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The Boston Red Sox are expected to be one of the most active teams in free agency and the trade market this offseason. One player whose name keeps getting mentioned in potential trades: star first baseman Triston Casas. A scenario for a potential Casas trade got some more context from MLB insider Jon Heyman of […]

The New York Yankees reportedly have checked in on top free-agent starting pitchers in Corbin Burnes, Max Fried and Blake Snell, but it is unclear if they would sign one of the three if they are able to retain superstar outfielder Juan Soto, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Yankees’ top […]

The New York Mets had a miraculous 2024 season. They started 0-5 and made it to the NLCS with a roster built for a transitional year. David Stearns now has a full offseason and a full checkbook to improve the team and open the competitive window. One place the Mets are looking to improve is […]

The San Francisco Giants struggled in 2024, putting up 80 wins and missing the playoffs. Their big-money moves flopped, with Blake Snell and Jung Ho Lee missing time. Elsewhere in their division, the San Diego Padres have some big decisions to make. MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand reported from the GM meetings that the Giants will go […]

The Houston Astros have an intriguing offseason ahead of them as they exited before the ALCS for the first time since before the 2017 season, and with Alex Bregman a free agent and the team’s payroll somewhat close to the luxury tax threshold, they are considering trading veteran reliever Ryan Pressly, according to Chandler Rome […]

The New York Yankees suffered a heartbreaking defeat in the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the team must quickly pivot to improving their roster for another run at the Fall Classic. The Yankees will be active in free agency, but general manager Brian Cashman must also look to the trade market to […]

With New York Yankees star Juan Soto exploring MLB free agency this offseason, several teams have reportedly already expressed interest in pursuing a long-term contract with the Dominican Republic native. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, even the Tampa Bay Rays—a team not typically known for high-budget moves—have reached out about Soto. […]

St. Louis Cardinals slugger Willson Contreras is officially transitioning to first base, with president of baseball operations John Mozeliak confirming the move on Wednesday. “We think that being such a productive hitter, not catching will make him a better hitter,” the Cardinals president of baseball operations said during the GM meetings. “How do we protect […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered rare air this season after winning the World Series, collecting their second championship in the last five seasons. Their decisive defeat of the New York Yankees on the sport’s biggest stage was proof that the Dodgers as currently constructed have a leg up on the rest of the MLB. Even […]

With the celebrations still ongoing, the Los Angeles Dodgers have started preparing for the 2024 offseason, facing several important decisions. One choice already seems clear: where Mookie Betts will play next season. Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes shared, via Joel Sherman of the New York Post, that the team plans to have Betts in the […]

The Cleveland Guardians have solidified their catching depth by re-signing veteran Austin Hedges to a one-year contract, ensuring he will return to the team as a backup for Bo Naylor. This move underscores the Guardians’ intention to maintain stability and experienced depth in their roster following their impressive playoff performance. Catcher Austin Hedges and the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are preparing to be involved in some of the biggest free agents this offseason. However, one of their targets, first baseman Pete Alonso, shares a position with Blue Jays superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr. In order to accommodate Alonso at first base, the Blue Jays are willing to move Guerrero Jr. to […]

Superstar outfielder Juan Soto is the prized free agent this offseason, and many view it as a New York showdown between the incumbent Yankees and the crosstown Mets. Other teams could be in the picture as well, but the Yankees and Mets will undoubtedly be heavily involved, and while there is a common thought that […]

The New York Yankees are expected to be one of the most active teams in free agency this offseason. While their main goal will be to re-sign free agent superstar Juan Soto, another one of their priorities is becoming clear at the General Manager Meetings. The Yankees are “among the most aggressive teams in speaking […]

The Houston Astros are in the thick of discussions to keep star third baseman Alex Bregman on their roster. Astros general manager Dana Brown is optimistic about the team’s chances. “I think we have a really good chance,” Brown remarked via Jon Heyman of the New York Post. He is potentially hinting at the team’s […]

The Philadelphia Phillies were one of the best teams in MLB during the 2024 season. Yet, the Phillies were dealt an early postseason exit.  How can they take the next step forward? What does this team need to do to win the World Series? Part of it simply comes down to execution. Philadelphia’s roster was […]

Super-agent Scott Boras may be the most powerful man in baseball. Boras represents most of this year’s top free agents, including  Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, Corbin Burnes, Blake Snell and Alex Bregman. Another thing Boras is famous for is his use of puns when discussing his clients. During Boras’ media availability on Wednesday at the […]

The Seattle Mariners have a lot of work to do this offseason to improve their offense. One potential option is emerging as a candidate to help the Mariners shore up the middle of their infield. The Mariners have “closely evaluated” 25-year-old South Korean second baseman Hye-seong Kim according to MLB Network insider Jon Morosi. Kim […]

The Los Angeles Angels are trying to build a contending team. The problem is that they have failed to accomplish the feat over the past decade, having last reached the postseason in 2014. With Mike Trout hoping to be ready for spring training, the Halos are looking to add pieces around him to turn the […]

There is a new twist in longtime Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman’s free agency. Bregman’s agent, Scott Boras, just provided an update about his client that could factor into his free agency decision at the General Manager Meetings in San Antonio, Texas on Tuesday. According to Boras, Bregman had a bone chip removed from […]

In a recent discussion about the New York Yankees’ offseason strategies and hopes for Juan Soto’s future with the team, general manager Brian Cashman clarified the franchise’s intent to keep the star outfielder. Despite a disappointing finish in the World Series, where the Yankees’ shortcomings were starkly exposed, the team’s management remains focused on strengthening […]

The San Diego Padres and manager Mike Shildt have agreed to a two-year contract extension though the 2027 season, according to their press release on MLB.com. This past season was Mike Shildt’s first as the manager of the Padres after replacing Bob Melvin, who departed for the San Francisco Giants. Shildt led San Diego to […]

The Los Angeles Angels are reportedly close to signing former Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks, per Bruce Levine of 670 The Score. Levine reports that the potential deal is a one year contract. Hendricks is from Southern California. Signing with the Angels would be a return to home for the pitcher. However, it will […]

When the 2025 season comes around, Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette will be entering the final year of his contract. However, the Blue Jays aren’t immediately taking that as a reason to trade him away. As Toronto flew out of the playoff race, Bichette saw his name come up in trade rumors more often. […]

There is no doubt that the New York Yankees’ most pressing order of business this offseason is to keep Juan Soto in the Bronx. Soto was as good as advertised in his first season in pinstripes, tallying 8.1 WAR (per Fangraphs) across 157 games while forming a formidable duo with Aaron Judge in the middle […]

The New York Yankees were defeated by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series. The 2024 Fall Classic was expected to be competitive, yet the Dodgers ended up winning it in only five games. Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly recently called out the Yankees on the Baseball Isn’t Boring podcast, and Yankees general manager Brian […]

While the New York Mets went on a whirlwind playoff run, they fell just short to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series. As they set their sights to the 2025 season, the Mets could add a powerful bat to their lineup to help get over the hump. Willy Adames is set […]

MLB free agency is here and superstars such as Juan Soto are understandably receiving the most attention. However, Jon Morosi of MLB Network recently revealed a player who is “quietly” among the “most popular free agents.” “Reliever Luis Curvelo is (quietly) one of the most popular free agents at the GM Meetings. Curvelo, who just […]

While the Baltimore Orioles made the playoffs for the second time in Brandon Hyde’s tenure, they fell short in the Wild Card Series. As the Orioles look to make a deeper run in 2025, Hyde is looking to bring an experienced mind onto his staff. Baltimore is interested in hiring David Ross as their next […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have begun their yearly tradition of cutting costs, and on Monday, the Brewers ended up declining the $5.5 million player option on Colin Rea’s contract, therefore making him a free agent. But before Rea’s option was declined, 29 other teams had the opportunity to claim his contract off of waivers, and none […]

The 2024 season was an overall disappointment for the Atlanta Braves; they weathered a ton of problems on the injury front, and they simply were not able to dominate the way they have done for most of the past decade. In the end, the Braves flamed out in the Wild Card Round against the San […]

The New York Yankees were confident that Gerrit Cole, who’s already 34 years of age, wouldn’t dare opt out of his contract, and thus they decided not to void his option to do so by tacking on another year to his contract — giving him an additional $36 million for when he’s 38 years old. […]

The New York Yankees lost the World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Now that MLB’s free agency has begun, the Yankees are in danger of losing superstar right fielder Juan Soto. While there’s plenty of talent available in the 2025 free agent class, all eyes are on the 26-year-old Soto. Jon Heyman of the […]

The 2023 San Diego Padres were brimming with talent and coming off a breakout 2022 season, but the vibes were not quite right. Fast forward to 2024, and the Friars were grinding out wins and exuding an infectious energy. Did cream merely rise to the top, or did manager Mike Shildt rearrange the molecules to […]

The Los Angeles Angels had the worst season in franchise history in 2024. After losing Shohei Ohtani to the Dodgers, they got only 29 games out of Mike Trout. With Trout’s continued injury issues, the team has mulled moving him to a corner outfield position or designated hitter. Now, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic is […]

The Los Angeles Angels had another disappointing season in 2024, finishing in last place in the AL West at 63-99. The roster was barren after two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani left for their crosstown rival Dodgers last offseason. Without Ohtani in the field, star outfielder Mike Trout was tasked with carrying a massive load for the […]

The Houston Astros have a franchise cornerstone hitting free agency this offseason. Alex Bregman needs a new contract and the intention for both sides is to maintain their relationship. Astros general manager Dana Brown came to the GM Meetings with a positive update on the Alex Bregman contract discussion. Chandler Rome from The Athletic posted […]

The Seattle Mariners had a disastrous 2024 season. They missed the playoffs after holding a ten-game lead in the American League West in June. General Justin Hollander knows his team needs improvements and went to the GM Meetings with a plan. He told FanSided’s Robert Murray that the Mariners are looking to add infielders in […]

The Atlanta Braves had brutal injury luck during the 2024 season. They lost ace Spencer Strider to Tommy John, outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr to an ACL injury, and Ozzie Albies played only 99 games. Atlanta still made the playoffs, putting massive expectations on 2025 assuming those players would come back. General manager Alex Anthopoulos told […]