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Stop if you’ve heard this one before: the San Francisco Giants missed out on a highly sought-after free agent in the MLB offseason. This time, it was Shohei Ohtani, and although missing out on the two-way superstar wasn’t ideal, it also wasn’t all that surprising given that the Dodgers were the long-rumored favorite to land […]

Toronto Blue Jays fans are still recovering after Shohei Ohtani chose to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers over Canada’s team last Saturday, inking a $700 million deal with $680 million deferred. The Jays were seen as a serious landing spot until the very end, with a pair of reports falsely indicating that Ohtani was […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers officially announced their trade for Tyler Glasnow and Manuel Margot on Saturday. LA also announced their contract extension agreement with Glasnow. The Dodgers and Glasnow agreed to a five-year, $136.5 million extension after the trade was agreed upon. Los Angeles wanted to ensure that if they were going to give up […]

Beyond just baseball, much of the sports world was glued to the MLB free agency decision of Shohei Ohtani heading into this offseason. Despite the process being kept fairly hush-hush, it produced plenty of hysteria befitting of this historic level of hype. In the end, though, the ending was what most of us expected. Don’t […]

The New York Mets are one of the favorites to sign Yoshinobu Yamamoto in MLB free agency. New York wants to add starting pitching, and they understand that Yamamoto is receiving plenty of interest. Team executives reportedly believe that the Mets will pivot to Blake Snell, the reigning NL Cy Young winner, if Yamamoto signs […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers recently signed superstar Shohei Ohtani in MLB free agency, a move that has been brewing for a long time. In fact, the Dodgers didn’t even attempt to sign star free agents last offseason. Most people around the MLB world expected the Dodgers to display interest in New York Yankees star Aaron […]

The Texas Rangers reinvented how a baseball team can win a championship in the modern age, using the perfect blend of big spending, star chasing and player development. Balance reigned supreme in 2023. Perhaps most impressive about Texas’ first ever title win, however, was that it came without an effective Max Scherzer. The four-time Cy […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made the biggest free agency splash, not just of this year, but of all-time when they signed two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani to a 10-year, $700 million contract this week. This signing gives the Dodgers their centerpiece for years to come, but Ohtani’s deferral of $680 million of his salary to the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are remaining aggressive this offseason. After signing Shohei Ohtani and agreeing to trade for Tyler Glasnow from the Tampa Bay Rays, LA isn’t expected to be done adding. Blake Snell, however, reportedly isn’t drawing interest from the Dodgers, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Heyman reports that the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and SP Tyler Glasnow agreed to a five-year, $135 million contract extension (four years, $110 million is the new deal, with the rest including Glasnow’s already guaranteed 2024 salary) Friday. The Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays had already agreed to a trade involving Glasnow, but the deal was contingent upon a […]

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Max Scherzer will miss the first half of the 2024 season. The former All-Star was acquired by Texas prior to the trade deadline in 2023, but dealt with injury trouble during the Rangers’ World Series run. Scherzer most recently underwent surgery on a herniated disc in his back and will reportedly […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and SP Tyler Glasnow have reportedly agreed to a $135 million contract extension, Jeff Passan of ESPN reports. The Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays had previously agreed to trade Glasnow and OF Manuel Margot for SP Ryan Pepiot and OF Jonny DeLuca, but it was contingent upon an extension. Assuming no […]

One word that aptly captures the essence of Shohei Ohtani is “unprecedented.” However, even this term may not fully encapsulate the uniqueness of the two-way player who may have changed baseball free agency as we know it. Ohtani occupies a distinct category, surpassing not only his skills on the baseball diamond but also redefining the […]

Almost all contending teams were doing whatever was possible to convince Shohei Ohtani to sign for them. After all, Ohtani is one of the most transformative players, if not outright the most transformative, in MLB history. In the end, it was the Los Angeles Dodgers that secured the 29-year old Japanese international’s signature, signing him […]

For anyone who’s ever watched Will Smith behind the plate at Dodger Stadium and couldn’t help but think of Men In Black, or seen Anthony Edwards posterize someone for the Timberwolves and then found their mind inexplicably wandering to a favorite episode of ER, this list is for you. Watching a pro athlete who has […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani recently agreed to a record-breaking 10-year, $700 million contract in MLB free agency. The contract features lucrative deferrals as well. Regardless, Ohtani is set to join the Dodgers, as MLB insider Jeff Passan of ESPN announced that the contract became official Monday. The contract impacts the entire MLB […]

Zack Greinke isn’t ready to retire just yet. The 40-year-old starting pitcher is reportedly still looking for a big league opportunity, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network. “Zack Greinke’s representatives have communicated to @MLB teams that he’s preparing to pitch in 2024 and is open to contract talks,” Morosi wrote on X (formerly Twitter). Greinke […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are still expected to be active in MLB free agency despite agreeing to a 10-year, $700 million contract with Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani is deferring $680 million of his contract until 2034, allowing LA to still spend heavily in free agency if they choose to do so. The Dodgers should not rule […]

The world of baseball is still trying to process the fact that Shohei Ohtani chose to go to the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB free agency and also the amount of money the Nationa League West club has committed to the Japanese superstar. The Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Angels were among the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are getting a discount of sorts despite agreeing to a 10-year, $700 million contract with Shohei Ohtani in MLB free agency. Ohtani is deferring $680 million until the end of the deal, while the CBT hit on the contract will be around $46 million, Jeff Passan of ESPN reports. “Shohei Ohtani’s […]

Shohei Ohtani recently agreed to a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The deal surprised a lot of people around the MLB world, as Ohtani was expected to receive somewhere around $500-$600 million. Ohtani’s former teammate Mike Trout’s contract prediction for Ohtani was shattered by the two-way phenom’s agreement with the Dodgers. […]

In the Los Angeles Dodgers’ pursuit of a World Series championship, the recent signing of Shohei Ohtani has added both a monumental chapter and an immense weight to the narrative. Ohtani’s arrival, marked by a record-breaking 10-year, $700 million contract, positions the Dodgers to boast the most compelling and formidable lineup in baseball. However, it […]

The Chicago Cubs had a fantastic run for a long stretch of the 2023 MLB season. The Cubs were led by the potent infield duo of Nico Hoerner and Dansby Swanson, along with the power-hitting Cody Bellinger in the middle of the order. Even if they will likely lose Bellinger in the offseason, Chicago still […]

The Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes are over and he is headed to arguably the richest franchise in the MLB today in the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ohtani signed a whopping 10-year, $700 million contract on Saturday afternoon after several days of meetings between his camp and other suitors. After months of rumors suggesting the two sides would […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani agreed to a 10-year, $700 million contract on Saturday. The agreement followed a wild day of rumors and false reports on Friday. Dodgers fans are excited for the future, but LA’s front office understands there is more work to do. The first thought of Ohtani joining the Dodgers […]

On December 9, 2023, Major League Baseball changed forever. Shohei Ohtani signed a record-breaking contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers for 10 years and an unprecedented $700 million. Ohtani’s deal marks the largest contract signed by any professional athlete in terms of total value, shattering the largest MLB contract and even exceeding Lionel Messi’s 2017 […]

After years of speculation and predictions, Shohei Ohtani has finally found his new home in MLB free agency. The two-way phenom has reportedly agreed to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers, as reported by Jeff Passan. The deal is worth $700 million across 10 years, and there are no opt-outs. Ohtani has already established himself […]

After shipping Alex Verdugo off to the New York Yankees earlier in the week, the Boston Red Sox immediately replaced him on Friday, trading for St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O’Neill in exchange for RHPs Nick Robertson and Victor Santos. The Cardinals made it clear they were trying to find O’Neill a new home given […]

One of the biggest names on the MLB trade market this offseason is Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow. The Rays right-hander has one of the best pitching arsenals in the Majors, but the struggle has been staying healthy. The 30-year-old has averaged 12.2 strikeouts per nine innings in his time with the Rays, […]

One of the biggest names on the MLB trade market this offseason is Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow. The Rays right-hander has some of the best stuff in the Majors, but the struggle has been staying healthy. The 30-year-old has averaged 12.2 strikeouts per nine innings in his time with the Rays, with […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were recently confirmed as a finalist in the Shohei Ohtani free agency sweepstakes. The Los Angeles Dodgers have consistently been mentioned as a serious suitor as well. Nevertheless, the San Francisco Giants are not giving up, per MLB insider Mike Rodriguez. Rodriguez reports that San Francisco’s “top priority” is signing the […]

The Kansas City Royals are reportedly looking to make some moves. The Royals are stuck in a rebuild amid their recent struggles, but Kansas City is trying to take the next step. League sources told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic that KC has been “surprisingly aggressive in trying to add starting pitching.” Kansas City was […]

The 2023 MLB Winter Meetings were relatively quiet compared to previous years. The primary reason for this is most of the organizations are likely waiting for the decision of Shohei Ohtani or even the moves of Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Blake Snell, respectively . There were some minor moves, such as Jarred Kelenic headed to the […]

The New York Yankees shocked the MLB world when they traded with the San Diego Padres for Juan Soto on Dec. 6, 2023. By bringing one of the biggest stars in baseball to the biggest market in baseball, the Soto trade definitely goes down as one of the biggest trades over the last decade. It […]

Before the 2023 MLB season even concluded, many were eagerly anticipating the offseason. This anticipation stemmed from the belief that this could be one of the more memorable free agency winters in recent memory, primarily due to one player: Shohei Ohtani. The two-way player had become so mesmerizing that, even on a losing team, he […]

The 2024 MLB offseason kicked off with an under-the-radar Jarred Kelenic trade that saw the Seattle Mariners send the former top prospect to the Atlanta Braves, freeing up financial resources while the Braves filled a need of finding a new right fielder after deciding not to re-sign Eddie Rosario. The Braves took on two contracts […]

The first major domino of this offseason fell today when the New York Yankees and San Diego Padres made a Juan Soto trade, and now this trade needs some grades. The Yankees needed to make a splash after their self-described “disaster” of a season in 2023, and acquiring the 25-year-old superstar from the Dominican Republic […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers believe in Bobby Miller. Previously LA’s top pitching prospect, Miller debuted in 2023 and performed well. As a result, Los Angeles does not have any plans to move Miller this offseason. The Dodgers are interested in Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease, per MLB insider Russell Dorsey of Bally Sports. […]

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox agreed to an Alex Verdugo-led trade on Tuesday night. The deal saw New York acquire Verdugo for three right-handed pitchers in Richard Fitts, Greg Weissert and Nicholas Judice, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported. Verdugo is a talented player who was originally acquired by the Red Sox from the […]