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The Boston Red Sox added arguably the best available starting pitcher this offseason when they struck a blockbuster deal with the Chicago White Sox for Garrett Crochet. After missing out on free agents like Blake Snell, Willy Adames, Juan Soto and Max Fried, the Red Sox made a huge splash in the trade market. Red […]

After a disappointing season in which they missed the postseason for the second-straight year, the St. Louis Cardinals are looking to shake things up. Third baseman Nolan Arenado and closer Ryan Helsley have been two of the most popular names in the trade market this offseason. The Cardinals and their president of baseball operations John […]

The trade market for starting pitchers this offseason has been dominated by the Chicago White Sox and Garrett Crochet. But, a surprise team, the Tampa Bay Rays, have been fielding calls about some of their starters. The Rays are considering trades for some of their starting pitchers according to ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan on […]

Despite their Triple-A ballpark in Sacramento and their uncertain future, the Athletics are trying to compete. They made it clear that they are not trading designated hitter/outfielder Brent Rooker, and now, they just made a huge splash in free agency. Luis Severino is signing a three-year, $67 million contract with the A’s according to ESPN’s […]

Shohei Ohtani had one of the most impressive individual seasons in Major League Baseball history with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024. Not only did Ohtani set all sorts of offensive records, but he made the postseason for the first time in his career. Ohtani spoke about his experience playing for a team with legitimate […]

The Seattle Mariners had one of, if not the best starting rotations in Major League Baseball last season. It is no surprise that teams like the Philadelphia Phillies have been calling with trade proposals. The Phillies offered All-Star third baseman Alec Bohm to the Mariners in exchange for one of their top-two pitchers, Logan Gilbert […]

It was recently reported that the Toronto Blue Jays could end up making the largest offer to superstar free agent Juan Soto. The Blue Jays, along with the Boston Red Sox and New York Mets are seen as the biggest threats to the New York Yankees in their pursuit of re-signing Soto. The Blue Jays […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have already been busy this offseason, signing free agent pitcher Blake Snell and extending super utilityman Tommy Edman. One part of their team they have not addressed yet is their bullpen. The Dodgers currently do not have an elite arm at the back-end of their bullpen, but this trade proposal from […]

The sweepstakes for superstar free agent Juan Soto is the biggest story in Major League Baseball. However, Soto’s free agency saga may come to a conclusion earlier than many expected. A definitive timeline of when Soto could make his final decision is becoming more clear according to ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez on Tuesday. “Juan Soto’s much-hyped […]

Adrian Wojnarowski has been busy since leaving ESPN for his new role as the general manager for St. Bonaventure basketball. Since Wojnarowski’s new role was announced, many have wondered what type of impact he would have on St. Bonaventure. Wojnarowski explained some of the specific ways he is able to use his vast network of […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have one of the most complete teams in Major League Baseball. Especially after signing two-time Cy Young award winner Blake Snell, the Dodgers have All-Stars and MVPs throughout their lineup and pitching staff. The only place that the Dodgers could look to improve, however, is their bullpen. At the same time, […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are one of the teams that has reportedly met with and offered free agent Juan Soto a contract this offseason. Despite those promising reports, it is looking less and less likely that the Blue Jays are serious contenders in the Soto sweepstakes. Where the Blue Jays stand amid the other perceived […]

The Boston Red Sox are expected to be one of the most active teams in the trade market this offseason. It has already been reported that they are interested in Chicago White Sox ace Garrett Crochet. With one of the top farm systems in baseball, proven young Major League-level talent and an aggressive front office, […]

Now that Blake Snell is off the board after signing a five-year, $182 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night, teams are pivoting to other pitching options. Two of those teams, the Baltimore Orioles and Atlanta Braves, appear to be looking elsewhere for a top-end arm. The Orioles and Braves are looking […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly signed Blake Snell to a five-year, $182 million contract on Tuesday night. That move shook up the baseball world, but the biggest beneficiary of the Snell deal may be a surprise. Now that Snell is off the market, it will be even more competitive for teams to acquire a top […]

Buster Posey and Madison Bumgarner formed one of the best partnerships in San Francisco Giants’ history. The duo played a key role in each of the Giants’ three World Series titles in 2010, 2012 and 2014. In Posey’s new role as the Giants’ president of baseball operations, he may be bringing Bumgarner back to the […]

Jeff Hoffman is expected to be one of the most popular names in free agency this offseason. While Hoffman has been dominant out of the bullpen over the last two season with the Philadelphia Phillies, some teams have been considering signing him as a starting pitcher. Hoffman addressed his potential move away from the bullpen […]

It is looking more and more likely that the St. Louis Cardinals will trade third baseman Nolan Arenado this offseason. One potentially surprising destination for Arenado: the Philadelphia Phillies. Former Phillies catcher Erik Kratz explained why a potential Arenado trade could make sense for both the Cardinals and the Phillies on “Foul Territory” on Tuesday. […]

Chicago White Sox ace Garrett Crochet is one of the most sought-after trade targets this offseason. The White Sox made the decision not to trade Crochet during the 2024 season, instead deciding to hold on to him and work on a move during the offseason. Crochet’s market is beginning to take shape. Jim Bowden of […]

One of the most sought-after free agents this offseason is outfielder Anthony Santander. While many expect him to sign with a team like the New York Yankees or Los Angeles Dodgers, or even return to the Baltimore Orioles, a surprising team appears to be interested in Santander. The Washington Nationals are a potential suitor for […]

Juan Soto’s free agency has captivated the attention of Major League Baseball this offseason. With teams like the New York Yankees, New York Mets, Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly involved, it seems like it is a guarantee that Soto will end up in a major market. That may not […]

David Ortiz has been heavily involved in the Boston Red Sox’s pursuit of free agent superstar Juan Soto. Ortiz and Soto are both from the Dominican Republic and appear to have a close relationship, Ortiz revealed what his pitch for Soto to join the Red Sox is in an interview on the “Fenway Rundown” podcast […]

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez had another incredible season in 2024. On Thursday, it was revealed that Ramirez finished fifth in American League MVP voting. A fascinating statistic about Ramirez’ MVP finishes throughout his career was shared by MLB Network insider Jon Morosi on Friday. José Ramírez has finished among the top 6 in […]

The Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox are both expected to be some of the most active teams in free agency and the trade market this offseason. The AL East rivals were each recently linked to one of the top available arms. The Orioles and Red Sox were both named as teams that are in […]

Alex Bregman is expected to be one of the most popular names in free agency this offseason. Two teams have reportedly entered the sweepstakes to sign Bregman. The Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox are both interested in Bregman according to MLB insider Jon Heyman of the New York Post. “The Tigers are interested in […]

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani was unanimously named the National League’s Most Valuable Player on Thursday after a historic season at the plate. This was Ohtani’s third MVP award, solidifying Ohtani’s status as one of, if not the greatest player in Major League Baseball history. After it was announced that Ohtani had won his […]

The sweepstakes for superstar free agent Juan Soto may seem like a two-man race between the New York Yankees and the New York Mets. But, another team has emerged. The Philadelphia Phillies are one of six teams MLB insider Jon Heyman of the New York Post considers a true “contender” for Soto. “Owner John Middleton […]

The New York Yankees reportedly met with superstar free agent Juan Soto on Monday to try and convince him to re-sign. More details about how that meeting went are beginning to emerge. One of the primary goals of the meeting was for Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner to begin laying the groundwork on building a stronger […]

Two of the biggest storylines for the New York Yankees this offseason were what they would do with manager Aaron Boone and ace Gerrit Cole’s contracts. Even after a disastrous World Series performance, the Yankees exercised Boone’s 2025 option and were able to work out an agreement for Cole to remain with the team after […]

The New York Yankees reportedly met with free agent superstar Juan Soto and his representatives in Southern California on Monday. The Yankees, along with many other teams across baseball are desperately trying to convince Soto to sign with them this offseason. Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner addressed how his meeting with Soto went to Chris Kirschner […]

The New York Yankees will do everything they can do re-sign free agent superstar Juan Soto. But, with teams like the New York Mets, Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers also hot in pursuit, there is a real chance that Soto decides not to return to the Yankees. The Yankees made a gamble last […]

The Seattle Mariners, who had a disappointing 2024 season after missing the postseason, were one of the worst offensive teams in baseball. They just made a move to reunite with one of their former prospects to give themselves some more depth. The Mariners made a trade for Austin Shenton from the Tampa Bay Rays for […]

The Los Angeles Angels have been one of, if not the busiest teams so far this offseason. They have signed starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks, catcher Travis d’Arnaud and infielder Kevin Newman and traded for outfielder Jorge Soler. The Angels have been linked to another free agent. They have shown interest in Japanese pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano […]

As expected, the Houston Astros offered star third basemen Alex Bregman a qualifying offer ahead of his upcoming free agency. Bregman has made his decision about whether or not to accept it. Not surprisingly, Bregman rejected the one-year, $21.05 million offer ahead of Tuesday’s 4:00 p.m. ET deadline to return to the Astros according to […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are in a precarious position this offseason with closer Devin Williams. After declining his 2025 club option, all signs point towards the Brewers being open to trading Williams. Even though Williams is one of the best closers in baseball, the Brewers have a history of trading their star players as they approach […]

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Brusdar Graterol’s 2024 season was marred with shoulder issues. However, despite spending the majority of the regular season on the injured list and missing the NLDS and NLCS, Graterol was able to play a role in World Series to help the Dodgers take down the New York Yankees. Graterol had right […]

The Chicago White Sox surprisingly did not end up trading Garrett Crochet during the 2024 season. But now, it seems like it is almost a guarantee that Crochet will be moved during the offseason. However, the Yankees do not appear to be a legitimate contender in the Crochet trade market according to Bryan Hoch of […]

While many believe that the New York Mets and the New York Yankees are the two clear favorites to sign Juan Soto, there could be a dark horse candidate. The Boston Red Sox reportedly met with Soto on Thursday, and could be in play to sign the superstar free agent. One of the reasons why […]

The Boston Red Sox are one of the many teams trying to sign superstar free agent Juan Soto this offseason. Details have begun to emerge about the first meeting between the two sides. The Red Sox met with Soto and his agent, Scott Boras, on Thursday night in Southern California according to Sean McAdam of […]