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The Minnesota Twins are bringing star power and experience to their new-look dugout. According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, the club is hiring Grady Sizemore, a three-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove winner, to join new manager Derek Shelton’s coaching staff ahead of the 2026 season. The 43-year-old Sizemore will oversee outfield, baserunning, and first-base […]

The Cleveland Guardians enter the 2025 offseason on a high note after skipper Stephen Vogt was named the 2025 AL Manager of the Year for a second consecutive season. The recognition, revealed Tuesday by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America, marked another historic moment for the 2025 AL Central champions, whose improbable comeback season captivated […]

The Chicago Cubs enter the 2025 MLB offseason with president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer offering a blunt assessment of the club’s 2025 campaign and what lies ahead. Speaking at the annual GM Meetings in Las Vegas, Hoyer didn’t shy away from linking the Cubs’ offensive success directly to the impact of Kyle Tucker, whose […]

The Milwaukee Brewers made history Tuesday when manager Pat Murphy became the first National League skipper ever to win consecutive NL Manager of the Year awards. True to form, Murphy refused to take personal credit for the milestone, calling it a collective achievement built by everyone who helped shape the club’s success. The honor capped […]

Austin Nola began his career with the Seattle Mariners. And as he prepares to hang up his cleats, Nola has begun a new adventure back in Seattle. The Mariners have hired Nola as their new bullpen coach, via Bob Nightengale of USA Today. He had originally signed a minor league deal with the Atlanta Braves […]

After leading MLB in regular season blown saves with 10, fans were happy to see Tanner Scott held off the Los Angeles Dodgers’ playoff and, by extension, World Series roster out of a feat of history repeating itself. Sure, Dave Roberts said the decision wasn’t performance-based, with Scott having a procedure on an abscess during […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are shutting down one of the hottest topics of the MLB offseason. During an interview with MLB Network at the General Managers Meetings in Las Vegas, Mike Hazen made it clear that star infielder Ketel Marte isn’t going anywhere soon. The conversation — later shared by MLB insider Jon Morosi — quickly […]

After two years with the San Diego Padres, Luis Arraez is now set to hit free agency. But if the Padres have anything to say about it, Arraez may not be leaving San Diego anytime soon. The franchise has interest in re-signing Arraez, general manager AJ Preller confirmed, via Robert Murray of FanSided. There is […]

After struggling with injuries through the first half of the 2025 MLB season, fans expected the Los Angeles Dodgers to go all-in at the trade deadline to load up on premium talent for their World Series defense. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen, as the team was only able to add Alex Call and Brock Stewart at […]

The New York Mets may have found stability at third base heading into the offseason. President of Baseball Operations David Stearns publicly endorsed Brett Baty, signaling confidence in the young infielder’s growth and his role in the organization’s long-term plans. SNY Mets on X (formerly known as Twitter) posted a clip of Stearns discussing Baty’s […]

With the Pittsburgh Pirates in perpetual purgatory, Paul Skenes has seen his name come up in trade rumors. However, the Pirates don’t plan on doing anything drastic. Pittsburgh won’t be trading Skenes anytime soon, at least in general manager Ben Cherington’s eyes. When discussing his ace’s immediate future, Cherrington sent a blunt message, via Robert […]

The Miami Marlins may have their biggest offseason decision centered around Sandy Alcantara, and team president Peter Bendix finally addressed the growing speculation. Appearing on MLB Network’s MLB Now during the General Managers Meetings in Las Vegas, Bendix discussed the ace’s future amid increasing MLB trade rumors with Brian Kenny, providing rare clarity on the […]

The Cleveland Guardians and Milwaukee Brewers have both made the playoffs the past two seasons. In turn, their managers have taken home plenty of hardware. Guardians manager Stephen Vogt was named the American League Manager of the Year in 2025 while Pat Murphy of the Brewers took home the NL award. It was a repeat […]

Kyle Tucker had a productive first season with the Chicago Cubs, but now it seems like he may be suiting up for somebody else in 2026. The outfielder with four All-Star nods to his name is one of the best free agents this year. The Cubs certainly want him back, but in recent years, the […]

For the first time ever, both the American League Manager of the Year and the National League Manager of the Year are repeat champions. After the 2024 season, Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt and Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy became the league’s best managers. That happens to be the case once again after the 2025 […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have built a culture of consistency, and their leader just made history. Manager Pat Murphy was named NL Manager of the Year for the second straight season, capturing 27 of 30 first-place votes from the Baseball Writers’ Association of America after guiding the Brewers to a 97-win campaign — the best record […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have entered the offseason with a different kind of energy — one fueled by postseason success and newfound respect across baseball. Fresh off a World Series run, the club’s front office has emerged as one of the most aggressive groups at the MLB GM Meetings, signaling a new era for a […]

After missing the playoffs for the first time in 2018, the Atlanta Braves are entering the offseason looking to turn things around. After their latest injury update, the Braves will be entering hot stove season with some extra momentum. Spencer Schwellenbach is now pain-free, general manager Alex Anthopolous confirmed to Jon Morosi of the MLB […]

After struggling through a regular season filled with incredible highlights and unfortunate injury setbacks, Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman/center fielder Tommy Edman is nipping his ankle issues in the bud once and for all with an offseason surgery. Speaking to reporters about his utility man at the MLB GM Meetings in Las Vegas, Dodgers general […]

The New York Yankees lost to the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League Division Series, ending their 2025 season. After watching their division foes win the American League pennant and nearly snag the World Series, the pressure is on this offseason. But Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has started that offseason on an odd […]

After not even sniffing the playoffs over the last six seasons, the Washington Nationals decided to make major organizational changes. Now, the latest addition to new manager Blake Butera’s staff has been named. The Nationals have hired Simon Mathews as their next pitching coach, via Russell Dorsey and Jake Mintz of Yahoo Sports. Mathews most […]

The St. Louis Cardinals missed the postseason in 2025. St. Louis struggled through a good part of the year, and finished the campaign with a disappointing 78-84 record. Due to that frustrating year, the Redbirds are expected to be active in trade talks this offseason around Major League Baseball. “I believe the Cardinals are open […]

MLB The Show 26 isn’t too far away from release, as we now have some new details from developer San Diego Studio on what they’d like to improve in the next installment. From improvements to Gameplay to modes like Franchise and Diamond Dynasty, the developers want to improve a lot for next year’s title. Without […]

The MLB offseason is in full swing now, and MLB teams are aiming to improve their roster for the 2026 season. The Kansas City Royals and San Francisco Giants were two teams capable of making the postseason last season, but could not get there. These two teams just agreed on an early offseason trade. “The […]

Detroit Tigers infielder Gleyber Torres was made a $22.025 million qualifying offer by the Detroit Tigers. Torres is currently in the process of making his decision on the offer. If he were to accept, Torres would return to Detroit for another season. However, the possibility of a multi-year contract in free agency — or even […]

The New York Mets failed to reach the postseason in 2025, and their starting rotation’s inconsistent results were part of what plagued the club down the stretch. Despite missing time with a hamstring strain and not performing particularly well when he was available last season, Mets starter Kodai Senga has reportedly drawn trade interest from […]

The New York Mets face a critical juncture this offseason as Pete Alonso enters free agency for the second consecutive winter, having exercised his opt-out clause on November 2, 2025. While the Polar Bear has been the face of the franchise, hitting .272 with 38 home runs and 126 RBIs in 2025, the Mets hierarchy […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers stand at a crossroads this offseason. After capturing back-to-back World Series championships, the organization cannot afford complacency. With Pete Alonso now in free agency and actively seeking a long-term deal after opting out of his Mets contract, the Dodgers have a golden opportunity to fortify their lineup with one of baseball’s […]

In one of the most pivotal moments of the 2025 MLB offseason, the New York Mets have a historic opportunity to fundamentally reshape their championship roster by acquiring elite shortstop Bo Bichette from the Toronto Blue Jays. While the Blue Jays remain favorites to retain their franchise star, the Mets possess the financial firepower and […]

MLB’s offseason has arrived, and a number of teams will be looking to add free agent shortstop Bo Bichette to their roster. The longtime Blue Jays shortstop is fresh off a trip to the World Series, and according to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi, his suitors view him as a player who could fulfill multiple needs. […]

The Texas Rangers appear poised to cut payroll this offseason and are facing questions about potential trades involving their biggest stars. But industry sources suggest key veterans such as shortstop Corey Seager and right-handers Jacob deGrom and Nathan Eovaldi are unlikely to be moved. Under new manager Skip Schumaker, the Rangers are entering the offseason […]

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Shane Bieber recently decided to exercise his $16 million player option with the team. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, many around the sport are confused by his choice. “Across the industry, executives remain baffled by right-hander Shane Bieber’s decision to exercise his $16 million player option with the […]

The MLB offseason is officially here. Free agency has already kicked off, but few deals have been agreed to thus far, and most of the big-name players on the open market won’t sign until later in the year or even next year. Free agent signings aren’t the only way for teams to add to their […]

The Atlanta Braves have produced their share of rising stars over the years, and catcher Drake Baldwin just became the latest to join that list. After narrowly defeating Chicago Cubs rookie Cade Horton for the NL Rookie of the Year award, Baldwin’s response to the honor showed the same poise that defined his debut season. […]

The Houston Astros are once again drawing attention in MLB rumors, with the team reportedly exploring ways to bolster its pitching rotation this offseason. During MLB Network’s coverage of the General Manager Meetings in Las Vegas, insider Jon Morosi made one of the offseason’s boldest predictions, linking Dylan Cease to Houston as a potential free-agent […]

The Atlanta Braves finished fourth in the NL East with a 79-86 record, snapping a string of seven straight playoff appearances. Brian Snitker stepped down as manager following the disappointing campaign, as the Braves look to rebound with Walt Weiss at the helm. Atlanta gave fans little to cheer about in 2025. However, the team […]

The Boston Red Sox have once again become part of the MLB offseason conversation, as new MLB rumors have linked the club to Milwaukee Brewers ace Freddy Peralta. During MLB Network’s coverage of the General Manager Meetings in Las Vegas, insider Jon Morosi named Boston as a team to watch if the Brewers were to […]

Congratulations continue to pour in for Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz after it was announced on Monday night that he won the 2025 American League Rookie of the Year Award. Kurtz won the award via a landslide, as he became the latest to win it unanimously. “The 28th unanimous Rookie of the Year,” shared Sarah […]

Two weeks after facing off in the World Series, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Teoscar Hernández will reunite in Miami — this time on the same team. The MLB stars are confirmed participants in La Gente del Barrio’s Celebrity Softball Game and Home Run Derby, taking place Saturday, Dec. 6 at loanDepot park. The event, presented […]