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Atlanta Braves legend Paul Snyder has died at age 88. The former minor league player, scout and executive for the Braves and their minor-league teams was the architect of the “Team of the 90s,” which won 14 consecutive division titles and a World Series in 1995. Snyder played and worked exclusively for the Braves throughout […]

New York Yankees fans are especially ornery these days. They do not want to hear any roster-related news that doesn’t concern either Juan Soto or other premium MLB talents. Hence, the team’s latest acquisition is probably not going to enthuse the Bronx too much. Though, the team is at least adding some October magic to […]

After a historic National League MVP season, Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. has taken his talents to the Venezuelan Winter League. While Acuna is using the experience as a way to prepare, a recent inside pitch certainly gave the Braves a scare. Playing for the Tiburones de la Guaira, Acuna was hit on the […]

The Cleveland Guardians went out on a limb to hire Stephen Vogt as their manager. Vogt has now revealed the rigorous interview process the Guardians put him through before landing the job. Cleveland was in need of a new manager with Terry Francona retiring. To make sure Vogt was the right candidate, the Guardians made […]

The New York Mets began their offseason by completely rebuilding their front office and hiring a new manager. Now, the Mets are focused on building out their roster for a hopeful return to the playoffs. New York has signed Kyle Crick to a minor-league contract with an invite to spring training, via Ken Rosenthal of […]

There are still plenty of big names available in MLB free agency as the offseason hits the one-month mark on the first day of December. One intriguing name to watch that is perhaps flying under the starting pitcher’s radar is former Texas Rangers left-hander Jordan Montgomery. As Jeff Passan reports, Montgomery could be one of […]

This offseason will see many prolific players get moved around. The biggest name, of course, is San Diego Padres star Juan Soto. However… another team that could be dealing their stars are the Tampa Bay Rays. They’re already rumored to be looking at a trade that includes ace Tyler Glasnow. However, it’s not just Glasnow […]

While major markets lay out the welcome mat for Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Cody Bellinger, the Tampa Bay Rays are spending their offseason trying to maximize cost efficiency. That apparently revolves around trading starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow, who should probably be counting his remaining days in St. Petersburg based on the latest report. “The […]

The Juan Soto era in San Diego seems to be coming to a close soon. With a looming extension on the horizon, the San Diego Padres are fielding trade offers for the star outfielder. It was a bumpy ride, but with a rising payroll, the team is looking to cut some corners and hope to […]

With the 2023 MLB Winter Meetings set to kick off Sunday, the baseball world focuses on the game’s premier free-agent pitcher, Yoshinobu Yamamoto. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the 25-year-old Japanese star, posted by NPB’s Orix Buffaloes on November 20th, is expected to command a contract reaching upwards of $250 million this offseason. And given […]

Former Giants manager Gabe Kapler, who recently interviewed for the Boston Red Sox general manager position, has finally found a new home. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reports Friday that Kapler has joined the front office of the Miami Marlins as assistant general manager. Kapler returns to work in the state where he concluded his long […]

Corbin Burnes could be moved this offseason. The Milwaukee Brewers ace is set to enter free agency following the 2024 campaign and there does not seem to be extension talks happening between Burnes and the Brewers. Milwaukee has reportedly “engaged teams” on a possible Burnes trade, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. The Brewers are rumored […]

It feels like it was just yesterday when the San Diego Padres swung a trade for star hitter Juan Soto. Soto was traded from the Washington Nationals to San Diego to join a loaded squad. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. After making the postseason in his first year, the Padres completely […]

The Cleveland Guardians are a difficult team to figure out. In 2022, they won the AL Central despite having MLB’s youngest team. The Guardians took a step in the wrong direction in 2023 though, ultimately missing the playoffs. Are the Guardians now on the verge of a rebuild? Cleveland is reportedly open to the idea […]

Clayton Kershaw’s free agency this offseason is appearing to be similar to last offseason. Kershaw was linked to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Texas Rangers, and potential retirement before ultimately re-signing in LA prior to the 2023 season. With Kershaw expected to miss part of the 2024 campaign due to injury, retirement could be on the […]

It’s already December, and the race to get Shohei Ohtani’s signature in free agency is only going to heat up from here for the Japanese international’s biggest suitors. At this point, there are no clear-cut indicators for which team is ahead in their pursuit or which team has seen their chances of signing Ohtani dwindle […]

The New York Yankees, the MLB’s greatest powerhouse in its entire history, don’t stay down for too long. They’re called the Evil Empire after all. So after a season in which the Yankees fell way short of expectations, winning just 82 of their games en route to finishing fourth in the AL East (and seven […]

During the 2023 regular season, rumors swirled about Shohei Ohtani’s potential earnings in MLB free agency. The superstar was in the middle of another jaw-dropping campaign for the Los Angeles Angels, and some people around the MLB world thought Ohtani may end up earning well over $600 million. Then Ohtani suffered an elbow injury which […]

The Detroit Tigers have already made a splash in free agency, signing starting pitcher Kenta Maeda to a two-year contract. But they are hoping that by inking Maeda, they get much more — namely, another starter in Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Speaking to Detroit media members on Thursday, Maeda was asked about potentially playing with Yamamoto, a […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are hoping for improvement in 2024, and will need a special ingredient to surpass the Rays and Orioles in the American League East. The team’s Bo Bichette draft rumors were doused with cold water recently. There is a slight possibility the team may ‘shock the world’ by dealing Vladimir Guerrero. They […]

The San Francisco Giants are reportedly aiming for the big-time this offseason; hoping to sign both Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. But the Giants reportedly had interest in another star pitcher, hoping to sign free agent Sonny Gray before the ex-Minnesota Twins pitcher signed with the St. Louis Cardinals, according to Ken Rosenthal of The […]

The New York Mets are reportedly in the hunt for Japanese phenom Yoshinobu Yamamoto – but in the meantime, the team is ranking other pitchers available on the free agency marketplace. Among other free agent starters, the Mets reportedly value Jordan Montgomery ahead of Blake Snell and Eduardo Rodriguez, according to Andy Martino of SNY: […]

In a move to strengthen their bullpen, the New York Mets have signed right-handed reliever Austin Adams to a one-year deal, the team announced Thursday. This signing is a continuation of the Mets’ assertive approach in the free-agent market, following their recent efforts to solidify their rotation. Adams, 32, brings seven years of major league […]

While all the talk surrounding the Los Angeles Dodgers this offseason is about their pursuit of Shohei Ohtani, LA is busy looking into other moves to bolster the roster for 2024 and beyond. A name they are pondering bringing back into the fold is a familiar one for Dodgers fans, as David Vessegh reports that […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to avenge their 2023 postseason slump. The Dodgers were bounced out of the NLDS in a 3-0 sweep by the Arizona Diamondbacks. MLB Free Agency is in full effect, and Los Angeles is an ideal suitor to sign superstar Shohei Ohtani. Nevertheless, LA fans want to Randy Arozarena in […]

A slew of under-the-radar signings this week have MLB fans itching for more trades. With the Winter Meetings starting next week, those trades could be coming, with the Miami Marlins and Seattle Mariners among the teams to watch that may strike a deal or two. Both the Marlins and Mariners are built on their pitching […]

MLB free agency has not produced much news yet. Aaron Nola re-signed with the Philadelphia Phillies, while the New York Mets recently agreed to a contract with former New York Yankees pitcher Luis Severino. Stars such as Shohei Ohtani, Blake Snell, and Cody Bellinger remain unsigned as of this story’s writing, however. So are any […]

The New York Mets are expected to sign Vladi Miguel Guerrero, a brother of Toronto Blue Jays star Vlad Guerrero Jr., during the upcoming international free-agency period in 2023, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. The international free-agency period begins in January, which is when Vladi Miguel Guerrero is officially expected to sign with […]

The Texas Rangers were immediately linked to free agent superstar Shohei Ohtani after winning the 2023 World Series. Other serious suitors have emerged though. So are the Rangers in the conversation to sign Shohei Ohtani? The answer is complicated. Texas certainly seems interested in signing the two-way phenom. After all, the team just won the […]

As the Chicago White Sox field calls for ace starting pitcher Dylan Cease, they may not be as eager to trade him as teams want them to be. White Sox general manager Chris Getz is telling teams that he will wait to move Cease until some of the top pitchers in free agency have signed, […]

The Milwaukee Brewers and top centerfield prospect Jackson Chourio are expected to agree on the richest contract ever for a player who has not yet reached the major leagues, and the deal is expected to be for eight guaranteed years with close to $80 million and includes two team options, according to Jon Heyman of […]

The Boston Red Sox are entering a big offseason that will likely play a sizable role in determining what the future of the club looks like. After finishing with a 78-84 record for the second straight season, changes have already been made, as Chaim Bloom was fired and replaced with Craig Breslow as the team’s […]

The Cincinnati Reds have reached an agreement with right-hander Nick Martinez in MLB free agency, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. “Right-hander Nick Martinez and the Cincinnati Reds ar in agreement on a two-year, $26 million contract that includes an opt-out after the first year, sources tell ESPN. Martinez, 33, opted out of the last two […]

An aspiring World Series contender knows that having top-tier pitching isn’t enough; it’s also important to have a deep arsenal of arms that can put in quality innings all throughout the season. Thus, it’s not exactly a huge surprise that veteran pitcher Seth Lugo, who has shown that he can excel in either a starting […]

The Los Angeles Angels are willing to go to great depths to resign Shohei Ohtani. However, the Angels still have their eyes on other MLB Free Agency standouts. LA has a high interest in San Diego Padres All-Star pitcher Blake Snell, per MLB.com. The Angels do not have tunnel vision on Shohei Ohtani MLB’s Mark […]

The Atlanta Braves signed RHP Penn Murfee and RHP Jackson Stephens to one-year, non-guaranteed split contracts for the 2024 season on Wednesday. A split contract means the player would be paid at differing rates for time spent in the majors versus Triple-A. Both pitchers rejoin the Braves’ 40-man roster. Murfee and Stephens were each dropped […]

Felix Bautista’s dominant 2023 season for the Baltimore Orioles ended in disheartening fashion. But the closer got a nice pick me up on Wednesday, when he was named winner of the 2023 Mariano Rivera Award, given to the American League’s top relief pitcher each season. The Orioles were quick to celebrate the achievement for the […]

The Cleveland Guardians made a free agent splash on Wednesday. No, they didn’t win the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes, but the Guardians did agree to terms with one of his teammates – inking right-handed pitcher Jaime Barria to a minor league deal, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Barria spent his first six seasons with […]

The New York Mets are on a mission to avenge their 2023 baseball season. The Mets have already made a splash in MLB Free Agency after signing Luis Severino. Now, New York is closing in on a deal with former Miami Marlins infielder Joey Wendle. The Mets make another MLB Free Agency move with Joey […]