Yankees’ Aaron Judge, Mets’ Jacob deGrom free agency updates: Latest buzz, rumors

Comings and goings are going to happen in the MLB offseason. Every organization deals with it. But a full-on rollercoaster ride with highs of jubilation quickly turning into lows of heartbreak is nothing short of an absolute disaster. The San Francisco Giants and their fans in the Bay Area have experienced just that - and they experienced it…

As the 2022 edition of MLB free agency continues to unfold, the flood of big-name signings is beginning to subside. While the market didn't get off to the sort of furious start we see in sports like the NFL, once players like Aaron Judge and Jacob deGrom began inking contracts, it moved quickly. The latest development was the shocking turn of…

Carlos Rodon has been the most sought-after starting pitcher for much of MLB free agency. Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer signed contracts early, leaving Rodon as the best option for teams looking to a make a significant upgrade in the rotation. The New York Yankees have been pursuing Rodon even before they locked up Aaron Judge with a nine-year,…

Chris Bassitt is heading to the Toronto Blue Jays after one season with the New York Mets. He joins a rotation that already includes Alek Manoah, Kevin Gausman, Yusei Kikuchi, Hyun Jin Ryu and José Berríos. The Blue Jays are bolstering their already-deep rotation. Toronto has an agreement with right-hander Chris Bassitt, according to ESPN's Jeff…

Major League Baseball's 2022 winter meetings blew through San Diego like a three-day whirlwind, sending Justin Verlander to the Mets, Trea Turner to the Phillies, Willson Contreras to the Cardinals, Kenley Jansen to the Red Sox and "Arson Judge" into the pantheon of baseball's greatest Twitter moments. One of our biggest takeaways from the spending…

If you hung out on the Twitter machine Sunday night, there was an interesting rumor concerning the Mets. After watching Jacob deGrom sign with the Texas Rangers late last week, New York's focus turned to Justin Verlander and Carlos Rodon. While the Yankees appear to be ramping up their pursuit of Rodon, the Mets have been attempting to reel in…

3:10PM: While the Mets are looking at several free agent pitchers, the New York Post's Mike Puma that the club is also actively pursuing trade possibilities. 11:30AM: After the Mets saw Jacob deGrom leave for Texas and sign a five-year, $185MM deal with the Rangers, it seems certain they'll move quickly to find other ways to upgrade their rotation.…

As the latest edition of MLB free agency approaches the three-week mark, we haven't seen a lot of activity involving the market's top free agents. Much of this may have to do with the free agency of New York Yankees star and reigning home-run king Aaron Judge. The 30-year-old slugger is coveted by several teams and is expected to earn a hefty…

With MLB free agency off to a slow start, sportsbooks have posted odds on Jacob deGrom's next team. Mets fans may actually be happy with these projections, as they are the clear favorite to retain their homegrown talent and ace. As of now, deGrom is -125 (55.56% implied) to return to New York with the Mets. The Atlanta Braves follow them at+330…

The 2022 edition of MLB free agency got underway on November 10 and continues to unfold at a comparatively slow pace. In other sports, notably the NFL, signings come fast and furiously at the onset of free agency. Negotiations tend to take longer in baseball, which is why many of the sport's top stars remain available after nearly two…

Aaron Judge is a free agent for the first time in his MLB career and New York Yankees fans are trembling after he landed in San Francisco on Monday night to meet with the Giants, according to MLB Network's Jon Morosi. Judge, 30, said he was only in San Francisco to visit family and friends, but his cheeky smile and wink gave him away. "Just…

The timeline to opening day is filled with milestone dates, awards and a lot of money. March 30, 2023 is the scheduled start of the baseball season. According to CBS Sports who also listed all of the key dates leading to Opening Day 2023, "all 30 clubs will be in action on Opening Day, with nine of the 15 games featuring intra-division…

MLB free agency officially started the day after the World Series was over, but now it's really started. Teams can start negotiating with external free agents, players have received qualifying offers, and options have been exercised or declined. A crucial offseason is ahead for both the Mets and Yankees, and now we get to see what they'll actually…

Just days after Jon Heyman of the New York Post had an outside expert predict contracts for the game's top free agents, FanGraphs is doing the same thing. Like last week, we'll be picking out the players who spent 2022 on the Mets or Yankees to continue getting an idea of what they could fetch in the open market. Obviously, closer Edwin Diaz isn't…

The baseball gods flipped on the burners, but it will be a while before the 2022 iteration of the MLB hot stove really ignites. A few signings have surfaced already-like Edwin Díaz scoring a nine-figure pact from the New York Mets-but most of heavy hitters and top hurlers could be weeks or months away from putting pen to paper. In the meantime,…

Has Jacob deGrom played his final game as a Met? We won't know officially for a little while, but it's a storyline that Jon Heyman of the New York Post keeps pushing. He's done it again in his latest piece during MLB's General Manager meetings. In fact, the whole point of his article was saying that the Yankees have a better chance of re-signing…

The final out of the 2022 MLB Season is in the books, which means bettors are already starting to peek around the World Series odds market for the 2023 season. Here's a quick look at where things stand ahead of free agency: As expected, both New York teams have opened among the top-five favorites to win the 2023 World Series. The Bronx Bombers are…

News that closer Edwin Diaz agreed to a $102 million deal with the Mets speaks volumes about loyalty, which in this case went both ways. Diaz passed up the chance to test free agency in exchange for a record-setting contract. And owner Steve Cohen proved (again) nothing comes between him and his player of choice - certainly not money. Which brings…

Associated Press | Ronald Blum: Aaron Judge is now officially a free agent. With the Astros' World Series win on Saturday night, it's officially the offseason, and on Sunday all 131 players entering free agency across the majors were announced. Judge, Jacob deGrom, and Carlos Correa headline this year's free agent class, and all players can begin…

Aaron Judge may have played his final game in pinstripes. The 30-year-old home run king is hitting free agency and early betting odds have the San Francisco Giants and New York Mets among the favorites to sign him if he leaves the Yankees. Has it really come to this? New York Yankees slugger - and presumptive AL MVP - Aaron Judge is hitting free…

Yankees superstar Aaron Judge won the bet on himself, and won big. The consensus seems to be that the baseline deal Judge will get this winter is $300 million - or $86.5 million more than the Yankees offered in spring. And he may well get more. Judge was seeking in spring to be in line with Mike Trout's $36 million annual salary, according to…

The 2022-23 offseason will be dominated by discussion, speculation and, ultimately, historic contracts for some of baseball's best and most prominent pitchers. Mets star Jacob deGrom may be the most intriguing free agent-to-be, but veterans Chris Sale, David Price and Justin Verlander figure to have their names in the headlines as teams assess…

The New York Yankees and New York Mets will have to pay up in a major way this winter to keep homegrown superstars Aaron Judge and Jacob deGrom. One MLB insider recently gave some insight on what the final bill might be for the impending free agents. The Yankees and Mets have been two of the best teams in baseball in 2022. While both have struggled…

The very wealthy Steve Cohen will be drawing the line somewhere when it comes to next season's payroll. BUY METS TICKETS: STUBHUB, VIVID SEATS, TICKETSMARTER, TICKETMASTER Just because he can afford to raise the New York Mets payroll (currently 291.8 million, according to Spotrac) does not mean it will go up exorbitantly just to secure some…

The trade deadline has passed, and the race to the MLB postseason is heating up. But there are still some lingering questions about the future of a few of baseball's biggest stars and where they'll play in the future. Last winter, the lockout shook up free agency. Lucky for baseball fans, the labor strife is behind us, at least for now, and some…