interest in left-hander A.J. Minter, while ESPN’s Jesse Rogers notes that the club … [Read more...] about Cubs Interested In A.J. Minter, Kyle Finnegan
White Sox Hire Joel McKeithan As Assistant Hitting Coach
The White Sox announced their finalized coaching staff on Monday afternoon. The only previously unreported addition was the hiring of Joel McKeithan as assistant hitting coach. The Sox also revealed that former interim manager Grady Sizemore is taking the title of offensive coordinator. McKeithan, 32, spent two years as Cincinnati’s hitting coach. The Reds found more success in … [Read more...] about White Sox Hire Joel McKeithan As Assistant Hitting Coach
Yankees Expected To Move Aaron Judge Back To Right Field In 2025
Reigning AL MVP Aaron Judge is currently expected to move back to his longtime position of right field for the 2025 season, according to MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch. Judge has appeared in right field during more than 75% of his career games in the outfield but played center field almost exclusively in 2024 in order to accommodate the addition of Juan Soto to the club’s lineup. Now … [Read more...] about Yankees Expected To Move Aaron Judge Back To Right Field In 2025
Yankees, Mets Among Top Suitors For Garrett Crochet
One day after the Mets and Yankees finished battling for the top free agent, they’re in the competition for arguably the winter’s #1 trade candidate. Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of the Athletic report that the New York teams are currently the most aggressive suitors for White Sox’s lefty Garrett Crochet. The Athletic writes that the Red Sox and Phillies have also expressed … [Read more...] about Yankees, Mets Among Top Suitors For Garrett Crochet