Philadelphia Phillies star closer Carlos Estévez could sign a shocking free agency contract with the Washington Nationals.

Carlos Estévez is one of the top bullpen arms left in free agency, but don't expect the hard-throwing righthander to land with the Boston Red Sox. Estévez is among a handful of relievers who've been connected to Boston since the Red Sox missed out on star lefty Tanner Scott.

However, they might also lose former All-Star closer Carlos Estevez, who they acquired from the Los Angeles Angels at the trade deadline. Kerry Miller of Bleacher Report listed the Boston Red Sox as a potential landing spot for the veteran right-hander.

Though Hoffman is off the market, the Braves could still target some valuable arms in free agency. On Friday, Bleacher Report's Zachary D. Rymer named former Boston Red Sox starter Nick Pivetta as a potential "wish list" target for the Braves before the season begins.

The Phillies were among those who had a scout in attendance at a recent throwing session for three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer, according to Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated.

For any professional athlete, fitness is the most important thing to perform at the highest level to unleash their potential in their respective sport.

The Boston Red Sox are expected to take a big step ... top of the list with a jaw-dropping $389 million bill. The Philadelphia Phillies are a distant second, with a $308 million payroll, followed ...

Former Phillies manager Larry Bowa doesn't understand the lack of votes Jimmy Rollins received in the Hall of Fame voting on Tuesday.

On Tuesday, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum revealed the 2025 Hall of Fame class, which included former Boston Red Sox reliever Billy Wagner. Wagner, 53, was a first-round pick of the Houston Astros in the 1993 MLB draft out of Ferrum College. He debuted with Houston in 1995 and was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies in 2004.

Tanner Scott, who was widely viewed a the top free-agent reliever this offseason, will be heading to the Dodgers. Read more on Boston.com.

Dustin Pedroia will remain on the Hall of Fame ballot next year, but it's going to be an uphill battle to get his call to Cooperstown.

Wagner was elected in his 10th and final year on the ballot with 82.5% of the vote. Chase Utley climbed to 39.8% in his second year.