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There's a mystery brewing with the Philadelphia Phillies as it appears star outfielder Nick Castellanos has dropped super agent Scott Boras ahead of an offseason where he is not seeking a new contract.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Fastball on SI / October 16

Philadelphia Phillies Slugger Drops Super Agent, Will Represent Himself Moving Forward

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Nick Castellanos has dropped super agent Scott Boras at the outset of this offseason. Multiple people noted the change on social media, adding that Castellanos will be representing himself moving forward.

Houston Astros News / CBSSports.com / September 20

Astros GM intends to 'engage and talk about' Alex Bregman extension with agent Scott Boras once season ends

Bregman, an impending free agent, figures to be one of the top handful of players available on the open market

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / September 17

Agent Scott Boras Fires Back About Buster Posey's Role in Matt Chapman Extension

The San Francisco Giants surprised the baseball world by giving their star third baseman, Matt Chapman, a long-term extension just weeks before the end of the MLB regular season.

MLB News / Oakland Athletics on SI / September 13

Oakland Mayor still open A's return

The Oakland A's Sacramento plan has been under scrutiny a bit this week. We broke the news that there is no guarantee that the A's, should they reach the postseason while stationed in Sacramento, would play those postseason games at Sutter Health Park.

MLB News / Oakland Athletics on SI / September 12

A's, River Cats Plans in Sacramento for 2025

This morning began with a report from KFBK News Radio in Sacramento that the Oakland A's move up north may be in jeopardy, with agent Scott Boras making some big statements, including that the MLBPA has not agreed to the upgrades at Sutter Health Park.

Oakland Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / September 12

MLB addresses claim that A's Sacramento move could be in jeopardy

Major League Baseball is doing some damage control on Thursday after top agent Scott Boras suggested the Athletics’ planned move to Sacramento may be in jeopardy.

Brent Rooker quietly putting together stellar season for A's

The greatest postseason moment for every MLB team

The '1989 Oakland Athletics' quiz

Oakland Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / September 12

A's Move to Sacramento in Jeopardy?

The Oakland Athletics are planning to move to Sacramento, temporarily, beginning in 2025, then they're off to their proposed ballpark in Las Vegas in 2028 or 2029.

San Francisco Giants News / CBSSports.com / August 28

Blake Snell defends Scott Boras after Jordan Montgomery criticized 'butchered' free agency strategy

Snell, like Montgomery, struggled at the beginning of the season but has been able to turn it around

MLB News / FirstSportz / August 27

Blake Snell calls out Jordan Montgomery to ‘pitch better’ rather than BASHING Scott Boras over ‘butchered’ free agency

Jordan Montgomery boldly states that his agent Scott Boras “butchered” his chances to sign a deal earlier during the free agency last winter. He revealed

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / September 20

MLB Notebook: Shohei Ohtani joins 40/40 club, Mariners fire manager Scott Servais, and more

Shohei Ohtani has joined quite the illustrious club as he becomes the sixth player in MLB history to hit 40 home runs and steal 40 bases in a single season.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 26

Blake Snell hits back at player’s recent criticism of agent

Blake Snell hits back at fellow MLB player’s recent criticism of Scott Boras

Baseball mega-agent Scott Boras was the target of criticism this week from his former client Jordan Montgomery, a pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Now Snell is weighing in.

Mike Yastrzemski's timely hitting lifts Giants past Mariners

Giants LHP Robbie Ray exits with apparent leg injury

Giants aim to ride strong bullpen performance in rematch vs. M's

Every MLB franchise's last player to win an MVP award

The '2024 Major League Baseball All-Stars' quiz

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 26

Snell, Montgomery discuss relationship with Scott Boras

Blake Snell, Jordan Montgomery discuss relationship with Scott Boras

The two pitchers evidently have different feelings about how their negotiations, in which they were represented by Boras, played out.

After a slow start, Diamondbacks are primed for another deep postseason run

Danny Jansen officially becomes first player to play for both teams in same game

One player who symbolizes the Orioles’ transformation

MLB stadiums of yesteryear we wish were still around

The 'Left-handed Cy Young winners' quiz

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / August 26

Blake Snell stands by Scott Boras amid Jordan Montgomery’s criticism

The 2024 season hasn’t gone as Jordan Montgomery envisioned when he signed a $25 million deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks after entering the offseason as one of the most sought-after free agents.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 26

Blake Snell defends super-agent following Diamondbacks SP's criticism

The Diamondbacks SP helped lead the Texas Rangers to their first World Series title in October but was one of four players represented by the agent who had surprisingly difficult times finding a new home over the winter.

Who are the best MLB switch-hitters of all time?

The 'Left-handed Cy Young winners' quiz

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / August 24

Jordan Montgomery calls out controversial agent Scott Boras

It’s easy to say that the 2024 season hasn’t turned out as Jordan Montgomery envisioned when he entered the offseason as one of the most sought-after free agents.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Larry Brown Sports / August 24

Jordan Montgomery blames Scott Boras for his free agency

Jordan Montgomery blames Scott Boras for his 'butchered' free agency

Jordan Montgomery is reflecting on his disastrous free agency amid a highly disappointing season.

World Series-winning starting pitcher getting moved to bullpen for first time in his career

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo addresses decision to move Montgomery to the bullpen

The hardest-throwing pitchers in MLB

The 'MLB MVP vote-getters from the 2022 season' quiz

MLB News / The Forkball / June 11

Scott Boras’ Clients are Having a Tough Season

Scott Boras was the kingpin of MLB’s last offseason. Free agency seemingly came to a halt while His Highness directed his clients in the direction they should go.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / March 27

Did Scott Boras strike out with his free agents?

Boras is considered by many to be the best sports agent in the world, but you could make the argument that he is not having his best offseason.

Which players have the most hits in MLB postseason history?

The 'World Series-winning Giants' quiz

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 19

Scott Boras, Harry Marino discuss attempted 'coup' in MLBPA

Scott Boras, Harry Marino discuss players' reported 'coup d'etat' attempt in MLBPA

Recent reporting has painted a picture of a divided MLBPA, where some players are pushing for deputy director Bruce Meyer to be replaced by Harry Marino.

Report: Players pushing for ouster of MLBPA deputy director

Trio of Scott Boras clients fell over $150M short of predictions for contract values

Which players have hit the most home runs in a season for every MLB franchise?

The 'Left-handed Cy Young winners' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 25

MLB free agency has a Scott Boras problem

Major League Baseball has a problem, and one man is the cause.

The most notorious sports feuds of all time

The 'Largest MLB contracts of all-time' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 29

Is one man holding up MLB free agency?

The MLB offseason is at its busiest in December, during and immediately following the winter meetings. There are usually a flurry of trades and free-agent signings and most teams more or less have their 40-man rosters figured out by the new year. However, this season, the market has stalled.

New details emerging on the markets for Blake Snell, Jordan Montgomery

Red Sox reportedly showing heavy interest in former All-Star pitcher

Former MVP has funny take on being a free agent amid extended stay on market

How AL teams have addressed their weakest positions of 2023

How NL teams have addressed their weakest positions of 2023

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 10

Scott Boras discusses Yankee ace's 2024 opt-out clause

Scott Boras recently spoke out on his client, Yankees ace Gerrit Cole.

Who is the last player from every MLB franchise to win an MVP Award?

The 'MLB active career leaders in strikeouts' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 26, 2023

Scott Boras calls for changes due to pitch clock

Scott Boras shares strong thoughts on MLB pitch clock, calls for changes

MLB isn't likely to drop changes made to quicken the pace of games. However, as Boras hints, perhaps a few tweaks are in order.

Watch: Yankees' Michael King tosses PitchCom device into stands

Thoughts on Alek Manoah, the pitch clock, and finding the strike zone

Who are the 23 MLB pitchers who have thrown a perfect game?

The 'MLB ERA leaders' quiz

MLB News / Sportsnaut / January 11, 2023

Carlos Correa balked at unique provision Mets added to a revised 12-year deal

The New York Mets reportedly offered Carlos Correa 12 years in a revised contract. However, the All-Star balked at terms that included only a guarantee over the first six seasons and yearly physicals in the final years.

Cities that have infamously lost sports franchises

The 'Most postseason home runs' quiz

Carlos Correa Doesn’t Seem Phased By The Ongoing Saga