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The San Diego Padres have avoided arbitration with three-time batting champion Luis Arraez, agreeing to a one-year, $14 million contract for the 2025 season. Arraez’s $14 million salary is a significant raise from the $10.6 million he earned in 2024. “Luis Arraez and the Padres have settled on a $14 million deal for 2025, per […]

Reigning AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal continues to reap the rewards of his stellar 2024 campaign. The Detroit Tigers and Skubal agreed to a one-year, $10.15 million contract on Thursday, avoiding arbitration. “AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal and the Detroit Tigers are in agreement on a one-year, $10.15 million contract to avoid arbitration, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a star-studded team coming back after winning the 2024 World Series. They’ve been making moves this offseason to improve every position on their team. They have a great catcher, Will Smith, on a long-term contract that blocks the way for young prospects. The Dodgers made a trade on Thursday, sending […]

The New York Mets reportedly have approved Juan Soto’s request to play 10 games of winter ball with the Tigres del Licey starting next winter, according to Hector Gomez. Soto will not play for the Tigres del Licey this offseason, but the Mets have approved for him to do so next offseason, which should bring […]

It looks like Billy Joel has added another show to his 2025 One Night One Stage Tour, this time with Rod Stewart, at Yankee Stadium in New York City. The concert was announced on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Joel and Stewart will take the stage at Yankee Stadium on July 18, 2025. Tickets for the […]

On Tuesday, Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen signed a two-year, $8.5 million contract extension with the team. The deal offers him financial security and the emotional reassurance that he remains a key part of the Rays’ future plans. Speaking about the deal, Rasmussen expressed his gratitude for the organization’s faith in him after years […]

Will the St. Louis Cardinals trade Nolan Arenado? Although the Boston Red Sox remain a potential suitor, Jon Morosi of MLB Network recently revealed that the Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers are candidates to acquire the star third baseman as well. It is worth mentioning that Arenado has a no-trade clause. Rumors of an Arenado-Houston […]

The New York Yankees have pivoted after losing Juan Soto to the New York Mets in free agency. They added Cody Bellinger, Devin Williams, and Max Fried to try and improve a team that lost a phenomenal hitter. But regardless of Soto, they needed a refresh in their infield after a brutal defensive season. Paul […]

The New York Mets made the biggest splash of free agency by signing Juan Soto. His record-breaking contract did not mean they were done spending, however, as they brought back Sean Manaea and signed Frankie Montas. But one prominent player is still available for New York to re-sign after their great 2024 season. Pete Alonso […]

The Boston Red Sox have made it clear all offseason long that they intend to rise the ranks in the MLB after a few seasons spent in the middle of the pack. And they certainly have put their money where their mouth is. They decided to part ways with a few of their most highly-regarded […]

The Toronto Blue Jays aren’t doing much to inspire their tortured fanbase right now. After striking out on Juan Soto and Corbin Burnes, the Canadian club is turning its attention to a few other names, via Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi. “To wit, they’re staying in the game on Anthony Santander, although they’re probably not the favourite […]

The Minnesota Twins had an epic collapse to miss the playoffs in 2024. It got lost in the magic of the Detroit Tigers, but Minnesota had a 95.8% chance to make the playoffs on September 2, per FanGraphs. But a new season means a new chance and they need reinforcements to get back to the […]

The biggest free agents in this edition of the offseason are off the board, what with Juan Soto signing a 10-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t any potential game-changers left on the market. One such potential franchise-altering talent is Roki Sasaki, the 23-year-old Japanese phenom […]

David Wright’s legendary career with the New York Mets is celebrated spectacularly. The team announced that his No. 5 jersey will be retired, and he will be inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame during a ceremony at Citi Field on July 19. Despite the monumental nature of these accolades, Wright shared that there is […]

The Chicago White Sox have agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal with veteran left-hander Martin Pérez, pending a physical. Pérez, 33, brings 13 years of MLB experience to a White Sox rotation in desperate need of stability. He split the 2024 season between the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Diego Padres, making 26 starts and […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks missed the postseason by one game in 2024. While they could not recreate their 2023 National League Title, they have the pieces to make another run. They hit free agency hard, bringing Corbin Burnes to the desert but can still add more. What remaining free agents should the Diamondbacks target this offseason? […]

The Washington Nationals are looking to take the next step after putting up identical 71-91 records in 2023 and 2024. After adding players like Josh Bell and Nathaniel Lowe to their lineup, the Nationals have brought in another veteran bat. Washington has signed Amed Rosario to a one-year, $2 million contract, via Jon Heyman of […]

Brian Matusz spent all but one game of his eight-year MLB career pitching for the Baltimore Orioles. On Tuesday, the Orioles announced that Matusz has passed away at the age of 37. No cause of death has been announced. It’s a post Baltimore was hoping they wouldn’t have to make. Still, their message shows how much […]

The San Francisco Giants are desperately searching for a spark after failing to make the playoffs in each of the last three seasons. They signed shortstop Willy Adames to a seven-year, $182 million contract early in the offseason and are now looking to future Hall of Fame pitcher Justin Verlander to provide some value in […]

After winning two championships in eight years, the Houston Astros are focused on staying competitive in the present while also building for the future. The Arizona Diamondbacks are hungry to get over the hump and are aggressively stockpiling their roster with notable talent. These two franchises are each trying to navigate pivotal offseasons that could […]

When the New York Yankees failed to re-sign Juan Soto, the franchise responded by bringing in starting pitcher Max Fried, outfielder Cody Bellinger, reliever Devin Williams and first baseman Paul Goldschmidt. It’s quite a haul for the reigning American League champions, but if the Yankees want to go further and win their first World Series […]

Roki Sasaki is already making a splash in Major League Baseball and he hasn’t even signed with a team yet. The 23-year-old Japanese phenom pitcher was mentioned in Sheel Seidler’s lawsuit against her brothers-in-law as she seeks control of the San Diego Padres. Sheel, widow of late team owner Peter Seidler, is alleging that Peter’s […]

The free agency period in Major League Baseball is raging on as teams make big moves left and right to improve their rosters. On Tuesday, one of the biggest names on the market found his next home as legendary starting pitcher Justin Verlander agreed to a one-year deal with the San Francisco Giants, according to […]

The MLB free agency hot stove has cooled off significantly in the new year. Corbin Burnes and Teoscar Hernandez made the most of the holiday season by signing new contracts. But that does not mean the offseason is over. With Pete Alonso, Alex Bregman, and Jack Flaherty available, teams can still improve into January. Who […]

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen missed most of the 2024 season as he recovered from surgery to repair a torn UCL, but he’s been effective when he’s been healthy, and his team is about to reward him for it. The righty is closing in on an extension with Tampa Bay that will take him […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly interested in former All-Star closer Carlos Estevez, per Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Heyman reports that the Blue Jays are one of “a half dozen teams” with interest in Estevez. The 32-year-old reliever has previously pitched with the Colorado Rockies, Los Angeles Angels and Philadelphia Phillies. He […]

The Chicago White Sox and former Boston Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec are reportedly in agreement on a contract, per Chris Cotillo of masslive.com. “Source: Bobby Dalbec gets $1.25M in the majors with the White Sox. $500K in incentives. Opt-out clauses in June and July. It’s a minor league deal,” Cotillo wrote on X, […]

The Atlanta Braves have yet to make any truly attention-catching additions this offseason. They have lost players such as Max Fried and Jorge Soler via free agency and trades, but Atlanta has yet to add a superstar. Perhaps Ronald Acuna Jr. and Spencer Strider’s expected injury returns in 2025 are impacting the Braves’ offseason. Acuna […]

There’s a race to sign star Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki this Major League Baseball offseason. According to a new rumor, the San Diego Padres are looking like a strong candidate for his services. The Padres are moving ahead of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Sasaki sweepstakes, per USA Today. The Padres are behind this […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have become regular “also-rans” in the market for high-profile free agents, missing out on prime targets like Shohei Ohtani last year and Juan Soto this year, among others. Now, Toronto is targeting free agent third baseman Alex Bregman, and the team could be facing an uphill battle again. USA Today reporter […]

The Seattle Mariners traded for Luis Castillo at the 2022 deadline with the hope he’d be the Cy Young candidate he was in the National League. Castillo showed well that year en route to a playoff appearance, which earned the righty a lucrative contract extension. But, it’s been downhill since, and the M’s are now […]

Alex Bregman remains one of the few free agents left and he’s generating interest from a ton of ball clubs. One of them is the Boston Red Sox, who could use a player of Bregman’s experience on their roster. New addition Walker Buehler has even tried to recruit Bregman to sign with the historic franchise. […]

The New York Yankees made a quick pivot after losing Juan Soto to the New York Mets, but they are not done, as they are looking to offload starting pitcher Marcus Stroman in a trade to clear his $18 million salary for 2025, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. The Yankees brought in Max […]

The Toronto Blue Jays failed to win the Juan Soto sweepstakes. Also, there seems to be a real chance that they will be losing star slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. soon, with Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY saying that the 25-year-old first baseman and his team remain very much apart when it comes to their respective […]

The Athletics have sought to spend some money this offseason. The Athletics splashed some cash on Luis Severino earlier in the offseason. But the ballclub are under pressure to shell out bigger bucks ahead of their impending move to Las Vegas. Early Tuesday morning saw the franchise do just that, rewarding star slugger Brent Rooker. […]

The Texas Rangers are looking to reclaim their spot atop the MLB’s totem pole after a brutal 2024 season, and they are turning towards a familiar face to help them in their bid to do so. According to Robert Murray of Fansided, the Rangers have struck an agreement with relief pitcher Chris Martin, agreeing with […]

Just hours after Sheel Seidler, widow of late San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler, filed a lawsuit seeking control of the team, Peter’s family trust has responded, calling the suit “entirely without merit.” “Peter had a clear estate plan,” read a statement released by the trust. “The plan specifically named three of his nine siblings, […]

The New York Yankees still need help in the infield, but just as rumors heated up that the team was looking to trade for Luis Arraez, one MLB insider poured cold water on the idea. “Hearing at least for now Luis Arraez is not seen as a fit for Yankees,” the New York Post’s Jon […]

The American League East is arguably the most competitive division in baseball. Just ask the Toronto Blue Jays. They know. But, after missing the playoffs last season, the ball club has failed to strengthen their roster this winter. The New York Yankees improved despite losing Juan Soto. The Baltimore Orioles added pieces. So did the […]