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The St. Louis Cardinals are moving Willson Contreras from catcher to first base this season, and he reportedly has bulked up to 247 pounds from his usual 235 pounds this spring with the hope of producing more power and RBI production in 2025, according to John Denton of MLB.com. Contreras will also have more time […]

With the 2025 MLB season on the way, some are looking forward to the free agent class for next offseason, and the top two players scheduled to hit the market are Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Toronto Blue Jays and Kyle Tucker of the Chicago Cubs. It will be interesting to see who ends up […]

Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero recently admitted he and the club did not come “close” to signing an extension this offseason, which kickstarted rumors that Guerrero will be traded in the near future before he has a chance to walk in free agency. Guerrero has been one of the few bright spots for the […]

While the Atlanta Braves made the playoffs for a seventh-straight year in 2024, they were promptly swept out of the Wild Card round. Matt Olson and company knows they need a bit more firepower to make a true impact in 2025. But Olson can’t do it alone. Players such as catcher Sean Murphy must step […]

With the Toronto Blue Jays and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. not coming to an agreement on a contract extension this offseason, there is much speculation about where he could end up playing in 2026 and beyond, and the New York Mets are a team that could be involved, with Pete Alonso likely opting out of his […]

The baseball season is just about here as Spring Training games will get going on Thursday, and the regular season will begin in less than one month. The Milwaukee Brewers are hoping for another run to the playoffs after winning the NL Central last year, but they are dealing with some heat from the fanbase […]

CC Sabathia will be inducted into the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame and he will go in as a member of the New York Yankees. The legendary left-hander spent 11 seasons in the Bronx and explained on Tuesday why he decided to be inducted as a Yankee. Via Sportscenter: “Just for me, it was the […]

The Chicago Cubs will be opening their 2025 season in the Tokyo Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. As they prepare to face the defending World Series champions, Chicago has named their Opening Day starter. Shota Imanaga has earned the call, the Cubs announced. Playing in Nippon Professional Baseball from 2016-2023, this will be a […]

After losing a Gold Glove infielder in Alex Bregman, the Houston Astros are adding another one. They have agreed to a one-year minor league contract with former Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers, according to Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston. The deal includes a spring training invitation, so the 28-year-old will soon join his […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers, the richest team in the MLB both literally and figuratively, only got richer this past offseason. The Dodgers secured the services of burgeoning Japanese international Roki Sasaki, a 23-year-old flamethrower who’s expected to emerge as a quality rotation piece for years to come. It has to be said, however, that transitioning […]

The Toronto Blue Jays appear to be in grave danger of losing one of their best players, first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., after the 2025 season. Guerrero and the Blue Jays were unable to come to terms on a new contract on Tuesday night, the star first baseman’s deadline to reach a new deal, and considering […]

Manny Machado has built for himself a reputation as a troublemaker. This past postseason alone, during the San Diego Padres’ NLDS clash against the Los Angeles Dodgers, he made waves when he threw a ball towards the Dodgers dugout, nearly hitting manager Dave Roberts in the process. This triggered a bit of a skirmish between […]

Los Angeles Dodgers fans will have a chance to see rookie phenom Roki Sasaki face Major League hitters on Wednesday. That’s when the 23-year-old phenom from Japan will face hitters in live batting practice for the first time, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. Sasaki has already thrown two bullpen sessions for […]

Hall of Famer Wade Boggs is officially cancer free and he rang the ceremonial bell in celebration — exactly like he said he would. The 66-year-old posted a video of himself to his X account doing just that after announcing he defeated prostate cancer on February 7. “Praise the Lord 🙏,” he wrote alongside the […]

Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez is coming off a 35-home-run season in which he also hit .308 with a 172 OPS+. Headed into 2025, the 27-year-old still feels the best is yet to come. “The numbers are there right now still, but it’s still something I think about throughout the season,” Alvarez told Brian McTaggart […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have thrown around some serious money during this offseason, signing Blake Snell for $182 million, Tanner Scott for $72 million, Teoscar Hernandez for $66 million, Blake Treinen for $22 million, and a handful of other contracts. This comes a year after they signed Shohei Ohtani for a whopping $700 million. Oh, […]

The New York Mets have suffered their first spring training injury with starter Frankie Montas on the shelf. The free-agency acquisition has a history of injuries and will be shut down for 6-8 weeks. The Mets do not have the rotation depth to survive a long-term Montas injury. So where should they look for a […]

When the New York Yankees face the Milwaukee Brewers in the Bronx on Opening Day 2025, there will be a familiar voice behind the microphone. Joe Buck, who called 24 World Series for Fox, will return to the baseball broadcast booth on March 27 for the game, which will air on ESPN. It will be […]

The Athletics are still waiting to reach the city of Las Vegas. Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says the team should be in Sin City in 2028, per USA Today. The team is playing the next three seasons in Sacramento, California. Manfred says the franchise’s temporary home in Sacramento is charming. That may not […]

The Boston Red Sox waited until the 11th hour to bring in an impactful addition to their offense. Alex Bregman ended his run with the Houston Astros to sign in Beantown for three years, $120 million. But Bregman’s run in Houston was entirely at third base and Rafael Devers mans that position for the Red […]

Spring Training is officially underway, which means the MLB season is right around the corner. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a San Francisco Giants over/under win total prediction and pick. Here are the MLB odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  MLB Odds: 2025 Win Total Odds Over 79.5 Wins: -102 Under 79.5 Wins: […]

We are a little over a month away from the MLB season, and the San Diego Padres are looking to finally turn the corner. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a San Diego Padres over/under win total prediction and pick. Here are the MLB odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  MLB Odds: 2025 Padres […]

Even with spring training in full swing, trade rumors are still swirling around Nolan Arenado of the St. Louis Cardinals. And with the New York Yankees both a contender for his services and suddenly in need of another bat, perhaps it’s time for the two parties to revisit their trade talks. Giancarlo Stanton, the oft-injured […]

Atlanta Braves star pitcher Chris Sale will reportedly start the team’s spring training opener on Saturday against the Minnesota Twins, David O’Brien of The Athletic reports. Sale, 35, made quite the impression in his first season in Atlanta during the 2024 campaign. The left-handed hurler led the league with 225 strikeouts and a 2.38 ERA. […]

The MLB season is right around the corner and the Los Angeles Dodgers are looking like they will be repeating as World Series champions. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Los Angeles Dodgers over/under win total prediction and pick. Here are the MLB odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  MLB Odds: 2025 Win […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2024 World Series after a historic offseason. They spent over $1 billion on Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto and did not stop there. Tyler Glasnow, Teoscar Hernandez, Tommy Edman, and Jack Flaherty all came aboard as well. They won their division, faced elimination only once, and won their second […]

There is plenty of excitement around the Boston Red Sox heading into the new season. Part of that excitement, though, has caused some drama. The Red Sox recently agreed to a contract with Alex Bregman, who primarily played third base during his time with the Houston Astros. Boston has yet to decide if Bregman or […]

Triston Casas isn’t one to hold back. The Boston Red Sox’ first baseman saw the rumors and speculation around Rafael Devers as a third baseman while Boston pursued and eventually landed Alex Bregman. And, with top infield prospects knocking on the door of the Major Leagues, there’s bound to be some shuffling eventually. Casas, however, […]

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen has a problem with something within his organization. Cohen is not happy that the Mets weren’t able to attract large crowds throughout the 2024 campaign. New York was 18th in Major League Baseball in home attendance figures, per SNY TV. “I didn’t like it. That really bothered me,” Cohen […]

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is preparing to return to the mound in 2024. Ohtani previously made his 2025 spring pitching debut via a bullpen, and he was back on the bump on Tuesday. According to Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register, Ohtani threw 21 total pitches and stuck with only fastballs […]

The Atlanta Braves look to bounce back from a sub-par season. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an Atlanta Braves over/under win total prediction and pick. From 2018 through the 2023 season, the Braves won the division title in each season. Further, of the five full seasons in that time, they won […]

A new MLB The Show 25 Road To The Show (RTTS) Deep Dive released today, showing off new features and improvements that make the mode better than ever before. From Amateur Years to the Pros, there’s something new in each phase of your career. Without further ado, let’s dive right in. MLB The Show 25 […]

The Philadelphia Phillies had a somewhat quiet offseason, but are still one of the top contenders in the National League, and Bryce Harper, spoke on the active offseasons that the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets had, saying that he was happy for the players first and foremost. “I think it’s great for the […]

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen has never seen an MLB superstar that he didn’t want on his team, so with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. headed for free agency, it’s only natural to expect the Mets to pursue him. When the Toronto Blue Jays were unable to agree to an extension with their first baseman by […]

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen is giving praise to the Los Angeles Dodgers, following their 2024 season. The Dodgers won the World Series, and Cohen is truly impressed. "They've built a great business over there with revenues that are significantly above almost any other team and that gives them the ability to do things […]

The Texas Rangers’ title defense in 2024 did not go as planned. After winning the 2023 World Series, Texas took the field last April to high expectations, but a spate of injuries helped derail their season, leading to a 78-84 finish. The team can reset headed into 2025, and it appears two critical pieces are […]

The New York Mets’ starting rotation took a big blow with the lat injury to Frankie Montas, who is expected to be shut down for 6-to-8 weeks, and the team reportedly is still going to go with a six-man rotation. With Frankie Montas out, the Mets are going to lean on two of Paul Blackburn, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers once again had another monumental offseason as they look to go into dynasty mode after winning the World Series last season. Perhaps the most intriguing  addition to the team is Korean superstar Hyeseong Kim. Kim made a name for himself in Korea, and he is now making the move to the […]

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 […]