NEWS
The Angels announced that owner Arte Moreno will not be selling the team and will continue ownership throughout the 2023 season and beyond.
The Braves announced that they signed manager Brian Snitker to a contract extension through 2025.
The BBWAA elected one new Hall of Famer, Scott Rolen (76.3). The next closest were Todd Helton (72.2), Billy Wagner (68.1), Andruw Jones (58.1), Gary Sheffield (55) Carlos Beltran (46.5), Jeff Kent (46.5), Alex Rodriguez (35.7), Manny Ramirez (33.2), Omar Vizquel (19.5) and Andy Pettitte (17).
TRANSACTIONS
The Twins acquired OF Michael A. Taylor from the Royals. The Royals will receive RHP prospect Steven Cruz (Twins #28 prospect) and minor league LHP Evan Sisk.
The Red Sox acquired SS Adalberto Mondesi and a PTBNL from the Royals. The Royals will receive LHP Josh Taylor.
The A’s have signed 1B Jesus Aguilar to a 1 year/$3 million contract.
The Tigers signed INF Cesar Hernandez to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Dbacks signed RHP Jeurys Familia to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Rays and LHP Jeffrey Springs agreed to a 4 year/$31 million contract extension with a club option for a 5th season.
The Orioles acquired LHP Cole Irvin and minor league RHP Kyle Virbitsky from the A’s. The A’s will receive SS prospect Darell Hernaiz (Orioles #16 prospect).
The Rangers re-signed RHP Ian Kennedy to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Rays and RHP Pete Fairbanks agreed to a 3 year/$12 million contract extension with a club option for a 4th season.
The Nationals signed RHP Alex Colome to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Mets and 2B Jeff McNeil agreed to a 4 year/$50 million contract extension with a club option for a 5th season.
The Rangers signed OF Clint Frazier to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Rays and INF Yandy Diaz agreed to a 3 year/$24 million contract extension with a club option for a 4th season.
The Phillies have signed UT Josh Harrison to a 1 year/$2 million contract.
The Giants have signed C Roberto Perez to a major league deal.
RUMORS
The Orioles are still exploring rotation addiditions.
The Royals are still in touch with RHP Zack Greinke.
The White Sox have expressed interest in trading for Royals INF Nicky Lopez.
The Yankees have shown interest in OF David Peralta.
RHP Michael Wacha is seeking a 2-year deal.