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The Texas Rangers are still celebrating winning the first World Series title in franchise history. But as the Rangers look to defend their crown, manager Bruce Bochy is eyeing an old friend. Texas has had internal discussions on signing slugger Brandon Belt, via Jon Morosi of the MLB Network. Bringing in Belt would allow the […]

Of all the big name players still available in MLB free agency, Matt Chapman has had arguably the quietest offseason. But with the Toronto Blue Jays going elsewhere in the infield, Chapman has become the focal point of two franchises. The San Francisco Giants and Chicago Cubs have been deemed two prime free agent destinations […]

The Oakland Athletics may be playing their final season by the Bay in 2024, but their home for the next three years is undecided. The 124-year-old franchise is set for its fourth relocation as the A’s will move to Las Vegas in 2028 after the owners approved the move in November. The Athletics will play […]

The Boston Red Sox and the Houston Astros reportedly had five players from the Dominican Republic who did not tell the truth about their age, USA TODAY has learned amid a reported signing scandal in the Caribbean nation, per Diario Libre. There have been more than 170 kids who lied about their age in a […]

After missing out on Shohei Ohtani, the Toronto Blue Jays have been scouring the free agent market for some needed bats. In their quest for offense, the Blue Jays have turned to a former Red Sox slugger. Toronto has signed Justin Turner to a one-year contract, via Jon Morosi of the MLB Network. Turner will […]

Two notable hitters are still without new contracts with Spring Training less than a month away from kicking off. Former National League Most Valuable Player Cody Bellinger and five-time All-Star JD Martinez are still both on the market, each still looking for a new home for the 2024 MLB season (h/t Bob Nightengale of USA […]

MLB Free Agency suitors are amid rumors of interest in San Diego Padres starting pitcher Blake Snell. Snell received a lucrative offer from the New York Yankees early on; however, he reportedly desired a greater amount than expected. Blake Snell has a hefty price tag on his services Teams are after Blake Snell for a […]

After missing out on a chance to secure the biggest free agent of them all when Shohei Ohtani decided to take his talents to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Toronto Blue Jays could be looking in a different direction in pursuit of quality bats in free agency. Two free agents, JD Martinez and Justin Turner, […]

The Minnesota Twins and the Seattle Mariners made a major trade Monday night which sends infielder Jorge Polanco from the American League Central ball club to the American League West team, according to MLB insider Mark Feisand. “The Twins will receive RHP Anthony DeSclafani and RHP Justin Topa along with prospects OF Gabriel Gonzalez (M’s […]

Despite winning over 100 games and the AL East, the Baltimore Orioles have had a relatively quiet offseason. While a trade for Chicago White Sox ace Dylan Cease would certainly send shockwaves, a deal is seeming less likely for the Orioles. Trade talks between Baltimore and Chicago over Cease have stopped, according to Bob Nightengale […]

The Chicago White Sox are amid efforts to improve their team after a subpar 2023 showing. Thus, the team made a decisive MLB Free Agency move on former St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants relief pitcher John Brebbia. Now, the details of his contract have emerged. Chicago lands a bargain deal for the services […]

Rhys Hoskins missed the entire 2023 season after suffering an ACL injury in spring training. It was a devastating injury blow after Hoskins was fresh off a season that saw him crush 30 home runs and help the Philadelphia Phillies reach the World Series. Hoskins is now looking to bounce back with his new team […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made their World Series intentions clear when they signed Shohei Ohtani to a $700 million contract. But with a new look roster, the expectations surrounding the Dodgers will be high. Chris Taylor is well aware of how the Dodgers will be viewed entering the upcoming season. With Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto […]

The New York Yankees reportedly claimed reliever Matt Gage off waivers from the Houston Astros Monday, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Gage, 30, is a left-handed reliever. He’s spent limited time at the big league level but has performed well across 16 total appearances. Gage made his MLB debut in 2022 with […]

The NFL Playoffs are down to one last game and the NBA All-Star break is fast approaching, both tell-tale signs of baseball season creeping right around the corner. 2024 MLB Opening Day is scheduled for March 28th and less than a month later, the MLB will celebrate Jackie Robinson day on April 15. To coincide […]

Veteran outfielder Aaron Hicks has reportedly agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Angels, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Aaron Hicks will be paid the minimum with the Angels. He spend last season with the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles. He struggled with the Yankees and then played well with the […]

Former Toronto Blue Jays manager Jimy Williams has passed away, the Blue Jays announced. Williams was 80 at the time of his passing. “We are saddened to learn of the passing of former Blue Jays Manager Jimy Williams. His impact on our organization will forever be remembered. Our hearts go out to Jimy’s family and […]

Justin Turner is still available in MLB free agency. The two-time All-Star has been linked to a number of teams and he is reportedly nearing a free agency decision, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network. “Justin Turner’s free-agent decision is increasingly likely to occur this week. @redturn2’s market is helped by the fact that multiple […]

The New York Mets are reportedly pursuing left-handed relief pitchers, with one target specifically being former New York Yankees reliever Wandy Peralta, who performed well in the Bronx after being traded there by the San Francisco Giants, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Mets went hard after Japanese starting pitcher Yoshinobu […]

Harold Ramirez had a breakout 2023 campaign with the Tampa Bay Rays. But with the Rays always tinkering with their roster, Ramirez has now found himself on the trade block. Ramirez has been playing for Tiburones in the Venezuelan Winter League. He has been taking reps at centerfield, increase his potential value for Tampa Bay […]

Joc Pederson is joining the Arizona Diamondbacks on a one-year deal after testing the free-agency waters. He will be a key part of a competitive team, though it’s possible that he could have had a more prominent role on another squad. Plenty of teams could have landed Pederson but he chose to join the defending […]

The Los Angeles Angels have already lost Shohei Ohtani to the Los Angeles Dodgers. But as the Angels try to pick up the pieces, the Dodgers may once again win out in the Los Angeles free agency battle. The Angels have been showing interest in utility player Kike Hernandez. However, some around the league believe […]

While Chicago White Sox ace Dylan Cease has been one of the most talked about players on the trade market, a deal has never appeared close to being completed. But with the Seattle Mariners now in the mix, the White Sox have a new option when it comes to trading Cease. Seattle has ‘secretly entered,’ […]

The Detroit Tigers are in the midst of a rebuild and the franchise seems to love some of their top prospects. So much so that the front office just gave a new six-year contract extension to their second-overall prospect in the minor league system. Colt Keith, the Tigers’ prospect second baseman, inked a six-year deal […]

Is the Los Angeles Dodgers signing of Shohei Ohtani bad for MLB? When one of the best teams in a sport signs one of the very best players — let alone the very best of all time — it’s guaranteed to get a rise out of fans. Sports are supposed to be about every team […]

Brandon Crawford’s MLB playing days are not yet officially over, even if the likelihood that he will continue it with the San Francisco Giants is diminishing. The decorated veteran is willing to make a change to continue his career, though retirement is also not out of the question. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, […]

Kris Bryant, who signed a Colorado Rockies franchise-record free-agent deal for seven years, $182 million in the spring of 2022, has gotten off to a poor start with the franchise. Bryant has played in just 32 percent of the Rockies’ games since joining the team. Ravaged by injuries, Bryant has not come anywhere close to […]

The Boston Red Sox continue to look for pitching depth as Spring Training approaches in just a couple of weeks. After signing Lucas Giolito to a two-year/$38.5 million deal last month, the Red Sox are reportedly keeping tabs on a couple of right-handed pitchers , according to Chris Cotillo of Mass Live: “Boston continues to […]

The Washington Nationals are making a decision that may surprise some of their fans. The team is retiring their City Connect uniforms after the upcoming season, per Major League Baseball’s social media. The Nationals will retire their City Connect uniforms at the end of the 2024 season One more year for the cherry blossoms 🌸 […]

The New York Knicks took on the Miami Heat on Saturday for a nationally televised matinee game that saw New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge catching up with Drake: Drake and Aaron Judge enjoying the vibes at The Garden 🤩 #NBACelebRow#NBARivalsWeekKnicks-Heat | Live on ABC pic.twitter.com/t66RXx8CQO — NBA (@NBA) January 27, 2024 This isn’t the […]

The Atlanta Braves are gearing up for another impressive season, as the franchise hopes to win another World Series since the 2021 title. But with the new season approaching, Max Fried’s contract situation is something that must be addressed by the organization. Whether they extend him or not is up in the air. Regardless, the […]

After being traded from the Boston Red Sox to the Atlanta Braves at the end of December, southpaw Chris Sale will spend longer in Georgia than he probably anticipated after signing a two-year, $38 million contract with the franchise earlier this month. In 2024, Sale will join a Braves rotation that also features Max Fried, […]

What if I told you the Detroit Tigers don’t just have a potential ace in their rotation, but a pitcher who can realistically win the American League Cy Young award in 2024? And no, I’m not talking about veterans Kenta Maeda or Jack Flaherty, who were both added this offseason. Rather, Tarik Skubal features superstar […]

If you are a fan of MLB, you have undoubtedly heard rumors about a potential Dylan Cease trade. Cease, a 28-year-old pitcher who features a Cy Young-ceiling and has two years of team control remaining, is still with the Chicago White Sox as of this story’s writing, however. White Sox manager Pedro Grifol recently named […]

Hector Neris has reportedly agreed to a one-year, $9 million contract with the Chicago Cubs, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. Passan provided further details of the deal, including an option for 2025. “Right-handed reliever Hector Neris and the Chicago Cubs are in agreement on a one-year, $9 million contract that includes an option for 2025, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are continuing to make waves this off-season. The Dodgers are announcing their list of non-roster invites to the team’s spring training, and a few names are surprises. Left-handed pitcher T.J. McFarland and infielder Kevin Padlo are on the list, per The Athletic. The Dodgers made some of the biggest moves in […]

The Texas Rangers and outfielder Travis Jankowski are reportedly in agreement on a one-year contract, per general manager Chris Young with MLB reporting the news. Jankowski, who spent the 2023 season in Texas, is set to make $1.7 million in 2024 with performance bonuses attached to the contract, Buster Olney of ESPN reports. Jankowski, 32, […]

The Kansas City Royals and former All-Star Adam Frazier are reportedly in agreement on a one-year contract, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Frazier signing continues a rather aggressive free agency for a Royals team that has been stuck in a rebuild over the past few seasons. They have also made moves […]

During the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League final, a massive brawl ensued and it included former Los Angeles Dodgers star Yasiel Puig. Clips of the melee went viral, and Puig himself wasn’t happy about how he was portrayed by the media. The right fielder took to social media to post tweets defending himself, saying that he […]