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Top Philadelphia Phillies prospect Andrew Painter was pushing for a spot on the Opening Day roster before being forced to undergo Tommy John surgery in 2023. But now back healthy, Painter is once again showing why he is so heralded. Over his 15.2 innings in the Arizona Fall League, Painter held a 2.30 ERA – […]

As teams around MLB craft their free agency plans, the latest Japanese phenom in Roki Sasaki is on all of their mind’s. With the way his rookie contract will be set up, essentially every team in the league would be able to sign him. That includes the Tampa Bay Rays, who were named as a […]

The Philadelphia Phillies won the National League East and finished the 2024 season with the second-best record in baseball. Despite the successful campaign, the Phillies were bounced from the playoffs by the New York Mets in the NLDS. The early exit has forced the team to reevaluate its roster. The Phillies are considering a serious […]

With the 2024 MLB season behind us, everyone’s attention has turned to the Juan Soto sweepstakes. The New York Yankees and Mets have set meetings with the 26-year-old. Reports have attached the Blue Jays to Soto, the Rays are allegedly throwing a Hail Mary, and you can never count out the Dodgers. The San Francisco […]

One of the best starting pitchers is part of the free agency market this offseason in Max Fried. After spending his first eight years with the Atlanta Braves, the lefty could be on the move. Plenty of ace-caliber pitchers are on the market, including Corbin Burnes, but Fried is a special pitcher. Teams from all […]

Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela died of septic shock, according to his death certificate, which TMZ obtained on Tuesday. The Medical Examiner also disclosed two underlying causes of his death, “decompensated alcoholic cirrhosis” and “nonalcoholic steatohepatitis cirrhosis.” He also may have suffered from a rare brain condition called Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease only […]

There wasn’t much for the Oakland Athletics to celebrate this season. The A’s went 69-93 and finished fourth in the American League West in their final season in Oakland. Brent Rooker got a consolation prize on Tuesday, earning the American League Silver Slugger as the best designated hitter in the league. In doing so, he […]

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is facing charges of illegal use and possession of a firearm, following an armed altercation in the Dominican Republic on Sunday, per ESPN’s Juan Recio. Franco was arrested in San Juan de la Maguana, after guns were drawn in the altercation, prosecutors located a firearm that wasn’t registered to […]

Corbin Burnes entered a contract year on a new team with big expectations. After he was traded from the Milwaukee Brewers to the Baltimore Orioles, his free agency took center stage. With new ownership in the Charm City, they could be willing to spend unlike in the past. But after another spectacular season on a […]

Deion Sanders has an incredible car collection. Sanders played both in MLB and the NFL as a dual-sport athlete. In the NFL, Sanders won two Super Bowl titles. He also went to one World Series. Nowadays, he coaches Colorado football. Given Sanders’ accomplishments in sports, have you ever wondered what kind of cars he drives? […]

The Los Angeles Angels are responding to the worst season in franchise history with big offseason moves. They made the first significant trade of the offseason, picking up Jorge Soler from the Braves. Now, the Angels have dipped their toe in the free agency pool with former Braves and Mets catcher Travis d’Arnaud. ESPN’s Jeff […]

The Houston Astros could be forced to re-sign Alex Bregman this offseason as the team has concerns about its ability to retain Kyle Tucker after this season, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. “Alex Bregman, third baseman: Bregman remaining a lifetime Houston Astro alongside Jose Altuve is a real possibility, particularly with the Astros concerned about ponying […]

Corbin Burnes is the highest-profile American starting pitcher on the MLB free agent market this winter. Some may assume he’s not going to return to Baltimore, given that the Orioles don’t typically cough up big bucks to acquire superstars. Not so fast. ESPN’s Jeff Passan published his 2024-25 offseason preview on Tuesday and he warned […]

The Seattle Mariners and Justin Turner could be spending more time together. The two parties are discussing a reunion that would keep the slugger in the Pacific Northwest, per MLB.com. “We’ve already had discussions with JT and reiterated our interest that we expressed at the end of the season,” Mariners general manager Justin Hollander said. […]

The Chicago Cubs don’t have to trade second baseman Nico Hoerner. It’s probably not at the top of their priority list, but according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, you shouldn’t count it out. Passan published his 2024-25 offseason preview on Tuesday and listed the 27-year-old as a potential trade candidate. Hoerner will be attractive to clubs […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers seem to be involved in a pursuit of every major free agent this offseason; that long list includes former Atlanta Braves LHP Max Fried, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. “Max Fried, left-handed starter: He’s exactly the sort of pitcher the Red Sox would like to anchor their rotation as their ascent back to […]

Maybe Juan Soto to the Toronto Blue Jays isn’t such a long shot after all. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale predicts that Toronto will land his services — and for a hefty price tag. While the New York Yankees and New York Mets are generally seen as the favorites to land Soto, the Blue Jays are […]

Despite winning the National League East for the first time since 2011 and reaching the MLB postseason for the third year in a row, the Philadelphia Phillies are eyeing a shakeup, and that could mean trading slugger Alec Bohm. Bohm had the best season of his career at 28 years old, but the third baseman […]

Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Freddie Freeman is opening up more about hitting a grand slam in the World Series for his team. Freeman’s offense was pivotal to the team’s five-game series victory over the New York Yankees. "I decided to look closer to me in that instance… thankfully he threw it right where I was […]

The Juan Soto sweepstakes has begun. There is no shortage of teams interested in winning the services of the 26-year-old outfielder, and among those being heavily linked to Soto are the New York Mets, whose pursuit of the Dominican superstar is said to be getting a lift from another superstar in the form of Francisco […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers greatly benefited from a one-year contract with Teoscar Hernandez in 2024, and while the team would like to bring him back in 2025, Jeff Passan of ESPN revealed some teams that could make a run to steal his services. “Teoscar Hernandez, outfielder: Hernandez’s desire for a deal of at least three […]

The Boston Red Sox are rumored to be making a powerful charge for Juan Soto, per ESPN. The Red Sox is one of several teams hoping to snag the top prize of free agency this Major League Baseball offseason. The Red Sox are meeting with Soto this week, to try and hash out a deal. […]

The New York Yankees nearly acquired starting pitcher Jack Flaherty from the Detroit Tigers ahead of the 2024 MLB Trade Deadline, but the deal fell through due to medical concerns from New York’s end. As a result, the Yankees saw Flaherty start two games against them in the World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers. […]

Juan Soto is expected to be the most sought after free agent in Major League Baseball this offseason. While there are multiple teams chasing after him, one franchise is rumored to be backing off. That franchise is reported to be the Los Angeles Dodgers, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. “The Dodgers won’t chase after Soto — […]

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes’ monster rookie season added another historic bullet point on Monday when MLB announced that he had finished in the top three of National League Cy Young voting. Skenes is only the fifth rookie ever to finish that high in Cy Young voting in either league, according to MLB.com’s Sarah Langs. […]

The Houston Astros won the American League West this season, clinching their seventh MLB postseason appearance in row. It’s a testament to the culture of success that the franchise has established that the season was still a disappointment. After a 10-19 start to 2024, Houston found its footing, eventually winning 88 games behind a monster […]

The New York Yankees and New York Mets are believed to be the two favorites to land superstar outfielder Juan Soto, but their biggest competition might come from an unlikely source. The Toronto Blue Jays are a “viable obstacle” to the two New York clubs, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported on Monday. […]

The Miami Marlins have a new manager and it’s former Los Angeles Dodgers first base coach Clayton McCullough. The 45-year-old McCullough is fresh off winning the 2024 World Series with the Dodgers and will take over a Marlins team that lost 100 games and finished last in the National League East. Marlins president of baseball […]

The Milwaukee Brewers were the most surprising division winner of 2024. After trading Corbin Burnes to the Orioles, they won the NL Central by ten games and coasted into the playoffs. The postseason did not go well, losing in three games to the Mets, but it was a successful season that should lead to more […]

Winning the World Series has a way of making offseason dilemmas feel much less taxing. The New York Yankees do not have that luxury after falling in five games to the Los Angeles Dodgers. They face significant pressure to navigate a plethora of obstacles, with the most obvious one being the free-agency status of Juan […]

Yankees captain Aaron Judge will be thinking about the fifth inning of the 2024 World Series Game 5 for a long time. Hopefully, he wasn’t watching Sunday afternoon’s NFL Week 10 matchup between the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons because broadcaster Greg Olsen casually brought it up to describe what he was seeing on […]

Trea Turner’s net worth in 2024 is $40 million. Turner is a professional baseball player who currently plays for the Philadelphia Phillies. He is a three-time All-Star, All-MLB team member, a Silver Slugger winner and a World Series Champion. Here is a closer look at Trea Turner’s net worth in 2024. What is Trea Turner’s […]

Olivia Dunne’s boyfriend is Paul Skenes. With the NCAA agreeing to the Name, Image, and Likeness policy, it’s safe to say that Dunne is living the dream of every student athlete. Apart from making waves in gymnastics, she is also earning a lot of money from various endorsement deals, making her the highest-paid female NCAA […]

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has not played since 2023 because of sexual abuse allegations. The trial in his native Dominican Republic will continue after sufficient evidence was found. He remains on administrative leave and has not played since July 2023. Franco was back in the news as the once-promising shortstop was arrested after […]

Pitcher Roki Sasaki is the next star to make the jump from Japan to Major League Baseball. With Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto starring for the champion Los Angeles Dodgers, smart money is on Sasaki heading to Hollywood. Their biggest rivals, the San Diego Padres, are in the conversation as well. GM AJ Preller is […]

The Minnesota Twins had an epic collapse that kept them out of the playoffs. While the Tigers were stealing wins, hearts, and headlines, Minnesota was collapsing. Part of the issue for the team was their starting rotation, which saw losses and poor performances change the team’s landscape. Now, the Twins should trade for a starting […]

The Cleveland Guardians had an excellent season, defying many of the preseason expectations that were made of the team. Manager Stephen Vogt brought a jolt to the dugout and locker room, and many young contributors stepped up in both the lineup and in the pitching staff. A new era of Guardians baseball has arrived, and […]

The Milwaukee Brewers surprised everyone by winning the National League Central in 2024. After trading Corbin Burnes, few expected them to be in the playoff race. They ran away with the division because of some incredible performances. One was from shortstop Willy Adames, who had a 118 OPS+ and played solid defense. Brewers manager Pat […]

The Texas Rangers are reportedly close to securing a deal with one of the offseason’s quietly popular free agents. According to MLB insider Jon Morosi, Luis Curvelo, a young reliever who has spent six seasons in the minor leagues within the Seattle Mariners system, is on the verge of signing a major-league contract with the […]