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The Chicago Cubs made a trade for Kyle Tucker this offseason. After a seven-year run with the Houston Astros, Tucker is headed to the National League in an offseason blockbuster. Even after a brutal first season on the bench, there is hope that Craig Counsell can get the Cubbies back to the playoffs. What can […]

The New York Mets have secured a key piece of their rotation by agreeing to a three-year, $75 million contract with left-hander Sean Manaea. Manaea, 32, is coming off one of the best seasons of his career, establishing himself as a dependable force in the Mets’ rotation. The news of the signing broke late Sunday […]

The Washington Nationals are making moves to bolster their lineup, finalizing a trade to acquire first baseman Nathaniel Lowe from the Texas Rangers. Lowe, a 29-year-old slugger, brings a consistent offensive presence to a Nationals lineup that has struggled to produce runs. Another first baseman is on the move, as that position is a hot […]

The Boston Red Sox traded for Garrett Crochet from the Chicago White Sox this offseason. After a year as the ace of the worst team in baseball history, Crochet is now in the American League East. He is the biggest addition Boston has made this offseason and will have high expectations. We have the Garrett […]

The Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins are on two completely different trajectories heading into the 2025 campaign. Their Jesus Luzardo trade further demonstrated exactly what both franchises value most. The Phillies acquired Luzardo and catcher Paul McIntosh in exchange for prospects Starlyn Caba and Emaarion Boyd. Luzardo will now slot into the middle of Philadelphia’s […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired Miami Marlins lefty Jesus Luzardo in a trade that involves prospects Starlyn Caba and Emaarion Boyd going to the Marlins, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. The Phillies will also acquire minor league catcher Paul McIntosh in the trade. Philadelphia already boasts one of the best rotations in MLB […]

The baseball world is mourning the loss of Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, one of the greatest players in MLB history and a legend of the Oakland A’s. Henderson passed away at 65, leaving behind a legacy as baseball’s all-time stolen base king and a player who embodied the spirit of Oakland both on and […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks made a significant move to address their roster this offseason, acquiring All-Star first baseman Josh Naylor from the Cleveland Guardians. However, according to general manager Mike Hazen, the team’s work is far from finished. Hazen’s comment after the trade revealed Arizona’s mindset. “We still have a lot of work to do this […]

The Chicago White Sox sent All-Star starting pitcher Garrett Crochet to the Boston Red Sox in a blockbuster trade this offseason. Now the two organizations are collaborating again, agreeing to terms on a slightly less impactful deal. Chicago has acquired lefty reliever Cam Booser from Boston, per White Sox reporter Daryl Van Schouwen on X. […]

The New York Yankees were looking to upgrade at first base in free agency. On Saturday, New York agreed to a one-year, $12.5 million deal with veteran Paul Goldschmidt. However, the team had a backup plan in place if they weren’t able to land the former National League MVP. The Yankees intended on turning to […]

Despite reaching the American League Championship Series this past postseason, the Cleveland Guardians are shuffling their roster. They traded first baseman Josh Naylor to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday but wasted no time in acquiring his replacement. Veteran Carlos Santana is returning to his first MLB home after agreeing to a one-year, $12 million contract, […]

In one of the more perplexing decisions of the offseason, Teoscar Hernandez, one of the true breakout performers of the 2024 MLB season, has not been re-signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Now granted, that might be because about a quarter of the MLB would love to secure the services of the former Seattle Mariner, […]

The Cleveland Guardians have looked into trading Josh Naylor throughout the MLB offseason. Naylor has had some solid seasons in Cleveland, but the Guardians have retooled a bit as seen by the Anders Gimenez trade. On Saturday night, a Naylor trade finally came to fruition, sending him to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Naylor is off to […]

The baseball world is mourning the passing of legendary outfielder and masterful showman Rickey Henderson, who died at the age of 65 after battling pneumonia. His electric playing style, which is best characterized by an MLB-best 1,406 career stolen bases, captivated generations of fans and athletes. And his undeniable passion for the game will hopefully […]

The St. Louis Cardinals appear to be going full rebuild mode ahead of the 2025 season. Paul Goldschmidt just left in free agency and signed with the New York Yankees, while the ball club is expected to trade third baseman Nolan Arenado as well. But, he’s not the only player garnering trade interest. All-Star closer […]

One of the greatest base runners to ever step foot on a diamond has passed. MLB legend Rickey Henderson has died at 65 years old, per the NY Post. Henderson played 25 years in the big leagues and still holds the record for the most steals in history, swiping 1,406 bags. While Henderson played for […]

The New York Yankees and former MVP Paul Goldschmidt are reportedly in agreement on a one-year, $12.5 million contract, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. New York has been linked to multiple first baseman throughout the offseason. They were most recently connected to Christian Walker, but he landed a $60 million deal with the Houston […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and former Colorado Rockies pitcher Julian Fernandez are reportedly in agreement on a minor league contract, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. “The Dodgers have signed right-handed pitcher Julian Fernández to a minor league deal with a non-roster invite to big league spring training, a source tells The Athletic. Has brief […]

From 2021 to 2024, the St. Louis Cardinals enjoyed the luxury of having two elite corner infielders, Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado, anchoring their lineup. Now, the New York Yankees are reportedly ramping up efforts to acquire Goldschmidt, the veteran first baseman—and there’s growing speculation that Arenado could join him in the move to the […]

The St. Louis Cardinals brass has made it clear all offseason long that their goal is to get younger entering the 2025 season, as they believe as though their veteran core has plateaued and that a soft reset is in order to get the proud franchise back to its usual level. To that end, the […]

The end of the calendar year is near, and a few of the top free agents on the market have already found new homes for 2025 and beyond — with Juan Soto grabbing the headlines after signing a 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets that could be worth as much as $805 […]

The New York Mets pulled off the biggest move of the offseason when they secured the services of Juan Soto, signing him to a record-setting 15-year, $765 million contract in free agency that could be worth as much as $805 million. Soto’s contributions in 2024 were worth 8.1 WAR, and it helps that the Mets […]

The New York Yankees missed out on Juan Soto at the MLB Winter Meetings. And they have sought to bolster their roster ever since. The Yankees started this by trading for Cody Bellinger in a deal with the Chicago Cubs. Fans are awaiting their next big move. But on Friday night, they made a small […]

The Boston Red Sox may be simmering on the free agent market after failing to sign their top targets, Juan Soto and Max Fried. Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow pivoted and completed a trade with the Chicago White Sox for lefty Garrett Crochet. Acquiring Corbin Burnes seems unlikely following the Patrick Sandoval signing, and based […]

The New York Yankees were linked to first baseman Christian Walker before he agreed to a $60 million contract with the Houston Astros on Friday. The Yankees are now being mentioned as a possible suitor for Paul Goldschmidt or Carlos Santana. However, when it comes to Goldschmidt, they are reportedly facing competition from at least […]

The battle for Roki Sasaki, Japan’s pitching phenom, is heating up, with the New York Yankees and Mets vying for his services in a high-stakes free agency race. On Thursday, both teams met with Sasaki in Los Angeles, marking a rare direct competition between the cross-town rivals following their head-to-head pursuit of Juan Soto earlier […]

The Philadelphia Phillies’ pursuit of Japanese pitching sensation Roki Sasaki appears to have stalled. Despite their strong interest in the 23-year-old phenom, the Phillies have not been included among the teams granted a meeting with Sasaki. “We have not been invited to talk to him at this point,” Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski […]

While it was always clear that Juan Soto would go to the highest bidder this offseason, some fans speculated that the New York Yankees’ rumored mistreatment of his family played a role in his decision to leave. However, that was fake news. Soto said “that was a lie,” via ESPN’s Enrique Rojas. “Juan Soto said […]

The New York Yankees have stayed plenty busy this offseason, signing Max Fried while trading for Devin Williams and Cody Bellinger. However, after Christian Walker signed with the Houston Astros, the Yankees must now pivot their first base plans. New York is focusing their attention on Paul Goldschmidt and Carlos Santana, via Bob Nightengale of […]

The Los Angeles Angels have been more active than many expected throughout the offseason, while the Atlanta Braves are seemingly always open to a trade. Their most recent deal will fly under the radar, but will affect both team’s pitching depth. The Braves have traded left-handed pitcher Davis Daniel to the Angels for right-hander pitcher […]

It has been reported that the Houston Astros are finalizing a deal to acquire Christian Walker, the star first baseman from the Arizona Diamondbacks. As the Astros were deemed serious suitors for Nolan Arenado, which the third baseman would block a trade, the team got an infielder who could have cemented the future of Alex […]

DALLAS — Los Angeles Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw, who is from Texas, attended Thursday’s Los Angeles Clippers-Dallas Mavericks game. Clayton Kershaw, who is from Texas, is at the Clippers-Mavericks game.#MFFL pic.twitter.com/0PpPZ4NL7j — Joey Mistretta (@JoeyMistretta_) December 20, 2024 Kershaw is currently a free agent, but he is regarded as one of the greatest Dodgers of […]

The Houston Astros thought they had a shiny new infielder in Nolan Arenado, but he blocked the trade that would’ve shipped him out from the St. Louis Cardinals. However, Houston pivoted to free-agent first baseman Christian Walker, who’ll help stabilize its infield. The Astros agreed to a three-year, $60 million deal with Walker on Friday, […]

Houston Astros closer Josh Hader is determined to elevate his game in 2025, and he’s taking a new approach to do so. After a rollercoaster first season with the Astros, the 30-year-old southpaw is focused on refining his delivery and adding a changeup to his arsenal—a development that could make one of baseball’s most electrifying […]

The Boston Red Sox have bolstered their rotation by signing left-hander Patrick Sandoval to a two-year, $18.25 million deal. Sandoval, 28, underwent Tommy John surgery last summer, sidelining him for most of 2024. Despite the injury, the Red Sox see value in the lefty, who was non-tendered by the Los Angeles Angels in November. “Left-hander […]

There is much uncertainty regarding the future of the Athletics franchise, but to their credit, they have been making moves in free agency to at least give the team some air of respectability after coming off a 69-win season in 2024. They have broken precedent by spending $67 million on a three-year deal for Luis […]

The Toronto Blue Jays lost out on Juan Soto this offseason. They threw their hats in the ring, just like they did with Shohei Ohtani, but fell short in 2024 as well. Now, they have to activate a Plan B but have not signed anyone in free agency yet. Vladimir Guerrero Jr needs an extension, […]

The New York Yankees lost Juan Soto to the New York Mets in free agency. After one year in The Bronx, he went across town and sent Brian Cashman on to Plan B. That has included Max Fried, Cody Bellinger, and Devin Williams all joining the fray. But the Yankees still need someone to play […]

The 2024 season could not have gone any worse for the Texas Rangers; their offense fell off considerably, and their pitching wasn’t able to compensate for this steep dip in hitting production. But the Rangers have been working tirelessly all offseason long to bolster the roster, and to that end, they signed veteran southpaw reliever […]