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The Milwaukee Brewers ended the 2025 regular season with the best record in baseball. Despite the sweep at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee is hoping to run it back with another great summer. Freddy Peralta trade rumors swirled all season long, but the Brewers are not looking to trade their ace, according […]

The Atlanta Braves had a disappointing season, and they’d probably tell you the same thing. They came into the year with a lot of expectations, and they had the talent to be among the top teams in the league. Unfortunately, they were not able to live up to those expectations, with injuries and inconsistency being […]

MLB’s offseason has officially arrived, and the Boston Red Sox could look to make a splash after making their first postseason appearance since 2021, but falling to the New York Yankees in a three-game American League Wild Card series. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, rival executives are prepared to witness the Red Sox […]

The Boston Red Sox made the playoffs in 2025 after a tumultuous year that featured trading away Rafael Devers. The Red Sox’s temporary plan at third base was Alex Bregman, but he opted out of the final two years of his contract this offseason. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported that Bregman could return to Beantown, […]

While the pain of their World Series loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers could still be there for the Toronto Blue Jays, they still can’t let their emotions get in the way of their offseason plans. If anything, the frustrating end of their pursuit of a World Series ring in 2025 could further fan the […]

The offseason has officially started, and the New York Yankees are expected to be active following their ALDS exit last month. Chris Kirschner of The Athletic recently listed outfielder Kyle Tucker as the best free agent fit for New York this winter. “In short, Tucker is clearly the best offensive player available. In the past […]

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase is proclaiming his innocence after being indicted by federal prosecutors in Brooklyn, New York, for his alleged role in an MLB betting scandal. Clase’s attorney, Michael Ferrara, released a firm statement on Sunday denying the accusations, saying, “Emmanuel Clase has devoted his life to baseball and doing everything in his […]

One would think that to come so close yet finish so far is the most heartbreaking thing in professional sports. No one might be more heartbroken over the Toronto Blue Jays’ World Series loss in seven games to the Los Angeles Dodgers than Bo Bichette. Bichette hit what looked like a dagger of a three-run […]

Kyle Schwarber is going to enter free agency at exactly the right time. He’s coming off the best season of his career in 2025, putting up 56 home runs and 132 runs batted in for the Philadelphia Phillies. He may have had his fair share of struggles during the postseason as the Phillies got bounced […]

The Cleveland Guardians won the AL Central with a great September run despite two absences on the mound. Guardians starting pitcher Luis Ortiz and closer Emmanuel Clase were placed on leave due to a gambling investigation. On Sunday, both pitchers were indicted, and Ortiz was arrested for allegedly rigging individual pitches on multiple occasions. Ortiz’s […]

It has been just over a week since the Los Angeles Dodgers won their second straight title by defeating the Blue Jays in a seven-game 2025 World Series. The offseason will include discussions regarding how the club can make more history by becoming the first group to win three straight championships since the New York […]

Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were suspended during the 2025 season for allegedly being involved in an MLB betting scheme. On Sunday, reports indicate that both are being indicted by prosecutors on several charges. Both Clase and Ortiz are being indicted by prosecutors in Brooklyn, New York, for allegedly rigging games, according […]

There were a number of key reasons behind the Boston Red Sox and their appearance in the American League playoffs last season. Those reasons included the health of shortstop Trevor Story and his ability to produce key hits while playing solid defense throughout the majority of the season, the leadership of third baseman Alex Bregman […]

The free agency market just welcomed one of its most intriguing available arms—and the Chicago Cubs inexplicably let him walk. Shota Imanaga, the 32-year-old Japanese left-handed starter who dazzled in his rookie MLB campaign, is now available after both sides declined their respective options. This bombshell represents one of the most baffling offseason decisions in […]

The Chicago Cubs face a crossroads in their pitching rotation after Shota Imanaga’s unexpected entry into free agency. The Japanese left-handed pitcher, who dazzled fans in his 2024 rookie season with a 2.91 ERA and Cy Young votes, saw his value decline significantly following a 3.73 ERA campaign in 2025 marred by home run issues […]

After a disappointing 2025 campaign, the New York Mets enter a pivotal offseason as team president David Stearns faces key roster decisions. Chief among the questions awaiting the club this winter are whether to re-sign free agent Pete Alonso and how to improve the starting rotation. Some view free agent hurler Zac Gallen as a […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have added left-handed pitcher Joe La Sorsa to their bullpen, signing him to a one-year minor league contract with an invitation to Major League Spring Training, according to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi. La Sorsa brings experience from three MLB organizations, having pitched parts of three major league seasons since his debut in […]

The Philadelphia Phillies find themselves at a critical juncture heading into the 2026 season. After a disappointing postseason exit to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS, the front office must act decisively to address glaring roster deficiencies, particularly in the outfield. According to MLB Network insider Jon Morosi, the Phillies represent a realistic trade […]

The Philadelphia Phillies face a critical juncture entering the 2025-26 offseason. With Harrison Bader declining his mutual option and Max Kepler departing as a free agent, Philadelphia’s outfield has crumbled into uncertainty. Yet the Los Angeles Angels possess the exact solution the Phillies desperately need: Jo Adell. After years of frustrating underperformance, Adell finally broke […]

Lefty slugger Kyle Schwarber had an MVP-caliber season, powering the Philadelphia Phillies to the second-best record in baseball and the No. 2 seed in the National League. Schwarber led the NL with 56 home runs and topped the majors with 132 RBI. The 11th-year veteran crushed left-handed pitching during his career year. Schwarber belted 23 […]

There are plenty of examples in sports when a player who made a big championship-winning play heads elsewhere during free agency. Miguel Rojas does not want to continue that trend. The Los Angeles Dodgers infielder, who tied Game 7 of the World Series with an instantly-classic home run in the ninth inning, has no intention […]

The 2025 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays delivered unforgettable moments both on and off the field. One of the most talked-about came not from a player but from Fox Sports play-by-play announcer Joe Davis, who revealed that he didn’t take a single bathroom break during the marathon Game 3 […]

The 2025 World Series took an unexpected royal twist this year when Prince Harry found himself at the center of international headlines. The Duke of Sussex sparked playful backlash after being spotted wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers cap during Game 4 of the Fall Classic vs. the Toronto Blue Jays. The moment, nicknamed “Hat Gate,” […]

The New York Mets found a bright offseason moment as star Juan Soto returned home to the Dominican Republic for a surprise appearance at the Mets Academy in Boca Chica. The event, hosted by the Amazin’ Mets Foundation, featured 40 local youth baseball and softball teams, celebrating both the sport’s cultural impact and the organization’s […]

Toronto Blue Jays veteran George Springer put the finishing touch on a spectacular 2025 campaign by earning his third career Silver Slugger Award, this time as a designated hitter in the American League. The 36-year-old slugger, in his fifth season with the Blue Jays, was also nominated as an outfielder but lost that category to […]

San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. has once again been recognized as the National League’s premier defensive player, winning the 2025 Rawlings Platinum Glove Award on Friday night. It’s the second time in his career that he has won the Platinum Glove award, matching his honor in 2023, and making him just the […]

After a stunning World Series run in 2023, the Texas Rangers haven’t returned to the postseason. Texas missed the playoffs for the second straight year in 2025. Injuries plagued the team as key contributors couldn’t stay on the field in a disappointing season for the Rangers. Texas improved slightly to 81-81 in 2025 but lacked […]

The Chicago Cubs have been named the top defensive team in the National League, winning the 2025 Rawlings Team Gold Glove Award for the second time since the accolade’s inception in 2020. The award was announced Friday evening, with the Texas Rangers taking home the American League counterpart. Chicago’s defense was a major factor in […]

The Kansas City Royals endured a disappointing 2025 campaign. After snapping an eight-year postseason drought in 2024, Kansas City once again missed the playoffs. Fortunately Royals fans got to enjoy another strong season from Bobby Witt Jr. Kansas City’s All-Star shortstop boasts a rare power/speed combo. And Witt always dazzles defensively. The fourth-year pro won […]

The Atlanta Braves officially named Walt Weiss their new manager on Monday, promoting their longtime bench coach to replace Brian Snitker, who transitioned to a senior advisory role following the 2025 season. The move begins a new era for Atlanta after a disappointing 76-86 finish, their first losing season and missed postseason since 2017. Weiss, […]

NFL legend Jason Kelce had his critiques of the Los Angeles Dodgers winning back-to-back World Series titles in 2024 and 2025. Kelce played in the NFL for 12 years, all with the Philadelphia Eagles. He had the privilege of winning the Super Bowl LII in the 2017 campaign, on top of multiple All-Pro honors as […]

The timing seemed perfect for Albert Pujols to land his first job as a manager with numerous teams in need of a new skipper this offseason. He was considered the frontrunner for the Los Angeles Angels job. But talks fell apart over disagreements on the coaching staff and compensation. Ultimately the Angels hired Kurt Suzuki. […]

There is no getting around the fact that the Toronto Blue Jays and their fans are hurting. After all, they are coming off a tough seven-game loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series.  However, their powerful slugger, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., was right there to pick everybody up and focus on the positive. […]

The NFL has shrewdly found a way to showcase its product throughout the year. Even when nobody is on the gridiron, people are consuming the most popular sport in America. Whether it is the draft, schedule release or training camp, football is embedded in people’s minds. Put simply, the league feels like a spectacle. Baseball […]

While his teammates battled the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2025 World Series, Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Alex Vesia and his family were enduring a personal tragedy. He and his wife Kayla are grieving over the loss of their baby daughter, Sterling Sol Vesia. The couple shared the heartbreaking news on Friday. “Our little […]

Very few can go out the way Clayton Kershaw did. He is fresh off helping the LA Dodgers win the World Series to cap off a nearly two-decade career with the Dodgers. However, there is one thing he can’t let go of, and from his perspective, understandably so, per Bleacher Report/At Bat with Mookie Betts. […]

The Cleveland Guardians have re-signed right-handed relief pitcher Carlos Hernandez on a minor league contract, which includes an invitation to Major League Spring Training, according to MLB.com’s Tim Stebbins. Hernandez spent parts of the 2025 season with the Philadelphia Phillies, Detroit Tigers, and Cleveland, pitching a total of 43.2 innings across the three clubs and […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers took home the title after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in Game 7 of the World Series. It was a closely contested battle throughout the series that had everyone on the edge of their seats. However, it sounds like some of the posts Drake made during the championship round didn’t […]

After a team wins a championship, focus tends to shift elsewhere in the league. Local fans obviously savor the moment, but the rest of the sports-watching world moves onto another subject. Engaging steady national interest is a demanding task for most franchises. The Los Angeles Dodgers are newsworthy year-round. Following their second straight World Series […]