NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- As new Angels manager Ron Washington was finishing up his session with the media at the annual Winter Meetings on Monday, he was asked how much he’s been monitoring Shohei Ohtani’s free agency. Washington smiled and gave an interesting answer, which served as both a "no comment"

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ANAHEIM -- Shohei Ohtani keeps on racking up the hardware. The two-way superstar’s latest accolade came on Thursday when he was announced as the winner of the annual Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter Award. Ohtani previously was named the AL MVP for the second time in three seasons on Nov.

With the Winter Meetings set to open Sunday in Nashville, the temperature setting on the Hot Stove could be turned way up as executives from around baseball gather in one location. Whether it's getting a feel for what's possible this offseason or even making some big moves to propel their

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While a solid percentage of picks in the Major League phase of the Rule 5 Draft get at least some big league time the season following their selection, it’s not so easy to stick around for an entire year. Below is the last Rule 5 selection (or player traded for

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Two weeks ago, all 30 teams made decisions on which prospects to protect on their 40-man rosters. Trades can obviously be made to take up, or free up, space so teams can decide how active they want to be in this year's Major League phase of the Rule 5 Draft,

ANAHEIM -- The Angels have found their pitching coach under manager Ron Washington, as they hired Barry Enright to the position on Tuesday. Additionally, the club announced it is hiring Tim Laker as its offensive coordinator. Enright, 37, joins the Angels after serving as assistant pitching coach for the D-backs

It’s Thanksgiving! Gobble gobble, everybody. It is a bit of a sportswriting trope, harking all the way back to the turn of the century (no, not that one, the previous turn of the century) when newspaper columnists would all sit down and write about what sports figures should be thankful

ANAHEIM -- Before the 2023 season had even started, Shohei Ohtani had already celebrated leading Team Japan to the World Baseball Classic title, winning tournament MVP honors along the way. And now, after another otherworldly season as a two-way player, Ohtani can add yet another accolade to his already impressive

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The 2023 Rookie of the Year races are over with Gunnar Henderson (American League) and Corbin Carroll (National League) crowned as this year’s unanimous winners. That marks the second time that MLB Pipeline’s preseason No. 1 and 2 prospects have won Rookie of the Year honors following the feats of

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There were actually three unanimous MVPs awarded on Thursday night. One of them just happened to be for Most Valuable Pupper. Shohei Ohtani added to his trophy case by taking home the AL award for the second time in his career, but the furry friend seated beside him while he

ANAHEIM -- As Ron Washington took the microphone for the first time after being officially introduced as Angels manager on Wednesday at Angel Stadium, it would have been easy to mistake his initial comments as a pep rally or a motivational speaking engagement. Washington gave a rousing opening speech and

ANAHEIM -- In perhaps the most obvious decision of the offseason, two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani declined the Angels’ one-year $20.325 million qualifying offer ahead of Tuesday’s 1 p.m. PT deadline. The Angels will now receive Draft-pick compensation if Ohtani decides to sign elsewhere as a free agent. But the decision

With Gunnar Henderson and Corbin Carroll taking home their league's respective 2023 Rookie of the Year Awards, it's time to turn our attention to 2024. On this week's MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo drafted 10 players whom they believe could take home the hardware next season. Last

The Angels hired Ron Washington as their new manager on Wednesday and he’ll be formally introduced at a press conference next week. Washington, 71, previously managed the Rangers from 2007-14, including leading them to World Series appearances in 2010 and ’11. He was signed to a two-year contract through the

Teams had until 6 p.m. ET to set their 40-man rosters and protect players from the Rule 5 Draft, which will take place on Dec. 6 at the Winter Meetings. We tracked every organization's ranked prospects who are Rule 5-eligible here. There were six Top 100 Prospects who required protection,

The Surprise Saguaros won their second straight Arizona Fall League title on Saturday, with their 6-5 victory closing the book on the AFL’s 31st season. As has been the case for the past three decades, the Fall League has been a place to catch the best prospects in action, and