Write @mlbtraderumors.bsky.social Travel geek. Food geek. Beer geek. Video game geek. Baseball geek. Cat geek. Currently playing: Clair Obscur Expedition 33https://bsky.app/profile/adams-steve.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/adams-steve.bsky.social/post/3mijjepdg3c2nHe’s being promoted while there’s still enough time for him to organically accrue a full year of service, so he’s still PPI eligible. I’m assuming the timing is tied to both extension talks and wanting him to debut at home rather than on the road. [contains quote post or other embedded content]02 Apr 2026 15:27 +0000at://did:plc:q7l6wvb43m2kiqij4vg644nf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mijjepdg3c2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/adams-steve.bsky.social/post/3mifqvivmik2yThe look on Bauers’ face when asked about CB Bucknor’s …ahem …. “controversial” call …. At first base. 😂💀 [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 Apr 2026 03:31 +0000at://did:plc:q7l6wvb43m2kiqij4vg644nf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mifqvivmik2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/adams-steve.bsky.social/post/3mien75nghk2mThe #Mariners gave more money to their top prospect, prior to his MLB debut, than the #WhiteSox (who play in … [checks notes] … Chicago) have ever given to any player. Ever. [contains quote post or other embedded content]31 Mar 2026 16:52 +0000at://did:plc:q7l6wvb43m2kiqij4vg644nf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mien75nghk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/adams-steve.bsky.social/post/3mh53nhtaes2kMinnesota is great for like 80% of the year. The absolute worst part of every year, though, is when it should be springtime and winter just fucking refuses to die.15 Mar 2026 23:24 +0000at://did:plc:q7l6wvb43m2kiqij4vg644nf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh53nhtaes2khttps://bsky.app/profile/adams-steve.bsky.social/post/3metaeurces2f#Dbacks are signing OF Oscar Mercado to a minor league deal with an invite to big league camp, I’m told. He hit .249/.369/.373 with 40 steals in AAA last year. Can play all three OF spots. Had a low 14.3 K%. He’s played parts of 5 MLB seasons, mostly in Cleveland.14 Feb 2026 14:32 +0000at://did:plc:q7l6wvb43m2kiqij4vg644nf/app.bsky.feed.post/3metaeurces2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/adams-steve.bsky.social/post/3me56j6vpas2dArbitration is confusing and boring to most people like 99% of the time, and that indifference has probably led to the largest number of bad takes (re Skubal) I’ve ever seen in this, the 1% case where fans actually perk up and show interest.05 Feb 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:q7l6wvb43m2kiqij4vg644nf/app.bsky.feed.post/3me56j6vpas2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/adams-steve.bsky.social/post/3mcfr4x7nec2aI just offhandedly referred to Brujan as “Vida Bru” when talking with @darraghm.bsky.social about this move, and I think Brujan might now be my favorite player in the sport. Please make this nickname stick. Thanks so much. [contains quote post or other embedded content]14 Jan 2026 19:04 +0000at://did:plc:q7l6wvb43m2kiqij4vg644nf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcfr4x7nec2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/adams-steve.bsky.social/post/3m7newf7vfk2oThis tracks.10 Dec 2025 15:31 +0000at://did:plc:q7l6wvb43m2kiqij4vg644nf/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7newf7vfk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/adams-steve.bsky.social/post/3m6l7dln5m22s11 hours ago 😂 cc: @darraghm.bsky.social27 Nov 2025 01:20 +0000at://did:plc:q7l6wvb43m2kiqij4vg644nf/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6l7dln5m22shttps://bsky.app/profile/adams-steve.bsky.social/post/3m6fgg5xexc23#Yankees signed RHP Yerry Rodriguez to a minor league deal, as first indicated on the MLB transaction log. It’s a two-year minor league deal, per agent Kelvin Nova. Rodriguez had Tommy John surgery last spring and is aiming for a midseason return.24 Nov 2025 18:11 +0000at://did:plc:q7l6wvb43m2kiqij4vg644nf/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6fgg5xexc23https://bsky.app/profile/adams-steve.bsky.social/post/3m65va5kwos2b#Rays are signing veteran RHP Jake Woodford to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training, I’m told.21 Nov 2025 18:15 +0000at://did:plc:q7l6wvb43m2kiqij4vg644nf/app.bsky.feed.post/3m65va5kwos2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/adams-steve.bsky.social/post/3m5xe366zn22sI do not comprehend what the Orioles are doing here. [contains quote post or other embedded content]19 Nov 2025 03:52 +0000at://did:plc:q7l6wvb43m2kiqij4vg644nf/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5xe366zn22shttps://bsky.app/profile/adams-steve.bsky.social/post/3m57fy3dobk2j [contains quote post or other embedded content]09 Nov 2025 15:22 +0000at://did:plc:q7l6wvb43m2kiqij4vg644nf/app.bsky.feed.post/3m57fy3dobk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/adams-steve.bsky.social/post/3m4zbu4u5bs2sPutting the “gas” in “gaslighting.” Gas station two blocks from my house hit $3.39/gallon today — highest I’ve seen it at any point in 2025. (And Minnesota is low relative to other parts of the country) [contains quote post or other embedded content]07 Nov 2025 04:52 +0000at://did:plc:q7l6wvb43m2kiqij4vg644nf/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4zbu4u5bs2shttps://bsky.app/profile/adams-steve.bsky.social/post/3m4yngyvzak2sSource: #Guardians declined their 2026 option on LHP John Means06 Nov 2025 22:47 +0000at://did:plc:q7l6wvb43m2kiqij4vg644nf/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4yngyvzak2shttps://bsky.app/profile/adams-steve.bsky.social/post/3m4xnyzezcs2wThe #Cubs and RHP Colin Rea agreed to terms on a new one-year deal for 2026, I’m told. He’s guaranteed $6.5M and has a 2027 club option. Would earn a total of $13M over the next two seasons if that’s picked up.06 Nov 2025 13:25 +0000at://did:plc:q7l6wvb43m2kiqij4vg644nf/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4xnyzezcs2whttps://bsky.app/profile/adams-steve.bsky.social/post/3m4u64cocy22rThe ghost of Alex Cobb got a one-year, $15M contract last offseason. Shane Bieber just took a net $12M to pass on a return to the open market. Unless he is severely injured — and hopefully that’s not what is happening here — I am so profoundly puzzled.05 Nov 2025 04:02 +0000at://did:plc:q7l6wvb43m2kiqij4vg644nf/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4u64cocy22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/adams-steve.bsky.social/post/3lzr4unsads2oI know Manoah is a project/probably just bad now, but how on earth did the Rockies look at their in-house pitching and think, “Nah we’re good here. Let’s pass.” [contains quote post or other embedded content]26 Sep 2025 18:46 +0000at://did:plc:q7l6wvb43m2kiqij4vg644nf/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzr4unsads2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/adams-steve.bsky.social/post/3lzevjvjr6k2fDon’t think #Cubs formally announced it but they DFA’ed RHP Nate Pearson on Thursday, source confirms. (Move first noted on their transaction log.) He’s the corresponding move for Eli Morgan returning from 60-day IL. Pearson was placed on waivers today. Waiver window ends Tuesday21 Sep 2025 22:03 +0000at://did:plc:q7l6wvb43m2kiqij4vg644nf/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzevjvjr6k2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/adams-steve.bsky.social/post/3lwemyzqrqs2aSource: Veteran OF Rafael Ortega opted out of his minor league deal with #Mets and is a free agent. He missed time earlier with a hamstring injury and has hit .231/.301/.418 in 103 minor league PA Career .245/.322/.349 in the majors (1301 PA) and can play all three OF spots.14 Aug 2025 15:15 +0000at://did:plc:q7l6wvb43m2kiqij4vg644nf/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwemyzqrqs2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/adams-steve.bsky.social/post/3lvk6exvxo22pOutfielder Oscar Mercado opted out of his minor league deal with the #Phillies today, per source. They’re granting him his release. He’s swiped 35 bags this year and hit very well against lefties in AAA.04 Aug 2025 02:44 +0000at://did:plc:q7l6wvb43m2kiqij4vg644nf/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvk6exvxo22phttps://bsky.app/profile/adams-steve.bsky.social/post/3lv2vp6pvvk2hIs Nick Fortes not enough for you? [contains quote post or other embedded content]29 Jul 2025 00:59 +0000at://did:plc:q7l6wvb43m2kiqij4vg644nf/app.bsky.feed.post/3lv2vp6pvvk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/adams-steve.bsky.social/post/3lsmabpq7wc2wSource: INF/OF Jose Barrero, who was recently designated for assignment by the #STLCards, cleared waivers and rejected an outright assignment in favor of free agency. Barrero has interest from a team in Japan’s #NPB but will explore options around MLB as well.27 Jun 2025 18:08 +0000at://did:plc:q7l6wvb43m2kiqij4vg644nf/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsmabpq7wc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/adams-steve.bsky.social/post/3lsjgbyr2bc2fAlternate title: “Sneak peek at the Angels’ draft board” [contains quote post or other embedded content]26 Jun 2025 15:17 +0000at://did:plc:q7l6wvb43m2kiqij4vg644nf/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsjgbyr2bc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/adams-steve.bsky.social/post/3lseerrqzv22eRemember like three weeks ago when people were trying to make “what’s wrong with Juan Soto” a thing because he had a two-week slump?24 Jun 2025 15:07 +0000at://did:plc:q7l6wvb43m2kiqij4vg644nf/app.bsky.feed.post/3lseerrqzv22e