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After making the playoffs in 2025, the Cincinnati Reds aren’t looking to give up their spot in the postseason. Signing star designated hitter Kyle Schwarber to a contract would show how serious the Reds are about winning. Working on their side is the fact Schwarber grew up in Middletown, Ohio. Those hometown ties have put […]

The Los Angeles Angels are currently in the early stages of a 2025-26 offseason that could be very consequential for the future direction of the franchise. The Angels are coming off a disappointing 2025 campaign in which they missed the playoffs altogether, finishing the season at 72-90, good for last place in the competitive AL […]

The Atlanta Braves entered MLB Free Agency with a clear need at shortstop, but their free agency hopes quickly tightened after the Braves traded for Mauricio Dubon and watched the market stall around potential top target Ha-Seong Kim. The move gave them stability. It didn’t give them certainty, and that tension now frames one of […]

The Atlanta Braves have a rare opportunity this offseason to address one of their most pressing needs: elite production at a middle infield position. Bo Bichette, the Toronto Blue Jays’ dynamic 27-year-old shortstop, has hit the open market after declining a $22.025 million qualifying offer, and he represents exactly the kind of impact talent the […]

After missing the playoffs in 2025, the New York Mets are entering a pivotal offseason. Both Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz are free agents. Furthermore, the Mets will be linked to many of the top free agents with Steve Cohen being their owner. But if New York went big game hunting, their roster construction would […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have an unprecedented opportunity this winter to right a past wrong. Cody Bellinger, the homegrown star who captured National League Rookie of the Year in 2017 and the NL MVP award in 2019, is back on the open market, and the Dodgers must pursue him aggressively. Bellinger proved during his 2025 […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are sitting at a critical juncture in their championship window. After pushing the Los Angeles Dodgers to seven games in the 2025 World Series and coming just two outs away from ending their World Series drought, the front office cannot afford to rest on their laurels. The most impactful move they […]

The Baltimore Orioles made the first significant move of the MLB offseason, trading Grayson Rodriguez to the Los Angeles Angels for Taylor Ward. Bringing in Ward helps fill their need for a power-hitting outfielder. But The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon reported that Ward will not stop the Orioles from targeting Kyle Tucker in […]

Two-time Reliever of the Year Devin Williams felt the Bronx once: the noise, the pressure, the weight of every pitch, the nights when every throw echoed through Yankee Stadium. Now, as MLB Free Agency churns toward its busiest stretch, the New York Yankees have quietly reopened the line of communication with the All-star reliever in […]

Major League Baseball is reshaping its showcase week in a move that will give fans an even bigger reason to tune in to the MLB All Star Game festivities. Starting in 2026, the league is restructuring the event schedule and shifting when the MLB Futures Game and Draft take place — a change designed to […]

With MLB free agency slowly but surely coming into shape, Los Angeles Dodgers fans have been scouring the rumor mill for the latest intel on who the next great superstar Andrew Frieman will land. Will it be Kyle Tucker, the current bell of the MLB ball? Or maybe Cody Bellinger, who might just be tired […]

As MLB goes trade crazy following a series of moves on Tuesday, the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros got in on the action on Wednesday, exchanging Nick Allen and Gold Glover Mauricio Dubón in a player-for-player deal. Taking to social media to announce the deal, the Braves highlighted their excitement over bringing Dubón to […]

The Chicago Cubs may not be done upgrading their rotation. Despite left-hander Shota Imanaga accepting the team’s qualifying offer this week, MLB Network insider Jon Morosi believes the Cubs will still pursue another high-end starter before the conclusion of the 2025 MLB offseason. The MLB Network posted to its official X (formerly known as Twitter), […]

The Atlanta Braves did not have a great season in 2025, missing the postseason in rather shocking fashion. Atlanta is heading into an interesting offseason with Brian Snitker no longer in the dugout. The Braves kept it in-house with their new manager, hiring bench coach Walt Weiss. On Wednesday, they kept another familiar name in […]

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora didn’t hold back when grading his team’s defense after an inconsistent 2025 season. During a Wednesday appearance on the “Foul Territory” TV show, the Red Sox skipper delivered a blunt assessment that showed just how much work remains. The Foul Territory TV account took to its X (formerly known […]

The Boston Red Sox are making their defensive direction clear heading into 2026. Manager Alex Cora drew attention Wednesday by giving young outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela a major vote of confidence, confirming the team intends to keep him as its primary center fielder despite speculation about a potential move to the infield. The Foul Territory show […]

The Atlanta Braves made another pitching move Wednesday as the club completed a trade with the Colorado Rockies for left-handed arm Ryan Rolison, adding a key option to the bullpen while once again targeting a former Rockies pitcher with rebound potential. The move gives the Braves a real chance to revive a once-promising profile and […]

The New York Mets finalized their coaching roster for 2026 on Wednesday, implementing significant personnel changes after their disappointing 83-79 2025 campaign, in which they missed the playoffs. Third-year manager Carlos Mendoza returns to lead the team, while the organization has introduced several new faces and promoted prominent internal candidates to improve its staff. Among […]

Major League Baseball’s season is over after the Los Angeles Dodgers completed back-to-back World Series titles. The Dodgers are going to be the team to beat for years as they contain one of the best rosters the sport has ever seen. The 2025-26 offseason is upon us, and the league is already making changes for […]

The 2025-26 MLB free agent pool is stacked with star players. Free agency in baseball is unique because a lot of the best players don’t sign when MLB free agency opens up, unlike in other sports. This year, there are players fresh off a World Series appearance, more star talent coming over from Japan, and […]

It’s been a big week in Orange County, as the Los Angeles Angels made a Taylor Ward trade this week, sending him to the Baltimore Orioles for Grayson Rodriguez. Now, the Halos received some big news about their newest starting pitcher, according to Baseball America’s managing editor, Taylor Blake Ward. “Perry Minasian says Grayson Rodriguez […]

Just a few weeks ago, the Los Angeles Dodgers secured their second straight World Series title by defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in an all-time classic seven-game battle. The immediate aftermath has sparked discussions about certain Dodgers’ legacies, as well as how the team could become the first to win three straight titles in over […]

Japanese baseball superstar Tatsuya Imai enters this MLB Free Agency cycle with rare buzz, and projections now suggest his contract could reach $154 million after being officially posted. Teams see the upside. They see the velocity. And they see a frontline profile built on power, deception, and the promise of immediate impact. That combination has […]

The Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Angels made the first significant trade of the offseason on Tuesday. Baltimore sent starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez to Anaheim for outfielder Taylor Ward. It is a one-for-one swap that puts Baltimore in a bind for free agency, but could lead to a bounce-back season. And what does this mean […]

After much anticipation, Brandon Woodruff’s return hit like a burst of good news for the Milwaukee Brewers, yet it pushed Freddy Peralta into a sharper, more complicated spotlight as MLB Free Agency looms. Woodruff walked back onto the mound with the calm confidence of an ace. His presence steadied the team. But it also reset […]

On Tuesday, Trent Grisham decided to accept the qualifying offer worth $22.025 million tendered to him by the New York Yankees as a reward for his career-year in 2025. Grisham became the Yankees’ everyday centerfielder and he made that position his, smashing a career-best 34 home runs and driving in 74 runs on an OPS […]

As the MLB world grappled with which players did and didn’t pick up their qualifying offers, the Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Angels made a massive trade with serious 2026 ramifications, exchanging outfielder Taylor Ward and pitcher Grayson Rodrigues in a one-for-one swap. Taking to social media to announce the move, ESPN MLB Insider Jeff […]

The New York Yankees fanbase is no stranger to passionate reactions, but Tuesday’s viral video might top them all. Outfielder Trent Grisham surprised fans across the league by securing a one-year, $22 million qualifying offer to return to the Yankees for the 2026 season. The size of the deal—not the decision itself—caught many off guard, […]

The Chicago White Sox have been active on Tuesday, manipulating their 40-man roster before the Rule 5 Draft deadline. Now, the White Sox have swung an intriguing multi-player deal with the Tampa Bay Rays. Chicago has acquired outfielder Everson Pereira and infielder Tanner Murray for right-hander pitchers Yoendrys Gomez and Steven Wilson, via Bob Nightengale […]

The Detroit Tigers made significant changes on Tuesday, designating former closer Jason Foley for assignment amid a major round of Tigers offseason roster moves. The shake-up comes as the club clears space on the 40-man roster ahead of the Rule 5 Draft deadline. Foley, who saved 28 games for the Tigers, last pitched in the […]

Amidst winning his second Cy Young award, rumors began spreading that Pittsburgh Pirates superstar Paul Skenes wanted a trade to the Yankees. Skenes wasn’t a big fan of it. While the Pirates haven’t won much in his tenure, Skenes is still focused on succeeding in Pittsburgh. He admits the initial rumor caused frustration, although he […]

New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham decided to accept his $22 million qualifying offer. But that won’t change their free agency plans when it comes to slugger Cody Bellinger. New York plans to continue pursuing Bellinger despite Grisham’s qualifying offer decision, via Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. After a impressive debut with the team, the Yankees […]

The Chicago White Sox bolstered their rebuilding roster on Tuesday, acquiring left-handed pitcher Chris Murphy in a trade with the Boston Red Sox. In exchange, catching prospect Ronny Hernandez heads to Boston. It’s another step in the team’s ongoing effort to build a younger, controllable pitching core for the future. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale was […]

A new spot has opened up on the New York Mets’ 40-man roster, as the team announced that Frankie Montas has been designated for assignment. The decision comes just weeks after the right-hander picked up his $17 million option for the 2026 MLB season, which was a move that makes sense for the pitcher, considering […]

As the Seattle Mariners signed slugger Josh Naylor to a contract extension, it showed the commitment the team has to the player after trading for him at the trade deadline last season. With the Mariners signing Naylor to a $92.5 million, five-year contract, the first baseman would speak on agreeing to the deal and what […]

The Boston Red Sox are preparing to make a number of changes to their roster throughout the offseason. One of the most obvious moves appears to be an outfielder trade. Rookie of the Year finalist Roman Anthony isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. However, both Wilyer Abreu and Jarren Duran’s Boston futures are much more precarious. […]

After making waves by declining his player option, Shota Imanaga will be back in Chicago with the Cubs after all, signing his $22.025 million qualifying offer to return on a one-year deal. Breaking down the news on social media after it became official, The Athletic’s Patrick Mooney revealed that Imanaga made the decision just before […]

The Detroit Tigers collapsed down the stretch, handing the division over to the Cleveland Guardians. Even after ousting Cleveland in the Wild Card round, they head into an offseason that could see a lot of change. The first domino for the Tigers fell on Tuesday, as Gleyber Torres accepted the qualifying offer to stay in […]

The New York Mets are not afraid to spend money and swing for the fences, when it comes to finding top talent. It appears the Mets are also willing to ship off big-name players, if they feel a trade can benefit them. New York is looking to possibly trade one of those big-name guys this […]