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Andrew McCutchen is already 37 years old, so the veteran centerfielder is closer to the end of his career than its beginning. One would think that he would want to latch onto a contending team as a depth piece via free agency so he could compete for a World Series title in the twilight of […]

Only one team was going to be the lucky one to land former Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani. The crosstown Los Angeles Dodgers were the fortunate ones to acquire the reigning AL MVP, but acquiring Ohtani as well as Tyler Glasnow and Manuel Margot will not guarantee the Dodgers an NL pennant or a […]

The Boston Red Sox traded Mookie Betts and David Price to the Los Angeles Dodgers prior to the 2020 season. In the deal, Boston acquired outfielder Alex Verdugo, catcher Connor Wong, and infielder Jeter Downs. All three players were highly-regarded prospects, but now two of them are with the New York Yankees. Boston traded Verdugo […]

The San Diego Padres are continuing to make moves to improve their roster amid MLB Free Agency. San Diego made a blockbuster move by trading Juan Soto in exchange for several pitchers. The Padres are now closing in on a deal with coveted relief pitcher Yuki Matsui. The Padres continue to come close to an […]

What is going on with Blake Snell’s free agency? Typically, a reigning Cy Young winner would be the most discussed player in free agency, but Snell’s market has been reduced to whispers and rumors for the most part. In fact, some reports have even stated that teams such as the Los Angeles Dodgers and Seattle […]

The Los Angeles Angels are looking for ways to maintain their team after the departure of Shohei Ohtani. The Angels are interested in adding San Diego Padres starting pitcher Blake Snell to the roster. Snell would be a transformational piece for LA. However, will they be able to sign him amid the sharks of MLB […]

It was previously reported that Andrew McCutchen and the Pittsburgh Pirates were expected to agree to a contract. On Tuesday, it was announced that the former MVP and Pittsburgh did indeed agree to a one-year, $5 million contract in MLB free agency, per Pirates beat writer Jason Mackey of Post-Gazette Sports. The move comes after […]

Chicago White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease has been on the trade market this offseason and, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Atlanta Braves and Baltimore Orioles are considered the favorites: “The Chicago White Sox, who are shopping ace Dylan Cease, were disappointed seeing that the Dodgers sent promising young starter Ryan Pepiot to […]

Behind all the pomp and circumstance of a big MLB trade comes the details of how or why a move happens. A lot goes into facilitating these deals and the Los Angeles Dodgers had plenty of hoops to jump through before officially acquiring starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow. Outside of all the trade compensation and the […]

Will the St. Louis Cardinals make any more moves in MLB free agency? St. Louis has already added some pitching help, bringing in Sonny Gray, Lance Lynn, and Kyle Gibson. Adding pitching was St. Louis’ top priority heading into the offseason following the team’s abysmal 2023 season. Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak recently […]

The Yoshinobu Yamamoto free agency sweepstakes are heating up. Yamamoto, the best free agent pitcher available, is expected to receive a lucrative contract. The question is which team will end up signing him? The New York Mets are one of the favorites to sign Yamamoto. They have reportedly made some interesting pitches to Yamamoto, as […]

We are heading towards the end of Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s free agency, as the Japanese pitcher was open to begin taking formal offers from teams on Monday, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Since Shohei Ohtani signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the attention has turned to Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who by most reports, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have made two big moves this offseason, signing Shohei Ohtani to a massive contract with significant deferrals, and trading for Tyler Glasnow from the Tampa Bay Rays and extending him. However, the Dodgers are still looking to add more help in the starting pitching department to bolster the roster for 2024. […]

The San Francisco Giants missed out on Shohei Ohtani and are in hot pursuit of star Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, but that hasn’t stopped them from making other acquisitions. The Giants today agreed to a deal with Tom Murphy, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com: “Tom Murphy has a two-year, $8 million deal with the […]

The New York Yankees gave up key players in order to acquire Juan Soto in a trade with the San Diego Padres. The Yankees gambled by giving up key pitching prospects, which makes it important that they make every effort to extend Soto long-term.  Resigning Soto will go a long way in determining whether the […]

The Baltimore Orioles and Kansas City Royals are in agreement on a trade, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. Baltimore is receiving RHP Jonathan Heasley for minor league RHP Cesar Espinal. The Orioles’ acquisition of Heasley adds depth to their bullpen. He also could be a candidate to start. Heasley started 21 games in 2022 for […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates made a big move in MLB free agency. The Pirates, who have been relatively quiet over the past few offseasons, are reportedly in agreement on a contract with pitcher Martin Perez, per Robert Murray of FanSided. Mark Feinsand of MLB Network later reported that the agreed-upon deal is a one-year contract worth […]

The Baltimore Orioles are coming off of one of their best seasons in recent memory with 101 wins and an AL East title. With their future looking bright, the Orioles now know where their home games will be held for their next three decades. They won’t be going anywhere, as the Orioles have reached an […]

With Shohei Ohtani off the market, Yoshinobu Yamamoto is the most-hyped free agent left on the MLB market. The bidding for free-agent pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto has yet to hit $300 million, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Passan said that “multiple reports suggested teams already had offered Yamamoto deals in excess of $300 million.” “Those […]

New York Mets fans are anxiously awaiting a seismic shift in Queens as MLB free agency rolls on without the organization securing a premium talent as of yet. In the meanwhile, new president of baseball operations David Stearns continues to make minor additions to his pitching staff. “The White Sox have traded pitcher Yohan Ramirez […]

The Boston Red Sox announced four new inductees to their Hall of Fame, three of which are former players, via Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. “Former Red Sox players Trot Nixon, Jonathan Papelbon, and Dustin Pedroia have been selected as 2024 Red Sox Hall of Fame inductees. Longtime Red Sox front office executive Elaine Steward has […]

As the 2024 MLB season approaches, speculation intensifies around the Milwaukee Brewers and their ace, Corbin Burnes. With Burnes one year away from free agency, most believe the Brewers will trade him this year, either before or during the season. The Brewers, eyeing contention this season, face a dilemma, said Mark Feinsand of MLB.com – […]

The Philadelphia Phillies, having secured the NDLS Championship and contended fiercely in the NLCS, are not resting on their laurels. The Phillies are making strategic moves this off-season, including their most recent virtual meet-up which featured Bryce Harper conversing with coveted Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto over FaceTime. Yamamoto, a three-time Eiji Sawamura Award winner—the Japanese […]

Shohei Ohtani recently signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Angels’ future remains in question. Ohtani is finally going to get to play competitive baseball in October, while Angels star Mike Trout remains stuck in Anaheim with an Angels team that just cannot figure things out. Many fans want to see Trout […]

In recent headlines, Shohei Ohtani’s groundbreaking contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers has become a topic of much discussion. Previously with the Los Angeles Angels, Ohtani signed a 10-year, $700 million deal with the Dodgers, distinguished not only by its impressive sum but also by its unique structure with deferred payments. From 2024 to 2033, […]

The Houston Astros, in a bid to bolster their bullpen for the upcoming season, have initiated contact with free agents Hector Neris and Jordan Hicks, sources close to the organization revealed. The move comes as the Astros aim to reinforce their pitching staff, although the discussions are still in their infancy. Despite the apparent need […]

Reports previously surfaced that stated the Milwaukee Brewers were not going to trade Corbin Burnes. Yet, the Los Angeles Dodgers could still attempt to make an offer for Burnes and shortstop Willy Adames, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. Feinsand listed the Dodgers, Toronto Blue Jays, Atlanta Braves and Texas Rangers as teams who could try […]

Matt Carpenter is no longer a member of the Atlanta Braves, who just released the veteran hitter, per Mark Bowman of MLB.com. “Matt Carpenter has been released. The Braves initially hoped to be able to trade his bad contract like they had Stassi’s and Gonzales’.” Carpenter spent the 2023 MLB season wearing San Diego Padres […]

What should the Toronto Blue Jays do next season? After two straight years of playoff failures, it’s clear that changes need to be made within the team. The question is… where will these improvements come from? The offseason is the perfect chance to reload, but they need to assess which players will be perfect for […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers recently traded for Tyler Glasnow, and signed him to a five-year contract extension. The former Tampa Bay Rays star commented on the trade while speaking with the media Monday, via Matthew Moreno of Dodger Blue. “I think it worked out best-possible scenario going to the Dodgers,” Glasnow said. He also addressed […]

The Texas Rangers have been relatively quiet so far this offseason after winning the franchise’s first World Series. That could change soon after the news that Max Scherzer had surgery on a herniated disc that will keep him out until at least June. There has already been reported mutual interest between the Rangers and Jordan […]

With MLB free agency well underway, it is time for teams to step it up a notch in their sales pitches. That could require management to get creative, or bring in a friendly face to close the deal. There are plenty of suitors pushing hard for young ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto, but the Los Angeles Dodgers […]

On the heels of signing South Korean star outfielder Jung-Hoo Lee, the San Francisco Giants seem to be closing in on acquiring the services of free agent pitcher Blake Snell, with Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY saying that the National League West division team seems to have the best chances of landing the two-time Cy […]

The Houston Astros are not expected to trade starting pitcher Framber Valdez, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. Houston, however, is still open to listening to trade offers for the two-time All-Star. According to Nightengale, at least five teams have inquired about a Valdez trade. So why would Houston even consider the possibility of trading […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were a finalist to sign Shohei Ohtani in MLB free agency before he ultimately ended up with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The club is now pivoting to other free agents such as Cody Bellinger. In fact, Toronto is reportedly the favorite to sign Bellinger, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Nightengale […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates and outfielder Andrew McCutchen are expected to agree to a one-year, five million contract in free agency later in the week, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. McCutchen originally emerged as a superstar at the MLB level with the Pirates before ending up with the San Francisco Giants in 2018. He’s since […]

The MLB offseason is in full swing, and we’ve already seen some crazy moves. In the American League Central, the most active teams are the Kansas City Royals and the Detroit Tigers. The Minnesota Twins, who won the division in 2023, have yet to make a significant move. However, that could be changing sometime soon. […]

Stop if you’ve heard this one before: the San Francisco Giants missed out on a highly sought-after free agent in the MLB offseason. This time, it was Shohei Ohtani, and although missing out on the two-way superstar wasn’t ideal, it also wasn’t all that surprising given that the Dodgers were the long-rumored favorite to land […]

After meeting with the New York Mets and owner Steve Cohen at his house on Saturday, Japanese free agent starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto is set to meet with the New York Yankees on Sunday, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Yankees and Mets are the only teams so far who are […]