2 Related CLEARWATER, Fla. — Bryce Harper he wants the Philadelphia Phillies to add another big hitter to the lineup. The reigning NL MVP said Monday it would be “disappointing” if the Phillies didn’t sign Chris Bryant, Nick Castellanos or Kyle Schwarber. The team needs a left fielder, and president Dave Dombrowski said Sunday that … Read more
When (and if) baseball resumes in 2022, general managers will work much like NFL coaches at the start of games, with their first moves scheduled. At the start of the transaction, you can almost imagine Red Sox honcho Chaim Bloom, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman and his teammates looking at laminated cards, calling plays on … Read more
MLB’s so-called hot stove is up and running this month, there have already been some major signings, but that could come to a halt when the current collective bargaining agreement ends on December 1. If there is a closure, negotiations with the agents will stop until a new agreement is reached between the players and … Read more
The star outfielder of the Cincinnati Reds, Nick Castellanos, has exercised the opt-out clause in his contract and will become a free agent this offseason, a source confirmed to ESPN’s Buster Olney. Castellanos informed the Reds of his decision Thursday, reportedly opting out of the last two years and $ 34 million of his deal. … Read more
