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The New York Mets entered the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings hoping to stabilize their roster, yet the week has brought a jarring twist as they react to former slugger Pete Alonso inking a five-year deal with the Baltimore Orioles. The Mets now find themselves responding to the contract development that stunned many across the league, […]

The Boston Red Sox have been holding back from spending big in free agency, if their hesitation to sign Pete Alonso (before he did with the Baltimore Orioles) is any indication. They have been very careful in managing their payroll, but they are expected to pull off big signings before the offseason is all said […]

On Wednesday, Pete Alonso finally found himself a new home. After spending the first seven seasons of his career with the New York Mets, it was reported that Alonso had decided to sign with the Baltimore Orioles on a five-year, $155 million contract — a deal that would pay him an average of $31 million […]

The Philadelphia Phillies made sure their latest long-term commitment goes beyond the diamond. Slugger Kyle Schwarber’s new five-year, $150 million deal not only locks in one of baseball’s premier power hitters through 2030, but also ensures that his impact on the Philadelphia community is written directly into the contract itself. The New York Post Sports’s […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are still haunted by the ending of their unforgettable World Series Game 7 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, and now their manager is publicly reliving the moment. In a recent appearance, John Schneider shared his deep regret about one specific decision that may have changed the outcome of the 2025 […]

As All-Star closer Edwin Diaz has signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the New York Mets are on the hunt for some fresh arms to bolster their 2026 bullpen. According to Jon Heyman of the NY Post, the Mets are interested in a reunion with right-handed reliever Tyler Rogers, whom the club acquired midseason in […]

The Atlanta Braves have officially signed outfielder Mike Yastrzemski to a two-year, $23 million deal, according to Jon Heyman of the NY Post. Heyman took to his X (formerly known as Twitter) to announce the deal. Long linked to Atlanta as a potential left-handed platoon option, the 35-year-old Yastrzemski brings power, steady defense, and leadership […]

The San Diego Padres find themselves in the center of MLB offseason trade rumors, and one former star believes a bold move could be on the table. During MLB Network coverage at the MLB Winter Meetings, Harold Reynolds explained why the Padres should at least listen on a possible Mason Miller trade. With rival clubs […]

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta still has a contract with the team, but that will expire by the end of the 2026 MLB season, which makes him a worthy trade target for teams looking to shore up their rotation heading into the next campaign. The Brewers have yet to budge on their trade stance on […]

The Boston Red Sox and Oakland Athletics made one of the first notable MLB offseason trades, finalizing a deal that reflects both teams’ evolving roster strategies. As part of the Rule 5 Draft, the Red Sox landed right-handed reliever Ryan Watson, while the Athletics added versatile infielder-outfielder Justin Riemer. The trade came to fruition quickly […]

The entire baseball world is still feeling the effects after Pete Alonso signed a contract with the Baltimore Orioles. Now, Red Sox fans will not be pleased when they hear the Alonso contract offer their favorite team made before choosing to go to a divisional rival, according to Red Sox beat writer Tim Healey. “The […]

The Baltimore Orioles set the tone for the offseason by prying Pete Alonso away from the New York Mets on a five-year, $150 million agreement. Despite committing $31 million annually to Alonso, MLB Network insider Jon Morosi reports that Baltimore “remains engaged with the top end of the starting pitching market” and has already held […]

The Boston Red Sox continue to look at free agency options after Pete Alonso signed with the Baltimore Orioles. Despite losing out on him, the Red Sox free agency period continues as they have been linked to Eugenio Suarez, Bo Bichette, and many more, according to baseball columnist Jon Heyman. “Eugenio Suarez is yet another […]

After losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series, the Toronto Blue Jays landed Dylan Cease to be part of their rotation. Now, the new Blue Jays’ ace has revealed what he hopes to accomplish in his first year in Toronto, according to an interview by MLB host Hazel May. “I’m pretty low […]

Pete Alonso surprised the MLB world by signing with the Baltimore Orioles on a five-year, $155 million contract. That means the New York Mets will not have one of their stars next season, but it seems like they were fine with letting him walk to another team, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. “The […]

The MLB world may have been surprised when the announcement came out that Pete Alonso and the Baltimore Orioles were finalizing a five-year, $155 million contract. When Alonso and the New York Mets could not get a long-term deal done, it looked like the writing could be on the wall, and it indeed was. Now, […]

The Baltimore Orioles are apparently pushing their chips in. After reports swirled that they made a $150 million offer to Kyle Schwarber, who ended up back with the Philadelphia Phillies, the Orioles stunned MLB by signing Pete Alonso. Alonso is signing a five-year, $155 million deal to come to the Orioles in a massive surprise […]

The baseball world is still reeling after Pete Alonso signed a massive contract with the Baltimore Orioles. Now, the baseball world looks forward to the first chance Alonso will get to play the New York Mets at Citi Field, according to a post by Talking Baseball. “Pete Alonso will return to Citi Field for the […]

Blockbuster deals are being made throughout MLB. On Wednesday, the Baltimore Orioles decided to sign first baseman Pete Alonso to a whopping $155 million contract. In the process, Alonso cemented a monumental mark for first basemen with the stroke of a pen, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. The deal gives him the highest Average Annual […]

On Wednesday afternoon, the New York Mets learned that they would be losing star first baseman Pete Alonso in free agency to the Baltimore Orioles. This comes just a day after the team also watched reliever Edwin Diaz walk out the door to join the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team that beat the Mets in […]

When the MLB Winter Meetings began on Monday in Orlando, some of the biggest names were Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber and New York Mets star Pete Alonso. On Tuesday, Schwarber and the Phillies agreed to a five-year, $150 million deal. On Wednesday, Alonso stunned everyone by signing a five-year, $155 million deal with the […]

The Baltimore Orioles have made a massive splash in MLB free agency, signing first baseman Pete Alonso. In his second consecutive free agency winter, Alonso has finally landed the long-term deal he desired. Alonso is now an Oriole after inking a five-year, $155 million deal. ESPN’s Jeff Passan broke the news from the Winter Meetings. […]

The New York Yankees are always a team to watch in the offseason, especially with tons of cash to spend. Going into the MLB Winter Meetings, a big question was about the future of Ben Rice. Rice got the start over Paul Goldschmidt in Game 3 of the Wild Card series, which sparked questions about […]

The New York Yankees stepped into the Winter Meetings surrounded by noise, questions, and a rising sense of urgency. Big teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies made their splash early. New York didn’t. Fans demanded action. Critics questioned direction. And as pressure grew, Brian Cashman pushed back on the idea that Yankees […]

Recently, the Los Angeles Dodgers made headlines by signing reliever Edwin Diaz to a lucrative contract, prying him away from the New York Mets in the process. For the second straight offseason, the Dodgers have now gotten demonstrably better despite winning a World Series championship in the prior fall. Now, rumors are swirling that the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies shook the Winter Meetings with a reunion no one saw coming, redefining value and rewriting history as Kyle Schwarber’s contract became the story of the week. Philadelphia’s reunion with Schwarber wasn’t just a splash: it was a tidal wave. The Phillies committed five years and $150 million to their powerhouse slugger, sending […]

The New York Mets moved in and signed former New York Yankees reliever Devin Williams this offseason. So, some fans wondered if the Yankees would return the favor and attempt to sign Edwin Diaz in MLB free agency. Diaz recently agreed to a contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, however. So, did the Yankees have […]

Under the heat of the Winter Meetings spotlight, insiders keep imagining the Los Angeles Dodgers taking a massive trade for Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal. The idea sounds wild. The price would be enormous. And yet the thought lingers because the Dodgers have the rare combination of depth, money, and boldness to make a fantasy […]

The New York Mets have often pursued big names in free agency over the past few years. They recently made an under-the-radar signing that could play a crucial role in 2026, however. According to an article from The Athletic by Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon, New York has agreed to a minor league contract with […]

The New York Mets had a disastrous day on Tuesday at the Winter Meetings. Not only did Kyle Schwarber return to the Philadelphia Phillies, but closer Edwin Diaz left Queens for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Mets star first baseman Pete Alonso is a free agent, but New York is hesitating, which has opened the door […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are reassessing their bullpen options after missing out on Edwin Diaz, who agreed to a three-year, $69 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Jays had pursued Diaz as part of their effort to strengthen a pitching staff still seeking both starters and relievers despite recent deals with right-handers Dylan […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates stayed aggressive at the Winter Meetings after Kyle Schwarber’s blockbuster reunion with the Philadelphia Phillies became one of the week’s defining moments. With that pursuit gone, the Pirates didn’t slow down. Their posture had already shifted earlier in the offseason when they traded Johan Oviedo for top-100 outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia, a […]

The Atlanta Braves endured a forgettable 2025 season. The Braves are hoping to bounce back and compete in 2026. They believe new manager Walt Weiss can help them rebound. Weiss was asked what he believes is Atlanta’s most pressing need during a recent media availability. “Pitching is near and dear to my heart, especially after […]

The Philadelphia Phillies made the first big splash of the Winter Meetings, signing NL MVP runner-up Kyle Schwarber. There were many teams in the Schwarber sweepstakes, including his hometown Cincinnati Reds. But the Baltimore Orioles were the ones who forced the Phillies to level up their Schwarber offer. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal has more on […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers enter the final stretch of the Winter Meetings with one lingering possibility that refuses to fade: a run at Kyle Tucker. The Dodgers already made their biggest splash by landing Edwin Diaz, but league insiders keep wondering whether Andrew Friedman has one more move in him. Tucker fits their timeline, their […]

The Cincinnati Reds finally returned to the playoffs in 2025, but did not win a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Despite their young core that brought them to the dance, they have not spent money in free agency. The Reds failed to sign Kyle Schwarber, but they are now in the mix for Arizona […]

The Atlanta Braves entered the Winter Meetings with interest in Edwin Diaz, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ top closer target, hoping to strengthen a Braves bullpen that needed late-inning certainty. They monitored price points, weighed risk, and moved with caution while the Dodgers pushed with conviction. And in the end, the Braves never came close. The […]

When the New York Mets suffered one of the most painful collapses in franchise history last season, it was clear that changes were needed. But most fans are not enthused about bidding farewell to fan favorite Brandon Nimmo and All-Star closer Edwin Diaz. They may combust if Pete Alonso signs elsewhere in free agency. With […]

The Tampa Bay Rays will have one of their top arms on the international stage next spring, as right-handed reliever Griffin Jax has committed to pitch for Team USA baseball in the upcoming World Baseball Classic 2026. The announcement marks a major point of pride for the club and elevates the growing recognition surrounding the […]