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On Friday, Ronald Acuna Jr. told reporters that he wanted to finish out his career with the Atlanta Braves. But if you know anything about the Braves, you know that is all likelihood of not happening. Ronald Acuna Jr. expresses desire to finish career with Braves “It’s not a secret that I want to be […]

While Aaron Nola had plenty of interested teams in free agency, the star pitcher decided to re-sign with the Philadelphia Phillies. But before his deal came together with the Phillies, the Atlanta Braves tried to steal Nola away from the only team he has ever known. Nola confirmed that the Braves were one of the […]

The St. Louis Cardinals struggled in 2023. The team ultimately missed the playoffs following a season they surely want to forget. St. Louis made a number of additions during the offseason, so they are hoping to bounce back in 2024. Pitching was the Cardinals’ primary question mark a season ago. The offense performed at a […]

After a cup of coffee with the Boston Red Sox in 2022, Triston Casas burst onto the scene in 2023. However, Casas’ impressive season hasn’t gotten him and the Red Sox closer on a contract extension. Casas is under team control through the 2028 season, meaning an extension isn’t immediately necessary to keep the first […]

The Baltimore Orioles find themselves revisiting trade possibilities following unsettling developments with their pitching staff. With Kyle Bradish sidelined due to a UCL sprain and John Means’ start of the season in jeopardy due to elbow discomfort, the Orioles are reportedly considering reigniting trade discussions for Miami Marlins’ starter Jesus Luzardo. The Orioles renewed interest […]

With spring training set to kick off, numerous high level stars remain free agents. For Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora, the amount of stars still available is bad for the game of baseball. Players such as Cody Bellinger, Blake Snell, Jordan Montgomery and Matt Chapman have still not found their home. Cora has heard […]

The New York Yankees made a major addition to their pitching rotation when they signed Marcus Stroman. However, as the Yankees look towards Opening Day, New York is looking for even more firepower in their rotation. The Yankees are still showing strong interest in free agent Blake Snell, via Bob Nightengale of USA Today. However, […]

As the San Diego Padres gear up for the 2024 season, all eyes are on Fernando Tatis Jr., who comes off a challenging year marked by a PED suspension and surgeries on his wrist and shoulder. The dynamic right fielder has shared an optimistic outlook for the upcoming campaign, signaling a strong comeback. “I feel […]

In the aftermath of their unexpected 2023 World Series run, the Arizona Diamondbacks, led by ace Zac Gallen, have issued a bold claim about their future ambitions. The message is clear: the Diamondbacks not just content with last year’s success; they’re hungry for more. “We are a better team,” Gallen said, per Bob Nightengale of […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates and pitcher Mitch Keller are working to figure out a way to keep the player in the Steel City. Keller says he’s looking forward to contract extension talks with the franchise. “Yeah, absolutely,” Keller said, per the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “Going through arbitration and stuff, they’re obviously talking. Hopefully it’ll pick up, and […]

As the Philadelphia Phillies gear up for another season, outfielder Nick Castellanos shared his candid thoughts ahead of spring training on the heightened expectations surrounding the team. Castellanos delved into a discussion that quickly centered on postseason ambitions, notably the World Series—a topic that has become a focal point even before the season’s first pitch. […]

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette says a couple of former baseball players have inspired him to play better. Bichette says Barry Larkin and Troy Tulowitzki worked with him to improve his defense, per MLB Network. The young shortstop says Larkin and Tulowitzki have helped him with his throwing mechanics and defense while playing in […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have a new role this season for Bryce Harper. The outfielder is now a full-time first baseman and he admits it may take a little time for him to adjust to the role. “I don’t think I’ll move back to right. But we’ll see,” Harper said, per the Philadelphia Inquirer. Harper has […]

The Detroit Tigers acquired a young player who could be a big part of their organization going forward on Saturday in a deal with the San Diego Padres. Blake Dickerson, a 19-year-old pitcher, was acquired in exchange for $500,000 of international bonus pool money. With the Tigers franchise at a crossroads, shortstop Javier Baez made […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a major splash this winter, signing both Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto while trading for Tyler Glasnow, among other moves. On paper, this is going to be a very good team that should be contending for a World Series. When it comes to their rotation, it’s likely going to be […]

Trevor Bauer is still hoping that he will land a contract in the big leagues ahead of the 2024 MLB season. It doesn’t seem that he’s anywhere near getting to that goal, but he’s surely trying to get attention at least. In relation to that, Bauer recently posted a video of himself pitching at the […]

Spring training is right around the corner and teams across the league are preparing for the upcoming season. The San Francisco Giants hope to build upon last year, so it’ll be interesting to see how they play. In the meantime, it sounds like San Francisco will have a former fan favorite join the clubhouse during […]

The New York Mets and former New York Yankees slugging first baseman Luke Voit are reportedly discussing a contract, Andy Martino of SNY reports. Nothing is official as of this story’s writing, but Martino states that an agreed-upon contract would be a minor-league deal with an invite to spring training. Mets: Luke Voit is a […]

The New York Mets are preparing to avenge their 2023 MLB showing. The Mets finished at 75-87 and were last in the NL East. However, Pete Alonso is determined to improve his stats for a respectable cause involving animal shelters. Pete Alonso is leveraging his Mets stats for an incredible cause  Alonso announced that for […]

The Baltimore Orioles shockingly earned the No. 1 seed in the American League for the 2023 MLB playoffs but were unceremoniously swept by the eventual World Series-winning Texas Rangers. Failing to validate regular season success in October always stings, but fans still feel overwhelmingly positive about the future because of the team’s burst of young […]

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen is in a bit of disbelief. The Pirates’ veteran finds it a little strange that he and relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman are now both in the Steel City. Chapman recently joined the Pirates after spending last season with the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals. Andrew McCutchen on Aroldis Chapman […]

Kevin Kiermaier quickly became a fan favorite with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2023 — and the Gold Glove winning center fielder is coming back for more this season. The 33-year-old signed a one-year, $10.5 million contract to remain north of the border for at least one more Major League Baseball campaign. And his latest […]

Shohei Ohtani was the Los Angeles Dodgers’ biggest signing of the offseason. However, they also signed one of the best available pitchers in free agency. Yoshinobu Yamamoto is set to make his MLB debut in 2024 after establishing himself as a baseball star in Japan. Yamamoto revealed what he’s looking forward to most in MLB […]

On Friday, it was revealed that Xander Bogaerts would be moving to second base in 2024, while Ha-Seong Kim will play shortstop. Kim addressed the position switch on Saturday, via 97.3 The Fan. “I didn’t really expect it at all, that news coming from Mr. Shildt yesterday,” Kim said via translator. “I think it’s a […]

Since pitchers and catchers have already reported for Spring Training, it is safe to say the Washington Nationals are not going to make any flashy moves before the 2024 campaign. That was a reasonable assumption to have before the offseason started, but fans were hoping the organization would do a bit more to build on […]

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung is getting some bad news. The infielder is going to be out for at least two weeks due to suffering a calf strain, per Rangers Today. Jung says he’s out for two weeks, while Rangers manager Bruce Bochy says it’s going to be three. Jung is a key part […]

The Atlanta Braves are heading into the 2024 season with a lot of optimism, and a big reason why is because of the addition of Chris Sale. While the Braves have a ton of talent in their starting rotation, their depth was lacking last season, and the hope is that Sale can help shore up […]

The Boston Red Sox and Kansas City Royals are reportedly in agreement on a trade. The Red Sox are sending reliever John Schreiber to the Royals for minor league pitcher David Sandlin, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. Kansas City has had a strong offseason. The Royals have brought in talent and recently signed star Bobby […]

After being placed on waivers twice by the Los Angeles Angels in 2023, veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk will hope for better fortune with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2024. The D-Backs and the 32-year-old agreed to a deal that will pay the longtime pro $1.5 million this season, along with performance bonuses, according to ESPN’s Jeff […]

Chicago White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease is trying his best to stay positive among all the rumors surrounding his future. The hurler is rumored to be a part of a trade from the White Sox, as several teams are linked to him. “I just don’t know where I’ll end up,” Cease said, per USA Today. […]

Carlos Rodon had solidified himself as a really effective pitcher in the MLB, until he came to the New York Yankees. With the prestigious club, he pitched a 6.85 ERA, the highest of his career with at least 10 games played. Even in his last start for New York last season, he was dreadful as […]

It was a down season for Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson last season as his batting average and OPS were down compared to previous years as it could be credited to a season-ending shoulder injury beforehand. Now, Stephenson is more motivated than ever and even reported to help the pitchers early for spring training, saying […]

The New York Mets and first baseman/outfielder Ji-Man Choi have reportedly agreed to a minor-league contract, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. “Mets added Ji-Man Choi on minors deal. Naver Sports 1st reported last night,” Heyman wrote Saturday on X (formerly Twitter). The Mets later confirmed the report and revealed that Choi’s contract […]

The Philadelphia Phillies and outfielder David Dahl are reportedly in agreement on a minor-league contract, per Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Dahl made his MLB debut in 2016 with the Colorado Rockies and later made the National League All-Star team in 2019. Dahl will have a chance to make the Phillies big-league ballclub […]

The Oakland Athletics are a team that is seemingly stuck at the bottom of the MLB for the foreseeable future. With a roster devoid of talent and a potential relocation to Las Vegas in the works, not much attention is being paid to the A’s as we head into the 2024 campaign. According to Zack […]

The New York Mets, after a disappointing 2023 season that had them finish with a 75-87 record despite their record-setting offseason spending, are looking to come back with a vengeance in 2024. To that end, the Mets may have to enlist the help of a few of their youngsters, including 20-year old shortstop Jett Williams, […]

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado already has a resume that most baseball players can only dream of. Arenado is an eight-time All-Star, a 10-time Gold Glove Award winner, a five-time Silver Slugger, and a three-time NL leader in home runs. However, the 32-year old third baseman is approaching the 2024 season as if […]

Spring training has officially begun as the MLB season looms ahead. Many of last year’s top teams look to embark on another winning season while the squads who struggled aim for a more fruitful 2024. One organization that’s currently gunning for a bounce-back year is the Pittsburgh Pirates. Fresh off a quiet 73-win season, the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were not shy to go after the free agent market’s biggest names, as they were one of the teams that were in for Shohei Ohtani. Alas, the Blue Jays were not able to catch the big fish. They were left to make a few smaller-scale moves like bringing in veteran hitter […]