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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 […]

The New York Yankees stand out as one of the most intriguing possible landing spots for Bo Bichette, pairing financial strength with positional need and a stylistic fit that could elevate his impact. New York has been openly searching for a right-handed bat that can make a difference, and Bichette’s contact ability and gap power […]

As the St. Louis Cardinals begin their rebuild under president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom, Nolan Arenado has perpetually been on the trade block. However, talks aren’t moving how the Cardinals have hoped. St. Louis is still going to try and find the best trade possible for Arenado. However, there is also a possibility the […]

The Los Angeles Angels had a frustrating 2025 season, but one of their players didn’t. Angels outfielder Jo Adell had a breakout year offensively, hitting 37 home runs. Adell opened up about what changed for him in the last campaign. Adell says gaining experience helped improve his baseball IQ and made him a stronger hitter. […]

After a classic showdown with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2024 World Series, Aaron Boone and the New York Yankees pushed for a return, but the Toronto Blue Jays ended the run. The sting remains. Now the focus is the World Series, and the message starts with Boone. In an interview with Yankees Hot […]

The Detroit Tigers keep listening, but they also keep saying no. Tarik Skubal sits at the center of every Tigers trade conversation as MLB Free Agency rolls on and offseason decisions shape the winter. Calls keep coming from contenders such as the Los Angeles Dodgers but the price stays steep. Detroit knows what it has. […]

The Boston Red Sox have stayed active throughout the offseason, acquiring players such as Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras. However, the Red Sox are still looking to add a big bat to the middle of their lineup. Boston’s premier target remains third baseman Alex Bregman. General manager Craig Breslow and company are willing to pay […]

It’s been a disastrous offseason for the New York Mets so far, with the team looking to get better after missing the playoffs in 2025 but instead seeing multiple key names walk out the door in free agency. The most cataclysmic series of events occurred a few weeks ago, when star first baseman Pete Alonso […]

The Boston Red Sox signed starting pitcher Kutter Crawford to a contract, the team announced Tuesday. The move was to avoid arbitration. According to Chris Cotillo of masslive.com, Crawford’s deal is worth $2.75 million. The 29-year-old Crawford will remain arbitration eligible in both 2027 and 2028 as well. Boston can avoid arbitration with him by […]

The Detroit Tigers made the move to trade outfielder Justin-Henry Malloy to the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, the Tigers announced. Malloy, 25, was selected by the Atlanta Braves in the sixth round of the 2021 MLB Draft. In 2022, he was traded to Detroit. Malloy would make his MLB debut in 2024. Between 2024 […]

The Houston Rockets welcomed a special guest at Toyota Center on Monday as they faced off against the Phoenix Suns. Houston Astros pitcher Tatsuya Imai was on hand to watch the game at courtside. Imai recently signed a three-year, $54 million deal with the Astros after spending nine years with the Saitama Seibu Lions in […]

Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai will not pitch in the World Baseball Classic this spring as he begins his first season in Major League Baseball with Houston. “Houston Astros starter Tatsuya Imai says he won’t pitch for Team Japan in the WBC. He wants to get acclimated with his teammates without a disruption during the spring,” […]

The Houston Astros officially introduced the newest piece of their rotation on Monday, a moment that offered insight beyond contract details. Tatsuya Imai revealed the personal significance behind his decision to wear No. 45, a choice tied to two of the game’s most respected power pitchers. Houston signed Imai to stabilize a rotation reshaped by […]

The Baltimore Orioles made a calculated roster addition on Monday, claiming outfielder Jhonkensy Noel off waivers following his designation for assignment by the Cleveland Guardians. The move gives the Orioles added power depth while revisiting one of the most memorable swings of the 2024 postseason. The move comes after the Guardians placed Noel on waivers […]

There is no denying the fact that Aaron Judge is the face of the New York Yankees. He is coming off a second consecutive MVP season in which he batted .331 with 179 hits, 53 home runs, and 114 RBIs. In fact, he’s so beloved that he apparently captured votes in New York’s mayoral election […]

As rumors have surrounded the Chicago Cubs regarding the team’s offseason, it seems as if fans are waiting for the ball club to make one huge splash this season. After the Cubs lost out on Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai to the Houston Astros, fans are looking to see what else they can go after, though […]

The Baltimore Orioles have massively bolstered their lineup, trading for Taylor Ward and signing Pete Alonso in free agency. They found their new closer in Rylan Helsley. But as the Orioles try to march towards the postseason, they’re still looking for a new ace. Philadelphia Phillies standout Ranger Suarez remains one of the best options […]