The best pitches on the free-agent market

November 26, 2023
by RJ Hamster

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Good morning! Yankees eyeing familiar starters in free agency.

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These are the best pitches on the free-agent market

What if a rotation needs a more elite fastball pitcher? Or an offspeed specialist? Or any type of pitch? Here are the free-agent pitchers who throw each type of pitch best.

Don’t overlook these three teams for Shohei Ohtani

There are at least 10 teams that have shown interest in Shohei Ohtani. Some may not be the favorites — right now — but don’t sleep on these three.

Could Yankees reunite with these two top starters?

Gerrit Cole aside, the Yankees could use an upgrade in their rotation. So a report saying they could make a run at two of their former starters, plus another big-name free agent, makes perfect sense.

This team is ‘all in’ on the free-agent market (report)

Playing in very tough division and missing out on big-time free agents last year, this team reportedly sounds like it doesn’t want to be denied again this time around.

Bidding for Yoshinobu Yamamoto to heat up this week

Negotiations to sign Yoshinobu Yamamoto will begin this week, according to a report out of New York. With the Japanese pitching sensation back home, the initial meetings will take place on the phone or via Zoom.

These 3 teams are reportedly in on Jordan Montgomery

The left-hander is one of the jewels of the free-agent market, and multiple marquee teams have already reached out in an effort to land him.

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Sure, they’re old(er), but they play a lot younger

Free agents come in all shapes and sizes — and ages. There are quite a few standout players entering their age-35 season or older who are on the market and still have a lot to offer teams next season. Will Leitch maps out his top 10.

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Reds ace Hunter Greene returned to a field he grew up on in Southern California, distributing Nike cleats, posing for photos and signing autographs, all part of an amazing day the kids will never forget.

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Put it on shuffle, the Soto Shuffle

There’s only one Juan Soto, but this youngster from the Dominican Republic might be the best at perfecting his stance and the Soto Shuffle.

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The biggest free-agent hauls in history

You don’t have to look far to see how the right free-agent signings can turn around a franchise almost instantly. Exhibit A: World Series champions Marcus Semien and Corey Seager.

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