The Mets have claimed outfielder Ji Hwan Bae off waivers from the Pirates, reports Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. It was reported earlier this week that the Bucs had put him on the wire. The Mets had an open 40-man spot and don’t need to make a corresponding move. More to come. … [Read more...] about Mets Claim Ji Hwan Bae
Braves Hire Jeremy Hefner, Antoan Richardson
The Braves announced that they have hired Jeremy Hefner as pitching coach and Antoan Richardson as first base coach. Henfer replaces Rick Kranitz while Richardson replaces Tom Goodwin. Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports that third base coach Fredi Gonzalez won’t be returning to Atlanta next year either. Atlanta is plucking a couple of coaches from a division rival. Over a month … [Read more...] about Braves Hire Jeremy Hefner, Antoan Richardson
Yankees To Exercise Club Option On Tim Hill
The Yankees are exercising their club option on Tim Hill, according to a report from ESPN’s Jorge Castillo. Hill will return to New York on a $3MM salary in 2026. More to come. … [Read more...] about Yankees To Exercise Club Option On Tim Hill
Mets Acquire Joey Gerber
The Mets have acquired right-hander Joey Gerber in a trade with the Rays, MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo reports. Tampa Bay will receive cash in return for Gerber, who was one of six players the Rays designated for assignment yesterday. After making his big league debut in the form of 17 games and 15 2/3 innings of 4.02 ball with the Mariners in 2020, Gerber then missed virtually … [Read more...] about Mets Acquire Joey Gerber
Mets Exercise Club Option On Brooks Raley, Decline Drew Smith’s Club Option
The Mets have exercised their $4.75MM club option on left-hander Brooks Raley for the 2026 season, according to MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo. New York also declined its $2MM club option on right-hander Drew Smith for 2026, as per an MLBPA media release that listed Smith as a new entry to the free agent market. Raley and Smith were each working on one-year contracts with the Mets … [Read more...] about Mets Exercise Club Option On Brooks Raley, Decline Drew Smith’s Club Option
