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We have officially entered a new era of Milwaukee Brewers baseball. Yes, change was promised when both president of baseball operations David Stearns and manager Craig Counsell left for flashier and more lucrative jobs after a nine-year run. Though, the franchise model could have realistically been replicated with general manager Matt Arnold and new skipper […]

Now that the Baltimore Orioles, coming off of a 102 win season, have acquired star pitcher Corbin Burnes, can the New York Yankees still be considered favorites in the American League East? The answer is no, at least according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network: .@JonHeyman breaks down the Orioles blockbuster trade for 2021 NL […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are looking to wipe away the lingering stench of their putrid 2023 season with some solid offseason moves, with one of them coming at the New York Yankees’ expense. On Thursday, Robert Murray of FanSided reported that the Cardinals have agreed to a deal with relief pitcher Keynan Middleton in free […]

The Baltimore Orioles were mired in a painful rebuild to begin the 2020s, and yet here they are, having emerged as one of the teams best positioned to contend for the foreseeable future. On Thursday, the Orioles pushed even more chips to the center of the table when they traded away infielder Joey Ortiz, southpaw […]

The Baltimore Orioles grabbed headlines earlier this week after news of the franchise’s sale to a couple of billionaires. They are turning heads again, this time for reasons more relatable to non-billionaires, as the O’s have acquired star pitcher Corbin Burnes from the Milwaukee Brewers via a stunning trade that caught everybody by surprise. In […]

Although there are no ribbons handed out to last-place teams, the Washington Nationals made clear progress in their rebuild last season. They won 71 games in 2023, 16 more than their total from the previous year. President of baseball operations Mike Rizzo has not made any major moves this winter, but he is still trying […]

The Oakland Athletics have had a couple of brutal seasons in the last two years, and now are in the process of moving to Las Vegas, a decision that has angered fans of the team that will be playing in their fourth city in less than 75 years when the team relocates in 2028. Athletics […]

The Baltimore Orioles have engaged the Milwaukee Brewers in a blockbuster MLB trade less than two weeks before the start of spring training. The Orioles are sending shortstop Joey Ortiz and left-hander D.L. Hall to Milwaukee in exchange for Corbin Burnes, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports. The Orioles get a massive upgrade ahead of spring training […]

For the 10th and final time, Gary Sheffield was left off of the MLB Hall of Fame ballot. Sheffield had a very decorated career in the MLB, and after being left off yet again, he had a lot of words for the process that goes into selecting players for the MLB Hall of Fame. Gary […]

Charlie Culberson is returning to the Atlanta Braves. The former position player is making his return as a pitcher, however. Culberson recently joined MLB Network and revealed when he decided to attempt to pursue pitching at the big league level. “I think last year,” Culberson said. “After signing back with the Braves. When they first […]

Alek Manoah’s career did a complete 180 last season as the 2022 American League Cy Young finalist found himself in the minors for the majority of the second half of 2023. Once the Toronto Blue Jays ace, Manoah did not appear in an MLB game after Aug. 10 of last year. Despite his downward spiral, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have built what many call a superteam by signing Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto this offseason, while also bringing in Tyler Glasnow via trade with the Tampa Bay Rays, leading to many baseball fans declaring that they will not root for the team. Mookie Betts, who is expected to be the […]

The New York Mets are reportedly close to a deal in MLB free agency with reliever Jake Diekman, per Will Sammon of The Athletic. New York has placed an emphasis on adding depth this offseason, whether it’s been in the bullpen, starting rotation, or in the lineup. Diekman will certainly provide bullpen depth. The 37-year-old […]

In the early 2010s, the Detroit Tigers were one of the best teams in Major League Baseball. They were the kings of the AL Central, and they came close to winning a World Series multiple times. Then the Tigers fell off the face of the earth. It has been a long time since they made […]

The Boston Red Sox need to upgrade their starting rotation to compete in the upcoming 2024 campaign, and the Tampa Bay Rays have a young ace and a history of trading star players rather than signing them to extensions. Could the two American League East rivals end up being trade partners in a deal that […]

Spring training is just around the corner but Blake Snell remains a free agent. Still, he is a chief target among many teams, including the New York Yankees. Why Snell is still not part of the American League East division club is mainly because the two sides reportedly are not seeing each other in the […]

James Paxton’s deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers has been reportedly reworked with the pitcher’s unspecified health issue causing the guaranteed money to go from $11 million down to only $7 million, per Fabian Ardaya and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic). The one-year deal, announced on Monday, still has a maximum potential value of up […]

Jackie Robinson was a big icon for individuals not only for baseball but also for the fight for civil rights. There were a lot of things made to immortalize the Los Angeles Dodgers, then Brooklyn Dodgers, legend. One of them that stood out was the statue at McAdams Park in Wichita by League 42. Unfortunately, […]

The Texas Rangers may still have another big MLB free agency move up their sleeve. MLB insider Kiley McDaniel believes that Texas will re-sign star pitcher Jordan Montgomery. “He seems like a lock to be good for the next couple years,” McDaniel said on Foul Territory. “Where he can start playoff games for you as […]

The Houston Astros reportedly acquired Trey Cabbage, a versatile position player, from the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday, per Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston. The Astros dealt right-handed pitcher Carlos Espinosa to the Angels as part of the trade, and designated right-handed pitcher Declan Cronin for assignment. Cabbage isn’t the kind of player that […]

During his playing days, Johnny Damon was a respected outfielder. He is a two-time All-Star, a two-time World Series Champion, and once led the league in stolen bases. Given Damon’s success in baseball, have you ever wondered how a former MLB star like him lives? Well, wonder no more. This article features Johnny Damon’s $30 […]

John Angelos and the Angelos family recently made the decision to sell the Baltimore Orioles for approximately $1.75 billion. The franchise is reportedly being sold to private equity billionaires David Rubenstein and Mike Arougheti. Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr. is also apart of the new ownership group, and he took to X (formerly Twitter) to […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have been active throughout the postseason, looking to bounce back from their disastrous 2023. After adding a trio of starters to their rotation, the Cardinals are now focused on adding to their bullpen. St. Louis has had ongoing conversations with former Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Ryan Brasier, via Derrick Goold of […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have extremely high expectations for the 2024 season after a big offseason. LA’s free agency was capitalized by signing Shohei Ohtani to a historic contract. The Atlanta Braves, who finished the 2023 season with MLB’s best record, aren’t worried, though. “We can be better than we were last year,” Braves reliever […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. certainly wants to make an impact in 2024, and he kicked off his campaign by gracing the MLB The Show 24 Cover. Since being declared the cover athlete of San Diego Studio’s next baseball game, the 3-time All-Star reacted to the honor he received. Additionally, he spoke about his future in the […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are still searching for their first playoff appearance 2015. While they’re latest deal won’t catapult the Pirates to the World Series, it will add some depth to Pittsburgh’s pitching staff. Wily Peralta has agreed to a minor-league contract with the Pirates, via Robert Murray of FanSided. While the financials of the deal […]

The San Diego Padres are bringing a new left-handed option to its bullpen. The Padres are in agreement with veteran reliever Wandy Peralta on a four-year, $16.5 million contract, per Ken Rosenthal. The deal contains three opt-outs. Peralta, 32, joins the Padres after spending three seasons with the New York Yankees. He was brilliant for […]

The Seattle Mariners swung another trade when they landed Max Kepler from the Minnesota Twins. But if it were up to the Mariners, they would’ve added much more than just Polanco. Seattle inquired about Kepler’s availability during trade discussions. However, those talks never gained any real traction, via Jon Morosi of the MLB Network. Kepler […]

Many fans were curious to see if MLB The Show 24 was coming out for PC. For years, the series remained exclusively on PlayStation platforms from 2006 to 2020. However, since The Show 21, the developer released the games on Xbox and Nintendo Systems as well. So, could this mean a PC version for MLB […]

The Miami Marlins seem to be in the market for help on the infield, and they are reportedly interested in free agent Adalberto Mondesi, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post: “Marlins are still looking for a SS. Adalberto Mondesi is one consideration.” Mondesi is full of talent. He was touted as one […]

Whenever there is a hint of doubt surrounding the Houston Astros, the franchise tends to respond in a big way. With multiple relievers entering MLB free agency and respected catcher Martin Maldonado joining the Chicago White Sox, the club faces some uncertainty. Any concern, however, was greatly alleviated with the huge signing of Josh Hader. […]

The Boston Red Sox haven’t had a successful offseason in terms of acquiring big-name free agents. Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and every other free agent seemingly was linked to Boston among other teams, before ultimately signing elsewhere. MLB Ken Rosenthal appeared on the Foul Territory podcast, and he ripped into the Red Sox, saying they’re […]

The Chicago Cubs took their time, but they are now making moves in MLB free agency. Japanese ace Shota Imanaga and veteran reliever Hector Neris could be impactful additions to a pitching staff that fell off a bit near the end of the 2023 season. The front office will have to address its lineup at […]

Once again, the Baseball Hall of Fame has snubbed Billy Wagner. The former Houston Astros closer came up just five votes short of getting inducted into Cooperstown, as he wound up with just a 73.8% rating, falling below the required 75% to make the cut. The pitcher appeared on the latest edition of “Starkville: The […]

The Baltimore Orioles will be under new ownership, with reports surfacing that John Angelos has agreed to sell the MLB franchise to private equity billionaires David Rubenstein and Mike Arougheti, with the former expected to be the main controller, per John Ourand of Puck News. “It looks like the Orioles sale is finally going to […]

Former superstar pitcher Noah Syndergaard has bounced around the MLB in recent seasons and is now reportedly garnering interest from none other than the New York Yankees. The Yankees suffered a down year during the 2023 campaign, unable to capitalize on the previous season’s trip all the way to the American League Championship Series, and […]

Joc Pederson signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks this offseason and is ready to help AZ attempt to upset the powerful Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West. Pederson, of course, used to play for the Dodgers. He understands that defeating LA, especially with Shohei Ohtani now on the team, will be difficult. However, his […]

The Milwaukee Brewers made one of the most surprising signings of the offseason a few days ago when they signed Rhys Hoskins on a two-year, $34 million contract, with an opt-out after the first year and the option for a third year. This contract is far from the headline-grabbing deals totaling in the hundreds of […]

Texas Rangers star shortstop Corey Seager reportedly underwent surgery on Tuesday. However, it isn’t all bad news, per Jeff Wilson of Rangers Today. “Corey Seager underwent surgery today for a sports hernia. #Rangers are hopeful he will be ready for Opening Day. Injury first occurred in the postseason, and initial thought was rest was best […]