Rumor Roundup

Rumor Roundup: My Toothpick for a Closer

Didi Gregorius is hurt, the Nationals are trying to find a closer, and Matt Harvey is trying to find his velocity.

Rumor Roundup: The Waiting Game

Alex Cobb prepares to depart Tampa Bay, the Diamondbacks shop Nick Ahmed, and Chi Chi Gonzalez takes a turn on the disabled list.

Rumor Roundup: Kissing Your Sister

by Demetrius Bell 3/17

Adrian Gonzalez is upset with the WBC, Scott Boras is upset with the Blue Jays, and Yasmany Tomas is injured.

Rumor Roundup: Everybody Hurts

by Emma Baccellieri 3/15

David Price, Ian Desmond, and Anthony DeSclafani are out for Opening Day and beyond.

Rumor Roundup: Let Me Be Your Star

by Ashley Varela 3/13

The Nationals prepare to release Derek Norris, while Julio Urias and Trevor Rosenthal appear on the verge of losing their starting roles.

Rumor Roundup: Bryant Beats Trout

by Demetrius Bell 3/10

Kris Bryant gets a big raise from the Cubs, and the Tigers and Braves go in search of outfield help.

Rumor Roundup: Clash of Opposites

by Emma Baccellieri 3/08

San Francisco's rotation battle, injured stars returning, and Scott Kazmir is hurting again.

Rumor Roundup: Taking Sides

by Ashley Varela 3/06

Fernando Abad jeopardizes his spot in the Red Sox's bullpen, Brett Lawrie enters free agency, and the Royals decline to open extension talks with core players.

Rumor Roundup: Busy in Boston

by Demetrius Bell 3/03

David Price's elbow is hurting, Mookie Betts' wallet is growing, and the Nationals are shopping Derek Norris.

Rumor Roundup: Another Setback for Wright

by Emma Baccellieri 3/01

David Wright is hurting again, the Nationals are looking at Angel Pagan, and the Reds' bullpen might be interesting.

Rumor Roundup: Down But Not Out

by Ashley Varela 2/27

Josh Hamilton's knee gives out again, Joe Maddon juggles rotation options, and Jose Quintana continues to draw trade interest.

Rumor Roundup: Smell the Money

by Demetrius Bell 2/24

Texas talks extension with Rougned Odor, Jason Marquis eyes a comeback, and Jake Peavy puts baseball on hold.

Rumor Roundup: Blanket Approval

by Emma Baccellieri 2/22

Rob Manfred plans to do what he wants in 2018, Eric Hosmer doesn't need a decade, and Derek Norris is expendable.

Rumor Roundup: Shooting for the Moon

by Ashley Varela 2/20

Eric Gagne eyes a return to the majors, the Mets talk extension figures with Neil Walker, and the Yankees get into hot water with Dellin Betances.

Rumor Roundup: Miami Rollercoaster

by Demetrius Bell 2/17

Things are never easy with Jeffrey Loria, Matt Wieters may have a fit in Tampa Bay, and all of that runner-on-second rule change talk was for nothing.

Rumor Roundup: Curse of the BP 101

by Emma Baccellieri 2/15

Alex Reyes has a partially torn elbow, Jung Ho Kang is standing trial during spring training, and Grady Sizemore is working for the Indians again.