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The Los Angeles Dodgers’ offseason has seen them make a number of under the radar moves. Notably, LA has signed players such as JD Martinez and Noah Syndergaard. They could opt to land more depth in free agency. The Dodgers may attempt to trade for a high-profile star as well. But there are some moves […]

The Boston Red Sox and Rafael Devers are reportedly still discussing a multi-year extension despite agreeing to terms on a 1-year contract for 2023, per Jon Heyman. Heyman provided an update on where the talks currently stand. “Discussion said to be ‘steady’ on multiyear possibility. Devers has been seeking $300M plus, and recent star deals […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly hired a former Boston Red Sox employee who was suspended for his involvement in a video sign-stealing scandal in 2020, per Red Sox beat writer Sean McAdam. The employee, J.T. Watkins, is expected to help the Dodgers with their hitting gameplan. McAdam also reports that Mookie Betts and JD Martinez […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants have one of the most historic rivalries in all of MLB. Chris Taylor of the Dodgers recently added fuel to the flame with a take that will not please Giants fans. Taylor was recently asked what his three least favorite cities are to play in by SportsNet […]

Trevor Bauer hasn’t pitched in an MLB game in over 500 days due to his assault allegations. The Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher has been reinstated and would be available to end that streak next season. While officially, there’s now no impediment to his return, how his Dodgers teammates feel about it is an entirely different […]

Brian Sabean made his return to the New York Yankees on Tuesday, as the club brought him in to be an Executive Advisor to Senior Vice President and General Manager Brian Cashman. Sabean, who spent eight seasons with the Yankees from 1985 to 1992, was clearly brought back for a reason. Cashman explained the World […]

The New York Yankees have a glaring need in the outfield, and it seems as if they’re going to leave no stone unturned when it comes to addressing it. On Tuesday, the Yankees made an eye-opening depth move in the outfield, signing former Chicago Cubs slugger Rafael Ortega. According to Complete Baseball News, the Yankees […]

Rafael Devers is going to play baseball for the Boston Red Sox for at least one more season after the star third baseman inked a one-year deal worth $17.5 million with the team on Tuesday. After Devers’ commitment to the team has been secured, the Red Sox then turned its attention to making an admission […]

The New York Mets signed LHP TJ McFarland, per his MLB.com latest transactions page. The deal was originally reported in December, but seems to have recently become official as New York assigned the left-handed reliever to Triple-A Syracuse. However, McFarland has no shortage of big league experience and will likely receive a Spring Training invite. […]

If Carlos Correa and the New York Mets agree on a new contract, it is expected to be “dramatically different,” per Ken Rosenthal. “We expect it to be a dramatically different deal,” Rosenthal said on The Athletic’s Baseball Show. “It’s not going to be 12 years, $315 (million) guaranteed. The question again is, to what […]

The Washington Nationals are adding a lefty bat to their roster in the form of Dominic Smith, who agreed on a one-year deal with the team, per Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post. At the winter meetings in early December, Dave Martinez, manager of the Washington Nationals, laid out a specific checklist for an offensive […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are still in a position to compete despite their quiet offseason. But they could drastically increase their World Series odds by pulling the trigger on a high-profile trade. The MLB trade market has moved fairy slow for the most part with the exception of a few deals. With that being said, […]

The Chicago Cubs are closing in on another significant free agency splash. According to reports from Jon Heyman, the Cubs and veteran first baseman Eric Hosmer are closing in on a deal in free agency which would bring the 33-year-old to the North Side of Chicago. Via Heyman on Twitter: “Eric Hosmer, Cubs are close […]

Andrew Vaughn is expected to replace Jose Abreu at first base for the Chicago White Sox. Abreu was previously one of the faces of the franchise before signing in Houston with the Astros this offseason. Vaughn, who was formerly a highly-touted prospect, recently addressed the matter of replacing Abreu, per Scott Merkin of MLB.com. “Those […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ deadline to make their final decision on controversial SP Trevor Bauer is right around the corner. Former big leaguer and current Jomboy Media member Trevor Plouffe, who has connections in the MLB industry, recently shared what he’s heard on the Dodgers-Bauer situation, per Chris Rose Sports on Twitter. “This is a […]

The New York Yankees have largely had a successful offseason. They managed to keep Aaron Judge around on a long-term deal, and made another big splash in free agency when they managed to sign Carlos Rodon. The hope is that with these two big moves, and several other smaller ones, the Yankees will be able […]

The Boston Red Sox and 3B Rafael Devers have reportedly agreed to terms on a 1-year, $17.5 million contract to avoid arbitration, per Jeff Passan. Red Sox fans may be disappointed to learn this wasn’t news of a long-term extension for Devers. However, Passan provided an encouraging update on potential Red Sox-Rafael Devers extension talks. […]

As the New York Mets and Carlos Correa rework their initial free agency agreement following concerns over Correa’s physical, Mets fans were treated to a hint that the deal will eventually get done. In a post to his Instagram story, Correa posed with his son, Kylo, before going to a workout. Correa’s son wore a […]

The Minnesota Twins have lost out on Carlos Correa but are still eager to put together a winning team. After adding Christian Vazquez and Joey Gallo in free agency, they are still looking to make some more moves. The Twins are desperate to improve on the mound, going so far as to consider trades for […]

The Minnesota Twins would like to re-sign Carlos Correa amid his injury concerns looming on the back burner, per Dan Hayes and Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic. However, the Twins also reportedly do not believe they have a realistic chance of landing the star in free agency. Hayes reports that a team source believes Correa […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are facing a number of roster uncertainties. They are notably dealing with question marks at shortstop and in centerfield. Gavin Lux is expected to take over shortstop duties amid Trea Turner’s departure. However, Ricardo Sandoval of Sports Illustrated recently brought up the idea of the Dodgers trading for San Diego Padres’ […]

The Miami Marlins reportedly reached out to the Boston Red Sox about Boston’s 2022 No. 2 overall prospect Triston Casas, per Craig Mish and Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Miami is looking to boost their offense and could be willing to deal a pitcher away if necessary. Mish and Jackson report that the Marlins […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have until January 6th to make a final decision on SP Trevor Bauer. A number of contrasting reports have surfaced in reference to Dodgers’ players feelings on the controversial pitcher. An initial report stated that players wanted LA to release Bauer. However, a recent report said otherwise, as it claimed some […]

The Texas Rangers, notably Martin Perez, stole strikes in 2022. The Rangers led all of MLB in called strikes out of the zone last season with a mark of 662, per MLB Network. Perez led the league with 120 strikes called on pitches that were out of the zone as well. MLB Network’s Tom Verducci […]

Carlos Correa and the New York Mets are still working to finalize a deal, per MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo. DiComo reports that there is “significant incentive for both sides to finalize the contract.” But he adds that completing a deal could take even more time than it already has due to his looming health concerns. Correa […]

Chris Taylor will likely spend the 2023 season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. However, Dodgers’ fans and media personalities have recently brought up Trevor Bauer’s potential effect on Taylor. Rumors are currently swirling about a possible Taylor trade since LA will need to pay Bauer an eye-opening amount of money whether they release him or […]

Trevor Bauer may soon be back in major league baseball. After he became eligible for the 2023 season due to a decreased suspension, speculation followed about whether he would return to his previous team, the Los Angeles Dodgers. Apparently, some members of the team are cool with it. Baseball blogger Dan Clark tried to show […]

MLB free agency is slowing down. The only superstar free agent who’s not technically signed to a contract is Carlos Correa at this juncture. However, he is expected to work things out with the New York Mets. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Dodgers are still looking for ways to improve their roster. They are reportedly in […]

Free agent first baseman Eric Hosmer is looking for a new home, and by the looks of it, the Chicago Cubs franchise is one option. Hosmer is reportedly now in talks with the Cubs, though no deal has been agreed upon so far, per Jon Heyman of New York Post. The 33-year-old Hosmer became a […]

The New York Yankees and OF Willie Calhoun came to terms on a non-roster deal, per Mark Feinsand. Feinsand adds that Calhoun will be at the Yankees’ big league camp. Some fans may overlook this deal. However, Willie Calhoun is a former highly-regarded prospect who features impressive potential. Injuries have unfortunately hampered his overall production […]

The MLB world honored Pittsburgh Pirates’ legend Roberto Clemente 50 years after his death on Saturday. Clemente tragically died in a plane crash while attempting to deliver supplies to earthquake victims not long after recording his 3,000th big league hit. The Hall of Famer is remembered as an all-around great player and person. Here is […]

Trea Turner’s departure to the Philadelphia Phillies is far from ideal for the Los Angeles Dodgers. With that being said, LA has a capable shortstop replacement in Gavin Lux. Lux is obviously not the same caliber of player that Turner is. But could the 25-year old infielder be in store for a big 2023 campaign? […]

The San Francisco Giants upgraded their bullpen in a major way by signing RP Taylor Rogers to a 3-year, $33 million contract. Taylor also joins his twin brother Tyler Rogers, who’s a relief pitcher for the Giants as well. Taylor Rogers addressed playing alongside his twin with the Giants on Friday, per MLB.com’s Maria Guardado. […]

The St. Louis Cardinals haven’t done much this offseason, but the moves they have made have reinforced the core of a team that looks destined to be a World Series contender for the next few seasons. And sometimes, that’s all it takes to put together a successful offseason of work. The Cardinals two biggest moves […]

The San Diego Padres have indicated that they are ready to go all-in with this core led by Fernando Tatis Jr. as they added Juan Soto from the Washington Nationals in exchange for a plethora of prospects. Even if it does not guarantee that Soto will sign a long-term extension, San Diego was willing to […]

The San Francisco Giants were the best team in the MLB regular two seasons ago but faltered in the postseason. That inspiring 2021 run was an outlier for the Giants as they failed to build on that successful campaign with the right offseason moves. The Gian front office did not decide to splurge on any […]

For the fourth time in franchise history, the New York Yankees signed a starting pitcher to a contract worth more than $100 million. They came to terms with Carlos Rodon on a six-year, $162 million contract deal earlier this month. The Yankees did not head into the offseason in dire need of a $100 million-plus […]

Carlos Correa remains unsigned despite agreeing to terms with two different teams so far in MLB free agency. Recent rumors have suggested that Correa could possibly reunite with the San Francisco Giants despite their previous fallout. However, Giants’ President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi said Correa is focused on a deal “elsewhere at this point,” […]

62 home runs. That is the statistic that will rightfully be remembered from Aaron Judge’s MVP 2022 season. However, there is one underlying stat that suggests Judge could have another monster performance in 2023, per MLB.com. According to Statcast, Aaron Judge led MLB with a 26.5 barrel percentage. Barrel percentage, or barrel rate, measures how […]