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As the Framber Valdez free agency market develops, momentum is building around two major destinations. According to MLB free agency rumors, the Baltimore Orioles rotation and the New York Mets pitching staff are emerging as the most aggressive suitors for the 32-year-old left-hander. With Dylan Cease’s contract off the board, Valdez now headlines the remaining […]

The Seattle Mariners won the AL West for the first time in 24 years but the season ultimately ended in disappointment. The Mariners lost the ALCS to the Toronto Blue Jays in a heartbreaking Game 7. Now Seattle faces a challenging offseason as the team attempts to rebound and reach the World Series for the […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have added right-handed reliever Zak Kent to their organization, claiming him off waivers from the Cleveland Guardians, the club announced on Friday. The move fills a spot on the Cardinals’ 40-man roster, bringing it to 39 and ensuring the team can fully participate in the upcoming Rule 5 Draft at the […]

Heading into 2026, one of the biggest questions surrounding the Los Angeles Dodgers has been how they will retool their pitching staff ahead of the hunt for the elusive three-peat. In the starting lineup, the Dodgers are more or less set, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell, Shohei Ohtani, and Tyler Glasnow all returning to guaranteed […]

The San Francisco Giants have a huge hill to climb in the 2026 season. They showed some flashes in 2025, but they finished in third place in the National League West behind the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres. The Giants are starting over in 2026 with new leadership. They […]

The Colorado Rockies finished with the worst record in baseball last season. And while Colorado avoided becoming the worst team in MLB history, the 119-loss campaign convinced the franchise to start fresh. The Rockies’ haven’t reached the playoffs since 2018. They’ve had seven straight losing seasons and three straight 100-loss campaigns. The team’s failures are […]

MLB free agency is underway, and teams are in negotiations with numerous players in the hopes of signing them. One key player to keep an eye on is Ranger Suarez, as the veteran starting pitcher is rumored to be pursued by several teams outside of the Philadelphia Phillies. Rumors are suggesting the New York Mets […]

With a new leadership duo of Paul Toboni and Blake Butera, the Washington Nationals hope they’ve found a pair of men to lead them to glory for at least the next decade. Toboni, the new president of baseball operations/general manager, is sure to be aggressive in pursuing his vision for the future of the franchise. […]

Trade rumors continue to swirl around two-time reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal, but the Detroit Tigers have other pitching business to address. They reunited with right-hander Drew Anderson, reaching an agreement in free agency, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The former 21st-round draft pick posted a 3.86 ERA for […]

For a franchise that possesses 27 World Series titles, it’s been a while since the New York Yankees have captured championship gold. The last time the Yankees were victorious in the Fall Classic, they defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in six games back in 2009. This year’s loss to the Toronto Blue Jays in the AL […]

How many times have fans or media members used the words “if only they stayed healthy” to describe the Atlanta Braves over the last couple of years? It is time to stop banking on good fortune. This club is filled with injury risks, particularly in the pitching staff. The best way to combat the problem […]

After notching one of Major League Baseball’s biggest payrolls this past season, to say more was expected of the New York Mets is an understatement. The team collapsed down the stretch, coughing up both the NL East and a playoff spot in the process. As the Mets look to rebound from 2025’s failures, the front […]

The New York Mets massively bolstered their bullpen when they signed Devin Williams to a three-year, $51 million contract. But if they were to re-sign Edwin Diaz, the Mets would have one of the scarier back ends in all of baseball. As it stands, Williams is set to take over the ninth inning. But he’d […]

With the Texas Rangers laying out its offseason goals to win another World Series championship, one move the team made was acquiring Brandon Nimmo from the New York Mets. As the rumors around the Rangers will continue in rounding out its roster, Nimmo spoke recently about how the team is on its way to another […]

Colorado Rockies fans long for the days when their team was just bad. They have been unspeakably dreadful for some time now, setting a new franchise-loss record in each of the last three years. A 43-win campaign launched the organization into an unavoidable period of serious self-reflection. Ownership did not just initiate a change in […]

For the second straight offseason, the New York Mets have taken a valuable contributor away from their crosstown rivals, the New York Yankees. Last winter, it was an MLB-record 15-year deal for outfielder Juan Soto. Now, they’ve signed away reliever Devin Williams. According to team beat reporter Max Goodman via X, formerly Twitter, Williams revealed […]

The Minnesota Twins are trying to make a statement in the American League. A team that usually plays well early on in the season has not made a playoff run in quite some time. The Twins are usually toward the middle of the pack in the league, but they contain a roster with some talent, […]

The Boston Red Sox wanted to address their starting rotation this offseason. They have certainly done that, as the Red Sox acquired Sonny Gray from the St. Louis Cardinals in a trade earlier in the offseason. With Gray and Garrett Crochet leading the rotation, Boston reportedly feels good about the current status of the team’s […]

The Winter Meetings are coming up, which means MLB free agency is about to take off. Another strong group of Japanese free agents is joining the league this year, including a highly regarded pitcher. Tatsuya Imai may join one of three East Coast powerhouses, the New York Mets, the New York Yankees, and the Philadelphia […]

The Cincinnati Reds made the playoffs for the first time since 2020 this year, but failed to win a single game. They have a solid young core and, finally, may be willing to spend to support them. Ohio native Kyle Schwarber is available in MLB free agency, and the Reds are interested. The Athletic’s Ken […]

The New York Mets reportedly claimed right-handed pitcher Cooper Criswell off waivers from the Boston Red Sox on Friday, according to Jorge Castillo of ESPN. “The Mets have claimed right-hander Cooper Criswell off waivers, a source tells ESPN. He was designated for assignment by the Red Sox,” Castillo wrote on X, formerly Twitter. While many […]

Staying invested in MLB free agency is a taxing chore that beats down many fans. Since there is no set salary cap or floor, there is rarely a steady flow of activity that the public can follow. Chaos and excitement reign supreme when NFL and NBA players officially hit the open market, but the best […]

Although the Boston Red Sox were eliminated in the AL Wild Card series, their rookie right fielder, Roman Anthony, had a standout season. Altogether, he batted .292, eight home runs, 32 RBIs, and 75 hits. However, his season was cut short after sustaining a left oblique strain in September. Nevertheless, Anthony is grateful for how […]

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos has been mentioned as a potential trade candidate. Regardless of whether or not he remains with the Phillies, the veteran said he’s open to playing first base if necessary during a recent MLB Network appearance. “It was brought up to me and honestly, it’s something that I really welcome… I […]

One of the most intriguing free agency processes of the MLB offseason will be that of Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami. While he posses prodigious power, his place in the big leagues is still being figured out. With the Winter Meetings coming up, many of the biggest free agents remaining could find new homes. But Murakami […]

The first major MLB free agency starting pitching domino fell when Dylan Cease inked a $210 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. However, there are still plenty of big names still on the market. Chief among them is Philadelphia Phillies standout Ranger Suarez. He will be the top pitching target on many team’s wish […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates couldn’t hide from how disastrous their season became, and that reality pushed them into MLB Free Agency with real urgency. The Jhostynxon Garcia trade signaled the first shift in strategy, a move that told fans the front office plans to stay active deep into the winter. The Pirates wants hitters who can […]

Kyle Schwarber is one of the biggest names in the MLB free agency class this winter. With the Winter Meetings coming up, the stove is heating up, and the MVP runner-up could be on the move. ESPN’s Jeff Passan has the latest on how long Kyle Schwarber’s contract could be after a career year with […]

When Miguel Rojas expressed his desire to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers during a November interview, he also made a firm call to action to the organization and his teammates: retain the core and become the first MLB team since the turn of the century to pull off the immortal three-peat. The World Series […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ second baseman, Miguel Rojas, will play his final season in 2026. The 36-year-old utility infielder re-signed with the Dodgers on a one-year contract worth $5.5 million, keeping him part of the team’s quest for a historic three-peat. Rojas became an instant World Series hero during Game 7 of the 2025 championship, […]

The offseason is underway as MLB teams are making adjustments to their rosters for next year. With free agency underway, it appears the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates have baseball fans buzzing after a trade they agreed upon. Reports indicate that the Red Sox are sending outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia and pitcher Jesus Travieso to […]

During this off-season, the Houston Astros have been emphasizing going after pitchers. On Thursday, that continued when the Astros officially announced they had acquired RHP Nico Zeglin from the Chicago Cubs, virtually in the middle of the night, per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.  Since 2021, Zeglin has journeyed from his way college at Gonzaga to […]

The New York Yankees entered the offseason looking for clarity in their outfield picture, and one player believes he can deliver that answer. At the Italian American Baseball Foundation Gala in The Bronx, Yankees prospect Spencer Jones spoke with a clear purpose as he outlined what he aims to prove in 2026. The moment carried […]

The Boston Red Sox are at it again. The Sox are building a roster worthy of competing for a World Series title in 2026. On Thursday, Boston acquired pitcher Johan Oviedo from the Pittsburgh Pirates. This comes after a massive Sonny Gray trade last week. “The Boston Red Sox are acquiring Johan Oviedo, Tyler Samaniego […]

The Texas Rangers are setting a clear path for the 2025-26 MLB offseason, as president of baseball operations Chris Young’s offseason plan takes center stage. With the Winter Meetings set to begin Sunday, Young outlined the Rangers’ offseason strategy, emphasizing upgrades in three critical areas — catcher, bullpen, and starting rotation. Each priority reflects lessons […]

The Chicago Cubs are on the hunt this offseason to improve the roster moving forward. With outfielder Kyle Tucker already out of the door, rumors are speculating that the front office could be targeting third baseman Alex Bregman. Chicago tried signing Bregman last offseason but failed to do so. However, the Cubs aren’t giving up […]

The New York Mets returned to the spotlight Thursday when former manager Buck Showalter addressed the long-discussed relationship between Jeff McNeil and Francisco Lindor. Showalter’s comments reignited a storyline that resurfaces each offseason, sparking new discussion about the possibility of McNeil being traded and raising fresh questions about Lindor’s leadership. His remarks also renewed focus […]

Connected to essentially all of the top free agents available, the New York Yankees are set to have a busy offseason. But before making any massive changes to their roster, the Yankees made sure to finalize their coaching staff. New York has hired Dan Fiorito has their new first base/infield/baserunning coach, the team announced. He […]

Discussions around the Houston Astros resurfaced Thursday when former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick reignited the long-running debate surrounding the Jose Altuve buzzer theory. The conversation arrived as the Astros continued to navigate lingering narratives tied to the 2019 MLB postseason, and it quickly sparked new reactions from Yankees fans who still revisit the moment. Reddick’s […]