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The first true blockbuster of the 2026 MLB calendar year arrived on Wednesday, with two franchises moving in opposite directions, each executing a deal aligned with its competitive timeline. The Chicago Cubs addressed a pressing short-term need by acquiring starting pitcher Edward Cabrera, while the Miami Marlins leaned further into a long-term rebuild by converting […]

Where will Cody Bellinger sign? It has been one of the most popular questions of the MLB offseason. Bellinger has been linked to multiple teams as rumors continue to swirl about where he will ultimately end up. Talkin’ Jake from the Talkin’ Baseball podcast recently predicted that Bellinger will land with the New York Mets […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and right-handed relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol are reportedly in agreement on a $2.8 million contract to avoid arbitration, per Robert Murray of FanSided. The deal comes just before the deadline (January 8) to agree to a deal before having to go to arbitration. Anthony Banda and Brock Stewart are among the […]

The Miami Marlins and Chicago Cubs agreed to an Edward Cabrera-led trade on Wednesday. The New York Yankees were linked to a potential Cabrera trade with the Marlins before the Cubs deal came to fruition. It has been a quiet offseason for the Yankees, and adding another starter should be a priority. So, today we […]

The Los Angeles Angels have made some moves over the winter, including the end of Anthony Rendon’s contract. Now, Angels’ general manager Perry Minasian has indicated that there is still a need at third base, which has led to rumors about Nolan Arenado, according to Angels’ beat writer Taylor Blake Ward. “Perry Minasian said third […]

The Chicago Cubs acquired right-handed starting pitcher Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. Miami acquired three total prospects in the trade return, including a star outfield prospect in Owen Caissie. According to Isaac Azout of Fish On First, Caissie may find himself on the Marlins’ Opening Day roster. “OF Owen Caissie immediately slots […]

The Los Angeles Angels claimed outfielder Wade Meckler off waivers from the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, the team announced. The move comes as rumors continue to swirl around the ball club. The Angels have been linked to a potential Nolan Arenado trade, and a recent report listed the team as a possible suitor for […]

Free agent infielder Bo Bichette has been linked to a potential reunion with the Toronto Blue Jays, in addition to ball clubs such as the New York Yankees, New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers. However, could the Dodgers’ neighbors over in Anaheim shock the MLB world by signing Bichette in MLB free agency? Former […]

It was previously reported that third baseman Anthony Rendon and the Los Angeles Angels agreed to a contract restructure. The agreement seemingly ended his time with the Halos — although that technically was not official. While speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Angels general manager Perry Minasian all but officially confirmed that Rendon’s time in Anaheim […]

The Colorado Rockies claimed right-handed reliever Keegan Thompson off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. Thompson, 30, pitched for the Chicago Cubs from 2021-2024, turning in a stellar 2.67 ERA across 24 games pitched in 2024. At the beginning of the 2025 campaign, the Cubs made the decision to designate Thompson for assignment and […]

The Baltimore Orioles have been busy throughout free agency, especially after signing Pete Alonso to a major contract. Now, the Orioles’ infield depth got deeper, as the team added an ex-San Francisco Giants infielder through waivers, according to MLB insider Francys Romero. “Dominican INF Marco Luciano was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles,” Romero […]

The New York Mets have not enjoyed a stellar offseason thus far, but two insiders have connected them to a free agent starting pitcher who could change the complexion of their rotation in 2026. According to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic, New York is interested in Framber Valdez, but could choose to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers recently won their second consecutive World Series title. Shohei Ohtani played a major role in helping Los Angeles win the championship. Now, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts gave his take on what he has learned from managing Ohtani on MLB Network. “There's a crazy, crazy competitiveness to win… he just wants to […]

The New York Yankees searched for pitching help as MLB Free Agency rolled on, but the Chicago Cubs and Miami Marlins moved first on Edward Cabrera. Chicago pushed to the front of the line. Miami found its trade partner. As MLB Network’s Jon Heyman reported, the Yankees were “never close” on a Cabrera deal even […]

The Chicago Cubs and Miami Marlins are reportedly finalizing a trade that will send right-handed starting pitcher Edward Cabrera to Chicago, Michael Cerami of Bleacher Nation reports. Cabrera was linked to a number of other teams in trade rumors before this reported deal. With the trade, Chicago boosts its rotation with a 27-year-old starting pitcher […]

Trade talks involving Brendan Donovan have slowed as the St. Louis Cardinals continue to weigh offers, despite some evaluators identifying the Seattle Mariners as a logical landing spot. According to people familiar with the matter, per Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic, the delay centers on a gap in perceived value. The Cardinals […]

The Chicago Cubs sit in the center of the winter market. Alex Bregman and Bo Bichette frame their options as MLB Free Agency continues to move slowly and every potential Cubs trade path stays open on the whiteboard. Chicago is active but disciplined. One committed move could reset the infield picture and the clubhouse tone […]

The New York Mets will enter the 2026 season with a team in need of an edge, and they could receive such a jolt if president of baseball operations David Stearns and the rest of the front office were to acquire a certain outfielder who currently resides in Colorado. Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniank is […]

This MLB free agency season has been very interesting, as many teams seem to be more willing to spend than ever before — with smaller-market teams seemingly becoming more active in the market. For instance, the Baltimore Orioles beat the New York Mets to the punch on Pete Alonso. The Pittsburgh Pirates were very aggressive […]

The Baltimore Orioles are looking to pick up where they left off in 2024 after struggling for the entirety of the 2025 season amid underperformance from a few key prospects as well as some poor performances from their starting pitching rotation. In fact, adding to their pitching staff was one of the main priorities for […]

The Cleveland Guardians added another intriguing arm to their system Tuesday, adding an Italian pitcher to the organization’s development pipeline. The Guardians signed the 22-year-old right-handed pitcher Ettore Giulianelli of Rimini, Italy, to a minor league contract, continuing the organization’s reputation for uncovering high-upside pitching talent outside traditional pipelines. Giulianelli spent the offseason training at […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are operating on a shoestring budget (relative to other MLB teams), and that only means one thing: they are set to trade another key contributor for the team before he hits free agency. In this year’s edition of the Brewers’ signature offseason move, their ace in Freddy Peralta is being dangled on […]

The Athletics’ planned move to Las Vegas encountered an unexpected obstacle Tuesday, as a key branding effort tied to the relocation hit a legal roadblock. The franchise, currently playing its home games in West Sacramento while preparing for a permanent relocation to Las Vegas in 2028, was denied federal trademark protection for proposed team names […]

There is always going to be a strong market for relief pitchers considering how important solid bullpen play is to playing winning baseball. To that end, even a reliever who didn’t have an excellent 2025 season in ex-New York Mets pitcher Ryne Stanek is reportedly drawing plenty of interest in free agency as a sort […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have fallen short in the postseason time and time again over the past few years, coming oh so close in 2022 when they lost in the World Series. Since then, it’s been a gradual decline for the Phillies, as they weren’t able to make it past the NLDS in 2024 and 2025. […]

The Los Angeles Angels have not made it to the postseason since 2014, although it hasn’t been for a lack of trying. They have spent lavishly on the free-agent market, bringing in someone like Anthony Rendon fresh off a World Series title on a seven-year, $245 million contract, but their allocation of resources, to put […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were one run away from winning the World Series. They have responded with a very active free agency. They kicked it off with Dylan Cease on a $210 million contract and recently followed it up by inking Kazuma Okamoto. But even after that, the Blue Jays have not shut down the […]

This offseason, the Philadelphia Phillies are at a crucial juncture. Philadelphia needs to take immediate action to address one of baseball’s most obvious shortages: elite middle-infield production, given that Kyle Schwarber signed a five-year, $150 million contract and there are still a number of unanswered questions regarding their infield depth. Bo Bichette is exactly the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays’ 2025 postseason run reshaped more than their season—it reshaped perceptions. Watching October baseball from afar altered one player’s understanding of what playing in Canada could truly mean. The Blue Jays reached the 2025 World Series after capturing the American League pennant and ultimately fell just short in a heartbreaking seven-game series […]

It was a disappointing year for the Los Angeles Angels as they didn’t make the playoffs. Meanwhile, they are making the usual moves during this offseason, but it appears their slugger, Mike Trout, is off limits for a trade. This season, Trout finished batting .232 with 106 hits, 26 home runs, and 64 RBIs. At […]

Even though the New York Yankees came up short in the playoffs, Aaron Judge was on top of his game. He won his second consecutive AL MVP, and his next gig is the World Baseball Classic in March.  Not only will Judge be playing for Team USA, but he is also the team captain, just […]

Los Angeles Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw went out on top. After announcing his retirement, he pitched on LA’s path to a second straight World Series, and the third in Kershaw’s career. But, according to The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand, that is not the last fans are going to see of the lefty. Kershaw is being targeted […]

The Chicago Cubs shouldn’t pass up this unique chance to solve a crucial organizational need without going over budget. The 27-year-old free agent shortstop Bo Bichette, who recently helped lead the Toronto Blue Jays to the World Series, is a prime example of the kind of impact middle-infield addition that turns a team from a […]

The San Francisco Giants continue to rebuild after a disappointing 2025 season. After the signing of starting pitcher Tyler Mahle, San Francisco’s general manager is giving an update on the franchise’s offseason plans moving forward. “Giants GM Zack Minasian said the Giants will keep looking through free agent/trade options, but said they are “very comfortable […]

As Kyle Tucker looks for his next MLB home in free agency, the star outfielder has been connected to many of the top teams in the league. But now, a pair of NL West hopefuls have joined the Tucker sweepstakes. The Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco Giants have both shown interest in Tucker, via Mark […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are picking up a pitcher as they look to bolster their roster this offseason. St. Louis is trading with the Cleveland Guardians for reliever Justin Bruihl, per the team’s social media. Cleveland is getting cash considerations in return, St. Louis said. Bruihl posted a 5.27 ERA in 2025, while making 15 […]

One of the hottest free agents still available this offseason in Major League Baseball is Bo Bichette. Bichette just had an excellent 2025 season for the Toronto Blue Jays, helping that club reach the World Series. While Toronto is working to re-sign him, there are several other teams interested. It appears that there is a […]

With several significant acquisitions that have altered their roster, the Toronto Blue Jays have established themselves as the most aggressive team in baseball this offseason. Just days after signing Kazuma Okamoto to a four-year, $60 million contract, Toronto is under increasing pressure to sign superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker to complete its championship puzzle. Instead of […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been working steadily this offseason to re-sign free agent infielder Bo Bichette. A new report from insider Ken Rosenthal seems to be throwing some cold water on the idea. Rosenthal says it is increasingly unlikely that Bichette re-signs with Toronto, per Foul Territory. Ernie Clement would only be squeezed for […]