The Minnesota Twins opened its vault for pitcher Johan Santana on this day in beísbol, February 14, 2005, as the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner received a sweet Valentine Day's gift: a four-year, $40 million deal. The contract was the largest in the history of the team and essentially bought out the rest of
The Phillies have released veteran slugger Nick Castellanos, ending a turbulent stay in Philadelphia marked by both solid production and controversy. The decision follows reports of growing tension between Castellanos and manager Rob Thomson that boiled over during a June 2025 game in Miami. The outfielder confronted Thomson in the dugout over his managing style
The Pittsburgh Pirates made another major statement this off-season by signing veteran slugger Marcell Ozuna, adding one of baseball’s most consistent power bats to the heart of their lineup. The Dominican Republic native brings proven run production and postseason experience to a Pirates club looking to take a significant step forward in the National League.
The 2026 Caribbean Series ended in thrilling fashion on February 7 with a historic championship game won by one of the two Mexican teams in the field, as the Charros de Jalisco claimed the title in an unforgettable, 12-11 extra-innings battle against the Tomateros de Culiacán. The 68th edition of baseball’s premier winter-league club tournament
Veteran slugger Eugenio Suarez has returned to the Cincinnati Reds, signing a one-year, $15 million contract with a $16 million mutual option for 2027. Suarez, 34, a cornerstone of Cincinnati’s lineup as a power-hitting third baseman during his first stint with the organization from 2015-21, is expected to be a DH and play some third
In a bold offseason move, veteran left-hander Framber Valdez and the Detroit Tigers have agreed to a three-year, $115 million contract, marking one of the most significant free-agent signings of the winter. Valdez, 32, arrives in Detroit after eight seasons with the Houston Astros, where he established himself as one of baseball’s most durable and
