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These days, it is difficult to spot ardent Brian Cashman supporters. An 82-80 season devoid of even an American League Wild Card berth will have that kind of off-putting effect on New York Yankees fans. They demand perpetual relevance and championships. When those lofty standards are not met, he is the man above all who […]

Although the San Diego Padres were arguably the most disappointing team in the recently concluded 2023 MLB season, Blake Snell had a fantastic individual campaign himself, one that makes him an intriguing figure in MLB free agency. While the option to give it another go with the Padres is definitely still on the table for […]

Cody Bellinger is going to receive interest in free agency following his impressive 2023 bounce back season with the Chicago Cubs. The outfielder should have plenty of teams to choose from. Although most people around the MLB world aren’t anticipating a Bellinger-Los Angeles Dodgers reunion, Betonline’s odds suggest it could be a possibility. The Dodgers’ […]

New York Yankees general manager and senior vice president Brian Cashman didn’t hold back on their talent level for the 2024 MLB season. Brian Cashman dropped an NSFW comment on the Yankees’ roster next year, per Talkin’ Yanks. Brian Cashman thinks the Yankees are "pretty fucking good" pic.twitter.com/U3iX1NbfLX — Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) November 7, 2023 […]

As of now, Joey Votto’s time with the Cincinnati Reds has come to an end. It marks the conclusion of an illustrious 17-year career with a single team, a journey cut short due to the influx of youth within the Reds’ ranks. With the Reds declining his $20 million option for the 2024 season, Votto, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers struggled to get their defense set which may have cost them a realistic shot at the World Series. Dave Roberts tried to tweak a lot of their rotations because their old reliable setup just was not cutting it. All of those efforts were to no avail as they got beat by […]

The New York Mets had an underwhelming 2023 baseball season. The Mets missed the MLB Playoffs and finished the year towards the bottom of the NL Central with a losing record. The franchise is looking for a change, as New York fired former GM Buck Showalter in early October. Now, David Stearns discussed why the […]

Now that the World Series has concluded with the Texas Rangers claiming the throne atop the MLB, it’s time to look forward to the upcoming 2023 MLB offseason. The whole point of this endeavor is to claim the trophy the Rangers just won, and to get there, sometimes that means spending up in free agency […]

As MLB free agency starts rolling, the Toronto Blue Jays may have their eye on veteran outfielder Michael A. Taylor according to Jon Morosi. Taylor was a part of the Washington Nationals team that won the World Series in 2019. He later signed with the Kansas City Royals, winning his first Gold Glove award in […]

The MLB season ended with a bang after the Texas Rangers ended their miraculous run with a World Series championship over the Arizona Diamondbacks. That’s the entire point of all of this: to win the World Series. Texas helped themselves get there in part by making a series of moves in free agency. It’s about […]

After an arduous 162-game season and four grueling playoff series, the Texas Rangers are World Series champions. Now, with the offseason upon us, Texas must take the first steps toward defending its title. A number of key Rangers players are free agents this offseason, notably: Will Smith, Aroldis Chapman, Mitch Garver, Jordan Montgomery, and Martin […]

While the Cincinnati Reds missed out on the playoffs, their young core proved they can be a forced to be reckoned with for years to come. With so many top prospects hitting the majors, the Reds must now make a pivotal decision on Jonathan India. India has been a popular name among trade discussions at […]

As the Boston Red Sox enter the offseason, adding to their pitching staff will be a priority. A recent World Series champion has already been added to the Red Sox radar. Boston officials have spoken to the agent of Jordan Montgomery, via Jon Morosi of the MLB Network. While it’s still the GM Meetings, the […]

The New York Yankees endured a miserable 2023 season for their standards. New York missed the playoffs and the lineup struggled immensely. It’s become clear that New York needs a change, or a massive free agent/trade acquisition at the very least. And speaking of free agents, Shohei Ohtani is set to be the most highly […]

Bunting is an old-school baseball tactic that hasn’t been utilized quite as much in today’s game. Many fans prefer to see players swing the bat as compared to dropping down a bunt. This is especially true of Yankees fans, who certainly will not like Aaron Boone’s mindset on bunting, via Chris Kirschner of The Athletic. […]

The Milwaukee Brewers were preparing for manager Craig Counsell’s eventual departure. However, the Brewers didn’t expect Counsell to bounce for their NL Central divisional rival Chicago Cubs. Now, Milwaukee must go back to the drawing board when it comes to finding their next manager. The Brewers already have a list of candidates for the vacancy. […]

The World Series may have just ended last week, but Monday was an absolutely insane day in the big leagues. The New York Mets were seen as a frontrunner to hire Milwaukee Brewers skipper Craig Counsell, but they ultimately chose New York Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza. That had everyone believing Counsell would stay in […]

The Texas Rangers won the 2023 World Series. They overcame adversity to do so, as star Jacob deGrom suffered an early-season injury while Adolis Garcia and Max Scherzer both suffered injury concerns in the World Series. Despite all of this, many people around the baseball world still consider the Atlanta Braves to be atop the […]

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson is officially a free agent. The White Sox declined his $14 million option for 2024, allowing him to test the open market. There is still the chance for Anderson to return to the team on a discounted deal. But considering the way the 2023 season went for the White […]

The Oakland Athletics were the absolute worst team in MLB this past season. But as the Athletics try to right the ship, Oakland believes Mark Kotsay is the right leader at manager. Kotsay had his 2025 option exercised by the A’s, via Jon Morosi of the MLB Network. He is now expected to lead the […]

The New York Yankees were hoping to get a permanent replacement at hitting coach with Sean Casey. But after just about half of a season with the Yankees, Casey decided to leave New York. With the Yankees in search of new hitting coach, New York has offered the job to James Rowson, via Joel Sherman […]

The New York Yankees are reportedly considering bringing back starting pitcher Frankie Montas to bolster the team’s rotation, according to Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Frankie Montas appeared in just one game for the Yankees in 2023 after dealing with shoulder surgery. The Yankees acquired Montas at the 2022 trade […]

MLB The Show 23 Season 5 arrived, with new content across several modes within the game. From Team Affinity 5 to the Ranked 8 Program, MLB The Show Season 5 brings more content as the official 2023 MLB season concluded earlier this month. Additionally, the new Season comes with new Conquest Maps, and a new […]

Matt Chapman — one of the best all-around third basemen in Major League Baseball — is officially a free agent. Despite batting just .240 on the year, Chapman’s power at the plate and elite glove helped him finish with a WAR of 4.4, putting him among the leaders at third base. The 30-year-old will be […]

The Baltimore Orioles shocked the MLB world by winning the AL East and earning the American League’s No. 1 seed heading into the playoffs. For all of the Orioles efforts this season, general manager Mike Elias has been recognized. Elias was named the 2023 Executive of the Year, via Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Brandon […]

The Chicago Cubs started their offseason with a bang, stealing manager Craig Counsell from their NL Central rival Milwaukee Brewers. Chicago wasn’t the only team interested in Counsell. However, the Cubs had a deciding factor that ultimately swayed Counsell to the North Side. Counsell has major ties to the Midwest region. He attended Notre Dame […]

After losing Craig Counsell to the Chicago Cubs, the Milwaukee Brewers are now searching far and wide for their next message. With their initial managerial candidates revealed, the Brewers are getting closer to naming their Counsell successor. Milwaukee is considering bench coaches Pat Murphy (Brewers), Joe Espada (Houston Astros) and Don Mattingly (Toronto Blue Jays). […]

While numerous teams around the league have hired a new manager, the San Diego Padres still have a vacancy. As the Padres look to find their perfect candidate, San Diego has turned to a recently fired manager. The Padres are considering adding David Ross to their managerial candidate pool, via Kevin Acee of the San […]

The Oakland Athletics’ long journey to Las Vegas has taken yet another twist. A Nevada judge tossed out a petition to repeal public funds for Athletics stadium in Las Vegas, according to Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times. The petition that would have been circulated to voters was “legally deficient,” according to Nevada District […]

Blake Snell just put together one of the better pitching seasons anyone who follows the sport of baseball will ever see. In 32 starts, Snell ended the 2023 season with a sparkling 2.25 ERA. His 1.189 WHIP was also spectacular as was his 6.0 WAR. Furthermore, Snell posted a 2.36 strikeout per walk ratio and […]

Eduardo Rodriguez is one of the more interesting options available in MLB Free Agency this winter. The southpaw had a chance to join a contending team in the Los Angeles Dodgers around the trade deadline. However, he blocked a trade to California, opting to remain with the Detroit Tigers. On Saturday, though, he opted out […]

The Atlanta Braves are coming off of a dominant season that finished with yet another playoff flameout. It’s clear that they need to make a few tweaks to their roster, and today they started that process. The Braves had up to five days after the end of the World Series to decide on team options […]

Following their hiring of former Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell, the Chicago Cubs have emerged as a potential landing spot for Justin Turner. Turner signed a one-year deal with the Boston Red Sox ahead of the 2023 MLB season, and that contract included a player option for 2024. However, Turner declined that option last week […]

JD Martinez may not provide a ton of value with his glove nowadays. He’s primarily a designated hitter now, but he still does a lot with his bat. Playing as the designated hitter for the Los Angeles Dodgers this past season, Martinez showed he’s still one of the league’s best hitters, even at 35 years […]

History has been made by San Diego Padres star Ha-Seong Kim, who just became the first Asian-born infielder and Korean-born player to be awarded a Gold Glove. Ha-Seong Kim made history with his glove. pic.twitter.com/IoGXmI2DcS — MLB (@MLB) November 6, 2023 With his Gold Glove win, Kim also becomes just the second Asian-born big-leaguer to […]

There is not a more compelling storyline in MLB free agency out there than that of Shohei Ohtani’s looming decision. Ohtani is, without a doubt, the biggest free agent in the market. Even with his elbow issue, the Japanese superstar is expected to land a monumental deal. The only question is which team will get […]

Tim Anderson probably won’t be joining the Cleveland Guardians anytime soon. Anderson previously played for the Guardians’ AL Central rival, the Chicago White Sox. The White Sox declined Anderson’s contract option after the 2023 season though, making him a free agent. Still, the odds of him signing in Cleveland are extremely slim. Cleveland is leaning […]

Javier Baez unsurprisingly did not opt out of his Detroit Tigers contract with four years and $98 million remaining, per Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. Baez was traded from the Chicago Cubs to the New York Mets during the 2021 season. The star infielder has shown signs of decline but was still a […]

The Milwaukee Brewers lost long-time manager Craig Counsell to the Chicago Cubs in shocking fashion on Monday, and Brewers owner Mark Attanasio quickly addressed Counsell’s departure with a firm response. “We’re all here today because we lost Craig,” Mark Attanasio said, via Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. “But I’ve reflected on this. You know, Craig has […]