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The Arizona Diamondbacks’ offseason has been dominated by Ketel Marte trade talk. But in the end, it looks as if Marte won’t be going anywhere. The Diamondbacks are soon expected to end Marte trade talks, via Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic. Ultimately, talks didn’t progress to a point where general manager Mike […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers remain at the center of every major MLB Free Agency rumor, and Kyle Tucker keeps floating nearby. The mix is obvious. The Dodgers trust star power and Tucker brings it. The offseason still moves slowly, and Andrew Friedman keeps working his preferred lane. He studies the board. He waits. When prices […]

With the Houston Astros surrounded by rumors around the moves the team could make in the offseason, the latest reporting gives insight into the players who are likely not be with the ball club anymore. As the Astros signed Tatsuya Imai from Japan to start his MLB career on a contract worth up to $63 […]

The Toronto Blue Jays shook MLB Free Agency with the Kazuma Okamoto signing, but the story didn’t close. The move immediately reshaped the entire Blue Jays free agency picture. As first noted by Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic, Kyle Tucker remains connected to the Blue Jays in league conversations, and the possibility […]

As the baseball world comes up with trade offers for Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta and which teams would be involved, the latest reporting gives insight into the ball clubs that have the most interest. While rumors around Peralta and the Brewers will continue, there is no doubt a bevy of teams could use Peralta’s […]

After making a run to the World Series with the Toronto Blue Jays, Don Mattingly is now joining the Philadelphia Phillies as their new bench coach. He could bring one of the best free agents remaining alongside him. Working for the Blue Jays, Mattingly had an opportunity to coach infielder Bo Bichette. That connection could […]

The Kansas City Royals are working to keep some key personnel together, as the team marches on into 2026. Kansas City is giving a contract extension to manager Matt Quatraro, the team announced Sunday. The deal is for three years, with a club option for another year. The extension goes into effect for 2027, the […]

The offseason is in full swing, and teams around MLB are making moves to improve their rosters. Rumors are that the New York Yankees are trying to find a starting pitcher via trade, and it appears they may have been in talks with the Miami Marlins. Reports indicate that the Yankees have reached out to […]

The New York Yankees added depth to their infield on Sunday by signing former St. Louis Cardinals All-Star shortstop Paul DeJong. The 32-year-old veteran, who hit 30 home runs during his 2019 All-Star season, brings both power and versatility at a time when the Yankees are adjusting their roster in free agency. DeJong agreed to […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have joined the race as one of a handful of major-market teams showing interest in free-agent infielder Bo Bichette, joining the Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, and Boston Red Sox in pursuing the 27-year-old former Toronto star, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. […]

Japanese right-handed pitcher Kona Takahashi had strongly considered moving on to Major League Baseball after pitching with the Saitama Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball. The Houston Astros recently signed Lions pitcher Tatsuya Imai, and they had also considered Takahashi for their pitching staff. As a result, Takahashi is returning to the Lions. Takahashi had […]

With the clock ticking away, Kazuma Okamoto finally found an MLB home. He agreed to a four-year, $60 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday, avoiding an awkward trip back to the Yomiuri Giants. The Japanese third baseman can breathe a sigh of relief after securing a deal before the Jan. 4, 5 […]

On Saturday, the Minnesota Twins added veteran depth to the infield as early offseason moves continued to unfold, with Orlando Arcia receiving a minor league contract that includes an invitation to major league spring training. The deal provides the Twins with a low-risk addition who brings positional flexibility and postseason experience as the club prepares […]

The New York Yankees don’t like what they are seeing from the Toronto Blue Jays. On Saturday, the Blue Jays signed Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto to a contract for $60 million over four years. While there was no report on the Yankees trying to sign Okamoto, that isn’t stopping fans from expressing their disappointment. “I […]

The San Francisco Giants enter the 2026 offseason with a familiar issue to address, and one logical path forward may come through proactive roster balancing rather than headline moves. As the front office evaluates ways to stabilize the offense, a potential trade with the Colorado Rockies emerges as a practical option. A deal centered around […]

The 2026 MLB season is still months away, but that’s not stopping some writer’s to make their predictions for the upcoming campaign. Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com recently posted his predictions on who he thinks will win the season awards, naming Yoshinobu Yamamoto his pick for the NL Cy Young. However, there is a bit of […]

Kazuma Okamoto has been one of the most sought-after free agents this offseason, as the Japanese third baseman is viewed as one of the next big stars for MLB. After rumors speculated which team might sign him, it appears the Toronto Blue Jays officially signed him to a new deal. Reports indicate that the Okamoto […]

The Los Angeles Angels were previously mentioned as a potential trade suitor for St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado. With the Angels’ Anthony Rendon situation now resolved, a possible trade seems far more realistic. While it remains to be seen if trade talks have begun, the Halos are still rumored to have interest in […]

The Boston Red Sox have been bulking up their starting rotation this offseason, but the team is also hoping to keep their offensive core together. Boston is making an aggressive offer to Alex Bregman to keep him on the roster, per MLB.com. Bregman played the 2025 season in Boston, helping the club make the postseason. […]

The Chicago White Sox became a focal point across Major League Baseball when reliever Fraser Ellard announced his early retirement. Stepping away from the game at just 28-years-old while still productive made the move particularly notable, and it quickly expanded the discussion to larger themes such as bullpen sustainability and how the voluntary retired list […]

The New York Mets have been rumored this offseason to be in the mix for several high-profile free agents. One of those free agents is Kyle Tucker, per the New York Post. The outlet reports that Tucker is getting interest from New York’s National League ball club. The Mets are searching for some help to […]

The Minnesota Twins made a roster move Friday to address their corner infield depth, acquiring first baseman Eric Wagaman from the Miami Marlins in exchange for minor league left-handed reliever Kade Bragg. To create space on the 40-man roster, Minnesota designated infielder Ryan Fitzgerald for assignment. Wagaman, 28, joins the Twins after spending the 2025 […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Miguel Rojas share history, drama, and rings, and his final MLB season is now set after he re-signed on a one-year, $5.5 million deal. He confirmed it, and yet one thing still feels unreal: the Dodgers veteran who saved a World Series Game 7 with a ninth-inning, game-tying home run […]

The Cincinnati Reds sit at a crossroads entering 2026 — a team bubbling with young talent but still seeking that defining superstar who can push them over the top. Their lineup is packed with speed and athleticism, their pitching staff has flashed potential, but consistent offensive firepower remains elusive. That’s where Luis Robert Jr. comes […]

The 2026 MLB offseason presents a unique window of opportunity for the Los Angeles Dodgers to address center field depth while the Chicago White Sox remain conflicted about their direction. Luis Robert Jr.—a 28-year-old centerfielder with elite athleticism, blazing speed, and power potential—sits at the intersection of opportunity and uncertainty. While Robert posted a disappointing […]

Following a historic comeback to win the AL Central, the Cleveland Guardians ran out of gas in the AL Wild Card round. They lost the series to a Detroit Tigers team that they surpassed to capture the division crown. Now winners of two AL Central titles in a row, the Guardians will certainly look to […]

The New York Yankees have a legitimate opportunity to address their center field needs by pursuing Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. While the White Sox exercised Robert’s $20 million option for 2026, there’s a clear path for a deal that makes sense for both franchises. The Yankees possess a combination of young, controllable […]

The Baltimore Orioles made a big offseason acquisition in December after trading several top prospects to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for starting pitcher Shane Baz. With Baz preparing for the 2026 season with his new team, he recalls the first time he ever connected with catcher Adley Rutschman back in 2021. Baz, who […]

The Atlanta Braves have a unique opportunity to fortify their outfield by acquiring Luis Robert Jr. from the Chicago White Sox, provided they construct a compelling trade package that addresses Chicago’s rebuilding priorities. While the White Sox have maintained steadfast resistance to trading their talented outfielder, a strategic offer centered on controllable, high-upside pitching prospects […]

2026 has finally arrived, and while fans and pundits are already looking ahead to a fresh MLB season, it is also an appropriate moment to look back at the surprises that 2025 brought. The Toronto Blue Jays might have been the sport’s biggest surprise last season with their run to Game 7 of the World […]

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert stands out as one of the cleanest and most logical trade fits on the market, and this hypothetical proposal presents a clear path that benefits both sides. With the club committed to a deep rebuild, the package is built around pitching depth to provide quantity and flexibility, while the […]

The 2025 season for the Seattle Mariners was a deja vu experience for the fans. The team boasted top-notch pitching but struggled to make solid contact at the plate, as usual. The only constant was the hope that Julio Rodríguez would be the one to carry the offense all by himself. The Wild Card spot […]

As the MLB free agency dominoes continue to fall, infielder Bo Bichette remains one of the biggest names available. But he is at least garnering interest from some of the biggest contenders in the game. The New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers have all checked in on Bichette, via Jon Heyman of […]

As the posting period for Japanese starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai drew closer and closer to a premature end, many speculated on whether he would find a major league team to call home. New Year’s Day brought news of an Imai-Houston Astros partnership. The 27-year-old inked a three-year deal with the Astros. The affordability of the […]

Tatsuya Imai emerged as one of the defining figures of the MLB free agency cycle entering the new year, agreeing to terms with the Houston Astros and bringing clarity to a competitive international bidding process. The deal closed a market that featured legitimate Chicago Cubs interest and widespread league speculation, while revealing which clubs truly […]

For most of 2025, it looked as if the Houston Astros would conduct business as usual. That is, until the Astros collapsed down the stretch, allowing the surging Seattle Mariners to seize the AL West. Furthermore, a historic comeback by the Cleveland Guardians led to Cleveland capturing the AL Central, causing the Detroit Tigers to […]

Tatusya Imai’s free agency process was shrouded in a bit of mystery, with numerous teams being the front runners. But in the end, Imai is heading to the AL West to begin his MLB career. The Houston Astros have signed the right-hander, via Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Imai has agreed to a […]

The Detroit Tigers had another good season, making the playoffs for the second consecutive season. But while many are focused on what the Tigers must do to become contenders, it’s important to look back at breakout players who showed their potential. Javier Baez was one of the biggest surprises of 2025 for the Tigers, emerging […]

The Houston Astros’ 2025 season was marked by two powerfully contrasting narratives. On the one hand, the team endured its first playoff drought since 2016 after finishing second with an 87-75 record in the American League West, thus ending the franchise’s streak of eight consecutive postseason appearances. On the other hand, amidst the turmoil, a […]