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It has been a relatively quiet offseason for the New York Yankees thus far, but general manager Brian Cashman recently commented on shortstop Anthony Volpe’s future with the team. The longtime executive did not mince words when speaking about the 24-year-old. “Do I believe in Anthony Volpe? Cashman told Brendan Kuty of The Athletic. “The […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are staring at a familiar crossroads, and the moment feels closer than many expected. This managerial tension echoes how Craig Counsell’s tenure quietly reached its breaking point. Pat Murphy’s contract as Brewers manager runs through the 2026 season. That timeline matters. The last time the Brewers waited this long, Counsell walked away […]

The Kansas City Royals and third baseman Maikel Garcia are in agreement on a five-year contract extension, Jeff Passan of ESPN reports. The deal reportedly includes a sixth-year club option. It has yet to be announced how much money the contract will pay Garcia. “BREAKING: Third baseman Maikel Garcia and the Kansas City Royals are […]

The Atlanta Braves recently signed Robert Suarez to a three-year, $45 million contract in a move to give their bullpen a boost. Raisel Iglesias is expected to close with Suarez working in a setup/backup closer role. Signing Suarez projects to be a quality move, strengthening the Braves’ bullpen without question. Overall, the ball club still […]

Losing both Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz, it’s hard to argue against the New York Mets being the biggest loser of the Winter Meetings. However, the Mets aren’t the only team reeling at the conclusion of the Meetings. One of the biggest moved that occurred during the event was Kyle Schwarber signing a five-year, $150 […]

In November, the Toronto Blue Jays came to terms with their World Series run. At the same time, something else was brewing. Negotiations were underway for a new contract for team president Mark Shapiro. On Friday, the Blue Jays officially announced that Shapiro agreed to a five-year contract extension, per Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. […]

Stephen Vogt landed the Cleveland Guardians manager job ahead of the 2024 MLB season. Replacing a legend in Terry Francona was always going to be a difficult task, but Vogt was clearly ready for the challenge. He has since led Cleveland to back-to-back playoff appearances, as the Guardians won 92 games in 2024 and 88 […]

The New York Mets remain stuck in a tense holding pattern as MLB Free Agency rolls on, and the next trade debate has already taken shape. Willson Contreras and Christian Walker sit at the center of it. With the Mets reeling from Winter Meetings losses, including Edwin Diaz joining the Los Angeles Dodgers and Pete […]

After losing Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz in free agency, the New York Mets must re-strategize their offseason plan. One option would be turning to the trade market for some extra firepower. The Mets are attempting to do that, checking in on a Luis Robert trade with the Chicago White Sox. However, Robert’s contract has […]

It is a new chapter for Pete Alonso and his family after the star slugger agreed to join the Baltimore Orioles on a five-year contract worth $155 million. Alonso is bidding goodbye to the New York Mets, where he spent his last seven seasons, becoming one of the league’s biggest stars. Alonso’s wife, Haley Alonso, […]

Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein initially perpetuated the false hope that had eroded fans for decades. Following a passive winter and dispiriting 2025 campaign, the billionaire Birds boss is doing his part to move the franchise forward. The O’s made a strong push for Kyle Schwarber before agreeing to a five-year, $155 million contract with […]

New York Mets fans are still sorting out their emotions following the news that franchise great Pete Alonso is heading to the Baltimore Orioles on a five-year, $155 million contract. They are angry with management, confused about the direction the team is taking, and hurt over losing the Polar Bear. Alonso just posted an Instagram […]

Michael Keaton is not happy about Pete Alonso signing with the Baltimore Orioles. The Oscar-nominated actor posted a photo of from MLB.com about the news with the caption, “and of course i’m sure the Pirates never even took a look. Thought probably never crossed their (coma like) mind.” Fans were in agreement with Keaton sharing […]

The San Diego Padres reached the playoffs this last season but experienced an early exit. With the team aiming to make some changes to the roster, president of baseball operations and general manager, AJ Preller, was asked about Fernando Tatis Jr.’s potential availability in the trade market. Preller shut down any notions of the Padres […]

The Atlanta Braves continued their aggressive offseason moves with the signing of right-hander Robert Suarez, who turned down multiple offers to ink a three-year, $45 million deal with Atlanta. The veteran closer’s decision has quickly become one of the most discussed signings of the winter. Not only did Suarez lead the National League in saves […]

The Atlanta Braves continue to make headlines this MLB offseason, as conversations around their shortstop position have intensified. The team’s need for more offense has fueled a wave of Braves offseason rumors, especially following comments from one of the franchise’s most respected former players. During a recent episode of the Foul Territory network, former Braves […]

The Kansas City Royals are hoping to reinforce their outfield by adding veteran Lane Thomas, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. Both sides have come to an agreement on a one-year, $5.25 million deal that includes $1 million in incentives, per MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. KC is reportedly interested in Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Teoscar […]

The Baltimore Orioles may have pulled out the biggest move of Major League Baseball’s Winter Meetings when they signed slugger Pete Alonso to a five-year contract that is worth $155 million. The Orioles signed Alonso away from the New York Mets, the team that he had risen to stardom with during his seven-year career. Alonso […]

MLB rumors continue to dominate the headlines following this year’s MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando, where several player agents floated one of the more surprising offseason ideas in recent memory. The proposal—an annual winter baseball trade deadline on December 10—sparked immediate reactions across the league and drew a memorable response from one longtime insider. In […]

The New York Mets may have some more surprising moves in the offseason. After signing closer Devin Williams and parting ways with first baseman Pete Alonso and reliever Edwin Diaz, what’s next for the team? The situation concerning pitchers Kodai Senga and David Peterson could be worth monitoring, with rumors swirling about the two being […]

The Chicago Cubs have been rumored to be interested in potentially signing third baseman Alex Bregman since the offseason began. Although nothing has come to fruition just yet, it appears outfielder Ian Happ loves the idea of Bregman joining the team. During a guest appearance on “The Compound,” on the Marquee Sports Network, Happ explained […]

The Houston Astros are once again involved in some trade rumblings. One player linked to the Boston Red Sox is Isaac Paredes, but the Astros won’t let him go easily in a trade. With the MLB Winter Meetings at a close, trade talks and free agency buzz will continue over the next couple of months. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies remain at the center of growing trade rumors as the club works to move veteran outfielder Nick Castellanos. Early in the process, the Phillies raised concerns related to Castellanos’s contract, challenges in the MLB outfield market, and the push toward a broader roster overhaul. These key issues shape how front offices assess […]

Shohei Ohtani, Roki Sasaki and Yoshinobu Yamamoto won the World Series together with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2025 MLB season. Can they win on a bigger stage as a trio again in 2026, when the next edition of the World Baseball Classic rolls around? Ohtani has already announced that he will be suiting […]

The Cleveland Guardians have reached the playoffs three out of the last four seasons. As they look to go on another postseason run, the Guardians have made an addition to their bullpen. Cleveland has signed right-hander Colin Holderman to a one-year contract, via Zack Meisel of The Athletic. He will make $1.5 million. Holderman is […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are once again at the center of MLB offseason attention, with new reports suggesting that the club has extended a contract offer to veteran catcher JT Realmuto. PHLY Sports’ Jim Salisbury revealed that the organization has already presented the offer, which is believed to span two years, signaling the team’s intent to […]

Rumors suggest the St. Louis Cardinals are in for a busy offseason, as it sounds like the front office could be making multiple trades. One player to keep an eye on is Nolan Arenado, as one MLB Insider believes it is likely the star third baseman gets moved at some point. During a guest appearance […]

The Baltimore Orioles kicked off one of the loudest days of the club’s 2025 MLB offseason after finalizing a five-year deal with Pete Alonso, unleashing a tidal wave of emotion across social media. The Orioles, determined to reshape the top of the American League after an incredibly underachieving 2025 campaign, surged through MLB free agency […]

The New York Yankees have not made many moves this offseason, and there seems to be little to no rush to do so at the moment for Brian Cashman. There have been a few players on the team who have been in trade rumors, with one of them being Jazz Chisholm Jr. Cashman recently spoke […]

The Washington Nationals entered the 2025 Winter Meetings with a clear message — they are open for business. But even as calls pour in from rival clubs, there’s a limit to how far the Nationals front office will go. The balance between activity and caution defines the Nationals 2025 MLB offseason plans, led by newly […]

The Baltimore Orioles are trying to stay afloat in an AL East division that is full of talent, and they made the right move to start, signing Pete Alonso to a huge deal. Though they may seem like a big addition, the Orioles are going to need more than just one player to truly compete. […]

The San Francisco Giants are looking to the MLB Winter Meetings to bolster their starting pitching. But Buster Posey might need some time to build the Giants’ rotation, according to an article by Robert Murray of Fansided. “Word is, the Giants aren’t close to anything yet. They have a glaring need for starting pitching and […]

The Milwaukee Brewers made a notable splash by reaching a deal with longtime Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo, giving the team another upside swing during a busy winter. The breaking offseason move centers on the 27-year-old’s potential rebound and the opening it creates in the club’s depth chart as they reshape their plans headed into […]

After being bounced out of the playoffs by the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS, the Chicago Cubs are making moves with the hopes of improving the roster for a deeper run in the postseason next year. On Thursday, the organization may have made an underrated move after signing a reliever in free agency. Reports indicate […]

After the New York Mets have lost out on a bevy of players so far this offseason, like being unable to re-sign Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz, plus losing the Robert Suarez sweepstakes, the team could still obtain a big star, with one in particular still lurking. As the Mets will be surrounded by rumors […]

Following a headline-making reunion with designated hitter Kyle Schwarber, the Philadelphia Phillies now face a serious financial dilemma. His five-year, $150 million deal tightens their budget, leaving the team to choose between two core pieces — J.T. Realmuto and Ranger Suarez — as it works to balance payroll and postseason ambitions. The massive investment secures […]

The Colorado Rockies have hit the reset button as an organization, bringing in new front office leadership. As the Rockies prepare to begin Warren Schaeffer’s first full season as manager, Colorado got him some extra bullpen help. With the No. 1 overall pick in the Rule 5 Draft, the Rockies selected right-hander RJ Petit from […]

The Atlanta Braves came into the Winter Meetings with one contract already done. They inked Raisel Iglesias to a one-year deal worth $16 million long before the meetings began. Now, as everyone heads home from the Orlando get-together, Atlanta has bolstered the bullpen again. How did the Braves fare on the three-year, $45 million deal […]

Life at Chavez Ravine has been great this week after the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Edwin Diaz to be their new closer. Now, the Dodgers’ free agency goals have shifted. There is a lot of interest in Kyle Tucker, and their talks with him have been reminiscent of their discussions with Bryce Harper, according to […]