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New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns seems to like what he’s seeing from outfielder Starling Marte, who missed a ton of games in the 2023 MLB season due to health issues. Stearns watched Marte play in the Dominican Winter League and based on what he said about the veteran outfielder, it appears […]

With pitchers and catchers set to report this week, the Tampa Bay Rays are looking to prepare for the 2024 season. But for top Rays prospect Junior Caminero, one of the brightest future stars in the game, it may not be the spring training he was hoping for, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa […]

Pitchers and catchers are about to report for Spring Training on Feb. 14, which leaves just a small window before then for the Minnesota Twins to add another pitcher. With Michael Lorenzen and Noah Syndergaard still available, could either of them be signed by Minnesota soon? The Twins were mentioned along with other clubs as […]

After another early playoff exit for the Milwaukee Brewers, the offseason has been filled with unexpected moves for the savvy franchise. The Milwaukee Brewers made one of the most surprising signings of the offseason when they signed Rhys Hoskins on a two-year, $34 million contract, with an opt-out after the first year and the option for […]

There’s more work to do for the Houston Astros front office. Fresh off signing Jose Altuve to a five-year, $125 million extension last week, the team now turns its sights to some of its other key players. Presently, the Astros are trying to ink long-term deals with third baseman Alex Bregman and right fielder Kyle […]

Carlos Rodon’s first year with the New York Yankees after signing a six-year, $162 million contract last offseason did not go to plan, as he struggled with injuries and had a 6.85 ERA in 14 starts after he returned. Now, he has already reported to Tampa, believing he can bounce back in 2024. “I wouldn’t […]

Jen Pawol is making strides toward becoming the MLB’s first female umpire, a historic move for the sport. The 47-year-old New Jersey native has been selected for a full-time big league spring training schedule this year, positioning her on the path to umpiring a regular-season MLB game. The news has yet to be officially announced, […]

Clayton Kershaw recently re-signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Rumors of Kershaw signing with the Texas Rangers or even potentially retiring swirled throughout the offseason, but Kershaw ultimately decided to return to the only MLB organization he’s ever known. On Monday, Kershaw shared a seven-word message on Instagram that will excite Dodgers fans. Kershaw’s message […]

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani said he’s planning to be “ready” for 2024 Opening Day. Ohtani, who underwent offseason elbow surgery and won’t pitch in 2024 as a result, made the comments after his batting practice on Monday, via Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. “I felt like the swings were feeling really good, which […]

The New York Mets and outfielder Ben Gamel are reportedly in agreement on a minor-league contract, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Mets announced that Gamel’s contract includes an invite to spring training. The signing continues a trend of depth additions for New York. It’s been a relatively quiet offseason for the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the MLB offseason with the free agent signings of Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. While Ohtani gets most of the headlines, and rightfully so, it’s Yamamoto who will be the most intriguing player to watch on the Dodgers this season. The Dodgers handed Yamamoto the largest contract to a pitcher […]

Veteran utility man Jurickson Profar and the San Diego Padres came to terms on a one-year contract on Monday, per Jon Heyman. The deal will pay Profar $1 million this season, pending a physical. Profar spent the majority of the last four seasons with the Padres, appearing in 359 total games for San Diego. He […]

Shohei Ohtani’s decision to sign a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers obviously caught the entire sports world’s attention. The San Francisco Giants, the Dodgers’ rival, certainly took notice of the signing. The Giants had previously been linked to Ohtani in free agency. Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb recently revealed an admission […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are shoring up their pitching ahead of the 2024 campaign. The Phillies signed former Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Spencer Turnbull, per the New York Post. Turnbull agreed to a $2 million contract, plus another $2 million in incentives. Turnbull’s contract with Philadelphia lasts one year. The hurler has a great deal of […]

The Miami Marlins have been one of the quietest teams in MLB throughout the offseason. But as the Marlins look to add an offensive spark, Miami has agreed to a trade with the Minnesota Twins. The Marlins acquired Nick Gordon in exchange for left-handed pitcher Steven Okert, via Jon Heyman of The New York Post. […]

The New York Yankees are looking to shore up their pitching rotation for 2024. The Bronx Bombers are looking to sign hurler Dylan Cease, per the USA Today. Cease is currently a member of the Chicago White Sox. The Yankees finished the 2023 season with one of the worst campaigns for the franchise in recent […]

The Houston Astros took care of one key contract extension this offseason by inking Jose Altuve to a five-year, $125 million deal. But agreeing to a deal with Alex Bregman is another matter with not much progress to speak of. Bregman is going to be an unrestricted free agent after the 2024 season but the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are heading into spring training under the magnifying glass with the game of baseball’s greatest star in a generation set to don the team’s official colors this season. Manager Dave Roberts had a take on the highly charged situation surrounding his star free agency addition and what it could mean in […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are inching closer to 2024 Spring Training. LA’s star-studded lineup will be sure to impress baseball fans across the world. Yet, right-handed pitcher Walker Buehler is still ramping up from an elbow injury. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts gave an update on the star ahead of the action. Walker Buehler’s injury update […]

What will the Miamia Marlins do during this free agency period? After a pleasantly surprising season ended prematurely, the team is looking to build off that 2023 campaign. However, their roster has already been gutted during the early days of the offseason. Jorge Soler and Yuli Gurriel are leaving, creating a massive void in the […]

There were a lot of big name free agents available this offseason (heck, there still are quite a few on the market), but the biggest of the bunch was easily two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani. Just like seemingly every other free agent this offseason, Ohtani decided to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers, marking the first […]

The Boston Red Sox haven’t enjoyed much success in recent years, and this free agency period has fans shaking their heads. The American League East is arguably the most competitive division in baseball, with the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees both getting better this winter. The Red Sox? Well, they’ve barely done anything. The […]

It is easy for Milwaukee Brewers fans to be scared of the unknowns staring them in the face. David Stearns and Craig Counsell both went to bigger markets and Cy Young Corbin Burnes was just traded to the Baltimore Orioles. The National League Central has a mixture of up-and-coming teams and more financially-secure clubs who […]

The Baltimore Orioles’ farm system has been highly rated over the last few years, and it doesn’t look like it will change anytime soon. When it comes to finding prospects and developing them, the O’s just know what to do. That much is clear after the Orioles’ farm system has been ranked no. 1 by […]

The Atlanta Braves are building a roster set on competing for a World Series title in 2024. Michael Harris II has seen that growth firsthand and says the Braves are ready to take on the season head first. Harris know that with the team Atlanta has cultivated, they’ll have a target on their backs all […]

Both the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves had tremendous 2023 MLB seasons that crashed and burned in the postseason shockingly early. The Braves won yet another NL East title before once again falling flat on their faces against the Philadelphia Phillies in the  NLDS, while the Dodgers enjoyed another dominant campaign before shockingly […]

General manager Alex Anthopoulos and the Atlanta Braves are currently in the midst of what figures to be a highly important offseason for the future of the franchise. The Braves are coming off of yet another NL East title in 2023, but also yet another season that ended in a disappointing first round exit at […]

The Cincinnati Reds and Jonathan India agreed to a two-year deal on Friday to avoid arbitration. The infielder inked an extension that will see him make $3.8 million next season and $5 million in 2025, as reported by MLB.com. India can earn incentives in 25′ based on plate appearances and games started. The former Florida […]

With the AL East only getting stronger, the Boston Red Sox are open to numerous different options when it comes to improving their ball club. One of those possibilities for the Red Sox is trading away a key late inning reliever. Boston is still listening to trade offers on closer Kenley Jansen, via Jon Morosi […]

The biggest free agency move of the MLB offseason was Shohei Ohtani signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ohtani is one of the best baseball players of all time, and he isn’t moving far as he is staying put in Los Angeles after starting his MLB career with the Los Angeles Angels. Now, he is […]

2023 was a difficult year for former New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler. And 2024 might be an even tougher one. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is placing him on the Ineligible List for next season due to a violation of injury list rules, according to the New York Post’s Joel Sherman. Eppler resigned from […]

After making a run to the World Series, the Arizona Diamondbacks haven’t been afraid to spend throughout free agency. While they’ve already landed some impressive talent, the Diamondbacks still have a few more boxes to check on their wish list. At the top of Arizona’s priorities is finding a right-handed hitter to pair with Joc […]

Trevor Bauer hasn’t played in the MLB for awhile due to a long suspension that was given to him because of a domestic violence incident. He was suspended by the MLB for 194 games, which is more than one complete season. Now, Bauer has completed his suspension, and he is looking for a MLB team […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have invested heavily in their pitching rotation, adding players such as Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow and James Paxton. However, the Dodgers would get another strong weapon out of their rotation if Dustin May were healthy and performing. However, May is still making his return back from flexor tendon surgery. The Dodgers […]

With over a billion dollars spent in free agency, the Los Angeles Dodgers are focused on succeeding at the major league level immediately. But the Dodgers still have a farm system that should keep Los Angeles in contention for the foreseeable future. Heading into the 2024 campaign, 18-year-old slugger Josue De Paula has been named […]

It’s hard to imagine Clayton Kershaw in anything other than a Los Angeles Dodgers uniform. As he enters his 17th MLB season, Kershaw does so with the only franchise he’s ever played for after signing a one-year contract with the Dodgers for the third consecutive year earlier this week. Kershaw contemplated retirement and teased the […]

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh is reportedly expected to miss three-to-four weeks after undergoing left knee surgery, per Jeff Kerr of CBS Sports. Based on this timeline, Marsh should still be ready for Opening Day barring any setbacks. The 26-year-old was acquired during the 2022 season by Philadelphia from the Los Angeles Angels. Marsh played […]

Former Cy Young winning pitcher Corey Kluber has announced his retirement, via his Instagram. Kluber was arguably the best pitcher in the sport during his peak while with the Cleveland Indians (now Cleveland Guardians). Overall, Kluber won two Cy Young awards and was a three-time All-Star. Additionally, he carried Cleveland’s pitching staff during the team’s […]

The Oakland Athletics have been planning a potential move to Las Vegas for quite some time now, but Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is intent on keeping the American League team in the Bay Area. According to Thao, the Athletics’ owner John Fisher is having serious difficulties with the Vegas move, which has led to further […]