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Texas Rangers owner Ray Davis has important questions to ask himself ahead of the annual winter meetings. Is he content with riding the World Series championship wave for a while longer, or is he desperate to chase another title? No one can accuse the former energy industry CEO of being overly frugal, considering the substantial […]

Hot stove season is starting to move into full swing, as player movement is now happening on an almost daily basis. The upcoming winter meetings will likely be a hotbed of activity, and superstar outfielder Juan Soto will almost certainly be a part of it. Four teams are currently ‘in range’ of a massive $700 […]

MLB free agency is currently being controlled by Juan Soto right now, and he’s expected to sign a massive new contract at some point over the next few days. However, once that saga wraps up, all eyes will turn to Japanese starting pitcher Roki Sasaki, especially after a huge update on his pending MLB free […]

The Chicago Cubs reportedly expect to have star shortstop Dansby Swanson back for the spring after offseason surgery. “Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson underwent core injury surgery in early October, the Cubs announce, but is expected to be ready for spring training,” USA Today’s Bob Nightengale wrote on X, formerly Twitter. This past season, his second […]

The Athletics signed right-handed pitcher Luis Severino, formerly of the New York Mets, to a $67 million deal with a $10 million signing bonus, the largest guaranteed contract in the franchise’s history, according to MLB.com. The Athletics held their first press conference in Sacramento on Friday since the team temporarily relocated to Sutter Health Park. […]

Winning a World Series trophy requires the contributions of everyone on the roster, from the first name penciled into the starting lineup to the 26th man filling the back end of the roster. For the Los Angeles Dodgers, it was the power of their collective excellence that led to their triumph in 2024, with Blake […]

The Boston Red Sox have made it clear that this offseason will be a huge one for them; clearly done with being a middling team, they have signaled their intention to make a splash in free agency, most notably setting their sights on the best free agent on the market in Juan Soto. But Soto […]

Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and starting pitcher Blake Snell have each come a long way since they first became acquainted in 2011. Friedman was building a successful roster with limited final resources as the Tampa Bay Rays general manager, while first-round draft pick Snell was tapped to be the franchise’s […]

The MLB Winter Meetings are approaching rather quickly. However, the Hot Stove can heat up well before each team’s braintrusts meet in the same location. The New York Mets have already signed one pitcher this winter. And on Friday, they added Clay Holmes to the mix. The Mets have reportedly agreed to a three-year contract […]

The Cleveland Guardians and former Cy Young winning starting pitcher Shane Bieber are reportedly in agreement on a one-year, $14 million contract, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. The deal also includes a $16 million player option for the 2026 season. Bieber started the 2024 season strong before undergoing Tommy John surgery, and he is expected […]

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout has been called as a witness in the upcoming civil trial concerning the wrongful death of former teammate Tyler Skaggs. Trout is scheduled to give his deposition on January 15, where he is expected to address the team culture and his relationship with Skaggs, a close friend. The trial, […]

The Juan Soto free-agency sweepstakes are rounding the final turn ahead of the Winter Meetings. Of the final five teams left in the running, the Toronto Blue Jays are the most surprising. After a disappointing season, many expected Toronto to trade pieces and start a rebuild. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal says the Blue Jays needed […]

The Tampa Bay Rays pride themselves on making subtle roster moves that result in difference-making additions. Did they just strike again? Free agent catcher Danny Jansen and the organization have come to terms on a one-year, $8.5 million contract, according to FanSided’s Robert Murray. The 29-year-old spent six and a half seasons with the Toronto […]

The Chicago Cubs are reportedly considering trading Cody Bellinger or Seiya Suzuki as they look to reallocate resources to other parts of their roster. The Cubs are “determined” to make a move involving one of their outfielders while navigating the complexities of their contracts and the team’s long-term plans, according to Joel Sherman of the […]

The MLB hot stove is starting to heat up and Juan Soto is the hottest commodity. The outfielder is expected to make his decision soon and is between five teams. One of them is the Boston Red Sox, who have put up a star-filled campaign to get him to Fenway Park. With time ticking down, […]

The San Francisco Giants have a new front office looking to rebound from a disappointing 2024 season. A bright spot was Matt Chapman, who signed a long-term extension during his first year in San Francisco. He won another Gold Glove at third base, his fifth in seven seasons. The Giants need a shortstop and may […]

MLB free agency has been a slow trickle of moves leading up to the Winter Meetings. A recent ESPN report indicated that Juan Soto will sign somewhere before the meetings even begin. Everyone’s focus is on the generational outfielder, but more news could come out of Dallas next week. Why will Juan Soto end his […]

As the Philadelphia Phillies look to breakthrough to the world series, the team has been active on the trade market. However, a pair of players don’t seem poised to leave Philadelphia anytime soon. Bryson Stott and Brandon Marsh are, “less available,” in trade talks, via Matt Gelb of The Athletic. The Phillies have been open […]

The New York Yankees are reportedly re-entering the race for Cody Bellinger’s services. According to multiple sources, the Yankees are one of several teams that have engaged in trade discussions with the Chicago Cubs. The Yankees, Astros and Mariners have all recently checked in with the Cubs about Cody Bellinger, per @MLBBruceLevine pic.twitter.com/vjCc5opGNl — B/R […]

As the MLB Winter Meetings begin, most teams continue waiting for the team who wins the Juan Soto sweepstakes, which have started running hot as Soto has begun eliminating teams from his list. After all the drama, his new contract should set the market for high-profile free agents and set into motion trades for other […]

Dave Dombrowski finds himself at a crossroads this offseason, one that he knows well from his lengthy history as an executive in MLB. After building a championship-caliber roster that has reached the World Series and advanced to the playoffs three years in a row, the Philadelphia Phillies’ president of baseball operations is under great pressure […]

The anticipation surrounding Japanese pitching sensation Roki Sasaki’s potential move to MLB continues to grow. The Los Angeles Dodgers are emerging as the favorite to secure his services. According to industry sources, Sasaki has already decided where he wants to sign, with the Dodgers considered the “most likely” destination. “Industry belief is that Roki Sasaki […]

The New York Yankees are still in the mix for the services of All-Star right fielder Juan Soto. The 26-year-old free agent is the most coveted player in baseball as several teams attempt to woo him this offseason. But with an anticipated price tag of $600 million, the Yankees could fall short in a bidding […]

The top free-agent story of the Major League Baseball offseason involves Juan Soto. After a brilliant year with the New York Yankees, Soto appears to be baseball’s next mega-millionaire as he has a chance to sign a contract in the $700 million range. The Yankees have been the favorites to get Soto’s signature on his […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers confirmed Thursday that star first baseman Freddie Freeman underwent surgery on his right ankle, addressing an injury that had affected him during the latter part of the 2024 season and postseason. According to the team’s statement, the procedure, performed by Dr. Kenneth Jung at Kerlan Jobe in Los Angeles, involved “debridement […]

The Athletics made a shocking splash when they signed Luis Severino to a three-year, $67 million contract. But before Severino signed on the dotted line, the A’s had another pitcher they wanted to add in mind. The Athletics made a, “big offer,” to Sean Manaea in hopes of a reunion, via Jon Heyman of the […]

The Houston Astros have reportedly made third baseman Alex Bregman a record-setting contract offer. According to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, a source said the ball club offered Bregman a six-year contract that was worth around $156 million, something that was previously reported as well. Although that would be the most money the Astros have ever […]

Shockwaves were sent across MLB on Thursday afternoon when the Athletics signed starting pitcher Luis Severino to a three-year, $67 million contract in free agency. Not only was it a surprise to see Severino leave the Mets after they made it all the way to the NLCS last year, but it was also eye-opening to […]

After a disappointing season in which they missed the postseason for the second-straight year, the St. Louis Cardinals are looking to shake things up. Third baseman Nolan Arenado and closer Ryan Helsley have been two of the most popular names in the trade market this offseason. The Cardinals and their president of baseball operations John […]

The Athletics and starting pitcher Luis Severino reportedly agreed to a $67 million contract on Thursday. The move was surprising, as the A’s are not known for spending lucrative amounts of money in MLB free agency. In fact, the Severino contract instantly became the franchise’s most expensive contract ever, per FOX Sports: MLB. Athletics legend […]

The Cleveland Guardians are making waves in the offseason rumor mill, signaling potential moves that could reshape their roster ahead of the 2025 MLB season. Reports from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic suggest that Cleveland is open to entertaining trade offers for first baseman Josh Naylor and outfielder Lane Thomas. These two key contributors are […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks missed the 2024 playoffs by just one game. Part of the reason why is the brutal season from Jordan Montgomery. After beating Arizona in the World Series with the Texas Rangers, the lefty signed a one-year deal with a player option. He posted a 6.23 ERA and went to the bullpen mid-season. […]

The trade market for starting pitchers this offseason has been dominated by the Chicago White Sox and Garrett Crochet. But, a surprise team, the Tampa Bay Rays, have been fielding calls about some of their starters. The Rays are considering trades for some of their starting pitchers according to ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan on […]

Despite their Triple-A ballpark in Sacramento and their uncertain future, the Athletics are trying to compete. They made it clear that they are not trading designated hitter/outfielder Brent Rooker, and now, they just made a huge splash in free agency. Luis Severino is signing a three-year, $67 million contract with the A’s according to ESPN’s […]

Shohei Ohtani had one of the most impressive individual seasons in Major League Baseball history with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024. Not only did Ohtani set all sorts of offensive records, but he made the postseason for the first time in his career. Ohtani spoke about his experience playing for a team with legitimate […]

Manny Machado’s net worth in 2024 is $50 million. Machado is a star third baseman for the San Diego Padres. Ever since his debut in 2012, Machado has been one of the staple names of the sport. He has won multiple awards and is a six-time MLB All-Star. Machado signed a massive contract extension with […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series in their first year with Shohei Ohtani. The two-way star signed a $700 million contract with deferred money so the team could add around him. They met that expectation, bringing in Teoscar Hernandez, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Tyler Glasnow. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale caught up with Ohtani about […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Shohei Ohtani to a record-setting 10-year, $700 million deal while knowing full well that the superstar two-way player won’t be pitching at all in 2024. Even then, the signing of Ohtani was as successful as it can be. The 30-year-old Japanese international played as LA’s full-time designated hitter and he […]

Going into the offseason, there was a question of if the Los Angeles Dodgers would be more focused on bringing back their free agents or plucking other stars from the open market. It is clear by now that this franchise wants to have its cake and eat it too. Fresh off introducing new starting pitcher […]