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As hot stove season continues to heat up, there have been a number of theoretical deals that could help both teams involved in them. One such deal, proposed by USA Today’s Bob Nightengale in his Sunday column, involves the Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies. In this hypothetical deal, the Phillies would send third baseman Alec […]

The Baltimore Orioles recently signed outfielder Tyler O’Neill to help its offense, but the club was also looking at another player. Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Randal Grichuk was considered by Baltimore, per MLB Network. It ultimately didn’t work out and O’Neill signed with the club. Grichuk is a veteran who had a solid 2024 season. He […]

The New York Yankees may have an edge in signing Juan Soto this offseason. Soto’s love for playing with Aaron Judge is expected to give the Bronx Bombers the advantage, per the New York Post. Soto is content with hitting ahead of Judge in the batting order, the outlet says. The slugger is also a […]

As the bidding war for superstar Juan Soto rages on, reports have broke that the New York Mets have the biggest offer on the table currently. The Mets, led by deep pocketed owner Steve Cohen and president of baseball operations David Stearns, have extended Soto a contract offer that could be worth up to $750 […]

The St. Louis Cardinals will make a huge decision about their immediate future this winter. They can either keep their roster largely intact and try to reach the ceiling they fell short of in 2024, or the front office can commit to a full rebuild for the first time in ages. If the organization chooses […]

As the bidding for superstar outfielder Juan Soto reportedly escalates above $700 million, a few teams still remain in the hunt. Both New York teams, the Yankees and Mets, currently have the biggest offers on the table. The Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers are behind them but still very much […]

The San Francisco Giants haven’t seen a player hit 30 home runs in a season since Barry Bonds smashed 45 dingers in 2004. That drought might finally end with the arrival of shortstop Willy Adames, who brings power and potential to a team struggling to replicate its legendary slugger’s offensive production. Adames, who recently agreed […]

The Baltimore Orioles have made their second free agent pickup of this offseason, inking former Milwaukee Brewers catcher Gary Sanchez to a one-year deal. Sanchez will receive $8.5 million this season according to the New York Post’s Jon Heyman. Now, Orioles GM Mike Elias and the front office have secured a veteran to spell franchise catcher […]

Juan Soto’s generational free agency period might be coming to an end soon. Reports broke on Saturday that both New York teams, the Yankees and Mets, have now tendered offers in the $710-730 million range to the 26-year-old outfielder. Soto spent last season calling the Bronx home, turning in a near-MVP season while helping the […]

The Kansas City Royals surprised many people when they decided to be active in free agency last offseason. President of baseball operations J.J. Picollo acknowledged the restlessness that permeated the clubhouse and fan base, and with a green light from ownership, he brought in crucial difference-makers like Seth Lugo and Michael Wacha. Stunning results followed […]

The Detroit Tigers are reportedly considering a reunion with right-hander Jack Flaherty, who spent the first half of the 2024 season with the team before being traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Tigers have expressed “some interest” in bringing Flaherty back as part of their offseason plans. Flaherty joined the Tigers on a one-year […]

The Baltimore Orioles have made a major offseason move, signing power-hitting outfielder Tyler O’Neill to a three-year, $49.5 million contract. The deal, which includes an opt-out after the 2025 season, is a significant addition for the Orioles as they look to strengthen their postseason aspirations. “Tyler O’Neill to Baltimore. 3/49.5M. opt out after 2025,” Heyman […]

The Baltimore Orioles have emerged as a contender in recent seasons. The Orioles have been linked to starting pitchers in MLB free agency as they hope to take another step forward. According to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic, however, the Orioles are “reluctant” to try to sign starting pitchers Max Fried, Sean […]

The New York Mets will continue to try and improve their team as the offseason progresses. President of baseball operations David Stearns and manager Carlos Mendoza are entering the second season at the helm of the organization, and owner Steve Cohen has always been willing to spend. After inking prospective starting rotation options in Frankie […]

Will the Los Angeles Dodgers trade for Nolan Arenado? The question begins with whether or not the St. Louis Cardinals will even trade the star third baseman. Arenado is set to make a lucrative amount of money through the 2027 season, so the financial element will be a factor. “Rival execs say that if the […]

The San Francisco Giants have made a major splash this offseason, agreeing to a seven-year, $182 million contract with shortstop Willy Adames. The deal, pending a physical, represents the largest contract in Giants franchise history, surpassing the $167 million deal previously awarded to catcher and current team president Buster Posey. “BREAKING: Shortstop Willy Adames and […]

While most of the New York Yankees focus still remains on the pursuit of superstar outfielder Juan Soto, they still have several areas on their roster that they must improve. One such area is second base, as their starter in Gleyber Torres is currently a free agent, and GM Brian Cashman must decide whether or […]

The Chicago Cubs added an arm to their rotation last week, signing Matthew Boyd to a deal. But, it doesn’t appear the ball club is done there. The Cubs could still add another starter this winter, possibly via trade. Per The Athletic: “The Chicago Cubs aren’t necessarily done with their starting rotation after signing Matthew […]

Texas Rangers owner Ray Davis has important questions to ask himself ahead of the annual winter meetings. Is he content with riding the World Series championship wave for a while longer, or is he desperate to chase another title? No one can accuse the former energy industry CEO of being overly frugal, considering the substantial […]

Hot stove season is starting to move into full swing, as player movement is now happening on an almost daily basis. The upcoming winter meetings will likely be a hotbed of activity, and superstar outfielder Juan Soto will almost certainly be a part of it. Four teams are currently ‘in range’ of a massive $700 […]

MLB free agency is currently being controlled by Juan Soto right now, and he’s expected to sign a massive new contract at some point over the next few days. However, once that saga wraps up, all eyes will turn to Japanese starting pitcher Roki Sasaki, especially after a huge update on his pending MLB free […]

The Chicago Cubs reportedly expect to have star shortstop Dansby Swanson back for the spring after offseason surgery. “Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson underwent core injury surgery in early October, the Cubs announce, but is expected to be ready for spring training,” USA Today’s Bob Nightengale wrote on X, formerly Twitter. This past season, his second […]

The Athletics signed right-handed pitcher Luis Severino, formerly of the New York Mets, to a $67 million deal with a $10 million signing bonus, the largest guaranteed contract in the franchise’s history, according to MLB.com. The Athletics held their first press conference in Sacramento on Friday since the team temporarily relocated to Sutter Health Park. […]

Winning a World Series trophy requires the contributions of everyone on the roster, from the first name penciled into the starting lineup to the 26th man filling the back end of the roster. For the Los Angeles Dodgers, it was the power of their collective excellence that led to their triumph in 2024, with Blake […]

The Boston Red Sox have made it clear that this offseason will be a huge one for them; clearly done with being a middling team, they have signaled their intention to make a splash in free agency, most notably setting their sights on the best free agent on the market in Juan Soto. But Soto […]

Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and starting pitcher Blake Snell have each come a long way since they first became acquainted in 2011. Friedman was building a successful roster with limited final resources as the Tampa Bay Rays general manager, while first-round draft pick Snell was tapped to be the franchise’s […]

The MLB Winter Meetings are approaching rather quickly. However, the Hot Stove can heat up well before each team’s braintrusts meet in the same location. The New York Mets have already signed one pitcher this winter. And on Friday, they added Clay Holmes to the mix. The Mets have reportedly agreed to a three-year contract […]

The Cleveland Guardians and former Cy Young winning starting pitcher Shane Bieber are reportedly in agreement on a one-year, $14 million contract, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. The deal also includes a $16 million player option for the 2026 season. Bieber started the 2024 season strong before undergoing Tommy John surgery, and he is expected […]

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout has been called as a witness in the upcoming civil trial concerning the wrongful death of former teammate Tyler Skaggs. Trout is scheduled to give his deposition on January 15, where he is expected to address the team culture and his relationship with Skaggs, a close friend. The trial, […]

The Juan Soto free-agency sweepstakes are rounding the final turn ahead of the Winter Meetings. Of the final five teams left in the running, the Toronto Blue Jays are the most surprising. After a disappointing season, many expected Toronto to trade pieces and start a rebuild. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal says the Blue Jays needed […]

The Tampa Bay Rays pride themselves on making subtle roster moves that result in difference-making additions. Did they just strike again? Free agent catcher Danny Jansen and the organization have come to terms on a one-year, $8.5 million contract, according to FanSided’s Robert Murray. The 29-year-old spent six and a half seasons with the Toronto […]

The Chicago Cubs are reportedly considering trading Cody Bellinger or Seiya Suzuki as they look to reallocate resources to other parts of their roster. The Cubs are “determined” to make a move involving one of their outfielders while navigating the complexities of their contracts and the team’s long-term plans, according to Joel Sherman of the […]

The MLB hot stove is starting to heat up and Juan Soto is the hottest commodity. The outfielder is expected to make his decision soon and is between five teams. One of them is the Boston Red Sox, who have put up a star-filled campaign to get him to Fenway Park. With time ticking down, […]

The San Francisco Giants have a new front office looking to rebound from a disappointing 2024 season. A bright spot was Matt Chapman, who signed a long-term extension during his first year in San Francisco. He won another Gold Glove at third base, his fifth in seven seasons. The Giants need a shortstop and may […]

MLB free agency has been a slow trickle of moves leading up to the Winter Meetings. A recent ESPN report indicated that Juan Soto will sign somewhere before the meetings even begin. Everyone’s focus is on the generational outfielder, but more news could come out of Dallas next week. Why will Juan Soto end his […]

As the Philadelphia Phillies look to breakthrough to the world series, the team has been active on the trade market. However, a pair of players don’t seem poised to leave Philadelphia anytime soon. Bryson Stott and Brandon Marsh are, “less available,” in trade talks, via Matt Gelb of The Athletic. The Phillies have been open […]

The New York Yankees are reportedly re-entering the race for Cody Bellinger’s services. According to multiple sources, the Yankees are one of several teams that have engaged in trade discussions with the Chicago Cubs. The Yankees, Astros and Mariners have all recently checked in with the Cubs about Cody Bellinger, per @MLBBruceLevine pic.twitter.com/vjCc5opGNl — B/R […]

As the MLB Winter Meetings begin, most teams continue waiting for the team who wins the Juan Soto sweepstakes, which have started running hot as Soto has begun eliminating teams from his list. After all the drama, his new contract should set the market for high-profile free agents and set into motion trades for other […]

Dave Dombrowski finds himself at a crossroads this offseason, one that he knows well from his lengthy history as an executive in MLB. After building a championship-caliber roster that has reached the World Series and advanced to the playoffs three years in a row, the Philadelphia Phillies’ president of baseball operations is under great pressure […]