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One of the biggest stories of this MLB offseason is where Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki will choose to sign. While teams around the league get their starting rotations sorted out for next season, some of the league’s most iconic organizations are waiting to see if Sasaki chooses to join their club. Now, those teams may […]

With the ink finally dry on Juan Soto’s 15-year, $765 million contract, there is plenty of buzz and excitement in the Big Apple discussing just how far the New York Mets can go with Soto on their roster. There’s no doubt that Steve Cohen wanted Soto badly and got his man regardless of the cost. […]

When the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Blake Snell away from the San Francisco Giants, it made a lot of people very happy. Fans in LA loved the move, as it shifted the balance of power in National League West further in the direction of Elysian Park. As did OG haters who still hold a 67-year […]

Free agency is the only time when being a Plan B or C can make someone feel like an A+. Corbin Burnes was the last true first-rate starting pitcher on the open market, and with him signing a $210 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks at the end of December, there is an opportunity for […]

The Boston Red Sox are looking to make it back to the postseason and chase another World Series title. The team hasn’t been to the playoffs since 2021, and the team’s brass, led by chief baseball officer Craig Breslow, is actively trying to improve the roster. The team traded for ace Garrett Crochet and signed […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been one of the most active teams in this year’s free agency, which is simply par for the course for perhaps the most brazen spending team in the MLB. But even after making a few additions to their World Series-winning roster, the Dodgers still had room to bring back one […]

Although they underwent some postseason struggles prior to 2024, the Los Angeles Dodgers are in the business of vying for championships and building an empire. Accomplishing that lofty goal demands sacrifice, which is something Teoscar Hernandez knows quite well. The three-time Silver Slugger and two-time All-Star raked with the Dodgers last season, belting 33 home […]

Fresh off winning their eighth World Series title, the Los Angeles Dodgers have continued to improve their team this offseason. Those improvements continued Friday with the signing of Korean infielder Hyeseong Kim to a three-year contract. The addition did come with another price though, as catcher Diego Cartaya was designated for assignment according to reports. […]

The Boston Red Sox added a key piece to their rotation last week, signing Walker Buehler to a one-year deal after he spent his entire career with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Several years ago, there seemed to be no question Buehler would fetch a massive contract in free agency after emerging as one of the […]

When the clock ticks down, few franchises have the resources and nerve to actually pull the trigger and get a move done. South Korean defensive wizard Hyeseong Kim had until 5 p.m. ET on Friday to sign with an MLB team before the deadline expired. True to form, the Los Angeles Dodgers closed the deal […]

The Baltimore Orioles took a big hit this offseason when they were unable to retain starting pitcher Corbin Burnes. Burnes was one of the best pitchers in baseball and helped lead the Orioles to the playoffs as a Wild Card team, but his gem in the first round series wasn’t enough to get the Orioles […]

When the Los Angeles Dodgers make a roster move, fans are conditioned to either throw a fit or extol them as the greatest organization in the world. Somewhere in between all the hyperbole, however, one has to commend the front office for constantly striving to build a better baseball team. LA might have done just […]

The Boston Red Sox have made one big addition this offseason by trading for Garrett Crochet. But they won only 81 games last year and need an offensive addition to contend for playoffs. One of the biggest free agents this year is Alex Bregman, who is still available with the holidays behind us. The Athletic’s […]

New details about MLB The Show 25’s Road To The Show (RTTS) & Legends have been revealed, giving fans something to look forward to before the game’s launch this year. Furthermore, we also know a bit more about other modes like Negro Leagues, Storylines, and Diamond Dynasty. Without further ado, let’s take a look! MLB […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are looking to return to the playoffs despite losing a lot in the offseason. While Willy Adames is a big loss they can’t replace, they have always succeeded around the edges. They are known for getting the best out of otherwise struggling pitchers, and they are going to try again this year. […]

The Los Angeles Angels have made offseason moves to improve on the worst season in franchise history. Yusei Kikuchi and Kyle Hendricks are there to top the rotation. Jorge Soler is the power bat they needed in the lineup and Travis D’Arnaud will be their backup catcher. But Jon Heyman of the New York Post […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been active in free agency but have not signed any significant pieces. They were in on Juan Soto, making an offer that was turned down by the now-New York Met. And reports surfaced after Corbin Burnes signed in Arizona that Toronto offered more money. Now, the Blue Jays have offered […]

Introductory press conferences, especially in the early winter, are moments filled with optimism and reflection. That sentiment was evident on Thursday during Paul Goldschmidt’s first official remarks since signing a one-year, $12.5 million contract to take on the role of the New York Yankees’ first baseman. Goldschmidt expressed confidence that he could be the missing […]

What was supposed to be a promising first offseason under new owner David Rubenstein instead just feels like more of the same for Baltimore Orioles fans. While signing slugging outfielder Tyler O’Neill to a three-year, $49.5 million contract is worthy of acknowledgement, the organization has failed to extend its current star players or acquire new […]

As the Major League Baseball free agent market works its way down to the final few star players, the Chicago Cubs have emerged as a possible landing spot for Alex Bregman of the Houston Astros. MLB insider Jon Heyman says the Cubs have cleared salary space and clearly could use a player with Bregman’s skills. […]

In the NFL, the dirtiest players ever are given that reputation because they try to gain a competitive advantage by intentionally hurting opposing players. In the NBA, players get the dirty label if they foul with a little extra force or become frequent technical foulers. Things are a little bit different in baseball, though, as […]

The New York Yankees introduced Paul Goldschmidt to the media on Thursday. They signed the veteran first baseman to a one-year, $12 million deal to replace Anthony Rizzo at the position. Much was made in the aftermath of the signing about the relationship between Goldschmidt and Aaron Judge. He spoke about the relationship and heaped […]

At this stage of MLB free agency, most of the big-name players have already found their franchise. However, that doesn’t mean there isn’t value still on the market. Ex-Texas Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer saw his 2024 season end prematurely due to injury. But as teams looking for pitching, the right-hander’s market is heating up. At […]

The Chicago White Sox are coming off the worst season in AL/NL history. With 121 losses, there is almost nowhere to go but up. Their rebuild is underway, signaled by their trade of Garrett Crochet, but they need to fill out the roster. The White Sox signed Josh Rojas to a one-year contract in free […]

The Philadelphia Phillies, on New Year’s Day, pulled off a trade with the Chicago White Sox, sending left-handed relief pitcher Tyler Gilbert to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for minor league hurler Aaron Combs. Gilbert had already been designated for assignment by the Phillies back on December 22, and in the end, Philadelphia managed […]

The Houston Astros were eliminated by the Detroit Tigers in the AL Wild Card series in 2024. It was the first time since 2016 that they were not in the American League Championship Series. It also signaled the end of an era, as Kyle Tucker has been traded and Alex Bregman will likely leave in […]

Though they only spent a year together as teammates with the Los Angeles Dodgers, it seemed like Teoscar Hernandez and Shohei Ohtani instantly became friends both on and off the field. The duo had a fun little dance they did together, would celebrate big plays together, and, when Hernandez achieved some of the biggest accolades […]

The Baltimore Orioles need to move on from the short-lived Corbin Burnes era. The right-handed starter pitched just one season in Baltimore but was the anchor to the team’s rotation as the O’s won 91 games and reached the MLB Postseason for the second year in a row. Now, Burnes is with the Arizona Diamondbacks […]

The Toronto Blue Jays need to make a splash. The team has had a habit of being an also-ran in major free agent sweepstakes, including with Shohei Ohtani last year and Juan Soto this offseason. Now that Corbin Burnes has signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Toronto is left looking elsewhere for starting pitching. It’s about […]

Shohei Ohtani’s wife is Mamiko Tanaka. Ohtani is one of the most private superstar athletes in sports, trying to keep most of his life out of the public eye. Ohtani said that a team would be left out of his free-agency sweepstakes if they revealed any information about negotiations. Shohei is a pitcher and designated […]

Japanese free agent pitcher Roki Sasaki reportedly requested that no team include any of their own players in the recruiting visits for him, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Currently, Sasaki is back in Japan with his family, mulling over his decision, which has to come at some point between Jan. 15 and Jan. […]

The Milwaukee Brewers enter 2025 as the back-to-back defending NL Central champions. And Wide Miley is trying to get back on board for the three-peat. Miley is attempting to make a return for the 2025 campaign and is hoping to do so with the Milwaukee Brewers. While he is still rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, […]

The Texas Rangers signed Joc Pederson mainly for the firepower he possesses in his bat. But alongside his power stroke, Pederson is re-igniting an AL West rivalry upon his arrival in Texas. The Rangers landed Pederson on a two-year, $37 million contract. One of his first goals with the team is showing the Houston Astros […]

The Houston Astros have been aggressive throughout the offseason, trading away Kyle Tucker and signing Christian Walker. Now, the Astros have bolstered their bullpen with an ex-Arizona Diamondbacks hurler. Houston has signed Miguel Castro, via Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The terms of his agreement are not yet known. Castro dealt with shoulder […]

It appears that Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Whitlock is trending in the right direction in terms of his availability for the 2025 MLB season. On Monday, Boston chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said that Whitlock is expected to see action for at least most of the upcoming campaign, per Mac Cerullo of the Boston […]

The New York Yankees are linked to what feels like every talented MLB player most offseasons as the big-market club is known for making splashy moves. However, Nolan Arenado and Alex Bregman are two names that Yankee fans can forget about. New York isn’t interested in either player, via MLB Network insider Joel Sherman. "I […]

The Chicago Cubs have stayed plenty busy all offseason, trading for Kyle Tucker being their crown jewel thus far. As the Cubs look to continue building out their roster, a former Seattle Mariners utilityman has caught Chicago’s eye. The Cubs are showing serious interest in Josh Rojas, via Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. The Mariners decided […]

It has certainly been a busy offseason for Blake Snell. The two-time Cy Young award winner is coming off one of his best seasons in MLB as a member of the San Francisco Giants, but he became one of the biggest stars to sign as an external free agent when he inked a five-year, $182 […]

The New York Mets made a strong push to sign All-Star outfielder Teoscar Hernández before he ultimately chose to re-sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers. According to Tim Healey of Newsday, the Mets offered Hernández a two-year contract earlier this week in their efforts to bolster the lineup around Juan Soto. However, the Dodgers secured […]