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The San Diego Padres and Michael King agreed to a $75 million contract on Thursday. The deal, which is for three years, includes multiple player options. Still, it’s a contract that should benefit both King and the Padres. On Friday, the starting pitcher had a press conference and explained why he agreed to a reunion […]

The Philadelphia Phillies traded left-handed relief pitcher Matt Strahm to the Kansas City Royals on Friday. Strahm, who has become one of the better relievers in the sport over the years, returns to Kansas City — where he began his MLB career. Nevertheless, Strahm spent three seasons in Philadelphia, finding success along the way and […]

After coming up just short in the World Series, the Toronto Blue Jays have spent all offseason bolstering their roster. Amongst their additions was relief pitcher Tyler Rogers. Signed to a three-year, $37 million contract, Rogers had plenty of reasons to go to Toronto. But when the Blue Jays gave him a call, the relief […]

Relief pitcher Kenley Jansen recently signed a one-year, $11 million contract with the Detroit Tigers to join their bullpen. Shortly after agreeing to the deal, Jansen shared the exact reason why he decided to sign with the club. During his introductory press conference, the 38-year-old reliever credited Tigers manager AJ Hinch for creating a winning […]

The San Diego Padres and starting pitcher Michael King recently agreed to a $75 million contract. The deal includes a signing bonus and multiple opt outs, according to MLB insider Mark Feinsand. “King’s deal is for three years and $75M, per source. Includes a $12M signing bonus, then salaries of $5M in 2026, $28M player […]

A couple of seasons ago, the Baltimore Orioles won 101 games, the AL East, and were among the favorites to win the World Series. Excitement and optimism were as high in Camden Yards as at any time in recent memory. But over the last two years, Baltimore has fallen all the way to the bottom […]

After missing the playoffs in 2025, the Kansas City Royals are exploring all avenues on how to make it back. Originally, trading away All-Star Cole Ragans seemed to be one of the Royals’ options. However, Kansas City has decided to have a change of heart. When teams have called about a Ragans trade, they have […]

As St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan is a popular name in the trade market for the MLB, one team that could be in the mix for him is the Cleveland Guardians. Though there are reported favorites to land the Cardinals player in Donovan, the latest reporting details the potential interest the Guardians have […]

With the Cleveland Guardians surrounded by rumors this offseason in regards to players the team could be acquiring or sending out, one of those stars that has been capturing headlines is Steven Kwan. As the rumors around Kwan and the Guardians will continue, the latest reporting details the interest the rest of the league has […]

The San Diego Padres are bringing back Michael King on a three-year, $75 million contract to lock in the club’s starting pitching rotation. It’s a move that seemingly caught the attention of some former MLB players, as they simply love the decision from the front office. During a segment on “Foul Territory,” former catcher Erik […]

In November, Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase was indicted by federal prosecutors in the MLB betting scandal. Later, he was arrested at JFK Airport.  Now, details are emerging to explain why Clase was reprimanded before his alleged involvement was known, per Evan Drellich and Zack Meisel of The Athletic. Clase had used his personal cell […]

It’s been an interesting offseason for the New York Mets so far, but the team faces scrutiny after losing both Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz in free agency. The critics are seemingly getting louder, especially after a recent article blasted the franchise for not being able to re-sign Alonso. Those comments are not sitting well […]

The Baltimore Orioles have been among the biggest players of the 2025 MLB offseason. Just weeks after signing Pete Alonso to a $155 million deal, the Birds have struck again. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports that the Orioles are closing in on a deal for Tampa Bay Rays starter Shane Baz. “Orioles are in serious […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have been massively altering their bullpen ahead of the 2026 campaign, highlighted by their $22 million Brad Keller deal. Their latest addition saw the Phillies complete a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Philadelphia has acquired left-hander Kyle Backhus for minor league outfielder Avery Owusu-Asiedu, via Matt Gelb of The Athletic. It marks […]

With the offseason in full swing, teams around the league are making moves to adjust their rosters for the 2026 campaign. On Friday, it appears that the Houston Astros, Tampa Bay Rays, and Pittsburgh Pirates have made a deal that involves second baseman Brandon Lowe. The Rays traded the 31-year-old two-time All-Star to the Pirates, […]

During this offseason, the New York Mets have been making moves. That is especially true with the rival Yankees. Recently, pitchers Luke Weaver and Devin Williams were traded from the Yankees to the Mets. On Friday, the Mets did one better by snatching up a Yankees’ high school prospect, Wandy Asigen, per Francys Romero. Asigen, […]

Before he re-signed with the San Diego Padres, the New York Yankees were deemed a serious suitor for Michael King. However, their interest never advanced past the exploratory stage. The Yankees never made a formal offer to King, via Jon Heyman of the New York Post. He ended up agreeing to a $75 million contract […]

The​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ MLB Winter Meetings have come and gone, and the Philadelphia Phillies are still looking for that one decisive move to reignite their championship dreams. After a playoff run that ended in disappointment again and left the fans calling for a shake-up, the front office has hinted at a willingness to take bold steps to […]

The New York Yankees recently made their first selection in the Rule 5 Draft since 2011. The organization chose to pick up right-hander Cade Winquest, and it seems as though he has the potential to make an impact. Yankees assistant general manager Michael Fishman, the team is high on the youngster’s velocity and feels as […]

Both the Kansas City Royals and Philadelphia Phillies are looking to make the playoffs in 2026. As each franchise alters their roster, Kansas City and Philadelphia have swapped relief pitchers. The Royals acquired left-hander Matt Strahm from the Phillies, via Robert Murray of FanSided. In turn, Philadelphia received right-hander Jonathan Bowlan, via Ken Rosenthal of […]

The​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Seattle Mariners need a new infield asset and Brendan Donovan of the St. Louis Cardinals is the go-to guy. The Mariners are in urgent need of a batter who can bring in runs and offer lineup stability after a very gloomy postseason. Donovan provides the Cardinals a road to reconstruct their team while the […]

In​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ order to challenge the Philadelphia Phillies and now a healthy Atlanta Braves team in the National League East, the New York Mets ought to take a big and bold step in the trading market. Finishing the 2025 season with a flop, the management should thus concentrate on the matter of how to get their […]

The San Diego Padres bolstered their pitching rotation by signing Michael King to a $75 million contract. Still, the Padres are far from done building out their 2026 roster. Now, San Diego has signed infielder Sung-mun Song, via Robert Murray of FanSided. The financial terms of the deal are not yet known and it is […]

After a quiet start to MLB Free Agency, the San Diego Padres made noise by locking in Michael King and reshaping their offseason plans. According to MLB Network insider Mark Feinsand, the Padres and King agreed to a three-year, $75 million deal, making partnership official and loud. The Padres wanted certainty and they found it […]

The MLB Free Agency delivered a cruel turn for John Means as another injury abruptly halted his path to a new deal. The former Baltimore Orioles All-Star and later Cleveland Guardians left-hander saw momentum vanish in an instant. Just days before he expected to sign, Means ruptured his Achilles while training. He shared the news […]

The Cleveland Guardians re-signed right-handed reliever Shawn Armstrong on Thursday to a one-year contract worth $5.5 million, which includes a mutual option for 2027, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The signing reunites Armstrong with the organization that selected him in the 18th round of the 2011 MLB Draft out of East Carolina University. Armstrong, now 35, […]

The World Baseball Classic roster for Team USA continued to take shape Thursday as another frontline starter committed to the national team. San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb confirmed his availability for the 2026 tournament, further strengthening an already impressive pitching staff. Webb becomes the latest high-end arm to pledge participation for March, reinforcing USA […]

The Chicago Cubs made a calculated depth move Thursday ahead of the 2026 season, agreeing to a one-year major league contract with veteran first baseman Tyler Austin. The signing represents a low-risk investment in a proven power bat returning to Major League Baseball after a productive run overseas. The Cubs front office continues to prioritize […]

The​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Atlanta Braves are basically a decision away from the 2026 season. With their championship window being very short, it is necessary for General Manager Alex Anthopoulos to be bold and, by all means, go after a high-caliber starting pitcher who can enhance the Braves’ rotation, positioning them alongside Chris Sale and Spencer Strider. The […]

The Texas Rangers continued shaping organizational depth this week as the club finalized a group of offseason additions ahead of spring training. Planning for camp took a clear step forward on Thursday, when the front office secured multiple veteran players on minor league contracts, reinforcing competition and roster flexibility entering 2026 Spring Training. The Rangers […]

The Baltimore Orioles made one of the biggest splashes of the season when they signed first baseman Pete Alonso to a five-year, $155 million contract. Alonso’s impact is already being seen before he has even donned a Baltimore jersey. Taylor Ward will also be a first-year member of the Orioles after coming over in a […]

Steven Kwan has emerged as the centerpiece of one of the most logical and mutually beneficial trade concepts of the MLB offseason, as speculation around the Cleveland Guardians potentially moving the All-Star outfielder continues to circulate. A framework involving the New York Mets aligns cleanly with Cleveland’s long-term objectives, while Kwan fits seamlessly into the […]

The Chicago White Sox and Tampa Bay Rays have agreed on a trade on Thursday afternoon. This trade will certainly go under the radar; however, the White Sox are hoping that this addition can benefit the future of the team. The Rays have traded outfielder Tristan Peters to the Sox, according to the Tampa Bay […]

This week, Team USA is ramping up its roster signings to build a dominant team to compete in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Earlier on Thursday, Tarik Skubal and Mason Miller joined the pitching staff. The roster is now more than halfway complete, and the talent is off the charts. After Skubal and Miller committed […]

Last week, the St. Louis Cardinals acquired right-handed pitcher Dustin May from the Boston Red Sox. While in Beantown, May donned the No.85 on the mound. However, he will not have the opportunity to wear that number in St. Louis. The reason? That number is already retired. During an introductory press conference, May learned of […]

Momentum surrounding Team USA’s pitching staff for the 2026 World Baseball Classic continued to build Thursday as one of baseball’s hardest throwers publicly endorsed the national team’s newest ace. San Diego Padres relief pitcher Mason Miller offered an unfiltered reaction to Detroit Tigers star Tarik Skubal committing to represent the United States in the upcoming […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are making an earnest attempt at improving, even being involved in the Kyle Schwarber free agency sweepstakes. But the fact Schwarber didn’t choose the Pirates is indicative of how the franchise is currently viewed. Pittsburgh is going to struggle to sign top flight free agents as they currently stand. Though it’s not […]

The World Baseball Classic is just a few months away, and the roster for Team USA is shaping up nicely. It just got even better as Tarik Skubal and Mason Miller both have announced they intend to play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, along with Paul Skenes, according to a post by […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks have emerged as a surprise suitor for free agent third baseman Alex Bregman. However, it was originally expected that they’d have to trade All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte to make all the pieces fit. As the Diamondbacks continue figuring out their 2026 plans, that may no longer be the case. There is […]