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The Houston Astros missed the playoffs for the first time in eight seasons in 2025 thanks to a sluggish September. Now, Framber Valdez is a free agent, and there are a lot of questions around the two-time champs. The Astros are not looking to trade Christian Walker or Isaac Paredes, however, according to USA Today’s […]

After winning back-to-back World Series, it may seem like the Los Angeles Dodgers have it all. But with nearly $100 million coming off of their books entering 2026, the Dodgers will be big game hunting during free agency once again. Perhaps their biggest target will be finding a closer. They were without Tanner Scott throughout […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the best elite talents in the league in Paul Skenes. In less than two full seasons, he already has a Rookie of the Year and Cy Young Award on his shelf. But the team around him is not good enough to win games, evidenced by Pittsburgh’s ten-year playoff drought. […]

The Toronto Blue Jays and New York Mets had opposite 2025 seasons. With little expectations, Toronto was 90 feet away from winning the World Series. Meanwhile, with championship aspirations, the Amazins missed the postseason in the National League. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal warns the Mets of losing their closer, Edwin Diaz, to the Blue Jays […]

After winning his fourth MLB MVP Award, New Balance will honor Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani with a new shirt to celebrate the player. New Balance is dropping a new MVP Unicorn T-shirt to celebrate Ohtani’s third-straight MVP win, and fans of the Dodgers player will be able to get it in North America […]

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll have officially committed to Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The announcement came on Thursday evening during MLB’s awards show in Las Vegas, where manager Mark DeRosa and Team USA general manager Mike Hill welcomed the young stars to the national […]

Boston Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman won the Mariano Rivera American League Reliever of the Year Award for the second time in his career on Thursday. The 37-year-old previously earned the honor with the New York Yankees in 2019. In his 16th Major League season, Chapman put up monstrous numbers, finishing with a 1.17 ERA […]

MLB opened Thursday by unveiling the 2025 All-MLB First Team, and the announcement immediately fueled league-wide discussion. The honor recognizes the top performers across Major League Baseball for the full season, and this year’s group was headlined by Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, and Paul Skenes. The selection process splits the vote between fans and an […]

While the New York Mets fell short of the playoffs in a disappointing year, Edwin Diaz had yet another stellar campaign. Diaz returned to form in 2025, dominating as New York’s closer. The three-time All-Star bounced back after a down year with an elite season for the Mets. On Thursday, Diaz was rewarded for his […]

The Detroit Tigers opened Thursday with a moment that blended dominance and swagger as ace Tarik Skubal celebrated his second straight AL Cy Young Award. The Tigers star enters the offseason as one of the league’s premier arms, and Wednesday’s announcement by the BBWAA highlighted another massive step for the organization. The 28-year-old southpaw secured […]

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani secured his historic fourth career Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, all by unanimous vote, achieving a major career milestone, and the reaction from his biggest endorsement partner summed up his dominance in a single word. Shortly after, New Balance, with whom the 31-year-old Japanese phenom signed a footwear […]

When one reflects on the National League Championship Series appearance and MLB-best 97 regular season wins that the Milwaukee Brewers achieved during the 2025 campaign, it is important to acknowledge the groundwork that David Stearns and Craig Counsell helped lay down. Savvy move-making, strong clubhouse chemistry and a balanced philosophical approach has helped establish one […]

New York Mets fans got to wrap up the end of the workweek with a lighter moment Thursday night at the annual MVP Awards, where superstar Juan Soto appeared as an NL MVP candidate thanks to his standout 2025 season, his first with the club. The moment quickly turned into one of the highlights of […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the 2025 offseason with another major headline, and the story gained momentum once MLB legend Don Mattingly delivered the news that superstar Shohei Ohtani had been named the 2025 NL MVP. The MVP honor generated immediate league-wide attention, and the announcement from Mattingly added a layer of significance that fueled […]

Shohei Ohtani is your NL MVP once again! The Los Angeles Dodgers star clinched his fourth MVP award this season after another electric performance. Unlike the AL MVP race, Ohtani has been the comfortable MVP favorite for most of the season: he was the unanimous MVP in the NL. However, fans paid a little more […]

The New York Mets knew they were going to have a tough decision to make when it came to their all-time home run leader, but a deep playoffs run was supposed to ease this offseason predicament. Now, after failing to secure a National league Wild Card berth and suffering one of the more disappointing finishes […]

The Seattle Mariners expected a tight finish in the 2025 AL MVP race, and the debate intensified the moment the results dropped. The reaction to Aaron Judge claiming the award spread quickly after he won by a narrow margin, triggering immediate outrage from Mariners fans. Many pointed to the AL MVP voting results as evidence […]

Aaron Judge’s latest accomplishment highlighted another historic chapter for the New York Yankees Thursday night, as the superstar slugger secured his second straight AL MVP award. The Yankees entered the week with strong momentum across the organization, and Judge’s back-to-back MVP awards only strengthened that surge. His latest honor pushed the Yankees into the center […]

After helping the Los Angeles Dodgers win back-to-back World Series titles, Shohei Ohtani won his third straight MVP Award. It’s the fourth time in five years he’s taken home Most Valuable Player honors. The two-way star now has two NL MVPs to go with his two AL awards. Ohtani also joined Barry Bonds as the […]

Edwin Diaz recently opted out of his five-year, $102 million contract with the New York Mets, effectively making him a free agent. However, there appears to be a chance he’ll re-sign with the franchise, albeit it might come down to a coin flip. Reports indicate that the 31-year-old closer admitted that his agent has been […]

There was not a lot of mystery when the National League Most Valuable Player Award was announced Thursday night. Los Angeles Dodgers’ superstar Shohei Ohtani won the MVP Award for the third consecutive season and fourth time overall. Once again it was a unanimous election. 大谷翔平の満票MVP発表の瞬間1人だけ何が起きたか分かってないデコピン可愛過ぎる‼︎‼︎可愛い過ぎる‼︎ Ohtani wins the unanimous MVP and Decopin is just […]

Aaron Judge stands alone. After yet another stellar season, the New York Yankees’ star outfielder has won his third American League MVP award. Judge beat out Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh for the award this season. The AL MVP trophy is staying in the Bronx! Aaron Judge is the @officialBBWAA American League Most Valuable Player […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are once again World Series champions. And they have two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani to thank for a lot of their success. Ohtani has further cemented himself as the best player in baseball since joining the Dodgers. His efforts in 2025 certainly did not go unnoticed, either. Ohtani has won the National […]

The New York Yankees continue to drive early MLB offseason moves, and the newest wave of rumors now centers around a hypothetical Steven Kwan trade that gained momentum after James “Jomboy” O’Brien broke down why it works. The concept drew interest because it fits several long-term needs for the Yankees and pushes the Guardians outfield […]

Cleveland Guardians All-Star pitcher Emmanuel Clase was released on $600,000 bond Thursday after pleading not guilty in federal court to charges related to an alleged sports betting scheme. The FBI took the 27-year-old into custody at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York after arriving from the Dominican Republic earlier in the morning. Clase […]

With the GM Winter Meetings going on, plenty of rumors involving free agency and the trade buzz are kicking around. The San Francisco Giants and Kansas City Royals traded pitchers earlier in the week, with Mason Black going to KC and Logan Martin going to SF. Neither player is a major addition, but the Royals […]

The New York Yankees once again fell short in their goal to capture the franchise’s 28th World Series title. After falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers in five games during last year’s Fall Classic, the Yankees didn’t even make it that far this postseason. Despite outlasting their most hated rivals, the Boston Red Sox, in […]

Despite an absolutely remarkable turnaround in which they surged from fourth place in July to winning the AL Central come late September, the Cleveland Guardians are in the headlines for the wrong reason. The gambling scandal involving Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz took another turn a few days ago when the duo was […]

Pittsburgh Pirates star Paul Skenes is the 2025 NL Cy Young Award winner. However, despite the spotlight shining on his early career achievements, rumors have suggested he is interested in playing for the New York Yankees in the near future. On Thursday, Skenes shut down those speculations. The 23-year-old starting pitcher claims that he is […]

Indeed, the loss in Game 7 of the World Series hit hard for free agent Max Scherzer. Nevertheless, he intends to soldier on. With all the talk about him joining the SF Giants, are the Chicago Cubs in the hunt? On Thursday, Scherzer’s name was floated as a potential pick-up for the Cubs to bolster […]

After making the playoffs for the first time since 2020 in 2025, the Chicago Cubs aren’t trying to give up their spot in the postseason. But before the hot stove truly heats up, the Cubs made a move that will likely fall under the radar. Chicago has signed pitcher Sam Mettert to a minor league […]

The New York Mets have emerged as serious contenders to land Minnesota Twins ace Pablo Lopez this offseason, and for good reason. With David Stearns’ mandate to acquire front-line starting pitching and the team’s deep prospect pool, acquiring Lopez represents a realistic and compelling path forward for a franchise desperate to return to championship contention. […]

The New York Mets should aggressively pursue Sandy Alcantara during this offseason, recognizing the unique window to acquire an elite right-handed pitcher with Cy Young upside while the Miami Marlins remain open to discussions. Though the Marlins have expressed optimism about retaining Alcantara heading into 2026, the team’s financial constraints and organizational trajectory present an […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were one run away from winning the World Series in 2025. After years of just missing out on top free agents, their playoff success could lead to a big offseason north of the border. The Blue Jays have thrown their hat in the free agency ring for Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai, […]

On Thursday, it was reported that the San Diego Padres’ ownership group, led by the Seidler family, was exploring a sale of the franchise. San Diego is coming off a frustrating 2025 season in which they bowed out in the Wild Card round of the NL playoffs. With this being the case, some fans wondered […]

The San Diego Padres have positioned themselves as legitimate World Series contenders over the past few seasons, but they still lack the elite perimeter defense and consistent leadoff hitter that could push them over the edge. The solution to both problems lies in Cleveland, where the Guardians’ four-time Gold Glove winner Steven Kwan has become […]

Coming back from a 3-2 deficit in this year’s World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers bested the Toronto Blue Jays in seven games to win their second straight Fall Classic. However, the focus is now on a threepeat. One area that still needs attention is the bullpen. According to baseball insider Francys Romero via X, […]

Presently, MLB is caught in the glare of an investigation into illegal gambling activities. Among those implicated is Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase. On Thursday, Clase was taken into custody at JFK Airport, per David Payne Purdum of ESPN. Also, Clase is expected to answer to investigators on allegations that he had conspired with gamblers […]

The offseason is officially here, and the New York Yankees have some decisions to make with the goal of improving the roster for next season. One of the key players to watch is Cody Bellinger, as the star slugger opted out of his $25 million player option to enter free agency. Now, the franchise reveals […]