Baseball’s hot stove season is ready to kick into high gear beginning Sunday, December 3 when the 2023 MLB Winter Meetings officially kickoff in Nashville. Every offseason, for four days, the MLB Winter Meetings become the center of the baseball universe with players, GMs, and agents vying for the next big contract or blockbuster trade. The media will be there in full force hoping to get the biggest scoop of the baseball offseason. The Winter Meetings very well may be the most wonderful time of the year* for baseball.
Here’s what you need to know about the 2023 MLB Winter Meetings.
*- Okay, fine, the most wonderful time of the offseason until pitchers and catchers report.
2023 MLB Winter Meetings
- When: December 3 – December 6
- Where: Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, TN
- Telecast: Live coverage on MLB Network
- Broadcast: SiriusXM MLB Network Radio
What Happens At MLB Winter Meetings?
The MLB Winter Meetings are full of action. The annual event brings together representatives from all 30 MLB teams and their various affiliates. Executives, team staff, media, exhibitors, and job seekers will be in attendance, making the Winter Meetings a productive place to conduct offseason business.
Teams set up meetings with other clubs and agents, which can accelerate trades and new free-agent signings.
Typically, every MLB manager will conduct a press conference to answer questions about the state of the team. Meanwhile, general managers normally have a daily discussion with local beat reporters to keep fans up-to-date on the latest happenings.
Key MLB Offseason Events
- December 3: Winter Meetings Open
- December 3-6: BBWAA meets to discuss Veterans Committe choice for the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY.
- December 3-6: BBWAA announce the Ford C. Frink Award for broadcast excellence.
- December 3-6: BBWAA announce the BBWAA Career Excellence Award for baseball writers.
- December 5: MLB Draft Lottery
- December 6: MLB Rule 5 Draft
- December 6: Winter Meetings Close
- January 12: Arbitration Figures Exchanged
- January 15: International Signing Period Begins
- January 29: Arbitration Hearings Are Scheduled
- February 12: Spring Training Begins (Pitchers & Catchers Report)
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