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The New York Mets have signed right-handed pitcher Adbert Alzolay to a two-year minor league deal, per Will Sammon of The Athletic. Alzolay, who is currently 29 years old, will miss most, if not all, of the 2025 season as he recovers from Tommy John surgery he had back in August 2024. The Mets hope […]

The path to the National Baseball Hall of Fame was far from easy for Billy Wagner. It was a grueling, decade-long wait filled with challenges, but ultimately, it became a triumph worth celebrating. Making history as the first left-handed reliever to earn induction, Wagner’s determination paid off. The six-time All-Star and former Houston Astros closer […]

The Chicago White Sox are hoping for significant improvement in the 2025 season. They are coming off the worst season in modern MLB history as they finished last in the American League Central with 41-121 record that placed them 51.5 games behind the first place Cleveland Guardians. Improvement is the key to satisfying their fans […]

Fans lay witness to so many stirring comeback stories, when athletes push far beyond preconceived limitations and seize unforeseen glory. But what about the tales that meet a sad and unceremonious end? You know, the ones that everyone skims past before redirecting their attention to the more recognizable sports figures. Life goes on for these […]

The Boston Red Sox have won the World Series four times since the the 2004 season, but they have largely been a mediocre team since their last title in 2018. After an outstanding first half of the season in 2024, the Red Sox slumped in the second half and finished with an 81-81 record. That […]

The San Diego Padres are officially retiring their pink-and-mint City Connect uniforms after the 2025 season. The team revealed on Friday that the popular uniforms will be discontinued beginning in 2026, per Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times. These colorful jerseys first showed up on July 8, 2022, and quickly became a hit with […]

The Boston Red Sox have one of the MLB’s top farm systems ahead of the 2025 season. Prospects Kristian Campbell, second base, and Roman Anthony, outfield, are two of the primary reasons why. According to Joe Trezza of MLB.com, Campbell and Anthony are both the top MLB prospects at their respective position. Trezza’a take on […]

Athletics left fielder Brent Rooker got into a hilarious exchange on Twitter with Cleveland Guardians pitcher Tanner Bibee. The franchise scored a big win this offseason when it extended Rooker this offseason. The 30-year-old has been a breakout star for the organization. However, it would be best if the Germantown, Tennessee native did not disclose […]

The Houston Astros and Ryan Pressly could be parting ways soon. The Astros are looking to send Pressly to the Chicago Cubs, they just need approval from Pressly in order to do so. MLB Network’s Jon Heyman believes that Pressly could agree to the move due to the role he would likely take on with […]

Chicago White Sox right-hander Drew Thorpe, one of the most promising arms in the organization, experienced a “soreness setback” during his offseason training, delaying his preparation for Spring Training. Thorpe revealed the issue while speaking to MLB.com’s Scott Merkin. “Drew Thorpe had a soreness setback this offseason. He got a cortisone shot today and hopes […]

There may never be another Shohei Ohtani, but don’t tell that to the Oakland A’s, as they just signed an 18-year-old Japanese star who plays both ways in Shotaro Morii. When Ohtani broke into the majors in 2018, there hadn’t been a full-time two-way player in the bigs for more than 50 years. The closest […]

Shortstop continues to be one of the most competitive positions in MLB, as young stars like Bobby Witt Jr., Gunnar Henderson and Elly De La Cruz inject a new and powerful dose of enthusiasm into their respective fan bases. Veterans Corey Seager, Francisco Lindor and Carlos Correa are still doing their part to elevate the […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates offered what they thought was a king’s ransom for a rare Paul Skenes baseball card. However, their hopes of owning history were dashed by an 11-year-old. A collector from California had an opportunity to either accept the Pirates’ offer or send the card to auction. The 11-year-old decided to send it to […]

Jonny Gomes, a two-time World Series champion and 13-year MLB veteran, is transitioning from the field to the front office as he joins Indie Pro, a rising independent sports agency, as a full-time agent. Indie Pro, co-founded by sports executive Joe Poletto and veteran agent Chris Lemonis, is known for its player-focused approach. “Jonny Gomes, […]

The San Diego Padres made a move to bolster their bullpen depth on Thursday, announcing the acquisition of right-handed pitcher Ron Marinaccio from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for cash considerations. The 29-year-old Marinaccio, a hard-throwing reliever, spent the last few seasons with the New York Yankees before being claimed off waivers by the […]

The free agency buzz surrounding Alex Bregman is intensifying. Multiple teams, including the Houston Astros, Chicago Cubs, Detroit Tigers, and Boston Red Sox, remain in pursuit of the two-time World Series champion. The Astros, who appeared out of the running in December after stalled negotiations, have reportedly re-entered discussions with Bregman. “Astros and Cubs are […]

The Los Angeles Angels and infielder JD Davis are reportedly in agreement on a contract, per Robert Murray of FanSided. It is a minor league deal that includes an invitation to spring training. Angels, JD Davis agree to contract in MLB free agency Davis, 31, offers versatility. He can play either corner infield position as […]

Now teammates on the Los Angeles Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts are apart of arguably the scariest lineup in MLB. But before they were winning the World Series together, Betts and Ohtani were enemies on the diamond. In the 2023 World Baseball Classic, Team USA and Team Japan met in the championship game. Japan […]

Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly has become the latest big name player embroiled in trade rumors. In fact, it seemed at one point as if the closer was destined to be traded to the Chicago Cubs. However, Pressly holds the high card at the Cubs-Astros final table. Pressly has a full no-trade clause, meaning he […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2024 World Series after spending over $1 billion in free agency. With Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman leading the way, they evaporated the Yankees in the Fall Classic. But the spending did not stop there, as they added Blake Snell, Roki Sasaki, and brought back Teoscar Hernandez this winter. […]

JD Martinez is still available as MLB free agency winds down. The 37-year-old was solid as the designated hitter for the New York Mets last year and should be on a one-year contract again. While he is not the impactful bat he was back in his Detroit Tigers days, he could be a power bat […]

It is already late January, and the St. Louis Cardinals worryingly remain in limbo. Fans still do not know if the team is ready to embark on a full rebuild or if it intends to enter 2025 with its expensive veteran core intact. Right-handed ace Sonny Gray is acting like a man who is staying […]

After Miguel Rojas sparked speculation with an Instagram story on Sunday, the Los Angeles Dodgers infielder has finally put the question to rest: he will not be giving up his No. 11 to rookie pitcher Roki Sasaki. The year 2025 will bring a wave of adjustments for Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki, as the […]

Ippei Mizuhara, who previously served as the interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, has submitted a letter to Honorable Judge John W. Holcomb, requesting an 18-month prison sentence for his bank fraud charges. Mizuhara stole nearly $17 million from Ohtani to settle his gambling debts. On Thursday, federal prosecutors recommended a 57-month prison […]

The New York Yankees made a potentially underrated roster addition on Thursday. New York claimed pitcher Roansy Contreras off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles, the team announced. Contreras, who was previously traded from the Yankees to the Pittsburgh Pirates, was Baseball America’s No. 80 overall prospect before the 2022 season, according to Brendan Kuty of […]

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani had an unforgettable 2024 season for several reasons. While the seven-year veteran reached new heights in his first season with the Dodgers, he experienced a disheartening betrayal off the field. Ohtani’s translator and friend Ippei Mizuhara stole $17 million from the three-time MVP and pled guilty to bank fraud […]

Star relief pitcher Tanner Scott gave his first reaction to signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 2024 All-Star is another critical addition to the defending champs as the franchise looks to be the first since the 2000 Yankees to win consecutive World Series titles. Despite playing in only six postseason games, the 30-year-old has […]

A report surfaced early on Thursday that suggested the Toronto Blue Jays and Pete Alonso were advancing their free agency contract discussions. The report did not say that a deal was guaranteed to occur, but it was a promising update for the Blue Jays. However, the latest report suggests otherwise, via Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. […]

New York Yankees legend Mariano Rivera and his wife, Clara Rivera, have been accused of ignoring the sexual abuse of a child who was a member of their church. The couple has now broken their silence on the allegations that were brought to light on Jan. 22. The young girl was born in 2007 and […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have signed Anthony Santander to a five-year, $92.5 million contract, but they’re playing it smart with deferred payments, just like the Los Angeles Dodgers. In fact, $61.75 million of that total will be paid out later, which means the present-day value of the deal comes down to about $68.6 million. For […]

The New York Yankees can acknowledge multiple reasons why they did not win the 2024 World Series, but the most haunting one might involve someone who was not even on the team. Management’s reported decision to back out of a potential Jack Flaherty trade with the Detroit Tigers had big consequences, the kind that carried […]

The Atlanta Braves have made a major splash in free agency, signing All-Star outfielder Jurickson Profar to a three-year, $42 million contract. Profar, 31, is coming off a career-best season with the San Diego Padres, where he hit .280/.380/.459 with 24 home runs, 85 RBIs, and a 4.3 WAR, per Fangraphs. This marked his first […]

Alex Bregman has been one of the most talked about players throughout the offseason. While he did not sign with any team in the first wave of free agency, the long-time Houston Astros 3rd baseman has a strong history of coming through with big hits and key plays, and he remains a player who can […]

As CC Sabathia prepares to be enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame this July, the former Yankees ace is turning the spotlight on a teammate he believes also belongs in Cooperstown: Andy Pettitte. Sabathia, a first-ballot Hall of Famer, credits Pettitte with helping him extend his stellar 19-year career by adding a cutter to […]

As the Chicago Cubs look to bolster their team in free agency, they looked on the way to making a huge trade with the Houston Astros for closer Ryan Pressly according to Bob Nightengale. It had been rumored that the Astros would trade Pressly this offseason, but Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports that Pressly […]

As Pete Alonso’s free agency trudges along, the Toronto Blue Jays have emerged as a suitor. While the first baseman’s market has been cold for much of the offseason, the Blue Jays now seem prepared to heat it up. Talks between Toronto and Alonso are “advancing,” per Andy Martino of SNY. There is not a […]

The Cincinnati Reds made multiple big trades this offseason to improve their team. They shipped off Jonathan India to the Kansas City Royals for starting pitcher Brady Singer. Following that, they added Gavin Lux in a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Lux spoke with MLB.com about his expectations heading into 2025. “As these guys […]

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani put a scare into baseball fans during the World Series after he sustained a shoulder injury in Game 2 and came out in Game 3 wearing an arm sling. However, it turns out it wasn’t a traditional arm sling.  Instead, it was an arm brace, which looks similar to […]

Seattle Mariners legend Ichiro Suzuki was recently selected to the Hall of Fame. However, Ichiro fell one vote short of earning a unanimous selection. The former Mariners superstar recently extended an intriguing invitation to the writer, who has yet to reveal their identity. Ichiro Suzuki offers to have the only writer that did not vote […]