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Pitcher Roki Sasaki is the next star to make the jump from Japan to Major League Baseball. With Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto starring for the champion Los Angeles Dodgers, smart money is on Sasaki heading to Hollywood. Their biggest rivals, the San Diego Padres, are in the conversation as well. GM AJ Preller is […]

The Minnesota Twins had an epic collapse that kept them out of the playoffs. While the Tigers were stealing wins, hearts, and headlines, Minnesota was collapsing. Part of the issue for the team was their starting rotation, which saw losses and poor performances change the team’s landscape. Now, the Twins should trade for a starting […]

The Cleveland Guardians had an excellent season, defying many of the preseason expectations that were made of the team. Manager Stephen Vogt brought a jolt to the dugout and locker room, and many young contributors stepped up in both the lineup and in the pitching staff. A new era of Guardians baseball has arrived, and […]

The Milwaukee Brewers surprised everyone by winning the National League Central in 2024. After trading Corbin Burnes, few expected them to be in the playoff race. They ran away with the division because of some incredible performances. One was from shortstop Willy Adames, who had a 118 OPS+ and played solid defense. Brewers manager Pat […]

The Texas Rangers are reportedly close to securing a deal with one of the offseason’s quietly popular free agents. According to MLB insider Jon Morosi, Luis Curvelo, a young reliever who has spent six seasons in the minor leagues within the Seattle Mariners system, is on the verge of signing a major-league contract with the […]

The Detroit Tigers had a spectacular 2024 season. From nine games below .500 in August to the American League Division Series, they brought some baseball magic back to the Motor City. There is plenty to be excited about after the season but one of their starters was not one of them. Veteran Kenta Maeda fell […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks missed the playoffs in 2024 after a spectacular run to the World Series the year before. They missed the postseason by just one game, falling short in the final series of the season. While it was not a disastrous season for Arizona, they do need to make improvements for 2025. The Diamondbacks […]

After a disappointing 2024 campaign, former Miami Marlins manager Skip Schumaker decided to leave the organization. On Sunday, the Marlins found his replacement. Miami has hired Clayton McCullough as their new manager, via Alden Gonzalez of ESPN. He most recently served as the Los Angeles Dodgers first base coach, winning the World Series in 2024. […]

The Kansas City Royals made a 30-win improvement in 2o24 and finally returned to the playoffs. While it was a disappointing end in the ALDS, the future is bright for KC. Bobby Witt Jr will likely finish second in AL MVP voting, Vinnie Pasquantino had an excellent season, and their pitching staff was strong. The […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2024 World Series but already have their eyes on 2025. There is no shortage of stars on their roster but surrounding pieces are the difference in winning a championship. Trade deadline acquisition Tommy Edman won the NLCS MVP, proving that point for LA. This offseason, the Dodgers should go […]

The New York Yankees are coming off a heartbreaking World Series loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The team fell apart in Game 5, blowing a five-run lead. That led to a gentlemen’s sweep by the Dodgers, and Los Angeles won its eighth Fall Classic. Now that the MLB’s offseason is in full swing, the […]

While speaking with Keyshawn Johnson on his All Facts, No Brakes podcast, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Jack Flaherty discussed Juan Soto’s upcoming free agent contract and how it will upend the player value market. “(Juan Soto) should make $600 million. He’s 26, you look at what Bryce made, $330M. It’s the same type of timeline. […]

The Houston Astros and Major League Baseball legend Reggie Jackson are parting ways, and Jackson is opening up about the reason why. Jackson says he wanted to spend more time with his family in California. The famed former New York Yankee worked for the Houston franchise as a front office executive. Interestingly, Jackson isn’t ruling […]

The New York Yankees are pushing hard to re-sign Juan Soto this offseason in free agency. The team is rumored however to be looking at other options in case they fail. There are three specific players the Yankees are rumored to be targeting, per MLB Network. "If you imagine the Yankees NOT signing Juan Soto. […]

Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners became the third catcher since 2011 to win the Rawlings Platinum Glove Award, making him the first Mariner to earn the honor. The announcement, made on Friday night, follows Raleigh’s earlier recognition with the American League Gold Glove Award for his performance at catcher. The many hours Raleigh has […]

The Hot Stove season in MLB has already started. The Los Angeles Angels signed Kyle Hendricks, for instance. And we have already seen some action on the trade front. However, one of the more interesting storylines early on has been the MLB future of Japanese star Roki Sasaki. We now have an answer straight from […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are aiming to strengthen various areas of their roster, including their starting rotation, as they prepare for the 2025 season. The Blue Jays have expressed interest in free agent starting pitcher Max Fried of the Atlanta Braves. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, Fried is drawing interest from […]

Coming off their 4-1 victory over the New York Yankees in the 2024 World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers have been celebrating their latest championship almost non-stop. The guy who came in and shut the door for them in Game 5 was starter Walker Buehler, and now it seems like he and the Dodgers are […]

Longtime Chicago Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks officially joined the Los Angeles Angels this week, signaling a decisive shift from his former team. The Angels completed a $2.5 million, one-year deal with Hendricks on Thursday. Although Hendricks has a deep affection for Chicago, he’s also a realist. Aware of how his recent struggles — particularly a […]

An MLB franchise does not languish in irrelevance for a decade without having a slew of organizational problems, but the biggest issue that has faced the Los Angeles Angels in their lengthy run of incompetence is an inability to build a formidable starting pitching rotation. Signing Kyle Hendricks to a one-year $2.5 million contract is […]

While it was a down year for the Los Angeles Angels, shortstop Zach Neto developed into one of the more pivotal hitters in the team’s lineup. However, he may not have an opportunity to double down on his success to start the 2025 season. Neto underwent shoulder surgery on Wednesday and is in danger of […]

The San Diego Padres have secured a significant piece of their future coaching setup, finalizing a multiyear contract with esteemed pitching coach Ruben Niebla, according to sources at MLB.com. This deal underscores the Padres’ commitment to continuity within their coaching ranks, though the team prefers to announce such agreements alongside other staff decisions. Niebla, set […]

As the high-stakes free agency battle for Juan Soto heats up, both New York powerhouses are actively vying for the superstar’s commitment. Hal Steinbrenner, owner of the New York Yankees, is preparing to meet with Soto and his agent, Scott Boras, signaling the Yankees’ serious intent to keep Soto in the Bronx. This meeting is […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are naming Preston Mattingly the franchise’s new general manager, per MLB.com. Mattingly is the son of New York Yankees legend and coach Don Mattingly. Preston is getting the official title of Vice President and General Manager. The Phillies announced a series of front-office moves on Friday that also include promotions naming new […]

The St Louis Cardinals missed the playoffs again in 2024. They have now been outside the postseason in consecutive seasons and five times in nine years. Their organization is changing directions, hiring Chaim Bloom to revamp their development program. Pitcher Sonny Gray is a trade candidate after a solid season, but the Cardinals’ veteran is […]

The Atlanta Braves were previously mentioned as a potential landing destination for starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi in MLB free agency. On Friday, Jon Morosi of MLB Network explained why the fit makes sense. “I love the fit for the Atlanta Braves with Nathan Eovaldi,” Morosi said. “Remember where the Braves are right now. Max Fried, […]

The New York Yankees are already making moves to bolster their bullpen as the offseason gets underway, with Carlos Estévez emerging as a key target. This interest comes when the Yankees seek to solidify their pitching staff to address some of the vulnerabilities exposed during their postseason run. “Carlos Estévez is among the (many) free […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees in the 2024 World Series. Freddie Freeman’s walk-off grand slam in Game 1 of the Fall Classic completely shifted the momentum, as Los Angeles earned a 6-3 victory to stun New York. There is one especially interesting element of Freeman’s incredible moment, though. For anyone who […]

Many have believed that the San Francisco Giants would be paying up for top free agents this offseason. The Giants have even been linked to superstar free agent Juan Soto. However, that may not be the reality for the Giants and new president of baseball operations Buster Posey according to a report from Andrew Baggarly […]

The New York Yankees announced on Friday that they are exercising manager Aaron Boone’s club option for the 2025 season. This move confirms that even after a disastrous World Series performance, Boone will be back as the Yankees’ manager for at least one more season. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman addressed the decision to bring […]

Former Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander is reportedly drawing interest from multiple teams in MLB free agency. Santander is fresh off a strong 2024 All-Star season and is expected to receive a lucrative contract in free agency. Juggernauts such as the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees will be linked to him, but a […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone has officially confirmed his return to the helm for another season, expressing gratitude and readiness to push the team towards postseason glory. His commitment comes amidst varied public speculation about his future with the franchise after a season that saw tremendous highs but ended in a disappointing loss in […]

The landscape of MLB free agency is rife with strategic maneuvers, and Alex Bregman’s latest openness to positional flexibility could significantly widen his market appeal this offseason. As reported by Bob Nightengale of USA Today, Bregman, recently having undergone elbow surgery to remove bone chips, is not only recovering but also willing to make a […]

It was a celebratory moment when the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series as they beat the New York Yankees in a dominant five-game span.  While people such as Dodgers manager Dave Roberts already made predictions for next seasons’s World Series, he reflected with star Mookie Betts on his podcast about how nervous he […]

The Boston Red Sox are expected to be one of the most active teams in free agency this offseason. Now, add free agent shortstop Willy Adames to the list of available players the Red Sox are interested in. MLB Network insider Jon Morosi explains how even with shortstop Trevor Story and shortstop Marcelo Mayer, the […]

The New York Yankees won the American League pennant for the first time since 2009 this season. Their defensive blunders in Game 5 of the World Series made massive headlines and their manager took a lot of blame. Despite that, the Yankees decided to exercise the club option on Aaron Boone and keep him for […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks came painfully close to returning to the playoffs in 2024. After a surprising run to the National League pennant, they struggled at the beginning of the season. Now, they’re looking to make massive improvements for 2025. Will Sammon and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reported that the Diamondbacks are considering a trade […]

Devin Williams is one of the best relievers in MLB. The Milwaukee Brewers were competitive in 2024, but they do not often sign their stars to long-term contracts. With Williams set to enter free agency following the 2025 season, the Brewers closer has emerged as a popular trade candidate. According to Will Sammon and Patrick […]

The New York Mets have been linked to a reunion with first baseman Pete Alonso. Additionally, the Mets have been rumored to be a serious candidate in the Juan Soto free agency sweepstakes. While signing at least one of the stars would benefit the team, New York has other roster needs to address as well. […]