NEWS
Clayton Kershaw (USA) and Seiya Suzuki (Japan) will play in the upcoming WBC.
Tom Browning passed away at the age of 62. He was an All-Star with the Reds in 1991 and won a World Series in 1990. On September 16, 1988 he pitched the 12th perfect game in MLB history, beating the Dodgers 1-0.
The Yankees have named Aaron Judge as the 16th captain in franchise history.
MLB announced that the 324-game suspension imposed on Trevor Bauer has been reduced to 194 games. He has already served the entirety of that ban and will be reinstated immediately.
TRANSACTIONS
The White Sox signed OF Billy Hamilton to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Dodgers signed OF Bradley Zimmer to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Astros have signed OF Michael Brantley to a 1 year/$12 million contract plus incentives.
The Red Sox have signed 3B Justin Turner to a 1 year/$15 million contract with a player option for the 2024 season plus incentives.
The Pirates acquired 1B/OF Connor Joe from the Rockies. The Rockies will receive minor league RHP Nick Garcia.
The Padres have signed RHP Seth Lugo 2 years/$15 million contract with a opt-out after year 1.
The Braves have signed OF Jordan Luplow to a 1 year/$1.4 million contract.
The Orioles have signed RHP Mychal Givens to a 1 year/$3 million contract with a mutual option for the 2024 season.
The Royals have signed RHP Jordan Lyles to a 2 year/$17 million contract with performance bonuses.
The Padres have signed INF/OF Matt Carpenter to a 1 year/$12 million contract and a player option for the 2024 season.
The Mets have signed RHP Adam Ottavino to a 2 year/$14.5 million contract with a opt-out after year 1.
The A’s have signed RHP Drew Rucinski to a 1 year/$3 million contract with a club option for the 2024 season.
The Angels have signed UT Brandon Drury to a 2 year/$17 million contract.
The Mets have signed 3B Carlos Correa to a 12 year/$315 million contract.
The Pirates signed RHP Tyler Chatwood to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Red Sox signed UT Niko Goodrum to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Angels signed INF Jake Lamb to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Orioles acquired C James McCann and cash from the Mets. The Mets will receive a PTBNL.
The Reds have signed 1B/OF Wil Myers to a 1 year/$7.5 million contract with a mutual option for the 2024 season.
The Cubs have signed C Tucker Barnhart to a 2 year/$6.5 million contract plus incentives.
The Nationals claimed INF Jeter Down off waivers from the Red Sox.
The Cubs have signed LHP Drew Smyly to a 2 year/$19 million contract with a mutual option for the 2025 season.
The Phillies have signed RHP Craig Kimbrel for 1 year/$10 million contract.
The Giants have signed OF Michael Conforto to a 2 year/$36 million contract with a opt-out after year 1.
The Giants have signed LHP Taylor Rogers to a 3 year/$33 million contract.
The Blue Jays acquired OF/C Daulton Varsho from the Dbacks. The Dbacks will receive OF Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and C Gabriel Moreno.
RUMORS
The Twins are interested in OF AJ Pollock.
The Orioles are drawing interest from other clubs in SS Jorge Mateo.
The Mets are among the teams showing interest in White Sox RHP Liam Hendriks.
The Red Sox have had discussions with Marlins about UT Joey Wendle.
The Angels seek 1 more starting pitcher and are considering RHP Corey Kluber.
The Padres have shown interest in RHP Nathan Eovaldi.
Teams are calling Red Sox to see if LHP Chris Sale is available in trades.