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The Baltimore Orioles enter spring training with a starkly different aura surrounding them than the one that pervaded Sarasota, Florida in 2024. Last year, the theme was “reaching the next level.” Although players like Gunnar Henderson and Anthony Santander satisfied that criteria on an individual level, the O’s took a step back as a unit. […]

The New York Yankees had to follow Plan B this offseason. They lost Juan Soto to the New York Mets and pivoted to add several quality players. Max Fried was the first move, signing him to the richest contract ever given to a left-handed pitcher. With spring training underway, Yankees manager Aaron Boone has seen […]

The Boston Red Sox made two significant moves to improve their team this offseason. First, it was a trade for Chicago White Sox ace Garrett Crochet. And then, as spring training opened, they signed star infielder Alex Bregman. After a fantastic decade with the Houston Astros, he is in Beantown. In his first year with […]

The New York Yankees fell three victories short of a World Series championship in 2024. Still, the Yankees reached the Fall Classic and their future is bright. Despite losing Juan Soto in free agency, New York found a way to maintain a competitive roster with significant additions such as Max Fried and Cody Bellinger. The […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have just a little more than a month to go before they battle the Chicago Cubs in their season-opening series in Tokyo, Japan. Legions of fans naturally want to see countryman Shohei Ohtani pitch during this two-day spectacle. LA manager Dave Roberts already poured cold water over that possibility, but the […]

Deion Sanders’ net worth in 2025 is $45 million. Deion “Prime Time” Sanders is a retired NFL and major league baseball player. He now serves as the head coach at the University of Colorado. Let’s take a closer look at Deion Sanders’ net worth in 2025. What is Deion Sanders’ net worth in 2025?: $45 […]

The Boston Red Sox and Alex Bregman recently agreed to a contract. However, the Red Sox already have an All-Star third baseman in Rafael Devers, so will Bregman play the hot corner or elsewhere? “We’ll talk about that later on,” Red Sox manager Alex Cora said in response to whether or not Bregman will play […]

It’s no doubt an exciting time for the Boston Red Sox as they acquired Alex Bregman in an effort to bolster their team with a talent like the former Houston Astros third baseman. As Bregman says bye to the Astros and hello to the Red Sox, one new teammate who is excited about the move […]

Former MLB star outfielder Grady Sizemore took over as the Chicago White Sox interim manager after the team made the decision to move on from Pedro Grifol in 2024. Sizemore was a candidate to land the full-time manager position following the season, but Chicago ultimately hired Will Venable for the job. Sizemore is still with […]

The Milwaukee Brewers received good news as star outfielder Christian Yelich could be set to make a return from injury soon after only appearing in 73 games last season. The Brewers could have Yelich back in the lineup as soon as the 2025 campaign gets under way, per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Christian Yelich is […]

New York Yankees hurler Devin Williams is opening up about having to shave his beard for the team. The Yankees are known for making their players stay clean-shaven, and Williams has some scruff right now. “Everyone’s got an opinion, so, it is what it is,” Williams said about having to shave, per MLB.com. Williams is […]

The Cleveland Guardians hope to win their second consecutive American League Central division title. The optimism is high in Ohio as we continue our MLB odds series with a Cleveland Guardians over/under win total prediction and pick. The Guardians went 92-69 last season but ended the season with a loss to the New York Yankees […]

The Detroit Tigers look to build on the momentum they built last season. The future is bright in Motown as we continue our MLB odds series and make a Detroit Tigers over/under win total prediction and pick. The Tigers finished second in the American League Central, going 86-76. Their season ended with a loss to the […]

The Minnesota Twins will look to bounce back from a season where they missed the playoffs after a late-season collapse. Fans in Minneapolis have hope as we continue our MLB odds series with a Minnesota Twins over/under win total prediction and pick. The Twins went 82-80 last season. After starting off the season strong and […]

After making the postseason, the Kansas City Royals will look to replicate their 2024 season. Fans hope for even better baseball as we continue our MLB odds series with a Kansas City Royals over/under win total prediction and pick. The Royals went 86-76 last season, making the playoffs as the second wildcard and stunning the Baltimore […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers feature no shortage of roster depth. Sports fans have likely heard the saying, “there’s no such thing as too much depth.” Although that may be true, it can lead to difficult decisions in reference to which players make the final roster. The Dodgers signed stars such as Roki Sasaki and Blake […]

While Chicago Cubs prospect Matt Shaw is dealing with an injury, he is no doubt considered the future for the team at third base, especially after Alex Bregman made his way to play for the Boston Red Sox. As the Cubs were in the running for Bregman along with the Red Sox, Shaw spoke about […]

New York Mets star reliever Edwin Diaz is opening up about his contract situation in New York, ahead of the 2025 campaign. Diaz can opt out of his contract following the season. He’s trying to not think about that at the moment. “I’m not thinking right now about the opt-out,” Diaz said, per The Athletic. […]

There’s a sense of excitement surrounding the Boston Red Sox as they report for spring training after the team finally spent big in free agency to sign former Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman. However, even though they haven’t started playing any games yet, it looks like their pitching staff is already dealing with some […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have made several key moves this offseason, adding pieces that could help them push for a deep playoff run. However, with Spring Training fast approaching, there are still a few loose ends the team needs to tie up before the first workouts begin. Addressing these lingering issues could differentiate between simply […]

The Houston Astros have had a tumultuous offseason, headlined by the departures of key players such as Alex Bregman and Kyle Tucker. While they remain competitive with stars like Jose Altuve, Yordan Alvarez, and Framber Valdez, gaps in the roster still need to be addressed before the season begins. If Houston hopes to make another […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates had some hopes that they can make it to the playoffs in 2024, with rising star Paul Skenes playing a starring role in their rise to being a competitive team. However, come the middle of the season, the Pirates ran into a brick wall and lost a ton of ground in the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher, Dustin May, missed all of 2024 due to several injuries. He will be making his long-awaited return to the mound in 2025 after a series of injuries that sidelined him since May of 2023. While he was already recovering from UCL and flexor tendon surgery, a shocking and unexpected medical […]

The New York Yankees are looking to avenge their loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2024 World Series, although it will be difficult for them to do so, especially when they lost one of their best players last season in Juan Soto. The Yankees are trying to make up for it by beefing […]

As the San Francisco Giants prepare for the Spring ball, Marco Luciano embraces change as he prepares for the 2025 MLB season with the Giants. Once considered the franchise’s shortstop of the future, Luciano is transitioning to the outfield, a move designed to help him regain his confidence at the plate while contributing defensively in […]

The rich got richer this offseason in the MLB, as it was the Los Angeles Dodgers that won the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes after the 23-year-old Japanese international whittled down his preferred destinations to the final three — Dodgers, San Diego Padres, and Toronto Blue Jays. The Dodgers can already financially outmuscle most other teams in […]

As the Toronto Blue Jays get ready for the 2025 season, shortstop Bo Bichette has confirmed that he and the organization have not engaged in any contract extension discussions. With just one year left on his three-year, $33.6 million deal, Bichette is staring down free agency unless a new deal is reached. Speaking to reporters […]

Before Alex Bregman tries to help spark a Boston Red Sox resurgence, he is looking back on the first revival he was part of during his MLB career. The two-time All-Star and 2024 Gold Glove third baseman is sending a farewell message to the place he called home for the last nine years. His words […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are fresh off a World Series championship. In fact, LA has earned two championships in the Dave Roberts era. Will the 52-year-old manager receive an extension before his contract expires following the 2025 season? According to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, Roberts is “very hopeful” to have an extension before the […]

The Kansas City Royals and starting pitcher Cole Ragans are reportedly in agreement on a three-year, $13.25 million contract extension, Jeff Passan of ESPN reports. So with Ragans still under team control for a few years, why did they decide to offer Ragans this deal? “The deal covers this year and his first two arbitration […]

Chicago Cubs prospect Matt Shaw appeared to get some good news earlier in the week when the Boston Red Sox signed free agent Alex Bregman. Since the Cubs failed to get Bregman into their organization, it has cleared the way for Shaw to become the starting third baseman for Chicago’s North Side team. However, there […]

Former Boston Red Sox Michael Chavis has signed a minor league deal with the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Chavis, a 29-year-old infielder, was once a highly regarded prospect in Boston’s system. However, he has struggled to secure a long-term role in the majors. He made his MLB debut in 2019, showing promise […]

DJ LeMahieu’s potential as the New York Yankees’ starting third baseman is raising eyebrows heading into spring training. While the Yankees possess significant talent, a big question mark remains at third base. While his versatility and veteran status make him a potential solution, LeMahieu’s recent play at the position is concerning. LeMahieu has struggled over […]

The Minnesota Twins dragged their feet through much of the offseason, waiting until February to complete their most notable free-agency signings. They added former Gold Glove outfielder Harrison Bader, reunited with reliable left-handed reliever Danny Coulombe and then scooped up 2022 All-Star Ty France. That last move is apparently the last one management intends to […]

The New York Yankees like to think of themselves as the potential home to a number of great players. Outside of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Yankees almost certainly have more spending power than any other team in baseball. While the New York Mets were able to outbid the Yankees and gain Juan Soto’s services […]

As fans predict the record of the Milwaukee Brewers for the upcoming season, the team could be in store for a big return that will bolster their pitching. While Brewers star Freddy Peralta will get the nod on Opening Day, fans have been asking about the possible return of Brandon Woodruff, but Friday was a […]

Los Angeles Angels third baseman, Anthony Rendon, is needing hip surgery and will be out for the foreseeable future. That’s another blow for the Angels, who are in the sixth season of his massive seven-year, $245 million contract—one that’s been nothing short of a disaster. The team hasn’t had a winning season since 2015 or […]

As fans predict the record for the Cincinnati Reds for this upcoming season, the team will be led by rising star Elly De La Cruz who has taken baseball by storm. With the Reds hiring Terry Francona as their new manager, he has huge expectations for De La Cruz going into his third season in […]

Brusdar Graterol, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ hard-throwing reliever, is optimistic heading into the 2025 season. Graterol, who had his right shoulder repaired on Nov. 14, 2024, had his labrum and ligament repaired, but thankfully avoided damage to his rotator cuff. The 26-year-old reliever shared with Bill Plunkett that he feels like he has “a new […]