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The Chicago Cubs have made noise this offseason by adding players from the Houston Astros. Kyle Tucker moved to the Windy City in a December trade followed by January’s addition of Ryan Pressly. But Chicago may not be done and a face of Houston’s dynasty is still available. Alex Bregman may sign with the Cubs […]

The Chicago Cubs are building out their roster for a potential playoff run in 2025. While not as big of an acquisition as Ryan Pressly or Kyle Tucker, the Cubs have made an intriguing addition to their pitching staff. Chicago agreed to terms on a minor league contract with right-handed pitcher Brad Keller, via Bruce […]

As spring training inches closer, longtime New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso has not found his free agent home. While the Mets and Toronto Blue Jays have been the two teams most often linked to Alonso, another contender has joined the sweepstakes. The Cincinnati Reds have emerged as a potential landing spot for Alonso, via […]

The Cincinnati Reds had a disappointing 2024 season, especially on offense. While they already added Gavin Lux to their lineup, they were on the precipice of a bigger move this week. Reports surfaced that Luis Robert Jr was almost a Red, but talks with the White Sox fell through. They signed Austin Hays but should […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been hungry for excellence since Guggenheim Baseball Management assumed ownership more than a decade ago, but their appetite has become especially ravenous during the last two years. They added to a sturdy core that included future Hall of Famers Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman and Clayton Kershaw, among others, and assembled […]

The San Diego Padres had, by all accounts, a successful 2024 season, as they came to within one win away of advancing to the NLCS and eliminating the Los Angeles Dodgers from World Series contention. And they figure to play a huge part in the postseason picture in 2025 as well, as they retained their […]

After winning the 2024 World Series the Los Angeles Dodgers went on to win the offseason as the team’s seemingly unlimited spending has led to the acquisition of a preposterous amount of talent. The Dodgers’ most recent move, signing All-Star closer Kirby Yates to a one-year, $13 million deal, comes on the heels of LA’s […]

Veteran infielder Jorge Polanco will not be going anywhere else. Polanco has reportedly agreed to a new contract with the Seattle Mariners, according to MLB insider Mark Feinsand. “Jorge Polanco has agreed to a deal to return to the Mariners, sources tell me and @brianmctaggart, pending physical,” Feinsand shared in a post on X on […]

The New York Mets have their sights set on a huge season after signing major free-agent prize Juan Soto in the offseason. New York made it to the National League Championship Series last year, but the team fell to the eventual World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. The Mets, Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, San […]

The New York Mets have had a busy offseason, as they made one of the most impactful signings in recent memory by agreeing to a contract with Juan Soto. Soto is set to lead the Mets for years to come. New York also understands the importance of depth, though, and they are reportedly interested in […]

Continuing a recent and unfortunate trend, several notable talents remain in free agency. Spring training is quickly approaching, igniting a sense of urgency in several teams that are in need of some final roster touch-ups. Pitching is often a concern, as front offices scour the market for bullpen and starting rotation reinforcements. Lance Lynn is […]

The San Diego Padres have made it clear that both Dylan Cease and Michael King are available for trade. Cease is a free agent after this season and the team is trying to fill other roster holes, while King is expected to be in an arbitration battle with the ball club next month. There is […]

While most of the big-name free agents have made deals for the upcoming 2025 Major League Baseball season, Alex Bregman is still available. His name has been linked to several teams throughout the offseason, including the Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers, Toronto Blue Jays, as well as the Houston Astros. It seems that Bregman and […]

The New York Yankees entered the offseason with one primary goal: retain superstar outfielder Juan Soto. However, when Soto rejected their massive 16-year, $760 million offer in favor of a record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets, the Yankees were forced to pivot quickly. General manager Brian Cashman and his front office […]

Just 10 days after signing Anthony Santander, the Toronto Blue Jays have made another splash in free agency. Veteran right-hander Max Scherzer has agreed to a deal with the Blue Jays, per Jon Heyman. The one-year contract is worth $15.5 million. That’s a huge addition to an already strong rotation consisting of Kevin Gausman, Chris […]

While teams around MLB tried to poach him, Teoscar Hernandez ultimately decided to re-sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers. And it wasn’t just the $66 million that made Hernandez want to stay. Coming off of their World Series victory, the Dodgers are an appealing destination for any free agent. However, to Hernandez, there’s something deeper […]

While the Toronto Blue Jays made an effort to sign Teoscar Hernandez, he instead opted to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers. However, Hernandez has still kept tabs on Toronto’s present and future. Perhaps the biggest problem the Blue Jays are facing is the future of star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. To Hernandez, he still isn’t […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have a historic pitching rotation with Paul Skenes at the top. He won the Rookie of the Year and should be in serious contention for the Cy Young Award this year. But they need offense to complement their great pitching and should acquire an impactful bat before Spring Training. The Pirates must […]

Paul Skenes‘ stoic reaction to winning the 2024 National League Rookie of the Year award sparked widespread discussion, especially when contrasted with his girlfriend Livvy Dunne’s exuberant celebration. The moment, captured on video, showed Skenes seemingly emotionless while Dunne, an LSU gymnast, clapped and beamed with pride, per NYPost. This juxtaposition led many to misinterpret […]

Washington D.C.-area sports teams have been sending their thoughts and prayers to the people who are believed to have lost their lives in a midair plane crash on Wednesday night. The Washington Nationals said in a statement that they were “devastated” by the collision that occurred just above the Potomac River, according to TMZ. “Our […]

The Chicago Cubs have been busy in the trade market this winter. They picked up outfielder Kyle Tucker and closer Ryan Pressly in separate trades with the Houston Astros and sent Cody Bellinger to the New York Yankees. But according to reports, they might not be done. The Padres and Cubs have discussed a trade […]

The New York Mets made the biggest signing of the MLB free agency period with Juan Soto. But their other signings could be the ones that get them back to the NLCS. They were looking to add a future Hall of Famer to their bullpen but decided against it, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. […]

The Cincinnati Reds had a disappointing 2024 season, finishing with 77 wins. Their offense was particularly disappointing but they could not afford the highest caliber of free agents this winter. In recent days, Cinncinati has brought in outfielder Austin Hays and brought in two pitchers to supplement their roster. But The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have made a lot of waves with their spending the last two years. After giving Shohei Ohtani a $700 million contract, they brought in other stars to win the World Series and continue to add. Ohtani had a historic MVP season in his first year with the Dodgers and impressed general […]

The Los Angeles Angels lost Shohei Ohtani to their crosstown rivals the Los Angeles Dodgers last offseason. After his departure the Angels went from a 73-win team to a 63-win team. Determined to come out swinging in 2025, the Angels signed former Chicago White Sox All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson to a minor league deal. As […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have made their plans this offseason to unload some of their veteran players, such as Nolan Arenado, in their bid to go younger, retooling their roster after a disappointing past few campaigns. However, even with a few teams needing a third baseman, Arenado remains a member of the Cardinals organization despite […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are keeping one of their best bullpen arms around for another season. The Dodgers have worked out a deal with lefty reliever Alex Vesia, according to Fabian Ardaya, avoiding arbitration and signing him to a one-year, $2.25 million contract for 2025. The deal also includes a $3.55 million club option for […]

A lot of the big names on the free agent market in the MLB this offseason have already been scooped up, but there are still a few true difference-makers out there. One of those star free agents that are still available is former Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman, who is still weighing his options […]

The Kansas City Royals have just made a much-needed move to improve their bullpen by signing two-time All-Star Carlos Estévez on Wednesday, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Pending a physical, Estévez is closer to a two-year deal with a club option for 2027. The financial details of the deal haven’t been revealed yet. The 32-year-old right-hander […]

The Detroit Tigers added to their bullpen by signing Tommy Kahnle to a one-year contract on Wednesday. President of Baseball Operations Scott Harris made the veteran reliever his third signing of the offseason. Kahnle joins former New York Yankees teammate Gleyber Torres and Alex Cobb as the team’s moves in MLB Free Agency. It’s been […]

The Cincinnati Reds have bolstered their bullpen by acquiring left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers from the San Francisco Giants. In exchange, the Giants received minor league right-hander Braxton Roxby. The deal also includes the Giants sending $6 million to the Reds to offset Rogers’ salary. “Trade: The Cincinnati Reds are acquiring reliever Taylor Rogers from the […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have added a versatile infielder to their roster, agreeing to a two-year, $29 million contract with former Padres standout Ha-Seong Kim. The deal, first reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan, includes an opt-out after the first season, allowing Kim the flexibility to re-enter free agency if he proves his health and performance. […]

The Toronto Blue Jays made a major free agency splash when they signed Anthony Santander to a $92.5 million contract. However, it’s not the last move the Blue Jays plan on making as they refine their roster. Toronto is the team most serious about signing Scherzer, via Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. The Blue Jays’ interest […]

The Detroit Tigers and relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle are reportedly close to a deal, according to Jon Heyman of The New York Post. It is a one-year, $7.75 million deal with the Tigers for Kahnle, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Tommy Kahnle is coming over to the Tigers after a second stint with the […]

The New York Mets are bringing back a familiar face to their bullpen, as right-handed reliever Ryne Stanek has agreed to a one-year deal for the 2025 season. Stanek, 33, originally joined the Mets at the 2024 trade deadline in a midseason deal with the Seattle Mariners. “Source: Ryne Stanek has agreed to a one-year […]

The Cincinnati Reds are hoping to break into the postseason with new manager Terry Francona running the show. After adding Austin Hays to their lineup, the Reds have agreed to terms with a veteran starter for their rotation Cincinnati is signing Wade Miley to a minor league contract, via Bob Nightengale of USA Today. He […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to dominate the prospect rankings, with Roki Sasaki leading the charge in ESPN’s latest Top 100 MLB Prospects list. Sasaki, the 23-year-old right-hander from Japan, sits atop the rankings thanks to his elite arsenal and ace potential. Sasaki’s raw talent and electric repertoire make him one of the most highly […]

“Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing.” Late New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner uttered those words in 1998, and he validated them by spending a fortune to assemble an elite roster year after year. The combination of infinite ambition and substantial wealth helped produce dynastic results. Yankee Pinstripes induced fear […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to add in free agency as Spring Training approaches. On Tuesday, they signed reliever Kirby Yates, joining Tanner Scott as big-name Dodgers bullpen adds. If that sounds like old news, that is because it kind of is. He reportedly agreed to a four-year deal last week but the final contract […]