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The Boston Red Sox acquired starting pitcher Garrett Crochet in a trade to bolster their rotation, but they may not be done adding pitching this offseason. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com recently named the Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles as potential fits for Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo. Seattle needs offensive help and Castillo has […]

Juan Soto became the belle of the ball in this year’s free agency, and understandably so. Soto entered the open market as a 26-year-old right fielder who has done nothing but produce ever since breaking through to the big leagues in 2019. And the New York Mets handsomely rewarded Soto for his consistent excellence, signing […]

The Baltimore Orioles bolstered their pitching rotation on Monday, signing Japanese pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano to a one-year, $13 million contract. Sugano, a right-handed starter, pitched to a 1.67 ERA in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Yomiuri Giants in 2024. He displayed pinpoint control, walking only 16 batters and striking out 111 in 156.2 innings. […]

If you’re a New York Yankees fans still reeling from Juan Soto’s decision to sign with the New York Mets, allow Giancarlo Stanton to put your mind at ease. The Yankees’ slugger met with about 150 kids at MLB’s Play Ball clinic in Puerto Rico on Monday. That’s where he encountered one young Yankees fan […]

The New York Mets made a minor roster move on Monday, signing first baseman Jared Young to a major-league contract. But with the hot stove burning and MLB predictions flying, moves like this may be bigger than they seem. Young compiled 62 career at-bats between the 2022 and 2023 seasons, hitting .210 with a whopping […]

Alex Cobb is only a year removed from an All-Star season with the San Francisco Giants, but the new Detroit Tigers pitcher admits that he considered retirement. That is, before the Tigers gave him a $15 million contract. 2024 was a rough year for Cobb, who threw a grand total of 16.1 total innings for […]

The New York Yankees were on the doorstep of winning a World Series this year but ultimately fell short, losing in five games to the Los Angeles Dodgers. That included a historic collapse in the series clincher that will unfortunately be remembered forever. The Bronx Bombers will of course be motivated to get back to […]

Tyler O’Neill played only one season in the American League East, but evidently it was enough to convince the Baltimore Orioles to prioritize him in the 2024 offseason. O’Neill and the Orioles agreed on a three-year, $49.5 million deal last week, sending the former Boston Red Sox player south after a 31-home-run 2024 season. The […]

The New York Mets made the biggest splash of free agency by signing Juan Soto. The 15-year, $765 million contract is the biggest in North American sports history and could escalate to over $800 million. While they are in a great spot by just adding Soto, there are other spots they are looking to add. […]

Move over Toronto Blue Jays, you have company. The Boston Red Sox joined their American League East roommate and foe in the undesirable “spurned by superstars” club after failing to sign either Juan Soto or Max Fried. They did not tend to their heartbreak for long, however. Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow directed his attention […]

Let’s go ahead and preface this with the almost certain fact that this trade won’t happen. The Los Angeles Angels despise their crosstown neighbors, the Los Angeles Dodgers. That hatred likely grew even more when former Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani signed a 10-year, $700 million deal with the Dodgers last offseason. If the Halos then […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been active this offseason, yet manager Dave Roberts suggested the team still has more plans in motion. Discussions between the Dodgers and outfielder Teoscar Hernández are ongoing as both sides work toward reaching an agreement. “I think we are close,” said the Dodgers manager. The escalating value of free-agent deals […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series in 2024, beating the New York Yankees in 5 games. The iconic moment came in Game 1 when Freddie Freeman hit the first-ever walk-off grand slam in the World Series. A ten-year-old Dodgers fan caught the ball but it was put up for auction. The ball sold […]

The Boston Red Sox kicked their offseason into hyperdrive when they swung a massive trade for Garrett Crochet. However, it wasn’t the only trade the Red Sox made before the calendar flipped to 2025. Utility man Enmanuel Valdez has been dealt to the Pittsburgh Pirates for pitcher Joe Vogatsky, via the Associated Press. Boston had […]

The New York Mets signed Juan Soto to a 15-year, $765 million deal. He was the biggest free agent available and signed the richest contract in North American sports history. But now the expectations are astronomical, especially since he dropped the word “dynasty” at his introductory press conference. We have Juan Soto bold predictions for […]

Juan Soto just signed a historic 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets, meaning this will be the third team he’s been on over the past year. Last offseason, Soto was traded from the San Diego Padres to the New York Yankees, and while the Padres were worried about his impending free agency, […]

As opposed to this time last week, the New York Yankees’ roster looks vastly different. Gone is superstar outfielder Juan Soto, who took a record-breaking contract with the New York Mets late last Sunday. Starting pitcher Nestor Cortes Jr. has also departed, as he went to Milwaukee as part of the return for Brewers relief […]

The Athletics have been much more aggressive than many expected early in the offseason. However, they had to draw the line somewhere when the Philadelphia Phillies came calling. The A’s are still searching for a third baseman. While the Phillies entertained the idea of trading Alec Bohm, they asked for star reliever Mason Miller in […]

The Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs pulled off the biggest trade of the offseason a couple of days ago. The deal included superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker leaving Houston to call Wrigley Field home next season. The Astros’ return of infielder Isaac Paredes, pitcher Hayden Wesneski and third baseman Cam Smith was equally strong, especially since […]

The Atlanta Braves are adding some depth to their outfield. Atlanta is agreeing to a one-year contract with outfielder Bryan De La Cruz, per the team’s social media. It is a non-guaranteed contract. De La Cruz spent the 2024 season with the Miami Marlins and Pittsburgh Pirates. The veteran batted .233 on the year, with […]

With a $182 million contract in hand, Blake Snell joins the Los Angeles Dodgers as one of the biggest signings of the offseason. The two-time Cy Young Award winner brings an elite resume to Los Angeles, bolstering a rotation aiming to power the Dodgers back to the World Series. Snell’s signing signals the Dodgers’ commitment […]

The Baltimore Orioles face a significant decision this offseason as they look to fill a potential void in their rotation if Corbin Burnes, who helped lead their staff in 2024, opts to sign elsewhere. Free-agent right-hander Jack Flaherty could be a viable fallback option for the Orioles, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. “According […]

The Seattle Mariners blew a sizable division lead last season as the team was ultimately overtaken by the AL West-winning Houston Astros. Despite buying at the trade deadline Seattle missed the playoffs for the 22nd time in the last 23 years. Still, the Mariners boasted one of the best rotations in the majors. Now the […]

The Seattle Mariners are at the center of offseason trade discussions as interest grows around their ace, Luis Castillo. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Mets, Cubs, Red Sox, and Orioles have inquired about the availability of the 32-year-old right-hander, whose value has soared following Max Fried’s massive $218 million deal with the […]

Amid the chaos of MLB free agency, the Texas Rangers have added an ex-Cincinnati Reds catcher. The 2023 World Series Champions are coming off a trying second year under legendary manager Bruce Bochy. The franchise additionally suffered a tough blow in free agency when it missed out on adding star pitcher Max Fried. Outside of […]

The Athletics do not just have a new home. They have a completely new mindset. The notoriously frugal organization is finalizing a trade with fellow small-market MLB franchise, the Tampa Bay Rays, that will net them left-handed pitcher Jeffrey Springs and a player to be named later, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Rays president of […]

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman is “glad” Kyle Tucker landed with the Chicago Cubs this offseason. Cashman, who has been the GM of the Yankees since 1998, said he tried to trade with the Houston Astros to bring Tucker to the Bronx, but even after failing to do so, he is somewhat content […]

Before Devin Williams was traded by the Milwaukee Brewers to the New York Yankees on Friday, there was at least one more interested party. That team? None other than the Arizona Diamondbacks. A report Saturday morning indicated that Arizona is trying to improve their bullpen and asked the Brewers about Williams. “The Diamondbacks did inquire […]

The Chicago Cubs are making moves this offseason, to strengthen their roster. Chicago is now interested in acquiring Miami Marlins pitcher Jesus Luzardo in a trade, per USA TODAY Sports’ Bob Nightengale. The Cubs are also shopping for a third baseman as free agency continues to heat up. The Cubs are also looking to offload Cody […]

In the continued odyssey of a possible trade involving St. Louis Cardinals star Nolan Arenado, the Houston Astros have emerged as a team that could be in huge consideration of acquiring the infielder. Even though there have been some who say the Astros shouldn’t trade for Arenado, they could be in the market for that […]

The MLB rumor mill is running quite hot right now, and one player teams are keeping an eye on in free agency is star first baseman Christian Walker. With several big names already off the board, teams are beginning to pivot to Walker, and it sounds like he is the Seattle Mariners top free agent […]

After trading three-time All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs, Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown admitted the team is open to hearing offers for starter Framber Valdez. However, he emphasized that another major move is unlikely. On Friday, following the deal that sent Tucker to the Cubs in exchange for four players, Brown […]

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman confirmed on Friday that he has engaged in contract discussions with Scott Boras, the representative for free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman. However, Cashman did not provide details about the progress of those talks or specify when they took place. “He’s been a thorn in our sides for years, […]

The Houston Astros made all their skeptics look silly last season after overcoming a rough start to win yet another American League West title. It is therefore risky to assume the empire is crumbling following their decision to trade All-Star right fielder Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs for All-Star third baseman Isaac Paredes, first-round […]

Following a 2024 season in which they collapsed down the stretch, the Minnesota Twins are looking to reclaim their spot at the top of the AL Central in 2025. Chief Baseball Officer Derek Falvey and manager Rocco Baldelli are in the midst of the offseason, trying to make their team a contender once again. Their […]

Tyler Glasnow believes Clayton Kershaw will return to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Kershaw declined his player option for the 2025 season following the Dodgers’ World Series victory. The expectation is that he will return to the ball club, but nothing is guaranteed at the moment. Glasnow shared his thoughts on the situation during a recent […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are making waves at the Winter Meetings with a surprising revelation: 23-year-old right-hander Jared Jones is reportedly “very available” for a trade, according to Andrew Destin and Noah Hiles of the Post-Gazette. This news comes just a day after it was reported that Mitch Keller, another Pirates starter, was also on the […]

The Boston Red Sox were finally able to light a spark in the offseason, and they used a familiar match to do it. In a throwback to the 2016 Chris Sale trade, the front office acquired another left-handed starting pitcher from the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday afternoon. Garrett Crochet is being charged with restoring […]

The Milwaukee Brewers sent shockwaves across MLB when they traded star closer Devin Williams to the New York Yankees. Inside the Brewers’ trade return was standout pitcher Nestor Cortes. The left-hander had to miss the end of the regular season and New York’s first two postseason series due to an elbow flexor strain. However, as […]