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Texas Rangers starting pitcher Max Scherzer will miss the first half of the 2024 season. The former All-Star was acquired by Texas prior to the trade deadline in 2023, but dealt with injury trouble during the Rangers’ World Series run. Scherzer most recently underwent surgery on a herniated disc in his back and will reportedly […]

One of the most active teams of the MLB offseason so far is the Kansas City Royals. That continued on Friday with the news that Kansas City agreed to a contract with free agent outfielder Hunter Renfroe, per Mark Feinsand. The deal is worth $13 million with 2025 being a player option for Renfroe, according […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and SP Tyler Glasnow have reportedly agreed to a $135 million contract extension, Jeff Passan of ESPN reports. The Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays had previously agreed to trade Glasnow and OF Manuel Margot for SP Ryan Pepiot and OF Jonny DeLuca, but it was contingent upon an extension. Assuming no […]

The Texas Rangers aren’t content. After winning the World Series in improbable fashion, the team is already looking to build upon their win. One area that Texas is looking to improve is their pitching staff. They had one of the most formidable starting rotations last season, and they look to keep it that way. The […]

The Houston Astros have set a standard of excellence for themselves with the way they’ve remained a legitimate World Series contender ever since breaking into the contending scene in 2015. Given the talent that they have on their current 40-man roster, there’s no reason to expect them to not be among the best teams in […]

Shohei Ohtani was one those rare free agents that would make an MLB team do whatever it took just to secure his services. After all, Ohtani is one of a kind, as he is elite both at the plate and on the mound when healthy. Thus, it certainly was disappointing to the team that lost […]

Regardless of the sport, free-agent signings can fire up a city and a fan base. Newly signed Tigers’ right-hander Jack Flaherty was eager to get the Comerica Park faithful fired up with a social media post of a player synonymous with a title in Detroit. Check it out here. pic.twitter.com/keCPcNqZqN — Jack Flaherty (@jflare_) December […]

The New York Yankees are thinking big for 2024 and beyond. Following a 2023 campaign replete with disappointment and frustration, general manager Brian Cashman is clearly intent on launching the team back into prominence. Juan Soto is a massive upgrade in the lineup and Yoshinobu Yamamoto could be the second ace the starting pitching rotation […]

Shohei Ohtani’s foray into free agency was a momentous occasion. Thus, it wasn’t a surprise when MLB insiders, such as Jon Morosi, went as far as to track a flight to Toronto that purportedly had Ohtani on board just to get an inside track on which team the 29-year old superstar would sign for before […]

The rivalry between two of the biggest-market teams in the MLB, the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees, appears to be heating up. The Dodgers have already surpassed the Yankees as the most-followed MLB team on Instagram thanks to their acquisition of Shohei Ohtani, the most marketable baseball player in history. But the simmering […]

The San Francisco Giants were not outbid by the Los Angeles Dodgers for Shohei Ohtani. They were simply passed over. A stagnating baseball product does not measure up to the decadelong tradition of excellence that currently owns the second and third-place finishers for National League MVP. There have been other theories as to why baseball’s […]

One word that aptly captures the essence of Shohei Ohtani is “unprecedented.” However, even this term may not fully encapsulate the uniqueness of the two-way player who may have changed baseball free agency as we know it. Ohtani occupies a distinct category, surpassing not only his skills on the baseball diamond but also redefining the […]

The contract that Shohei Ohtani earned from the Los Angeles Dodgers including some eye-popping figures. Once the baseball world came to grips with the 10 years and $700m, it came out that Ohtani has an interesting clause in his deal, and on Thursday, he went into some details about why he required it. Ohtani’s agreement […]

From swiftly cleaning out his Los Angeles Angels’ locker to keeping his MLB free agency movements under wraps, new Los Angles Dodgers acquisition Shohei Ohtani can be perceived as a bit of an enigma. The Japanese star’s inclination to handle his business in private is understandable, but many have been left perplexed by the nature […]

In remarks on Thursday, Shohei Ohtani praised the atmosphere during Los Angeles Angels home games over his six years playing in the city. But Ohtani wasn’t talking about Halos fans, but rather, the presence of Los Angeles Dodgers fans. Reminiscing about home games in which the Dodgers were the visiting team, Ohtani remarked that Angel […]

On the day when Shohei Ohtani met the media while wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers jersey for the first time, his agent offered the statement that the Los Angeles Angels had every opportunity to keep the Japanese superstar in the fold, but that the American League team did not step up when it came time […]

Before Shohei Ohtani signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, he had his pick between multiple teams pursuing him. These teams included the Toronto Blue Jays and San Francisco Giants, the latter who was willing to match the 10-year, $70 million contract that Ohtani ended up agreeing to with the Dodgers. Ohtani’s decision wasn’t all about […]

After spending a season with the Baltimore Orioles, veteran pitcher Jack Flaherty has agreed to a one-year, $14-million contract with the Detroit Tigers, per Jeff Passan. Flaherty helped lead the Orioles to the ALDS, but his former team was swept. Now, the right-handed starter will focus his efforts on trying to help the Tigers back […]

Shohei Ohtani was introduced to Los Angeles Dodgers and Major League Baseball fans across the world on Thursday, and now the focus is on what type of results the former Angels superstar can bring to his new team. Ohtani showed off his new blue and white jersey after signing with the Dodgers. He also spoke […]

On Thursday, Shohei Ohtani lauded the Los Angeles Dodgers for their winning vision. President of baseball operations Andrew Friedman is quickly validating that faith by agreeing to a big trade with the Tampa Bay Rays for starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The Dodgers will also receive outfielder Manuel Margot and send […]

In mid-November, Shohei Ohtani’s dog went viral on social media after he was seen holding it while accepting his MVP award for the 2023 season. On Thursday, the Los Angeles Dodgers introduced Ohtani with his official jersey. During that ceremony, the best player in baseball finally revealed his dog’s name. The Dodgers’ star shared that […]

Shohei Ohtani was surely seeing dollar signs going into MLB free agency this year, but he also has clear individual and team goals that are driving him forward in the next chapter or chapters of his unprecedented career. The Los Angeles Dodgers apparently align with those ambitions. “I can’t wait to join the Dodgers,” Ohtani […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers landed one of the most sought-after stars in MLB Free Agency history. The Dodgers landed Shohei Ohtani after the superstar and Los Angeles agreed on a historically lucrative contract. The team has hopes to win big, but it also wants to increase its brand awareness and fanship in Japan. Shohei Ohtani’s […]

Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ new standout two-way star, was vocal about his dedication to winning at a press conference on Thursday. Despite playing alongside great talents like Mike Trout, Ohtani’s tenure with the Angels has not translated into the desired team success. Now, as he embarks on a new chapter with the Los […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers set the sports world on fire after signing Shohei Ohtani to a whopping 10-year $700 million contract. On Thursday, the franchise introduced their new superstar with his jersey. It’s the first time we’ve gotten to see Ohtani repping Dodger Blue since signing the deal. The team’s President of Baseball Operations, Andrew […]

The Texas Rangers’ aggressive approach in MLB free agency over the last couple years resulted in the franchise’s first World Series championship in 2023. Their half-billion investment on a middle infield (Corey Seager and Marcus Semien) is well-documented by now, but the organization was especially dependent on the open market to assemble a formidable pitching […]

Baseball fans have been dealing with a mix of emotions since Shohei Ohtani signed a massive deal to join the Los Angeles Dodgers. As if the Dodgers needed another megastar on their roster. But there was also relief that Ohtani ditched the moribund franchise that is the Los Angeles Angels. However, Ohtani, in his first […]

The Philadelphia Phillies had an impressive end to the 2023 MLB season. Philadelphia finished the year as the NDLS Champs and took the Arizona Diamondbacks to the seven games in the NLCS. The Phillies are serious about making a deeper run, as the team is meeting with Yoshinobu Yamamoto amid the New York Yankees and […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers struck gold on their number one priority in MLB Free Agency. The Dodgers agreed to a lucrative $700 million deal to land Shohei Ohtani in Los Angeles. There dissenting opinions on the contract, given it is a historically high number. However, former NBA star Carmelo Anthony believes the investment in Ohtani […]

The San Francisco Giants were one of the teams unable to lure Shohei Ohtani, despite their willingness to agree to the same $700 million deal that he signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers. This is the latest free agency prospect the Giants have missed out on, causing San Francisco to wonder where they’re going wrong. […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are acquiring right-hander Taylor Clarke in a trade with the Kansas City Royals, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. The Brewers are sending right-hander Ryan Brady and infielder Cam Devanney to Kansas City in exchange for Clarke. Clarke was 3-6 last season, with a pair of starts and 11 games finished for […]

Dylan Cease remains a trade candidate. Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s free agency is impacting his trade market, however. The Chicago White Sox are reportedly waiting to see which teams miss out on signing Yamamoto, according to MLB insider Jon Heyman. Yamamoto has been connected to teams such as the Las Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, New York […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays are reportedly in discussions on a trade centered around right-hander Tyler Glasnow with Manuel Margot also expected to be included in the blockbuster. However, Jon Heyman offered an eye-opening update on the talks this morning and hinted that Los Angeles is more interested in Randy Arozarena over […]

Rich Paul’s Klutch Sports is getting involved with MLB, Jeff Passan of ESPN reports. The agency already represents superstar athletes in other sports such as the NBA and NFL. Now they are acquiring Rep 1’s baseball division in this move to MLB. Paul released a statement about the move to MLB, per Alex Weprin of […]

Joe Kelly gave up his number 17 for Shohei Ohtani after the Los Angeles Dodgers recently signed the two-way phenom. Kelly, who was seen wearing a number 99 Dodgers jersey at a charity event, was asked if he’s getting anything in return for giving the number 17 up, via Jack Harris of the Los Angeles […]

Almost all contending teams were doing whatever was possible to convince Shohei Ohtani to sign for them. After all, Ohtani is one of the most transformative players, if not outright the most transformative, in MLB history. In the end, it was the Los Angeles Dodgers that secured the 29-year old Japanese international’s signature, signing him […]

The MLB offseason is in full swing, and while teams across the league continue to look for ways to improve their rosters, it’s never too soon to begin to look towards Spring Training. While we are still months away from pitchers and catchers reporting, it looks like the MLB is implementing a new event during […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are approaching the 2024 season like it’s their last chance to compete for a World Series, clearly fueled by the disappointment of their playoff exits in the past three years. The Dodgers appear to be tapping into their limitless resources, which was clear when they managed to sign the biggest free […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are undoubtedly the biggest winner of the MLB offseason after landing the greatest free-agent prize in the form of Shohei Ohtani. But they don’t seem to be stopping there. They have a shot at adding yet another Japanese superstar in Yoshinobu Yamamoto. However, it’s still the New York Yankees, who have […]