Transaction Analysis

Transaction Analysis: The Ghosts of Bros Past

by James Fegan, Nicolas Stellini, Rian Watt, Christopher Crawford, and Matthew Trueblood 4/13

The White Sox, Rangers, Orioles, and Cubs add arms, while the Yankees relive the past.

Transaction Analysis: The Many Moves of Friedman and Zaidi

by Bryan Grosnick 4/11

Injuries beget roster movement, and the Dodgers haven't been lacking for either so far in 2016.

Transaction Analysis: Catchers, Man

by Matthew Trueblood and Bryan Grosnick 4/07

Each New York team adds some catching depth, an old pitching prospect ends up back in the majors, and more.

Transaction Analysis: Gregory Polanco’s Worst Case Has Never Looked Better

by Rian Watt 4/04

The Pirates bet on a player who still hasn't fully broken out, and might never--but the chances of stagnation look lower than ever.

Transaction Analysis: From Atlanta to Atlanta

by Dustin Palmateer and Rian Watt 4/01

Drew Stubbs, an Atlanta (Texas) native, joins the Braves, while Rene Rivera gets his walking papers from Tampa Bay.

Transaction Analysis: Not So Swishalicious

by Rian Watt, Nicolas Stellini, and James Fegan 3/30

The Braves axe Nick Swisher and keep Jeff Francoeur, the D'backs cut Tim Stauffer loose, and Carlos Quentin hits the open market.

Transaction Analysis: Deep Cuts For The SuperFans

by Bryan Grosnick 3/30

A roundup of last-spring roster shuffling, starring all your favorites: Nate Freiman, Dan Straily, Erik Kratz, and more!

Transaction Analysis: Dipoto Keeps One of Dipoto’s Guys

by Meg Rowley 3/29

The Mariners add free-agent import Dae-Ho Lee to their 40-man roster, and let Jesus Montero get away.

Transaction Analysis: Return of the Mac

by Bryan Grosnick and Nicolas Stellini 3/29

The Orioles bring in a pair of lefties, a pair of NL East teams bring in cast-off relievers and another contract for the Phillies' manager.

Transaction Analysis: Rhuben, the Rheplacement

by Bryan Grosnick 3/21

The Cardinals make the move everyone was anticipating and bring on the recently-released Met to man shortstop while Jhonny Peralta is on the mend.

Transaction Analysis: A Byrd In Hand

by Dustin Palmateer and Matthew Trueblood 3/18

Both Ohio teams bring in a wily veteran to help plug a mildly gaping hole, and a Mike Olt sighting.

Transaction Analysis: Freese Dance

by R.J. Anderson and Bryan Grosnick 3/14

The Pirates add some depth, the Orioles sign another all-or-nothing slugger, the Mariners pull another former future star into their black hole of catchers, and more.

Transaction Analysis: Dan the Man

by Bryan Grosnick 3/07

The White Sox finally relieve Avisail Garcia of his everyday duties, the Rays bring back an old hero in a new role, and more.

Transaction Analysis: Fifty Million Cardinals Fans Can’t be Wong

by R.J. Anderson and Matthew Trueblood 3/04

The Cardinals young second baseman gets himself his first fortune, and the Los Angeles-to-Seattle train has another customer.

Transaction Analysis: Extending Sal

by R.J. Anderson and Bryan Grosnick 3/02

The Royals give some extra cash to one of their leaders and a few final minor league contracts handed out in February.

Transaction Analysis: Ian the Texan

by R.J. Anderson and Bret Sayre 2/29

The Rangers add to their outfield, in an unusual way.