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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 […]

The New York Yankees began the offseason with unresolved issues, a reality that manager Aaron Boone confronted more openly than ever on Monday afternoon. For the first time publicly, Boone admitted that the way the 2025 season ended weighed on him more than any previous postseason eliminations. Boone has guided the Yankees through nearly a […]

The San Francisco Giants may be nearing a change in how the franchise honors its greatest players at Oracle Park. Recent comments from team leadership have brought legendary slugger Barry Bonds back into focus. For years, the Giants have treated Hall of Fame induction as the standard for a statue outside the ballpark. This approach […]

The Seattle Mariners lost October hero Jorge Polanco to the New York Mets earlier in the offseason, causing many fans to wonder how they would address his absence in the lineup. Well, they may finally have their answer. Following much speculation, the Mariners have completed a three-team trade with the St. Louis Cardinals and Tampa Bay […]

Closer Edwin Diaz is gearing up to begin his tenure with the Los Angeles Dodgers. But before Opening Day, Diaz still has some unfinished business to take care of. The closer has committed to play for Team Puerto in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, via Bob Nightengale of USA Today. This is in despite of […]

The Chicago White Sox earned praise this offseason for bold moves, from signing Japanese star Munetaka Murakami to trading All-Star Luis Robert Jr. Then the mood shifted. During Black History Month, the White Sox sparked controversy after posting a timeline of “momentous firsts” that did not include Frank Thomas. The omission stunned fans and quickly […]

The Los Angeles Angels made a modest veteran addition to their outfield Saturday, bringing Jose Siri aboard on a minor-league deal, as reported by Will Sammon of The Athletic. The agreement includes an invitation to major league spring training, with Jon Heyman of the New York Post reporting that Siri would earn $1.6 million if […]

The Athletics are coming off a 76-win season that featured an electric offense in 2025. Still calling a minor league park in Sacramento home, the A’s have to improve their pitching to make any run at the playoffs this season. The Athletics have been quiet in MLB free agency, but they should end it by […]

The Kansas City Royals weren’t able to make it back-to-back playoff appearances in 2025. As they look to get back into the postseason come 2026, some offensive reinforcements may be necessary. Kansas City of course has All-World shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. on the roster. Third baseman Maikel Garcia just earned a new contract extension while […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are gearing up for what they hope is a successful 2026 campaign. But before the Phillies enter spring training, an elephant in the room remains. Outfielder Nick Castellanos is widely expected to get traded before Opening Day. The Phillies signed Adolis Garcia in free agency to play right field and have Brandon […]

After missing the boat to the MLB postseason for four years in a row, the Cincinnati Reds finally tasted the playoffs again in the 2025 campaign after winning 83 games and finishing third in the National League Central Division. Although they failed to move past the National League Wild Card Round, where they ran into […]

Barring an unforeseen situation, the Colorado Rockies aren’t expected to be true competitors in 2026. Still, they want to show improvement from their 2025 struggles. The Rockies finished 43-119, posting their fewest wins in a non-COVID shortened season. Because of that, it’s difficult to attract many big name free agents to Colorado. They were able […]

After missing the playoffs in 2025, the New York Mets have spent all offseason completely revamping their roster. Before spring training, it wouldn’t be shocking to see the Mets make another splash. Amongst their biggest moves were signing infielders Bo Bichette and Jorge Polanco while trading for Marcus Semien. Bichette and Polanco poised to operate […]

The Cincinnati Reds have made their free agency splash, signing slugger Eugenio Suarez to a one-year contract. Suarez spent seven years with the Reds from 2015-2022, smashing 189 homers in that span. After a great playoff run with the Seattle Mariners, there was not much of a market for Suarez. ESPN’s Jeff Passan broke the […]

The Los Angeles Angels are entering the 2026 season in a precarious position. They have a brand new manager in Kurt Suzuki. However, he’ll be facing a difficult task in trying to turn Los Angeles’ fortunes around. The Angels haven’t qualified for the postseason since 2014. They have finished last in the AL West each […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have somehow gotten demonstrably better this offseason on the heels of their 2025 World Series championship win, adding star reliever Edwin Diaz and outfielder Kyle Tucker in free agency. It’s the second straight offseason in which the Dodgers have added major talent in the wake of a championship win, and the […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have remained active all offseason, bringing in players like Brandon Lowe and Ryan O’Hearn. However, the Pirates were unable to secure one of their biggest free agency targets. Third baseman Kazuma Okamoto signed with the Toronto Blue Jays on a four-year, $60 million contract. Pittsburgh was hyped as a potential Okamoto suitor […]

With Chaim Bloom taking over as president of baseball operations, the St. Louis Cardinals have been having a fire sale. Most of their trades have come with the Boston Red Sox. First, the Cardinals sent pitcher Sonny Gray to Boston. Then, the Red Sox acquired first baseman Willson Contreras. For Bloom, it makes sense to […]