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Yadier Molina, the retired legendary catcher, enters 2024 as the St. Louis Cardinals’ special assistant to the president of baseball operations. What Molina’s day-to-day role with the Cardinals is has been a little unclear. Team president John Mozeliak made an effort to clarify during an on-stage interview Saturday, according to Benjamin Hockman of STL Today: […]

The Dawg Pound is reaching thunderous levels of excitement ahead of the Cleveland Browns’ AFC Wild Card clash with the Houston Texans on Saturday. The entire city is showing its support for the team, including a local star athlete. Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez had a message for the Browns a little before the […]

Few MLB franchises have earned more benefit of the doubt than the St. Louis Cardinals. Their penchant for defying the odds and snagging a playoff berth has fueled the exasperation of rival fans for more than 20 years. Though, this model of competency and consistency suffered a rare crack in 2023. The Cards finished in […]

What makes a great team? The easy answer, of course is the players. There’s a reason why superteams are so highly touted. However, an underrated component of team-building is hiring the right person to build the team in the first place. That’s what the Los Angeles Dodgers had in mind when they hired former Seattle […]

The Chicago Cubs made a major free agent splash when they signed Japanese star Shota Imanaga in free agency. However, the Cubs aren’t looking to close up shop even after adding Imanaga to their roster. The left-hander signed a four-year, $53 million contract with an option that can boost it to $80 million in value. […]

Shota Imanaga really knows how to get on the good side of Chicago Cubs fans. That much is clear during his introductory press conference on Friday. Imanaga used to wear no. 21 in Japan where he played for eight seasons with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars. However, with the Cubs, he opted to wear no. 18. […]

Japanese pitcher Shota Imanaga was officially introduced as a member of the Chicago Cubs on Friday, and the new star in Windy City couldn’t have started off things any better. In a message sure to hype up Chicago fans, Imanaga began his presser in English as he vowed to bring back winning in the Cubs […]

As the clock ticks closer to the day pitchers and catchers report to spring training there are still several big names left on the MLB free agent market. One of them is reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell, who continues to draw interest from several teams, including the Los Angeles Angels. The […]

The Baltimore Orioles are looking to prove that their AL East championship was no fluke and that they’re here to stay. But as the Orioles scorch their path, it appears that it’ll be walked without a top flight free agent pitcher. Baltimore has shown interest in middle-tier pitchers from, “Marcus Stroman on down.” However, the […]

The New York Yankees recently agreed to a $37 million contract with starting pitcher Marcus Stroman. New York had previously been linked to starting pitcher Blake Snell, but ultimately pivoted to Stroman. So could the Yankees still sign Snell? What’s next for New York? “The Yankees, yes they have not met Blake Snell’s price,” MLB […]

The Miami Marlins have been quiet this offseason as they’re the only team remaining to not sign a player to a major league contract. As the Marlins figure out how they want to build their roster, seemingly everyone is available for trade. That includes star second baseman Luis Arraez. Teams around the league believe that, […]

The Boston Red Sox have both traded for and away players as they construct their perfect 2024 roster. As the Red Sox look to make some noise in the AL East, two key contributors have heard their name come up in trade rumors. Boston is listening to trade offers on both Masataka Yoshida and Kenley […]

It’s been a long offseason for the San Francisco Giants, however, it sounds like the organization finally made a splash signing. The pitching rotation hasn’t been the best for this team in recent years. But that might change now after reeling in former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher, Jordan Hicks. That’s right! San Francisco officially signed […]

New Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow is still working to craft his vision of the Boston Red Sox. With the team in need of some offense, the Red Sox have created a potential free agent hierarchy. Boston has been tied to ex-Miami Marlins slugger Jorge Soler. But if the Red Sox were to miss, the […]

Shane Bieber is among the most popular trade candidates this offseason. Although a deal still could come to fruition, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that the Cleveland Guardians are “unlikely” to trade their ace. “Though one GM said the Guardians are still talking about star pitcher Shane Bieber, the latest word is […]

The Atlanta Braves and president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos are reportedly in agreement on a contract extension that will keep Anthopoulos in Atlanta through the 2031 season, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Anthopoulos has led Atlanta to no shortage of success in previous seasons. The Braves most recently won the World Series […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have had a slow start to the offseason, with their most notable move seeing them trade away their presumed ace in Tyler Glasnow to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Rays always find a way to fill out their roster, though, and they may have made one of their typical under-the-radar moves […]

Charlie Culberson is returning to the Atlanta Braves on a minor-league contract, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Culberson, who has developed a big league career as a versatile utility player, is set to return as a relief pitcher, according to Heyman. “Veteran MLB infielder Charlie Culberson is trying to fashion a second […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made the biggest signing in the entire history of professional sports when they signed superstar dual threat Shohei Ohtani to a 10-year, $700 million deal, $680 million of which is deferred. But Ohtani wasn’t the only one they acquired in the process of that blockbuster deal in free agency. Coming with […]

The Texas Rangers and catcher Jonah Heim agreed to a one-year, $3.05 million contract to avoid arbitration Thursday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. Heim enjoyed a spectacular 2023 season. Not only did he make the first All-Star team of his career, but the Rangers catcher won the AL Gold Glove award. He ultimately slashed […]

The reigning AL Central champion Minnesota Twins are not relinquishing their place atop the perch of their division without a fight. On Thursday, the Twins made a move that will help protect their infield depth for 2024, as they brought back veteran shortstop Kyle Farmer to a cost-friendly one-year deal with a mutual option for […]

Pressure piles on the Boston Red Sox with each passing day in MLB free agency. Ownership has made an effort to target high-caliber talent but has been unable to land any big names this offseason. The club is, however, leading the chase for an All-Star and multi-time World Series champion. “SOURCE: Jorge Soler is seeking […]

For much of the offseason, the Milwaukee Brewers have been rumored to be looking to cut costs, especially with a few of the team’s most important players, such as Corbin Burnes, approaching free agency. Burnes, in particular, has been the subject of trade rumors aplenty as he will cost the Brewers a pretty penny in […]

After winning the MLB offseason with the additions of Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow and Teoscar Hernandez, the Los Angeles Dodgers had to direct their focus to some in-house matters. They got it all done on Thursday. With the deadline to sign arbitration-eligible players looming, LA president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman was able […]

The Texas Rangers are still celebrating the first World Series championship in franchise history. But as the Rangers look to run it back, Texas had to ensure they were fully equipped. To do so, the Rangers have signed catcher Andrew Knizner to a one-year, $1,825,000 million contract, via Jon Heyman of The New York Post. […]

In the 2023 offseason, Corbin Burnes and the Milwaukee Brewers went to arbitration. Burnes lost his case, with the sides a mere $750,000 apart, and the right-hander let it be known he was not happy with the situation. So, this year, Burnes and the Brewers decided to skip it. Instead, player and team came to […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are amid intense MLB Free Agency contract negotiations with first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Guerrero had a productive 2023 season, so his asking price on an extension is understandably high. Toronto has taken a stance on his request as a new report surfaces. The Blue Jays lay their cards out to […]

With pitchers and catchers set to report for spring training in just over a month, the New York Yankees ramped up their pursuit of starting pitching. Their efforts resulted in Marcus Stroman returning to New York, this time to wear pinstripes. That signing came about after progress on a contract with free agent Blake Snell […]

Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star Will Smith will be back in LA next season. The Dodgers catcher set a new MLB record for highest contract by a second-time eligible catcher, according to Kiley McDaniel of ESPN: “C Will Smith and the Dodgers settled at $8.55 million to avoid arbitration, per source. It’s a record for a […]

After much hounding from their fan base, the New York Yankees have officially added starting pitching help. Though, it is probably not the big name many people had been envisioning. Before the organization agreed to a contract with All-Star right-hander Marcus Stroman, it was turned down by reigning National League Cy Young Blake Snell. The […]

The New York Mets have made a splash amid MLB Free Agency. The Mets and first baseman Pete Alonso have agreed on a $20.5 million contract to avoid arbitration, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The star baseman will hit free agency after the 2024 season, but for now, he focuses on an important goal. The Mets […]

Right-hander Marcus Stroman has found a new home. The 2022 All-Star agreed to a contract with the New York Yankees in free agency on Thursday, as reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan. “Right-hander Marcus Stroman and the New York Yankees are in agreement on a contract, sources tell ESPN,” Passan wrote on Twitter. “Stroman, 32, was […]

After a period of uncertainty, the New York Yankees and Juan Soto have agreed on a one-year, $31-million contract, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The former Padres outfielder will enter free agency after the 2024 season, but for now, he will help New York in their quest to get back to the MLB Playoffs. The Yankees […]

Houston Astros fans know their title window could get far more narrow in a couple years if the front office does not lock up their core players, one of whom includes Kyle Tucker. Until a long-term contract is inked, there is bound to be some unrest hovering above Minute Maid Park. Fortunately, the immediate future […]

On Wednesday, Jesus Luzardo and the Miami Marlins settled on a figure for his 2024 salary, avoiding arbitration. Now, to figure out if Luzardo will still be pitching for the Marlins this upcoming season. Ahead of Thursday’s deadline for teams and arbitration-eligible players to work out contracts, Luzardo and the Marlins agreed to a $5.5 […]

The Atlanta Braves will conclude their offseason without having to take any of their own players to arbitration after coming to terms on new deals with both Max Fried and A.J. Minter. Fried and the team agreed to a salary of $15 million for 2024, while Minter landed $6.22 million for the upcoming season, per […]

Since trading for Juan Soto, the New York Yankees have been focused on adding pitching. While not Blake Snell nor Jordan Montgomery, the Yankees have brought a pitcher back to New York. Luke Weaver agreed to a one-year, $2 million deal with New York, via Robert Murray of FanSided. Weaver’s deal includes an option for […]

As the Cleveland Guardians build out their roster, Shane Bieber has seen his name come up in trade rumors. Still, the Guardians agreed to a deal with Bieber, locking in his 2024 contract. Cleveland signed Bieber to a $13.125 million contract, via Robert Murray of FanSided. With the new deal in place, both sides are […]

The Milwaukee Brewers and shortstop Willy Adames have settled on a $12.25 million deal for the 2024 season to avoid arbitration, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. This offseason, there have been a lot of rumors regarding the Brewers potentially trading starting pitcher Corbin Burnes, who is entering the final year of arbitration before becoming […]