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The Cleveland Guardians have won the MLB Draft Lottery and will have the first overall pick in the 2024 draft, per Zack Meisel of The Athletic. Cleveland will have the first overall pick for the first time in franchise history, something that was not expected to occur with the Guardians entering the lottery with just […]

The Chicago Cubs are trying to navigate the stormy waters of MLB Free Agency as the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes heat up. Chicago was originally named as a suitor for the baseball superstar, but recent reports have dampened the Cubs’ chances of signing him. Now, president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer is putting those reports to […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are looking to improve on their 2023 MLB postseason. The Rays nabbed an NL Wild Card spot but lost in the first round to the Texas Rangers. Now, Tampa Bay has made a splash in MLB Free Agency. The Rays set their sights on former Houston Astros reliever Chris Devenski. The […]

The Chicago Cubs and former Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins are reportedly discussing a contract, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network. Most people around the MLB world expect Hoskins to sign a one-year deal after missing all of 2023 due to an injury. This would allow him to potentially earn a lucrative, long-term contract […]

The New York Mets and their fans had plenty of optimism for the 2023 season after a spectacular 2022 season, as they should have. However, the franchise fell woefully short of expectations last season, and now the Mets need to make big changes to their roster this offseason by adding free agents or making trades […]

The MLB offseason is essentially waiting on Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani. The phenom is expected to finalize his next team sometime soon, and the Los Angeles Dodgers have been rumored as the favorites for a long time. On Tuesday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed that Ohtani was at Dodger Stadium and he spoke […]

The Texas Rangers have started adding to their roster. The Rangers have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Kirby Yates, adding to a bullpen that was an issue at times for the World Series champions, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The 36-year-old Yates made 61 appearances last season out of the […]

The Boston Red Sox have made it clear that adding pitching is a priority for the franchise this offseason. A name that has the Red Sox intrigued is Seth Lugo and with other teams showing their interest, Boston is stepping up its approach for the veteran right-hander, according to Jon Heyman. Lugo, 34, is being […]

Outside of Shohei Ohtani, Japanese phenom pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto is probably the hottest name on the open market. Virtually every team in the big leagues would love to sign the hard-throwing right-hander, who profiles to be a top-of-the-line starter at the MLB level. The New York Yankees are one ballclub who are seriously in the […]

The Boston Red Sox have roster questions to answer this offseason. Improving their pitching is a priority, something that was solidified in a recent report. Boston is reportedly interested in free agent starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network. “Yoshinobu Yamamoto is one of the Red Sox’ top priorities at the @MLB […]

The Los Angeles Angels are doing everything they can to avoid losing two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani in free agency this offseason, but they ultimately may come up short in their quest to do so. One thing they have much more control over is the future of Mike Trout, and it sounds like there are no […]

The Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes are heating up after the report that he met with the Toronto Blue Jays. While several teams still believe they’re in the mix for Ohtani, one team is losing faith in their chances to sign the superstar. The Chicago Cubs are no longer optimistic they can sign Ohtani, according to Bob […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have been busy early on this offseason as they attempt to bounce back from their ugly 2023 campaign, but their work isn’t done just yet. After bringing in three new starting pitchers in Sonny Gray, Lance Lynn, and Kyle Gibson already, the Cardinals have now turned their attention towards trading one […]

Shohei Ohtani’s long-anticipated free agency is upon us, and there are rumors that Ohtani has contract offers in hand and could potentially make his decision by the end of the week. There is little doubt that Ohtani will sign the largest contract ever given out. One team stands head and shoulders above everybody else in […]

The MLB offseason is in the full swing of things, and the next big event during the Winter Meetings is the MLB Draft Lottery. The Draft Lottery is a new thing in the MLB, with this only being the second year that the event has been implemented. Therefore, we will explain exactly what the MLB […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are a serious player for superstar free agent Shohei Ohtani, and he reportedly told some people he knows that he has a positive feeling about Toronto before the presumed meeting that he had with the team on Monday, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Shohei Ohtani does feel […]

As is often the case with free agency in the MLB, teams are waiting for the biggest names to come off the board before targeting other players. This offseason, the cream of the crop is two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani, and everyone is waiting to see where he will be playing before making their moves. Despite […]

Cody Bellinger’s free agency is currently uncertain. The New York Yankees were initially the favorite to sign Bellinger in free agency. However, he was recently linked to the Seattle Mariners, and a report surfaced on Tuesday stating that the Mariners are rumored to be considering the star outfielder, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network. In […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto is widely viewed as the next big thing in the big leagues from Japan. It is expected that the next time he puts ink on paper, it will be for a titanic contract with the lucky ball club who’d land him in MLB free agency. That time will come, but for now, it’s […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa is entering free agency coming off a middling season with the middling New York Yankees which missed the playoffs by seven games. However, despite Kiner-Falefa’s less-than-stellar output during the 2023 season, plenty of teams still recognize the fact that the 28-year old shortstop by trade can provide a ton of impact, which may […]

Cody Bellinger enjoyed a bounce back season with the Chicago Cubs in 2023. In fact, everything went according to plan for the most part after Bellinger inked a one-year deal with Chicago prior to the ’23 campaign. Bellinger was previously let go by the Los Angeles Dodgers following back-to-back underwhelming seasons. When Bellinger entered free […]

Shohei Ohtani’s free agency is the biggest looming question in the MLB offseason, and there is some thought that he could return to the Los Angeles Angels, despite the fact that the Los Angeles Dodgers have been the favorites to land the two-way superstar, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. The Angels, along with the […]

The Los Angeles Angels are hoping to change the fortunes of their organization with new manager Ron Washington, and no matter what happens with Shohei Ohtani, Washington wants his team to return to what they were in the 2000s, which was a one of the better teams in the league. “The way I would address […]

The Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes are in full swing as the MLB Winter Meetings continue this week. This saga may be reaching its conclusion as teams step up their pursuit of baseball’s prized free agent. Usual suspects such as the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants are involved. However, the Toronto Blue Jays have […]

The Houston Astros may still have a stacked roster heading into the 2024 season, but that doesn’t mean that the franchise isn’t looking for some changes to bolster the team’s chances of competing for the World Series title. There’s also the question of the Astros’ future, especially when some of its veteran stars, such as […]

As the Winter Meetings kick off, trade talks surrounding San Diego Padres slugger Juan Soto have created one of the biggest buzzes. But as the Padres sort out their Soto trade, San Diego hasn’t forgotten about the remainder of the roster. The Padres are engaging in contract discussions with free agent catcher Gary Sanchez, via […]

Two-way MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani is not just the biggest prize of the 2023 free-agent market; he’s one of the biggest prizes in MLB history. While every team wants a shot to sign Ohtani to a massive deal, a handful of teams have been repeatedly linked to him: the Los Angeles Dodgers, the San Francisco […]

Rumors of Shohei Ohtani’s next destination have been swirling in the media lately. Teams such as the Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, Toronto Blue Jays, and Atlanta Braves have reportedly expressed interest. However, one agent feels Ohtani will re-sign with the Los Angeles Angels, per ESPN’s Buster Olney. “Only Shohei Ohtani seems to know where […]

Former Detroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera released a statement in honor of former manager Jim Leyland being announced to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Cabrera is “grateful” for what Leyland has taught him in the past, via MLB insider Hector Gomez. “Congratulations Boss, more than proudly grateful for having you with a […]

As the MLB Winter Meetings kick off, don’t be surprised to see plenty of under-the-radar free agents sign with teams this week. One such player, Michael A. Taylor, could find himself in the Big Apple in 2024, as the Mets are one of six teams showing interest in the veteran outfielder, per Jon Heyman. The […]

The New York Yankees have been linked to stars such as Juan Soto and Yoshinobu Yamamoto this offseason. New York is not forgetting about depth though. The Yankees are reportedly “one of many teams” interested in relief pitcher Wandy Peralta, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Yankees bullpen was their strength in […]

During his playing days, Pedro Martinez was one of the most dominant pitchers to ever play in the MLB. He is a World Series champion, a three-time Cy Young Award recipient, and an eight-time All-Star. Given his accomplishments, have you ever wondered how an MLB star like him lives? Well, wonder no more. This article […]

Chicago White Sox ace Dylan Cease is a popular trade candidate. The right-handed starting pitcher could be moved this offseason. The Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, and Baltimore Orioles all may try to acquire Cease, Bob Nightengale of USA Today said on Foul Territory. The White Sox are in an interesting position. They are fresh […]

The Los Angeles Angels are hot in pursuit of big time free agents such as Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Alongside the additions they plan to make on the diamond, the Dodgers have been filling out their front office with intriguing candidates. Former Pittsburgh Pirates, Minnesota Twins and Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Chris Archer has […]

The MLB Rule 5 Draft is one of the under-the-radar events of the MLB offseason. However, a number of extremely important acquisitions have occurred during the Rule 5 Draft throughout the history of MLB, making it one of the most important events of the winter meetings. Every December, the MLB holds the Rule 5 Draft. […]

The Milwaukee Brewers pitching staff could look very different in 2024. After losing one of their best starters and having another engulfed in trade rumors, the Brewers made sure to add a pair of capable pitchers to their rotation. Milwaukee has officially signed Wade Miley to a one-year, $7 million contract, via Jesse Rogers of […]

Mookie Betts is one of the most versatile superstars in MLB. He played right field, second base, and shortstop in 2023. So where will Betts spend the majority of the time in 2024? It should be noted that Betts was already expected to play more second base in 2024. Shortstop may have been a possibility, […]

As teams around the league prepared for the madness of the Winter Meetings, the Atlanta Braves were taking part in it; swinging a massive trade with the Seattle Mariners. However, the Braves have decided to make a tweak to the trade package they received. Atlanta is not expected to hold on to Marco Gonzales, via […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are still the favorite to sign Shohei Ohtani. Although nothing is guaranteed, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is “excited” as Ohtani’s decision draws near. “It’s just a once-in-a-lifetime, once-in-a-generation and even beyond that, type of player and person,” Roberts said, via Matthew Moreno of Dodger Blue. “What an opportunity. We’re all excited […]