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The Toronto Blue Jays made solid free agency moves this offseason. Anthony Santander and Max Scherzer should help this core, as will the trade for Andres Gimenez. But the offseason is defined by near misses. One year after losing out on Juan Soto, they threw their hats in the Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes, and Roki […]

Jose Altuve has played 1,767 games in the field during his Major League baseball career and he has played second base in all 1,767. That will change in 2025 when the Houston Astros send their slugger to left field. It’s a sudden change for the career Astro, but all indications at Houston camp in West […]

The Houston Astros look a lot different this spring training than last year. After losing Alex Bregman, Kyle Tucker, Ryan Pressly, and Justin Verlander this offseason, they have a lot to prove. They also do not have a locked-in lineup heading into spring training for the first time in this generation. Jose Altuve, Ben Gamel, […]

A new MLB The Show 25 Deep Dive on Franchise & March to October released today, showing off all the new improvements. From a revamped Free Agency system to presentation improvements, there’s a lot to unpack. Without further ado, let’s dive right in. Everything New Coming to MLB The Show 25 Franchise & March to […]

New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton is still away from the team as he is looking for answers on the pain he has in both elbows in New York, and manager Aaron Boone said there is no news in that regard when asked about Stanton’s status on Tuesday. “There’s nothing else more to say right […]

In an age of innings limits and baseball teams doing everything they can to protect their young pitchers, Pittsburgh Pirates fans will be happy to hear what their manager, Derek Shelton, had to say about 22-year-old phenom Paul Skenes. Shelton spoke with Foul Territory on Tuesday where the crew asked him if Skenes could keep […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers feature no shortage of pitching depth. LA signed pitchers such as Blake Snell and Roki Sasaki during the offseason, and the team already featured plenty of quality hurlers. Still, injuries have been a problem at times for the Dodgers, and it was recently revealed that Michael Grove will not be ready […]

The New York Mets spent the offseason reloading a team that came within two wins of the World Series in 2024. Juan Soto was the biggest signing — not just of the offseason, in Mets history — but the team also retooled its starting rotation. It’s not even March and the team has already experienced […]

With Giancarlo Stanton’s status for Opening Day in question for the New York Yankees, some are turning their attention to Ben Rice, who could be the beneficiary in the form of designated hitter at-bats along with the flexibility to play catcher and first base as well. This offseason, he worked on his body and put […]

When Didi Gregorius was at his MLB peak he produced back-to-back 4.5+ WAR seasons with the New York Yankees in 2017 and 2018. Known for his reliable glove at shortstop and decent pop at the plate, Gregorius seemed like a lock for a long career. However, just four years after producing a 4.9 WAR campaign […]

The Chicago Cubs elected to sign veteran infielder Justin Turner after their pursuit of Alex Bregman in free agency proved unsuccessful. After making the move, the Cubs were forced to designate Alexander Canario for assignment in order to create space on the 40-man roster for Turner. The decision to DFA Canario could pay off for […]

New Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell found a way to win over the City of Angels. More so fans of the late legendary NBA icon Kobe Bryant by going “grinch” with his cleats. Snell posted a picture of his kicks on his personal Instagram page. Not only is he rocking Black Mamba baseball cleats, […]

Justin Verlander is always going to have a place on an MLB roster until it becomes very clear that he can no longer pitch at a big-league level. Heading into the 2025 season, it was the San Francisco Giants that gave Verlander a shot in free agency, signing him to a one-year, $15 million deal […]

The 2025 MLB season is just around the corner but there is uncertainty at the moment regarding the status for Opening Day of New York Yankees star designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton. While the Yankees are in Florida for spring training, the former National League Most Valuable Player has traveled back to New York reportedly to […]

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy made a bold claim on the newest addition, Jake Burger, before the 2025 MLB season. The organization acquired the 28-year-old over the offseason via a trade with the Miami Marlins. Bochy has been adamant about Burger being the starting first baseman for the team in 2025. The St. Louis, Missouri […]

The Boston Red Sox needed to make a splash this offseason, and they finally did when they signed Alex Bregman to a three-year deal earlier this month. But Boston went 81-81 last year and the American League East continues to improve around them. Red Sox fans could be forgiven for needing another reason to get […]

The Boston Red Sox made notable pitching staff improvements over the offseason. The Red Sox traded for Garrett Crochet in one of the biggest trades of the offseason, and the Red Sox also signed Walker Buehler, who is looking to rebound after a rough 2024 season. A returning cast member of Boston’s starting rotation is […]

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Sonny Gray is entering his 13th season in Major League Baseball, and the righty has been through it all in the big leagues. He has twice finished in the top three of Cy Young voting, once in his 20s and once in his 30s. He also struggled mightily during his […]

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout moved from center field to right field for the first time since 2013. The Angels came away with a 7-4 victory, but Trout had a quiet night defensively, with no balls hit his way. At the plate, he drew a walk and struck out, but for Trout, just being […]

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe is entering his third season in the Major Leagues with a little bit of pressure. Sure, he had his moments offensively in year two, but he knows he needs to do more if he wants to carve out a long career at the MLB level. With spring training underway, […]

The Detroit Tigers enjoyed a surprise 86-76 season in 2024, reaching the playoffs for the first time in a decade thanks in large part to one of baseball’s best pitchers, Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal. The Tigers swept the Houston Astros in the AL Wild Card Series before pushing the Cleveland Guardians to the brink […]

Second baseman Jackson Holliday has been at the Baltimore Orioles’ spring training facility in Sarasota for the past three weeks, hitting camp early with some of the team’s other young talent. His manager, Brandon Hyde, expressed optimism over what he saw from the youngster, who hit .190 in 60 games last season as a rookie. […]

It is safe to say that it has not gone to plan for Kris Bryant with the Colorado Rockies after signing a seven-year, $182 million contract with the team ahead of the 2022 season, but he is attempting to put together his best year with the franchise in 2025, and he spoke about making it […]

The Boston Red Sox are expecting to contend for a playoff spot in the American League this season, and Alex Bregman is providing much excitement, but there is already a significant amount of injuries for Alex Cora’s team as of Monday. The Red Sox’s injury list includes catcher Connor Wong, outfielder Jarren Duran, infielder Romy […]

Gerrit Cole and Rogers Clemens have both earned four Opening Day starts for the New York Yankees. Now, Clemens is back in Tampa to help out at Yankees’ camp and he had some tips for his former team’s current ace. Cole, a six-time All-Star and former Cy Young winner, is coming off a tough, injury-affected […]

The injury situation surrounding New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton was already disconcerting, but it is now taking an even more troubling turn. He has left the team’s spring training facility in Tampa, Florida to undergo testing in New York for the tennis elbow he is experiencing in both arms, via the New York […]

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie Roki Sasaki is inching closer to appearing in a Major League spring training game. Sasaki has already thrown a pair of bullpen sessions, going about 30 pitches in his second one at the indoor batting cages at Camelback Ranch, the Dodgers’ spring home. “We threw him in a cage and got […]

The Boston Red Sox’s fanbase, known as “Red Sox Nation,” has a reputation for being one of baseball’s best. Two of the Red Sox’s newcomers, pitcher Garrett Crochet and infielder Alex Bregman, were impressed by the fan support at spring training. “Just having some good fan turnout helped a lot,” Crochet said via MLB.com. “That’s […]

After Shohei Ohtani had surgery to repair a labrum tear, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was a bit concerned about how things would end up. However, those fears were put to rest over the weekend. In his first live pitching performance since his surgery, Roberts liked what he saw from his dual-threat player. “Shohei […]

The New York Mets have opened spring training with high expectations. Juan Soto’s first at-bat home run set the fanbase on fire and got baseball fans everywhere excited. But injuries have been a serious issue in Port St Lucie so far. The Mets are dealing with another significant injury, as Sean Manaea is expected to […]

The New York Yankees are having an offseason full of change. Juan Soto is out the door, Max Fried and Cody Bellinger are in, and they made a huge policy change. The long-standing facial hair policy underwent a massive renovation, allowing well-maintained beards. On Sunday, they announced another big change. Frank Sinatra’s iconic song “Theme […]

Losing Juan Soto has defined the New York Yankees’ offseason. While Soto’s 41 homers will be missed, his record-breaking contract has taken away from the star power the Bombers do have. As spring training games begin, the veterans are ramping up and almost ready for game action. Aaron Judge and Gerrit Cole squared off on […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have impossibly high expectations. After a historic postseason and another high-spending offseason, it is World Series or bust for Los Angeles. The move that started this spending spree was a trade for Red Sox superstar Mookie Betts. Two World Series titles later, the future Hall of Famer is starting the season […]

Mike Clevinger is gearing up for an unexpected shift in his career, embracing a transition from starting pitcher to high-leverage reliever as he returns to the Chicago White Sox on a minor-league deal. The 34-year-old, who has started 142 of his 156 career games, now finds himself preparing for a role out of the bullpen, […]

Future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander is wasting no time settling into his new environment with the San Francisco Giants. The veteran right-hander, who recently celebrated his 42nd birthday, is already making an impact both on and off the field. From laser tag outings with teammates to an impressive bullpen session, Verlander is proving that […]

Spring training is a time for players to get limbered up for the long season ahead, while also offering an opportunity for some to prove their worth for a big-league roster spot. New York Yankees top prospect Jasson Dominguez is expected to be on the team’s Opening Day roster, but his early spring showing in […]

The New York Mets started spring training with a bang. Juan Soto hit a homer in his first at-bat on Saturday, launching fans into a frenzy. But less than 24 hours later, Carlos Mendoza announced another spring training injury. Mets depth infield Nick Madrigal will undergo an MRI for a shoulder injury, according to the […]

Dustin May drew the loudest first inning applause by the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday. May only threw heat in that solo inning. But one spring training pitch became enough to receive a warm, long-awaited embrace in the 8-3 win over the San Diego Padres. The right-handed May unleashed a 95-mph fastball toward Oscar Gonzalez. The […]

Kevin Pillar will continue his baseball journey as a player. The veteran outfielder was at some point in 2024 believed he was going to retire, but that clearly isn’t his final decision yet, as Pillar just signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers, the team announced on Sunday. “The Texas Rangers today announced […]