Rumor Roundup

Rumor Roundup: Olivera, Why Not Take Olivera?

Can't you see they're no good without him?

Rumor Roundup: The Top Prospect Everybody Wants To See Replace Yu Darvish

The Rangers might not need to make a trade to get 30 good starts this year.

Rumor Roundup: Trout Pulling the Trigger

Mike Trout plans to be more aggressive on the first pitch, a Cuban sensation faces possible surgery, and a Dodgers outfielder is finding his trade market lacking.

Rumor Roundup: Huston Street Might Have Relief-Ace’d Himself Into the Angels’ Future

by Chris Mosch 3/05

The Angels closer is ready to talk extension, while the Braves might change course of a recent trade acquisition.

Rumor Roundup: Don’t Call It A Committee!

by Daniel Rathman 3/04

The Blue Jays might have multiple closers. Chris Young is weighing options.

Rumor Roundup: Shift Happenings

by Chris Mosch 3/03

Zack Wheeler hates that darned shift, but everybody else is getting ready for it on both sides of the ball this spring.

Rumor Roundup: You Can’t Predict Padres

by Daniel Rathman 3/02

San Diego appears poised to put Wil Myers in the leadoff spot. Meanwhile, the Angels look to a prospect, and Colon is going to try hitting 50 percent better.

Rumor Roundup: Diamondbacks Third Baseman is on the Bobbly Chair

by Daniel Rathman 2/27

Tomas boots some balls, while the golden age of Nate Freiman might be over.

Rumor Roundup: It’s Never Too Early to Think About Extending Andrew McCutchen Forever

by Chris Mosch 2/26

The Pirates want to keep their star 'for a long, long time,' while the Mets' crowded rotation will likely squeeze out the team's top two prospects.

Rumor Roundup: Closer Closer to Closing Deal

by Daniel Rathman 2/25

Francisco Rodriguez will sign soon, Carlos Quentin could try first base, and Adam Lind might get a shot at non-platooning.

Rumor Roundup: Baseball Player Fatter

by Daniel Rathman 2/24

Two stories of players putting on weight, and one of an unrequited trade demand in Toronto.

Rumor Roundup: Mookie Betts, Fourth Outfielder?

by Chris Mosch 2/23

The Red Sox will go with the veteran in a crowded outfield; meanwhile, the Rangers might pick up Beltre's option early.

Rumor Roundup: Yankees and Moncada Spotted Canoodling

by Daniel Rathman 2/20

Five days left before Moncada's self-imposed deadline; Joba could head west; Huston Street could stay west.

Rumor Roundup: The Cole Hamels Return That Amaro Turned Down

by Chris Mosch 2/19

The Phillies' ace is sad to be here, while the Braves are looking at Jackie Bradley Jr.

Rumor Roundup: A Bidding War is Building for Olivera, and the Dodgers Have Position

by Chris Mosch 2/18

Why Juan Uribe is no roadblock to a potential $70 million Cuban acquisition.

Rumor Roundup: Bradley Fielding Advice

by Daniel Rathman 2/17

The Red Sox will try to coach Jackie Bradley Jr. back to success, Mets might by happy with their surplus, and Chad Gaudin exists.