Tim Dierkes

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MLB Mailbag:

1 day ago | mlbtraderumors.com | Tim Dierkes

This week's mailbag gets into potential Giants trade targets, long shot front of the rotation trade candidates this summer, players who might retire after the season, and much more. Todd asks:Since the Giants have done so much better than expected, chances of them doing something significant before the trade deadline seem likely. Who do you expect the Giants to be pursuing, or at least who should they be pursuing? The Giants sit at 15-9 with a 47% chance at the playoffs.
Free Agent Prediction Contest Winners Notified

2 days ago | mlbtraderumors.com | Tim Dierkes

4,344 people entered into our 2024-25 MLB Free Agent Prediction Contest, and only one was able to manage a batting average over .230. Congratulations to Allan Cameron, who correctly predicted the destinations of 13 out of 48 free agents for a robust .271 average! No one else topped 11.
MLB Mailbag: Arenado, Rangers, Red Sox, Angels, Giants

1 week ago | mlbtraderumors.com | Tim Dierkes

Today's mailbag gets into Nolan Arenado's future with the Cardinals, offensive struggles for the Rangers and Red Sox, hot starts for the Angels and Giants, and much more. Sam asks:Arenado is off to a pretty good start with his surface level stats but his batted ball profile is still pretty bad. Barring an injury to a third baseman on a contender, is he going to be playing for the Cardinals for the next 3 years? Arenado, 34 today, has an excellent 136 wRC+ through 74 plate appearances.
MLB Mailbag:

2 weeks ago | mlbtraderumors.com | Tim Dierkes

This week's mailbag gets into PTBNL trades, the Brewers' recent trade history, the Mariners' inactivity, and questions about players such as Jordan Romano, Andy Pages, and Brett Baty. Scott asks:When a trade happens that includes a Player to be named later or cash considerations, like between the Red Sox and Brewers, how is it determined which goes - a player or cash?
Fantasy Baseball Subscriber Chat With Nicklaus Gaut

3 weeks ago | mlbtraderumors.com | Tim Dierkes

Nicklaus Gaut is off the IL after a wrist injury, and he'll be chatting live with Trade Rumors Front Office subscribers Monday at 11am central time. Get your question in early or participate in the live event at the link below! Unlock Subscriber-Exclusive Articles Like This One With a Trade Rumors Front Office Subscription Join exclusive weekly live chats with Anthony. Remove ads and support our writers. Access GM-caliber tools like our MLB Contract Tracker
Offseason In Review: Chicago White Sox

1 month ago | mlbtraderumors.com | Tim Dierkes

The White Sox hired a new manager and cashed in Garrett Crochet for prospects, otherwise making affordable, low-ceiling additions. Major League SigningsMartin Perez, SP: one year, $5MM. Includes $10MM mutual option for 2026 with a $1.5MM buyoutJosh Rojas, 3B: one year, $3.5MMMike Tauchman, LF/RF: one year, $1.95MMMichael A.
Offseason In Review: Chicago Cubs

1 month ago | mlbtraderumors.com | Tim Dierkes

The Cubs added star power in the Kyle Tucker trade, but otherwise made modest additions despite several other big swings. Major League SigningsMatthew Boyd, SP: two years, $29MM. Includes $15MM mutual option for 2027 with a $2MM buyoutCarson Kelly, C: two years, $11.5MM. Includes $7.5MM mutual option for 2027 with a $1.5MM buyoutJustin Turner, 1B/DH: one year, $6MM. Includes a $10MM mutual option with a $2MM buyoutColin Rea, SP/RP: one year, $5MM.
MLB Mailbag: Skenes, Bregman, Nationals, Alcantara

1 month ago | mlbtraderumors.com | Tim Dierkes

This week's mailbag gets into how long Paul Skenes will stay a Pirate, Alex Bregman opt-out scenarios, the NL East favorite, extensions for young Nationals players, potential Sandy Alcantara trade returns, the automated ball-strike system, and much more. John asks:I figure the Bucs' cheap owner will trade Skenes before his first arbitration year because he will never pay that kind of salary. If I'm right, when is his final year in Pittsburgh?
MLB Mailbag: Nationals, Painter, Royals, Yankees, Mets

1 month ago | mlbtraderumors.com | Tim Dierkes

Today's mailbag gets into the Nationals' offseason approach, the accuracy of preseason win projections, what Andrew Painter will do this year, the Royals' outfield, how small market teams can compete, the Yankees' third base situation, the Mets' rotation, and more. Steve asks:The Nationals have now spent over $50 million in this offseason on new acquisitions. Do you like their strategy of building depth with upside players with lower $ risk per player to keep the books clean for the coming years?
MLB Mailbag: Devers, Vlad, Rizzo, Mets, Phillies, Sean Murphy

2 months ago | mlbtraderumors.com | Tim Dierkes

This week's mailbag covers the Rafael Devers situation, potential Vladimir Guerrero Jr. scenarios, fits for Anthony Rizzo, whether the Braves should've traded Sean Murphy, and questions involving the Mets and Phillies. Clarke asks:Devers says 3B is his, Story is at SS, Campbell at 2B and Casas says he's at first and Bregman is at 2B and to heck with the kids. Meanwhile, Yoshida insists he's ready to DH and play outfield. Sounds like an accident waiting to happen. What say you?