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One might assume that the New York Yankees bought themselves a brief period of leniency from their fan base after winning their first American League pennant in 15 years. Quite the contrary, people now expect them to capitalize on their October revival and put the finishing touches on a championship team. Losing the Juan Soto […]

After the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series, the Yankees plan to adjust their roster in the hopes of making it back there next season, but with different results. To do that, though, they must first re-sign Juan Soto and hope he agrees to a new deal. Otherwise, they’ll probably lose their best hitter […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are pushing forward with an ambitious free-agency plan to strengthen their pitching rotation, setting their sights on more than one star addition. Roki Sasaki, the Japanese phenom with a blazing triple-digit fastball, has become a central figure in this plan. While no deal has been finalized, sources indicate that the Dodgers […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers find themselves in an interesting position as they plan to strengthen their starting rotation for next season. After a mediocre season with the St. Louis Cardinals, veteran right-hander Sonny Gray has become a potential trade target for several teams. However, while Gray brings experience and talent, the Dodgers should think twice […]

As the Houston Astros face a potential overhaul at third base due to the looming free agency of Alex Bregman, the team finds itself in a pivotal decision-making moment. Bregman, the Astros’ staple at third, has been a cornerstone for years, offering consistent production, reliable defense, and leadership both on and off the field. While […]

The New York Yankees are nearing an agreement to replace legendary play-by-play broadcaster John Sterling. Mariners TV announcer Dave Sims is closing in on a deal with WFAN to become the Yankees’ radio voice, according to the New York Post. An official deal has not been finalized, and WFAN declined to comment. However, sources told The […]

Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout had another disappointing season in 2024. After tearing his meniscus in April, then re-tearing it during his rehab assignment later in the season and being ruled out for the year, there are now serious concerns about Trout’s ability to play every day. It is undeniable that Trout is one […]

Jerry Seinfeld made an unexpected appearance on WFAN this week, bringing his signature humor to a lively conversation with host Chris McMonigle and producer Paul Rosenberg, per Essentiallysports. The banter kicked off when Rosenberg jokingly labeled Seinfeld’s hit show Seinfeld as only having “a few good episodes.” Seinfeld didn’t let the comment slip by. Instead, […]

The Los Angeles Angels continue to be one of the most active teams this offseason. After having already signed catcher Travis d’Arnaud and pitcher Kyle Hendricks and trading for outfielder Jorge Soler and utilityman Scott Kingery, they just made another splash. The Angels are signing veteran infielder Kevin Newman, who spent the 2024 season with […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have a new home for 2025. They will move across the bay to Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, the Yankees’ spring training home. This announcement comes after Tropicana Field was damaged during Hurricane Milton in October. Mark Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reported the Rays to Steinbrenner Field move on Thursday. […]

Paul Sewald’s last season with the Arizona Diamondbacks didn’t go according to plan. The Diamondbacks demoted Sewald from his closer role in the middle to the later portion of the season. As he’s set to test the open market, teams are focused on the all-star closer, specifically, the Los Angeles Dodgers. Sewald told Foul Territory […]

The Chiba Lotte Marines recently announced that they would post 23-year-old pitching phenom Roki Sasaki, paving the way for him to join Major League Baseball in 2025. Many believe that the Los Angeles Dodgers are the heavy favorites to sign Sasaki. However, that may not be the case per Jim Bowden of The Athletic. “Although […]

The New York Yankees are looking to improve their infield in free agency. With Gleyber Torres and Anthony Rizzo likely finding new teams, there is a hole at second base and first base. Among the players available in the infield is Yoan Moncada, the former White Sox prospect. MLB reporter Francys Romero reported that the […]

The Baltimore Orioles have taken major strides in the past three seasons, and the team’s window for championship contention is wide open. The Orioles won 101 games in 2023 to lead the American League East, and they followed that up with a 91-win campaign in 2024. However, this team hasn’t reached its peak yet. With […]

Superstar outfielder Juan Soto will receive a long-term deal north of $600 million this offseason. The only question is, who will the four-time All-Star sign it with? While the New York Yankees and New York Mets are considered the favorites to land Soto, two other AL East teams have entered the fray, via ESPN’s Jeff Passan. […]

The St. Louis Cardinals likely envisioned their duo of Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt leading the team to multiple championships. Instead, the Cardinals endured ups and downs. The Cardinals have struggled over the past two years, and now Arenado has emerged as a trade candidate. The third baseman was selected to three All-Star teams in […]

The Los Angeles Angels and former Atlanta Braves All-Star catcher Travis d’Arnaud recently agreed to a contract. LA has been fairly aggressive to begin the offseason, adding a number of veterans already in MLB free agency or via trade. The Angels, though, already have a catcher with a bright future in Logan O’Hoppe, so d’Arnaud […]

Every single team in Major League Baseaball will be trying to convince 22-year-old Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki to consider them this offseason. That includes the Philadelphia Phillies, who may have a disadvantage compared to most other teams in the Sasaki sweepstakes. Even though the Phillies will likely pursue Sasaki, is is unlikely that they would […]

One of the biggest storylines of the Major League Baseball offseason will be what the Chicago White Sox do with their ace, Garrett Crochet. After an incredible 2024 season, almost every team in baseball would love to have the opportunity to trade for a player like Crochet. Crochet was the subject of countless trade rumors […]

Top Philadelphia Phillies prospect Andrew Painter was pushing for a spot on the Opening Day roster before being forced to undergo Tommy John surgery in 2023. But now back healthy, Painter is once again showing why he is so heralded. Over his 15.2 innings in the Arizona Fall League, Painter held a 2.30 ERA – […]

As teams around MLB craft their free agency plans, the latest Japanese phenom in Roki Sasaki is on all of their mind’s. With the way his rookie contract will be set up, essentially every team in the league would be able to sign him. That includes the Tampa Bay Rays, who were named as a […]

The Philadelphia Phillies won the National League East and finished the 2024 season with the second-best record in baseball. Despite the successful campaign, the Phillies were bounced from the playoffs by the New York Mets in the NLDS. The early exit has forced the team to reevaluate its roster. The Phillies are considering a serious […]

With the 2024 MLB season behind us, everyone’s attention has turned to the Juan Soto sweepstakes. The New York Yankees and Mets have set meetings with the 26-year-old. Reports have attached the Blue Jays to Soto, the Rays are allegedly throwing a Hail Mary, and you can never count out the Dodgers. The San Francisco […]

One of the best starting pitchers is part of the free agency market this offseason in Max Fried. After spending his first eight years with the Atlanta Braves, the lefty could be on the move. Plenty of ace-caliber pitchers are on the market, including Corbin Burnes, but Fried is a special pitcher. Teams from all […]

Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela died of septic shock, according to his death certificate, which TMZ obtained on Tuesday. The Medical Examiner also disclosed two underlying causes of his death, “decompensated alcoholic cirrhosis” and “nonalcoholic steatohepatitis cirrhosis.” He also may have suffered from a rare brain condition called Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease only […]

There wasn’t much for the Oakland Athletics to celebrate this season. The A’s went 69-93 and finished fourth in the American League West in their final season in Oakland. Brent Rooker got a consolation prize on Tuesday, earning the American League Silver Slugger as the best designated hitter in the league. In doing so, he […]

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is facing charges of illegal use and possession of a firearm, following an armed altercation in the Dominican Republic on Sunday, per ESPN’s Juan Recio. Franco was arrested in San Juan de la Maguana, after guns were drawn in the altercation, prosecutors located a firearm that wasn’t registered to […]

Corbin Burnes entered a contract year on a new team with big expectations. After he was traded from the Milwaukee Brewers to the Baltimore Orioles, his free agency took center stage. With new ownership in the Charm City, they could be willing to spend unlike in the past. But after another spectacular season on a […]

Deion Sanders has an incredible car collection. Sanders played both in MLB and the NFL as a dual-sport athlete. In the NFL, Sanders won two Super Bowl titles. He also went to one World Series. Nowadays, he coaches Colorado football. Given Sanders’ accomplishments in sports, have you ever wondered what kind of cars he drives? […]

The Los Angeles Angels are responding to the worst season in franchise history with big offseason moves. They made the first significant trade of the offseason, picking up Jorge Soler from the Braves. Now, the Angels have dipped their toe in the free agency pool with former Braves and Mets catcher Travis d’Arnaud. ESPN’s Jeff […]

The Houston Astros could be forced to re-sign Alex Bregman this offseason as the team has concerns about its ability to retain Kyle Tucker after this season, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. “Alex Bregman, third baseman: Bregman remaining a lifetime Houston Astro alongside Jose Altuve is a real possibility, particularly with the Astros concerned about ponying […]

Corbin Burnes is the highest-profile American starting pitcher on the MLB free agent market this winter. Some may assume he’s not going to return to Baltimore, given that the Orioles don’t typically cough up big bucks to acquire superstars. Not so fast. ESPN’s Jeff Passan published his 2024-25 offseason preview on Tuesday and he warned […]

The Seattle Mariners and Justin Turner could be spending more time together. The two parties are discussing a reunion that would keep the slugger in the Pacific Northwest, per MLB.com. “We’ve already had discussions with JT and reiterated our interest that we expressed at the end of the season,” Mariners general manager Justin Hollander said. […]

The Chicago Cubs don’t have to trade second baseman Nico Hoerner. It’s probably not at the top of their priority list, but according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, you shouldn’t count it out. Passan published his 2024-25 offseason preview on Tuesday and listed the 27-year-old as a potential trade candidate. Hoerner will be attractive to clubs […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers seem to be involved in a pursuit of every major free agent this offseason; that long list includes former Atlanta Braves LHP Max Fried, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. “Max Fried, left-handed starter: He’s exactly the sort of pitcher the Red Sox would like to anchor their rotation as their ascent back to […]

Maybe Juan Soto to the Toronto Blue Jays isn’t such a long shot after all. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale predicts that Toronto will land his services — and for a hefty price tag. While the New York Yankees and New York Mets are generally seen as the favorites to land Soto, the Blue Jays are […]

Despite winning the National League East for the first time since 2011 and reaching the MLB postseason for the third year in a row, the Philadelphia Phillies are eyeing a shakeup, and that could mean trading slugger Alec Bohm. Bohm had the best season of his career at 28 years old, but the third baseman […]

Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Freddie Freeman is opening up more about hitting a grand slam in the World Series for his team. Freeman’s offense was pivotal to the team’s five-game series victory over the New York Yankees. "I decided to look closer to me in that instance… thankfully he threw it right where I was […]

The Juan Soto sweepstakes has begun. There is no shortage of teams interested in winning the services of the 26-year-old outfielder, and among those being heavily linked to Soto are the New York Mets, whose pursuit of the Dominican superstar is said to be getting a lift from another superstar in the form of Francisco […]