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Blake Snell is currently in the midst of what figures to be a free agent frenzy after what was a standout season for him on the mound for the San Diego Padres. The Padres had a bit of a down year in 2023, failing to capitalize on the previous season’s run to the National League […]

Manny Machado and the San Diego Padres had high expectations in 2023, but ultimately missed the playoffs. San Diego ended up trading Juan Soto, who will be a free agent after the 2024 season, to the New York Yankees this past offseason. Machado addressed Soto’s absence as spring training gets underway, via Bob Nightengale of […]

Jorge Soler agreed to a contract with the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday. Soler, a right-handed power-hitter, is looking to add some pop to a lineup that has struggled to hit home runs. In fact, former player AJ Pierzynski revealed that no Giants player has hit 30 or more home runs in a season since […]

Jasson Dominguez of the New York Yankees is one of the most exciting prospects in baseball, but he’s currently recovering from Tommy John surgery. Dominguez took a major step forward on Monday, though, per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. “Latest update on Jasson Dominguez is that he will be playing catch shortly; he’s already shagging fly […]

MLB The Show 24 will continue its Storylines Series with Negro Leagues Season 2. Developer San Diego Studio released a new trailer today which took us inside the Negro League Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, giving us a glimpse of what to expect in the newest MLB game. Overall, the new trailer was highlighted […]

In a historic move for the MLB, the Oakland Athletics appointed Jenny Cavnar as the first primary female play-by-play broadcaster. NBC Sports California announced the decision on Tuesday. Cavnar will call a majority of the Athletics’ games for the upcoming season. With nearly two decades of baseball broadcasting experience, Cavnar is no stranger to the […]

One of the greatest pitchers in baseball is headed to the broadcast booth on a full-time basis. Former St. Louis Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright is joining MLB Network as an analyst, per the network. #WelcomeToMLBNetwork, @UncleCharlie50! Please join us in welcoming @Cardinals legend Adam Wainwright as our newest analyst 📺 pic.twitter.com/b4VtJnp9Js — MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) […]

The San Francisco Giants are paying out a boatload of cash to one of the best outfielders in the game. The Giants are signing Jorge Soler to a $42 million contract, per ESPN. The contract is good for three years, and marks the end of a long negotiation between Soler and the team. The outfielder […]

San Diego Padres catching prospect Ethan Salas is in spring training with his team, and he had a great revelation about what it is like to be playing with stars Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. “I watched these guys play on TV when I was younger,” Ethan Salas said, via MLB on X. “I […]

As fans have come to expect, the Los Angeles Dodgers had yet another incredible regular season in 2023, winning 100 games en route to claiming their 10th NL West crown in 11 seasons. Moreover, Mookie Betts had yet another stellar season that, in any other year, would have netted him another MVP award. These things […]

The New York Mets finished 12 games below .500 last year adding to pessimism surrounding this year’s team. Recently GM David Stearns spoke out on the prospective third baseman for his Big Apple based team and it has fans talking on X. Stearns’ team added a key player who previously played professional with the Padres […]

Last month, the New York Mets and first baseman Pete Alonso agreed on a $20.5 million contract for the upcoming season in order to avoid arbitration. But it sounds like that wasn’t necessarily the start of a longer-term accord between the Mets and their star. Mets president David Stearns explained the situation, per Mike Mayer of […]

New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns seems to like what he’s seeing from outfielder Starling Marte, who missed a ton of games in the 2023 MLB season due to health issues. Stearns watched Marte play in the Dominican Winter League and based on what he said about the veteran outfielder, it appears […]

With pitchers and catchers set to report this week, the Tampa Bay Rays are looking to prepare for the 2024 season. But for top Rays prospect Junior Caminero, one of the brightest future stars in the game, it may not be the spring training he was hoping for, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa […]

Pitchers and catchers are about to report for Spring Training on Feb. 14, which leaves just a small window before then for the Minnesota Twins to add another pitcher. With Michael Lorenzen and Noah Syndergaard still available, could either of them be signed by Minnesota soon? The Twins were mentioned along with other clubs as […]

After another early playoff exit for the Milwaukee Brewers, the offseason has been filled with unexpected moves for the savvy franchise. The Milwaukee Brewers made one of the most surprising signings of the offseason when they signed Rhys Hoskins on a two-year, $34 million contract, with an opt-out after the first year and the option for […]

There’s more work to do for the Houston Astros front office. Fresh off signing Jose Altuve to a five-year, $125 million extension last week, the team now turns its sights to some of its other key players. Presently, the Astros are trying to ink long-term deals with third baseman Alex Bregman and right fielder Kyle […]

Carlos Rodon’s first year with the New York Yankees after signing a six-year, $162 million contract last offseason did not go to plan, as he struggled with injuries and had a 6.85 ERA in 14 starts after he returned. Now, he has already reported to Tampa, believing he can bounce back in 2024. “I wouldn’t […]

Jen Pawol is making strides toward becoming the MLB’s first female umpire, a historic move for the sport. The 47-year-old New Jersey native has been selected for a full-time big league spring training schedule this year, positioning her on the path to umpiring a regular-season MLB game. The news has yet to be officially announced, […]

Clayton Kershaw recently re-signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Rumors of Kershaw signing with the Texas Rangers or even potentially retiring swirled throughout the offseason, but Kershaw ultimately decided to return to the only MLB organization he’s ever known. On Monday, Kershaw shared a seven-word message on Instagram that will excite Dodgers fans. Kershaw’s message […]

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani said he’s planning to be “ready” for 2024 Opening Day. Ohtani, who underwent offseason elbow surgery and won’t pitch in 2024 as a result, made the comments after his batting practice on Monday, via Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. “I felt like the swings were feeling really good, which […]

The New York Mets and outfielder Ben Gamel are reportedly in agreement on a minor-league contract, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Mets announced that Gamel’s contract includes an invite to spring training. The signing continues a trend of depth additions for New York. It’s been a relatively quiet offseason for the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the MLB offseason with the free agent signings of Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. While Ohtani gets most of the headlines, and rightfully so, it’s Yamamoto who will be the most intriguing player to watch on the Dodgers this season. The Dodgers handed Yamamoto the largest contract to a pitcher […]

Veteran utility man Jurickson Profar and the San Diego Padres came to terms on a one-year contract on Monday, per Jon Heyman. The deal will pay Profar $1 million this season, pending a physical. Profar spent the majority of the last four seasons with the Padres, appearing in 359 total games for San Diego. He […]

Shohei Ohtani’s decision to sign a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers obviously caught the entire sports world’s attention. The San Francisco Giants, the Dodgers’ rival, certainly took notice of the signing. The Giants had previously been linked to Ohtani in free agency. Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb recently revealed an admission […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are shoring up their pitching ahead of the 2024 campaign. The Phillies signed former Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Spencer Turnbull, per the New York Post. Turnbull agreed to a $2 million contract, plus another $2 million in incentives. Turnbull’s contract with Philadelphia lasts one year. The hurler has a great deal of […]

The Miami Marlins have been one of the quietest teams in MLB throughout the offseason. But as the Marlins look to add an offensive spark, Miami has agreed to a trade with the Minnesota Twins. The Marlins acquired Nick Gordon in exchange for left-handed pitcher Steven Okert, via Jon Heyman of The New York Post. […]

The New York Yankees are looking to shore up their pitching rotation for 2024. The Bronx Bombers are looking to sign hurler Dylan Cease, per the USA Today. Cease is currently a member of the Chicago White Sox. The Yankees finished the 2023 season with one of the worst campaigns for the franchise in recent […]

The Houston Astros took care of one key contract extension this offseason by inking Jose Altuve to a five-year, $125 million deal. But agreeing to a deal with Alex Bregman is another matter with not much progress to speak of. Bregman is going to be an unrestricted free agent after the 2024 season but the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are heading into spring training under the magnifying glass with the game of baseball’s greatest star in a generation set to don the team’s official colors this season. Manager Dave Roberts had a take on the highly charged situation surrounding his star free agency addition and what it could mean in […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are inching closer to 2024 Spring Training. LA’s star-studded lineup will be sure to impress baseball fans across the world. Yet, right-handed pitcher Walker Buehler is still ramping up from an elbow injury. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts gave an update on the star ahead of the action. Walker Buehler’s injury update […]

What will the Miamia Marlins do during this free agency period? After a pleasantly surprising season ended prematurely, the team is looking to build off that 2023 campaign. However, their roster has already been gutted during the early days of the offseason. Jorge Soler and Yuli Gurriel are leaving, creating a massive void in the […]

There were a lot of big name free agents available this offseason (heck, there still are quite a few on the market), but the biggest of the bunch was easily two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani. Just like seemingly every other free agent this offseason, Ohtani decided to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers, marking the first […]

The Boston Red Sox haven’t enjoyed much success in recent years, and this free agency period has fans shaking their heads. The American League East is arguably the most competitive division in baseball, with the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees both getting better this winter. The Red Sox? Well, they’ve barely done anything. The […]

It is easy for Milwaukee Brewers fans to be scared of the unknowns staring them in the face. David Stearns and Craig Counsell both went to bigger markets and Cy Young Corbin Burnes was just traded to the Baltimore Orioles. The National League Central has a mixture of up-and-coming teams and more financially-secure clubs who […]

The Baltimore Orioles’ farm system has been highly rated over the last few years, and it doesn’t look like it will change anytime soon. When it comes to finding prospects and developing them, the O’s just know what to do. That much is clear after the Orioles’ farm system has been ranked no. 1 by […]

The Atlanta Braves are building a roster set on competing for a World Series title in 2024. Michael Harris II has seen that growth firsthand and says the Braves are ready to take on the season head first. Harris know that with the team Atlanta has cultivated, they’ll have a target on their backs all […]

Both the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves had tremendous 2023 MLB seasons that crashed and burned in the postseason shockingly early. The Braves won yet another NL East title before once again falling flat on their faces against the Philadelphia Phillies in the  NLDS, while the Dodgers enjoyed another dominant campaign before shockingly […]

General manager Alex Anthopoulos and the Atlanta Braves are currently in the midst of what figures to be a highly important offseason for the future of the franchise. The Braves are coming off of yet another NL East title in 2023, but also yet another season that ended in a disappointing first round exit at […]