MLB Rumors: Astros Want Bregman Contract; Eye Adames, Jorge Polanco as Backup Options
The Houston Astros are reportedly attempting to re-sign Alex Bregman and the team is also targeting potential replacements such as Willy Adames and
MLB rumors: Mets eye more pitching help, Cubs add veteran starter, Astros plot backup plan to Alex Bregman
To wit, the Mets added veteran right-hander Frankie Montas on a two-year contract on Sunday night.  Who'll be next to sign? Below, you can find all of Monday's moves, news, and notes. Even with Montas in tow,
Report: Astros eyeing former All-Star as potential Alex Bregman replacement
The Houston Astros may already have their fallback plan in place. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported on Monday that the Astros have expressed interest in veteran infielder Jorge Polanco as a Plan B in case Alex Bregman leaves.
Houston Astros 'Staying in Contact' With Two Potential Alex Bregman Replacements
The Houston Astros are continuing their efforts to re-sign Bregman, while also setting up contingencies. The team is staying in contact with Adames, and has expressed interest in another free agent, Jorge Polanco,
Houston Astros predicted to replace Alex Bregman’s bat with elite slugger from AL rival in free agency
One MLB insider believes that if the Houston Astros lose Alex Bregman in MLB free agency this offseason, they will
Astros GM responds to Alex Bregman trade chatter
That’s a rather firm rejection of any suggestion the Astros could look to deal the two-time All-Star before his final season under contract. Bregman will make $28.5M next year a
MLB Rumors: Mets Among Teams Interested in Yankees FA Clay Holmes as a Starter
MLB teams have shown a recent interest in transitioning bullpen arms back to starting roles, and Clay Holmes is among them.
Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami signals plans to transfer to MLB, announces 2025 as last NPB season
Yakult Swallows slugger Munetaka Murakami announced on Monday the 2025 season will be his last as part of Japan's Nippon ...
MLB News: Former Blue Jays, Mets Veteran Surprisingly Changes His Mind About Retiring
After saying for much of the 2024 season that he intended not to return in 2025, a veteran MLB outfielder said Monday he ...
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Japanese slugger Murakami eyeing move to MLB in 2026 (report)
One of Japan’s top sluggers is eyeing a move to Major League Baseball in 2026. According to a report from Yahoo Sports Japan, ...
The Golden At-Bat rule could give MLB a new shine. But is it worth it?
What if a team could choose one at-bat to send its best hitter to the plate even if it wasn’t that guy’s turn to hit? MLB ...
MLB Insider Hints San Francisco Giants Not Able To Afford Star Free Agent
The San Francisco Giants are expected to have a smaller payroll in 2025, a questionable decision. However, when Buster Posey ...
2025 MLB free-agent signing tracker, trades: Cubs sign LHP Matthew Boyd
MLB free agency is here! Here are the latest notable signings, trades and the top remaining free agents across the league.
MLB rumors: Rangers named 'intriguing fit' for Diamondbacks star
The Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks faced off in an unpredictable 2023 World Series. Just a year later, both teams ...
Blake Snell’s second chance, but a pop quiz on bad MLB contracts
This is The Athletic’s MLB newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Windup directly in your inbox. The Winter Meetings start ...
MLB Rumors: Willy Adames Open to Changing Position If Factors 'Fit His Desires'
Free-agent shortstop Willy Adames is one of the most popular players on the open market this winter, and he reportedly could ...