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While the Minnesota Twins have had a slow offseason, they’ve begun adding in free agency. Their latest addition will provide a boost all over the outfielder. The Twins have signed Harrison Bader to a one-year deal, via Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Bader’s contract comes with a mutual option for the 2026 season. […]

The Chicago Cubs are one of the rumored suitors for free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman, and they reportedly have offered him a ‘unique’ four-year contract that is similar to the one Cody Bellinger signed with the team last offseason. “So, right now, the Cubs have a ‘creative, potentially unprecedented’ contract offer out to Bregman, one […]

After 11 years with the Cleveland Guardians, Terry Francona decided to step down from his managerial role after the 2023 season. Now with the Cincinnati Reds, Francona revealed exactly why he made the decision. It was spearheaded by health concerns, which were cited at the time of his decision. Now, Francona confirms that leaving that […]

In Game 4 of the 2024 World Series, a New York Yankees fan rose to infamy after grabbing Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts’ glove as he attempted to make a catch. That fan, Austin Capobianco, has lived with a dark cloud over his head since the incident. Since Capobianco was outed as the person […]

After watching the Los Angeles Dodgers devour the free agent market this offseason, it can feel utterly demoralizing for fans of other National League ballclubs to tout low-cost players who can potentially make a difference in 2025. The reigning champions have an unquenchable thirst for absolute domination and are intent on becoming baseball’s first genuine […]

It has been the offseason of the trade for the Chicago Cubs. They acquired Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly in separate deals from the Houston Astros and sent Cody Bellinger to the New York Yankees. Just because Spring Training is around the corner does not mean they are done dealing. The Cubs acquired Ryan Brasier […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks have had a give-and-take offseason. They lost two of their more impactful offensive contributors in Christian Walker and Joc Pederson but signed high-end ace Corbin Burnes and acquired All-Star first baseman Josh Naylor. It is unclear how the roster compares to a deep National League, but general manager Mike Hazen is obviously […]

The Baltimore Orioles have signed outfielder Ramon Laureano to a one-year contract with a club option for 2026, the team announced on Tuesday. Laureano will make $4 million this season with an additional $6.5 million to come if Baltimore exercises his option. The outfielder comes to the Orioles from the Atlanta Braves where he spent […]

The Boston Red Sox have made additions this offseason that should have them in the American League playoff conversation. They traded for Garrett Crochet and signed Walker Buehler to bolster their rotation. But their offense has needed a jolt, especially in the infield. Alex Bregman has been a long-rumored connection due to his time with […]

It was believed the Houston Astros had the inside track on re-signing veteran third baseman Alex Bregman just a week ago. However the team has made little progress in landing the free agent, who had spent his entire nine-year MLB career in Houston. Comments made Tuesday by Astros’ GM Dana Brown indicate that the club […]

The Cleveland Guardians and pitcher Vince Velasquez are reportedly in agreement on a contract, per Jon Heyman of The New York Post. “Vince Velasquez to Guardians, pending. Minors deal. Invite to MLB camp,” Heyman wrote on X, formerly Twitter. The Guardians have had a fairly quiet offseason for the most part. Re-signing Shane Bieber and […]

The Seattle Mariners entered the offseason needing to bolster an offense to back up an elite starting rotation. But other than re-signing Jorge Polanco and adding Donovan Solano, Seattle hasn’t done much of note. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal doesn’t buy Mariners President of Baseball Operations Jerry DiPoto’s explanation that the team’s lack of movement is […]

The Houston Astros fell short of the American League Championship Series for the first time since 2016 last year. Instead of bringing back their championship core and looking to recapture the magic, they traded away multiple key pieces this offseason. Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly are both on the Chicago Cubs and Alex Bregman is […]

The MLB The Show 25 Gameplay Trailer has arrived, showing off some new gameplay, as well as our cover athletes in action. Overall, MLB The Show 25’s Gameplay received some exciting improvements this year. Modes like Diamond Dynasty are receiving a major change while you can expect to see new Storylines and Negro Leagues content. […]

Free agency has been a bit of a letdown for the New York Yankees, as they lost superstar Juan Soto to the New York Mets. The franchise hasn’t been sitting still and letting that loss define them, though, as they have continued adding to their roster after making a run to the World Series last […]

The Los Angeles Angels made a push for Anthony Santander before the former Baltimore Orioles outfielder signed a contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. The Angels offered him a shorter-term deal, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, while the slugger went to Toronto for five years and $92.5 million. Rosenthal reports Los Angeles was willing […]

The Minnesota Twins are bringing back a familiar face to their bullpen for the 2025 season. The ball club has reached an agreement with reliever Danny Coulombe, who played for the Twins from 2020-2022. Via Jon Heyman: “Danny Coulombe to the Twins, pending physical. Very solid back end bullpen now for Minnesota with Duran, Jax, […]

With Spring Training looming, the San Diego Padres are still active in the trade market. Pitchers Dylan Cease and Michael King are said to be available as the team hopes to both add depth and cut payroll. One immediate area of need is in the outfield, and AJ Preller has never hesitated to swing a […]

Major League Baseball has upheld its decision to fire umpire Pat Hoberg for sharing sports betting accounts with a friend and professional poker player after Hoberg went through the appeals process. Though baseball bets originated from the shared account, there is no evidence that Hoberg placed any of them. The account placed more than $700,000 […]

With Spring Training approaching and Alex Bregman still unsigned, Boston Red Sox president Sam Kennedy wasn’t in the mood to mince words. “I’m not allowed to talk about any specific free agent negotiations or anything, but given that he’s unsigned, I think that speaks for itself,” he said, MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo reported on Monday. Bregman […]

The Tampa Bay Rays made a move to bolster their pitching staff on Monday, acquiring right-handed pitcher Alex Faedo from the Detroit Tigers for minor league catcher Enderson Delgado and cash, ESPN’s Jeff Passan first reported. Faedo appeared in 37 games for the Tigers last season, starting six. He had a 3.61 ERA and 4.91 […]

The New York Yankees’ rotation is looking set for the 2025 season, but they’ve signed a potential piece that could be helpful at some point this year. The organization has inked veteran Carlos Carrasco to a minor league deal. Via Jack Curry: “Carlos Carrasco has signed a minor league deal with the Yankees. He was […]

The Milwaukee Brewers won the National League Central by ten games in 2024 despite low expectations. They lost their manager Craig Counsell to the rival Chicago Cubs and traded Corbin Burnes to the Baltimore Orioles. Heading into 2025, Counsell’s Cubs have gotten better and Milwaukee lost Willy Adames. But the Brewers can end the offseason […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers wasted no time celebrating Kendrick Lamar’s dominance at the 2025 Grammy Awards, using his hit track Not Like Us—a song that has become an anthem for the city—as a flex on their World Series aspirations. Following Lamar’s victory for Record of the Year and Song of the Year, the Dodgers took […]

The Detroit Tigers have reportedly agreed to sign Jack Flaherty to a two-year contract in MLB Free Agency. The deal includes a $10 million player option that can become a $20 million player option should he start 15 games in 2025. Tigers fans are certainly excited to have Flaherty back in the fold. But one […]

The Detroit Tigers and Jack Flaherty have agreed to a free-agency deal again. After starting last year in the Motor City, the righty pitcher was traded to his hometown Los Angeles Dodgers. He was a key part of their World Series title and hit free agency looking for a long-term deal. But for a second […]

2024 was a season of success for the Cleveland Guardians. The transition from Terry Francona to Stephen Vogt at manager went even smoother than expected, as the team raced past the Minnesota Twins to win the AL Central. They made it all the way to the AL Championship Series before losing to the New York […]

Before Roki Sasaki, there was Yu Darvish, who knows a thing or two about having tremendous hype on his shoulders as a Japanese superstar entering the big leagues. The San Diego Padres pitcher, who is now 38 years old, could have been one of Sasaki’s first MLB teammates, but the Friars, among other teams, lost […]

The Seattle Mariners collapsed late in the 2024 season and missed the playoffs again. Their offense cratered, posting the second-worst team batting average in all of baseball. After opening up a ten-game AL West lead in June and blowing it, they fired manager Scott Servais. Their offseason has been quiet so far but a big […]

The Chicago Cubs are preparing for the 2025 season with questions surrounding their infield depth. To address this, the Cubs have signed veteran infielder Nicky Lopez to a minor league contract, adding a strong defensive option to their roster. The deal, first reported by Jon Heyman of the New York Post, includes an invitation to […]

With spring training quickly approaching, the Tampa Bay Rays’ focus on the 2025 season has come into full view. The team’s latest move, in which they signed infielder Ha-Seong Kim for a two-year contract, should improve the lineup. It’s also the biggest acquisition that the Rays’ brass, led by GM Erik Neander, has made this […]

Winning their eighth World Series title, especially after beating the New York Yankees for it, must have been very sweet for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Now the focus turns to capturing title number nine. They’ve already spent a lot of money this winter, most notably adding closer Tanner Scott and starting pitcher Blake Snell while […]

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Tyler Glasnow shared a positive update about his health as spring training approaches. After Glasnow missed the final part of the 2024 season due to a sprained elbow, he recently stated at the team’s DodgerFest event that he is fully recovered and ready to pitch again. “I feel as good as […]

After a quiet offseason, third baseman Manny Machado is “disappointed” by the San Diego Padres’ lack of moves. The Padres have lost several important players from last season, including All-Star Jurickson Profar, relief pitcher Tanner Scott, and infielder Ha-Seong Kim. Despite these departures, the front office hasn’t made any major signings to replace them. Discussing […]

The San Diego Padres are not about to concede anything to the powerhouse team in the National League West Division known as the Los Angeles Dodgers. While the Dodgers are the defending World Series champions and they have won the division title in 11 of the past 12 seasons, the Padres are a team of […]

San Diego Padres pitcher Dylan Cease has his name mentioned in MLB trade rumors of late, but it’s something that doesn’t seem to affect him a lot. After all, he’s used to it, having been traded to San Diego in 2024 by the Chicago White Sox in exchange for Samuel Zavala Jairo Iriarte, Drew Thorpe […]

Freddie Freeman solidified himself as one of the most universally beloved and respected baseball guys of his time during the 2024 playoffs. He pushed through an ankle sprain, hobbling his way around the bases, and helped the Los Angeles Dodgers win a championship. His instantly classic walk-off grand slam versus the New York Yankees is […]

As Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani looks to return to pitching sometime in 2025, he looks to have a spectacular 2025 coming off a historic campaign. With the Dodgers going on a spending spree this offseason, Ohtani still is a huge foundation to the team as the work he’s put in will get any […]

Will the Los Angeles Dodgers re-sign Clayton Kershaw for the 2025 season? Rumors have swirled about a potential reunion. Kershaw is seemingly not planning to retire, so returning to the only big league ball club he has ever known would make sense. Brandon Gomes recently addressed the possibility of bringing Kershaw back, via Fabian Ardaya […]