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Juan Soto’s free agency has captivated the attention of Major League Baseball this offseason. With teams like the New York Yankees, New York Mets, Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly involved, it seems like it is a guarantee that Soto will end up in a major market. That may not […]

As anticipation builds for Roki Sasaki’s entry into Major League Baseball, Shohei Ohtani has weighed in on speculation surrounding the Dodgers’ potential pursuit of the Japanese pitching phenom. Sasaki, whose posting by the Chiba Lotte Marines makes him one of the most sought-after players heading into the 2025 season, has sparked rumors about his MLB […]

David Ortiz has been heavily involved in the Boston Red Sox’s pursuit of free agent superstar Juan Soto. Ortiz and Soto are both from the Dominican Republic and appear to have a close relationship, Ortiz revealed what his pitch for Soto to join the Red Sox is in an interview on the “Fenway Rundown” podcast […]

The Seattle Mariners are exploring their options to add veteran presence and leadership to their roster, and two names have risen to the top of their wish list: Justin Turner and Carlos Santana. Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto has been transparent about his focus this offseason, emphasizing the need for clubhouse leadership to […]

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez had another incredible season in 2024. On Thursday, it was revealed that Ramirez finished fifth in American League MVP voting. A fascinating statistic about Ramirez’ MVP finishes throughout his career was shared by MLB Network insider Jon Morosi on Friday. José Ramírez has finished among the top 6 in […]

The Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox are both expected to be some of the most active teams in free agency and the trade market this offseason. The AL East rivals were each recently linked to one of the top available arms. The Orioles and Red Sox were both named as teams that are in […]

Developer San Diego Studio has revealed the first public details about MLB The Show 25, with Diamond Dynasty receiving a big change. Road To The Show, Franchie, and more, we now have a few details on what to potentially expect in next year’s installment. Furthermore, the team shared some info on how to start earning […]

Walker Buehler hits free agency after spectacular playoff performances for the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. The veteran was brutal in the regular season but showed growth for the first time after his UCL injury in October. In Northern California, the Athletics are in turmoil and need to field a competent team to get […]

In all of sports, you need to prove yourself for a while at the professional level before you are solidified as a star and looked at as a great. For example, Tom Brady didn’t walk into the NFL as the biggest thing in the league; it took him years to establish himself as the face […]

The MLB’s winter stove can flame up or cool off on a whim. An All-Star’s change of plans can mean the opening up of an owner’s wallet or the closing of a front office’s championship window. The Atlanta Braves heard one possible Hall of Famer fighting back against Father Time and decided to go all-in […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were under extreme pressure this season after yet another first-place finish in the National League West. Their fans have come to expect division titles, since the Dodgers have finished first in the NL West in 11 of the last 12 years. However, the only World Series title in that span came […]

The New York Mets and former Washington Nationals first baseman/outfielder Joey Meneses are reportedly in agreement on a minor league contract, Jon Heyman of The New York Post reports. Meneses’ deal includes an invite to MLB spring training. Meneses, 32, made his MLB debut during the 2022 season with Washington. He made quite the impression, […]

Yankees manager Aaron Boone gave a statement on Aaron Judge winning his second American League MVP. The Yankees outfielder had another phenomenal season in the Bronx, leading the MLB in home runs and runs batted in while placing third in the AL in batting average. With this incredible accomplishment, New York’s captain became only the […]

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar DH Shohei Ohtani won the National League MVP Award for the 2024 season. It’s Ohtani’s second straight MVP, after he took home the honor last season as a member of the Los Angeles Angels. He’s now won three MVPs in his incredible seven-year career. While Ohtani was, obviously, the focus of […]

Shohei Ohtani claimed his third MVP award in four seasons on Thursday, earning a unanimous selection as the National League’s MVP after an outstanding debut season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Amazingly, Ohtani’s three MVP wins have all been unanimous, a truly remarkable feat. In fact, across all four major North American sports leagues—MLB, NFL, […]

Alex Bregman is expected to be one of the most popular names in free agency this offseason. Two teams have reportedly entered the sweepstakes to sign Bregman. The Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox are both interested in Bregman according to MLB insider Jon Heyman of the New York Post. “The Tigers are interested in […]

The Cleveland Guardians and starting pitcher Triston McKenzie are reportedly in agreement on a $1.95 million contract to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided reports. McKenzie, 27, still has multiple years of team control on his contract before he will enter MLB free agency. Teams and players prefer to avoid arbitration if possible, however, and […]

The $700-million man Shohei Ohtani has won the 2024 NL MVP, a few weeks after he won the World Series in his first year with the Los Angeles Dodgers, figuring in a five-game demolition of the New York Yankees. Throughout this special season, Ohtani has left no doubt about winning unanimous National League MVP as […]

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani was unanimously named the National League’s Most Valuable Player on Thursday after a historic season at the plate. This was Ohtani’s third MVP award, solidifying Ohtani’s status as one of, if not the greatest player in Major League Baseball history. After it was announced that Ohtani had won his […]

Braves pitcher Chris Sale gave an honest answer about whether he’s secured a spot in the Baseball Hall of Fame. The 2024 National League Cy Young Award winner is one of the most decorated pitchers of this generation. An eight-time All-Star and one-time World Series champion, the 35-year-old put together the best season of his […]

New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge has won the 2024 American League MVP Award. It is the second MVP for Judge, who won the award via a unanimous vote. Judge learned of his MVP win on MLB Network and took some time to discuss the honor. “Not really,” Judge responded when asked if winning the […]

As expected, Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge were named the MVPs in MLB. Ohtani became the National League MVP after becoming the first player ever with 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season, and his campaign ended with him hoisting the Commissioner’s Trophy. Judge, meanwhile, was named American League MVP because he […]

The sweepstakes for superstar free agent Juan Soto may seem like a two-man race between the New York Yankees and the New York Mets. But, another team has emerged. The Philadelphia Phillies are one of six teams MLB insider Jon Heyman of the New York Post considers a true “contender” for Soto. “Owner John Middleton […]

When the 2024 regular season came to an end, there appeared to be little doubt that Aaron Judge of the American League champion New York Yankees would come away with the American League Most Valuable Player Award when the honors were handed out. That conclusion came to fruition Thursday night when Judge won his second […]

The New York Yankees’ strong 2024 campaign was spearheaded by veteran star center fielder Aaron Judge. Judge’s offensive dominance helped the Yankees make a stout regular season run and advance to the World Series. Thus, he won his second American League MVP award. Judge joined elite company with the honor, including the likes of former […]

Shohei Ohtani has once again etched his name into baseball history. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar has been crowned the National League’s Most Valuable Player for 2024, becoming the first player in MLB history to achieve a 50-home-run, 50-stolen-base season. This marks Ohtani’s third MVP award and first in the National League, and he did […]

Aaron Judge’s wife is Samantha Bracksieck. Judge is the star outfielder for the New York Yankees. He recently won his second American League MVP after a dominant 2024 season leading the Yankees to the best record in the AL. The Yankees reached the World Series for the first time in 15 years but lost in […]

The New York Yankees’ superstar Aaron Judge has officially been crowned the 2024 American League Most Valuable Player, marking the second time the Yankees captain has taken home baseball’s top individual honor in three seasons, and he did it unanimously in 2024. With this award, Judge joins the elite ranks of Yankees legends like Lou […]

The New York Yankees reportedly met with superstar free agent Juan Soto on Monday to try and convince him to re-sign. More details about how that meeting went are beginning to emerge. One of the primary goals of the meeting was for Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner to begin laying the groundwork on building a stronger […]

Major League Baseball’s journey toward implementing robot umpires has taken a significant step forward. Commissioner Rob Manfred revealed plans to test the automated ball-strike system (ABS) during spring training in 2025. The trials, which will take place in 13 ballparks hosting 19 teams, could pave the way for regular-season use as early as 2026. Since […]

The Chicago Cubs are reportedly exploring the possibility of trading Cody Bellinger, but rival executives believe it won’t be an easy task. While Bellinger’s offensive and defensive abilities make him a valuable player, his financial situation and recent performance create significant obstacles to a potential deal. After a stellar 2023 season in which Bellinger posted […]

With the Athletics moving to a minor league ballpark in Sacramento, and with the overall state of the franchise, it’s unlikely the team will sign many high-profile free agents. The A’s plan to add through trades may not be very fruitful either. In terms of major league talent, the Athletics’ best trade candidates are Brent […]

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale won his first career Cy Young award on Wednesday. Despite his excellent career and six top-five finishes, he had never won the award. The morning after the announcement, he went on Foul Territory with his former teammate AJ Pierzynski. He took a shot at the White Sox, their former […]

The New York Yankees 2024 campaign came to a crushing end, as they flamed out in the 2024 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, losing in five games. Their last loss of the season was easily their worst, as they threw away a 5-0 lead to eventually lose the game 7-6, which would end […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers capped the 2024 season when they roared through the playoffs and World Series. After holding off the San Diego Padres in five games in the Division Series and vanquishing the New York Mets in six, they took down the New York Yankees in five games to win the championship. While the […]

After a groundbreaking decade with the San Francisco Giants, Alyssa Nakken is embarking on a new chapter in her baseball career. The 34-year-old, who made history as MLB’s first female full-time coach in 2020, is set to join the Cleveland Guardians as an assistant in player development, according to Steven Rissotto of 95.7 The Game. […]

The Athletics will play at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento for multiple seasons. After their run in Oakland came to an end, they needed a place to play while their stadium in Vegas is constructed. Many fans do not trust owner John Fisher to complete the move. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred sternly said the […]

As MLB’s free-agent market heats up, the focus on starting pitchers has been intense, with Corbin Burnes widely considered the top arm available. Many insiders expect Burnes to sign a deal exceeding $200 million, but Max Fried—another highly sought-after pitcher—appears to be heading toward a slightly smaller payday. Despite not commanding the same astronomical price […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are moving Mookie Betts back to the infield full-time in 2025, and that leads to much speculation about the team potentially signing top free-agent shortstop Willy Adames and trading second baseman Gavin Lux, but it is not as much of a given as many would believe. “Friedman has long admired Adames, […]