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If you’re a New York Mets fan, the topic of conversation right now is the future of slugger Pete Alonso. The superstar is set to hit free agency next winter and while he’s expressed his desire to stay with the franchise, it feels likely he hits the open market. Owner Steve Cohen even said that […]

For the first time in his big league career, Joey Votto is a free agent. He’s not back with the Cincinnati Reds after 17 seasons with the organization and with Spring Training underway, he remains unsigned. Whether that’s bothering Votto or not is unknown, but this video he posted on Friday made it feel like […]

The New York Mets’ pitching rotation is going to look a bit different during spring training, as Shintaro Fujinami is going to miss some time. He’s not dealing with an injury but is instead going back to Japan for a short time. Fujinami is flying back home to Japan to tend to a personal issue, […]

New York Mets star Pete Alonso is headed for free agency after the 2024 campaign. But with Steve Cohen in charge, the Mets aren’t planning on losing Alonso anytime soon. Alonso will earn just over $20 million in his final year of arbitration. While his looming contract status will hang over the Mets throughout the […]

The Cincinnati Reds and former New York Yankees first baseman Mike Ford are reportedly in agreement on a contract, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Heyman reported details of the contract as well: “Mike Ford to the Reds on a minor league deal. $1.3M salary in majors, and another 125K in incentives. Spring […]

Anthony Rizzo is the New York Yankees first baseman. So why did Aaron Judge play some first base at the Yankees’ player development complex earlier this winter? “Somebody had to go over there,” Judge said, via Brendan Kuty of The Athletic. Judge took ground balls at first base last spring as well. Given his size, […]

The Seattle Mariners have been tinkering with their roster as they try to find their perfect fit before Opening Day. In their latest move, the Mariners added a versatile former 20-home-run hitter. Seattle has signed Brian Anderson to a minor-league contract with an MLB camp invite, via Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Anderson […]

If the Boston Red Sox wanted to make some waves before Opening Day, left-handed pitcher Jordan Montgomery is still available in free agency. The Red Sox hold an upper edge over the competition when it comes to signing Montgomery. McKenzie Dirr-Montgomery, the lefty’s wife, is studying to become a doctor in Boston. That connection has […]

As the Atlanta Braves chase another World Series title, the team swung a trade with the Boston Red Sox for starting pitcher Chris Sale. Taking part in his first spring training with the Braves, Sale’s opening comments are sure to rile fans up. After making 11 starts total between 2021-22, Sale took the mound 20 […]

The Kansas City Royals and catcher Austin Nola are in agreement on a contract, the team announced Friday. Nola, a veteran catcher who can play other positions as well, will bring veteran prowess to a young Royals ball club. The deal is an MLB contract. The Royals also announced that left-handed pitcher Kris Bubic was […]

The Los Angeles Angels are looking to pick up the pieces and retool their roster after losing Shohei Ohtani to the Los Angeles Dodgers. But when it comes to Los Angeles’ Blake Snell and Cody Bellinger pursuits, the Angels have hit a snag. The “baseball people” inside of LA’s organization like the idea of adding […]

The Chicago Cubs are looking for redemption. Last year, the team went through a rollercoaster of a season. They went from mediocre to the best team in baseball to missing the playoffs in the span of a season. It was an unfortunate end, especially since they had full control of their destiny towards the end […]

There is plenty of hope surrounding the New York Yankees as they approach the start of Spring Training. Following a 2023 season that had them on the outside looking in on the playoff race in a stacked AL East, the Yankees brought in Juan Soto and Alex Verdugo as part of a major outfield overhaul […]

Perhaps no player in the MLB will be more intriguing to watch than Yoshinobu Yamamoto this season. The 25-year-old rookie who lit up Japan for the last six years is inching closer to his debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but first, he’ll make a few starts during spring training. Yamamoto is already impressing his […]

California has always been a melting pot of cultures. This is why it comes to no one’s shock that the Los Angeles Dodgers also have players from very diverse backgrounds. Their offseason moves proved exactly that. They got Japanese stars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto to join forces with Teoscar Hernandez. All of them are […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers had a promising 2024 Spring Training debut. The Dodgers crushed the San Diego Padres 14-1 on Thursday night. Moreover, LA shortstop Gavin Lux provided eye-opening insight after contributing to the club’s big win. Gavin Lux is ecstatic to contribute to the Dodgers again  Lux suffered a torn ACL in February of […]

After stints with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays, Hyun-jin Ryu is returning home. The 36-year-old pitcher will be rejoining the KBO League’s Hanwha Eagles after turning down a multi-year offer from an MLB team, per Yonhap News Agency’s Jeeho Yoo. Prior to his Major League years, Ryu played for the Eagles […]

Last week, the San Francisco Giants agreed to terms with outfielder Jorge Soler on a three-year, $42 million deal. But the Giants reportedly could have had six-time MLB All-Star JD Martinez. The Giants reportedly made an offer to Martinez but were rebuffed, according to Jon Heyman of The New York Post: “Before the Giants signed […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are inching closer to their 2024 Spring Training debut. Milwaukee has made some pivotal MLB Free Agency moves ahead of their quest to avenge their 2023 showing. The team signed former Padres catcher Gary Sanchez, whose contract holdup has finally been explained. Gary Sanchez’s Brewers contract was in jeopardy due to a […]

It didn’t take long for Albert Pujols to get that baseball itch again, or maybe he just never lost it. The legendary St. Louis Cardinals slugger is returning to a baseball clubhouse, and it will be in a new and exciting role. Pujols is going to serve as the manger for one of the most […]

During 2023 spring training, the MLB was focused on transitioning everyone to its new pace-of-play rules. This year, the league has a potential uniform crisis on its hands. The unveiling of the game’s new Nike jerseys sparked critical reactions from players and fans alike, but the latest apparel-based issue could make it extremely difficult to […]

The Texas Rangers are fresh off a World Series championship. The ball club is looking to find more success in 2024 and build a dynasty. Texas is dealing with some injury concerns at the moment, but their 2024 outlook is promising as spring training gets underway. So what does the 2024 campaign hold for this […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have their work cut out for them this season as they prepare to tangle with the beasts of the AL East yet again. Last season, right fielder George Springer was a catalyst for the Jays’ powerful batting lineup, and figures to reprise his role as a disruptor and key hitter alongside […]

More and more free agents are starting to sign with clubs as Spring Training ensues. Following the recent acquisitions of Tim Anderson and Gio Urshela, the market is now picking up for second baseman Kolten Wong, per MLB Network’s Jon Morosi. An 11-year vet, Wong had stints in 2023 with the Seattle Mariners and the […]

It’s difficult to critique the Philadelphia Phillies. They feature a loaded offense, a good enough bullpen, and a high-ceiling for the starting rotation. On paper, the Phillies should be one of the best teams in the National League in 2024. But is there a fatal flaw for this team? Something that must be addressed before […]

Which New York Yankees prospect could end up on the 2024 Opening Day Roster? Although there would not be a clear spot for him given the Yankees’ new-look outfield, Jasson Dominguez would be the easy answer. However, Dominguez is recovering from an injury and will not return until later in the season. Dominguez, who was […]

The New York Yankees made a big addition to their pitching rotation when they signed Marcus Stroman. However, with Blake Snell remaining active, many Yankees fans are wondering if New York is still interested. Hal Steinbrenner has seen the rumors tying the Yankees to Snell. But as the reigning NL Cy Young remains a free […]

The San Diego Padres are underway at Spring Training in Peoria, Arizona as they look to bounce back in the 2024 season after disappointingly missing the playoffs last year. While this ball club is full of star power, there are also some youngsters hoping to make their mark in Cactus League action. One of those […]

The Shohei Ohtani phantom flight this offseason was one of the most discussed topics of MLB free agency. For those who may not remember, Ohtani was rumored to be on a flight to Toronto to meet with the Blue Jays. Fans even tracked the flight and a report stated that the two-way phenom was in […]

When will Shohei Ohtani make his spring training debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers? Dave Roberts revealed that Ohtani, who is recovering from surgery, will not play in spring training games this weekend (Feb. 22-Feb. 25), per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. However, Ohtani could make his debut next week, via Harris as […]

The Detroit Tigers and infielder Gio Urshela have reportedly agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million contract for the 2024 season, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Gio Urshela is a 32-year-old infielder, and the Tigers believed his ability to hit left-handed pitching is suited well for what they needed this offseason, according to Passan. The […]

In a recent interview, Justin Verlander got real on his tenure with the Detroit Tigers. “I wasn’t always the best teammate,” Justin Verlander said, via Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Verlander admittedly said he had tunnel vision about where he was headed, trying to build a hall of fame career with the Tigers. […]

The New York Mets went into the 2023 campaign with sky-high expectations after a historic offseason that saw them sign the likes of Justin Verlander, Kodai Senga, Jose Quintana, and others. In total, they spent nearly $500 million to hopefully give them a roster that could compete for a World Series. Instead, the Mets missed […]

Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander is currently dealing with a shoulder injury. Verlander’s chances of being ready for Opening Day are in question at the moment. Jon Heyman of the New York Post shared the latest Verlander update along with quotes from the Astros star. “Verlander threw for the third time down here on Wednesday […]

As Ronald Acuna Jr. goes to work for the 2024 season this week with spring training on the horizon, honors are still pouring in from his historic 2023 campaign. The Atlanta Braves star was named the unanimous NL MVP after recording the first season with 40 home runs and 70 steals in AL/NL history. Acuna […]

After a fantastic 2023 MLB season, the Pittsburgh Pirates are keeping Mitch Keller around for the long haul. The team agreed to a five-year, $77 million contract extension with the 27-year-old on Thursday, according to ESPN insider Jeff Passan. “Right-hander Mitch Keller and the Pittsburgh Pirates are in agreement on a five-year contract extension,” Passan […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are entering a big season in 2024, hoping to get the monkey off of their back and have some postseason success for the first time with this core of players, and starting pitcher Kevin Gausman spoke on the team chemistry so far in Spring Training. “We’ve always been a close-knit group,” […]

The Miami Marlins have a new shortstop. Miami and former Chicago White Sox All-Star Tim Anderson are reportedly in agreement on a one-year, $5 million contract for the 2024 season, per Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Anderson was previously linked to the Marlins in MLB free agency, but an agreement wasn’t reached until Thursday. However, the […]

The Baltimore Orioles have become one of the fastest-rising teams in the MLB. In 2023, the Orioles won 101 games en route to claiming the AL East crown, an incredible achievement given how stacked that division is. And one catalyst behind their rise to becoming one of the best teams in the league is shortstop […]