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It is no secret in baseball circles that the New York Yankees’ top priority is to re-sign Juan Soto this offseason. In fact, bringing the 26-year-old superstar back might solely determine whether the reigning American League champions had a successful offseason. Bench coach Brad Ausmus knows it. Ausmus spoke to MLB Network Radio and confirmed […]

Outside of Juan Soto, starting pitcher Corbin Burnes is arguably the top free agent this offseason, and the incumbent Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly are the two prominent teams when it comes to the starting pitcher’s market. “I think Lauren there are two teams that stand above the others, those are the Baltimore […]

Veteran right-handed pitcher Nick Martinez will be staying with the Cincinnati Reds for at least one more season. That is after he has reportedly accepted the qualifying offer from the National League Central division club, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. In another report, Cuban Baseball Insider Francys Romero said that Martinez’s qualifying offer from […]

The 2024 season was a major disappointment for the Toronto Blue Jays. After posting a winning season in each of the past four seasons heading into 2024, the Blue Jays fell all the way down to fifth place in the AL East with a subpar 74-88 record. This makes all their whiffs in free agency […]

Alex Bregman hits free agency after nine amazing years with the Houston Astros. He was a key part of each of the seven trips to the ALCS, including both World Series teams. Now, he is open to leaving the team if the right deal comes along. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported Monday that Bregman is […]

The Houston Astros made a strong push last season to regain their American League crown, but the Detroit Tigers were trying to stage a coup of their own. Now, the team that has served as the standard in the Junior Circuit for more than half a decade is navigating a significant and possibly emotional offseason. […]

The Baltimore Orioles disappointed in 2024, falling short of their high expectations in the AL Wild Card Series. They started the year by trading for Corbin Burnes and he was one of the few players to not falter down the stretch. As the pitcher hits free agency, the Orioles have a massive decision to make. […]

The San Diego Padres locked horns with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS and almost took them down. Their offense faltered in the final two games, blowing a 2-1 series lead and losing in five games. After a fantastic regular season, it was another disappointing postseason for San Diego. The Padres must improve by […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series in part because of Walker Buehler and his October performance. After a brutal season coming off Tommy John surgery, Buehler struggled in the NLDS against the Padres. By the end of the postseason, he was closing out the clinching game to win the title. As Walker Buehler […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series in part because of the addition of Jack Flaherty. The LA native started the season with the Tigers and went to his hometown team in a deadline deal. After winning a game in the World Series and NLCS, he is a free agent once again. Jack Flaherty’s […]

The New York Yankees are trying to work out a deal that would keep Juan Soto in pinstripes. New York is rumored to be re-working that offer in light of the fact that the New York Mets met with Soto on Saturday, per Z101 Digital. The Yankees are hoping to offer Soto a deal that […]

By most metrics, the New York Yankees had a successful season in 2024. The Bronx Bombers won 94 games and made it to the World Series, where they ran out of steam against the buzzsaw Los Angeles Dodgers. Brian Cashman will look to retool his squad this offseason and make another run at the Fall […]

It’s no secret that the New York Mets want to sign Juan Soto this offseason. Now, some details are coming out about how the franchise is working to lure Soto away from the Yankees. New York management met with Soto in California on Saturday, per the New York Post. Mets owner Steve Cohen met personally […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are entering the offseason with a clear need to solidify their infield, particularly at third base. With the uncertainty surrounding the long-term options at the hot corner, Nolan Arenado of the St. Louis Cardinals may seem like an ideal target. A perennial All-Star with exceptional defensive skills and consistent offensive production, […]

The “St. Louis Cardinals Way” does not exist anymore, or at least at this current moment. Back-to-back seasons without a playoff appearance indicate that it is time for a change. The organization has every reason to initiate a rebuild and start preparing for a National League Central division that should become quite interesting in the […]

The Boston Red Sox are gearing up for what could be their most active offseason in years, and manager Alex Cora is confident the team is prepared to make significant moves. Appearing at Boston College on Saturday for a leadership conference hosted by the Latin American Business Club, Cora hinted at an ambitious approach to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly agreed to a contract with former Boston Red Sox and Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Joe Jacques, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. “Left-handed reliever Joe Jacques signs a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, who have given him an invite to their big-league camp next spring. He […]

Free-agent pitcher Charlie Morton, who has played for the Atlanta Braves for the last four seasons, will try to pitch in MLB next season despite just having turned 41 years old. 92.9 The Game’s Grant McAuley posted on X, formerly Twitter, that the veteran pitcher admitted he may have retired sooner had he had more […]

The 2024-25 MLB offseason is going to be highlighted by Juan Soto’s free agency, which is expected to see the superstar outfielder command a massive contract. There are several suitors for his services, and two of them in the Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox already held meetings with Soto as they begin their […]

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes is revealing some interesting information about a rival pitcher. Skenes said that after he showed his fastball grip to the Cubs’ Shota Imanaga, the hurler then went out and no-hit the Pirates. This is wild … Shota Imanaga asked Paul Skenes to show him his fastball grip. Imanaga no-hit the […]

After a strong finish to the 2024 season, Julio Rodriguez isn’t taking the Seattle Mariners lightly when looking ahead to the 2025 MLB season, per MLB.com’s Daniel Kramer. “I feel like we ended on a really good note as a team,” Rodríguez said. “And I feel like, if you take that over six months, I […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have made a notable addition to their front office, hiring former Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell as Vice President of Baseball Operations and Assistant General Manager. The news signals a strategic move by the Blue Jays as they bolster their leadership team. “Blue Jays are hiring David Bell as VP [of] […]

The Baltimore Orioles used to play in one of the most hitter-friendly ball parks in the major leagues. That changed three years ago when the Orioles moved back the left field fences in order to give pitchers and defenses a better chance of succeeding. After moving it back, the Orioles plan to bring left-field wall […]

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Brusdar Graterol’s 2024 season was marred with shoulder issues. However, despite spending the majority of the regular season on the injured list and missing the NLDS and NLCS, Graterol was able to play a role in World Series to help the Dodgers take down the New York Yankees. Graterol had right […]

The Atlanta Braves are preparing for the possibility of losing superb starting pitcher Max Fried in free agency, but they might already have a backup plan in mind. Following a turbulent 2024 season, the organization is expressing interest in another World Series champion. The Braves have their sights on Walker Buehler, per MLB Network’s Jon […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are sending their fans on a hunt for a baseball card. After a spectacular rookie season, Paul Skenes has become a superstar for the Bucos and fans are clamoring for his cards. One lucky fan is going to get a trade offer of a lifetime from the team if they find a […]

The Chicago White Sox surprisingly did not end up trading Garrett Crochet during the 2024 season. But now, it seems like it is almost a guarantee that Crochet will be moved during the offseason. However, the Yankees do not appear to be a legitimate contender in the Crochet trade market according to Bryan Hoch of […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are at a critical juncture as the MLB offseason unfolds. The free agency of superstar Juan Soto represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire one of baseball’s most electrifying players. However, with fierce competition from deep-pocketed teams like the New York Yankees and New York Mets, securing Soto’s talents will require an […]

The New York Mets are firmly in the Juan Soto free agency sweepstakes. With the richest owner in baseball, Steve Cohen, stroking the checks, fans know they could get the 26-year-old on a massive contract. Cohen and team president David Stearns have a meeting scheduled with Soto but a different front office member made headlines […]

While many believe that the New York Mets and the New York Yankees are the two clear favorites to sign Juan Soto, there could be a dark horse candidate. The Boston Red Sox reportedly met with Soto on Thursday, and could be in play to sign the superstar free agent. One of the reasons why […]

The Boston Red Sox are one of the many teams trying to sign superstar free agent Juan Soto this offseason. Details have begun to emerge about the first meeting between the two sides. The Red Sox met with Soto and his agent, Scott Boras, on Thursday night in Southern California according to Sean McAdam of […]

Before the playoffs started, it looked as if there was a ceiling for the Cleveland Guardians– one that did not quite reach the World Series. A restricted payroll, injuries, lack of starting pitching depth, and offensive inconsistency presaged postseason turbulence. Those concerns became October weaknesses in the American League Championship Series. And yet, they still […]

Juan Soto is the undisputed best free agent of this year’s class. Not only is he coming off a season in which he tallied 41 home runs and 109 runs batted in on an elite slash line of .288/.419/.569, his age of 26 years old also makes him a rarity on the free-agent market — […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers secured the World Series title in the same year they made significant offseason acquisitions, such as signing Shohei Ohtani and several other key players. Mookie Betts is optimistic that the team will remain a dominant force in MLB throughout the decade, and possibly even longer. Mookie Betts saying that the Dodgers […]

Shohei Ohtani had a remarkable debut season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. After falling short of the playoffs in six seasons with the Los Angeles Angels, Ohtani led the Dodgers to the National League Pennant with one of the greatest offensive campaigns in baseball history. The superstar DH then capped off his legendary season with […]

A catastrophic showing in the playoffs will overshadow the sensational season that closer Emmanuel Clase enjoyed in 2024, at least as far as many MLB fans are concerned, but the Cleveland Guardians are proud of their guy. They spotlighted the right-hander after he took home his second American League Reliever of the Year Award in […]

The Baltimore Orioles once again made it to the postseason, to only be taken out in their first round of action by the Kansas City Royals. There are a number of spots where the team could improve, including adding arms to the starting rotation. Ace Corbin Burnes is a free agent, and he could potentially […]

One might assume that the New York Yankees bought themselves a brief period of leniency from their fan base after winning their first American League pennant in 15 years. Quite the contrary, people now expect them to capitalize on their October revival and put the finishing touches on a championship team. Losing the Juan Soto […]

After the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series, the Yankees plan to adjust their roster in the hopes of making it back there next season, but with different results. To do that, though, they must first re-sign Juan Soto and hope he agrees to a new deal. Otherwise, they’ll probably lose their best hitter […]