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It is a terrific night to be a Los Angeles sports fan. Aside from the Lakers losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the city enjoyed two huge, albeit different type of victories. While the Rams were putting the final touches on a vitally-important win over the New Orleans Saints in SoFi Stadium, the Dodgers cemented a […]

For the past few weeks following Shohei Ohtani’s decision to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers, most of the attention in free agency shifted towards another Japanese international in Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Yamamoto, only 25, has displayed a near-unparalleled combination of elite play and elite consistency, making him quite the attractive target for teams looking for […]

Shohei Ohtani looks truly happy to still be living in the City of Angels, based on the big grin he repeatedly flashed in SoFi Stadium at the Thursday Night Football game between the Los Angeles Rams and New Orleans Saints. The face of baseball basked in all the applause he received, further illustrating that signing […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are flexing their financial might on the rest of the MLB. Not only did they secure the services of Shohei Ohtani, the biggest free agent in MLB history, by signing him to a 10-year, $700 million deal, they also bolstered their roster even further on Thursday night after news of Yoshinobu […]

The New York Mets did everything they could to sign Japanese starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto in MLB free agency. Owner Steve Cohen literally wined and dined him but still could not lure him away from the supremely aggressive Los Angeles Dodgers. The organization, as well as the New York Yankees, made a last-minute offer in […]

With the news that Yoshinobu Yamamoto has spurned the New York Yankees in favor of signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Bronx Bombers might be starting to feel like every other team during the height of New York’s “Evil Empire” phase. The Yankees are not accustomed to setting their sights on a player and […]

The Yoshinobu Yamamoto sweepstakes are officially over and the Los Angeles Dodgers have won. The Japanese phenom is ending one of the wildest MLB Free Agency sagas on Thursday with his commitment to play for LA. Via Jon Heyman: “Yamamoto goes to Dodgers” The deal is a historic one, with Jeff Passan of ESPN reporting […]

The MLB rumor mill has been churning fast this offseason as teams scramble to keep up with the big spenders of the world including the Dodgers and their recent signing of ex-Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani. The Angels signed an ex-Astros outfielder to a deal in hopes of filling out their suddenly barren roster. The MLB […]

All signs point to the San Francisco Giants going 0-for-2 in their attempts to sign a Japanese superstar this offseason. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the prized right-handed pitcher who is currently a free agent, has reportedly ruled out the Giants as a possible destination, per NBC Sports Bay Area’s Alex Pavlovic. Yamamoto is expected to end up […]

The New York Yankees are not always known for finding diamonds in the rough or developing forgotten talents, but general manager Brian Cashman could be looking to redefine the Pinstripes Way going into the 2024 season. His latest free agency signing hopes to be a part of that undertaking. The Yankees signed relief pitcher and […]

The New York Yankees have not made a lot of major moves thus far in the offseason, but one of the most impactful changes has been the acquisition of outfielder Alex Verdugo from the Boston Red Sox. Any trade between the two archrivals is newsworthy, and this move is clearly one that can help the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers might’ve already signed Shohei Ohtani to a $700 million deal, but that doesn’t mean they’re not pursuing his Team Japan teammate, Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The 25-year-old is being chased by several ball clubs, including the New York Yankees and New York Mets. Ohtani and Yamamoto were reportedly supposed to attend the Rams […]

New York Yankees top prospect Jasson Dominguez got his first call up to the major league in 2023. However, his Yankees debut was cut short as the star outfielder suffered a torn UCL. Dominguez was forced to undergo Tommy John surgery. While there’s still no timetable for his return, manager Aaron Boone is optimistic in […]

The New York Yankees are one of several teams seen as frontrunners to sign 25-year-old phenom Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who is one of the best pitchers to ever come out of Japan. The Bronx Bombers have now met with Yamamoto twice, with the most recent meeting happening last Sunday in the Big Apple. On Thursday, manager […]

The San Diego Padres are fresh off of clear Juan Soto’s contract off their books with his trade to the New York Yankees. But even with some salary relief, the Padres aren’t in a position to be big spenders in free agency. San Diego is said to only have $20-$25 million to spend in free […]

MLB teams pull out all the stops to try and sign the biggest free agents on the market. The New York Yankees have long been high rollers and they aren’t afraid to shell out the cash for top-level talent. Yoshinobu Yamamoto is the top pitcher available in MLB free agency and is expected to land […]

The 2023 season was a disappointing one for the New York Yankees. The Yankees really weren’t that bad of a team, but the AL East was so good that it made them look a bit worse. The Yankees ended up missing the playoffs with an 82-80 record, and they finished in fourth place in the […]

It’s not every day a minor leaguer makes headlines, but San Francisco Giants pitcher, Dylan Cumming, is a different breed. Well, it’s not really his fault though, as the prospect pitcher was reportedly robbed at gunpoint. However, he’s okay as he attended a bullpen session immediately after the incident. Cumming was grabbing some breakfast at […]

With Yoshinobu Yamamoto seeing numerous suitors, the MLB is about to welcome another elite Japanese talent to their ranks. However, oftentimes players who start in MLB will look to go overseas to rejuvenate their baseball career. Former Milwaukee Brewers All-Star Jesus Aguilar has become the latest to join Nippon Professional Baseball. Aguilar is signing with […]

The New York Yankees are doing whatever they can to sign Yoshinobu Yamamoto in free agency, but that isn’t the only guy they are focusing on in free agency. The Yankees took care of some other business on Thursday afternoon when they landed Luis Gonzalez on a minor-league deal to add some depth to their […]

Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes is involved in the Kansas City Royals organization, and he recently was asked about shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and his vision for him in the long-term. “Well I am an owner so I can’t say anything but I hope we have Bobby Witt Jr. here for a long […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto has still not signed and remains one of, if not, the biggest free agent available in the MLB. The New York Yankees are rumored to be incredibly interested in signing the star pitcher. Now, some of their recruitment tactics for Yamamoto have come to light. It’s well known the Yankees have a heated […]

The MLB continues to change rules in hopes of speeding up the pace of play. Last season was the first with the pitch clock, and it took some getting used to. Now, more rule changes are coming in 2024, per Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Here are the changes being made: ‘News: MLB competition committee approves […]

Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos recently did a very honest interview in which he confirmed the team’s pursuit of starting pitcher Aaron Nola, who re-signed with the Philadelphia Phillies, and confirmed that the team pursued another starting pitcher in a trade, but eventually passed on the deal. “We pursued Aaron Nola,” Alex Anthopoulos said, […]

Max Fried’s future with the Atlanta Braves may be in question. He’s an ace-caliber pitcher set to enter free agency following the 2024 season. Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos recently commented on Fried’s outlook with the team. “Same thing I’ve said in the past. We have him for sure in 2024,” Anthopoulos said, via Jeff […]

The Atlanta Braves were in the running for Shohei Ohtani before he chose to go to the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos spoke about why they missed out as well as whether or not he has to respond to the big move by the Dodgers. “He’s a great player and obviously […]

Shohei Ohtani has enjoyed quite the offseason. He kicked things off by earning his second MVP award and later landed a $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ohtani is not only the best player in baseball, but he’s become the most popular as well. It was recently announced that Ohtani won another award, […]

The Seattle Mariners are looking to add offense, and it appears they are interested in a Cleveland Guardians slugger. The Mariners and Guardians have reportedly engaged in Josh Naylor trade talks, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. Cleveland’s most discussed player in trade rumors has been starting pitcher Shane Bieber. Closer Emmanuel Clase has also […]

The Atlanta Braves have been one of the busier teams to open the MLB offseason, swinging several trades to beef up their roster depth so far. Now, they are starting to take to the free agent market in an effort to add to their roster, and they recently made an interesting signing, although it’s not […]

The New York Mets, ever since Steve Cohen took ownership of the franchise, haven’t been afraid to spend. During the 2022-23 offseason, the Mets set records for free agency spending. Alas, the Mets scuffled during the 2023 season and missed the playoffs. Nevertheless, the Mets still have as much financial might, making them one of […]

The Yoshinobu Yamamoto sweepstakes continue to roll along, with as many as six teams in the running for the 25-year old Japanese international’s services. Nevertheless, among all of Yamamoto’s suitors, the New York Yankees are hoping to convince him to put his signature on the dotted line by using the allure of playing for most […]

Whether the New York Yankees ultimately win the Yoshinobu Yamamoto MLB free agency sweepstakes, they are already offseason winners in the eyes of many after they landed star outfielder Juan Soto via a trade with the San Diego Padres. Regardless of Yamamoto, the Yankees had a good offseason pic.twitter.com/IIpH6UOkEv — Wake n Jake (@WakeJakeJM) December […]

Now that he’s retired from playing baseball, former St. Louis Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright has plenty of time doing something else apart from striking people out from the mound. Music seems to be the endeavor that’s keeping Wainwright busy these days, and he’s even announced the release of a single, titled “Time to Fly.” “The […]

The Chicago White Sox finished finished fourth in what was routinely described as the worst division in baseball, the American League Central. Several players struggled at times to live up to their talents in 2023 and Luis Patiño, a highly-touted prospect, is among them. The White Sox were mentioned as a possible landing spot for […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have had a busy offseason so far. LA already signed Shohei Ohtani to a historic 10-year, $700 million contract and traded for Tyler Glasnow and Manuel Margot. Yet, future Hall-of-Famer and Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw remains available in MLB free agency. Kershaw is going to miss the first portion of the […]

The New York Mets on Wednesday struck a three-player deal with the Milwaukee Brewers. The Mets acquired right-handed pitcher Adrian Houser and outfielder Tyrone Taylor in exchange for a minor leaguer, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The Mets minor league player in question is right-handed pitcher Coleman Crow, whom the Mets acquired in […]

The Major League Baseball hot stove is beginning to sizzle. With Shohei Ohtani, Tyler Glasnow, and Juan Soto off the board to their new destinations, expect more movement from MLB’s biggest stars in the days to come. One of the next stars that could be on the move in a trade is Dylan Cease of […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are stuck in a crossroads between contending and rebuilding. But whatever their plan ends up becoming, the Brewers wanted to ensure they were locked in behind the plate. Milwaukee has signed catcher Eric Haase to a one-year contract, the team announced. Haase has spent his entire major league career playing in the […]

Ben Verlander is a fan of Shohei Ohtani. That much is impossible to debate. And Ohtani, who recently signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, is arguably the greatest player of all-time. Nevertheless, Verlander made a claim during a recent segment on his FOX Sports MLB show that has caught the attention of the entire MLB […]