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Despite missing the playoffs in 2024, the Minnesota Twins have yet to make a major offseason splash. However, trading away star pitcher Pablo Lopez would certainly make some noise. Minnesota is listening to trade offers for the star right-hander, via Jeff Passan of ESPN. Depending on how the rest of free agency shakes out, those […]

The Seattle Mariners have been one of the most frequently mentioned teams in trade rumors this offseason. With arguably the best and deepest starting rotation and the high price of starting pitchers in free agency, it makes sense that teams have been calling about the Mariners’ arms. The Cleveland Guardians are the latest team to […]

There was a time when Sammy Sosa was considered to be one of MLB’s best players. Sosa, who spent most of his MLB career with the Chicago Cubs, hit a total of 609 home runs during his time in the big leagues. The former star outfielder was linked to PEDs in a report that surfaced […]

The Toronto Blue Jays lost out on Juan Soto this offseason. Just one year after falling short in the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes, they threw their hat in the Soto ring. It did not work out, but there have not been any additions yet either. That leaves open the possibility that they will start a rebuild. […]

Juan Soto made waves this baseball offseason as the biggest name available, and he made waves because of his contract. The New York Mets signed Soto to a massive 15-year, $765 million contract. Soto comes from across the other side of New York City after having a great year with the Yankees and being a […]

Free agent pitcher Michael Lorenzen went under-the-radar last season and was extremely effective for the Kansas City Royals down the stretch. As Lorenzen navigates free agency, he has a shocking plan to make him a more appealing-option to a few teams. Lorenzen and his agent, Ryan Hamill of CAA, are planning to market him as […]

The Chicago Cubs’ aggressive approach to the offseason trade market has hit a significant snag. Negotiations between the Cubs and the Miami Marlins for left-handed pitcher Jesus Luzardo have “appeared to be dead.” This revelation comes after earlier reports indicated serious momentum toward a deal earlier this week. Medical reviews on one side or the […]

Cody Bellinger is preparing for the next chapter in his MLB career after being traded from the Chicago Cubs to the New York Yankees. The Bellinger trade has Yankees fans excited, and the former MVP happens to feel the same way. “Everything about it excites me,” Bellinger said recently, via YES Network. “The organization, the […]

The St. Louis Cardinals and Houston Astros seemed poised to finalize a blockbuster trade involving third baseman Nolan Arenado, but the deal hit a snag when Arenado opted not to waive his full no-trade clause — at least for now. Despite the Astros’ aggressive pursuit, Arenado’s hesitation has left both teams in limbo. Discussions between […]

The New York Yankees have had to work overtime in their quest to replace the production they’re set to lose in 2025 with the departure of Juan Soto for the New York Mets on a 15-year, $765 million contract. They have already begun reworking their outfield, acquiring Cody Bellinger in a trade with the Chicago […]

The MLB hot stove is firing, with Juan Soto, Blake Snell, Garett Crochet, and Cody Bellinger all changing teams. But one big name who has not picked a free-agency home is Roki Sasaki. The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres will contend for the Japanese pitcher. But Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com says that the […]

The New York Yankees traded for Devin Williams for the Milwaukee Brewers this offseason. Williams has been one of the top closers in baseball during the regular season but has struggled in the playoffs. With a career playoff ERA of 23.14, he needs to improve for the Bombers come October. Last year, he gave up […]

One of the best third basemen in the MLB made headlines on Wednesday. St. Louis Cardinals star Nolan Arenado shockingly used his no-trade clause to prevent himself from being traded to the Houston Astros. Earlier this offseason, Arenado’s wish list of trade destinations was revealed, and the Astros weren’t on it. Instead, the Dodgers, Padres, […]

The New York Mets may have acquired the services of the top free agent on the market in Juan Soto by giving him a 15-year, $765 million deal that could be worth as much as $805 million, but they know that their job this offseason to improve the roster and push it to World Series […]

The New York Yankees recently lost one of the greatest hitters ever in Juan Soto, but getting quality players who want to be in the pinstripes long-term is a good way to pivot. Two-time All-Star starting pitcher Max Fried headlines their offseason haul so far, and he’s bought in. Fried opened up about his admiration […]

The path is clear for New York Yankees star prospect Jasson Domínguez to secure a regular spot in the team’s lineup, a sentiment reinforced by general manager Brian Cashman. “I’d like to see him get his shot now,” said the Yankees general manager via Bryan Hoch. After Juan Soto’s move to the New York Mets, […]

Though it was reported that the St. Louis Cardinals star Nolan Arenado could be traded to the Houston Astros, that talk should be halted, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. It is being said that Arenado will not waive his no-trade clause to be sent to the Astros as both teams were developing talks on […]

The Tampa Bay Rays’ stadium project remains in question. After the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners approved the bonds needed for the Rays to have a new stadium, postponed voting and delays have complicated the timeline. It appears that the stadium opening won’t be until 2029, instead of the initial 2028 plan, per ESPN’s […]

Clay Holmes is embracing a major career shift after signing a three-year, $38 million contract with the New York Mets. The former Yankees closer is transitioning back to a starting role, something he hasn’t done since his minor league days. Yet Holmes’ decision to join the Mets wasn’t just about his career—it came with hopes […]

Taylor Ward has a surprising car collection. Ward is a left fielder for the Los Angeles Angels. There’s no doubt that the Fresno State baseball standout is one of the more promising players for the Angels. While he isn’t a superstar on the field, Ward will certainly play competitive baseball and keep up with the […]

The New York Yankees made a trade for Cody Bellinger this week. They picked him up from the Chicago Cubs after they beat New York out in the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes. Bellinger’s dad, Clay Bellinger, was a Yankee and the son has always wanted to follow in his footsteps. General manager Brian Cashman said that […]

Coming off of their historically bad season, the Chicago White Sox are focused more on the future than competing for a playoff spot. However, as the White Sox evaluate their roster, they’ll now have another starting pitching option to rely on. Chicago has signed right-handed pitcher Bryse Wilson to a one-year contract, via Ken Rosenthal […]

Cody Bellinger’s offseason just got a whole lot more hectic on Tuesday afternoon. The star outfielder was just traded from the Chicago Cubs to the New York Yankees, where he will be tasked with replacing some of the production that was lost when Juan Soto bolted for the New York Mets in free agency. Bellinger’s trade […]

The Yankees made headlines by acquiring Cody Bellinger from the Cubs, aiming to bolster their outfield after missing out on Juan Soto. Bellinger, 29, brings a strong resume as a former MVP and a reliable bat, though his 2024 numbers — a .266 average with 18 homers and 78 RBIs — suggest room for improvement. […]

The San Francisco Giants’ pursuit of free-agent ace Corbin Burnes is ongoing as negotiations between agent Scott Boras and the Giants’ front office, led by new president of baseball operations Buster Posey, continue on without an agreement reached yet. Initially seen as the favorite to land Burnes, the Giants now find themselves in familiar territory, […]

The Chicago Cubs cleared out all but $5 million of Cody Bellinger’s $52.5 million contract in their trade with the New York Yankees. Now that the Cubs have some extra money to work with, Chicago is planning out their next steps. The Cubs are showing interest in free agent relievers, via Jon Morosi of the […]

The New York Yankees have been one of the most active teams this offseason. Tuesday’s acquisition of Cody Bellinger from the Chicago Cubs adds another intriguing piece to their puzzle. With Bellinger joining a lineup featuring Aaron Judge and the recently added Jazz Chisholm Jr., the Yankees have options to address their remaining needs. But […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been relatively quiet so far this offseason. They’ve made one trade, picking up first baseman Spencer Horwitz from the Cleveland Guardians for three pitchers, Luis Ortiz, Josh Hartle, and Michael Kennedy. Before picking up Horwitz, the Pirates were considering a Jared Jones trade, but are less likely to do that now. […]

The Chicago Cubs have gone trade crazy, bringing in Kyle Tucker and dealing away Cody Bellinger. Now, the Cubs have swung yet another trade, although this one is a bit more under-the-radar. Chicago has dealt catcher Matt Thaiss to the Chicago White Sox for cash considerations. The Cubs had recently acquired Thaiss in a trade […]

The MLB hot stove is firing after the big Cody Bellinger trade on Tuesday. But there are still big names available in free agency, including former Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander. After a career year with over 40 home runs, he is trying to cash in this winter. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal gave three key […]

Clay Holmes is staying in New York, though he will be playing his games next season across town. The former New York Yankees closer signed with the New York Mets and was introduced to the media on Tuesday in a press conference. Holmes, who will return to his role as a starting pitcher, revealed that […]

The union between the New York Yankees and Juan Soto was arranged and only lasted one year, but it was a torrid romance nonetheless. When he decided to jump to the club’s supposedly “lesser sibling” earlier in December, tempers flared. But the Yanks are handling the breakup quite well, judging by their active offseason. The […]

The Chicago Cubs made a major splash last week, acquiring Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros in a blockbuster trade. On both sides of the ball, he’s one of the best players in the big leagues and will certainly make an immediate impact at Wrigley Field. With an already crowded outfield, the Cubs made space […]

New Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker has finally shared his thoughts about the blockbuster trade that sent him from the Houston Astros to the Windy City. The Cubs acquired Tucker last week in a surprising move that also sent Isaac Paredes to Houston, further breaking up the core of the Astros teams that dominated the […]

The New York Yankees bolstered their lineup on Tuesday by acquiring Cody Bellinger and cash in a trade with the Chicago Cubs. With Bellinger on his way to New York, it now begs the question: Where will he play in the field, and how will that affect reigning AL MVP Aaron Judge, who primarily played […]

The Chicago Cubs traded Cody Bellinger to the New York Yankees on Tuesday. They sent the outfielder and first baseman east after picking up Kyle Tucker in a blockbuster with the Houston Astros. This trade is primarily about the money, as the Cubs are looking to save before having to sign Tucker. Their fans are […]

The New York Mets have already done exactly what they planned to do in the 2024 offseason, signing Juan Soto to a truly absurd $765 million contract. But New York’s NL team is far from finished. Still hanging in the balance is their home-grown, four-time All-Star Pete Alonso, who remains a free agent. The first […]

Cody Bellinger is finally headed to New York. After years of the former MVP being linked to the New York Yankees, Bellinger has been traded from the Chicago Cubs to the Yankees in a big move. Bellinger getting traded is not especially surprising. Rumors picked up steam after the Cubs acquired Kyle Tucker, who is […]

The New York Yankees are staying aggressive after losing Juan Soto in free agency. The team agreed to a trade with the Chicago Cubs for slugger Cody Bellinger on Tuesday, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Bellinger has two years remaining on his contract, which includes an opt-out after 2025. He has $52.5 million remaining and […]