4 months ago

Dodgers Add Mexican Catcher Robert Saucedo Jr. for $250K

Los Angeles finalized an amateur deal with catcher Saucedo Jr., per reports, for a $250,000 bonus, during a signing ceremony in Mexico. A scout note in the announcement called him “strong arm and good athleticism behind the plate.” The teen joins the Dodgers’ Latin pipeline as the son of Roberto Saucedo, a Mexican League slugger credited with 300-plus homers.

By Nischay Rathore

4 months ago

Victor Caratini and Twins Agree to Two-Year, $14 Million Deal

Caratini hit .259 last year in his second season with the Houston Astros and set career bests with 12 homers and 46 RBIs. A switch-hitter, Caratini batted .268 versus right-handers and .208 against lefties. The deal is pending physical. With the 40-man roster full, the Twins will need to make a roster move before the signing can be made official.

By Ankit Sharma

4 months ago

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Commits to Great Britain for the World Baseball Classic

Great Britain will face USA, Mexico, Italy, and Brazil in group play in the Classic, set to begin on March 5, 2026. Chisholm avoided arbitration, signing a one-year, $10.2M contract to stay with the Yankees for 2026. The two-time All-Star posted a 242/.332/.481 slash line in 2025 and became just the third Yankee in franchise history to register a 30/30 campaign.

By Ankit Sharma

4 months ago

Former Mets GM Jim Duquette Gives Thumbs Up to Bo Bichette Acquisition

"Excellent move, I really like this one," Duquette said after Bichette signed a three-year, $126M deal with the Mets. With two knee injuries in the last year, there is indeed a risk element, but Duquette feels the move is a winner in the long term. Bichette recorded .311/.357/.483 with 44 doubles and 18 homers in 139 games in 2025.

By Ankit Sharma

4 months ago

Kyle Tucker's Deal With the Dodgers A Match Made in Heaven, Says Former Mets GM

Steve Phillips does not blame Tucker "for wanting the most money or going to the team that is the favorite to win the World Series". Tucker has "protection in the lineup" and can be "fifth or sixth in the order" and still make around $60M. For the Dodgers? "He adds length, depth, and balance to the lineup; another all-around player."

By Ankit Sharma

4 months ago

Ken Rosenthal’s Notebook Hits Justin Verlander, Reds Calls, Dodgers Plan

Per Rosenthal, Justin Verlander is drawing interest, but “no deal is close.” Teams keep calling Cincinnati about starters; the Reds stay open if a return helps. Teoscar Hernández is expected to stay with the Dodgers and move to left field. Kansas City looks unlikely to land Brendan Donovan or Jarren Duran. Rays checked on J.T. Realmuto.

By Nischay Rathore

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