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The Boston Red Sox traded for Willson Contreras with the St. Louis Cardinals in December as a way to address the first base position. Now, several weeks after the acquisition, manager Alex Cora opens up about what kind of impact Contreras can make in Boston. While talking with media members on Saturday, Cora claimed he […]

The Chicago Cubs received an encouraging sign Saturday as right-hander Cade Horton shared clear visual proof that his offseason build has moved into a full-go phase following the rib injury that cut his 2025 rookie season short. Horton enters the 2026 season positioned as a central piece of Chicago’s pitching plans. The 24-year-old went 11-4 […]

The New York Mets’ offseason has been characterized by significant change, but one area on the roster that remains largely untouched is the starting pitching rotation. They are still exploring their options, and that includes making calls within their division. The organization recently inquired about Washington Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore, according to Mets On SI’s […]

New insight into one of baseball’s most significant modern acquisitions surfaced this week as former general manager Billy Eppler revisited the Los Angeles Angels’ successful pursuit of Shohei Ohtani. Eppler reflected on the 2017 recruitment process that brought the two-way superstar to Anaheim and reshaped expectations across the sport. Speaking on MLB Network, Eppler explained […]

We are just over a month away from the start of Spring Training in 2026. The Philadelphia Phillies are one of the more dominant teams in the National League, but fell to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Divisional Round of the 2025 postseason. This team aims to pick right back up from where they […]

With the situation ongoing with the Boston Red Sox and free agent Alex Bregman, there is no doubt that fans are starting to wonder if they’ll see the star player return to his team from last season. As the rumors around Bregman and the Red Sox will continue, manager Alex Cora would give his thoughts […]

Is there still an outside chance that Tarik Skubal starts Opening Day in 2026 with the Detroit Tigers? While it technically is a possibility, the idea of the Tigers not trading Skubal at this point seems unlikely. Not only is the reigning back-to-back American League Cy Young winner entering his contract year, but the Tigers […]

New president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta continues to shape the Colorado Rockies in his vision, as he makes an in-division trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks to acquire outfielder Jake McCarthy, per the team’s X account. The team is sending back right-handed pitcher Josh Grosz. Although this is not a flashy move, the Rockies are […]

The Los Angeles Angels added infield depth by signing former Chicago White Sox top prospect Nick Madrigal to a minor-league deal with an invite to spring training. The 28-year-old, the fourth overall pick by Chicago in 2018, is known for his contact skills and could help the Angels find stability in the middle infield. The […]

The Miami Marlins have been searching for some players this offseason, to help lead the team back to the postseason. One Miami player who has been long discussed as a possible trade candidate is starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara. It continues to trend that the Marlins won’t part ways with Alcantara, according to a report from […]

The Detroit Tigers enter a critical offseason as front-office strategy, free-agent planning, and rotation stability come into sharper focus. The Tigers have been linked to veteran starters Lucas Giolito and Chris Bassitt as the organization evaluates whether it can strengthen its pitching staff amid a record-setting arbitration case. The Tigers’ interest reflects a broader effort […]

Kutter Crawford recently took a big step in the right direction after undergoing wrist surgery during the 2025 MLB season. According to Ian Browne of MLB.com, Crawford threw off the mound for the first time since this past summer. Crawford never threw an in-game pitch in 2025 due to injuries. While he’s displayed potential at […]

As the New York Mets are surrounded by rumors in the offseason, the one name that has been linked to the ball club is Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta. While fans wonder what the top priority for the Mets is this offseason, the latest reporting suggests that the team could be the best spot for […]

Earlier this week, the Colorado Rockets signed pitcher Michael Lorenzen to a one-year, $8 million contract. However, he is expected not just to be confined to the mound. On Saturday, it was reported that Lorezen may be heading up to the plate to get some swings in, per  Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The […]

The San Diego Padres have put together some solid seasons in the last few years. San Diego has made some postseason runs, but has not been able to reach the NLCS or World Series. The club is working this offseason to get some help, and accomplish that feat. A new report says the Padres are […]

The Boston Red Sox have been linked to a number of free agents this offseason. A reunion with third baseman Alex Bregman remains a possibility, but nothing has come to fruition yet. Red Sox team president Sam Kennedy recently addressed the subject, saying a deadline has not been set for re-signing the veteran infielder. “We’re […]

The Boston Red Sox have long been looking for help this offseason in several spots. Boston built up their rotation, and is also looking for infield help. A MLB insider believes that the Red Sox should be pushing hard this offseason to sign free agent Bo Bichette. MLB.com writer Brent Maguire believes if Alex Bregman […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are a team looking to rebuild for 2026. Pittsburgh had the worst offense in Major League Baseball in 2025, in several statistical categories. As a result, the team finished last in the National League Central. Pittsburgh has made several moves this offseason, including adding free agent Ryan O’Hearn. The Pirates though are […]

The Atlanta Braves claimed right-handed pitcher George Soriano off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles on Friday afternoon, per Joey Mistretta of ClutchPoints. To create space on the 40-man roster, Atlanta designated infielder Brett Wisely for assignment. The Miami Marlins originally signed Soriano as an international free agent in August 2015, and he made his MLB […]

The St. Louis Cardinals officially entered a rebuild this offseason after missing the playoffs for the third straight year. St. Louis president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom is purging the roster this winter. The Cardinals shipped Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras to the Boston Red Sox and the team is looking to move veterans Nolan […]

In December, pitcher Zak Kent was acquired by the St. Louis Cardinals after being waived by the Cleveland Guardians. On Friday, the Cardinals let him slip from their fingers as he was taken by the Texas Rangers in a waiver claim, per Rangers PR.  As a result, the Rangers now have 40 players on their […]

During a deeply disappointing 2025 season, a diminished version of Gunnar Henderson was actually pretty far down the list of Baltimore Orioles problems. The star shortstop was far from being the player who earned consecutive top-10 finishes in American League MVP voting, but he was still arguably the club’s most productive hitter. He just added […]

The New York Yankees claimed a pitcher off waivers from the Houston Astros on Friday. In a move to boost their pitching depth, the Yankees claimed right-handed hurler Kaleb Ort, the team announced. It has been a quiet offseason for the Yankees, but the Ort addition does give them another pitching option. The Yankees are […]

At their current state, it’s hard for the Miami Marlins to attract top flight free agents. However, Pete Fairbanks is certainly excited to jump on board. The Marlins signed Fairbanks to a one-year, $13 million contract. He explained exactly why he made that decision and why he thinks Miami is on the upswing, via the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ infield is already loaded with talent from Mookie Betts to Freddie Freeman. But in an effort to land some more depth, the Dodgers have turned to a former Minnesota Twins standout. Los Angeles has claimed Ryan Fitzgerald off of waivers, via Alden Gonzalez of ESPN. He had recently been designated for […]

MLB free agency has been slow this winter, and for one player, it just got slower. Max Kepler, an outfielder who has played for the Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies, has been served an 80-game suspension for PED use. ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez has more on the suspension. “NEWS: Free-agent outfielder Max Kepler has received an […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been one of the best teams in the MLB over the past few years, and it’s because of the talent that they’ve added. It all starts in the offseason, and they made another move recently for Andy Ibanez, according to ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel. “IF Andy Ibanez has agreed to terms […]

The New York Yankees have had a quiet offseason. While the Yankees re-signed Amed Rosario and have also made a number of other smaller moves, New York has yet to land a star free agent or trade acquisition. With a number of injuries in the starting rotation, some fans have been calling for the ball […]

The New York Yankees fans hoping to see Cody Bellinger re-sign quickly may have to wait. Contract talks have slowed, and reports say the two sides are still far apart even after multiple offers in recent weeks. Bellinger, the former NL MVP, opted out of his Yankees contract after a strong 2025 season. He is […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks made a monumental decision in opting to keep Ketel Marte rather than trade him away. When the second baseman begins the season with the Diamondbacks, he may be sharing the diamond with another star. Despite Marte staying on the roster, Arizona remains interested in signing third baseman Alex Bregman, via Jon Heyman […]

MLB rumors continue to swirl around the league, as trade candidates are being linked to a plethora of teams. While the massive blockbuster deal of the offseason has yet to come to fruition, there have been some big trades such as the Boston Red Sox acquiring Willson Contreras and the Chicago Cubs landing Edward Cabrera. […]

The only thing true New Yorkers love more than an outright superstar is a scrappy underdog who finds a way to succeed despite setbacks, disappointments, and utter failures. As the 2026 MLB season approaches, the New York Yankees could greatly benefit from one of their most ridiculed players experiencing a bounce-back season for the ages. […]

All offseason, the Arizona Diamondbacks have been debating whether or not to trade Ketel Marte. On Friday, the Diamondbacks finally came to a resolution with their star second baseman. Arizona will not be trading Marte, via Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. He is once again expected to fill a major role in the Diamondbacks’ lineup […]

Mariano Rivera doesn’t just belong in the conversation of baseball greatness — he defines it. Widely regarded as the greatest closer in MLB history, Rivera is the all-time saves leader, a five-time World Series champion, and the ultimate postseason weapon, finishing his career with an absolutely insane 0.70 ERA in October across 96 playoff innings. […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have been treading water over the past few seasons, and the state of their starting pitching staff reflects that. The top of the rotation is wide-open, what with Sonny Gray headed to the Boston Red Sox on a blockbuster trade this past offseason. It’s evident that the Cardinals are headed towards […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have made adding pop a priority this offseason. They were inexplicably one of the teams that were seriously in on Kyle Schwarber in free agency before he returned to the Philadelphia Phillies, and against standard operating procedure, they managed to ink veteran slugger Ryan O’Hearn to a two-year, $29 million deal. The […]

Salary arbitration is one of the toughest parts for any player or team come offseason time. The player has to file a salary number that they think they’re worth, while the team typically files a lower number and both sides have to argue each other’s merits. This is why most would prefer to avoid arbitration […]

The Detroit Tigers and ace left-hander Tarik Skubal are on course for a high-profile salary arbitration case for the 2026 season after failing to reach an agreement before Thursday night’s deadline. The reigning back-to-back American League Cy Young Award winner filed for $32 million, while Detroit countered at $19 million, creating a $13 million gap […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have made a few moves this offseason that should aid in their quest to get over the hump in 2026. They did decide to splash the cash to keep slugger Kyle Schwarber around, and they also bought low on Adolis Garcia, someone who’s been a consistent source of power whose overall production […]