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Despite being a seller at the MLB trade deadline, the San Francisco Giants came within just two games of snagging the final National League Wild Card slot last season. When an ownership group is presented with such a scenario, it can go one of two directions: actively seek upgrades to push the club over the […]

After nine years on the MLB Hall of Fame ballot, longtime Atlanta Brave and New York Yankee Andruw Jones is a Hall of Famer. He and Carlos Beltran were the only two to receive a vote percentage higher than 75%. Many are excited that Jones is in the Hall of Fame, not just his friends, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers now sit at the center of MLB’s escalating economic debate following their latest blockbuster contract. The ongoing debate intensified after the Dodgers finalized a massive four-year deal with superstar slugger Kyle Tucker, widening payroll gaps further among baseball. The Dodgers are coming off back-to-back World Series titles while carrying the highest […]

On Tuesday, Andruw Jones and Carlos Beltran were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2026. In the process, they made MLB history. They became the first centerfielders since 1981 to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. In fact, the only two centerfielders […]

The 2026 MLB Hall of Fame class has been finalized. Legends Carlos Beltran and Andrew Jones have been inducted into the 2026 Hall of Fame after remarkable careers with many different organizations. Beltran and Jones were the only other two to receive enough votes to make it in this year. Jones has waited nine years […]

Bryce Miller and the Seattle Mariners will not need third-party help to hammer out a new contract, as the two sides have agreed on a deal to avoid arbitration, according to MLB insider Mark Feinsand. “Bryce Miller and the Mariners have settled on a deal to avoid arbitration, per source. Miller will earn $2.4375 million […]

The Baseball Hall of Fame has announced the 2026 class. These men have been voted in by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America for their accomplishments in MLB and will be enshrined in Cooperstown, New York, this summer. Andruw Jones and Carlos Beltran make up the class. Beltran and Jones will be inducted into the […]

As the 2025-26 MLB free agency market slowly dries up, one big fish remains firmly in the pond in the form of Cody Bellinger, the 2025 New York Yankees outfielder who is looking for a new, nine-figure deal. Why, some have wondered, hasn’t a team swooped in to secure the two-way outfielder on a new, […]

The New York Yankees and New York Mets are vying for the same free agent once again. Cody Bellinger is the last big position player on the market, and both New York clubs could use his services. But one won’t land him, which has them setting up a backup plan. The Yankees and Mets have […]

MLB free agency has about a month left until pitchers and catchers report, and some players are already looking ahead to the World Baseball Classic in early March. There are not many elite names left on the market, and those players should sign with their new teams soon. Especially with Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman, and […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have had a busy offseason that has seen them bring back a few key players. In addition to re-signing slugger Kyle Schwarber to a five-year deal, the club was also able to bring back All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto on the strength of a three-year, $45 million contract. While Philadelphia ultimately retained Realmuto, […]

The Houston Astros hope to push their way back into the postseason for 2026. Houston is looking to make some moves this offseason. One Major League Baseball writer believes the Astros will be trading from one particular area, when they look to make a deal. “I’m to the point where I would be surprised if […]

The Boston Red Sox might have interest in pursuing former Seattle Mariners star Eugenio Suarez. However, there may not be enough traction for a signing to actually come to fruition. Boston is going through the final months of the offseason before the 2026 MLB campaign commences in the spring. They recently sustained a loss in […]

Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski called the New York Mets signing of Bo Bichette a “gut punch,” saying he believed a deal was close. The Mets signed the 27-year-old shortstop to a three-year, $126 million contract with annual opt-outs after the Phillies offered a seven-year, $200 million deal. Dombrowski said the Phillies […]

The MLB Hall of Fame candidacy class of 2026 is loaded. Whoever gets selected will deserve it, having to make it in with all these great players. However, it should be noted that some of these players will have a hard time getting in with a history of PED use. Alex Rodriguez, Carlos Beltran, Andrew […]

Recently, the New York Mets made headlines by signing former Toronto Blue Jays infielder Bo Bichette to a three-year, $126 million contract. The news came just days after the Mets swung and missed on star free agent Kyle Tucker, who instead signed with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, but the Mets quickly pivoted […]

The Miami Marlins are continuing to rebuild for 2026. Miami is trading with the Colorado Rockies for pitcher Bradley Blalock, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Colorado is getting a minor-league pitcher in return, who wasn’t named by the reporter. “Blalock was DFA’d by the Rockies last week and gives Miami additional pitching depth after it traded […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are still coming to grips with letting Bo Bichette slip through their fingers. But to them, it’s not the end of the world. On Tuesday, Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski is seemingly undeterred and not worried about the lack of a big-name free agent, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have already enjoyed one of baseball’s most impactful offseasons. Despite signing closer Edwin Diaz and outfielder Kyle Tucker, they might still make another move that could further their status as MLB’s most prolific team. According to Katie Woo of The Athletic, Los Angeles may explore a potential trade for Milwaukee Brewers […]

The San Diego Padres have reportedly reached out to the Milwaukee Brewers about trade candidate Freddy Peralta, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Peralta has also been connected to the New York Yankees in recent reports. Overall, Peralta is rumored to have received plenty of trade interest, but a deal has yet to occur. […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks recently acquired third baseman Nolan Arenado from the St. Louis Cardinals. The deal provides the Diamondbacks with a proven veteran in Arenado. According to a report from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Athletics were close to acquiring the slugger before the Cardinals-Diamondbacks deal came to fruition. “But it turns out the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies recently agreed to bring back JT Realmuto on a three-year contract. On Tuesday, the Phillies officially announced the signing. The team also announced that utility man Weston Wilson was designated for assignment. “The Phillies have re-signed catcher J.T. Realmuto to a three-year contract. To make room for him on the 40-man roster, […]

Kyle Tucker, Bo Bichette and Alex Bregman have all signed. Now, the MLB world is waiting on Cody Bellinger to make his decision. The former MVP has been linked to a number of teams in MLB free agency, and, according to Jim Bowden, his decision could be coming soon. “Cody Bellinger is mulling over multiple […]

The heartbreak never seems to end for Chicago sports; perhaps this is the price they must pay for having the most dominant run in the NBA in recent memory, with the Chicago Bulls winning six titles in an eight-year span. With the Chicago Bears recently being eliminated from Super Bowl contention with a heartbreaking 20-17 […]

The New York Yankees have added insurance in their outfield depth, as they continue their pursuit to re-sign Cody Bellinger. On Monday, New York reportedly signed a former Oakland Athletics outfielder and first baseman to a contract. “The Yankees and OF/1B Seth Brown have agreed to a Minor League deal, sources tell @JustBB_Media. Brown, 33, […]

As there are rumors surrounding the New York Mets and the moves the team is going to make in the offseason, there are fans who are expecting the ball club to make a deal to acquire a starting pitcher. With fans awaiting the Mets’ next move after signing Bo Bichette, the latest reporting suggests that […]

The 2026 MLB Power Rankings are back after the hot stove finally turned up. Alex Bregman went to the Chicago Cubs, Kyle Tucker signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Ranger Suarez is on the Boston Red Sox, all moves that change the MLB landscape. ClutchPoints’ latest power rankings not only benefit those teams, but […]

The Atlanta Braves have made a number of acquisitions this offseason, as they seek to refurbish their roster after a miserable 2025 campaign. Unfortunately, one of those moves is already yielding negative results. Former Gold Glove winner Ha-Seong Kim, who re-signed with the ballclub on a one-year, $20 million contract in mid-December, will miss four-to-five […]

The New York Mets have at least eased a few concerns of their very worried fanbase after this offseason has brought more loss than gain for the team based in Queens. They lost Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz, two key contributors for the team over the past few years, which are such huge losses that […]

The New York Yankees appear ready to draw a hard line in their pursuit of Cody Bellinger, even if that stance risks losing one of their most productive bats from the 2025 season. Following the lengthy negotiations, the organization has reportedly decided not to run after Bellinger into an escalating free-agent bidding war. That clarity […]

The Atlanta Braves are coming off one of the most disappointing seasons in recent franchise history. They missed the playoffs with a sub-.500 record, largely due to an incredible amount of injuries. That injury luck has not stopped in 2026, as Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim has undergone finger surgery. “INF Ha-Seong Kim sustained a hand […]

The Chicago Cubs were not able to retain All-Star Kyle Tucker, who agreed to a lucrative four-year, $240 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. But, Chicago president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer seems to understand the reasoning behind Tucker’s decision. “Kyle had an interesting season with us,” Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer […]

Former Minnesota Twins reliever Ryan Pressly announced his retirement on Saturday, after 13 seasons in the majors. Shortly after, the Twins hired the veteran reliever to return to the organization where his career began. Former Minnesota outfielder Michael A. Taylor was also brought back. MLB insider Jon Heyman reported the news, noting Pressly’s reputation as […]

Two-time All-Star and one of the most productive relievers in Houston Astros history, Ryan Pressly, officially announced his retirement from Major League Baseball on Saturday, bringing an end to a 13-season career that spanned from 2013 through 2025. “After spending the last 19 years in professional baseball, I’ve made the decision to hang up my […]

The San Francisco Giants’ pursuit of a second baseman has accelerated rapidly as the offseason reaches a pivotal stage. With roster construction nearly complete, the Giants have made it clear that upgrading the position remains the final piece of their infield blueprint. That priority has pushed trade rumors surrounding Nico Hoerner to the forefront of […]

There is a horrifying imbalance in MLB payroll rankings, and while few teams can actually spend what the insatiable Los Angeles Dodgers can, there is still an onus on the small-market ballclubs to invest in their product. The Cincinnati Reds have failed their fans to this point of the offseason. While it was nice to […]

The Washington Nationals continue reshaping their pitching staff as the organization searches for stability and upside ahead of the 2026 season. With minor league signing activity picking up, the latest move reflects an ongoing emphasis on competition, depth, and low-risk roster flexibility. Bullpen depth remains a priority after a difficult 2025 campaign. The Nationals signed […]

The Chicago Cubs organization hosted a reunion for the 2016 team that won the World Series. Several players showed up to the event to celebrate the historic championship win. However, Kris Bryant was noticeably absent, and a report claimed that his current team, the Colorado Rockies, didn’t allow him to attend the Cubs’ 10-year reunion. […]

The Chicago Cubs received meaningful news this weekend as the club continues shaping its pitching plans for the 2026 season. With an encouraging injury update coming directly from pitcher Justin Steele, optimism has grown around the rotation as potential return timelines begin to take shape earlier than initially anticipated. Chicago gathered at CubsCon with several […]