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Are the Chicago White Sox trying to compete in the AL Central? After a few miserable years of play, it seems the White Sox are trying to build a roster worthy of competing once again. The White Sox have essentially been underdogs in every game played over the last 2-3 seasons. What is crazy is […]

Baseball is around the corner! The San Diego Padres had a quiet offseason, but knowing general manager A.J. Preller, the Padres could make a splash in free agency or a trade at any time ahead of the season. Preller has traded for a player during spring training a few times (Sean Manaea, Dylan Cease). As […]

The San Diego Padres are in the process of bringing in new ownership in the near future. Current owner, John Seidler, brother of former owner Peter Seidler, announced he will explore the sale of the team on November 13, 2025. With February now here, the Padres may be close to finding new ownership. According to […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been looking to improve their team during the offseason, and it looks like they have their eyes on one of the top options remaining, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. With Framber Valdez still on the market, the Pirates are going all in on pursuing the left-hander. “Thwarted in numerous […]

This offseason has been an eventful one in the MLB. The AL East, in particular, got a makeover of sorts. The Toronto Blue Jays signed Dylan Cease, Cody Ponce, and Kazuma Okamoto, easing the pain left by the departures of Bo Bichette and Seranthony Dominguez. The Baltimore Orioles got Pete Alonso and traded for Shane […]

With Spring Training just around the corner, one notable player finds himself without a team: Framber Valdez. Projected to be one of the biggest free agents this offseason, the Houston Astros pitcher is yet to sign with an MLB team this season. There are many speculated reasons for the long delay in Valdez’s search, but […]

The Cleveland Guardians are a team that seems to linger in the background until it’s time to play the most important games. The Guardians are led by Jose Ramirez, one of the best all-around players in Major League Baseball, and the Guardians rewarded him in the offseason with a 7-year, $175-million contract extension. The Guardians […]

The Boston Red Sox continue shaping their roster ahead of spring training as rumors intensify around internal playing-time decisions. Early roster-crunch scenarios are already taking shape before Opening Day arrives. Boston faces a unique lineup puzzle tied directly to Triston Casas’ injury recovery and its ripple effects. Casas remains sidelined after suffering a ruptured left […]

The Toronto Blue Jays continue exploring late offseason upgrades as rumors intensify across the league. With spring training approaching and rotation construction still evolving, Toronto’s pitching plans remain active. The Blue Jays are among several teams expressing interest in pitcher Framber Valdez, one of the top remaining free-agent starters on the market. Valdez remains unsigned […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks continue monitoring late offseason movement, and speculation surrounding a potential reunion with former pitcher Zac Gallen resurfaced Tuesday. With spring training starting in a week, comments from a familiar arm reignited discussion around the Diamondbacks’ pitching staff. Gallen, a free-agent right-handed starter and former ace of the Diamondbacks, offered an intriguing public […]

The Kansas City Royals continue shaping their long-term core this offseason, and recent contract extension discussions drew unexpected attention Tuesday. Royals fans quickly reacted after a lighthearted moment involving one of the club’s central pieces went viral. Vinnie Pasquantino, the Royals’ first baseman, sparked online buzz after reacting to details of his new deal. Pasquantino […]

The San Francisco Giants continue shaping their clubhouse identity this season, and recently acquired outfielder Harrison Bader offered a revealing moment that connected past and present. As he settles in with the Giants, the veteran reflected on relationships that still resonate across Major League Baseball. Bader, now patrolling the outfield for San Francisco, appeared Tuesday […]

The 2025 Houston Astros missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016. Even bringing back Carlos Correa to play third base could not solve their problems last season, ending in an 87-75 season. Their dominant days may be behind them, but Astros manager Joe Espada still has his eyes set on the World Series. […]

The New York Mets made a major splash when they acquired Freddy Peralta in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers. Now, he is expected to lead the Mets’ rotation. Of course, that means his own output on the mound. But with New York having a young rotation, Peralta will need to help guide their course […]

Even though the Tampa Bay Rays didn’t get the catcher they pursued, they have still been active. However, there is one last-minute move the Rays must make before spring training. With the starting rotation not filled out to the team’s content, the Rays need to look for another starter. They could use an end-of-rotation arm, […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are coming off two disappointing seasons after their World Series runs. A fire sale at the MLB trade deadline lost them Josh Naylor and Eugenio Suarez, but they have now replaced them both in the offseason. The Diamondbacks have signed Carlos Santana to play first base in his 17th MLB season. “Carlos […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have gone through a major rebuild this offseason, in Major League Baseball. St. Louis traded away a lot of veterans, including Sonny Gray and Brendan Donovan. Cardinals president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom is getting a tip of the cap for those moves, by MLB insider Ken Rosenthal. “We don’t know […]

Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent will all be entering the MLB Hall of Fame in 2026. Now, it is known exactly which teams they’ll be repping on their Hall of Fame plaque. Beltran will have a Mets logo while Jones will be wearing a Braves logo, via Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Kent […]

The Minnesota Twins have a roster worthy of competing in 2026, but they aren’t a threat to win the World Series. The Twins usually start the season on a high note, but are unable to stay in flow for the entirety. Injuries to star players have been a major storyline over the last few seasons. […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates swung and missed on one of their biggest free agent targets this Major League Baseball offseason, in Eugenio Suarez. Suarez whiffed on an offer from the Pirates, to go ahead and sign with the Cincinnati Reds for one season. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal is trying to understand what went wrong for Pittsburgh. […]

The newest member of the Cincinnati Reds is trying to make the most of his second opportunity with the team. Veteran slugger Eugenio Suarez signed a one-year deal with the club in free agency. Suarez says he’s trying to keep his expectations at a realistic level. “I’m here now to help this team. Not to […]

The Cincinnati Reds picked up a big-time hitter when they recently signed Eugenio Suarez in free agency. Cincinnati is working to return to the postseason in 2026, and the team’s president of baseball operations thinks Suarez can help. “To bring a guy in that’s a middle of the order bat, hit 49 homers, he’s a […]

The Houston Astros are prepping for the 2026 season and are expected to remain elite with a playoff-caliber roster. The Astros are on the verge of potentially losing Framber Valdez to another team in free agency; however, the starting rotation is good enough not to lose much of a step. The Astros are avoiding arbitration […]

The Cincinnati Reds added some massive power into their lineup in the form of slugger Eugenio Suarez. However, to do so, someone had to be cut from the roster. The Reds have now officially signed Suarez, for a reported $15 million. In turn, they have designated catcher Ben Rortvedt for assignment, via Joey Mistretta of […]

Developer San Diego Studio has released the first MLB The Show 26 Gameplay Trailer, while also revealing more details about the game. From Road To The Show to Diamond Dynasty, to Negro Leagues and more, we’ve got a ton of new information on the upcoming entry in The Show series. Without further ado, let’s dive […]

The Minnesota Twins are currently gearing up for the upcoming 2026 MLB season, looking to bounce back after missing the playoffs for the second consecutive year in 2025. There are several areas of need currently on the Twins roster, including the pitching department, which could certainly use some more depth as the season nears. On […]

As the Los Angeles Angels are preparing to begin their Kurt Suzuki era, the franchise has been hoarding reclamation projects. Their latest signing comes in the form of a past Cincinnati Reds infielder. The Angels have signed Jeimer Candelario to a minor league contract, via Jon Heyman of the New York Post. He will make […]

The New York Yankees are scanning MLB Free Agency for a right-handed spark, and Paul Goldschmidt has emerged as a serious name in the latest talks. Goldschmidt to Yankees rumors picked up speed after Jon Heyman revealed New York’s growing list of targets. The Bronx lineup leans heavily left-handed. The front office wants balance. It […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are currently preparing for the upcoming 2026 season, which will begin with spring training starting later this month. The Phillies are looking to bounce back after another painful postseason exit, this time at the hands of the eventual World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS. On Tuesday, the Phillies made […]

The Chicago Cubs could still have a major signing up their sleeves. And they already added a subtle one. But here is one last-minute signing the Cubs must make before spring training. Chicago had a nice run in 2025, clipping the Padres before falling to the Brewers in the divisional round. If they want to […]

The Seattle Mariners made a major move by acquiring All-Star infielder Brendan Donovan from the St. Louis Cardinals in a three-team trade with the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. The trade filled Seattle’s infield needs after nearly reaching the World Series. The Mariners sent Ben Williamson to the Rays and Jurrangelo Cijntje and Tai Peete […]

On Monday, the St. Louis Cardinals, Seattle Mariners and Tampa Bay Rays agreed to a three-team trade. The deal was led by the versatile Brendan Donovan, who ended up in Seattle. Donovan had been mentioned in trade rumors throughout the offseason and ultimately was traded by the rebuilding Cardinals. Meanwhile, St. Louis received RHP Jurrangelo […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been involved in an awkward situation this offseason with veteran slugger Andrew McCutchen. McCutchen is the long-time face of the club, who has played the bulk of his lengthy MLB career in Pittsburgh. The Pirates though have been slow to re-sign him this offseason, and that stalemate seems to be continuing. […]

While the Detroit Tigers kick the tires on free-agent pitchers, they seem likely to hold on to star Tarik Skubal for the 2026 season. But acquiring pitching depth is one last-minute signing the Tigers must make before spring training. The Tigers have Tarik Skubal, John Flaherty, and Casey Mize as rotation anchors. And Reese Olson […]

The MLB offseason has already seen a number of impactful free agent signings and crafty trades. The St. Louis Cardinals added to the list when they dealt All-Star infielder Brendan Donovan to the Seattle Mariners on Monday in a three-team trade that also included the Tampa Bay Rays. St. Louis president of baseball operations Chaim […]

The Chicago White Sox marked a notable moment in franchise history Monday as former All-Star outfielder Avisail Garcia officially stepped away from baseball. Garcia’s retirement marked the end of a career that made a significant impact during his prime years in Chicago. Garcia announced his decision publicly, confirming the end of a professional journey that […]

The Cincinnati Reds made one of the most emotionally charged moves of the MLB offseason by reuniting with slugger and third baseman Eugenio Suarez, finalizing a one-year, $15 million agreement late Sunday night. The Reds pursued the deal to address a long-standing need for middle-of-the-order power. The 34-year-old veteran arrives after a resurgent 2025 season […]

The Baltimore Orioles entered the offseason searching for direction after a 75–87 finish, a sharp turn following a second-place AL East finish in 2024 and a 101-win division title in 2023 that forced the organization to confront its leadership gap. The Orioles organizational shift became clear when The Exit 52 Podcast shared a clip on […]

The 2026 MLB season will mark the 50th season for the Toronto Blue Jays. As a result, they are looking to immortalize their World Series hero Joe Carter. On Monday, it was made official that Carter will have a statue in his honor. In a video message, Carter marked the occasion. “As we celebrate our […]