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After not receiving a qualifying offer from the Philadelphia Phillies, Rhys Hoskins’s time with the team appears to be over. That has become even more apparent following Philadelphia president of baseball operations Dave Drombowski’s revelation that he’s already discussed with Bryce Harper about the latter handling the job at first base, per Chelsea Janes of […]

The Minnesota Twins had a successful 2023 season, reaching the playoffs and defeating the Toronto Blue Jays before losing to the Houston Astros in the ALDS in four games, but there are some moves that need to be made if the Twins want to have a chance at going deeper into the playoffs in 2024. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have finished with 100-plus wins in each of the last three seasons, yet they’ve been bounced out earlier than expected in the postseason, twice in the NLDS and once in the NLCS. So what’s missing from such a talented team? Could Shohei Ohtani be the lone answer they’ve been looking for […]

The MLB season is over after the Texas Rangers’ thrilling World Series win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. That’s the whole point of this endeavor: to win the World Series. The games are at the forefront and the utmost priority, but that doesn’t mean that rumors, trades, free-agent signings, etc don’t matter. Just ask the Rangers, […]

The Houston Astros have questions to answer this offseason after losing to the Texas Rangers in the ALCS. Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman’s futures are up in their air amid their upcoming free agencies. There are reportedly no contract extension talks between the Astros and the two stars according to agent Scott Boras, via Bob […]

The Los Angeles Angels are reportedly hiring Ron Washington for their open manager job, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Washington previously managed the Texas Rangers from 2007 through 2014 and helped them reach the World Series in 2010 and 2011. Washington had been a coach on the Atlanta Braves’ staff since […]

Pete Alonso is under contract with the New York Mets through the 2024 season. But without a long-term deal in place, Alonso would be free to leave New York. His agent, Scott Boras, wanted to ensure the Mets that things don’t have to pan out that way. As new president of baseball operations David Stearns […]

The MLB season is over after the Texas Rangers’ thrilling World Series win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. That’s the whole point of this endeavor: to win the World Series. But with the World Series over, that means that free agency will soon be underway and teams can begin to plot out how to best construct […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were reportedly among multiple teams to meet with free agent third baseman Matt Chapman at the GM meetings this week, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Matt Chapman came to the GM meetings to see multiple teams, and the Blue Jays have made it a priority to try to retain […]

Juan Soto trade rumors have been an interesting storyline ever since last offseason. When the San Diego Padres stumbled in the first-half of the 2023 campaign, Soto trade rumors began to heat up. The Padres ultimately kept the star outfielder on the roster though. Although the rumors have continued into this offseason, agent Scott Boras […]

The Detroit Tigers had a deal in place with the Los Angeles Dodgers for Eduardo Rodriguez. However, Rodriguez declined as he preferred to stay in Detroit. But now a free agent, Rodriguez has changed his tune on his future destination. Rodriguez says that geographical location won’t play a factor in picking his next team, via […]

Grady Sizemore is returning to MLB. Sizemore, a former Cleveland Indians (now Cleveland Guardians) superstar, is joining the Chicago White Sox coaching staff, Bruce Levine of WSCR-AM and Audacy’s 670 The Score reported. “Former All Star Grady Sizemore, will be a part of White Sox manager Pedro Grifol’s coaching staff. He will coach outfielders and […]

The Toronto Blue Jays enter this offseason looking for multiple bats, and general manager Ross Atkins outwardly showed some interest in veteran free agent Joey Votto, who is not expected to return to the Cincinnati Reds next season. “Incredible player, remarkable career,” Ross Atkins said, via Ben Nicholson-Smith of SportsNet. “They’re just massive impact in […]

While the Toronto Blue Jays made the playoffs for the second year in a row, they were once again eliminated in the Wild Card round. As the Blue Jays look to go on a deeper postseason run, Toronto is looking to add some power to their lineup. Alongside free agency, the Blue Jays are exploring […]

Former San Francisco Giants All-Star Brandon Crawford is preparing for his first free agency journey of his career. Crawford, who is also dealing with retirement rumors, shared his mindset heading into the offseason with Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic. “Heard back from Brandon Crawford. He says he and his agent are gauging interest from teams […]

For the first time since 2020, the Minnesota Twins found themselves back in the playoffs. However, that doesn’t mean the Twins are going to back up the brinks truck to capitalize on their postseason berth. Minnesota is planning on cutting their player payroll heading into 2024, via Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. While the […]

The Seattle Mariners just missed out on the playoffs in 2023 despite going 88-74 and taking three out of four from the World Series champion Texas Rangers in the final series of the regular season. While the Mariners were extremely solid on the mound with a team ERA of 3.74, offense was an issue at […]

Aaron Nola is a free agent. The 30-year-old starting pitcher projects to be one of the most sought-after players in MLB free agency. He has established a reputation as an ace-caliber pitcher with the Philadelphia Phillies. So will Nola leave Philadelphia after spending his entire career with the team up to this point? Nola broke […]

The Chicago Cubs pulled off a stunning move that shocked the MLB when they made Craig Counsell the highest-paid manager with a five-year, $40 million deal. The move wasn’t only shocking because practically no one anticipated Counsell going to the Cubs when his contract expired at the start of November, but because the Cubs already […]

After a disappointing season, the New York Mets have hit a reset button their organization. With Carlos Mendoza the new manager and David Stearns the new president of baseball operations, the Mets are beginning to have a new identity. Still, there are plenty of upgrades the Mets can make to hit their playoff aspirations. Stearns […]

Tuesday was an eventful day for the New York Yankees, as owner Hal Steinbrenner and general manager Brian Cashman spoke, with Cashman’s press conference being very combative, but despite the fireworks and commends that angered the fanbase, the team is reportedly interested in free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger, according to Jon Heyman of the New […]

The Houston Astros have consistently been one of the best teams in the MLB throughout the past decade, and they had another big year in 2023. The main goal for this team was obviously to defend their World Series Crown by winning a second straight championship, but Houston fell short of that goal when they […]

When former Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell was deemed available, teams like the New York Mets and Cleveland Guardians showed immediate interest. However, it was the Chicago Cubs who swept in and stole Counsell. The only elephant in the room was that the Cubs had to fire David Ross to hire Counsell. President of baseball […]

For much of the 2023 MLB season, the topic of Shohei Ohtani’s impending free agency loomed large over the Los Angeles Angels organization’s head. After all, Ohtani would certainly command the biggest deal in MLB free agency history given how impactful he is as a two-way player, and even amid his injury that would prevent […]

The Chicago Cubs started their offseason with a bang as they snagged manager Craig Counsell from their NL Central rival Milwaukee Brewers. But as the Cubs look to make a playoff push, they’re planning a few more offseason splashes. Chicago is viewed as the most aggressive team pursuing Shohei Ohtani, via Bob Nightengale of USA […]

When an underdog vaults itself past a more talented and expensive team in the playoffs, it is easy to just stay the course in the offseason. Cost efficiency and endless determination worked for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2023, so who is to say it can’t produce substantial success again, right? That is an even easier […]

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman was speaking quite freely when talking to the media on Tuesday. He cursed while assessing his roster, essentially offended fans and even took aim at one of the organization’s former minor league players. For those wondering, Cashman remains one of the most polarizing figures in New York sports. […]

Milwaukee Brewers fans are still reeling from the shocking news of their former manager Craig Counsell signing with the Chicago Cubs. The fact Counsell signed with their hated NL Central division rivals made the news unbearable. For his part, Craig Counsell explained why he decided to become the Cubs’ next manager, per USA TODAY’s Todd […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have big shoes to fill after Craig Consell left the team for the Chicago Cubs. The Brewers finished the year as the top team in the NL Central and made the MLB Playoffs as a Wildcard.  Milwaukee is interested in Astros bench coach Coach Joe Espada for their manager position. However, Dana […]

Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman is expected to have another busy offseason, which likely means wooing Shohei Ohtani and some other quality talents who can make the team better suited for a deep postseason run. Those big plans might also include keeping a beloved part of the franchise. Friedman does not […]

Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman spoke on J.D. Martinez today, and his comments may hint on the team’s plans to pursue Shohei Ohtani. Friedman said a reunion with JD Martinez is possible, but that right now they still don’t know “which direction we’re gonna go with our position player group,” according […]

The Houston Astros continue to search for a new manager after Dusty Baker officially retired last week. Astros GM Dana Brown said that they have interviewed current bench coach Joe Espada for the role, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. “We’re making progress, and we feel like we’re getting closer. We’re not going to […]

New York Yankees pitcher Luis Severino is said to be trending positively in his recovery process from an oblique injury he suffered in the 2023 MLB season, with Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reporting murmurs that several teams have already shown interest in the pitcher, including the Yankees. “Source says Luis Severino’s rehab (oblique) has […]

The New York Yankees finished just two games over .500 last season, a year that saw a key injury to superstar Aaron Judge derail the team’s chances at an AL East pennant. The dominant play of the Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays among other American League teams had a lot to do with the […]

New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner did not hold back in his assessment of his team’s overall performance in the recently concluded 2023 MLB season. “It was awful. We accomplished nothing. We didn’t win a division, didn’t make it to the playoffs, didn’t win a series in the playoffs, much less a championship,” Steinbrenner said […]

The New York Yankees are widely believed to have interest in MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani. When asked Tuesday about the Yankees’ degree of interest, GM Brian Cashman shared his thoughts on SNY TV. Brian Cashman was asked about the interest in Shohei Ohtani: "He's a great player, we all know that. We will certainly have […]

The New York Yankees finished above .500 in 2023, but it wasn’t enough to match the lofty standards set by baseball’s preeminent Major League franchise. The Yankees finished 19 games behind the first-place Orioles, a result that doesn’t sit well with General Manager Brian Cashman judging by his recent, early offseason comments. Cashman has been […]

The Philadelphia Phillies had just finished another strong run. While they were not able to win it all in the 2023 MLB season, Aaron Nola and the Phillies managed to go seven games deep in the National League Championship Series. Now back to the drawing board, the Phillies seem to have the potential to part […]

Clayton Kershaw recently announced that he underwent shoulder surgery. Kershaw’s future with the Los Angeles Dodgers was already in question amid his looming free agency, but now there is even more uncertainty. Max Muncy, Kershaw’s teammate on the Dodgers, revealed during a recent episode of Foul Territory that he did not know the future Hall-of-Famer […]