Left-hander Rich Hill doesn’t want to use the word but it seems to be leaning towards retirement. Appearing on the Baseball Isn’t Boring podcast, Hill was asked by host Rob Bradford if he was retiring and said “I don’t have any plans on playing next year.” The situation is somewhat analogous to that of Joe Kelly, who announced on the same podcast last month that he didn’t want … [Read more...] about Rich Hill Not Planning To Play In 2026
Orioles Claim Marco Luciano
The Orioles have claimed outfielder Marco Luciano off waivers from the Pirates, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR. The Bucs designated him for assignment last month. The O’s will need to make a corresponding move to open a 40-man spot. DFA limbo is normally capped at one week but the rules are clearly different around the holidays, even if the specifics of the exceptions … [Read more...] about Orioles Claim Marco Luciano
Where Can The Pirates Turn For Another Bat?
The Pirates clearly entered the 2025-26 offseason with ambitious goals. They've spoken in the past about wanting to lure more free agents and make impact additions in the lineup, but both comments from Pittsburgh brass and the reporting surrounding their early offseason endeavors struck a different tenor. The Pirates' reported willingness to offer Josh Naylor in the vicinity of … [Read more...] about Where Can The Pirates Turn For Another Bat?
MLBTR Podcast: Contracts For Imai And Okamoto, And Thoughts On The Pirates And Giants
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… The Astros signing Tatsuya … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Contracts For Imai And Okamoto, And Thoughts On The Pirates And Giants
Phillies Acquire Chase Shugart
The Phillies announced that they have acquired right-hander Chase Shugart from the Pirates. Pittsburgh receives minor league infielder Francisco Loreto in return. The Bucs had designated Shugart for assignment last week to open a 40-man spot for Ryan O’Hearn. Philly had a 40-man vacancy but their roster is now full. Shugart, 29, has tossed 53 2/3 innings in his career. The … [Read more...] about Phillies Acquire Chase Shugart