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The Chicago Cubs reached the postseason for the first time in five years in 2025, winning their first playoff series since 2017. However, Chicago faces several significant roster questions this offseason. Kyle Tucker’s future with the team is the most pressing concern. However, Shota Imanaga could also move on. Chicago is awaiting Imanaga’s decision after […]

A dispute over testimony from Los Angeles Angels vice president for human resources Deborah Johnston has intensified as the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of former pitcher Tyler Skaggs enters its sixth week. The conflict stems from a perjury accusation raised by the Skaggs family’s attorney, Rusty Hardin, regarding Johnston’s statements about the […]

The Seattle Mariners have made their first, and most critical, offseason splash. In a move that was a top priority, Seattle is officially bringing back first baseman Josh Naylor on a massive new contract. This was the one deal Jerry Dipoto had to get done in Mariners free agency, and it secures a core player […]

The Boston Red Sox are currently in the early stages of what could be a highly consequential offseason for the future direction of the franchise. Boston didn’t make it past the Wild Card round this year, losing to the bitter rival New York Yankees in three games and opening a slew of questions for what […]

The New York Yankees fell short of the World Series and and the ALCS this year. A year ago, the Yankees were in the World Series and lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers, so them playing baseball late in October is still the expectation in the Bronx. With free agency here, they are a team […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have all the ammunition they need to swing a deal for Washington Nationals ace MacKenzie Gore. After winning back-to-back World Series championships, Los Angeles knows that acquiring elite starting pitching remains their best path to a third consecutive title and matching the 1998-2000 Yankees. Gore represents exactly the type of controllable, […]

Dylan Cease represents the exact type of pitcher the Los Angeles Dodgers should be targeting this offseason, and if they’re willing to make a calculated investment, they can pry him away from the San Diego Padres. The right-handed starter finished the 2025 season with a 4.55 ERA in limited action, which has artificially suppressed his […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are always on the hunt for their next move in their never-ending bid to improve the roster. The reigning World Series champion is the most feared team in MLB for a reason, and on Sunday, they made a trade with the Seattle Mariners that seems rather curious but perhaps sets them […]

The Seattle Mariners traded for Josh Naylor at the MLB Trade Deadline in an effort to win the World Series. Seattle fell short of doing so, falling in the ALCS to the Toronto Blue Jays. However, Naylor had a significant impact on Seattle’s success. And it appears as if this impact will continue in 2026. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers just won the World Series for the second year in a row. That won’t stop the team from adding talent to the roster, though. With a seemingly unlimited payroll, the Dodgers have been adding all of the best talent in free agency and through the trade market over the last couple […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are showing strong interest in veteran reliever Raisel Iglesias as they evaluate bullpen upgrades following their run to the World Series. “According to sources, the Toronto Blue Jays have emerged as a strong suitor for Cuban reliever Raisel Iglesias. Toronto is actively pursuing the veteran right-hander as they look to reinforce […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are working this offseason to offload some of their veterans. One member of the Cardinals who may be leaving town soon is utility player and All-Star Brendan Donovan. One team possibly trading with the Redbirds for Donovan is the Pittsburgh Pirates, per MLB Trade Rumors. “In-division trades typically aren’t especially common, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies’ season came to an abrupt end when the team lost the NLDS on an Orion Kerkering error. Now Philadelphia faces significant lineup changes as the team must decide how to move forward with its aging roster. Kyle Schwarber is the Phillies’ top priority in free agency. The veteran DH finished second in […]

The New York Mets regressed in 2025. After reaching the NLCS the previous season, New York failed to make the playoffs in a disappointing campaign. Now the Mets are confronted with key roster decisions in a pivotal offseason. The biggest question facing the team involves Pete Alonso. The All-Star first baseman spent his entire seven-year career […]

Though it feels like the Los Angeles Dodgers just won the World Series last week, free agency is in full swing in MLB, with the team having already lost multiple key contributors from their 2025 campaign like Justin Dean and Ben Rortvedt to the San Francisco Giants and Cincinnati Reds, respectively. While it will be […]

The Atlanta Braves struggled throughout the 2025 season, stumbling to a 76-86 record. The often consistent Braves missed the postseason, but they feature enough talent to bounce back in 2026. With that being said, the Braves would benefit from making a few roster upgrades, such as trading for Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan. The […]

The Athletics have made a veteran addition to their offseason roster plan. MLB.com’s Martín Gallegos reported Saturday that the club reached a deal with Joey Meneses, a 33-year-old first baseman and outfielder formerly with the Washington Nationals. Gallegos shared the news on X (formerly known as Twitter), confirming the structure of the contract and summarizing […]

Kiké Hernández enjoyed a glorious beginning to his fall, winning his third World Series ring after the Los Angeles Dodgers edged out the Toronto Blue Jays in an all-time great Game 7 on Nov. 1, but he will spend the rest of his year, and part of 2026, recovering. The free-agent utility man revealed on […]

2025 was another rough season for the Pittsburgh Pirates and their fans. For the second season in a row, the team finished last in the NL Central, this time at 71-91. The Pirates’ performance led to manager Derek Shelton being fired a few weeks into the season, with Don Kelly taking over. Sophomore ace Paul […]

Seattle Mariners superstar catcher and 2025 AL MVP runner-up Cal Raleigh opened up about who brought the most energy to the clubhouse during a memorable 2025 season — one that saw Seattle come just a game short of its first World Series appearance in franchise history. Jomboy Media’s Sarah Wilson later shared Raleigh’s answer on […]

The Cleveland Guardians are expected to face a pivotal offseason, but one key player might not be going anywhere. Despite ongoing Steven Kwan trade rumors, new insight suggests the front office could keep their Gold Glove outfielder in 2026 as the organization looks to reshape its lineup. On MLB Network’s MLB Tonight, Zack Meisel of […]

As Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes won the NL Cy Young award, there has been massive speculation in the baseball world about the team finally spending money to build around the star. While rumors around the Pirates’ spending habits this winter will be talked about, sports analyst Pat McAfee poked fun at the team. While […]

The Boston Red Sox improved last season and made it back into the postseason after a four-year absence. However, they lost to the New York Yankees in the Wild Card round and that’s simply not good enough for manager Alex Cora, his players or Red Sox fans. The Red Sox are expected to be active […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers should make an aggressive play for Cleveland Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan this offseason. The Guardians held firm on their asking price during the July trade deadline, demanding top-tier prospect assets for their two-time All-Star outfielder. Los Angeles has the prospect depth and major league flexibility to construct a package that […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers stand as prime contenders to land Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez this offseason. With a championship-contending core and a loaded prospect pool, Los Angeles possesses both the financial flexibility and the organizational depth required to land one of the most coveted arms on the trade market heading into winter. Lopez, […]

The Atlanta Braves have an opportunity to make a splash this offseason by addressing their rotation needs through a blockbuster trade with the Minnesota Twins. With general manager Alex Anthopoulos prioritizing starting pitching and a shortstop, acquiring elite right-hander Pablo Lopez would significantly strengthen Atlanta’s prospects for contention. The 29-year-old Lopez remains one of the […]

The Boston Red Sox face a pivotal decision regarding outfielder Jarren Duran as the 2026 season approaches, and the Houston Astros stand ready with a compelling trade proposal that could reshape both franchises. The Astros, searching for elite offensive upgrades after Kyle Tucker’s departure to the Chicago Cubs, have identified Duran as the missing piece […]

The Chicago Cubs remain focused on pitching upgrades in the 2025 offseason, and a name generating buzz is former San Diego Padres starter Michael King. After declining his mutual option earlier this month to become a free agent, King has drawn interest from several clubs — and the Cubs appear to be among them. In […]

After watching Shohei Ohtani win another MVP award, some fans around MLB wondered how long the Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way unicorn would remain the de facto NL front runner, or when their favorite, be that Kyle Schwarber, Juan Soto, or another premier player, would have a shot at the honor. Well, in the opinion of […]

The Houston Astros are coming off an underperforming season. In the end, they finished with an 87-75 record, 2nd in the AL West, and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016.  As a result, they are looking to make some additions and/or subtractions in trades and free agency. One of those purported to […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have swung big in several offseasons, only to spin around and whiff a la John Kruk in the 1993 All-Star Game, which is coincidentally the last year this franchise won a championship. But perhaps this winter will truly be different. Following a fantastic campaign that ended agonizingly short of a World […]

The word “unexplainable” is overused in sports. Tom Brady’s metamorphosis from a sixth-round draft pick to the greatest quarterback of all-time is in a class of its own, but it is a bit easier to fathom when one considers No. 12’s unparalleled work ethic, and the tutelage of iconic New England Patriots head coach Bill […]

It didn’t take long for Roman Anthony to make an impact on the Boston Red Sox. He caught the eye of many around the baseball world, including Red Sox legend David Ortiz. Boston made sure Anthony doesn’t leave town anytime soon, signing him to an eight-year, $130 million contract extension. Ortiz is a fan of […]

As the Cleveland Guardians lost in the AL Wild Card series to the Detroit Tigers, the season still marked another productive and successful season for star Jose Ramirez. After Guardians skipper Stephen Vogt won AL manager of the year for the second consecutive year, Ramirez was also award-hunting for MVP, though it would go to […]

New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge won his third American League MVP Award on Thursday night, and furthered his case as one of the best players in franchise history. According to MLB Network, the Yankees’ slugger became only the fourth individual in team history ever to win the MVP Award three times, joining Yogi Berra, […]

After the Detroit Tigers lost in the ALDS to the Seattle Mariners, all the talk has turned to Tarik Skubal and his future in Detroit. But insiders have indicated they would be surprised to see the Tigers trade Skubal in the MLB offseason, according to a post by the MLB Network. “I’m still gonna be […]

The New York Mets are currently in the opening stages of what could be a highly consequential offseason for the future direction of the franchise. New York is coming off of a disastrous 2025 MLB season in which they missed out on the playoffs altogether despite having shelled out a record-breaking contract to free agent […]

With rumors around the St. Louis Cardinals and the offseason in regards to players the team would acquire, one pitcher that could be in contention is Ryan Helsley. As the rumors with the Cardinals will no doubt continue throughout the winter, the pitcher himself will reveal the chances of a reunion. It wasn’t that long […]

There is perhaps no bigger name in the 2026 free agency class than slugger Kyle Tucker. It didn’t take long for his name to get connected to the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. However, the Dodgers may take a different approach as they build their roster. Tucker is sure to command one of […]