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After a classic showdown with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2024 World Series, Aaron Boone and the New York Yankees pushed for a return, but the Toronto Blue Jays ended the run. The sting remains. Now the focus is the World Series, and the message starts with Boone. In an interview with Yankees Hot […]

The Detroit Tigers keep listening, but they also keep saying no. Tarik Skubal sits at the center of every Tigers trade conversation as MLB Free Agency rolls on and offseason decisions shape the winter. Calls keep coming from contenders such as the Los Angeles Dodgers but the price stays steep. Detroit knows what it has. […]

The Boston Red Sox have stayed active throughout the offseason, acquiring players such as Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras. However, the Red Sox are still looking to add a big bat to the middle of their lineup. Boston’s premier target remains third baseman Alex Bregman. General manager Craig Breslow and company are willing to pay […]

It’s been a disastrous offseason for the New York Mets so far, with the team looking to get better after missing the playoffs in 2025 but instead seeing multiple key names walk out the door in free agency. The most cataclysmic series of events occurred a few weeks ago, when star first baseman Pete Alonso […]

The Boston Red Sox signed starting pitcher Kutter Crawford to a contract, the team announced Tuesday. The move was to avoid arbitration. According to Chris Cotillo of masslive.com, Crawford’s deal is worth $2.75 million. The 29-year-old Crawford will remain arbitration eligible in both 2027 and 2028 as well. Boston can avoid arbitration with him by […]

The Detroit Tigers made the move to trade outfielder Justin-Henry Malloy to the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, the Tigers announced. Malloy, 25, was selected by the Atlanta Braves in the sixth round of the 2021 MLB Draft. In 2022, he was traded to Detroit. Malloy would make his MLB debut in 2024. Between 2024 […]

The Houston Rockets welcomed a special guest at Toyota Center on Monday as they faced off against the Phoenix Suns. Houston Astros pitcher Tatsuya Imai was on hand to watch the game at courtside. Imai recently signed a three-year, $54 million deal with the Astros after spending nine years with the Saitama Seibu Lions in […]

Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai will not pitch in the World Baseball Classic this spring as he begins his first season in Major League Baseball with Houston. “Houston Astros starter Tatsuya Imai says he won’t pitch for Team Japan in the WBC. He wants to get acclimated with his teammates without a disruption during the spring,” […]

The Houston Astros officially introduced the newest piece of their rotation on Monday, a moment that offered insight beyond contract details. Tatsuya Imai revealed the personal significance behind his decision to wear No. 45, a choice tied to two of the game’s most respected power pitchers. Houston signed Imai to stabilize a rotation reshaped by […]

The Baltimore Orioles made a calculated roster addition on Monday, claiming outfielder Jhonkensy Noel off waivers following his designation for assignment by the Cleveland Guardians. The move gives the Orioles added power depth while revisiting one of the most memorable swings of the 2024 postseason. The move comes after the Guardians placed Noel on waivers […]

There is no denying the fact that Aaron Judge is the face of the New York Yankees. He is coming off a second consecutive MVP season in which he batted .331 with 179 hits, 53 home runs, and 114 RBIs. In fact, he’s so beloved that he apparently captured votes in New York’s mayoral election […]

As rumors have surrounded the Chicago Cubs regarding the team’s offseason, it seems as if fans are waiting for the ball club to make one huge splash this season. After the Cubs lost out on Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai to the Houston Astros, fans are looking to see what else they can go after, though […]

The Baltimore Orioles have massively bolstered their lineup, trading for Taylor Ward and signing Pete Alonso in free agency. They found their new closer in Rylan Helsley. But as the Orioles try to march towards the postseason, they’re still looking for a new ace. Philadelphia Phillies standout Ranger Suarez remains one of the best options […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks’ offseason has been dominated by Ketel Marte trade talk. But in the end, it looks as if Marte won’t be going anywhere. The Diamondbacks are soon expected to end Marte trade talks, via Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic. Ultimately, talks didn’t progress to a point where general manager Mike […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers remain at the center of every major MLB Free Agency rumor, and Kyle Tucker keeps floating nearby. The mix is obvious. The Dodgers trust star power and Tucker brings it. The offseason still moves slowly, and Andrew Friedman keeps working his preferred lane. He studies the board. He waits. When prices […]

With the Houston Astros surrounded by rumors around the moves the team could make in the offseason, the latest reporting gives insight into the players who are likely not be with the ball club anymore. As the Astros signed Tatsuya Imai from Japan to start his MLB career on a contract worth up to $63 […]

The Toronto Blue Jays shook MLB Free Agency with the Kazuma Okamoto signing, but the story didn’t close. The move immediately reshaped the entire Blue Jays free agency picture. As first noted by Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic, Kyle Tucker remains connected to the Blue Jays in league conversations, and the possibility […]

As the baseball world comes up with trade offers for Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta and which teams would be involved, the latest reporting gives insight into the ball clubs that have the most interest. While rumors around Peralta and the Brewers will continue, there is no doubt a bevy of teams could use Peralta’s […]

After making a run to the World Series with the Toronto Blue Jays, Don Mattingly is now joining the Philadelphia Phillies as their new bench coach. He could bring one of the best free agents remaining alongside him. Working for the Blue Jays, Mattingly had an opportunity to coach infielder Bo Bichette. That connection could […]

The Kansas City Royals are working to keep some key personnel together, as the team marches on into 2026. Kansas City is giving a contract extension to manager Matt Quatraro, the team announced Sunday. The deal is for three years, with a club option for another year. The extension goes into effect for 2027, the […]

The offseason is in full swing, and teams around MLB are making moves to improve their rosters. Rumors are that the New York Yankees are trying to find a starting pitcher via trade, and it appears they may have been in talks with the Miami Marlins. Reports indicate that the Yankees have reached out to […]

The New York Yankees added depth to their infield on Sunday by signing former St. Louis Cardinals All-Star shortstop Paul DeJong. The 32-year-old veteran, who hit 30 home runs during his 2019 All-Star season, brings both power and versatility at a time when the Yankees are adjusting their roster in free agency. DeJong agreed to […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have joined the race as one of a handful of major-market teams showing interest in free-agent infielder Bo Bichette, joining the Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, and Boston Red Sox in pursuing the 27-year-old former Toronto star, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. […]

Japanese right-handed pitcher Kona Takahashi had strongly considered moving on to Major League Baseball after pitching with the Saitama Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball. The Houston Astros recently signed Lions pitcher Tatsuya Imai, and they had also considered Takahashi for their pitching staff. As a result, Takahashi is returning to the Lions. Takahashi had […]

With the clock ticking away, Kazuma Okamoto finally found an MLB home. He agreed to a four-year, $60 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday, avoiding an awkward trip back to the Yomiuri Giants. The Japanese third baseman can breathe a sigh of relief after securing a deal before the Jan. 4, 5 […]

On Saturday, the Minnesota Twins added veteran depth to the infield as early offseason moves continued to unfold, with Orlando Arcia receiving a minor league contract that includes an invitation to major league spring training. The deal provides the Twins with a low-risk addition who brings positional flexibility and postseason experience as the club prepares […]

The New York Yankees don’t like what they are seeing from the Toronto Blue Jays. On Saturday, the Blue Jays signed Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto to a contract for $60 million over four years. While there was no report on the Yankees trying to sign Okamoto, that isn’t stopping fans from expressing their disappointment. “I […]

The San Francisco Giants enter the 2026 offseason with a familiar issue to address, and one logical path forward may come through proactive roster balancing rather than headline moves. As the front office evaluates ways to stabilize the offense, a potential trade with the Colorado Rockies emerges as a practical option. A deal centered around […]

The 2026 MLB season is still months away, but that’s not stopping some writer’s to make their predictions for the upcoming campaign. Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com recently posted his predictions on who he thinks will win the season awards, naming Yoshinobu Yamamoto his pick for the NL Cy Young. However, there is a bit of […]

Kazuma Okamoto has been one of the most sought-after free agents this offseason, as the Japanese third baseman is viewed as one of the next big stars for MLB. After rumors speculated which team might sign him, it appears the Toronto Blue Jays officially signed him to a new deal. Reports indicate that the Okamoto […]

The Los Angeles Angels were previously mentioned as a potential trade suitor for St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado. With the Angels’ Anthony Rendon situation now resolved, a possible trade seems far more realistic. While it remains to be seen if trade talks have begun, the Halos are still rumored to have interest in […]

The Boston Red Sox have been bulking up their starting rotation this offseason, but the team is also hoping to keep their offensive core together. Boston is making an aggressive offer to Alex Bregman to keep him on the roster, per MLB.com. Bregman played the 2025 season in Boston, helping the club make the postseason. […]

The Chicago White Sox became a focal point across Major League Baseball when reliever Fraser Ellard announced his early retirement. Stepping away from the game at just 28-years-old while still productive made the move particularly notable, and it quickly expanded the discussion to larger themes such as bullpen sustainability and how the voluntary retired list […]

The New York Mets have been rumored this offseason to be in the mix for several high-profile free agents. One of those free agents is Kyle Tucker, per the New York Post. The outlet reports that Tucker is getting interest from New York’s National League ball club. The Mets are searching for some help to […]

The Minnesota Twins made a roster move Friday to address their corner infield depth, acquiring first baseman Eric Wagaman from the Miami Marlins in exchange for minor league left-handed reliever Kade Bragg. To create space on the 40-man roster, Minnesota designated infielder Ryan Fitzgerald for assignment. Wagaman, 28, joins the Twins after spending the 2025 […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Miguel Rojas share history, drama, and rings, and his final MLB season is now set after he re-signed on a one-year, $5.5 million deal. He confirmed it, and yet one thing still feels unreal: the Dodgers veteran who saved a World Series Game 7 with a ninth-inning, game-tying home run […]

The Cincinnati Reds sit at a crossroads entering 2026 — a team bubbling with young talent but still seeking that defining superstar who can push them over the top. Their lineup is packed with speed and athleticism, their pitching staff has flashed potential, but consistent offensive firepower remains elusive. That’s where Luis Robert Jr. comes […]

The 2026 MLB offseason presents a unique window of opportunity for the Los Angeles Dodgers to address center field depth while the Chicago White Sox remain conflicted about their direction. Luis Robert Jr.—a 28-year-old centerfielder with elite athleticism, blazing speed, and power potential—sits at the intersection of opportunity and uncertainty. While Robert posted a disappointing […]

Following a historic comeback to win the AL Central, the Cleveland Guardians ran out of gas in the AL Wild Card round. They lost the series to a Detroit Tigers team that they surpassed to capture the division crown. Now winners of two AL Central titles in a row, the Guardians will certainly look to […]