Law: In NL East arms race, Phillies spend big on Zack Wheeler
Philadelphia handed out $118 million for a pitcher who could help catch a Braves team that also reinforced its rotation.
Philadelphia handed out $118 million for a pitcher who could help catch a Braves team that also reinforced its rotation.
Hoping for a busy week of moves in San Diego? So are we. Here are some deals that would get everyone talking.
The Twins announced plans Wed. to increase the length & height of Target Field's safety netting, becoming the 14th team to install or commit to extensions since a toddler's 5/29 head injury on a foul liner in Houston. They join the Astros, Braves, Brewers, Chisox, D-backs, Dodgers, Jays, Nats, O's, Phils, Pirates, Rangers & Royals.
Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco was named the AL Comeback Player of the Year, and Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson won the award on the NL side.
Landing the lefty is another aggressive move on the hot stove, but Atlanta still has a major hole to fill.
Cole Hamels, who went 7-7 with a 3.81 ERA and 143 strikeouts during an injury-plagued season with the Cubs in 2019, signed a one-year, $18 million deal with the Braves.
Left-hander Cole Hamels and the Atlanta Braves are in agreement on a one-year, $18 million deal, sources tell ESPN.
Kris Bryant to Cincy? Anthony Rendon on the Rangers? We dream up a major hot stove splash for every squad.
The Braves did not offer a 2020 contract to Charlie Culberson on Monday, making the popular utility player a free agent. Atlanta also did not offer contracts to catcher John Ryan Murphy and outfielder Rafael Ortega.
The Atlanta Braves signed catcher Travis d'Arnaud to a two-year, $16 million contract on Sunday, the team announced.
Catcher Travis d'Arnaud is headed to the Atlanta Braves on a two-year, $16M deal. Atlanta has made three of the four free agent signings this winter and now guaranteed $69 million to d'Arnaud, Will Smith and Chris Martin. A nice start to the winter for the Braves.
If you could have one thing you really wanted for your favorite team, what would you be willing to give up?
Chris Martin, whom the Braves acquired from the Rangers at the trade deadline last season, will return to Atlanta after signing a two-year, $14 million deal.
At his first news conference with the Braves on Tuesday, Georgia native Will Smith said he's fine with pitching in any inning and is happy to move close to home.
The Braves signed free-agent closer Will Smith to a three-year, $39 million contract on Thursday.
Here's a breakdown on all the winners -- from Rookie of the Year to Cy Young and MVP -- why they won and what it all means.
Atlanta is a good landing spot for Will Smith, fantasy-wise, as a lefty who can neutralize the left-handed leanings of SunTrust Park. That contract assures he'll close, strengthening his top-five-reliever case. Ultimately, I think he'll settle at RP6 in my rankings.
Right-handed reliever Darren O'Day is guaranteed $2.75 million as part of the one-year contract he reached to return to the Atlanta Braves.
If the champs can't hold on to their stars, what is their Plan B? Who else in the division will go all-in?
Will late injuries cost Mike Trout and Christian Yelich an MVP? Which Astros pitcher will win the Cy Young? Awards season is here.
Darren O'Day has agreed to a one-year, $2.25 million contract to remain with the Braves.
The Texas Rangers have expressed interest in Josh Donaldson as they head into an offseason in which they have money to spend. The Rangers are making third base and starting pitching a priority, and Donaldson is coming off a phenomenal season with Atlanta.
Angels outfielder Mike Trout has received his seventh Silver Slugger Award after batting .291 with 45 home runs and 104 RBIs this season.
Sorry, Detroit: Your team follows in the footsteps of other recent biggest losers. Where did every other club fall?
Tony Clark's criticism of Braves exec Alex Anthopoulos was the latest labor skirmish for players facing another slow burn on the hot stove.
TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Atlanta | 97 | 65 | .599 | - | L3 |
Washington | 93 | 69 | .574 | 4 | W8 |
New York | 86 | 76 | .531 | 11 | W3 |
Philadelphia | 81 | 81 | .500 | 16 | L1 |
Miami | 57 | 105 | .352 | 40 | W1 |