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MLB’s offseason has arrived, and a number of teams will be looking to add free agent shortstop Bo Bichette to their roster. The longtime Blue Jays shortstop is fresh off a trip to the World Series, and according to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi, his suitors view him as a player who could fulfill multiple needs. […]

The Texas Rangers appear poised to cut payroll this offseason and are facing questions about potential trades involving their biggest stars. But industry sources suggest key veterans such as shortstop Corey Seager and right-handers Jacob deGrom and Nathan Eovaldi are unlikely to be moved. Under new manager Skip Schumaker, the Rangers are entering the offseason […]

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Shane Bieber recently decided to exercise his $16 million player option with the team. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, many around the sport are confused by his choice. “Across the industry, executives remain baffled by right-hander Shane Bieber’s decision to exercise his $16 million player option with the […]

The MLB offseason is officially here. Free agency has already kicked off, but few deals have been agreed to thus far, and most of the big-name players on the open market won’t sign until later in the year or even next year. Free agent signings aren’t the only way for teams to add to their […]

The Atlanta Braves have produced their share of rising stars over the years, and catcher Drake Baldwin just became the latest to join that list. After narrowly defeating Chicago Cubs rookie Cade Horton for the NL Rookie of the Year award, Baldwin’s response to the honor showed the same poise that defined his debut season. […]

The Houston Astros are once again drawing attention in MLB rumors, with the team reportedly exploring ways to bolster its pitching rotation this offseason. During MLB Network’s coverage of the General Manager Meetings in Las Vegas, insider Jon Morosi made one of the offseason’s boldest predictions, linking Dylan Cease to Houston as a potential free-agent […]

The Atlanta Braves finished fourth in the NL East with a 79-86 record, snapping a string of seven straight playoff appearances. Brian Snitker stepped down as manager following the disappointing campaign, as the Braves look to rebound with Walt Weiss at the helm. Atlanta gave fans little to cheer about in 2025. However, the team […]

The Boston Red Sox have once again become part of the MLB offseason conversation, as new MLB rumors have linked the club to Milwaukee Brewers ace Freddy Peralta. During MLB Network’s coverage of the General Manager Meetings in Las Vegas, insider Jon Morosi named Boston as a team to watch if the Brewers were to […]

Congratulations continue to pour in for Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz after it was announced on Monday night that he won the 2025 American League Rookie of the Year Award. Kurtz won the award via a landslide, as he became the latest to win it unanimously. “The 28th unanimous Rookie of the Year,” shared Sarah […]

Two weeks after facing off in the World Series, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Teoscar Hernández will reunite in Miami — this time on the same team. The MLB stars are confirmed participants in La Gente del Barrio’s Celebrity Softball Game and Home Run Derby, taking place Saturday, Dec. 6 at loanDepot park. The event, presented […]

The Houston Astros have found themselves in the offseason spotlight as ace left-hander Framber Valdez makes waves with an unusual offseason decision. The 31-year-old is attending the MLB GM Meetings in Las Vegas, personally meeting with interested teams after turning down the Astros’ $21.7 million qualifying offer. His hands-on approach has caught the attention of […]

The Washington Nationals are continuing their overhaul under new leadership, as first-year manager Blake Butera brings a trusted colleague from the Tampa Bay Rays to join his staff. The Nationals have named Michael Johns their new bench coach, officially beginning a new chapter in the franchise’s rebuild. The move highlights Butera’s intent to blend youthful […]

The Miami Marlins are expected to headline MLB offseason rumors as front-office sources indicate the club is finally ready to trade its longtime ace. After finishing 79-83 in the 2025 MLB season, the team now seems prepared to accept the best available offer for Sandy Alcantara, ending years of hesitation and signaling the start of […]

Cubs great Kyle Hendricks is retiring from baseball closing the book on a 12-year major league career that included a World Series title, an ERA crown and more than a decade of excellence in Chicago. Hendricks, 35, posted a 3.79 ERA across 12 big-league seasons, 11 of them with the Chicago Cubs. Drafted by the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers just captured their second consecutive World Series championship, but their 2026 roster still has an unmistakable weakness at the shortstop position. With Miguel Rojas aging and the team’s recent success providing an unprecedented level of spending flexibility, the opportunity to acquire franchise shortstop Bo Bichette represents an almost irresistible chance for […]

The Boston Red Sox have a historic offseason opportunity brewing. With Bo Bichette on the free agency market and the franchise possessing newfound financial flexibility, the time has come for Boston to make a bold move that could redefine their competitive window for the next decade. While the Blue Jays remain the favorites to retain […]

As the St. Louis Cardinals prepare for the 2026 MLB season, there are two large contracts on the books that John Mozeliak and company have to navigate: Sonny Gray and Nolan Arenado. On paper, Gray and Arenado are both still very good players who kept the Cardinals around .500 in 2024 and could have value […]

The New York Yankees find themselves at a critical crossroads heading into this offseason. With their rotation needing reinforcement and the opportunity to acquire one of baseball’s most dependable left-handed pitchers on the open market, the Bronx Bombers must act decisively. Framber Valdez, the two-time All-Star ace currently with the Houston Astros, represents the perfect […]

The MLB offseason is here. There are several great free agents who are free to sign with any team. The Los Angeles Dodgers proved that offseason talent acquisition is of the utmost importance, as they’ve won back-to-back World Series titles after being huge free agent spenders. Most teams don’t have the payroll power of the […]

Framber Valdez stands as the crown jewel of the 2025 free-agent starting pitcher market, and the Los Angeles Dodgers would be wise to aggressively pursue the elite left-hander this offseason. After months of speculation, the two-time All-Star has officially entered free agency, leaving the Houston Astros to watch from the sidelines as a bidding war […]

The Washington Nationals have hit the reset button on their organization, hiring a new president of baseball operations and manager. Their next move could be trading away one of their best assets. MacKenzie Gore is coming off of his first All-Star appearance for the Nationals. But as Washington looks to shake things up, Gore would […]

After watching the news that Cleveland Guardians pitchers Luis Ortiz and Emmanuel Clase were accused of betting on their individual pitches during games take the sports world by storm, MLB and sportsbooks are coming together to make moves to severely limit the chances of it happening again. Taking to social media to announce the new […]

As the Arizona Diamondbacks try to make it back to the World Series, Ketel Marte has seen his name come up in trade rumors. With the hot stove about to truly heat up, those rumors are starting to buzz again. Marte is due $71 million through the 2030 season. Furthermore, a no-trade clause is soon […]

The Philadelphia Phillies find themselves at a crossroads heading into the 2026 season. Despite winning 96 games, the franchise fell short once again in the postseason, leaving their front office desperate for the missing piece that could finally deliver a World Series championship. That piece could very well be Framber Valdez. The Houston Astros’ two-time […]

After a strong postseason run with the Toronto Blue Jays, Max Scherzer is now set to hit free agency. Despite entering his age-41 season, the right-hander is still drawing interest across the league. The San Francisco Giants are now known as one of the teams who could make a run at Scherzer, via Ken Rosenthal […]

2026 will look very different for the San Diego Padres. Craig Stammen is the new manager of the ball club after Mike Shildt’s sudden retirement. After a miserable exit to the postseason after losing to the Chicago Cubs, the Padres are hoping to see some things go their way in 2026. The starting pitching rotation […]

The Minnesota Twins have already made a massive change to their organization, hiring Derek Shelton as their next manager. Even more changes could be on the horizon for the Twins as they evaluate their roster. Minnesota has been no stranger to trades, hosting a deadline fire sale that saw most of their roster depleted. However, […]

Justin Turner is a World Series champion, two-time All-Star, a 2017 National League Championship Series MVP and 2022 Roberto Clemente Award recipient. The soon-to-be 41-year-old has left his mark over the course of 17 MLB seasons and should feel satisfied with what he has accomplished. His passion for the game still burns bright, though. Turner’s […]

With the Houston Astros missing out on the playoffs, breaking a long-standing streak, it could be a jolt that the team needs to make some moves in either acquiring talent or trading away players to shed money. As Astros skipper Joe Espada and general manager Dana Brown are expected to return in 2026, they could […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were just a win away from being crowned World Series champions. Bo Bichette played a huge part in getting the team there. He was among the hits leaders all season long before a PCL injury forced him out of action late in the season. Bichette showed true guts by rushing back […]

Future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer is fresh off a World Series loss with the Toronto Blue Jays, but the righty is already prepared to get back to the sport’s grandest stage and finish the job. The 41-year-old free agent did not hold back when asked if he felt physically capable of competing for a […]

The San Diego Padres are gearing up for yet another important offseason. After their campaign ended on a sour note in the Wild Card round, San Diego is expected to go big in the offseason. However, they don’t have a lot of freedom in terms of money. That begs the question: will the Padres trade […]

After reaching the Wild Card Round in 2025, the Boston Red Sox are now heavily evaluating their roster. Outfielder Jarren Duran’s future in Boston has now come into serious question. Duran heard his name plenty in the lead up to the MLB trade deadline. However, the Red Sox decided to wait and roster him the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are ruining baseball again, at least, that’s how rivals see it. After their World Series win and a push for back-to-back titles, the Dodgers are once more rewriting the rules of MLB Free Agency. According to insider Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the team’s front office is preparing another high-impact offseason. […]

Despite a 2025 MLB season payroll that could probably fund a space program, the New York Mets failed to get the job done. They did not even make the MLB postseason, finishing the campaign with just 83 wins. One reason to blame for New York’s disappointing season was its starting. The Mets finished just 18th […]

Even when the Chicago Cubs have a successful season, there is usually a “but” that follows it. For more than 100 years, the “but” was not winning the World Series. Now, after amassing 92 wins and returning to the playoffs in a full 162-game campaign for the first time since 2018, there should be a […]

For some time, Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes has been the subject of trade rumors. And recently, Tarik Skubal, the Detroit Tigers’ star pitcher, has also found himself floated as a potential trade target as the time for a new contract draws near. While any team in MLB would be happy to add either Skenes […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were just two outs away from a World Series title this season, but the Los Angeles Dodgers had other ideas. Dave Roberts and company staged one of the most epic comebacks in World Series history at the end of Game 7 in Canada to win back-to-back titles and send the Jays […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will likely attempt to add reinforcements this winter following their second straight World Series victory, and one insider has already predicted that they will push to acquire Cleveland Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan. According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, Los Angeles’ past attempt to trade for the two-time All-Star could push […]