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It has been surprising to many that outfielder Cody Bellinger is still on the free agent market at this point in the offseason, and MLB insider Jon Heyman said that the Chicago Cubs are the current favorites to sign him and bring him back after a bounce-back 2023 campaign. “Cubs need to make a move,” […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are not done signing players through free agency yet, as the front office aims to finalize the roster for the upcoming season. As a result, the franchise is reportedly taking a look at veteran outfielder, Joc Pederson. Arizona is hoping to acquire someone who can serve as a designated hitter and Pederson […]

An interesting development is happening in Japan’s top baseball league, Nippon Professional Baseball, involving star pitcher Roki Sasaki. The 22-year-old has reportedly withdrawn his name from the Japan Professional Baseball Players Association in an attempt to gain some leverage in contract negotiations with his team the Chiba Lotte Marines, per Japanese publication Bunshun. As of […]

The Milwaukee Brewers reportedly agreed to a minor-league contract with former Boston Red Sox infielder Christian Arroyo, per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Robert Murray of FanSided reports that the deal is worth $1.5 million and has $500 thousand in incentives. Milwaukee is fresh off a division title and recently signed former Philadelphia Phillies slugger Rhys […]

The Baltimore Orioles have been mentioned as a potential trade destination for Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease. Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery are also still available in MLB free agency. The Orioles would benefit from pitching help, and there are options. Another pitcher in free agency who Baltimore is reportedly interested in is […]

The New York Yankees announced that they have outrighted infielder Jeter Downs and outfielder Oscar Gonzalez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Outfielder Bubba Thompson was also claimed off of waivers by the Minnesota Twins. The Yankees designated Jeter Downs, Oscar Gonzalez and Bubba Thompson for assignment recently. Downs and Gonzalez passed through waivers, while Thompson was obviously […]

Among the notable names that aren’t in the Baseball Hall of Fame, Sammy Sosa’s gets lost in the shuffle sometimes. The former Cubs slugger got the cold shoulder from voters – like most players rumored or proven to have taken steroids or performance-enhancing drugs – never receiving more than 18.5% of votes in his 10 […]

It looked like the end of the 2023 season was Joey Votto’s swan song in the MLB, with the longtime Cincinnati Reds first baseman soaking in all the emotions amid the possibility of his retirement. But Votto is not quite done writing the story of his career in the big leagues just yet, with the […]

Free agent starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery has no shortage of suitors for his services. But while he’s been linked to plenty of clubs, the biggest name looming might be the team he finished 2023 with: the Texas Rangers. And the club is open to a reunion, remaining in contact with the lefty in the hopes […]

The Seattle Mariners are determined to improve their roster amid MLB Free Agency following their 2023 showing. Seattle finished the season at 88-74 and failed to make the playoffs. However, the Mariners could sign San Diego Padres pitcher Blake Snell and are open to trades to bolster their depth. Seattle has their eyes on the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have already enjoyed one heck of an offseason. Signing superstar Shohei Ohtani would have been more than enough for most teams, but LA also signed Yoshinobu Yamamoto and traded for Tyler Glasnow and Manuel Margot. Los Angeles has made other impactful moves as well, and this team is set up to […]

Most players and fans were excited about the recent Baseball Hall of Fame announcement. Adrian Beltre and Joe Mauer were elected to Cooperstown in their first years on the ballot, while Todd Helton also earned the honor in his sixth year. Of course, there were some snubs (Gary Sheffield, Billy Wagner) as well. One player […]

The Miami Marlins have stayed relatively quiet throughout the offseason as they build their post-Kim NG roster. While the Marlins did not shock the system with their latest signing, Miami has added a slugger to their roster. The Marlins have signed Trey Mancini to a minor league contract, via Jon Heyman of the New York […]

In his sixth appearance on the ballot, Colorado Rockies legend Todd Helton was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Of the many to congratulate Helton was another Hall of Famer in Peyton Manning. Of course Manning is in the NFL’s hall while Helton will grace MLB’s. However, the two crossed paths during their time […]

There have been countless great players to ever play professionally in North American pro sports leagues, but not one in the history of the MLB, NBA, NFL, and the NHL has managed to accomplish what former Minnesota Twins star Joe Mauer finally achieved when he got elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday. […]

The Los Angeles Angels offseason didn’t get off to a great start as they lost the best player in baseball, Shohei Ohtani, to the Los Angeles Dodgers. However, the Angels came into the offseason knowing that would happen, and since then, they have gotten some great additions for next year’s team. The build continued on […]

Results of the voting for the 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame class came out on Tuesday, with the trio of Adrian Beltre, Todd Helton, and Joe Mauer making it to Cooperstown. But amid those three’s deserved induction, one notable exclusion stole headlines, with New York Yankees legend Alex Rodriguez being left out yet again in […]

First baseman Rhys Hoskins is reportedly in agreement to join the Milwaukee Brewers on a two-year deal worth $34 million, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. “BREAKING: First baseman Rhys Hoskins and the Milwaukee Brewers are finalizing a two-year, $34 million contract with an opt-out after the first season, sources tell ESPN.” Before this development, […]

Every year, when the Baseball Hall of Fame announces voting results, majority of those tuned in usually feel two things: happiness or sadness. The happiness stems when the player one roots for makes the 75% voting mark. The sadness, however, arises in sympathy for those tenured veterans who seem deserving but fall short of being […]

Joey Votto is still one of the most interesting baseball guys around, and he proved that once again with a heartfelt and hilarious he posted on X while congratulating Joe Mauer after the former Minnesota Twins star catcher got elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday. “On first base at Target Field during […]

After much anticipation, the voting results for the Baseball Hall of Fame were finally released on Tuesday with three names making the cut: Adrian Beltre, Todd Helton and Joe Mauer. While all three, along with Jim Leyland, can now prepare their speeches for July, others were not so lucky. Specifically, two of the biggest snubs in […]

The MLB has had stellar talent pass through the league over the years. After a lengthy waiting period, the 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame inductees were announced. The Baseball Writers Association chose Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer, and Todd Helton as the highlight nominees. Here are some noteworthy reactions. The baseball world reacts to 2024 Hall […]

In every sport, there will always be stars who stood out among the rest of the playing field. Generation after generation, professionals come and go, but a select few legends are remembered as Hall of Famers whose legacies live on in record books and the memories of millions. After much anticipation, the votes are finally […]

The Milwaukee Brewers were the only team Ryan Braun ever knew over his illustrious 14-year career. With Braun still holding numerous team records, the Brewers decided to show respect to their franchise legend. Braun has been elected to Milwaukee’s Walk of Fame. He will be recognized in a ceremony during the 2024 season, via Curt […]

The Washington Nationals are working through a rebuilding phase as they look to work their way back into contention. But at least for the start of the 2024 season, the Nationals will have a new slugger in their lineup. Washington has signed Joey Gallo to a one-year, $5 million contract, via Andrew Golden of The […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed pitcher James Paxton to a one-year deal to add depth to their starting rotation, and that sparked some speculation that Clayton Kershaw might have played his final game with Los Angeles. However, MLB insider Ken Rosenthal said that the Dodgers are still open to bringing Clayton Kershaw back, if he […]

The 2024 class of inductees for the Baseball Hall of Fame will be announced Tuesday evening and several first-year candidates have a decent chance of getting elected. One of them is legendary Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer who is on the ballot for the first time after retiring following the 2018 season. Mauer’s accolades speak […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are entering a new era of their franchise with Pat Murphy as their manager. However while some things are changing in Milwaukee, others will stay the same for the Brewers. Trade talks involving shortstop Willy Adames have died down, via Jon Morosi of the MLB Network. Teams who who interested in acquiring […]

Former Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre is likely headed to the baseball hall of fame tonight, and his good friend Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals legend and future hall of famer himself, spoke about how Beltre making it click later on in his career makes his story very impressive and interesting. “It should be […]

The St. Louis Cardinals endured a miserable 2023 season. St. Louis finished 20 games under .500 and last in the National League Central. Cardinals head coach Oli Marmol understands that improvement is necessary in 2024. “(Last year) was a difficult year and you learn a lot about yourself,” Marmol said, via Katie Woo of The […]

The St. Louis Cardinals announced on X (formerly Twitter) that they have agreed to a two-year contract with infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman. Tommy Edman’s contract for the next two years with the Cardinals is worth $16.5 million, and he will get $8.25 million in each year before becoming a free agent ahead of the 2026 season. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers struck gold during 2023-24 MLB Free Agency. After signing Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles nabbed star pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Now, the team is looking to further bolster its depth with former Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton. The Dodgers could add support to their pitching core with a decisive move Los Angeles is […]

Free agent pitcher Aroldis Chapman has finally found a new home. The 35-year-old reliever is reportedly signing with the Pittsburgh Pirates on a one-year deal. Chapman is already in agreement with the Pirates, pending his physical per Robert Murray of FanSided. In a separate report by Joel Sherman of New York Post, Chapman’s deal is […]

Who will reach baseball glory and get selected to the Hall of Fame in 2024? There are many intriguing candidates on the ballot, some who have been eligible for the Hall of Fame for multiple years, while others are making their debuts. So who will get the call in 2024? Last year, Scott Rolen and […]

Relief pitcher Adam Ottavino explained why he chose to opt out of his contract with the New York Mets during a recent appearance on Foul Territory. Ottavino, who is currently a free agent, cited the Mets’ “uncertainty” as the driving force behind his decision. “To be clear, I wanted to stick with the Mets,” Ottavino […]

The Chicago Cubs are looking to bounce back from their 2023 MLB showing. Yet, the organization is thinking of a former Chicago legend who is facing a tough medical situation. Ex-Cubs second baseman Ryne Sandberg announced his battle with a metastatic prostate cancer diagnosis on social media. The MLB world stands behind former Cubs basemen […]

The St. Louis Cardinals endured a miserable 2023 season. For the most part, St. Louis has been a consistent contender over the years, but 2023 was an outlier to say the least. Not only did the Cardinals miss the playoffs, they finished last in the second worst division (NL Central) in MLB. Nolan Arenado understands […]

The National Baseball Hall of Fame is the hardest Hall of Fame to be selected into in all of sports. In other major professional sports, fans usually have a good feeling about who will make the Hall of Fame and most legends are selected to the Hall of Fame soon after becoming eligible. That is […]

The Baltimore Orioles established themselves as a real player in the American League during the 2023 MLB season, and the team is build pretty much solely on young talent. After securing the top record in the American League, the Orioles had a disappointing exit in the playoffs, being swept in the ALDS by the eventual […]