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After acquiring him in a trade with the Miami Marlins, starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo went on to have a standout debut for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2025. Now, both sides know exactly how much the left-hander will be making come 2026. The Phillies and Luzardo have agreed to a one-year, $11 million contract, avoiding arbitration, […]

The New York Yankees were rumored to be one of the teams interested in Edward Cabrera via trade this offseason. However, after the Miami Marlins traded him away to the Chicago Cubs for a haul of prospects, it appears New York may be shifting its attention to Freddy Peralta and MacKenzie Gore. Reports indicate that […]

The Miami Marlins traded Edward Cabrera to the Chicago Cubs and received a good package that includes three prospects. New Marlins prospect Owen Caissie stood out among the three. After the Cubs trade, analysts at MLB Network compared him to Kyle Tucker. “[Owen] Caissie reminds me so much of [Kyle] Tucker. The way that we are talking […]

As the Chicago Cubs made the trade for Miami Marlins pitcher Edward Cabrera, the baseball world is wondering how the team will further improve itself, especially on the offensive side. While the rumors will continue surrounding the Cubs, this MLB insider speaks further on the continued link with Alex Bregman. Jon Morosi would speak on […]

As the San Diego Padres continue striving for a World Series berth, they’re exploring all avenues of success. While the deal will likely fly under the radar in the grand scheme of the offseason, the Padres have just made a shrewd free agency addition. San Diego has signed infielder Carson Tucker to a minor league […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently in the midst of the 2025-26 MLB offseason, a few months removed from having won the 2025 World Series championship in seven thrilling games against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Dodgers have continued adding talent to their loaded team this offseason, recently signing former New York Mets reliever Edwin […]

In a now-viral video on social media, New York Giants’ star Cam Skattebo could be seen going wild in an unexpected WWE crossover with several other popular American athletes from different sports. Skattebo, who was recently present at the Monday Night RAW episode in Madison Square Garden last year, has now collaborated with Fanatics. Announcing […]

When the topic of the best pitcher in today’s game is discussed, stars such as Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes are mentioned on a frequent basis. While they are deserving of the recognition, San Francisco Giants star Logan Webb sometimes gets forgotten in the conversation. Is it a product of the Giants’ recent mediocrity? In […]

The New York Yankees will have multiple goals for the 2026 season. The first thing they want to do is get back to the top of the American League East Division. The Toronto Blue Jays slipped by the Yankees last year and were in charge of the World Series until there was one out in […]

Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Whitlock made his MLB debut in 2021. The right-handed hurler immediately captured attention, pitching to a 1.96 ERA out of the bullpen. He would then split time between the bullpen and starting rotation in 2022 and 2023, producing up and down results. After a strong start as a starter in […]

The Chicago Cubs made a significant trade on Wednesday, sending top prospect Owen Caissie to the Miami Marlins for starting pitcher Edward Cabrera. After a disappointing end to last season, they have made a big swing to start the offseason. But The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal says the Cabrera trade does not get the Cubs a […]

Newly acquired second baseman Brandon Lowe is already making a splash in Pittsburgh, not just for his two-time All-Star resume but for his fun, easygoing take on his new home stadium at the Pittsburgh Pirates. Traded from the Tampa Bay Rays in a big three-team deal this offseason, Lowe has been talking about what excites […]

Former All-Star pitcher Michael Lorenzen is headed to the National League West. Lorenzen, who just turned 34 years old on Sunday, has agreed on a contract with the Colorado Rockies, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. “Right-hander Michael Lorenzen and the Colorado Rockies are in agreement on a one-year, $8 million contract that includes a […]

The first true blockbuster of the 2026 MLB calendar year arrived on Wednesday, with two franchises moving in opposite directions, each executing a deal aligned with its competitive timeline. The Chicago Cubs addressed a pressing short-term need by acquiring starting pitcher Edward Cabrera, while the Miami Marlins leaned further into a long-term rebuild by converting […]

Where will Cody Bellinger sign? It has been one of the most popular questions of the MLB offseason. Bellinger has been linked to multiple teams as rumors continue to swirl about where he will ultimately end up. Talkin’ Jake from the Talkin’ Baseball podcast recently predicted that Bellinger will land with the New York Mets […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and right-handed relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol are reportedly in agreement on a $2.8 million contract to avoid arbitration, per Robert Murray of FanSided. The deal comes just before the deadline (January 8) to agree to a deal before having to go to arbitration. Anthony Banda and Brock Stewart are among the […]

The Miami Marlins and Chicago Cubs agreed to an Edward Cabrera-led trade on Wednesday. The New York Yankees were linked to a potential Cabrera trade with the Marlins before the Cubs deal came to fruition. It has been a quiet offseason for the Yankees, and adding another starter should be a priority. So, today we […]

The Los Angeles Angels have made some moves over the winter, including the end of Anthony Rendon’s contract. Now, Angels’ general manager Perry Minasian has indicated that there is still a need at third base, which has led to rumors about Nolan Arenado, according to Angels’ beat writer Taylor Blake Ward. “Perry Minasian said third […]

The Chicago Cubs acquired right-handed starting pitcher Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. Miami acquired three total prospects in the trade return, including a star outfield prospect in Owen Caissie. According to Isaac Azout of Fish On First, Caissie may find himself on the Marlins’ Opening Day roster. “OF Owen Caissie immediately slots […]

The Los Angeles Angels claimed outfielder Wade Meckler off waivers from the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, the team announced. The move comes as rumors continue to swirl around the ball club. The Angels have been linked to a potential Nolan Arenado trade, and a recent report listed the team as a possible suitor for […]

Free agent infielder Bo Bichette has been linked to a potential reunion with the Toronto Blue Jays, in addition to ball clubs such as the New York Yankees, New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers. However, could the Dodgers’ neighbors over in Anaheim shock the MLB world by signing Bichette in MLB free agency? Former […]

It was previously reported that third baseman Anthony Rendon and the Los Angeles Angels agreed to a contract restructure. The agreement seemingly ended his time with the Halos — although that technically was not official. While speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Angels general manager Perry Minasian all but officially confirmed that Rendon’s time in Anaheim […]

The Colorado Rockies claimed right-handed reliever Keegan Thompson off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. Thompson, 30, pitched for the Chicago Cubs from 2021-2024, turning in a stellar 2.67 ERA across 24 games pitched in 2024. At the beginning of the 2025 campaign, the Cubs made the decision to designate Thompson for assignment and […]

The Baltimore Orioles have been busy throughout free agency, especially after signing Pete Alonso to a major contract. Now, the Orioles’ infield depth got deeper, as the team added an ex-San Francisco Giants infielder through waivers, according to MLB insider Francys Romero. “Dominican INF Marco Luciano was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles,” Romero […]

The New York Mets have not enjoyed a stellar offseason thus far, but two insiders have connected them to a free agent starting pitcher who could change the complexion of their rotation in 2026. According to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic, New York is interested in Framber Valdez, but could choose to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers recently won their second consecutive World Series title. Shohei Ohtani played a major role in helping Los Angeles win the championship. Now, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts gave his take on what he has learned from managing Ohtani on MLB Network. “There's a crazy, crazy competitiveness to win… he just wants to […]

The New York Yankees searched for pitching help as MLB Free Agency rolled on, but the Chicago Cubs and Miami Marlins moved first on Edward Cabrera. Chicago pushed to the front of the line. Miami found its trade partner. As MLB Network’s Jon Heyman reported, the Yankees were “never close” on a Cabrera deal even […]

The Chicago Cubs and Miami Marlins are reportedly finalizing a trade that will send right-handed starting pitcher Edward Cabrera to Chicago, Michael Cerami of Bleacher Nation reports. Cabrera was linked to a number of other teams in trade rumors before this reported deal. With the trade, Chicago boosts its rotation with a 27-year-old starting pitcher […]

Trade talks involving Brendan Donovan have slowed as the St. Louis Cardinals continue to weigh offers, despite some evaluators identifying the Seattle Mariners as a logical landing spot. According to people familiar with the matter, per Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic, the delay centers on a gap in perceived value. The Cardinals […]

The Chicago Cubs sit in the center of the winter market. Alex Bregman and Bo Bichette frame their options as MLB Free Agency continues to move slowly and every potential Cubs trade path stays open on the whiteboard. Chicago is active but disciplined. One committed move could reset the infield picture and the clubhouse tone […]

The New York Mets will enter the 2026 season with a team in need of an edge, and they could receive such a jolt if president of baseball operations David Stearns and the rest of the front office were to acquire a certain outfielder who currently resides in Colorado. Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniank is […]

This MLB free agency season has been very interesting, as many teams seem to be more willing to spend than ever before — with smaller-market teams seemingly becoming more active in the market. For instance, the Baltimore Orioles beat the New York Mets to the punch on Pete Alonso. The Pittsburgh Pirates were very aggressive […]

The Baltimore Orioles are looking to pick up where they left off in 2024 after struggling for the entirety of the 2025 season amid underperformance from a few key prospects as well as some poor performances from their starting pitching rotation. In fact, adding to their pitching staff was one of the main priorities for […]

The Cleveland Guardians added another intriguing arm to their system Tuesday, adding an Italian pitcher to the organization’s development pipeline. The Guardians signed the 22-year-old right-handed pitcher Ettore Giulianelli of Rimini, Italy, to a minor league contract, continuing the organization’s reputation for uncovering high-upside pitching talent outside traditional pipelines. Giulianelli spent the offseason training at […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are operating on a shoestring budget (relative to other MLB teams), and that only means one thing: they are set to trade another key contributor for the team before he hits free agency. In this year’s edition of the Brewers’ signature offseason move, their ace in Freddy Peralta is being dangled on […]

The Athletics’ planned move to Las Vegas encountered an unexpected obstacle Tuesday, as a key branding effort tied to the relocation hit a legal roadblock. The franchise, currently playing its home games in West Sacramento while preparing for a permanent relocation to Las Vegas in 2028, was denied federal trademark protection for proposed team names […]

There is always going to be a strong market for relief pitchers considering how important solid bullpen play is to playing winning baseball. To that end, even a reliever who didn’t have an excellent 2025 season in ex-New York Mets pitcher Ryne Stanek is reportedly drawing plenty of interest in free agency as a sort […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have fallen short in the postseason time and time again over the past few years, coming oh so close in 2022 when they lost in the World Series. Since then, it’s been a gradual decline for the Phillies, as they weren’t able to make it past the NLDS in 2024 and 2025. […]

The Los Angeles Angels have not made it to the postseason since 2014, although it hasn’t been for a lack of trying. They have spent lavishly on the free-agent market, bringing in someone like Anthony Rendon fresh off a World Series title on a seven-year, $245 million contract, but their allocation of resources, to put […]