Twelve of the 13 qualified free agents have declined the QO, tweets Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. The exception was Nick Martinez, who accepted the $21.05MM offer from the Reds over the weekend. The players who rejected the offer: Willy Adames (Brewers) Pete Alonso (Mets) Alex Bregman (Astros) Corbin Burnes (Orioles) Max Fried (Braves) Teoscar Hernández (Dodgers) Sean Manaea … [Read more...] about 12 Players Decline Qualifying Offers
Diamondbacks protect INF Tim Tawa, RHP Joe Elbis from Rule 5 Draft
The Arizona Diamondbacks selected the contracts of infielder Tim Tawa and right-handed pitcher Joe Elbis to the 40-man roster on Tuesday to protect them from next month’s Rule 5 Draft. Tuesday was the deadline to submit 40-man rosters, and eligible players left unprotected will enter the Rule 5 Draft pool at the Winter Meetings on Dec. 11. Players who sign at 18 years old or … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks protect INF Tim Tawa, RHP Joe Elbis from Rule 5 Draft
D-backs’ Torey Lovullo finishes 4th for NL Manager of the Year, former Sun Devil Pat Murphy wins
Arizona Diamondbacks skipper Torey Lovullo finished fourth in the voting for 2024 National League Manager of the Year, the BBWAA announced on Tuesday. Milwaukee Brewers manager and former Arizona State head baseball coach Pat Murphy won the award after his first year leading the club following longtime skipper Craig Counsell’s departure. Milwaukee won the NL Central with a … [Read more...] about D-backs’ Torey Lovullo finishes 4th for NL Manager of the Year, former Sun Devil Pat Murphy wins
Cardinals injury report: Jalen Thompson dealing with ankle injury ahead of Seahawks matchup
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“We hope he finishes his career here in Phoenix.” Mat Ishbia’s plan to keep Kevin Durant in Phoenix for the long term
Photo by Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images The team did not extend the 14-time All-Star this past offseason. Mat Ishbia explains why. In both the short and long term, the Phoenix Suns’ situation tells a story. In the short term, they’re struggling. After dropping four consecutive games, the team that once sat atop the Western Conference standings has now slipped to … [Read more...] about “We hope he finishes his career here in Phoenix.” Mat Ishbia’s plan to keep Kevin Durant in Phoenix for the long term