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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 […]

With trade rumors surrounding the St. Louis Cardinals and a bevy of stars on the team, one player that has been coveted by other teams is second baseman Brendan Donovan. Though there have been discussions about potential offers for Donovan that the Cardinals will make, it could come as a surprise to some to see […]

It’s been a rough week for the New York Mets, who first saw their team lose star reliever Edwin Diaz, who left in free agency to join the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Then, the following day, the Mets watched powerlessly as Pete Alonso bolted to join the Baltimore Orioles. One player the Mets […]

As the Texas Rangers will be surrounded by rumors this winter about how the team is going to address the offseason in getting back to the World Series, like the ball club in 2024 when they won it, there are still questions regarding players on the roster. With the baseball world wondering if the Rangers […]

The Athletics made MLB offseason news after signing veteran reliever Mark Leiter Jr. to a one-year deal Thursday. The 34-year-old reliever joins the A’s bullpen after pitching for the New York Yankees, bringing experience and stability to A’s bullpen depth during a major roster transition in West Sacramento. He began his MLB career with the […]

After missing out on the playoffs in 2025, the Atlanta Braves are looking ensure the same doesn’t happen come 2026. In their latest move, the Braves have made an eye-opening addition to the back end of their bullpen. Atlanta has signed closer Robert Suarez to a three-year, $45 million contract, via Jeff Passan of ESPN. […]

The New York Yankees are among a number of suitors bidding for Cody Bellinger’s services. However, every team interested is being put on hold due to Kyle Tucker and Scott Boras. Tucker is another highly coveted free agent yet to find his new team. Boras is privy to that, and is waiting until his contract […]

MLB The Show 26 will feature real College baseball teams, which you can play with in Road To The Show. Want to follow the path of players like Nick Kurtz and play in College before heading to the big leagues? You can do so in MLB The Show 26. But what Colleges can you play […]

There are always a lot of rumors surrounding the New York Yankees in the offseason, with more likely on the way and all throughout the winter. As the Yankees deal with rumors around Cody Bellinger and other players, there are also pitching threats that the team could be linked to, as discussed by MLB insiders. […]

2025 marked a turnaround year for the Chicago Cubs. Ultimately, the Cubs made it to the playoffs for the first time since 2020. Plus, they were able to keep their Gold Glove-winning infielder, Nico Hoerner, after rumors surfaced about trading him at the end of last season. One year later, those rumors are back again […]

On Wednesday afternoon, the New York Mets’ offseason went from bad to worse when it was announced that star first baseman Pete Alonso would be taking his talents to Baltimore to join the Orioles, abandoning the team where he had become a household name throughout his career in the process. This was preceded by star […]

Amongst the Chicago Cubs’ top offseason priorities remains finding another top flight pitcher for their rotation. As the Cubs look for options, they have turned to the Miami Marlins. Former Cy Young winner Sandy Alcantara would seem to be the logical target if Chicago were to trade for a Miami pitcher. But the Cubs have […]

Developer San Diego Studio revealed new information on MLB The Show 26, its gameplay, and Road To The Show (RTTS). From new cutoff throws to more animations and other gameplay adjustments, we have an idea of what the developers want to work on this year. Furthermore, the developers revealed two of the 11 new colleges […]

In their quest to win a World Series title, the New York Yankees are exploring all avenues to improving their roster. One option could be trading away infielder Jazz Chisholm. There have been numerous second basemen who have heard their name come up in trade talks. Coming out of the Winter Meetings, Chisholm has become […]

With rumors around Detroit Tigers star pitcher Tarik Skubal, the 29-year-old has had his name thrown around in trade speculation, even if he’s coming off back-to-back AL Cy Young awards. While some would believe that the Tigers’ pitcher in Skubal would be untouchable, the latest reporting from ESPN suggests otherwise on the status of a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are fresh off their second consecutive World Series championship. Los Angeles has already gotten even stronger, solving their closer uncertainty by signing Edwin Diaz to a three-year, $69 million contract. With a plethora of starting rotation depth, Tyler Glasnow’s name has emerged in trade rumors. According to Alden Gonzalez of ESPN, […]

After missing the playoffs, the New York Mets were expected to attack free agency in hopes making a quick return. However, the Mets have now seen Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz walk away from the organization. Diaz signed a three-year, $69 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers while the Baltimore Orioles signed Alonso to […]

The Texas Rangers and Pittsburgh Pirates agreed to a trade on Wednesday. Texas acquired right-handed pitcher Carter Baumler in exchange for right-handed pitcher Jaiker Garcia and cash considerations. Baumler’s trade comes after getting selected by the Pirates in the Rule 5 Draft on Wednesday. Baumler was selected by the Orioles in the 2020 MLB Draft. […]

With star closer Edwin Diaz off to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Robert Suarez has become arguably the most coveted relief pitcher in free agency. Because of that, there has been no shortage of potential suitors. Atop the list are the New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays, who need a new ninth inning option for […]

The Baltimore Orioles sent shockwaves throughout MLB when they signed first baseman Pete Alonso to a five-year, $155 million contract. However, the Orioles don’t appear finished adding to their roster. Baltimore has been linked to many of the top pitchers available, including free agent Framber Valdez. The O’s are still expected to land a new […]

The Boston Red Sox have been quiet so far this offseason. They traded for Sonny Gray from the St Louis Cardinals, fortifying their rotation behind Garrett Crochet. With the Winter Meetings over, the hot stove should be turned up in the coming weeks. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale predicts that the Red Sox will be involved, […]

The New York Mets have had a disastrous start to the offseason. They lost Edwin Diaz to the Los Angeles Dodgers, saw Kyle Schwarber re-sign with the Philadelphia Phillies, and lost Pete Alonso to the Baltimore Orioles. With Brandon Nimmo gone as well, there will be significant changes for the Amazins in 2026. The Mets […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have an opportunity to address one of their most glaring weaknesses at the winter meetings by pursuing Arizona’s elite second baseman, Ketel Marte. With the Diamondbacks signaling their willingness to engage in trade discussions, the Pirates can construct a compelling offer that balances both franchises’ needs without being lopsided. Pittsburgh’s surplus of […]

The Seattle Mariners have quietly emerged as legitimate contenders in the American League, but one glaring weakness remains their second base position. While they’ve explored internal options and external targets like Jorge Polanco and Brendan Donovan, there’s one player who could transform their lineup immediately: Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte. After the winter meetings showcase […]

The Houston Astros find themselves at a critical juncture this winter, needing to bolster a rotation that has been besieged by injuries and free-agent departures. While the Milwaukee Brewers have publicly stated their intention to retain Freddy Peralta for the final year of his favorable contract, the reality of the market often dictates otherwise. General […]

This offseason is not going according to plan for the New York Mets. Not only have the Mets lost Edwin Diaz to the Los Angeles Dodgers, with a grand total of $3 million proving to be the difference, they also lost Pete Alonso, a homegrown star for the team since 2019, to the Baltimore Orioles. […]

On Wednesday, Pete Alonso decided to put his signature on the dotted line for the Baltimore Orioles, signing a five-year, $155 million contract that now makes him the current richest first baseman in terms of average annual value at $31 million. This is a huge step for the Orioles as they look to put the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies dominated headlines once again on Sunday afternoon as the club finalized a contract agreement with Kyle Schwarber—a move that instantly became one of the most talked-about stories of the 2025 MLB offseason. The announcement sent shockwaves through baseball circles, as few players have embodied the Phillies’ recent resurgence quite like Schwarber. Buzz […]

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 […]