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Justin Verlander’s debut with the San Francisco Giants began with an unexpected laugh. During his first press conference via Zoom, reporters noticed the star pitcher’s display name showed “Kate Upton,” his wife’s name, causing a lighthearted stir, per NYPost. One reporter, failing to mute his microphone, quipped about the mix-up, saying, “Look at Justin’s name.” […]

Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow is in the middle of his second offseason in charge of the Boston Red Sox. He’s been more aggressive with this crop of available players, highlighted by the acquisition of two starting pitchers. Ace Garrett Crochet came over in a trade with the Chicago White Sox for four prospects, including […]

The New York Yankees added some depth on Monday, signing Dominic Smith to a minor league deal, the YES Network’s Jack Curry reported. Smith, a first baseman and outfielder, played for the Boston Red Sox and Cincinnati Reds last season. In 93 games, he slashed 233/.313/.378  with six home runs. The Red Sox released him […]

Alex Bregman remains one of the best free agents available on the open market and he’s been heavily linked to the Boston Red Sox. There’s a clear connection between the two sides as Bregman played for skipper Alex Cora when they were both members of the Houston Astros. Cora was the bench coach for the […]

Japanese free agent pitcher Roki Sasaki could be nearing a decision. The 23-year-old phenom has narrowed it down to the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Passan adds that Sasaki will decide by the closing of his posting window on January 23. Though Sasaki won’t […]

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene was born and raised in Southern California and with the Los Angeles wildfires destroying the homes of many families, Greene is doing what he can to help out. The former second overall pick is offering free cleats to any baseball players in the area affected by the wildfires, he […]

Compared to their competitors around the AL West, the Seattle Mariners have had an extremely quiet offseason. However, the Mariners did bolster their infield with a respected veteran in free agency. Seattle signed Donovan Solano to a one-year major league contract, the team announced. He will make $3.5 million with another $1 million available in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Dodgers are two of 12 LA-based sports organizations that have come together to donate $8 million to the city’s wildfire relief efforts. Those teams have also joined forces with Fanatics, which is donating $3 million worth of merchandise to residents who have been displaced from their homes. In […]

When baseball season starts, the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies are bitter rivals. However, Nick Castellanos has no problem giving credit to his Mets counterparts. In fact, Castellanos believes a Met should’ve came home with the NL MVP in 2024. But rather than Francisco Lindor, the Phillies star believes Jose Iglesias deserved to hoist […]

Right-handed relief pitcher Jeff Hoffman is now a member of the Toronto Blue Jays, but he could have just as easily signed with the Atlanta Braves or Baltimore Orioles. The only problem is the 2024 All-Star failed his physical with both teams. Braves beat writer Mark Bowman reported on Monday that Hoffman had a deal […]

The San Francisco Giants reportedly have been told that Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki will not be signing with them during his signing window that opens on Jan. 15, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Giants general manager Zack Minasian gave the update during a call regarding the signing of veteran starter Justin […]

One month out from the start of Spring Training and MLB teams are still waiting on a Roki Sasaki decision. With most of the major free agents off the board, the Sasaki sweepstakes are starting to ramp up — and it’s getting wild. Sasaki, 23, is not eligible for a major free agent contract and […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been the bridesmaid in free agency again this year. Just one year after losing out on Shohei Ohtani, they were in the Juan Soto and Corbin Burnes but did not land either one. With Vladimir Guerrero Jr and Bo Bichette entering contract years, they have a lot of questions coming […]

The Boston Red Sox have made a few big moves this offseason. Their trade for Garrett Crochet was one of the biggest of the winter but their lineup has stayed the same. Alex Bregman is still available and has been connected to the Red Sox because of his relationship with Alex Cora. The manager spoke […]

The Cleveland Guardians have not added many free agents this offseason but that does not mean they can’t shop in the bargain bin. After making the ALCS last year, they don’t have far to go to compete in the American League again. While they added Carlos Santana to play first base, there are more holes […]

With January already near the halfway mark, the start of MLB Spring Training 2025 draws closer and closer. As pitchers and catchers report, the hot stove simmers and teams are still searching for ways to improve their major league rosters. Based on last year’s results, the Los Angeles Dodgers are the team to beat. Entering […]

The Baltimore Orioles’ contending window has been pried wide open over the past two seasons, and yet they couldn’t muster a single playoff win during that span. Regardless, even though they’ve lost starting pitcher Corbin Burnes in free agency, the Orioles should be well-positioned to remain competitive in 2025, especially if they manage to add […]

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah has set his sights on a late-season comeback after undergoing elbow reconstruction surgery in June. The one-time ace, who was dominant in his first two MLB seasons with a 2.60 ERA and a 1.01 WHIP, shared his progress and optimism during an appearance on the Deep Left Field podcast. […]

The Seattle Mariners had a disastrous 2024 season. They need improvements from holding a ten-game AL West lead in June, competing for a Wild Card spot, and falling short of the playoffs again. But they have not made the big free agency splash many have hoped for. Which free agents should the Mariners end the […]

Although he’s been the star in which the New York Mets have built their last few contending teams around, first baseman Pete Alonso still remains a free agent. He recently turned 30 and is one of the majors’ best power hitters. With outfielder Juan Soto now calling Citi Field home, and superstar Francisco Lindor also […]

Most of this off season’s big free agents have signed new deals, most notably outfielder Juan Soto’s record-breaking pact with the New York Mets. Even with names like Pete Alonso, Alex Bregman and Roki Sasaki on the market, the pace of signings has slowed down a bit. This reportedly has had an effect on how […]

The Atlanta Braves are picking up former All-Star first baseman Garrett Cooper, per FanSided. Cooper is signing a minor-league deal with the team, so it’s not certain if he will see plate appearances for the club. The contract includes an invite to spring training. Cooper was a free agent looking for a home. In the […]

Hot stove season continues to simmer, as most of the big names have locked in their long-term, big money deals. Yet the secondary market continues to move forward, as bullpen help has been particularly sought after. One name reportedly drawing interest is veteran left-hander Brooks Raley. According to the Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies did their part in the regular season, winning the NL East with a 95-67 record. This led to a first-round bye in the postseason, and home-field advantage against the New York Mets in the Division Series. Unfortunately, the Phillies did not rise to the occasion, as the Mets beat them 3-1. Once […]

As this off season’s hot stove continues to simmer, a couple of thoughts began to illuminate what could happen next winter. One major storyline could be the free agency of first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The Toronto Blue Jays, his current team, would love to have him back. So would at least two thirds of […]

The San Francisco Giants officially announced the signing of veteran ace Justin Verlander to a one-year, $15 million deal on Saturday. To make room on the 40-man roster, the team designated catcher/outfielder Blake Sabol for assignment. “The Justin Verlander deal (one year, $15 million) is official. To clear a roster spot, the Giants DFA’d Blake […]

Many Athletics fans are still struggling to accept the franchise’s move out of Oakland, as they continue to lash out at ownership. If one looks beyond the heartbreak, though, they will see a glimmer of hope. A 19-win increase in 2024 sneakily positions the embattled ballclub for a potentially interesting 2025 MLB season. Brent Rooker […]

The New York Yankees had a solid season in 2024 that allowed them to compete for yet another World Series title. However, after getting through the American League playoffs by beating the Kansas City Royals and the Cleveland Guardians, the Yankees fell apart in the World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Yankees getting over […]

The Boston Red Sox are going to have a new look to their pitching staff in 2025. Lucas Giolito hopes to take his spot at the head of the rotation for the American League East team. Giolito is anxious to show what he can do after missing the 2024 season after undergoing an internal brace […]

The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies contain two of the highest payrolls in MLB. The Atlanta Braves rank in the top-10. Translation: competing in the National League East is a brutal endeavor. The Washington Nationals will not battle those franchises with their checkbook, but they are making low-key moves that can make them a […]

While the Boston Red Sox could be in the market for Nolan Arenado, there also have been trade rumors involving first baseman Triston Casas. As the trade buzz surrounding Red Sox star in Casas has been around for a while, he would speak about the speculation to the media. Casas spoke to the media on […]

The Boston Red Sox won the Garrett Crochet sweepstakes earlier this offseason, trading for the southpaw in early December in exchange for several prospects. The former Chicago White Sox ace will now become the main man in Alex Cora’s rotation and hopefully, he’ll be able to help this ball club get back to the playoffs. […]

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora wants his third baseman to stay right where he is. Cora is dismissing the idea of moving Rafael Devers away from playing third base, per The Athletic. Cora and the Red Sox’s front office are trying to manage a roster that will lead the club back to the World […]

A well-traveled relief pitcher is getting some intense interest this Major League Baseball offseason. Former New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Tommy Kahnle has eight teams wanting to talk to him about a deal, per the New York Post. The market for relief pitchers is starting to gain some steam, and Kahnle is […]

In order to get back to the postseason in 2025, the Baltimore Orioles need another arm or two added to their pitching staff. Particularly in the bullpen, as closer Felix Bautista makes his way back from Tommy John surgery. News that the team had agreed to terms with pitcher Jeff Hoffman to a three-year deal, […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star first baseman Freddie Freeman and his wife, Chelsea, are contributing significant donations to support fire relief efforts in Los Angeles. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that Freddie and Chelsea are donating $300,000 to support fire relief efforts, with $100,000 allocated to each of three organizations. Freddie Freeman and his family donating to […]

Boston Red Sox ownership went into the offseason with their checkbook in hand, hopeful to add a top free agent like Juan Soto or Max Fried. Both All-Stars decided to take a monster bite out of the Big Apple instead, forcing the front office to scramble for a back-up plan. Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were reportedly closing in on a contract with Jeff Hoffman on Friday afternoon. The move certainly made sense. Hoffman, a former first-round pick of Toronto, has a familiarity with the organization despite never suiting up for them. His role was to be determined, as some teams had interest in making Hoffman […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been one of the most disappointing teams in MLB over the last few years, and now there is a lot of buzz about what the team will look like heading into the 2025 season. The Blue Jays recently answered the biggest of those questions when they agreed to a deal […]