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The Los Angeles Dodgers are a clear-cut World Series favorite in 2024 after signing Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. But, there’s one legend that may not be back after the team turned down his club option: Clayton Kershaw. The left-hander is currently a free agent and although there is interest between both sides to reunite, […]

The Houston Astros have agreed to a five-year deal worth $95 million deal with free agent reliever Josh Hader, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. Rumors began to circulate regarding the Astros’ interest in the reliever and on Friday things came to an agreement between the two sides. ‘BREAKING: Star closer Josh Hader and the Houston […]

The Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Angels both know what it is like to lose transcendent star power and are now looking to devise a recovery plan that convinces their respective fans not to riot. That strategy is not working to full effect, with each club having a forgettable offseason to this point. Although […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are bringing back a familiar face in 2024. The team announced it came to terms on a one-year contract with infielder Matt Carpenter on Friday. The deal is for $740,000, per Ken Rosenthal, with Carpenter also earning $5.5 million from the Atlanta Braves who released him last month. Carpenter returns to […]

The New York Yankees missed the playoffs in 2023. Giancarlo Stanton endured a forgettable individual campaign as well. New York has displayed an effort to bounce back this offseason by adding stars such as Juan Soto and Marcus Stroman. Stanton has also worked hard to find his All-Star form once again, according to Brian Cashman. […]

The MLB free agency cycle has been a slow crawl, especially since the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Things should begin to pick up as Spring Training gets closer. One name gaining some steam is Jorge Soler, who spent 2023 with the Miami Marlins. The Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox, […]

After months of trade rumors and speculation, it appears that the Chicago White Sox may keep Dylan Cease for the 2024 season. Of course, Chicago could look to trade him prior to the 2024 deadline or during next offseason, since Cease is under team control through 2025. With that being said, the Baltimore Orioles have […]

The latest MLB rumors find the New York Yankees on a quest to improve their bullpen for the 2024 season. The Yankees boast Gerrit Cole as their starting pitcher and signed Marcus Stroman in free agency. Still, New York is looking at intriguing backup pieces that are still on the market. The Yankees have numerous […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are rumored to be interested in a reunion with slugger Carlos Santana, and now there’s another player that they’re rumored to have their eye on, according to Darraugh McDonald of MLBrumors.com McDonald writes that the Brewers are also considering Garrett Cooper at first base: “Cooper, 33, has plenty of success as a […]

The San Francisco Giants got a major upgrade to their bullpen with the signing of ex-Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jordan Hicks. Moreover, San Francisco is hoping to climb the NL West standings in 2024, and the team has faith that Hicks can help them do so. Jordan Hicks is ready to step to the challenge […]

Reliever Josh Hader is one of the best remaining free agents available, and multiple teams have interest in the closer. Not only has he performed at a dominant level, but his medical record is something that is enticing to teams as well, according to Robert Murray of Fansided: “Free-agent reliever Josh Hader continues to draw […]

Although the Chicago White Sox do not look drastically different than they did in 2023, change might be starting to slowly take shape within one of baseball’s most turbulent franchises today. New general manager Chris Getz already signed a strong culture guy in catcher Martin Maldonado this offseason and is expected to shake up the […]

The New York Yankees landed free agent pitcher Marcus Stroman last week on a two-year, $37 million deal. Now the 2022 All-Star is saying that the pressure of pitching for the Yankees is going to make him even better, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com: “I’m not someone who shies away from the limelight or […]

The New York Yankees were one of the most disappointing teams in the MLB in the 2023 season. They ended the season barely above .500 and failed to make a playoff appearance. But after a strong offseason, general manager, Brian Cashman has a message for the fanbase. Cashman discussed what the Yankees are doing to […]

Hiroki Kuroda hasn’t played in the MLB since 2014 but he did extend his career in Japan playing for the Hiroshima Carp. The veteran pitcher spent time with the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees in a seven-year career. Now, 10 years after leaving the Majors, Kuroda is officially being placed into the Japanese […]

On most MLB teams, Aaron Judge is the undisputed best hitter in the lineup. But with the New York Yankees acquiring Juan Soto, that title is certainly up for debate. On Thursday, the newest addition to the Yankees’ rotation, Marcus Stroman, weighed in on that debate. “Soto is the better hitter I’ve ever faced,” Stroman […]

Shrewd marketing decision or veiled shot at the rival Los Angeles Dodgers? The San Francisco Giants’ announced promotion for a game against their longtime adversary this upcoming season might just be both. The Giants, per their ticket site, are giving away Mickey Mouse ear hats to the first 15,000 fans in attendance when the team […]

With the Houston Astros looking to add to their bullpen before the start of the 2024 season, they seem to have landed on one of free agency’s biggest remaining prizes, closer Josh Hader. Hader is widely considered one of, if not the, best closer in MLB currently. And while his name has been linked to […]

Former Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Marcus Stroman signed with the New York Yankees in a thrilling MLB Free Agency move. Brian Cashman and the Yankees were interested in Stroman a few years back but did not trade for him. Stroman addressed his ‘beef’ with Cashman and gave a positive outlook. Marcus Stroman is turning a […]

The Los Angeles Angels are still trying to pick up the pieces after losing Shohei Ohtani to the Los Angeles Dodgers. While the Angels won’t be able to truly replace Ohtani, Los Angeles is at least trying to add some power back into their lineup. The Angels have agreed to a minor league contract with […]

The baseball offseason is nearing an end with Spring Training right around the corner. Teams across the league have made big moves to improve their rosters. However, rumors claim the Chicago Cubs are a team to watch for the remainder of the offseason. The team may plan to make some big additions in the coming […]

Outside of Shota Imanaga, the Chicago Cubs haven’t had the explosive offseason many fans and pundits were expecting. However, the Cubs would certainly shake things up if they traded for Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase. The Cubs have shown interest in acquiring Clase, via Bruce Levine of 670 The Score. President of Baseball Operations Jed […]

The New York Yankees agreed to a contract with former Los Angeles Angels infielder Jose Rojas, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. It is a minor league deal for Rojas, but it does include an invite to MLB spring training. Rojas features versatility. He can play second or third base, and also has experience in […]

As teams around MLB look to add pitching via the trade market, Dylan Cease of the Chicago White Sox has arguably been the hottest name available. However, any team looking to acquire Cease might need to look elsewhere for their pitching needs. The White Sox aren’t going to trade away Cease for cheap. While there […]

Believe it or not, MLB spring training games start in a little over five weeks with Opening Day now 70 days away. Teams and players will start to report to their respective camps in Arizona and Florida over the next couple of weeks, with some pitchers already starting their throwing programs and continuing rehab, including […]

The New York Yankees officially announced the signing of starting pitcher Marcus Stroman to a two-year contract with an option for 2026, and they needed to clear a spot on the 40-man roster, so they designated outfielder Oscar Gonzalez for assignment. The Yankees were looking for starting pitching help after trading much of their depth […]

The Chicago White Sox look to improve after a subpar 2023 MLB season. Chicago finished the year at 61-101 and were second-to-last in the AL Central. Jerry Reinsdorf and the White Sox are rumored to eventually leave Guaranteed Rate Field amid talks of the team building a new stadium. The White Sox could build a […]

The Toronto Blue Jays might’ve struck out in their pursuit of Shohei Ohtani. However, that hasn’t stopped the Blue Jays from building a roster ready to compete in 2024. Toronto has agreed to a deal with Cuban standout Yariel Rodriguez, via Jon Morosi of the MLB Network. While the financials aren’t yet known, Rodriguez is […]

After making the postseason in 2022, the Seattle Mariners were on the outside looking in following the 2023 campaign. As the Mariners look to get back to prominence, Seattle has added a key reliever to their bullpen mix. The Mariners have signed Austin Voth to a one-year, $1.25 million contract, via Robert Murray of FanSided. […]

Ronald Acuna Jr is one of the most electrifying players in baseball and can virtually do anything on a diamond. We saw just that last season when he not only smacked 41 home runs but also swiped 73 bags en route to his first NL MVP. But, could the Atlanta Braves star be even better? […]

Despite winning a World Series in the COVID-shortened 2020 season, the Los Angeles Dodgers have the reputation of floundering in the playoffs. Their last two showings were particularly disheartening, but the organization responded to its underachievement in a big way this offseason. After adding Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Tyler Glasnow, a club that won […]

Although the Los Angeles Dodgers have stolen most of the headlines this offseason, the Atlanta Braves remain the blueprint that major-market sports franchises should probably be following going forward. Their philosophy of locking up young, promising players to long-term contract extensions before their value potentially increases to ungodly amounts allowed them to construct the arguably […]

The New York Mets and San Francisco Giants both made intriguing additions to their pitching staff this past Friday, and now they are coming together to make a minor trade that should ideally get each franchise closer to rounding out its Spring Training roster. New York is sending catcher/outfielder Cooper Hummel to San Fran, per […]

The Washington Nationals have been in a rebuilding phase since winning the World Series in 2019. While they showed signs of life in 2023, the Nationals still need plenty of help to get back into the playoff hunt. Washington has hired Sean Doolittle as a pitching strategist, the team announced. Doolittle will now be tasked […]

As the Boston Red Sox try to stay afloat in the AL East, adding to their offense has been a major offseason discussion. The Red Sox are eyeing some of the biggest sluggers available, but Boston also has a backup plan. The Red Sox are still engaged in free agent conversation with Adam Duvall and […]

Jarren Duran was having a resurgent season for the Boston Red Sox before an injury ended it prematurely. But if the Red Sox were hoping to have Duran in their 2024 lineup, Boston’s wish has been granted. Duran has been medically cleared for spring training, via Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe. The Red Sox […]

The Baltimore Orioles are expected to be without their star closer Felix Bautista for the entire 2024 season. But if it were up to Bautista, he would be pitching for the Orioles sooner rather than later. Recovering from Tommy John surgery, Bautista’s realistic expectations are to return by 2025’s Opening Day. However, if he gets […]

The Houston Astros are looking to return to their World Series ways after losing in the ALCS in 2023. But as the Astros look to attack the AL West, Houston will have to do so without one of their best relievers. Kendall Graveman underwent surgery on his right shoulder. He is now expected to miss […]

MLB legend John Smoltz is a Hall-of-Fame pitcher who spent the majority of his career with the Atlanta Braves. Smoltz also pitched for the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals, but is remembered for his time in Atlanta. Smoltz is currently set to compete in the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions in Orlando, […]