The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… The Pirates getting … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Three-Way Trade, Murakami’s Short-Term Deal, And Willson Contreras To Boston
Nationals To Sign Matt Mervis To Minor League Deal
The Nationals and first baseman Matt Mervis have agreed to a minor league deal with an invite to big league camp in spring training. Jon Heyman of The New York Post first reported that Mervis and the Nats had a deal in place. Andrew Golden of The Washington Post specified that it was a minor league deal with a camp invite. Mervis, 28 in April, hasn’t found much major league … [Read more...] about Nationals To Sign Matt Mervis To Minor League Deal
Players In DFA Limbo
When a team designates a player for assignment, he is removed from that club’s 40-man roster. The team then has a period of time with some ability to impact what is next for that player. This is colloquially referred to as “DFA limbo”. The team can trade the player to another club, unless the trade deadline has passed and the new offseason has not yet begun. The team can also … [Read more...] about Players In DFA Limbo
Nationals Hire Shawn O’Malley As Assistant Hitting Coach
The Nationals announced their full 2026 coaching staff this afternoon. The only new development is the hiring of Shawn O’Malley as one of two assistant hitting coaches. Andrew Aydt’s hiring in that role was reported in November, while the Nats hired lead hitting coach Matt Borgschulte shortly before the Winter Meetings. O’Malley joins a major league staff for the first time. … [Read more...] about Nationals Hire Shawn O’Malley As Assistant Hitting Coach
Orioles Interested In JoJo Romero
The Orioles have shown interest in Cardinals left-hander JoJo Romero, reports Derrick Goold of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The O’s join the Yankees and Mariners as club connected to Romero this month. Romero, 29, is one of the most straightforward trade candidates of the offseason. He is slated for free agency after the upcoming campaign. With the Cardinals rebuilding, there’s … [Read more...] about Orioles Interested In JoJo Romero