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The Los Angeles Dodgers remain both a hungry and powerful team as they are in pursuit of their third consecutive World Series title in 2026. The thought of putting the strongest team available on the field is foremost in the minds of the Dodgers management staff, including team president Andrew Friedman. Roki Sasaki said it […]

San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. had a strong 2025 season for most players’ standards. For Tatis’ standards, though, it was an up and down season. On Saturday, Tatis addressed his inconsistency in 2025 and made a bold prediction for his 2026 performance, via 97.3 The Fan. “Mechanical more than anything else,” Tatis said […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will be a designated hitter for Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic. However, there has been speculation about the two-way phenom pitching in the WBC. On Saturday, Ohtani and the club set the record straight on his pitching status for the highly coveted event. Reports indicate that the […]

A recent report suggested that Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell’s availability for Opening Day could be in question due to a shoulder concern. He simply threw a lot of pitches throughout the Dodgers’ World Series run and may have over-worked his shoulder. On Saturday, however, Snell revealed that the “plan” is indeed to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers enter the 2026 season with history firmly in sight as they chase a three-peat. As expectations rise, the focus has shifted beyond talent to clubhouse cohesion, and few players offer more understanding than veteran Max Muncy, one of the organization’s longest-tenured leaders and the franchise’s all-time postseason home run leader with […]

The New York Yankees have made it clear they are mostly content with rolling out the team they had in place before the offseason begin, which will also include a returning Gerrit Cole at some point. Apparently, though, there is one hole general manager Brian Cashman is looking to plug in before Opening Day. An […]

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez is already setting expectations ahead of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, offering strong public support for teammate Maikel Garcia as he prepares for his international debut. Perez, who will serve as the captain of Team Venezuela, spoke confidently about Garcia’s readiness for the global stage. The endorsement marks a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers enter the final stretch before spring training with health questions still surrounding key contributors, and Tommy Edman’s recovery has emerged as an early focal point as roster planning begins to take shape. The Dodgers utility man addressed his offseason rehab plan as pitchers and catchers prepare to report in mid-February. Edman […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are having another successful offseason after winning the 2025 World Series. One key signing in free agency was relief pitcher Edwin Diaz, who is expected to serve as the closer for L.A. in 2026. On Saturday, relief pitcher Tanner Scott revealed how he felt about the club acquiring Diaz. Scott, who […]

Though Clayton Kershaw has retired after the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series last season, capping off a legendary career, his baseball days are not totally over. With the Dodgers’ great in Kershaw playing in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) for Team USA, there could be some speculation about him unretiring, though former teammate […]

With the Arizona Diamondbacks preparing for the 2026 season, the team has been surrounded by rumors involving star second baseman Ketel Marte. While it seems like the Diamondbacks won’t trade Marte anymore, the 32-year-old’s plans outside of the majors have been revealed regarding the World Baseball Classic (WBC). The MLB’s official social media account announced […]

The San Francisco Giants approach spring training with a roster that appears complete on the surface, yet it still lacks key components. Overlapping pieces cram the lineup, and the rotation lacks a reliable bridge between the club’s top arms and the developmental pitchers. As the calendar compresses, that imbalance becomes harder to ignore. With pitchers […]

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado is probably going to be a Hall of Famer someday. He is a seven-time All-Star who has been consistently one of the better players in the sport throughout his career. At 33 years old, Machado is still playing at a high level, yet he has become one of […]

After a down year in 2024, Julio Rodriguez has bounced back in a big way this season. The Seattle Mariners star center fielder had a rocky 2024 campaign, hitting fewer home runs and not living up to the expectations many had on him. This season, though, Rodriguez came back with a vengeance. Now, Rodriguez has […]

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill wasted no time establishing himself as a star in his 2024 rookie season. Merrill slashed .292/.326/.500 across 156 games played. He ultimately earned an All-Star selection and finished second in National League Rookie of the Year voting. In 2025, Merrill took a step in the wrong direction, hitting just […]

Team Puerto Rico is reportedly considering not participating in the 2026 World Baseball Classic due to a struggle to receive medical insurance for multiple star players, per MLB insider Hector Gomez. While nothing is official yet, Carlos Correa and Francisco Lindor are among the players who are not participating because they were unable to acquire […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks remain active in shaping their roster outlook as the organization continues evaluating potential upgrades ahead of the 2026 season. Despite having a strong core in place, Arizona’s front office has made it clear that the offseason is not yet complete. Diamondbacks president Derrick Hall addressed the team’s approach Friday while speaking at […]

With Craig Kimbrel on a minor league deal with the New York Mets, which includes an invite to camp, many are wondering if the 37-year-old pitcher still has it in him to deliver at an elite level. With the Mets looking to bolster their team in the offseason, the Kimbrel signing is an interesting one, […]

The San Diego Padres are looking to return to the postseason in 2026. San Diego is trying to offset the loss of starting pitcher Dylan Cease, who left the team in free agency. Another free agent hurler, Framber Valdez, is being mentioned as a possible fit for the Padres. There’s a snag though that could […]

While the Los Angeles Dodgers aim to make history in 2026, another championship run is far from certain. As the club pursues a rare three-peat in 2026, questions around sustainability have already surfaced across the league. The discussion gained further traction during a recent MLB Network segment featuring former All-Star Sean Casey. The longtime analyst, […]

The Chicago White Sox are looking to rebuild for the 2026 season, after trading star outfielder Luis Robert Jr. Chicago added a veteran outfielder through free agency on Saturday. The White Sox are coming to terms with free agent Austin Hays, per ESPN. Hays previously played for the Cincinnati Reds. “Hays, 30, hit 15 home […]

The New York Mets received clarity Friday regarding Francisco Lindor’s international status, ending weeks of speculation surrounding his availability for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The Mets confirmed Lindor will miss the upcoming tournament after he failed to secure the mandatory insurance required for international competition. Although he cleared all medical benchmarks for Major League […]

The Atlanta Braves added experienced pitching depth Friday with a low-risk move designed to balance flexibility and upside as spring training approaches. The Braves announced the signing of veteran left-handed pitcher Martin Perez to a minor league contract that includes a non-roster invitation to camp. The deal allows the club to evaluate Perez without using […]

The Texas Rangers, intent on deepening their rotation, have re-signed right-handed starter Cal Quantrill to a minor league deal, with an invitation to spring camp accompanying the signing. After closing out last season in Texas, Quantrill rejoins as a non-roster invitee, granting the Rangers added maneuverability in managing their pitching staff. The 2025 season was […]

The Philadelphia Phillies reaffirmed their commitment to structural depth Friday by agreeing to a minor-league contract with veteran utility player Dylan Moore, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. The deal includes a non-roster invitation to major league spring training and provides Moore with a clear path to earn a spot on Philadelphia’s 40-man roster […]

Former New York Yankees All-Star reliever David Robertson announced his retirement from professional baseball on Friday, closing the book on a long Major League career of 17 seasons with eight teams. “I’ve decided it’s time for me to hang up my spikes and retire from the game I’ve loved for as long as I can […]

Veteran reliever Kenley Jansen signed with the Detroit Tigers this offseason on a one-year contract. The 38-year-old will continue his impressive career for a 17th season in the Motor City. And he has a chance to achieve some impressive milestones with Detroit. If he can reach those goals, a spot in Cooperstown could be his. […]

Over a month after he made the choice to join the Detroit Tigers, pitcher Kenley Jansen is making another move. On Friday, Jansen officially announced he will pitch for the Netherlands in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, per Foul Territory. He explained the importance of representing his home country again. In 2009, Jansen pitched in […]

The Boston Red Sox appear to be a team that is ready to do business. They did not re-sign 3rd baseman Alexs Bregman and they failed to bring in free agent Bo Bichette. As a result, it seems clear that they need help in the infield. They appear to have potential holes at 2nd and […]

With the New York Yankees preparing for the 2026 season, the team is still in the midst of the offseason, where they could make moves, with one player in a lot of rumors being Jazz Chisholm Jr., who spoke with the media Friday on a bevy of topics. Though there has been speculation about the […]

With the New York Yankees currently in the offseason, the team is looking to make some noise in the 2026 season. As always, the ball club will have championship aspirations. As the Yankees continue to make moves in the offseason, star Jazz Chisholm Jr. speaks about his confidence in the team. Speaking to the media […]

As of now, the New York Yankees have no players on their current roster who have won a World Series. On Friday, former relief pitcher David Robertson, who recently pitched for the Philadelphia Phillies, officially announced his retirement, per Talkin’ Yanks. David Robertson has announced his retirement There are no more active MLB players that […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. and the San Diego Padres will enter a pivotal 2026 MLB campaign after an early playoff exit and lackluster offseason (to this point), but before the pressure cooker turns up, the focus will be on promoting national pride. The All-Star outfielder will represent Dominican Republic in March’s World Baseball Classic. He expressed […]

Vinnie Pasquantino was scheduled for an arbitration hearing in either February or early March. However, it appears he and the Kansas City Royals are going to avoid arbitration altogether, as the two sides agreed on a contract. Reports indicate that the 28-year-old first baseman is signing a two-year contract worth more than $11 million, according […]

The Seattle Mariners received bad news on Friday. According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, starting pitcher Logan Evans underwent Tommy John surgery and will miss the 2026 MLB season. “Seattle Mariners right-hander Logan Evans underwent Tommy John surgery last week and will miss the 2026 season. As a rookie last year, Evans made 15 starts […]

As the Philadelphia Phillies attempt to go on a deep playoff run in 2026, having Zack Wheeler in their rotation would only get the franchise closer to their goals. While he is still working his way back, Wheeler may be on the mound sooner than expected. The right-hander is rehabbing from undergoing surgery to address […]

With the Los Angeles Angels looking to boost their team heading into the 2026 season, one aspect that the baseball world has had questions about is in relation to star Mike Trout. As Trout looks to avoid further injury trouble with the Angels, an insider gives perspective on the star’s future with the team. Trout […]

The Athletics did not have the season they wanted, but there were some positive things to take away from the year. One of those things was the play of Jacob Wilson, who had a spectacular rookie season. It looks like the Athletics noticed that, and wasted no time giving him a contract extension, according to […]

The San Francisco Giants enter the 2026 campaign after just missing out on the playoffs last season. After making some moves to improve the starting rotation, President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey reveals how the club feels about its pitching group ahead of spring training. Posey, who is 38 years old, claims that the Giants […]