Former Orioles pitching director Chris Holt has reached an agreement to become the Red Sox’ new bullpen coach, reports Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com. Holt has already received a formal offer, and the hiring could become official next week, per Kubatko. Holt departed Baltimore’s staff at the end of the season as the organization underwent a coaching overhaul in the wake of a … [Read more...] about Red Sox To Name Chris Holt Bullpen Coach
Nick Pivetta Unlikely To Accept Qualifying Offer
Red Sox right-hander Nick Pivetta was one of the more surprising recipients of a $21.05MM qualifying offer earlier this month, but he’s likely to reject the offer in search of a multi-year deal, reports ESPN’s Jeff Passan, who suggests that “at least” a three-year deal should be waiting for the righty, who’s heading into his age-32 season. Passan lists the Orioles, Cubs and … [Read more...] about Nick Pivetta Unlikely To Accept Qualifying Offer
D’Backs, Nationals, Yankees Among Teams Interested In Christian Walker
“At least six teams…plan to aggressively pursue” free agent first baseman Christian Walker, USA Today’s Bob Nightengale writes, adding that the Yankees, Nationals, and Diamondbacks are some of the teams involved in the hunt. The Mets are mentioned as perhaps more of a peripheral suitor, as Nightengale speculates that the Mets could chase Walker if Pete Alonso isn’t … [Read more...] about D’Backs, Nationals, Yankees Among Teams Interested In Christian Walker
Orioles, Vimael Machin Agree To Minor League Deal
The Orioles are signing infielder Vimael Machin to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training, reports ESPN’s Jorge Castillo. The former A’s infielder spent the past two seasons playing in the Mexican League and last appeared in a big league game during the 2022 season. Machin is a client of Usus Sports Management. Machin, 31, was the Athletics’ Rule 5 pick out … [Read more...] about Orioles, Vimael Machin Agree To Minor League Deal
Blue Jays, Orioles, Red Sox Interested In Max Fried
Left-hander Max Fried is one of the top pitchers available in free agency this offseason. The Blue Jays are one of the clubs with interest, per Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. Fried is also connected to the Jays by Jon Heyman of The New York Post, alongside the Orioles and Red Sox. Heyman also mentions that Yankees have checked in with Fried, as well as guys like Corbin … [Read more...] about Blue Jays, Orioles, Red Sox Interested In Max Fried