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Former Major League Baseball player Alex Rodriguez has a net worth of $350 million in 2024, however his attempt to purchase controlling ownership of the Minnesota Timberwolves along with billionaire Marc Lore has apparently fallen apart. While it may be a little surprising to see a former MLB player attempt to purchase an NBA team, […]

Losing Blake Snell to the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers is a tough pill for the San Francisco Giants to swallow. After an inconsistent but ultimately dominant 2024 season, Snell signed a lucrative five-year, $182 million deal with the Dodgers, leaving the Giants scrambling to fill the void. While San Francisco boasts some intriguing arms in […]

Alex Rodriguez has an insane car collection. Rodriguez is a popular retired baseball star, who starred in the MLB. He played for the Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, and the New York Yankees. Throughout his career, Rodriguez earned a World Series championship, three AL MVP Awards, 10 Silver Slugger Awards, two Gold Glove Awards, and 14 […]

Pete Rose was one of the most iconic baseball stars in MLB history. Sadly, Rose passed away in September 2024. But before his death, Rose built an amazing car collection. Although he wasn’t eligible to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, Rose earned several accolades in the MLB, including three World Series Championships, […]

Between Blake Snell signing a massive deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers and all rumors surrounding Juan Soto’s future, MLB’s hot stove is finally heating up. While not as big of a name as Snell or Soto, one intriguing free agent has seen rampant interest around the league. Ty France has garnered interest from 10+ […]

It’s no secret that the New York Yankees want to re-sign Juan Soto in free agency, as they begin their campaign to return to the World Series after losing to the Dodgers. However, Soto is fielding offers from five teams, even the Dodgers, who just signed star pitcher Blake Snell. With this possibility in mind, […]

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is reportedly seeking legal help in order to acquire ownership of baseball cards bought by Ippei Mizuhara, according to Noah Furtado and Evan Drellich of The Athletic. “Shohei Ohtani petitioned a federal judge this week for ownership of $325,000 worth of baseball cards fraudulently purchased by Ippei Mizuhara, the […]

On Wednesday, the MLB suspended Los Angeles Dodgers minor leaguer Jose D Hernandez for the 2025 Arizona Complex League after he tested positive for the PEDs boldenone and nandrolone. Hernandez’s positive results for performance-enhancing drugs warranted a long-term suspension under pro baseball’s minor league drug program. Hernandez’ suspension is also “without pay,” according to Matthew […]

After a storied 14-year career, Brandon Crawford, one of the San Francisco Giants’ most beloved players, has officially announced his retirement from professional baseball. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Crawford reflected on his incredible journey and expressed gratitude for the opportunities and experiences the game gave him. Crawford’s career began with a dream that many […]

The New York Yankees have bolstered their bid for superstar outfielder Juan Soto, signaling their determination to retain their top free-agent target. According to reports, the Yankees recently upgraded their offer, perhaps improving their standing in the offseason’s most closely watched free-agent sweepstakes. Soto, 26, is widely expected to secure a record-breaking contract that could […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to yet another contract with a superstar on Tuesday, and many people around the MLB world are fed up. The Dodgers and Blake Snell agreed to a five-year, $182 million contract, giving Los Angeles another elite player. The Dodgers are not doing anything wrong, but it is clear that MLB […]

The Boston Red Sox are expected to be one of the most active teams in the trade market this offseason. It has already been reported that they are interested in Chicago White Sox ace Garrett Crochet. With one of the top farm systems in baseball, proven young Major League-level talent and an aggressive front office, […]

Will we see another star left-handed hurler pitch for the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox? The Red Sox are being linked to White Sox star Garrett Crochet just one offseason after trading Chris Sale to the Atlanta Braves. Sale began his career in Chicago with the White Sox. However, he ended up in […]

Now that Blake Snell is off the board after signing a five-year, $182 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night, teams are pivoting to other pitching options. Two of those teams, the Baltimore Orioles and Atlanta Braves, appear to be looking elsewhere for a top-end arm. The Orioles and Braves are looking […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Blake Snell recently agreed to a five-year, $182 million contract in MLB free agency. Dodgers fans are obviously excited about the team agreeing to a deal with the two-time Cy Young winning pitcher. Many fans around the MLB world, though, are quite disappointed. There are two primary sentiments floating around […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly signed Blake Snell to a five-year, $182 million contract on Tuesday night. That move shook up the baseball world, but the biggest beneficiary of the Snell deal may be a surprise. Now that Snell is off the market, it will be even more competitive for teams to acquire a top […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a contract with Blake Snell in MLB free agency on Tuesday night. Los Angeles has been one of the most aggressive teams in free agency over the past couple of years, something that clearly isn’t changing this offseason. So what does the move mean for the Dodgers moving forward […]

While Garrett Crochet has dominated trade conversation, he isn’t the only candidate to be traded by the Chicago White Sox. In fact, the White Sox are eager to try and find a trade partner for Luis Robert. The slugger has been impressive when he is on the field. However, that has also been his biggest […]

The San Francisco Giants, much like every other team in the NL West, have played fodder to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ dominance over the past decade or so. On Tuesday, this worrying trend for the Giants continued, as Blake Snell, in essence, used San Francisco as a stepping stone to secure a long-term deal from […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made the first big free agency move on Tuesday by signing Blake Snell. With one ace off the board, other teams will engage with the rest of the pitching class. The Baltimore Orioles have thrown their hat in the Max Fried free agency ring, joining the Yankees and Red Sox. Mark […]

The New York Yankees have made it clear from the start that their number one priority this offseason is to pull out all the stops in convincing star right fielder Juan Soto to stay in the Bronx. Not only did they give up a few quality prospects to bring Soto in via trade from the […]

MLB free agency is starting to heat up, and for the Boston Red Sox, this offseason is a prime opportunity for them to reemerge as a true playoff contender. After a couple years of limited spending and a lack of desire from ownership to invest in the team, an encouraging 2024 campaign that saw the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers, as rich as they already are, continue to get richer in terms of talent as they reportedly came to terms with Blake Snell on a five-year, $182 million deal to mark the first blockbuster signing of free agency. Snell only serves to elevate the Dodgers‘ injury-ravaged rotation, giving them a legitimate […]

The Juan Soto sweepstakes are in full swing in MLB free agency, about a month after the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series and about a week after Shohei Ohtani won his third unanimous MVP and his first in the National League. While the Yankees have rightly prioritized re-signing Soto, the Dodgers have signed […]

Grade: A++ Contract: 5 years, $182 million The Los Angeles Dodgers have cemented their offseason dominance by signing two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell to a five-year, $182 million contract. This blockbuster deal, pending a physical, features no opt-out clauses, some deferred money, and a $52 million signing bonus, as reported by multiple sources. […]

The Boston Red Sox’s desire to spend big in their bid to return to legitimate World Series contention has been no secret; in fact, they have been among the league’s most active Juan Soto suitors, and that signing is going to cost a hefty sum that could approach the levels of Shohei Ohtani’s record-setting deal. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to flex their financial might; not resting on their laurels despite winning the 2024 World Series trophy not even a month ago, the Dodgers have reportedly come to terms to a five-year, $182 million contract with left-handed starting pitcher Blake Snell — with the rich getting richer as they brace […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have made a significant addition to their rotation, landing two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell on a five-year, $182 million contract, as reported by Jeff Passan on X, formerly Twitter. The deal, pending a physical, includes a $52 million signing bonus, deferred money, and a limited no-trade clause, according to […]

The San Francisco Giants underwent front-office changes after a disappointing 2024 season. That group, led by President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey is looking to improve this offseason. They made a sneaky move on Tuesday that could see a big improvement at Posey’s position. The Giants signed former Angels catcher Max Stassi to a minor-league […]

The Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks both find themselves in a sticky situation this offseason. They should be motivated to modify their rosters after missing the playoffs in 2024, but each club is saddled with an issue that could stymie any potential free agency pursuits they wish to embark on this winter. Cubs outfielder Cody […]

The Boston Red Sox are a significant player in the Juan Soto free agency sweepstakes. While they have not spent since the Mookie Betts trade, they are throwing their hat in the Soto ring. David Ortiz has gone public to try and lure the outfielder to his former team. A report from Jon Heyman and […]

Buster Posey and Madison Bumgarner formed one of the best partnerships in San Francisco Giants’ history. The duo played a key role in each of the Giants’ three World Series titles in 2010, 2012 and 2014. In Posey’s new role as the Giants’ president of baseball operations, he may be bringing Bumgarner back to the […]

Barry Bonds is one of the MLB greats. The former MLB star garnered 14 MLB All-Star appearances, seven NL MVP Awards, eight Gold Glove Awards, and 12 Silver Slugger Awards. Given Bonds’ accomplishments in the MLB, have you ever wondered what kind of cars he drives? Well, wonder no more. Here is Barry Bonds’ incredible […]

No one knows New York sports quite like Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, and he has a funny feeling about the New York Mets’ chances to land Juan Soto in free agency. The former “Mike and the Mad Dog” cohost joined Jon Heyman’s “The Show” to talk about the Soto sweepstakes, and he feels like it’s […]

Jeff Hoffman is expected to be one of the most popular names in free agency this offseason. While Hoffman has been dominant out of the bullpen over the last two season with the Philadelphia Phillies, some teams have been considering signing him as a starting pitcher. Hoffman addressed his potential move away from the bullpen […]

The Atlanta Braves have been one of the more consistent MLB teams over the years. Atlanta still managed to make a postseason run in 2024 despite Ronald Acuna Jr. and Spencer Strider both dealing with injuries. The Braves need outfield help for the 2025 season, and according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Atlanta’s “preference” […]

It is looking more and more likely that the St. Louis Cardinals will trade third baseman Nolan Arenado this offseason. One potentially surprising destination for Arenado: the Philadelphia Phillies. Former Phillies catcher Erik Kratz explained why a potential Arenado trade could make sense for both the Cardinals and the Phillies on “Foul Territory” on Tuesday. […]

Wherever Juan Soto ends up in free agency, he’s going to instantly make that team better. That applies to the Toronto Blue Jays, and there’s no point debating otherwise. That doesn’t mean the Blue Jays should go all-out to land the Yankees outfielder. Toronto has money to spend, and that’s why the club is in […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions and the organization is reaping the benefits in a big way. Major League Baseball announced postseason shares for each of the 12 participating teams, and the record-setting $129.1 million prize pool meant there was plenty to go around. The Dodgers cleaned up as the last team standing, […]