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MLB rumors picked up speed Thursday as Japanese ace Tatsuya Imai drew fresh interest from several East Coast contenders. In a new update from Ken Rosenthal, the New York Yankees, New York Mets, and Philadelphia Phillies were identified as early landing spots. His report injects new life into a winter filled with major Yankees free […]

The Chicago Cubs are going to be a team to keep an eye on this offseason. With Kyle Tucker atop the free agent rankings, the Cubs are trying to build their roster ahead of the 2026 season. Chicago is coming off an NL Divisional loss to the Milwaukee Brewers last postseason after taking down the […]

The Houston Astros have moved on since 2020, but there are still people bringing up the sign-stealing scandal that happened during the 2017 season. Josh Reddick, one of the players on that team, recently came out and gave three names on who did not use the system. “I’ll tell you until the day I die, […]

It’s been a busy offseason in the Bay Area, as the San Francisco Giants have attempted to bolster their starting pitching to become a more well-rounded team. With the Detroit Tigers’ Tarik Skubal potentially headed toward free agency next year, the Giants suddenly have a pitcher they could be chasing to improve their starting rotation. […]

The 2025 MLB Winter Meetings begin this Sunday, and run through Wednesday, December 10 in Orlando, Florida, framing a busy stretch that includes the MLB Draft Lottery on Tuesday, December 9 and the Rule 5 Draft on Wednesday, December 10. In the buildup to the event, several outlets have floated and mocked up the idea […]

The Texas Rangers decided to non-tender catcher Jonah Heim. But it doesn’t seem like they’ll dive into the deep end of free agency to find his replacement. The Rangers are unlikely going to be able to sign top free agent catcher JT Realmuto, via Ken Rosenthal and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. They’ve begun exploring […]

The New York Mets have been one of baseball’s most active teams to begin the offseason, and they may have to part with one of their most touted youngsters if they have designs on significantly improving their roster. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Mets are interested in Minnesota Twins starting […]

The Chicago Cubs lost in the National League Division Series to the Milwaukee Brewers, ending their 2025 season. That also likely ended Kyle Tucker’s time at Wrigley Field after just one year. But just because Tucker is likely gone, Chicago cannot be ruled out of an MLB free agency splash. According to The Athletic’s Ken […]

MLB is in the early stages of the offseason, as free agents are beginning to sign with clubs around the league. One of whom is Dylan Cease, who recently signed a seven-year, $210 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. Rumors suggest the Chicago Cubs were firmly in the mix to sign the star pitcher, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won their second straight World Series title in 2025 thanks in large part to their front office’s willingness to spend on All-Star talent. Other organizations may feel like Los Angeles has “ruined baseball,” given their spending ability, but one of the franchise’s most prominent faces might be willing to level the […]

The most impactful dynasties continually seek ways to add impactful players and enhance their overall roster. After winning their second straight title to cap off a memorable 2025 season, there is little doubt that the Los Angeles Dodgers’ front office will do everything they can to acquire fresh talent, but there is also one franchise […]

Coming off of back-to-back World Series titles, the Los Angeles Dodgers have already proven to be the cream of the MLB crop. But the Dodgers could make a surprising pivot as they try to win their third straight. Outfielder Teoscar Hernandez has been a major source of power for Los Angeles. But with poor defensive […]

After two years as manager of the Los Angeles Angels, the franchise decided to replace Ron Washington with Kurt Suzuki entering the 2026 season. However, Washington won’t be leaving the west coast. The San Francisco Giants have hired Washington be their major league infield coordinator, via Bob Nightengale of USA Today. He will continued what […]

The New York Mets made one of the offseason’s most intriguing bullpen additions by signing reliever Devin Williams, and the move immediately added juice to the Mets and New York Yankees rivalry. Williams spent last season with the Yankees, and his exit from the Bronx — paired with a pointed IG message — ensured the […]

The Colorado Rockies are trying to reset their direction after another difficult season, and Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer sounds optimistic about the new leadership. With longtime MLB executive Josh Byrnes taking over as the Rockies GM under President of Baseball Operations Paul DePodesta, the front office is signaling a clear shift toward experience and modern […]

The New York Yankees are counting on Cam Schlittler to take another major step in 2026, and the right-hander is treating this offseason as an opportunity to elevate his game. The former South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Year said he is working to add either a changeup or a splitter, a move that could […]

Fresh off appearing in their first World Series since 1993, the Toronto Blue Jays led the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 before dropping the final two games of the Fall Classic. While the Blue Jays fell short, they pushed the Dodgers to the brink on multiple occasions. Now, the focus for Toronto GM Ross Atkins and […]

The Cleveland Guardians have beefed up their bullpen for the 2026 season by signing right-handed reliever Connor Brogdon to a one-year Major League contract worth $900,000, per Zack Meisel of The Athletic. The deal also includes club control through the 2027 season, allowing Cleveland to retain Brogdon for another year before he becomes an unrestricted […]

The Cincinnati Reds reached an important offseason agreement with reliever Emilio Pagan, as the right-hander agreed to a two-year, 20-million-dollar contract to return to the club. The move strengthens the Reds pitching and stabilizes the bullpen at a time when the team’s free agency picture continues to develop. Early reports from The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal […]

Coming down from 3-2 in this past October’s World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers are now back-to-back world champions. As president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and the front office prepare their roster for a run at a potential three-peat, one Fall Classic hero will return to Dodger Stadium for his final season in 2026. […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have made another signature low-risk, high-reward move, agreeing to a one-year deal with Cedric Mullins as they look to get back into the postseason after missing the playoffs for a second straight year. Mullins arrives after spending nearly his entire career with the Baltimore Orioles, where he debuted in 2018 and […]

Things are moving quickly toward the Athletics’ plan to relocate to Las Vegas by 2028, and anticipation is even higher now after a presentation. Recently, the 3D concept of the Athletics’ Las Vegas stadium was on full display, according to Vegas sports reporter Nick Walters. A 3D look at the #Athletics’ Vegas ballpark as the […]

In October, the Chicago Cubs made it to as far as the NLDS before succumbing to the Milwaukee Brewers. A huge factor in getting them there was the exploits of pitcher Matthew Boyd. Now he is taking his talents to the world stage. On Wednesday, Boyd ultimately decided to join Team USA for the World […]

The Athletics spent the 2025 season playing their home games at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, California. For the next two seasons, the A’s will remain in Sacramento while their new home ballpark on the Las Vegas strip is being built. On Tuesday evening, Vegas sports reporter Nick Walters shared Athletics owner John Fisher’s update […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are going to be one of the few teams in the American League that are going to be making moves all offseason. This ballclub is coming off a World Series loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, but has already tried to improve its team since the stunning loss. The Blue Jays […]

Despite winning his second consecutive AL MVP award, New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge was likely disappointed with the outcome of his team’s season. A 94-68 record led to an AL Wild Card berth, where New York dispatched their longtime rivals, the Boston Red Sox, in three games. Then, an AL Division Series (ALDS) clash […]

The trade talks are heating up in MLB. Free agency is open, and there are a bunch of teams looking to improve their rosters this winter. The Arizona Diamondbacks are a team in need of starting pitching and are open to trading their star player to get what they need in return. Ketel Marte is […]

The Chicago White Sox are looking to make improvements to their roster, and they went out and got some talent in free agency. The latest player to join the team is Anthony Kay, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. “Left-hander Anthony Kay and the Chicago White Sox are in agreement on a two-year, $12 million contract, […]

The Colorado Rockies are coming off one of the worst seasons in modern MLB history. With just 43 wins, they cleaned house and are heading into a new era. The Rockies hired Moneyball legend Paul DePodesta as their president, and he just made Josh Byrnes his general manager. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal broke the news […]

Pete Alonso and Kyle Schwarber are two of the most coveted free agents this offseason. Is there a chance that the former New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies stars could simply swap places in MLB free agency? Jayson Stark of The Athletic recently suggested the idea. “I’m imagining a situation where the Phillies then end […]

The Houston Astros missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016 last year. Even with Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa around, they could not recreate their old magic. The Astros are now expected to lose Framber Valdez in free agency and are looking to add pitching in a trade. The Athletic’s Chandler Rome has […]

The Milwaukee Brewers hope to contend in 2026. As a result, trading one of the better pitchers in baseball may seem like a questionable idea. According to a recent report from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Milwaukee believes the team may still be able to contend even if starting pitcher Freddy Peralta is moved. A […]

The Cincinnati Reds returned to the postseason in 2025, but did not win a game in their series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. While they have a solid young core to build around, they need to spend to make a splash in the National League. According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, they have their eyes […]

The Detroit Tigers are looking to cement themselves as a surefire playoff contender after a shaky end to the 2025 season nearly kept them out of the postseason altogether. With Tarik Skubal leading the rotation and a cast of young and talented position players leading the way, the Tigers certainly have what it takes to […]

Freddie Freeman is a three-time World Series champion, and it’s not like he was simply a passenger on those title-winning squads. Freeman was a prominent member of those championship-winning teams, and he’s established himself as one of the biggest postseason heroes in recent memory. Freeman was the one who hit the walk-off home run in […]

The Boston Red Sox added fresh fuel to the rivalry with the New York Yankees on Tuesday when recently acquired pitcher Sonny Gray took aim at his former club during his introductory press conference. His comments about his time with the Yankees spread across social media within minutes, and an old receipt of Gray surfaced […]

When the dust had settled and the World Series parade confetti had been cleared away, fans openly wondered if Game 7 was Max Muncy’s final hurrah in a Los Angeles Dodgers uniform. Sure, Muncy was a galvanizing force both in the middle of the order and in the clubhouse, but his third base defense wasn’t […]

The Houston Astros made a bold offseason move Tuesday, signing right-handed pitcher Ryan Weiss to a Major League contract after his strong run in the KBO League. The agreement supports the Astros’ push to rebuild their pitching depth after missing the 2025 playoffs, a setback that ended eight straight postseason appearances, and reflects renewed urgency […]

Will the San Francisco Giants sign a star pitcher who formerly played for one of their National League West rivals? According to Susan Slusser of The San Francisco Chronicle, the Giants have talked to starting pitcher Zac Gallen in MLB free agency. “I certainly know, and I know this beyond a reasonable doubt, they have […]