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The Arizona Diamondbacks got part of the band back together when they signed Merrill Kelly to two-year, $40 million contract. However, teammate Ketel Marte has seen his name continuously come up in trade rumors. While signing Kelly shows the Diamondbacks are still trying to compete, Marte’s status remains unchanged. Arizona may look at different types […]

The Baltimore Orioles made one of the biggest splashes of free agency when they signed first baseman Pete Alonso to a five-year, $155 million contract. Now, Alonso is getting settled into his new home. When the slugger dons his Orioles jersey for the first time, he will be wearing the No. 25. It’s in honor […]

While the Miami Marlins have been involved in plenty of trade rumors, they have had a relatively quiet offseason. But on Thursday, the Marlins made a major league addition to their corner infield. Miami has signed Christopher Morel to a one-year contract, via Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. The Marlins plan to play him at […]

With quarterback Joe Burrow now back under center, the Cincinnati Bengals are trying to earn as many wins as possible. However, Burrow and company will go into battle with the Baltimore Ravens without a crucial receiving weapon. Head coach Zac Taylor confirmed Tee Higgins has been ruled out, via Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. […]

Losing both Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz, it’s hard to argue against the New York Mets being the biggest loser of the Winter Meetings. However, the Mets aren’t the only team reeling at the conclusion of the Meetings. One of the biggest moved that occurred during the event was Kyle Schwarber signing a five-year, $150 […]

After losing Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz in free agency, the New York Mets must re-strategize their offseason plan. One option would be turning to the trade market for some extra firepower. The Mets are attempting to do that, checking in on a Luis Robert trade with the Chicago White Sox. However, Robert’s contract has […]

With Daniel Jones now out for the season, the Indianapolis Colts have a crucial quarterback decision to make. Either Riley Leonard or Philip Rivers will be under center in Week 15. Leonard, while less experienced, was at least Indianapolis’ backup. Rivers may be a future Hall of Famer, but he hasn’t played in the NFL […]

The Cleveland Guardians have reached the playoffs three out of the last four seasons. As they look to go on another postseason run, the Guardians have made an addition to their bullpen. Cleveland has signed right-hander Colin Holderman to a one-year contract, via Zack Meisel of The Athletic. He will make $1.5 million. Holderman is […]

As the Philadelphia Eagles continue their march towards the playoffs, they’re gearing up for a Week 15 battle against the Las Vegas Raiders. However, it doesn’t appear as if Lane Johnson will be joining them. The star right tackle missed practice again on Thursday, via Zach Berman of The Athletic. With two-straight missed practices, Johnson […]

The Colorado Rockies have hit the reset button as an organization, bringing in new front office leadership. As the Rockies prepare to begin Warren Schaeffer’s first full season as manager, Colorado got him some extra bullpen help. With the No. 1 overall pick in the Rule 5 Draft, the Rockies selected right-hander RJ Petit from […]

After missing out on the playoffs in 2025, the Atlanta Braves are looking ensure the same doesn’t happen come 2026. In their latest move, the Braves have made an eye-opening addition to the back end of their bullpen. Atlanta has signed closer Robert Suarez to a three-year, $45 million contract, via Jeff Passan of ESPN. […]

The New York Yankees are among a number of suitors bidding for Cody Bellinger’s services. However, every team interested is being put on hold due to Kyle Tucker and Scott Boras. Tucker is another highly coveted free agent yet to find his new team. Boras is privy to that, and is waiting until his contract […]

Amongst the Chicago Cubs’ top offseason priorities remains finding another top flight pitcher for their rotation. As the Cubs look for options, they have turned to the Miami Marlins. Former Cy Young winner Sandy Alcantara would seem to be the logical target if Chicago were to trade for a Miami pitcher. But the Cubs have […]

In their quest to win a World Series title, the New York Yankees are exploring all avenues to improving their roster. One option could be trading away infielder Jazz Chisholm. There have been numerous second basemen who have heard their name come up in trade talks. Coming out of the Winter Meetings, Chisholm has become […]

After missing the playoffs, the New York Mets were expected to attack free agency in hopes making a quick return. However, the Mets have now seen Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz walk away from the organization. Diaz signed a three-year, $69 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers while the Baltimore Orioles signed Alonso to […]

With star closer Edwin Diaz off to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Robert Suarez has become arguably the most coveted relief pitcher in free agency. Because of that, there has been no shortage of potential suitors. Atop the list are the New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays, who need a new ninth inning option for […]

The Baltimore Orioles sent shockwaves throughout MLB when they signed first baseman Pete Alonso to a five-year, $155 million contract. However, the Orioles don’t appear finished adding to their roster. Baltimore has been linked to many of the top pitchers available, including free agent Framber Valdez. The O’s are still expected to land a new […]

After making a run to the American League Championship Series, the Seattle Mariners are looking to bring Jorge Polanco back into the mix. However, their talks with the now free agent have hit a snag. The second baseman is seeking a four-year contract, something the Mariners so far have been reluctant to do. Working against […]

The Chicago Cubs are sure to make plenty of changes to their rotation throughout the offseason. Any move made will have Justin Steele’s injury return timeline in consideration. The Cubs would like to pencil Steele into their Opening Day rotation. But Craig Counsell doesn’t think that’ll become reality. Still, he is expecting the left-hander to […]

The Philadelphia Phillies made one of the biggest splashes of the offseason when they re-signed Kyle Schwarber to a $150 million contract. For the Phillies, retaining Schwarber was one of their top priorities. They made that clear with the five-year pact they offered the designated hitter. General manager Preston Mattingly broke down exactly why the […]

With Daniel Jones suffering a season-ending Achilles injury, the Indianapolis Colts needed to find an answer at quarterback. They made the shocking decision to sign veteran Philip Rivers. Rivers hasn’t played in the NFL since 2020, ironically as a member of the Colts. Back then, Frank Reich was his head coach. As the quarterback prepares […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a major free agency splash when they signed closer Edwin Diaz to a three-year contract. San Diego Padres general manager AJ Preller is going to need to get active to stay afloat in the NL West race. It’s no surprise that the Dodgers are spending, even after winning back-to-back World […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are making a push for the playoffs to close out their regular season. Veteran defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul has now made his return to help bolster the defense. Not playing football since 2023, it’s fair to wonder how much gas Pierre-Paul has left in the tank. Run game coordinator/outside linebackers coach […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in a fierce battle for first place in the NFC South. In an effort to help fortify their defense, the Buccaneers have signed veteran Jason Pierre-Paul. The pass rusher is returning to Tampa Bay with a strong legacy put in place. However, Pierre-Paul wasn’t ready to hang the cleats up […]

Team USA has added plenty of prominent players to their roster for the upcoming World Baseball Classic. However, New York Yankees star Max Fried won’t be joining them. Manager Mark DeRosa invited Fried to pitch for Team USA. However, he decided to decline the invitation, via Jack Curry of YES. Fried is eligible to pitch […]

As the MLB free agency dominoes start to fall, outfielder Kyle Tucker’s future is still shrouded in mystery. The only thing that is truly known is that Tucker is being courted by numerous franchises. All of the top contenders will be connected to the outfielder until his name is signed on the dotted line. But […]

While the Detroit Lions moved to 8-5 with their Week 14 win over the Dallas Cowboys, they lost safety Brian Branch to a season-ending Achilles injury. Head coach Dan Campbell didn’t hold back when discussing that injury’s impact. Branch entered the year off of a Pro Bowl nomination and was playing like one of the […]

The Indianapolis Colts were dealt a devastating blow with quarterback Daniel Jones suffering a season-ending Achilles injury. However, he wasn’t the only quarterback to get hurt in Week 14. Riley Leonard is dealing with a knee injury that head coach Shane Steichen says the, “team will work through,” via James Boyd of The Athletic. Fellow […]

While the Detroit Lions earned a win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14, they saw safety Brian Branch suffer a season-ending Achilles injury. Now, the Lions have found his potential replacement. Detroit has signed safety Damontae Kazee to their practice squad, via Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. Their plan is […]

After missing the playoffs in 2025, the Kansas City Royals are looking for ways to bolster their roster to get back on track. One clear option is adding more firepower to their lineup. The Royals seem keen to follow through on that plan by adding at least one outfielder in free agency. Amongst the players […]

The Las Vegas Raiders were forced to turn to back quarterback Kenny Pickett after Geno Smith suffered a shoulder injury in Week 14. When it comes to Pete Carroll’s Week 15 quarterback plan, the head coach is keeping his options open. Carroll confirmed that Smith’s shoulder, “locked up,” after taking a big hit. However, he […]

The Baltimore Ravens suffered a devastating 27-22 loss to their rival Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 14. Matters were made worse when running back Keaton Mitchell was forced to leave the game with an injury. He picked up a knee injury near the end of the third quarter, not making his return. However, Mitchell is feeling […]

After a crushing 37-9 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 14, the Atlanta Falcons are now 4-9 on the season. Eliminated from playoff contention, head coach Raheem Morris has found himself firmly on the hot seat. The head coach isn’t shying away from those rumblings. His only goal is to help the Falcons get […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are preparing for the potential loss Zac Gallen, who has been heavily connected to the Chicago Cubs in free agency. While the Diamondbacks could very well re-sign Gallen themselves, Arizona has added another starting pitcher to the mix just in case. Mike Soroka has agreed to a one-year deal with the Diamondbacks, […]

The Tennessee Titans earned their second win of the season by defeating the Cleveland Browns 31-29 in Week 14. However, quarterback Cam Ward isn’t fully satisfied. Of course Ward will take a win anyway he can in what has been a lost season for the Titans. But on that same wavelength, the quarterback knows Tennessee […]

In the midst of their NFC South chase, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers suffered a crushing 24-20 loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 14. Quarterback Baker Mayfield isn’t taking it lightly. Even with the loss, the Buccaneers are still 7-6 on the season. But Mayfield is now determined to make it 8-6 when they […]

Heading into the 2024 season, the Seattle Seahawks decided to move on from Pete Carroll at head coach, replacing him Mike Macdonald. That has proved to be the correct decision, as Macdonald has now set new Seahawks history. The franchise moved to 10-3 with a 37-9 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 14. Macdonald […]

All season, the Indianapolis Colts have been led by the resurgence of quarterback Daniel Jones. But after a devastating injury, those plans will stop come Week 14. Jones suffered a non-contact Achilles injury against the Jacksonville Jaguars and was carted off the field. Star running back Jonathan Taylor kept things honest about what the quarterback’s […]

The Washington Commanders suffered an embarrassing 31-0 loss at the hands of the Minnesota Vikings in 2024. But the injury was made even worse with quarterback Jayden Daniels suffering another injury. Daniels re-injured the same elbow that forced him to miss three games. He didn’t make his return after leaving against the Vikings. However, head […]