Yankees Ace Gerrit Cole Opts Out To Possibly Become Free Agent

There are still a few days before MLB free agents can sign with new teams but the stove is already heating up. New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has opted out of his contract to possibly become a free agent. However, this comes with an asterisk. The Yankees have the chance to void the opt-out… read more

Sox Populi 2024 White Sox Minor League All-Star Team: Abraham Núñez

Based on his buff debut at 17 in the DSL, it’s arguable Núñez disappointed slightly Stateside, despite being the only primary center fielder selected on our All-Star squad. But there’s still reason for optimism as he re-sets and strikes out on a full season of pro ball next year, at Kannapolis.

Rockies acquire Owen Miller from Brewers

The Colorado Rockies have acquired utilityman Owen Miller from the Milwaukee Brewers for cash considerations, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. Miller, 28 this month, has spent parts of four MLB seasons since being drafted in the third round by the San Diego Padres in 2018. In 2020 he was traded to the… read more

Sharing Sox Podcast 138 — What will we do until spring?

Father and son cover the World Series (and New York’s collapse), the hiring of manager Will Venable, and the future of Yoán Moncada and Andrew Vaughn

Randal Grichuk declines mutual option with Arizona Diamondbacks

Outfielder Randal Grichuk has decided to decline his mutual option with the Arizona Diamondbacks, effectively making him a free agent. The option was worth $6 million but Grichuk will receive a $1.75 million buyout after hitting both 200 and 250 plate appearances which added $1.25 million to his initial buyout of $500,000 per Ethan Hullihen… read more

Baltimore Orioles acquire Daz Cameron

After getting swept in the Wild Card round of the postseason, the Baltimore Orioles kicked off their 2024-25 offseason by acquiring outfielder Daz Cameron from the Athletics in exchange for cash considerations. Originally drafted 37th overall by the Houston Astros in 2015, Cameron, 28 in January, initially made his debut in 2020 with the Detroit… read more

Braves ship Jorge Soler to Angels, acquire Griffin Canning

The 2024-25 MLB offseason is officially underway as the Atlanta Braves have traded slugging outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for right-handed pitcher Griffin Canning. Soler, 32, seemed an obvious trade candidate for the Braves after he was acquired mid-season from the San Francisco Giants in a desperation move to… read more

Los Angeles Dodgers Win World Series; Freddie Freeman Captures MVP Trophy

The Los Angeles Dodgers made sure the New York Yankees would not pull off an unprecedented World Series comeback from a 3-0 deficit. Instead, the visiting Dodgers staged a comeback of their own to stun the Yankees 7-6 in Game 5 to capture their eighth World championship. YANKEES BUILD … New York amassed a 5-0… read more

Rockies to entertain trading Cal Quantrill

The Colorado Rockies aren’t expected to do much this offseason outside of potentially adding some veterans on cheaper deals while aiming to slash payroll if possible. Since Charlie Blackmon’s $13 million is coming off the books along with Daniel Bard’s $9.5 million, the Rockies’ only other pending free agent is catcher Jacob Stallings. While Stallings… read more

Chicago White Sox Managerial Search Update: Did Chris Getz His Man?

Reports broke late last night that the South Siders will hire Texas Rangers associate manager Will Venable to fill their manager vacancy.

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