The Cincinnati Reds acquired utility infielder Mike Freeman from the Cleveland Indians on Friday in exchange for cash. The Indians valued Freeman's versatility and experience around the infield after he played 99 games and hit .270 in the last two years for them. They had signed him to a minor league deal last month with a spring training invitation. But with Amed Rosario now in town and Yu Chang also on the roster, Freeman was unlikely to make the team's Opening Day roster. The 33-year-old ...

Cleveland Indians infielder Mike Freeman is playing second base and batting sixth on [...]

Cleveland Indians infielder Mike Freeman is drawing a rare start for the Tribe in Friday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Freeman normally only plays on rest days for Jose Ramirez. However, Ramirez is sliding over to designated hitter for this contest, so that opens up third base for Freeman. The veteran lefty infielder will bat second versus righty Dylan Covey. Freeman is in a favorable part of the batting order, but doesn't offer much to DFS players.

The Cubs announced on Thursday that they have claimed outfielder Jacob Hannenann off waivers from the Seattle Mariners. Hannemann is familiar to the Cubs brass as they drafted him and lost him last season as they have to open a spot on their 40-man roster. In related news, the Cubs designated shorts[...]

The Mariners made a series of moves today as they welcomed back a key team member while providing leverage if they lose another. Starting pitcher James Paxton has been activated from the disabled list and will start tonight against the Chicago [...]