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The New York Yankees lost Juan Soto to the New York Mets in free agency. Their deal was close to the 15-year, $765 million contract that ended up winning the sweepstakes. Reports surfaced in the following days that the Amazins offered him a suite for every home game, something that pushed them over the edge. […]

The Garrett Crochet sweepstakes is over; on Wednesday, the Boston Red Sox sealed the deal with the Chicago White Sox, acquiring the best cost-controlled starting pitcher on the trade market. It took quite the hefty price, however, for the Red Sox to acquire Crochet, parting ways with elite prospects Kyle Teel and Braden Montgomery just […]

The San Diego Padres came oh so close to making it back to the NLCS in 2024, only falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the end. They managed to achieve this despite deciding to trade Juan Soto away prior to the start of the season, and as things stand, they are looking like one […]

The New York Yankees signed Max Fried to the biggest contract ever given to a left-handed pitcher. His eight-year deal worth $218 million was the first domino in Brian Cashman’s Plan B after losing Juan Soto. It was not an easy negotiation, however, as there was a big competitor. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported that […]

On Wednesday, the Boston Red Sox commenced step one of their grand offseason roster remodeling plan by pulling off a blockbuster trade with the Chicago White Sox for All-Star left-handed starting pitcher Garrett Crochet. It may have been Crochet’s first full season in the starting rotation, but his elite production in 2024 buoyed by an […]

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox have been two of the most aggressive teams this offseason, both in free agency and on the trade market. In the aftermath of losing out on the Juan Soto sweepstakes, both the Yankees and Red Sox have shifted their attention towards the pitching market — with the […]

Juan Soto has joined the New York Mets, to the tune of a 15-year, $765-million contract, the largest deal in pro sports history. Moreover, the deal came down to the wire, as the Yankees presented a $760-million offer for 16 years, nearly enough to tilt the scales in their favor, but Soto ultimately chose to […]

Juan Soto’s decision to join the New York Mets in free agency is continuing to cause a major fuss in the MLB world, with the New York Yankees fanbase reeling from the loss of the 26-year-old right fielder. In the end, Soto decided to join the Mets because they pulled out all the stops and […]

In one of the most surprising moves of the offseason so far, the Cleveland Guardians traded three-time Gold Glove-winning second baseman Andres Gimenez to the Toronto Blue Jays. After the trade was reported, many were asking why the Guardians, who had just made the ALCS, decided to move one of their best players. The reasons […]

The Boston Red Sox added arguably the best available starting pitcher this offseason when they struck a blockbuster deal with the Chicago White Sox for Garrett Crochet. But, it appears that the Red Sox are not done trying to add to their starting rotation. The Seattle Mariners could be a potential trade partner for the […]

The Chicago White Sox are coming off the worst season in the franchise’s history. They lost a record 121 games in 2024, including losing 21 games in a row. Clearly, this team will have no immediate success and, therefore, is looking to the future. With that in mind, they pulled off the biggest trade of […]

After adding Max Fried to their rotation on Tuesday, the New York Yankees continued to bolster their pitching staff in free agency. Their most recent move–bringing a familiar face back to their bullpen. The Yankees re-signed Jonathan Loaisiga to a one-year deal with a team option for 2026 according to ESPN’s Jorge Castillo. Loaisiga has […]

The Boston Red Sox added arguably the best available starting pitcher this offseason when they struck a blockbuster deal with the Chicago White Sox for Garrett Crochet. After missing out on free agents like Blake Snell, Willy Adames, Juan Soto and Max Fried, the Red Sox made a huge splash in the trade market. Red […]

In the wake of the enormous trade that has sent Chicago White Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet to the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, there has been chatter over what led to Chicago’s front office moving forward with the transaction. “This is a deal that was above what we could have gotten at the deadline from […]

RHP Mike Vasil is set for his next MLB opportunity for the Tampa Bay Rays, as the team traded for him on Wednesday. Vasil was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the major league phase of the Rule 5 Draft from the New York Mets, who appear to be looking elsewhere for pitching talent. The […]

This offseason, Cody Bellinger’s name has been the focus of trade rumors. The New York Yankees emerged as a potential landing spot for the versatile outfielder and first baseman. However, due to a financial standoff, the trade discussions have hit a snag. “Cody Bellinger would be a great fit for Yankees since he’s very good at […]

The New York Yankees lost Juan Soto to their crosstown rivals, the New York Mets. While Soto’s departure certainly stings, it could be viewed as a blessing in disguise as the Yankees now have the capital to sign multiple free agents, potentially building a more complete team. New York has a glaring need at first […]

The Boston Red Sox, after missing out on high-profile free agents like Juan Soto and Max Fried, made a bold move by trading for left-hander Garrett Crochet from the Chicago White Sox. While acquiring a frontline starter fills a glaring need, the price the Red Sox paid—a package headlined by top prospects Kyle Teel and […]

The MLB Hot Stove is heating up and pitchers are a hot commodity. Sean Manaea had a great season with the New York Mets and hits free agency with a solid market. Another veteran coming off a solid season, Nathan Eovaldi, ended his free agency with a three-year, $75 million deal with the Texas Rangers. […]

The Athletics have been aggressive early in the offseason, with some indication that they were involved in the Max Fried free agency pursuit. However, those rumors seemed to be a bit premature. General Manager David Forst flat out denied the A’s aggressively pursuing Fried, via Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. So even if the Athletics sniffed […]

The Houston Astros have reportedly targeted Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki and corner infielder Isaac Paredes in a potential trade involving star right fielder Kyle Tucker. Talks between the Astros and Cubs are ongoing and fluid, and the Astros have also expressed interest in the Cubs’ 2024 first-round pick, Cam Smith. Tucker, a three-time All-Star […]

The Chicago White Sox just had the worst season in AL/NL history with 121 losses. They are entering a complete rebuild that should have them in the basement again. On Wednesday. they traded starter Garrett Crochet to the Boston Red Sox for a massive haul of prospects. The White Sox must trade centerfielder Luis Robert […]

While the New York Yankees came up short in their bid to re-sign Juan Soto, they did land Max Fried on a massive eight-year, $218 million contract. With more money to spend, the Yankees have now set their sights on landing another big fish. Buzz is growing connecting the Yankees to Alex Bregman, via Bryan […]

After missing out on Juan Soto and Max Fried, the Boston Red Sox have made a splash. The AL East ball club is finalizing a trade for Chicago White Sox ace Garrett Crochet. Via Jeff Passan: “BREAKING: The Boston Red Sox are finalizing a trade to acquire left-hander Garrett Crochet from the Chicago White Sox, […]

Big news for New Jersey golfers dropped this week as Trout National-The Reserve has reached a milestone. Tiger Woods has designed the golf course owned by Mike Trout and now construction is complete. Trout’s brother Tyler Trout spoke about the recent development with Golf.com. “The course itself was finished in October, and, thanks to a […]

The New York Mets are still letting the ink dry on Juan Soto’s next $765 million contract. However, New York knows they still need to address their pitching rotation. The Mets are set to meet with Nick Pivetta’s agents on Wednesday, via Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The right-hander has spent the past […]

The Athletics made an early splash in MLB free agency, signing Luis Severino to a $67 million contract. However, that didn’t stop the Athletics from keeping their eye on some of the best pitchers available. Before he signed with the New York Yankees, the A’s were one of the most aggressive teams pursuing Max Fried, […]

The Baltimore Orioles may be pivoting to Plan B as their hopes of reuniting with ace Corbin Burnes continue to dwindle. According to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, the Orioles are exploring a potential trade for Padres right-hander Dylan Cease. “The Orioles are among the teams interested in trading for Padres RHP Dylan Cease. As […]

After a year hiatus, Juan Soto is back in the National League after signing his mega contract with the New York Mets. It won’t be as often as when he was on the San Diego Padres, but Bud Black and the Colorado Rockies must prepare for the Soto challenge once again. When that matchup does […]

The New York Yankees lost out on Juan Soto this offseason. His record-breaking contract with the New York Mets launched Bombers GM Brian Cashman into Plan B. He started by signing Max Fried to the richest contract ever given to a lefty pitcher. Now, the Yankees are attached to Kyle Tucker in a potential trade […]

Roki Sasaki is one of the most sought-after free-agent pitchers of this year’s offseason; from the moment that his posting was announced, many teams have expressed their desire to sign the 23-year-old right-handed starting pitcher — with the Seattle Mariners being among the talented Japanese international’s most prominent suitors. The Mariners may not be the […]

When comparisons arise between Juan Soto and Ted Williams, dismissing them as hyperbolic is easy. But for those who have closely watched Soto’s evolution into one of the most feared hitters in baseball, such parallels are hard to ignore. Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo, a self-proclaimed student of baseball history, recently weighed in on the […]

Kyle Tucker’s name has become a focal point of MLB trade talks this offseason, with the Houston Astros reportedly open to moving their star outfielder. The Astros are prioritizing major league-ready corner infielders and starting pitching in return for Tucker. This aligns with the organization’s potential need to replace Alex Bregman, who will depart in […]

The New York Yankees lost out on the Juan Soto sweepstakes. They responded by signing Max Fried, creating a surplus of starting pitchers to trade from. Now, Joel Sherman of the New York Post is reporting that they are in talks with the Houston Astros to trade for Kyle Tucker. But it would cost them […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare their World Series defense, the team has already committed to Mookie Betts playing shortstop. The former MVP is still fresh in his move to short, but the Dodgers remain confident in Betts’ ability to thrive. All of Betts’ time at shortstop in the major leagues has come over the […]

After signing Tyler O’Neill, the Baltimore Orioles are scouring the Winter Meetings for their next splash. However, the Orioles already have a ton of young offensive talent on their roster. One of those players comes in the form of second baseman Jackson Holliday. He went through a slow start during his first taste of major […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are putting together a solid core looking to finally looking to break a nine-year postseason drought. A reason they made headlines last year is their superstar pitcher Paul Skenes. The former top pick shined in his first season with the Bucos and could be in the NL Cy Young conversation again. Pirates […]

The winter meetings are underway in the MLB, and one team folks are keeping an eye on is the St. Louis Cardinals, as they are expected to trade away star third baseman Nolan Arenado in the near future. And yet, while a rebuild may be on the horizon for the Cardinals, that doesn’t mean they […]

As the St. Louis Cardinals review their roster for 2025 and beyond, the idea of trading star third baseman Nolan Arenado has come to the forefront. Based on Arenado’s no-trade clause, it’s easy to see where he would land should a trade come to fruition. The Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, New York Mets […]