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The San Francisco Giants added left-hander Nick Margevicius to their roster on a minor league deal on Friday, which includes an invitation to Major League Spring Training. Margevicius, 29, will earn $825,000 if he reaches the big league roster, giving him a low-risk opportunity to compete for a role in San Francisco’s 2026 pitching plans. […]

Bryce Harper does not forget. Nor does he even want to. On Friday, the Philadelphia Phillies slugger made waves when he wore a shirt that appears to be a clapback towards an earlier comment made about him by Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski. Dombrowski, when asked about Harper and his contributions for the […]

In a week filled with online nitpicking and roster speculation, the spotlight found him again. New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. became the center of conversation as fans mixed trash talk with fresh trade chatter, and he chose not to stay quiet. He went straight into it and owned it. Chisholm Jr. stepped […]

2025 World Series MVP honors and a third-place NL Cy Young finish framed the season for Los Angeles Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto. In one calm holiday moment, the NPB star turned Dodgers ace blended past and present. The former NPB standout reunited with former Orix Buffaloes teammates Soichiro Yamazaki and Taishi Hirooka over Christmas, as […]

The Detroit Tigers have a championship window opening, but recent losses in consecutive postseason series have exposed a critical gap in their roster. While the front office tinkered at the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings without making the splash move the organization desperately needs, there’s still an opportunity to acquire the bat that could transform October […]

The Baltimore Orioles sit at a crossroads. Despite investing in their pitching rotation this offseason with Shane Baz and Ryan Helsley, they should still be in search of an elite rotational arm heading into 2026. The Winter Meetings in Orlando have illuminated one undeniable truth: the Orioles need an ace-caliber pitcher, and MacKenzie Gore of […]

The Toronto Blue Jays entered the 2025 offseason with championship aspirations after their World Series run captured the hearts of their fanbase. General Manager Ross Atkins has been methodical — perhaps too cautious — in assembling the final pieces to push Toronto over the top. While the acquisition of Dylan Cease represents a significant move, […]

The New York Yankees have had a somewhat lackluster offseason thus far. Outside of re-signing infielder Amed Rosario, outfielder Trent Grisham, and one or two other players who might help the team elevate past the Toronto Blue Jays. If captain Aaron Judge has anything to say on the matter, this could change, especially as it […]

The St. Louis Cardinals stand at a crossroads following the MLB Winter Meetings, with an All-Star infielder whose prime has arrived but whose timeline no longer aligns with the organization’s competitive window. Brendan Donovan, coming off a breakout 2025 season in which he earned his first All-Star nod with a .287/.353/.422 slash line, 10 home […]

The New York Mets have been busy this offseason, attempting to retool their team after a monumental collapse last season. One of their more surprising moves was the trade of Jeff McNeil to the Athletics in exchange for Yordan Rodriguez, a pitching prospect. Additionally, the Mets started the offseason by acquiring Marcus Semien from the […]

The Boston Red Sox find themselves chasing a familiar goal this offseason, attempting to retain star third baseman Alex Bregman, who opted out of his previous contract and re-entered free agency. Since joining Boston last season, Bregman has been a major presence, providing production on the diamond and guidance in the clubhouse, making him a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers face a clear roster inflection point as the calendar moves past Christmas and the reigning champions enter a pivotal phase of team-building. For a franchise chasing sustained dominance and a three-peat, the decision is no longer theoretical. One move sits above all others, and delaying it risks unnecessary instability entering 2026. […]

The New York Yankees enter the 2025 offseason facing a defining moment. The team enter the post-Christmas stretch with patience, restraint, and quiet confidence, but MLB free agency rarely rewards hesitation. As the calendar turns, one roster move stands above all others for the Yankees and that is re-signing Cody Bellinger before he ends up […]

With rumors that the Athletics had contract extension talks with its young players to get done this winter and offseason, Christmas Day marked one for left fielder Tyler Soderstrom. As the rumors will continue around the Athletics, Soderstrom is locked with the ball club for the foreseeable future, in what turned out to be an […]

Top 50 lists are a common thing within the sports world, but it is particularly fascinating in baseball. MLB has been around longer than any other American professional sport. The amount of time the sport has been around makes the amount of players to choose from expansive. These 50 players are truly the best of […]

The Toronto Blue Jays continue to press forward this offseason, and Kyle Tucker’s free agency has emerged as a defining storyline. As the Blue Jays’ plans take shape, a potential pursuit of Tucker aligns neatly with both roster needs and timing, particularly given the current outlook of the teams’ lineup. The Jays entered the winter […]

As the Miami Marlins continue building out their roster under president of baseball operations Peter Bendix, they are exploring all potential options. But one avenue the Marlins won’t go down is giving up a former Cy Young winner. Sandy Alcantara has heard his name continuously come up in trade rumors as the Marlins continue building […]

The Cincinnati Reds bolstered their organizational depth on Wednesday by signing infielder Michael Chavis to a minor league contract, which includes an invitation to big league spring training. The 30-year-old veteran returns to North America after a short stay in Japan, where he played 38 games for the Chunichi Dragons in Nippon Professional Baseball, hitting […]

The Colorado Rockies confirmed the return of several core members of their coaching staff for the 2026 season, providing some continuity amid a significant overhaul of both the front office and on-field personnel. Manager Warren Schaeffer, who replaced Bud Black on an interim basis last May, will lead the team for his first full season, […]

Cody Bellinger’s free agency has taken an unexpected turn, and it has less to do with on-field performance and more to do with a contract rumor that briefly sent shockwaves through the industry. As the New York Yankees continue to survey the outfield market this winter, a reported asking price tied to Bellinger sparked immediate […]

The Detroit Tigers have had a busy offseason, as they ponder their prospects. Meanwhile, Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has also been busy, while being the talk of baseball. After being spotted at numerous Detroit sporting events, Skubal has made his intentions clear, and podcaster Ben Verlander stated the Tigers must act. Tarik Skubal could not […]

The Boston Red Sox have had a solid offseason so far. Recently, the Sox traded for Willson Contreras from the St. Louis Cardinals and hope it can improve the team. But there is an assessment that the Red Sox trade for Contreras has made them better, according to Jared Carrabis from Underdog. The Red Sox […]

The Washington Nationals are looking to make improvements to their team as free agency continues, and they’ve just added someone who could help them next season. After spending some time with the Chicago Cubs and the Miami Marlins throughout his career, Matt Mervis has found a new home, according to MLB insider Jon Heyman. “Matt […]

The New York Mets are one of the most talked-about teams during this MLB offseason for several reasons. Clubhouse issues in New York, star departures, and widespread doubt from the fan base have led to numerous questions surrounding the popular ballclub. The Mets recently traded away second baseman and outfielder Jeff McNeil to the Athletics, […]

The Miami Marlins have done some things in free agency, and they are not done adding talent to the roster. That shows with the latest move they made, signing Pete Fairbanks away from the Tampa Bay Rays, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. “Reliever Pete Fairbanks and the Miami Marlins are in agreement on a one-year, […]

Throughout this offseason, it has been made clear that the Philadelphia Phillies are probably going to trade Nick Castellanos if they can find a suitor for him. The expected Castellanos trade has yet to happen, but it seems to be a foregone conclusion. However, former MLB player Erik Kratz recently explained on Foul Territory why […]

The New York Yankees have been linked to a Cody Bellinger reunion in MLB free agency, but it has yet to come to fruition. A number of teams also have interest in Bellinger, and there is a chance that he ends up signing elsewhere. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Yankees […]

The Padres’ offseason uncertainty puts pressure on the front office to land an impact player before spring training. With the Dodgers still the benchmark in the NL West, staying stagnant isn’t an option. One bold swing could come in the form of Chicago star center fielder Luis Robert Jr. — a controllable power bat who […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers can correct a major infield deficiency while simultaneously providing the Chicago Cubs with a very attractive return in the form of one of their brightest pitching prospects. As the 2026 season is coming and the importance of roster building is growing, the two teams would be a great strategic fit for […]

John Elway had his full NFL experience with the Denver Broncos, which lasted 16 seasons. The retired Broncos quarterback recently revealed that football was not his only option when choosing a sport to go pro. In the NFL Hall of Famer’s documentary, Elway, which is now streaming on Netflix, he shared that he was once […]

This winter’s edition of the MLB hot stove has come in waves. A couple of bigger trades by the Tampa Bay Rays led Friday’s headlines. After a quiet Saturday, the Chicago White Sox kick-started Sunday with the surprise signing of Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami. The Rays and three of their fellow AL East foes have […]

Just a few days after a big multi-team trade, the Pittsburgh Pirates have struck once again. After being linked to numerous free agent sluggers, such as Japanese star Kazuma Okamoto, the Pirates have found another slugger for their lineup. Per FanSided’s Robert Murray on X, formerly Twitter, Pittsburgh has inked All-Star first baseman Ryan O’Hearn […]

Once again, the Chicago Cubs came up short in their bid to return to the World Series. An NL Wild Card berth and series win over the San Diego Padres led to a NL Division Series (NLDS) matchup versus their division rivals, the Milwaukee Brewers. Despite pushing the Brewers to their limit, the Cubs ultimately […]

The future of Bryce Harper hangs in the balance amid rumors of the Philadelphia Phillies trading him. But one thing is now sure: he will be representing his country on the world stage. On Tuesday, it was confirmed that Harper will be playing for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic in March, per Bob […]

With the New York Yankees reportedly willing to listen on their dynamic 30-30 threat, the Dodgers possess the exact blueprint—a blend of controllable prospects and financial flexibility—that could be the most compelling package yet. The Dodgers have the players to make the perfect offer for Jazz Chisholm Jr.: Hyeseong Kim, Zyhir Hope, and Jackson Ferris. […]

The New York Yankees find themselves in a precarious position as the 2026 offseason unfolds. With Jazz Chisholm Jr. drawing trade interest around the league, the question becomes: which team will make the move to acquire the All-Star infielder? The Philadelphia Phillies, perennial contenders in the National League East, possess the prospect depth and trade […]

As the MLB offseason progresses, there have been a few surprising teams jumping into the fray. One such club is the Pittsburgh Pirates, who pulled off one of the biggest trades of the hot stove season this past Friday. Now, they could be looking to augment their lineup once again with an intriguing free agent […]

The New York Mets chose to trade longtime second baseman Jeff McNeil to the Athletics on Monday, and insiders already feel as though they have a grasp on what president of baseball operations David Stearns is hoping to achieve this offseason. According to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic, the Mets are making […]

The Seattle Mariners have quietly built one of baseball’s most intriguing prospect pools, and they now possess the exact inventory to address a critical need for the New York Yankees—moving Jazz Chisholm Jr. While the 26-year-old infielder-outfielder struggled significantly in pinstripes, his underlying skill set and proven track record with Miami suggest he’s a reclamation […]