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New Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable is revealing why he took the position. Venable says it wasn’t hard to say yes to the Chicago job, in an interview with Foul Territory. "A no-brainer for me" New @whitesox Manager Will Venable talks about why he took the job pic.twitter.com/tHTEukzSVb — Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) November 19, […]

Starting pitcher Luis Severino will reject the New York Mets’ qualifying offer, Newsday’s Tim Healey reported on Tuesday. A qualifying offer this offseason is worth one year and $21.05 million. Severino and the Mets can still negotiate a new deal, but by making him the qualifying offer, the Mets will receive draft picks as compensation […]

Alex Bregman has spent his entire nine-year career with the Houston Astros, but he’s now a free agent. It’s still up in the air if Bregman will return to H-Town and because of that, the organization is considering other options in the scenario where their star third baseman signs with another franchise. With Bregman’s decision […]

Will Pete Alonso return to the New York Mets? The free agent first baseman is expected to draw interest from multiple teams. The Mets are still considered a potential landing destination, though. According to a recent survey from ESPN, predictions from executives are almost split. The ESPN article, which was written by Jesse Rogers, reveals […]

New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto is the top free agent available this offseason — by a mile. So it’s no surprise that the list of teams interested in his services keeps growing. The Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants, and Tampa Bay Rays could all still meet with the free agent slugger, according to Mark […]

Juan Soto’s free agency is the MLB’s number one story this offseason and a source of anxiety for New York Yankees fans. The 26-year-old slugger was at the center of New York’s World Series run after the team traded for him last offseason. However, following a loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Soto said he […]

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes has an interesting caveat unlocked in his contract, after winning the National League Rookie of the Year award. Skenes can now become a free agent in 2029, per The Score. That’s a full year ahead of what was his expected timeline. The development is coming through because of Skenes’ award. […]

Superstar outfielder Juan Soto is the prized possession of MLB free agency this offseason, and although in the past many star players have taken their time to find the right deal with the right team, it appears that Soto could come to a decision at some point early on in December, according to Mark Feinsand […]

There should be no question that Juan Soto is the best free agent in this year’s class, and it isn’t particularly close. As has been written about endlessly, there aren’t too many players in MLB history to reach free agency as an in-his-prime 26-year-old outfielder coming off the best season of his career. His franchise-altering […]

The 2024 NL Rookie of the Year award race was very competitive with multiple worthy winners, but in the end, it was Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes who took the acclaim. Skenes was one of the most dynamic pitchers in the MLB despite being just 22 years old, posting an incredible ERA of 1.96 with […]

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Gil won the American League Rookie of the Year award on Monday in a very close vote over Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser, and manager Aaron Boone gave a statement to the media after the announcement. “Congratulations to Luis on an amazing season,” Aaron Boone said, via Bryan Hoch […]

The New York Yankees’ number one priority this offseason is to keep Juan Soto in the Bronx in what should be a heated competition between high-spending teams for his signature. But this doesn’t mean that the Yankees have to cease all operations until Soto re-signs for the long haul. On Monday, they made a sneaky […]

After winning the 2024 World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers plan to meet with Juan Soto on Tuesday, joining the many teams, including the 2024 ALCS champions New York Yankees, battling it out to land his services in free agency. Besides the Dodgers, the Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, and the Toronto Blue Jays […]

One of the biggest MLB free agents to keep an eye on this offseason is Juan Soto. Soto spent this past season with the New York Yankees, but we don’t know where we will be next season. Soto is one of the best players in the game and he was a big reason why the […]

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes is already the National League Rookie of the Year. He’s also a finalist for the 2024 NL Cy Young Award, alongside Chris Sale and Zack Wheeler of the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies respectively. While it could be a banner three days for Skenes, with MLB announcing the Cy Young […]

The 2024-25 MLB offseason is here, which means that every organization around the league is looking forward to next season. There are a lot of offseason dates that can drastically shake up the landscape in baseball, such as the MLB Draft Lottery on Dec. 10 and the Winter Meeting from Dec. 8-11, as trades are […]

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes won the 2024 National League Rookie of the Year award, announced Monday evening on MLB Network. While Skenes’ girlfriend Olivia Dunne shouted and clapped in celebration, Skenes offered a subdued reaction, barely cracking a smile. As Dunne continued to cheer, with a group off-camera joining her, the Pirates’ ace remained […]

The New York Yankees may have come up short in the World Series. However, they’re sure to have a bright future with the amount of young talent already on the roster. Pitcher Luis Gil has been named the 2024 American League Rookie of the Year. He earned 15 first-place votes compared to 13 for Orioles’ […]

The 2024 MLB rookie class was electric. The league had standout contributors from the National League and the American League. The NL Rookie of the Year race was close, with voting coming down to the wire between Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill, and Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Jackson […]

Coming off of their run to the NLCS, the New York Mets are looking to re-tool their roster for an even deeper 2025 run. While it may not be the most eye-catching signing, the Mets have taken another crack at building out their bullpen. New York has signed right-hander Justin Hagenman to a one-year major […]

The Milwaukee Brewers won the NL Central and reached the postseason for the second-straight year. While the Brewers’ season ultimately ended with a painful meltdown against the New York Mets in the Wild Card round, the team boasted one of baseball’s top bullpens in 2024. However, Milwaukee is well known for its aversion to spending […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are investing a substantial amount of resources in their product, but unfortunately they expect you to give a “little” extra as well. Spring training tickets are now available to purchase, and the prices are going to raise some eyebrows. If a family is looking to include an afternoon at Camelback Ranch […]

It is no secret in baseball circles that the New York Yankees’ top priority is to re-sign Juan Soto this offseason. In fact, bringing the 26-year-old superstar back might solely determine whether the reigning American League champions had a successful offseason. Bench coach Brad Ausmus knows it. Ausmus spoke to MLB Network Radio and confirmed […]

Outside of Juan Soto, starting pitcher Corbin Burnes is arguably the top free agent this offseason, and the incumbent Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly are the two prominent teams when it comes to the starting pitcher’s market. “I think Lauren there are two teams that stand above the others, those are the Baltimore […]

Veteran right-handed pitcher Nick Martinez will be staying with the Cincinnati Reds for at least one more season. That is after he has reportedly accepted the qualifying offer from the National League Central division club, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. In another report, Cuban Baseball Insider Francys Romero said that Martinez’s qualifying offer from […]

The 2024 season was a major disappointment for the Toronto Blue Jays. After posting a winning season in each of the past four seasons heading into 2024, the Blue Jays fell all the way down to fifth place in the AL East with a subpar 74-88 record. This makes all their whiffs in free agency […]

Alex Bregman hits free agency after nine amazing years with the Houston Astros. He was a key part of each of the seven trips to the ALCS, including both World Series teams. Now, he is open to leaving the team if the right deal comes along. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported Monday that Bregman is […]

The Houston Astros made a strong push last season to regain their American League crown, but the Detroit Tigers were trying to stage a coup of their own. Now, the team that has served as the standard in the Junior Circuit for more than half a decade is navigating a significant and possibly emotional offseason. […]

The Baltimore Orioles disappointed in 2024, falling short of their high expectations in the AL Wild Card Series. They started the year by trading for Corbin Burnes and he was one of the few players to not falter down the stretch. As the pitcher hits free agency, the Orioles have a massive decision to make. […]

The San Diego Padres locked horns with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS and almost took them down. Their offense faltered in the final two games, blowing a 2-1 series lead and losing in five games. After a fantastic regular season, it was another disappointing postseason for San Diego. The Padres must improve by […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series in part because of Walker Buehler and his October performance. After a brutal season coming off Tommy John surgery, Buehler struggled in the NLDS against the Padres. By the end of the postseason, he was closing out the clinching game to win the title. As Walker Buehler […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series in part because of the addition of Jack Flaherty. The LA native started the season with the Tigers and went to his hometown team in a deadline deal. After winning a game in the World Series and NLCS, he is a free agent once again. Jack Flaherty’s […]

The New York Yankees are trying to work out a deal that would keep Juan Soto in pinstripes. New York is rumored to be re-working that offer in light of the fact that the New York Mets met with Soto on Saturday, per Z101 Digital. The Yankees are hoping to offer Soto a deal that […]

By most metrics, the New York Yankees had a successful season in 2024. The Bronx Bombers won 94 games and made it to the World Series, where they ran out of steam against the buzzsaw Los Angeles Dodgers. Brian Cashman will look to retool his squad this offseason and make another run at the Fall […]

It’s no secret that the New York Mets want to sign Juan Soto this offseason. Now, some details are coming out about how the franchise is working to lure Soto away from the Yankees. New York management met with Soto in California on Saturday, per the New York Post. Mets owner Steve Cohen met personally […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are entering the offseason with a clear need to solidify their infield, particularly at third base. With the uncertainty surrounding the long-term options at the hot corner, Nolan Arenado of the St. Louis Cardinals may seem like an ideal target. A perennial All-Star with exceptional defensive skills and consistent offensive production, […]

The “St. Louis Cardinals Way” does not exist anymore, or at least at this current moment. Back-to-back seasons without a playoff appearance indicate that it is time for a change. The organization has every reason to initiate a rebuild and start preparing for a National League Central division that should become quite interesting in the […]

The Boston Red Sox are gearing up for what could be their most active offseason in years, and manager Alex Cora is confident the team is prepared to make significant moves. Appearing at Boston College on Saturday for a leadership conference hosted by the Latin American Business Club, Cora hinted at an ambitious approach to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly agreed to a contract with former Boston Red Sox and Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Joe Jacques, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. “Left-handed reliever Joe Jacques signs a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, who have given him an invite to their big-league camp next spring. He […]