MLB Trade Rumors

The Reds have interest in veteran catcher James McCann, per a report from MLB.com’s Mark Sheldon. McCann has also received interest from the Orioles and Red Sox, though Baltimore’s recent deal with Gary Sanchez seemingly closes the door on a reunion. McCann, 34, was a starting-caliber catcher with the Tigers and White Sox earlier in his career but has settled into a backup role … [Read more...] about Reds Interested In James McCann

The 2024 Rule 5 draft took place this afternoon at the Winter Meetings in Dallas. The results of the draft are below. As a refresher, the Rule 5 draft is a way for players potentially talented enough for the big leagues but blocked by their current clubs to find opportunities elsewhere. Any players that were 18 and under at the time of their original signing and have played … [Read more...] about 2024 Rule 5 Draft Results

As starting pitchers continue to fly off the shelves, Nick Pivetta is one of the more established starters remaining on the open market. He’s already been linked to the Mets, and today the Reds have emerged as another suitor. The New York Post’s Joel Sherman reported earlier today that the Reds have checked in on Pivetta, implying their interest might have heightened after they … [Read more...] about Reds Showing Interest In Nick Pivetta

Dick Allen and Dave Parker were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, as revealed by the Classic Baseball Era committee tonight.  Parker (14 votes) and Allen (13) each received more than the minimum 12 of 16 votes necessary for induction.  Tommy John was the next-closest candidate with seven votes, and Ken Boyer, John Donaldson, Steve Garvey, Vic Harris and Luis Tiant each … [Read more...] about Dick Allen, Dave Parker Elected To Baseball Hall Of Fame

7:28pm: MLBNetwork’s Jon Morosi reported this evening that a Crochet deal coming together during the Winter Meetings this week is “increasingly possible.” What’s more, Morosi suggests that the Red Sox are “more willing” to listen on top shortstop prospect Marcelo Mayer than previously believed and could become a more significant factor in Crochet’s trade market if they make him … [Read more...] about Garrett Crochet Rumors: Cubs, Padres, Yankees, Red Sox, Reds