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Hot stove season continues to simmer, as most of the big names have locked in their long-term, big money deals. Yet the secondary market continues to move forward, as bullpen help has been particularly sought after. One name reportedly drawing interest is veteran left-hander Brooks Raley. According to the Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies did their part in the regular season, winning the NL East with a 95-67 record. This led to a first-round bye in the postseason, and home-field advantage against the New York Mets in the Division Series. Unfortunately, the Phillies did not rise to the occasion, as the Mets beat them 3-1. Once […]

As this off season’s hot stove continues to simmer, a couple of thoughts began to illuminate what could happen next winter. One major storyline could be the free agency of first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The Toronto Blue Jays, his current team, would love to have him back. So would at least two thirds of […]

The San Francisco Giants officially announced the signing of veteran ace Justin Verlander to a one-year, $15 million deal on Saturday. To make room on the 40-man roster, the team designated catcher/outfielder Blake Sabol for assignment. “The Justin Verlander deal (one year, $15 million) is official. To clear a roster spot, the Giants DFA’d Blake […]

Many Athletics fans are still struggling to accept the franchise’s move out of Oakland and continue to lash out at ownership. If one looks beyond the heartbreak, though, they will see a glimmer of hope on the horizon. A 19-win increase in 2024 sneakily positions the embattled ballclub for a potentially interesting 2025 MLB season. […]

The New York Yankees had a solid season in 2024 that allowed them to compete for yet another World Series title. However, after getting through the American League playoffs by beating the Kansas City Royals and the Cleveland Guardians, the Yankees fell apart in the World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Yankees getting over […]

The Boston Red Sox are going to have a new look to their pitching staff in 2025. Lucas Giolito hopes to take his spot at the head of the rotation for the American League East team. Giolito is anxious to show what he can do after missing the 2024 season after undergoing an internal brace […]

The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies contain two of the highest payrolls in MLB. The Atlanta Braves rank in the top-10. Translation: competing in the National League East is a brutal endeavor. The Washington Nationals will not battle those franchises with their checkbook, but they are making low-key moves that can make them a […]

While the Boston Red Sox could be in the market for Nolan Arenado, there also have been trade rumors involving first baseman Triston Casas. As the trade buzz surrounding Red Sox star in Casas has been around for a while, he would speak about the speculation to the media. Casas spoke to the media on […]

The Boston Red Sox won the Garrett Crochet sweepstakes earlier this offseason, trading for the southpaw in early December in exchange for several prospects. The former Chicago White Sox ace will now become the main man in Alex Cora’s rotation and hopefully, he’ll be able to help this ball club get back to the playoffs. […]

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora wants his third baseman to stay right where he is. Cora is dismissing the idea of moving Rafael Devers away from playing third base, per The Athletic. Cora and the Red Sox’s front office are trying to manage a roster that will lead the club back to the World […]

A well-traveled relief pitcher is getting some intense interest this Major League Baseball offseason. Former New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Tommy Kahnle has eight teams wanting to talk to him about a deal, per the New York Post. The market for relief pitchers is starting to gain some steam, and Kahnle is […]

In order to get back to the postseason in 2025, the Baltimore Orioles need another arm or two added to their pitching staff. Particularly in the bullpen, as closer Felix Bautista makes his way back from Tommy John surgery. News that the team had agreed to terms with pitcher Jeff Hoffman to a three-year deal, […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star first baseman Freddie Freeman and his wife, Chelsea, are contributing significant donations to support fire relief efforts in Los Angeles. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that Freddie and Chelsea are donating $300,000 to support fire relief efforts, with $100,000 allocated to each of three organizations. Freddie Freeman and his family donating to […]

Boston Red Sox ownership went into the offseason with their checkbook in hand, hopeful to add a top free agent like Juan Soto or Max Fried. Both All-Stars decided to take a monster bite out of the Big Apple instead, forcing the front office to scramble for a back-up plan. Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were reportedly closing in on a contract with Jeff Hoffman on Friday afternoon. The move certainly made sense. Hoffman, a former first-round pick of Toronto, has a familiarity with the organization despite never suiting up for them. His role was to be determined, as some teams had interest in making Hoffman […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been one of the most disappointing teams in MLB over the last few years, and now there is a lot of buzz about what the team will look like heading into the 2025 season. The Blue Jays recently answered the biggest of those questions when they agreed to a deal […]

Major League Baseball has indefinitely banned two New York Yankees fans, Austin Capobianco and John P. Hansen, from all MLB stadiums following their actions during Game 4 of the 2024 World Series. The incident involved Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts and occurred at Yankee Stadium, where the fans grabbed Betts’ wrist and attempted to […]

The Chicago Cubs have added depth to their pitching staff, signing former Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Colin Rea to a one-year, $5 million contract, as first reported by Bob Nightengale on X. The deal includes a club option for the 2026 season, providing flexibility for the team. “Former Brewers reliever Colin Rea is reunited with Cubs […]

Oftentimes, a player’s third season is when they break out, and bad injury luck prevented Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung (wrist) from enjoying that trajectory. However, the 26-year-old is ready for spring training, via The DLLS Rangers Weekly Podcast. “I’m full-go,” Jung said. “I don’t know if Dr. [Steven] Shin waved some magic fairy […]

Nolan Arenado has had a busy offseason, despite nothing happening just yet. With the St. Louis Cardinals looking to sell off some of their older players, Arenado hit the trade block, and he nearly got dealt to the Houston Astros, only for him to veto the trade thanks to a no-trade clause in his contract. […]

Southern California is experiencing a devastating wildfire crisis, with strong Santa Ana winds fueling blazes across the region. Among the hardest-hit areas are Los Angeles and its surrounding communities, where thousands have been forced to evacuate. The sports world has also been significantly impacted. Amid the chaos, Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout shared a heartfelt […]

The Cleveland Guardians reached the postseason in 2024 despite ace Shane Bieber suffering an early-season injury. Bieber entered free agency this offseason, but his market was uncertain after pitching in only two games during the ’24 campaign. In the end, Bieber and the Guardians ultimately agreed to reunite. However, was Bieber close to signing with […]

The New York Mets made the biggest splash of the MLB offseason by signing Juan Soto. And they did not stop there, bringing back Sean Manaea and signing Frankie Montas. But one player is still available that could end up back in Queens. Pete Alonso has had a slow free agency period but his agent […]

Andrew Kittredge, a former reliever for the St. Louis Cardinals and free agent, has agreed to a one-year contract with the Baltimore Orioles, per a Ken Rosenthal. The team has not yet confirmed the agreement. Kittredge’s deal includes a guaranteed $9 million in salary and a $1 million buyout on a $9 million club option. […]

The New York Yankees have been doing their best to replace the production they’re about to lose in 2025 with the departure of Juan Soto for in-city rival New York Mets. But they’re far from done with making moves. However, they have some other roster matters to deal with before they can add another hitter […]

The New York Mets have been this offseason’s biggest spender; they threw all caution to the wind and signed Juan Soto to a record-setting 15-year, $765 million contract in their continued bid to take over New York and get over the hump after making it all the way to the NLCS in 2024 and running […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays reached an agreement on a $28.5 million contract for 2025, avoiding arbitration, according to a report from MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. The team has yet to confirm the deal. A key figure in Toronto’s lineup, Guerrero enters his final year of arbitration eligibility before reaching free agency after […]

The New York Yankees’ offseason started on an extremely sour note after Juan Soto moved to Flushing, but the club garnered plenty of momentum for itself through the additions of Max Fried, Devin Williams and Paul Goldschmidt. Brian Cashman’s winter is staying on a fortuitous track following his latest move. Williams and the Yankees are […]

The Houston Astros have successfully avoided arbitration with starting pitcher Framber Valdez. On Thursday, the Astros and Valdez agreed to a one-year, $18 million contract, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. All $18,800,000 is fully guaranteed. This comes as the next in a long line of annual contracts for Valdez. He previously signed one-year deals with […]

The Cleveland Guardians’ ability to perform above its payroll and talent level does not always get the attention it deserves, as the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers occasionally steal their thunder. Their 2024 season cannot be denied, however. Manager of the Year Stephen Vogt came aboard and guided a small yet sturdy vessel to […]

The Chicago Cubs made a strategic bullpen move on Thursday, acquiring right-handed reliever Matt Festa from the Texas Rangers in exchange for cash considerations. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Cubs designated utility player Miles Mastrobuoni for assignment. “The Cubs have acquired reliever Matt Festa from the Rangers for cash, per the team. […]

The Boston Red Sox have already swung one major pitching trade for former Chicago White Sox ace Garrett Crochet. Still, landing Sandy Alcantara from the Miami Marlins would only make the Red Sox scarier. However, those rumors have come to an end almost as quickly as they began. The Marlins have no plans to trade […]

The San Diego Padres have avoided arbitration with three-time batting champion Luis Arraez, agreeing to a one-year, $14 million contract for the 2025 season. Arraez’s $14 million salary is a significant raise from the $10.6 million he earned in 2024. “Luis Arraez and the Padres have settled on a $14 million deal for 2025, per […]

Reigning AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal continues to reap the rewards of his stellar 2024 campaign. The Detroit Tigers and Skubal agreed to a one-year, $10.15 million contract on Thursday, avoiding arbitration. “AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal and the Detroit Tigers are in agreement on a one-year, $10.15 million contract to avoid arbitration, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a star-studded team coming back after winning the 2024 World Series. They’ve been making moves this offseason to improve every position on their team. They have a great catcher, Will Smith, on a long-term contract that blocks the way for young prospects. The Dodgers made a trade on Thursday, sending […]

The New York Mets reportedly have approved Juan Soto’s request to play 10 games of winter ball with the Tigres del Licey starting next winter, according to Hector Gomez. Soto will not play for the Tigres del Licey this offseason, but the Mets have approved for him to do so next offseason, which should bring […]

It looks like Billy Joel has added another show to his 2025 One Night One Stage Tour, this time with Rod Stewart, at Yankee Stadium in New York City. The concert was announced on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Joel and Stewart will take the stage at Yankee Stadium on July 18, 2025. Tickets for the […]

On Tuesday, Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen signed a two-year, $8.5 million contract extension with the team. The deal offers him financial security and the emotional reassurance that he remains a key part of the Rays’ future plans. Speaking about the deal, Rasmussen expressed his gratitude for the organization’s faith in him after years […]