MLB Rumors

Now that MLB teams drew first blood in the offseason's free-agency market, expect the floodgates to soon open.

Major League Baseball's signing season hasn't ramped up just yet, but there's plenty of chatter floating around that could serve as a good indicator of where several of the market's most coveted players will land.

From corner outfielders to relievers on the comeback trail and ageless designated hitters, there are free agents aplenty who can help contenders make leaps in 2017.

Chris Sale's 2016 season was turbulent at times, and the Chicago White Sox are reportedly receiving trade interest in the five-time All-Star from a number of clubs.

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Braves, Nationals Inquire About Sale's Availability

Tuesday, Nov. 15

According to Jon Heyman of Today's Knuckleball, the Atlanta Braves are among the teams showing "strong interest" in acquiring Sale.

Hot-stove season is upon us, which means trade rumors are starting to fly at a fast and furious pace as teams across Major League Baseball seek to retool their rosters and gear up for title runs in 2017. 

And with big names like Andrew McCutchen and Miguel Cabrera surfacing in advance of this year's winter meetings, the rumor mill shouldn't stop churning anytime soon. 

As the Chicago Cubs' celebration over a century in the making wraps up, MLB has quickly shifted to offseason mode.

All 30 teams will waste no time mapping out their winter blueprints in preparation for 2017. Birds have started chirping about baseball's hottest free agents, but not everyone has enough cash to spend. Even those who do would still like to pawn off recent signings for newer models.

If the Detroit Tigers start to tear down their aging roster and build for the future, second baseman Ian Kinsler will be an attractive piece for an opposing team.

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Dodgers Look at Kinsler

Thursday, Nov. 10

Detroit Tigers outfielder J.D. Martinez has become the subject of trade rumors this offseason.

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New York Yankees catcher and designated hitter Brian McCann has continued to be the subject of trade rumors this offseason.

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Yoenis Cespedes is looking to cash in this winter as a free agent after a huge 2016 season as a member of the New York Mets.

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First baseman Mike Napoli is among the best power hitters available in free agency, and he already has a reported suitor.

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