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1/20 8:00 PM Willy Adames (SS-SF) Blake Snell Throws Major Shade On Giants Fans After Signing with Dodgers. The San Francisco Giants have been unable to retain much of their talent this winter, much less add any externally. Yes, the addition of shortstop Willy Adames to a seven-year, $182 million contract and Justin Verlander to a one-year, $15 million deal helps fill holes, it doesn't exactly move the needle compared to last year's roster. One player they were unable to convince to remain in the Bay Area is two-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell who opted out of his contract with the Giants after the first year and signed a five-year, $182 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Snell, now playing for his third National League West team, has operated more of a mercenary up and down the coast of California for the last five seasons.
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/giants/san-francisco-giants...

1/20 6:21 PM A.J. Minter (P-NYM) Mets sign former Brook Hill star A.J. Minter. A.J. Minter has been tough on the Mets since his rookie season with the Atlanta Braves in 2017. The Mets will no longer have to face the lefty in the late innings of close games with the club signing the reliever to a two-year, $22 million contract, pending a physical, the Daily News confirmed. The Mets made a move for some much-needed relief help Friday with the free agent signing of Minter, a 31-year-old who has spent his entire career with the Braves. In 348 2/3 innings pitched, all with the team that drafted him in the second round in 2015 out of Texas A&M, Minter has posted a 3.28 career ERA (131 ERA+) with 36 saves.
Source: https://tylerpaper.com/sports/mets-sign-former-bro...

1/20 6:13 PM Bryce Harper (1B-PHI) Bryce Harper Was All Decked Out in Ohio State Gear at National Championship Game. Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper was out and enjoying his last weeks before spring training on Monday night, taking in the College Football Playoff championship game between Ohio State and Notre Dame. In addition to Harper, NBA star and Ohio native LeBron James was in attendance as well. A noted Ohio State fan, Harper has been around the Buckeyes multiple times this season, appearing on a FOX Sports pregame show back in October from Columbus.
Source: https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/news/phi...

1/20 6:04 PM Andrew McCutchen (DH-PIT) Pirates Add Andrew McCutchen to 40-Man Roster. The Pittsburgh Pirates made sure that they'll have one of their greats ready for the upcoming season. Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reported that the Pirates officially added Andrew McCutchen to the 40-man roster. The Pirates putting McCutchen on the 40-man roster will allow them to place him on the 26-man MLB roster, which then permits McCutchen to play for the team.
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/pirates/news/pittsburgh-pir...

1/20 5:43 PM Sean Newcomb (P-OAK) Red Sox Newcomer Looks To 'Take' Roster Spot After Up-And-Down Journey. It is hard for it to not cross Sean Newcomb's mind. But the odds being against Newcomb won't stop him from battling it out with Boston's other less-cemented lefty relievers –Brennan Bernardino, Chris Murphy, Zach Penrod — and fellow non-roster invitees for a spot with the Red Sox.
Source: https://nesn.com/2025/01/red-sox-newcomer-looks-to...

1/20 4:00 PM Kirby Yates (P-FA) Former Texas Rangers Closer Drew Interest From Dodgers Before Marquee Signing. Former Texas Rangers closer Kirby Yates is still waiting to find a home for the 2025 MLB season. Yates is coming off of a phenomenal showing in 2024 where he threw 61.2 innings and compiled a 1.17 ERA and 33 saves for the 2023 World Series champions. The Rangers signed Yates to a one-year, $4.5 million contract and he came through for the team despite the franchise failing to meet expectations just after winning their first franchise World Series. At 38 years old, Yates market has been limited this winter and he has an extensive injury history.
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/rangers/news/former-texas-r...

1/20 3:37 PM Kyle McCann (C-OAK) Could The A's Add This Former Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star Catcher?. As February is inching closer, and the A's have already spent some money improving their roster for the upcoming season, it's cool to look at what other positions the A's can improve at. Certainly, the club should be looking to add a left-hander to fill out the bullpen, but the catcher position is another spot that could be improved on before the season starts. In the 2024 season, Kyle McCann backed up Shea Langeliers. It's also worth noting that McCann hit well for the team in the first half, posting a .293 average and a .387 OBP.
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/athletics/news/could-the-a-...

1/20 3:30 PM Julio Rodriguez (OF-SEA) Julio Rodriguez Gives Praise to Seattle Mariners Legend Edgar Martinez For Hitting Advice. Speaking this week on a podcast in the Dominican Republic, Seattle Mariners star Julio Rodriguez gave big praise to team legend Edgar Martinez. Martinez took over as the team's hitting coach last August after manager Scott Servais and hitting coach Jarett Dehart were fired.
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/mariners/news/julio-rodrigu...

1/20 3:28 PM Juan Soto (OF-NYM) Mets six-time All-Star projected as 'bargain-bin' signing for AL contender. Turnover is a constant during the Major League Baseball offseason, and the New York Mets will continue to experience it during the coming weeks. The Mets have seen plenty of players come and go already this winter--Juan Soto in, Luis Severino out, just to name two. Designated hitter J.D. Martinez is looking to extend his career after an up-and-down one-year stint in Queens. A six-time All-Star and three-time Silver Slugger, Martinez will enter his age-37 season in 2025.
Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/new-york-mets/...

1/20 2:55 PM Max Scherzer (P-FA) MLB rumors: Blue Jays showing interest in Max Scherzer, market heating up for All-Star reliever. Here's the latest from baseball's hot stove
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-rumors-blue...