A.J. Preller discusses bringing back Michael King and King shares why he signed a three-year deal to return to the Padres

Michael King re-upped with the Padres on what is theoretically a three-year, $75 million contract. However, it has opt-outs built in after each of the first and second seasons with escalating salaries if he were to remain with the club.

According to MLB insider Ken Rosenthal, the Kansas City Royals have emerged as a landing spot for Boston Red Sox trade target Jarren Duran. Even after adding outfielders Lane Thomas and Isaac Collins, it seems the Royals are not done with additions.

There is a certain kind of pitcher the New York Mets have circled for years, sometimes quietly, sometimes not. Michael […]