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The Toronto Blue Jays and star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. were not able to agree on a contract extension before the slugger’s set deadline, and he will be hitting free agency next offseason, leaving many wondering if he will be traded at some point either this spring or in the summer before the trade […]

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal deservingly won the AL Cy Young last season after a dominant campaign, helping take his ball club to the playoffs. Last August, New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge praised Skubal, calling him the best pitcher in the big leagues: “He’s the best pitcher in the game right now. … When […]

There was a time when Mike Trout was considered to be MLB’s best player. However, he was recently ranked as the 39th best player in the league by MLB Network. For many players, being ranked that high would be a significant achievement. For Trout, though, it feels rather underwhelming since he was consistently the best […]

After striking out on the Alex Bregman sweepstakes in the offseason, the Chicago Cubs appeared to be on the verge of adding Justin Turner to the team on Tuesday, according to a report by Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. “The Chicago Cubs are close to an agreement with Justin Turner, a source briefed on the […]

The MLB season is right around the corner, and it will start sooner than usual this year for the Chicago Cubs as they will get things started with the Tokyo Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18th. That is going to be an exciting contest for a number of reasons, and it being […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have a Vladimir Guerrero Jr. situation on their hands. The second-generation MLB star set a deadline for an extension deal with Toronto but that date had elapsed without him putting ink on paper. Still, without an extension contract, Guerrero Jr. is on track to become a free agent by the end […]

The Toronto Blue Jays and star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. did not agree to an extension before Monday night’s deadline, and he is set to hit free agency next offseason and perhaps be the top player on the market at 26 years old. “They had their numbers, I had my numbers,” Guerrero said, via […]

The Boston Red Sox have been hard at work this offseason, making several big moves to throw themselves into the playoff hunt in the American League. Even after signing Alex Bregman to a huge three-year, $120 million contract last week, the Sox aren’t done making moves, as they reunited with one of their former relief […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare for the 2025 season, one of the key storylines to watch is the competition for the final spot in the starting rotation. With a roster brimming with talent, Bobby Miller, a promising young pitcher, is determined to earn his place among the Dodgers’ elite arms. Miller is well aware […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers own MLB’s best roster, and a roster this good also brings a problem that other teams would love to have: too many talented players and not enough Major League spots. Dodgers’ manager Dave Roberts, at the helm since 2016, knows his roster is in an exciting, albeit challenging spot, as he […]

With Cactus League play set to get underway later, the Chicago Cubs are doing some last-minute shopping. On Monday afternoon, the Cubs signed right-handed pitcher Chris Flexen to a minor league contract, as reported by Jon Heyman of the New York Post. This will be the fifth stop along Flexen’s seven-year journey thus far, a […]

The San Diego Padres have reached a minor league agreement with veteran first baseman and designated hitter Yuli Gurriel, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Gurriel will earn $1.25 million if he makes it to the Majors, with an additional $1 million available in incentives, per the report. The 40-year-old has spent […]

For most of the 2024 MLB season, Trea Turner occupied the second spot in the batting order of the Philadelphia Phillies while Bryce Harper hit mostly behind him. Turner had 121 games batting second and Harper had 145 outings at third. Following the 2024 campaign, Phillies manager Rob Thomson hinted at the possibility of a […]

As one of the final dominoes to fall in the MLB offseason, the ink has dried on Alex Bregman’s three-year, $120 million contract with the Boston Red Sox. And while the third baseman has joined one of the game’s most historic franchises in Boston, Bregman has had eyes for the Detroit Tigers. Bregman’s agent, the […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks missed the 2024 playoffs by the slimmest of margins last year, but they are gearing up for another playoff push in 2025, as evidenced by their massive decision to sign Corbin Burnes to a six-year, $210 million contract. And with the start of Spring Training right around the corner, the Diamondbacks are […]

As is the case with all sports, trade rumors are always fun to dissect. They are what keep each offseason inching along, even when nothing is actually happening. When the talks are actually about you, however, it can suddenly become less fun to chat about. Seattle Mariners pitcher Luis Castillo was at the center of […]

San Diego Padres star Manny Machado has had almost as many injuries as on-field accomplishments, but he’s finally turned a corner. For now, at least. Machado joked about the last time he felt completely healthy, via The Sporting Tribune’s Marty Caswell. Manny Machado on what it means to be full healthy and addition of Nick […]

One of the biggest signings that the Detroit Tigers made this offseason was their Gleyber Torres pickup. Torres should be an important piece to the puzzle for the Tigers this season as they look to make it back to the postseason after last year’s late-season surge. Torres is excited to be part of this team, […]

The Los Angeles Angels made a plethora of moves this offseason and one signing that did stick out is the addition of All-Star closer Kenley Jansen. Speaking on Jansen joining the Angels, skipper Ron Washington had an eye-opening take. Via Bob Nightengale: “It’s the greatest thing that could have happened to us in 2025,” said […]

Once the New York Mets signed Juan Soto to a record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract in the offseason (can reach $805 million), they were guaranteed to enter the 2025 campaign with towering expectations. Even so, management and fans both recognized that the team was lacking protection in the middle of the lineup. The return of […]

As Houston Astros star Jose Altuve is no longer with Alex Bregman due to the third baseman signing with the Boston Red Sox, the second baseman is still pushing for more time in left field. With the Astros looking to round out the roster before the season starts, Altuve is looking to provide as much […]

Last season was another impressive one for the Baltimore Orioles, who have emerged as one of the best teams in the MLB. Thanks to youngsters like catcher Adley Rutschman, the Orioles have pulled off an incredible turnaround in recent years. However, they are still looking for big success in the postseason. Last year, Baltimore finished […]

The silver lining to the Baltimore Orioles getting swept in the American League Wild Card Series last October was supposed to be a motivated owner who was willing to open up his checkbook in the offseason. Instead, David Rubenstein watched former Cy Young Corbin Burnes and All-Star outfielder Anthony Santander go elsewhere in free agency. […]

The New York Yankees lost Juan Soto this winter to their crosstown rivals in the New York Mets, and the superstar made it clear he believes his new ballclub is in a better position to compete for a title in 2025. However, Aaron Judge had some rebuttal to those comments. Judge firmly believes the Yankees […]

Blake Snell’s net worth in 2025 is $47.5 million. The newest Los Angeles Dodgers signing will see his net worth rise significantly thanks to a five-year, $182 million deal. The contract includes a $52 million signing bonus. Here is a look at Blake Snell’s net worth in 2025. What is Blake Snell’s net worth in […]

Wilbert Ellis, the former head coach of Grambling State University’s baseball team, is about to receive another well-deserved accolade. On Thursday, February 13, 2025, Ellis will be inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame during the 17th annual Night of Champions event in Overland Park, Kansas, the home of the Hall of Fame. The […]

Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman did it all with the Houston Astros, winning two World Series titles as teammates. But for the first time since 2016, Altuve and Bregman will be entering the year on opposite sides of the diamond. Bregman decided to join the Boston Red Sox on a three-year, $120 million contract. Altuve […]

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. has been floated in trade rumors since before the 2024 MLB Trade Deadline, and those resurfaced this offseason. After a down season in 2024 marred by more injuries, Robert is doing his best to control what he can control. “My agent was explaining to me how it works […]

The Boston Red Sox signed Alex Bregman to a three-year, $120 million contract with the plan of playing him at second base, but the move, along with the presence of top prospect Kristian Campbell, has many asking what the long-term plan is for Rafael Devers at third base. As he reports to Spring Training, Devers […]

The New York Yankees are defending American League Champions but have a massive hole in their lineup. Juan Soto left for a record-setting contract with the New York Mets. His 41 home runs and 109 RBIs will be missed regardless of their offseason additions. Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe spoke about how much Soto will be […]

The New York Mets made the biggest splash of the MLB offseason by signing Juan Soto. But their moves surrounding Soto are what make them a serious contender in the National League. One of those signings, Frankie Montas, has been shut down with an injury just days into Mets’ spring training. New York Post beat […]

While New York Mets star Juan Soto looks to live up to the promises made to the fans and organizations, there is no doubt that the supporters have already shown their excitement to the player. As some MLB insiders question Soto going to the Mets, the expectations for him and the team are through the […]

The Kansas City Royals have awarded their GM a new deal after the team made the playoffs in 2024 for the first time since 2015. J.J. Picollo has received a contract extension that runs through 2030, with a club option for 2024, the Royals announced on Monday. They also picked up manager Matt Quatraro’s club […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have not come to an agreement on a contract extension with star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. With the 2025 season approaching, the Blue Jays will want to get the discussion moving along before the season begins. Guerrero is set to hit free agency after the season if the two sides […]

Mike Trout’s wife is Jessica Cox. Trout is a star outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels and one of the best baseball players in MLB today. In fact, his stellar all-around play ever since his rookie days puts him in the MLB GOAT conversation, which makes him a lock in the Hall of Fame. His […]

Mike Trout’s net worth in 2025 is $140 million. Trout is an outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels and is one of the best players in Major League Baseball today. In his 14 years with the Los Angeles Angels, he has been named American League Rookie of the Year and AL MVP three times. On […]

The Cleveland Guardians are close to adding a one-time All-Star to their pitching staff ahead of the 2025 season, with MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo reporting that the American League Central division club is “in advanced talks” with southpaw hurler John Means. The 31-year-old Means has been pitching in the big leagues since the 2018 MLB season […]

The New York Mets won the “Soto Sweepstakes” in December, signing the star outfielder to a large contract and purging him from their crosstown rival New York Yankees. Ahead of spring training, Juan Soto, the top free agent acquisition of the offseason, is confident in the player he will be for his new squad. “I […]

The Athletics are preparing for their first season in West Sacramento. After a five-decade run in Oakland, the team left the Bay for a temporary stay in Sacramento before their permanent home opens in Las Vegas. Through all of that turmoil, Mark Kotsay has been the Athletics manager, steadying the ship through uncertain times. Kotsay […]