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With the Seattle Mariners starting spring training and barely missing out on the postseason in 2023, a lot of eyes will be on the Mariners to see if they can put everything together to win the American League West in 2024. Ahead of the start of the 2024 season, we’ll be making our Mariners bold […]

The New York Yankees acquired Juan Soto this past offseason, and that trade may change everything. Becoming a legendary duo, as the title of this article suggests, takes time though. And if Soto departs in free agency after the 2024 season then he will obviously not become a Yankees’ legend. The Yankees were once a […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have high expectations for the 2024 season. Adding another starting pitcher or two, however, wouldn’t be a bad idea. They reportedly tried to sign Yoshinobu Yamamoto before he agreed to a contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, while free agent starting pitchers Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery could be options for the […]

The San Diego Padres’ stacked 2023 roster filled with megastars made it seem inevitable that they would make the World Series. Instead, the team didn’t even make the playoffs. Financial concerns made the team move on from Juan Soto, Blake Snell and Josh Hader, but the team still has tons of talent. That will be […]

While Shohei Ohtani was by far the biggest free agent signing of the 2024 offseason, he is yet to make his Los Angeles Dodgers debut in spring training. Ohtani is coming off a UCL injury that cut short his pitching last season. He still won MVP in 2023, but that’s because he’s Ohtani. Despite being […]

With the Arizona Diamondbacks coming off of a surprising run to the World Series in 2023 where they lost in five games to the Texas Rangers, a lot of eyes will be on the Diamondbacks to see if they can follow up on their successful 2023 campaign in 2024. As spring training starts up, we’ll […]

It was reported early on Sunday morning that Cody Bellinger and the Chicago Cubs were in agreement on an $80 million contract in MLB free agency. The three-year deal comes after a long free agency for Bellinger. Bellinger’s contract with Chicago includes a pair of opt-outs, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. “Cody Bellinger’s salary […]

The Boston Red Sox are preparing for the 2024 campaign, and it will be interesting to see how the team fares after a relatively quiet offseason of work. After finishing in last place in the American League East in 2023, the expectation was that the team would shell out some money in free agency to […]

The Texas Rangers are fresh off a World Series championship. The ball club is looking to find more success in 2024 and build a dynasty. Texas is dealing with some injury concerns at the moment, but their 2024 outlook is promising as spring training gets underway. So what does the 2024 campaign hold for this […]

It’s difficult to critique the Philadelphia Phillies. They feature a loaded offense, a good enough bullpen, and a high-ceiling for the starting rotation. On paper, the Phillies should be one of the best teams in the National League in 2024. But is there a fatal flaw for this team? Something that must be addressed before […]

Which New York Yankees prospect could end up on the 2024 Opening Day Roster? Although there would not be a clear spot for him given the Yankees’ new-look outfield, Jasson Dominguez would be the easy answer. However, Dominguez is recovering from an injury and will not return until later in the season. Dominguez, who was […]

It was previously reported that Tim Anderson and the Miami Marlins are connected in MLB free agency. On Wednesday, Jon Morosi confirmed that Miami has offered Anderson a contract to be the team’s shortstop. Anderson has enjoyed an impressive big league career. He is a two-time All-Star and former American League batting champion. Anderson, who […]

The Baltimore Orioles finished with the best record in the American League in 2023, yet they still have one of the best farm systems in the entire sport. Baltimore’s years of rebuilding are paying dividends in a major way without question. Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson are among the latest Orioles’ prospects-turned-stars. Jackson Holliday, the […]

The 2023-24 offseason has largely been a miserable one for the Boston Red Sox and their fans. After limping to a last place finish in the American League East last season, the expectation was that they would make some big moves in free agency to beef up their roster. For the most part, though, they […]

The smell of baseball is in the air, with Spring Training games set to begin soon. That means that rosters, such as the Atlanta Braves, will start taking shape slowly but surely over the next month as the 2024 MLB Opening Day approaches. During that month, we all know anything can happen, including setbacks and […]

By the time Anthony Rendon steps up to the batter’s box at Tempe Diablo Stadium, the Los Angeles Angels’ spring training facility, he might not be welcomed with open arms. On Tuesday, Rendon was seen telling reporters that baseball, his chosen profession, is not a “top priority.” “This has never been a top priority. This […]

The Atlanta Braves, like other teams throughout MLB, have started spring training. As of Tuesday, they will have their first full squad workout to begin preparations for the 2024 season. The Braves are hoping these preparations in February will help them when it comes to October, which hasn’t exactly gone as planned in the last […]

Spencer Strider is already a good pitcher. He finished fourth in National League Cy Young voting after leading the league with 281 strikeouts during the 2023 season. On Monday, though, Strider threw a new pitch that caught everyone’s attention at Braves camp. Strider appeared to throw a curveball while facing Braves first baseman Matt Olson, […]

Although the ultimate goal is winning, realistic expectations must be assigned to some franchises. Fans want to know their club is on an upward trajectory more than anything, so player development and a competitive baseball product can be acceptable goals depending on the team. The Boston Red Sox should have the resources and prestige to […]

Bryce Harper wants to remain with the Philadelphia Phillies for the remainder of his career. Meanwhile, Philadelphia is trying to figure out how Zack Wheeler fits into the team’s plans moving forward. So will the star outfielder-turned-first baseman and ace-caliber starting pitcher sign long-term deals with the ball club? “I think another very interesting storyline […]

There’s no question that Mike Trout is one of the most decorated MLB stars today. The Los Angeles Angels centerfielder is an 11-time All-Star, three-time AL MVP, a nine-time Silver Slugger Award-winner, two-time AL Hank Aaron Award winner, and a three-time All-MLB First Team player. But while Trout has carved out a brilliant MLB career, […]

When Shohei Ohtani signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers this past offseason, the entire MLB world wondered what the future held for Mike Trout. Some expected the Los Angeles Angels star to request a trade. Trout, though, spoke to the media Monday and said he doesn’t want to be traded right now. Instead, Trout wants […]

With the New York Mets reporting for spring training, a lot of eyes will be on the team with the top payroll in MLB after a disappointing 2023 season. Ahead of the start of spring training games, we’ll be making our Mets bold predictions for the 2024 season. The 2023 season went about as bad […]

The Atlanta Braves had the best record in baseball during the 2023 season. Despite falling short in the playoffs, Atlanta is confident heading into 2024. Competing for a World Series berth will be a challenge, though, especially after the Los Angeles Dodgers’ impressive offseason. The odds of Atlanta realistically making a trade before the 2024 […]

As spring training gets underway for the New York Yankees, several premier free agents are still waiting to sign their next contracts. Two players still available on the free agent market are starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery and left-handed hitting outfielder Cody Bellinger. The Yankees should look into acquiring Montgomery, but they should pass on Bellinger. […]

On Friday, Ronald Acuna Jr. told reporters that he wanted to finish out his career with the Atlanta Braves. But if you know anything about the Braves, you know that is all likelihood of not happening. Ronald Acuna Jr. expresses desire to finish career with Braves “It’s not a secret that I want to be […]

The St. Louis Cardinals struggled in 2023. The team ultimately missed the playoffs following a season they surely want to forget. St. Louis made a number of additions during the offseason, so they are hoping to bounce back in 2024. Pitching was the Cardinals’ primary question mark a season ago. The offense performed at a […]

The New York Mets and former New York Yankees slugging first baseman Luke Voit are reportedly discussing a contract, Andy Martino of SNY reports. Nothing is official as of this story’s writing, but Martino states that an agreed-upon contract would be a minor-league deal with an invite to spring training. Mets: Luke Voit is a […]

On Friday, it was revealed that Xander Bogaerts would be moving to second base in 2024, while Ha-Seong Kim will play shortstop. Kim addressed the position switch on Saturday, via 97.3 The Fan. “I didn’t really expect it at all, that news coming from Mr. Shildt yesterday,” Kim said via translator. “I think it’s a […]

Nolan Arenado and the St. Louis Cardinals are looking to turn things around during the 2024 season. After winning the National League Central in 2022, St. Louis struggled throughout the 2023 campaign. Arenado wants to lead the Cardinals’ young roster by example in 2024. “If you want to get the best out of young guys, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have enjoyed strong seasons in back-to-back years, but they have not won a World Series since 2008. Philadelphia made a number of moves this offseason, including re-signing Aaron Nola and recently bringing in veteran utility man Whit Merrifield. So can Bryce Harper and the Phillies make another competitive run in 2024? There’s […]

Tyler Glasnow is ready to pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He’s only pitched in smaller markets so far in his career, but this past offseason’s trade to LA will put Glasnow in the spotlight. Glasnow, who is from Southern California, opened up on the trade during a recent interview with SportsNet LA. “It was […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are the team of 2024. They signed Shohei Ohtani and added no shortage of other talented players as well this past offseason. For LA, it’s World Series or bust. This Dodgers ball club will be interesting to watch. They obviously feature plenty of star-power, but will young promising players take the […]

The Cleveland Guardians are hoping to rebound in 2024 after missing the 2023 playoffs. Cleveland had stunned the American League Central and made the postseason despite featuring MLB’s youngest roster in 2022, but the ball club took a step in the wrong direction this past season. Cleveland had a relatively quiet offseason. They made a […]

Trevor Bauer wants to pitch in MLB during the 2024 season. Bauer, who is currently a free agent, spent the 2023 season pitching in Japan but is ready to return to the big leagues. And one team he thinks would be a “great match” is the Baltimore Orioles. Bauer was asked by a fan on […]

Pitchers and catchers are set to report for spring training, and Cody Bellinger is still a free agent. With the 2024 season just over a month away, Bellinger has yet to sign a contract in MLB free agency. Bellinger enjoyed a resurgent campaign with the Chicago Cubs in 2023, and a return to Chicago has […]

The Boston Red Sox are getting ready for the 2024 campaign after a poor 2023 season saw them finish in last place in the American League East. After entering the year with a severely undermanned roster, the Sox did alright to remain competitive for much of the year, but it ultimately wasn’t much of a […]

Jorge Soler agreed to a contract with the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday. Soler, a right-handed power-hitter, is looking to add some pop to a lineup that has struggled to hit home runs. In fact, former player AJ Pierzynski revealed that no Giants player has hit 30 or more home runs in a season since […]

After another early playoff exit for the Milwaukee Brewers, the offseason has been filled with unexpected moves for the savvy franchise. The Milwaukee Brewers made one of the most surprising signings of the offseason when they signed Rhys Hoskins on a two-year, $34 million contract, with an opt-out after the first year and the option for […]