From living legends who arguably have Cooperstown-worthy resumes already, to those young stars just beginning to burnish their case, these potential Hall of Famers will grace MLB fields in 2024.
More than 100 players are still unsigned this offseason, yet the headlines have been dominated by the same half-dozen players since the season ended. So Mark Feinsand looks at the markets for five notable free agents whose names haven’t come up much through the first two months of free agency.
San Francisco ensured it would have top talent in the second half by acquiring the 2021 AL Cy Young Award winner, who underwent Tommy John surgery last May.
The Redbirds have made their first move of the new year, acquiring All-Star reliever Andrew Kittredge from the Rays. Kittredge boasts a 3.65 ERA over seven seasons, all with Tampa Bay.
The Mariners beefed up their outfield with a pair of trades on Friday, including a reunion with former All-Star slugger Mitch Haniger. They also added Luke Raley and pitcher Anthony DeSclafani.
Looking to shore up pitching and catching this year and beyond, the Rockies reached a one-year contract with right-hander Dakota Hudson and a one-year deal with an option with Gold Glove catcher Jacob Stallings.
MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis dishes on Rangers right-hander Jack Leiter, a pair of NL West outfield prospects who could rediscover their groove in 2024 and more.
Dylan Cease, the White Sox ace who just so happens to be one of the hottest names on the trade market this offseason, generated more “swords” than any pitcher in the Majors in 2023.
Michael Brantley heads into retirement with gratitude about his journey — and excitement about what lies ahead — following a decorated career in which he batted .298 over 10 seasons in Cleveland and five in Houston.