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When the Los Angeles Dodgers officially won the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes, signing the burgeoning Japanese ace to an entry-level contract, it was widely viewed as the biggest steal of the MLB offseason. That’s right, after being heavily recruited by the Toronto Blue Jays, the New York Yankees, the San Diego Padres, and, well, any other […]

With a 93-69 record, the San Diego Padres finished in second place in the National League West. This allowed them to clinch a Wild Card spot in 2024. The Padres were bested by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS, sending the team packing for what promised to be a long winter. San Diego’s offseason […]

The Boston Red Sox have had quite the off-season. On paper, they went from being a subpar roster to arguably one of the more talented rosters in the American League. Much of that has to do with the Red Sox’s addition of third baseman Alex Bregman. Once Boston landed the former All-Star infielder, questions arose […]

When the San Diego Padres announced the signing of Yuli Gurriel from the Kansas City Royals, fans around the MLB world wondered how he would co-exist with Yu Darvish, the team’s star pitcher who he famously had beef with back in 2017. How would Darvish feel sharing a locker room with a player who famously […]

The Detroit Tigers will open up their Grapefruit League slate on Saturday with a date with the Philadelphia Phillies. The Tigers signed Kenta Maeda in December of 2023, and his freshman season in Detroit left much to be desired. That said, Tigers manager AJ Hinch has named Maeda the Tigers’ starter for their Spring Training […]

Early in the offseason, the Kansas City Royals acquired Jonathan India and shipped off Brady Singer in a blockbuster trade; nonetheless, the team has remained relatively quiet the rest of the winter. On Wednesday, the team announced they have made a signing to add to their pitching depth. The Royals have signed left-handed pitcher Ross […]

After missing out on Juan Soto earlier this offseason, the New York Yankees shifted gears by acquiring Cody Bellinger from the Chicago Cubs. They also bolstered their lineup by signing Paul Goldschmidt to a one-year, $12.5 million deal following the release of first baseman Anthony Rizzo at the end of the 2024 season. Bellinger has […]

With Spring Training games set to commence on Thursday, injury updates are floating in daily from all MLB clubs. The New York Yankees will have their Grapefruit League opener on Friday, but the team will keep their eyes on a certain bullpen session. Yankees starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt has been dealing with a “cranky” back […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have one of the most recognizable rosters in baseball, loaded with big names like Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, and Trea Turner. However, the players on the margins sometimes make the difference come October, as unexpected contributors can take the team over the hump. They will now be even more important given Philadelphia’s […]

New York Yankees’ star player Aaron Judge is not one to shy away from the spotlight. But this time, he’s teasing the potential opportunity of joining Team USA in 2026 for the World Baseball Classic. If he follows through, it would mark Judge’s first appearance in the prestigious international tournament. “I think that’d be pretty […]

The New York Mets received some good news with spring training set to begin soon. Star shortstop prospect Ronny Mauricio, who has been rehabbing an anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee for the last 15 months. Mauricio could be approaching his return, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. “It’s been a long time,” Mauricio said through his […]

The San Diego Padres received good news regarding first baseman Luis Arraez, with spring training set to get underway soon. Arraez had surgery to repair a torn ligament in his thumb. He was unable to swing a bat. Arraez is healthy and ready to go; however, as preparation for the upcoming season continues, MLB.com’s AJ Cassavell […]

Marcus Stroman may not have a clear role in the Yankees’ regular-season rotation, but he’s still getting the ball first in spring training. The right-hander will start Friday’s Grapefruit League opener, despite uncertainty about Stroman’s future with the team. Stroman, who signed a two-year, $37 million deal, has found himself behind Gerrit Cole, Max Fried, […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are mourning the loss of Bob Uecker, the legendary player and broadcaster, who passed away in January. Uecker had been a broadcaster for the Brewers since 1971, and they are now going to enter their first season without him in over 50 years. Spring Training games are starting in just a couple […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are moving Willson Contreras from catcher to first base this season, and he reportedly has bulked up to 247 pounds from his usual 235 pounds this spring with the hope of producing more power and RBI production in 2025, according to John Denton of MLB.com. Contreras will also have more time […]

With the 2025 MLB season on the way, some are looking forward to the free agent class for next offseason, and the top two players scheduled to hit the market are Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Toronto Blue Jays and Kyle Tucker of the Chicago Cubs. It will be interesting to see who ends up […]

Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero recently admitted he and the club did not come “close” to signing an extension this offseason, which kickstarted rumors that Guerrero will be traded in the near future before he has a chance to walk in free agency. Guerrero has been one of the few bright spots for the […]

While the Atlanta Braves made the playoffs for a seventh-straight year in 2024, they were promptly swept out of the Wild Card round. Matt Olson and company knows they need a bit more firepower to make a true impact in 2025. But Olson can’t do it alone. Players such as catcher Sean Murphy must step […]

With the Toronto Blue Jays and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. not coming to an agreement on a contract extension this offseason, there is much speculation about where he could end up playing in 2026 and beyond, and the New York Mets are a team that could be involved, with Pete Alonso likely opting out of his […]

The baseball season is just about here as Spring Training games will get going on Thursday, and the regular season will begin in less than one month. The Milwaukee Brewers are hoping for another run to the playoffs after winning the NL Central last year, but they are dealing with some heat from the fanbase […]

CC Sabathia will be inducted into the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame and he will go in as a member of the New York Yankees. The legendary left-hander spent 11 seasons in the Bronx and explained on Tuesday why he decided to be inducted as a Yankee. Via Sportscenter: “Just for me, it was the […]

The Chicago Cubs will be opening their 2025 season in the Tokyo Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. As they prepare to face the defending World Series champions, Chicago has named their Opening Day starter. Shota Imanaga has earned the call, the Cubs announced. Playing in Nippon Professional Baseball from 2016-2023, this will be a […]

After losing a Gold Glove infielder in Alex Bregman, the Houston Astros are adding another one. They have agreed to a one-year minor league contract with former Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers, according to Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston. The deal includes a spring training invitation, so the 28-year-old will soon join his […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers, the richest team in the MLB both literally and figuratively, only got richer this past offseason. The Dodgers secured the services of burgeoning Japanese international Roki Sasaki, a 23-year-old flamethrower who’s expected to emerge as a quality rotation piece for years to come. It has to be said, however, that transitioning […]

The Toronto Blue Jays appear to be in grave danger of losing one of their best players, first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., after the 2025 season. Guerrero and the Blue Jays were unable to come to terms on a new contract on Tuesday night, the star first baseman’s deadline to reach a new deal, and considering […]

Manny Machado has built for himself a reputation as a troublemaker. This past postseason alone, during the San Diego Padres’ NLDS clash against the Los Angeles Dodgers, he made waves when he threw a ball towards the Dodgers dugout, nearly hitting manager Dave Roberts in the process. This triggered a bit of a skirmish between […]

Los Angeles Dodgers fans will have a chance to see rookie phenom Roki Sasaki face Major League hitters on Wednesday. That’s when the 23-year-old phenom from Japan will face hitters in live batting practice for the first time, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. Sasaki has already thrown two bullpen sessions for […]

Hall of Famer Wade Boggs is officially cancer free and he rang the ceremonial bell in celebration — exactly like he said he would. The 66-year-old posted a video of himself to his X account doing just that after announcing he defeated prostate cancer on February 7. “Praise the Lord 🙏,” he wrote alongside the […]

Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez is coming off a 35-home-run season in which he also hit .308 with a 172 OPS+. Headed into 2025, the 27-year-old still feels the best is yet to come. “The numbers are there right now still, but it’s still something I think about throughout the season,” Alvarez told Brian McTaggart […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have thrown around some serious money during this offseason, signing Blake Snell for $182 million, Tanner Scott for $72 million, Teoscar Hernandez for $66 million, Blake Treinen for $22 million, and a handful of other contracts. This comes a year after they signed Shohei Ohtani for a whopping $700 million. Oh, […]

The New York Mets have suffered their first spring training injury with starter Frankie Montas on the shelf. The free-agency acquisition has a history of injuries and will be shut down for 6-8 weeks. The Mets do not have the rotation depth to survive a long-term Montas injury. So where should they look for a […]

When the New York Yankees face the Milwaukee Brewers in the Bronx on Opening Day 2025, there will be a familiar voice behind the microphone. Joe Buck, who called 24 World Series for Fox, will return to the baseball broadcast booth on March 27 for the game, which will air on ESPN. It will be […]

The Athletics are still waiting to reach the city of Las Vegas. Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says the team should be in Sin City in 2028, per USA Today. The team is playing the next three seasons in Sacramento, California. Manfred says the franchise’s temporary home in Sacramento is charming. That may not […]

The Boston Red Sox waited until the 11th hour to bring in an impactful addition to their offense. Alex Bregman ended his run with the Houston Astros to sign in Beantown for three years, $120 million. But Bregman’s run in Houston was entirely at third base and Rafael Devers mans that position for the Red […]

Spring Training is officially underway, which means the MLB season is right around the corner. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a San Francisco Giants over/under win total prediction and pick. Here are the MLB odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  MLB Odds: 2025 Win Total Odds Over 79.5 Wins: -102 Under 79.5 Wins: […]

We are a little over a month away from the MLB season, and the San Diego Padres are looking to finally turn the corner. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a San Diego Padres over/under win total prediction and pick. Here are the MLB odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  MLB Odds: 2025 Padres […]

Even with spring training in full swing, trade rumors are still swirling around Nolan Arenado of the St. Louis Cardinals. And with the New York Yankees both a contender for his services and suddenly in need of another bat, perhaps it’s time for the two parties to revisit their trade talks. Giancarlo Stanton, the oft-injured […]

Atlanta Braves star pitcher Chris Sale will reportedly start the team’s spring training opener on Saturday against the Minnesota Twins, David O’Brien of The Athletic reports. Sale, 35, made quite the impression in his first season in Atlanta during the 2024 campaign. The left-handed hurler led the league with 225 strikeouts and a 2.38 ERA. […]

The MLB season is right around the corner and the Los Angeles Dodgers are looking like they will be repeating as World Series champions. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Los Angeles Dodgers over/under win total prediction and pick. Here are the MLB odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  MLB Odds: 2025 Win […]