Managers & Top Front Office Executives On Expiring Contracts
2022/12/managers-top-front-office-executives-on-expiring-contracts-4.htmlNationals: President of baseball operations Mike Rizzo and manager Davey Martinez are both only signed through the 2023 season, as the Nationals exercised club options on both men back in July.
Free Agent Profile: Luke Voit
2023/01/free-agent-profile-luke-voit.htmlThe Yankees acquired Anthony Rizzo at the trade deadline and then re-signed him for 2022, replacing Voit at the cold corner.
Assessing The Yankees’ Options In Left-Field
2022/12/assessing-the-yankees-options-in-left-field.htmlThe Yankees have been one of baseball's busier teams this winter, bringing back Aaron Judge on a franchise-record nine-year, $360MM deal, while also adding Carlos Rodon and Tommy Kahnle and bringing back first-baseman Anthony Rizzo on a two-year pact.
Yankees In Agreement With Wilmer Difo
2022/12/yankees-in-agreement-with-wilmer-difo.htmlOn paper, a potential alignment would feature Anthony Rizzo at first, Gleyber Torres at second, Josh Donaldson at third and youngster Oswald Peraza at shortstop.
Cubs Sign Tucker Barnhart To Two-Year Deal
2022/12/cubs-closing-in-on-deal-with-tucker-barnhart.htmlThe club leaned into a rebuild in 2021, trading away Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez and Kris Bryant, among others.
Orioles Unlikely To Sign Trey Mancini
2022/12/orioles-unlikely-to-sign-trey-mancini.htmlFor the Cubs or any other club looking for first base upgrades, Jose Abreu, Josh Bell and Anthony Rizzo are…
Red Sox Release Eric Hosmer
2022/12/red-sox-designate-eric-hosmer-for-assignment.htmlMany of the top first baseman from this winter's free agent class have already been signed, with Jose Abreu, Josh Bell and Anthony Rizzo off the board.
Yankees Have Discussed Outfield Trades With Twins, Diamondbacks
2022/12/yankees-have-discussed-outfield-trades-with-twins-diamondbacks.htmlFirst of all, the lineup skews right-handed, with Anthony Rizzo the only lefty who is currently likely to get regular playing time.
Frank Schwindel Signs With NPB’s Orix Buffaloes
2022/12/frank-schwindel-signs-with-npbs-orix-buffaloes.htmlHowever, after Anthony Rizzo was traded to the Yankees, Schwindel received a call-up and never looked back.
Nationals Have Had Discussions With Jordan Lyles
2022/12/nationals-have-had-discussions-with-jordan-lyles.htmlNationals president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo said yesterday that the club plans to pursue rotation upgrades and it's possible they have some self-imposed urgency in that search.
Nationals Looking For Upgrades In Rotation, Lineup
2022/12/nationals-looking-for-upgrades-in-rotation-lineup.htmlNationals president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo met with the media at the Winter Meetings today.
Yankees Extend GM Brian Cashman
2022/12/yankees-extend-brian-cashman-general-manager.htmlThen again, recent trades for Jose Trevino, Clay Holmes and Anthony Rizzo have been excellent, and Harrison Bader shined with a brilliant postseason effort.
Guardians Made Three-Year Offer To Jose Abreu
2022/11/guardians-made-three-year-offer-to-jose-abreu.htmlThe first base market has been quite robust in the early days of the offseason, as Anthony Rizzo already re-signed with the Yankees, the Pirates traded for Ji-Man Choi and Carlos Santana, followed by Abreu signing with the Astros.
The Opener: Astros, First Basemen, Free Agent Prediction Contest Leaderboard
2022/11/the-opener-astros-first-basemen-free-agent-prediction-contest-leaderboard.htmlThe first base market has been surprisingly active so far this winter, as the Yankees re-signed Anthony Rizzo, the Pirates traded for Ji-Man Choi and signed Carlos Santana, and then Abreu landed with the Astros yesterday.
Latest On Nationals’ Sale Negotiations
2022/11/latest-on-nationals-sale-negotiations.htmlIt's hardly an ideal situation for general manager Mike Rizzo and his staff to construct their roster this offseason, although…
Latest On Yankees’ Free Agent Targets
2022/11/latest-on-yankees-free-agent-targets-2.htmlSince Anthony Rizzo has already been re-signed to solidify the first base position, New York's offseason plan on the position player side looks pretty set --- retain Judge, then add a less-expensive second outfielder (Conforto or Bellinger are both likely candidates for one-year contracts).
Who Will Be The Yankees’ Shortstop In 2023?
2022/11/who-will-be-the-yankees-shortstop-in-2023.htmlAside from Torres, the other infielders currently on the roster are on the older side, as Josh Donaldson is turning 37 next month while Anthony Rizzo and DJ LeMahieu will turn 34 and 35, respectively, during the next season.
Astros Eyeing Left-Handed Hitting Corner Outfielders
2022/11/astros-rumors-corner-outfielder-free-agent-left-handed.htmlThey reportedly had strong interest in first baseman Anthony Rizzo before he re-signed with the Yankees, and while they still have a hole at first base, they're also in the market for a left-handed-hitting corner outfielder, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
Offseason Outlook: Houston Astros
2022/11/offseason-outlook-houston-astros-13.htmlHouston was linked to Anthony Rizzo before he re-signed with the Yankees, and they're a viable fit for any of Josh Bell, Jose Abreu, Luke Voit or even a lower-cost Gurriel reunion.
Mariners Interested In Gleyber Torres
2022/11/mariners-interested-in-gleyber-torres.htmlOther than the newly re-signed Anthony Rizzo at first base, there's a lot of potential flux around New York's infield, given that DJ LeMahieu is still figuring out the best course of action to treat the toe injuries that hampered him last season.
National League Non-Tenders: 11/18/22
2022/11/national-league-non-tenders-11-18-22.htmlVizcaino was part of the Anthony Rizzo trade with the Yankees but didn't pitch in the minors this year.
Nationals Planning To Non-Tender Luke Voit, Erick Fedde
2022/11/nationals-planning-to-non-tender-luke-voit-erick-fedde.htmlThe club acquired Anthony Rizzo at the deadline to take over first base duties and then traded Voit to the Padres in the offseason.
Yankees, Isiah Kiner-Falefa Avoid Arbitration
2022/11/yankees-isiah-kiner-falefa-avoid-arbitration.htmlThe Yankee infield is broadly uncertain, though at least Anthony Rizzo is now re-signed and locked in at first base.
Cubs Add Four Players To 40-Man Roster
2022/11/cubs-add-four-players-to-40-man-roster.htmlAlcantara, 20, was the main prize in the deal sending Anthony Rizzo to the Yankees last summer.
Yankees To Re-Sign Anthony Rizzo To Multi-Year Deal
2022/11/yankees-to-re-sign-anthony-rizzo-to-multi-year-deal.htmlThe Yankees and Anthony Rizzo are in agreement to reunite on a two-year deal with a $40MM guarantee.
