The Cardinals have added their desired top-of-the-rotation starter. St. Louis announced the signing of right-hander Sonny Gray to a three-year guarantee with a club option for the 2027 season. It’s a reported $75MM deal, while the option is valued at $30MM and comes with a $5MM buyout (which is included in the overall guarantee). Gray, who celebrated his 34th birthday earlier … [Read more...] about Cardinals Sign Sonny Gray To Three-Year Deal
Central Notes: Pirates, Twins, Cardinals
On the heels of a 76-86 season and a fourth place finish in the NL Central, the Pirates are looking for upgrades in several areas. Starting pitching appears to be a focus for Pittsburgh this offseason, particularly on the heels of yesterday’s news that right-hander Johan Oviedo is set to undergo Tommy John surgery. Beyond their club’s need for multiple starting pitching … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Pirates, Twins, Cardinals
The Opener: Lynn, Yamamoto, MLBTR Chat
As the offseason continues, here are three things for MLBTR readers to watch for today: 1. Lance Lynn to finalize deal with Cardinals: Veteran starter Lance Lynn will take his physical today (per Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch), and barring any setbacks, he will officially rejoin the Cardinals, the team that selected him in the first round of the 2008 draft. … [Read more...] about The Opener: Lynn, Yamamoto, MLBTR Chat
Cardinals Sign Lance Lynn To One-Year Deal
November 21: The Cards have now made it official, announced they signed Lynn to a one-year deal with a club option for 2025. November 20: The Cardinals and right-hander Lance Lynn are in agreement on a one-year contract with a club option for the 2025 season, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. Lynn, a client of Headline Sports Group, will earn around $10MM on the contract, which is … [Read more...] about Cardinals Sign Lance Lynn To One-Year Deal
NL Notes: Playoff Shares, D’Backs, Gibson, Price, Mets
Championship rings carry much greater import than financial gain during a postseason run, but teams that reach the playoffs get extra revenue that is divvied up into shares. The Associated Press reported the figures on the 2023 playoff pool earlier this week, and how the $107.8MM in playoff revenue was divided amongst the 12 playoff teams, with more money naturally going to … [Read more...] about NL Notes: Playoff Shares, D’Backs, Gibson, Price, Mets