MLB Free Agency
Charlie Blackmon exercises player option, will return to Rockies in 2022, per report
Blackmon will return to Colorado and earn $21,333,333 in 2022.
Dodgers’ Trevor Bauer will not exercise opt out, per report
In an unsurprising development, Bauer will not hit the free agent market this offseason.
Rockies sign Antonio Senzatela, C.J. Cron to contract extensions
The Rockies bring back their best hitter in 2021 and lock up a key rotation piece.
Braves sign Charlie Morton to one-year, $20 million extension with club option for 2023
A strong 2021 season earns the 37-year-old another lucrative deal with the Braves.
Cardinals’ Yadier Molina to retire following 2022 season
Molina will retire at the conclusion of his recently signed one-year, $10 million extension.
Braves sign Travis d’Arnaud to two-year extension with club option for 2024
d’Arnaud will earn $16 million over the next two seasons.
Padres close to deal with Jake Arrieta, per report
The Padres will try to resurrect the 35-year-old starter’s career as they look to maintain their NL Wild Card spot.
Giants sign Brandon Crawford to two-year, $32 million extension
Crawford stays with the team he grew up rooting for.
Dodgers sign Cole Hamels to major league deal, per report
Hamels will earn a guaranteed $1 million plus $200,000 per start.
White Sox sign Lance Lynn to two-year, $38 million extension with club option for 2024
The veteran right-hander avoids free agency and will stay in Chicago.
Dodgers to sign Albert Pujols to major league deal, per report
The legendary slugger joins the defending World Series champs.
Angels sign Steve Cishek, Tony Watson to one-year, $1 million deals
The Angels have now added four veteran relievers in the last two days.
Mets sign Taijuan Walker, per report
The Mets fortify the back of their rotation with the addition of Walker.
Dodgers bring Justin Turner back on two-year deal
Turner stays with the club that helped him establish himself as one of the best hitters in the majors.
Padres sign Mark Melancon, per report
The Padres’ bullpen gets a nice boost with the addition of the three-time All-Star reliever.
Every MLB team’s biggest remaining need for 2021
Spring training is right around the corner and many players remain unsigned
Trevor Bauer signs three-year, $102 million deal with Dodgers
The reigning NL Cy Young winner signs with his hometown team.
Brewers sign Kolten Wong to two-year, $18 million deal with club option for 2023, per report
After being let go by the Cardinals, Wong signs with one of St. Louis’ NL Central rivals.
Twins sign Nelson Cruz to one-year, $13 million deal, per report
Cruz returns to Minnesota for a third season.
Giants to sign Tommy La Stella to three-year deal, per report
The Giants’ (relatively) busy offseason continues with the addition of an infield bat.
Phillies sign J.T. Realmuto to five-year, $115.5 million deal, per report
The Phillies bring back the best catcher in baseball.
Angels sign José Quintana to one-year, $8 million deal, per report
The Angels will attempt to resurrect the former All-Star lefty’s career.
Blue Jays sign George Springer to six-year, $150 million deal, per report
After months of speculation, Springer finally lands with the Blue Jays.
Blue Jays in agreement with Kirby Yates on one-year deal, per report
The Blue Jays continue their busy offseason by signing a veteran closer.
Yankees agree to deal with Corey Kluber, per report
The two-time Cy Young winner will help fill out the back of the Yankees’ rotation.
White Sox sign Liam Hendriks to three-year, $54 million deal with club option for 2024, per report
The White Sox continue their busy offseason by signing the best reliever on the market.
Padres reach deal with Ha-seong Kim, per report
With Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr., and Jake Cronenworth in the fold, it’ll be interesting to see how San Diego finds at-bats for Kim.
Giants sign Anthony DeSclafani to one-year, $6 million deal
After resurrecting the careers of Kevin Gausman and Drew Smyly in 2020, the Giants will try the same formula with DeSclafani in 2021.
Rays bring back Mike Zunino on one-year deal with option for 2022, per report
The AL champs bring back their starting catcher.
Mets nearing four-year deal with James McCann, per report
Two years after being non-tendered, McCann earns a lucrative long-term deal with the Mets.
Marcus Stroman accepts Mets’ qualifying offer
Even after a controversial exit from the Mets in 2020, Stroman returns to Queens for 2021.
Six MLB free agents receive qualifying offers
The free agents have until Nov. 11 to accept the one-year, $18.9 million offers.