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Paul Skenes is angry: he denies wanting to be traded to the Yankees

Let’s just say that things could be worse for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Why? Because the club is finally getting around to spending some money to build a good club around the squad’s fine rotation, which has shown promise in recent months.

Led by a Paul Skenes who’s still earning peanuts, can the Pirates hope to build something good? Who knows… but they’re boosting their chances with an owner who’s putting his hand in his pocket.

But all is not rosy.

The day Paul Skenes got hold of his Cy Young, rumors surfaced that the main man was keen to continue his career in the Bronx.

Why would he do that? To win.

Of course, Skenes is still a long way from full autonomy (four years) at the moment. But even so, it’s logical to believe that the rumours, which come from a former teammate, are true.

But the main interested party, whether it’s true or not, can’t let it live. And in a recent interview, the Pirates superstar set the record straight on the matter, after saying that he was angry for a few hours following the birth of the rumor.


What Skenes told the Dan Patrick Show is that he wants to do with the Pirates what he did in college (in the Air Force program): build a winning program, even if he’s playing in a place where winning isn’t customary.

He ended up winning with Air Force. But I should add that he also finished his NCAA career with LSU, a huge program…

I understand that Skenes, who has no control over his future right now, wants to win. And I don’t think the Pirates letting it be known that they want to spend a few days after the Skenes-to-New-York rumors is coincidental, by the way.

Chance can’t be that broad-minded. Right?

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Angels: after Taylor Ward, Jo Adell is set to leave

The Los Angeles Angels stunned the baseball world by screwing the Baltimore Orioles in the deal that sent Taylor Ward to Maryland in return for the services of young Grayson Rodriguez.

After this daylight robbery “with no hood”, the angels in our countryside still have their work cut out for them. Indeed, according to Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register and Jim Bowden of The Athletic, Jo Adell will be the next to lift the felts.

Los Angeles has glaring needs in center field and the third cushion, in addition to needing reinforcements on the mound. The latter has already begun to be addressed, courtesy of the Orioles’ largesse.

Sending Adell elsewhere could easily solve one of their problems. The latter is currently worth far more than Ward on the market, as he’s younger and still has two years of team control.

The 26-year-old outfielder exploded in 2025, hitting a team-high 37 long balls and recording 98 runs batted in during the season. He also posted an OPS of .778, putting him above league average for the first time in his Major League Baseball career.

This makes his trade value the highest since he was drafted in the first round of the 2017 MLB draft.

We can therefore expect the Angels to make another significant personnel move this off-season. While they probably won’t pull off a heist like they did with the O’s, it would be another step in the right direction for the California outfit, which has yet to make the playoffs since 2014.

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Surprise: Grayson Rodriguez traded to the Angels for Taylor Ward

We knew the Angels were likely to trade an outfielder this off-season. And now they have.

Taylor Ward, who had a breakout year, has been traded to the Baltimore Orioles. The club was looking for some power in the outfield, and it got it with Ward, who hit 36 home runs and produced 103 runs in 2025.

But in return for an outfielder who’s a year away from free agency, the Orioles gave away a player who will either make them look like a genius or set the club back several years.

Grayson Rodriguez goes to Anaheim.

The Angels get a pitcher who has the potential to lead a rotation when he’s at his best. He’s also under Angels control for the next four seasons.

But he hasn’t pitched since July 2024 due to elbow problems.

Do the Orioles figure Rodriguez doesn’t have what it takes to come back healthy? Because if not, it’s hard to understand why such a quality starter would walk away against a rental outfielder.

If there’s one thing the Orioles needed, it’s a pitcher. And they have plenty of outfielders who don’t play center.

If Ward has a great season in Maryland and Rodriguez never finds his footing, the Orioles can win this deal. But if the pitcher were to flourish in California, it would look very bad for the Orioles, who missed the playoffs in 2025 because of their pitchers.

It’s also worth noting that the Red Sox(who want to trade Jarren Duran or Wilyer Abreu) must be salivating at what a rental outfielder brought the Angels on the market.

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Blue Jays: Favorites for Kyle Tucker | Red Sox want Bo Bichette

Over the past few days, it has become clear that the Blue Jays have a very good chance of acquiring Kyle Tucker. Several people are talking about the Toronto club being the favorite in the matter.

And Jeff Passan, in a big rumor piece on ESPN’s website, confirmed that this is indeed the buzz around Major League Baseball this fall.


It’s not surprising, considering that the big names in the market are linked to the Blue Jays, a club with money and a desire to improve in the off-season.

The Blue Jays would love to give Vladimir Guerrero Jr. a quality left-handed hitter alongside him. That’s also why Kyle Schwarber is a name that’s been floating around, despite everything.

Another left-hander who could get along with the Blue Jays is Cody Bellinger. The Dodgers, his former club at the start of his career, are also on his case.

The same goes for the Yankees… although Trent Grisham, who will earn a lot of money in 2026, complicates matters in the Bronx.


But obviously, if the club and Bo Bichette agree on a price, the fact that he’s right-handed won’t stop the Blue Jays from signing him to keep him in town. We agree on that.

But other teams are on the case. Case in point? The Red Sox, who like the outfielder.


By the way, if Bichette were to leave Canada, Ken Rosenthal reports that it wouldn’t be surprising to see Jorge Polanco become a target to bring depth to the infield.

He’s an ambidextrous hitter who knows how to play in October.


PMLB
  • Several personnel moves for the Red Sox.


  • A few familiar names were DFA’d today.


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MLB in brief: Brandon Nimmo shopped | Jonah Heim and Adolis Garcia to watch

Brandon Nimmo shopped

I can’t see a club getting him for close to $100 million for five years.


Jonah Heim and Adolis Garcia on their way out?

They could leave Texas.


Josh Winckowski and Nate Lowe DFA

The Red Sox also acquired Tristan Gray for Luis Guerrero, who is leaving for the Rays.


Jose Altuve undergoes foot surgery

Nothing too serious.


That leaves the Rockies

Who will be their manager?


Chris Murphy to Chicago

The reliever leaves Boston in a deal with the White Sox.


Ricky Tiedemann added to 40-man roster

The Blue Jays had to do this to avoid losing him.


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Bo Bichette: don’t be surprised if he signs his next contract soon

Last night, the first domino in the autonomy market fell, as the Mariners agreed with Josh Naylor on the terms of a five-year contract. We knew that the club wanted to keep the player, acquired at the trade deadline, and that Naylor also wanted to stay.

The contract is worth $92.5 million, as we learned this evening.

The question now is, who will be the next big name to sign? And Mark Feinsand, in a piece for the MLB website, mentioned two names to keep an eye on: Kyle Schwarber and… Bo Bichette.

The reason? These are two players who, like Naylor, seem to want to stay with their team… who also want to see them again next year.

What we can read between the lines here is that in the event Bichette signs early, it’s a safe bet that it will be in Toronto. And after all, it makes sense: it’s safe to assume that, at the moment, he’s concentrating mainly on his negotiations with the Blue Jays, given his desire to stay.

It’s probably if things start to drag on that he might really think about going elsewhere.

We know that the winter meetings are usually an important time for free agents during the winter. That’s when the market usually gets busy for a lot of big names… but it seems possible that Bichette could sign before they start.

And if that happens, expect him to stay in Toronto… which is clearly the most likely scenario right now.

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Red Sox must sign Pete Alonso or Alex Bregman

The weather is good and the sky is blue for the Boston Red Sox.

No, the 2025 season didn’t end as hoped. However, a wind of hope filled with optimism is blowing over the capital of Massachusetts, sports-wise.

Indeed, the organization’s youngsters seem well on their way to fulfilling the promise vested in them. They’re a sight to behold, starting with Roman Anthony, who finished third in the voting for AHL Rookie of the Year.

In the midst of the free agent season, fans and experts alike are sensing that a big move is afoot in Boston and could happen at any moment. According to Jon Morosi, the only question is whether this big move will be Alex Bregman or Pete Alonso?

Ideally both, but one is enough

It would be audacious to see the Red Sox come to an agreement with Alex Bregman AND Pete Alonso. Note that one is always allowed to dream. However, regardless of whether they manage to acquire one of the two, the Sox would be in a car.

If Bregman were to return, the team would bring home an elite third baseman capable of delivering several more good seasons on both defense and offense, stabilizing the Boston infield for a long time to come. The Bregman-Story pair was a sight to behold in 2025, and will be just as much in 2026, that’s for sure.

If, for his part, Pete Alonso were to decide to drop his bags in America’s East Division, he would instantly offer power, poise and stability on the first cushion. As we mentioned earlier, Alonso has played in all 324 of his team’s games over the past two seasons. A player who can stay healthy and powerful is worth his weight in gold. How nice it would be to see Pete Alonso at the plate at Fenway Park to face the green monster! The team’s fans must be salivating at the thought.

Ken Rosenthal: Boston would be an ideal destination for Pete Alonso

Enabling the acquisition of a pitcher

The Red Sox are also in dire need of a starting pitcher for 2026. Only time will tell whether this addition to the roster will be made through free agents or transactions.

The signing of Pete Alonso, for example, would allow the club to use Triston Casas’ name as a bargaining chip in a trade for a dominant pitcher to back up Garrett Crochet. Is it just me, or would Sandy Alcantara fit in well in Boston?

In the past, the team’s senior management wasn’t afraid to trade a big prospect in Kyle Teel to acquire Hook. Would they be tempted to do so again this year? Signing Bregman or Alonso would make it easier.

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MLB en bref : 12 nouveaux noms pour le Temple | Le message de Kevin Kiermaier

12 nouveaux noms pour le Temple

Edwin Encarnacion pourra tenter sa chance.

Voici le bulletin complet.

Kevin Kiermaier veut révolutionner la position de voltigeur

Quel club lui donnera la chance de le faire?

Kyle Tucker et les Blue Jays

Il y a un vrai intérêt.

Harrison Bader et les Phillies

Il y a de l’intérêt.

Nick Sandlin est agent libre

Aucune surprise.

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Kyle Tucker: several experts send him to the Dodgers

Kyle Tucker is one of the biggest fish available in the sea of free agents this winter. And one Major League Baseball team is known for its excellent sports fishing.

We’re talking, of course, about the Los Angeles Dodgers, the two-time World Series champions. And they have strong ties to Tucker, with CBS Sports’ R.J. Anderson and Dayn Perry, among others, and ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez sending the star outfielder to Los Angeles this off-season.

Gonzalez added that the Dodgers aren’t interested in giving Tucker a contract of ten years or more, but could give him a shorter pact with a higher annual value.

This makes sense since the Dodgers are in need of an outfielder, having vastly underperformed in the outfield last season. We salute Teoscar Hernandez in passing. Tucker would be the perfect solution, having played in the last four All-Star Games while hitting twenty or more long balls in the last five seasons.

The 28-year-old hit 22 home runs and won a Silver Baton last season, while playing through a hand injury for part of the campaign. He still posted an OPS of .841 in a difficult year, and will surely demand a high price.

As we know, though, money won’t be an issue for the Dodgers, and if their offer is close to those of other suitors, it’s logical to think that Tucker will end up in Los Angeles.

Although this would probably prevent Mookie Betts from returning to right field and thus reduce his workload, Tucker’s potential arrival with the California outfit would add an extra dimension to an already more than solid line-up.

A first treble since the New York Yankees from 1998 to 2000 would certainly be on the cards.

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Ryan Yarbrough is back with the Yankees

Among other things, the New York Yankees will be concentrating on the mound this winter after a disappointing season in which injuries played a major role on the mound.

In fact, according to FanSided’s Robert Murray, the Bombers are bringing back veteran pitcher Ryan Yarbrough for the 2026 campaign, with both parties agreeing to a one-year deal. The left-hander joined the Yankees last March on a one-year contract worth $2 million.

The 33-year-old had been drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the fourth round of the 2014 auction, and played three seasons in their minor league system before being traded to the Tampa Bay Rays. Since leaving Tampa in 2022, he has pitched for the Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays before landing in the Bronx.

In the 2025 campaign, Yarbrough posted an earned-run average of 4.36 in 64 innings pitched over 19 outings (8 as a starter), with his June oblique injury slowing him down considerably.

While not the sexiest signing in the world, a return to New York makes sense, as the Yankees’ relief bullpen is mostly made up of right-handed pitchers, with the exception of Tim Hill. Not to mention the fact that Yarby will be able to act as starting pitcher early in the season, filling in for some of the absences of Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon and Clarke Schmidt. All at low cost.

The Yankees’ shopping spree is certainly not over, but this is a step in the right direction. However, general manager Brian Cashman still has his work cut out for him.

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