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The New York Mets can officially call Carlos Correa their latest signing after he underwent a physical on Thursday in the Big Apple. But after seeing the whole fiasco with the infielder and the San Francisco Giants, the Mets made sure to treat Correa like absolute royalty. Per Jon Heyman, the organization actually flew Correa […]

The Toronto Blue Jays and Arizona Diamondbacks struck a deal on Friday. The centerpiece of the trade is C/OF Daulton Varsho, who heads from Arizona to Toronto. Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks receive top catching prospect Gabriel Moreno and INF/OF Lourdes Gurriel. The trade certainly isn’t the most notable move of the offseason. But it was one […]

The Toronto Blue Jays and Arizona Diamondbacks are in agreement on a trade to send C/OF Daulton Varsho to Toronto, per Jeff Passan. Arizona will receive top catching prospect Gabriel Moreno along with Lourdes Gurriel in return. Moreno is a coveted young catcher with plenty of offensive potential. Gurriel can play a multitude of positions […]

Former Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti got brutally honest on Justin Turner’s departure to the Boston Red Sox, per DodgersBeat. “He’s somebody that is historic in my opinion,” Colletti said. “You look at the big hits he had, how he embraced the community, how he embraced the team. And the team’s success and […]

The Philadelphia Phillies might not be done improving a roster that made it to the World Series this past season. After bringing in shortstop Trea Turner, starting pitcher Taijuan Walker and reliever Matt Strahm, the club is again looking to improve the bullpen, eyeing this ex-New York Yankees reliever. The Phillies “have long liked” free […]

The San Diego Padres are looking to add a starting pitcher to their rotation. And that pitcher could be veteran Johnny Cueto, per Robert Murray. “Sources: The Padres are among teams strongly in the mix for free-agent pitcher Johnny Cueto,” Murray wrote on Twitter. Johnny Cueto is a well-respected veteran who’s drawn interest from a […]

Trevor Bauer had his MLB suspension reduced from 324 to 194 games by an independent arbitrator on Thursday, and the Los Angeles Dodgers were not at all ready for the fallout. The team hadn’t expected a decision on the pitcher’s appeal of a domestic violence suspension for several more weeks, and were still discussing how […]

Taylor Rogers will be joining a familiar face in the Bay Area. Rogers, the twin brother of San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Tyler Rogers, is in agreement on a three-year, $33 million contract with the club, sources told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The Rogers twins, who are identical, are set to form one of […]

Trevor Bauer’s 324-game suspension was reduced to 194-games on Thursday. The controversial pitcher is excited to be back, but his return will be felt by the Dodgers. If LA releases Bauer, which they are expected by many around the MLB world to do, they will still need to pay him $23 million dollars, per Bob […]

Wil Myers recently came to terms on an agreement with the Cincinnati Reds in MLB free agency. He’s set to make a base of $7.5 million with incentives that could net him as much as $9.5 million over one year. Myers sent a heartfelt goodbye to San Diego Padres fans following his departure. Thank you […]

The New York Mets pulled off the heist of the century when they signed Carlos Correa this offseason. Correa was already reportedly heading to the San Francisco Giants. After his initial press conference was called off, though, everyone was shocked when news broke out of Correa heading to Queens. The move immediately paid off, as […]

New York Yankees’ manager Aaron Boone said that Giancarlo Stanton will play the outfield “in spurts” in 2023, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. With Aaron Judge back in New York for the next decade, Boone said he would prefer to use Stanton in right field at Yankee Stadium on days where Judge is the […]

Trevor Bauer has had a tumultuous past 18 months or so. Bauer last played for the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 28, 2021 before the MLB placed him on administrative leave due to the charges pressed against him from a woman who accused him of sexual assault. However, Bauer seemed to get a bit of […]

When free from injury and controversy, Trevor Bauer can be one of the most dominant pitchers in the entire MLB. Still, despite his considerable talent on the field, it’s difficult to overlook what he was deemed guilty of. And now that Bauer’s suspension has been reduced down to 194 games, much to the anger of […]

When you talk about New York and spending money on players, it’s no longer just about the New York Yankees, because the New York Mets are breaking the bank with owner Steve Cohen investing in his team like it’s a space program. In the Mets’ latest financial flex, they signed star infielder Carlos Correa to […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer is going to play baseball again in the MLB sooner than what was initially expected. That’s after an arbitrator reduced his 324-game suspension, stemming from sexual assault allegations, down to only 194 games. MLB Twitter doesn’t seem to be too happy about looming return of Bauer to MLB mounds, […]

The Chicago Cubs have brought back a key member of their 2022 rotation in starting pitcher Drew Smyly. According to the Athletics Ken Rosenthal, Drew Smyly has signed a two-year, $19 million deal with the Cubs. Smyly played a key part in the Cubs rotation throughout last season. In 22 games, he recorded a record […]

The MLB has announced that Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitcher Trevor Bauer’s suspension has been reduced from 324-games to 194-games. Bauer was immediately reinstated and will be suspended for the first 50 games of the 2023 season. Bauer was originally suspended due to sexual assault allegations. After being given a two-year suspension, Bauer will now be […]

Former Boston Red Sox top prospect Jeter Downs is getting another opportunity in the big leagues, this time in the NL with the Washington Nationals. They claimed the infielder off outright waivers on Thursday, per MASN Sports. Downs was once one of the top prospects in baseball but when the Red Sox signed Japanese outfielder […]

Mike Moustakas’ tenure with the Cincinnati Reds is officially over. Moustakas, who has one year left on his contract and is owed $22 million, was designated for assignment on Thursday, according to Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Reds general manager Nick Krall said the following in an explanation of the move, “”We had to […]

Wil Myers is officially a Cincinnati Red, after the outfielder finalized a one-year, $7.5 million contract with the club on Thursday. The former San Diego Padre could earn as much as $9.5 million based on playing time or a potential trade, with a mutual option included for the 2024 season. Myers spent the last eight […]

After an unprecedented spending spree during MLB free agency, the New York Mets roster seems just about set. How that affects their top prospects, including Francisco Alvarez and Brett Baty, is to be seen. We will discuss what the Mets plan should be for Alvarez and Baty after their MLB free-agency binge. Since free agency […]

The Atlanta Braves were unable to bring Dansby Swanson back to the organization during MLB free agency, with the star shortstop agreeing to a lucrative contract with the Chicago Cubs. According to Jeff Schultz of The Athletic, Swanson was open to taking “a lot less” money in order to remain in Atlanta, but Alex Anthopoulos […]

The Chicago White Sox suffered a down season in 2022. After winning 93 games and the AL Central crown in 2021, they played uneven baseball for the entirety of the year, leading to a fitting 81-81 finish. And with the considerable uncertainty surrounding their roster plans, other teams, including the New York Mets, are sniffing […]

A physical for shortstop Carlos Correa will take between 24-48 hours for the New York Mets to review, a sign that can have Mets fans nervously sweating after Correa’s failed deal with the San Francisco Giants in MLB free agency, according to a Thursday tweet from MLB Mets beat writer Anthony DiComo. “There is nothing […]

New York Yankees’ free-agent acquisition Carlos Rodon was introduced to the media on Thursday in his first press conference donning the pinstripes. During his media address, Rodon opened up on what it meant to sign with a team like the Yankees, admitting that he’s fulfilling a childhood dream by making the move to the Bronx. […]

The New York Yankees bolstered their rotation with one of the best left-handed pitchers in the game in Carlos Rodon, who inked a six-year, $162 million deal with the Bronx Bombers. He was arguably the last top arm left on the open market and Brian Cashman managed to secure his signature. But as the Yanks […]

It’s an arms race in New York. With the New York Mets spending an unfathomable amount of money in free agency to bolster their squad, the New York Yankees aim not to be outdone. While they have already fulfilled their most important bit of business in re-signing Aaron Judge and signing Carlos Rodon, the Yankees […]

The New York Mets are the talk of baseball after going all in to win with some key free agency pickups. However, many around MLB are astonished at owner Steve Cohen’s lavish spending to improve his team with additions like Carlos Correa and Justin Verlander and the re-signings of Edwin Diaz and Brandon Nimmo. According […]

The New York Mets are starting to steal the show in the Big Apple. Although the New York Yankees are still very good and one of the most well-known teams in the world, the Mets are looking to upstage them and become the MLB’s best team. Their sudden signing of Carlos Correa shows they are […]

For years, the New York Yankees, owned by the late George Steinbrenner, have flexed their financial might over the rest of the MLB. They have led the league in payroll for tons of years, and they have continued to be one of the league’s high rollers with George’s son, Hal Steinbrenner, now at the helm. […]

The Baltimore Orioles, after years of terrible baseball, appear to be turning things around, thanks in no small part to top prospect Adley Rutschman’s successful breakthrough into the majors. In only 113 games and 470 plate appearances since his call-up on May 21, Rutschman put up 5.3 WAR (per Fangraphs), on the back of elite […]

The New York Mets have made their first move after flipping Carlos Correa from the San Francisco Giants. The Mets have long sought to make a James McCann trade, and have finally struck a deal. McCann has been traded from the Mets to the Baltimore Orioles, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports. The return to New York […]

Carlos Rodon and the New York Yankees recently agreed to a massive six-year, $162 million deal. Now, the full details of the contract and how much Rodon would be making per year during the duration of the deal have been revealed. Apparently, the deal includes a $5 million signing bonus for Rodon. He is slated […]

The San Francisco Giants are reportedly interested in Michael Conforto, per Susan Slusser. However, Conforto is a Scott Boras agent and Scott Boras happens to represent Carlos Correa, who’s deal recently fell apart with the Giants. Boras made a strong statement in reference to the Correa-Giants fallout. “We reached an agreement. We had a letter of […]

Michael Brantley and the Houston Astros recently came to terms on a contract. The star outfielder was linked to a number of different teams in free agency but ultimately re-signed in Houston. Brantley provided an update on his health after missing the Astros’ 2022 World Series run due to injury, per MLB.com’s Daniel Kramer. “I’m […]

The New York Yankees reunited with veteran reliever Tommy Kahnle in free agency on a two-year deal. In order to clear up space for Kahnle on the roster, the Yankees surprisingly opted to designate left-hander Lucas Luetge for assignment, according to Bryan Hoch. Via Hoch on Twitter: “The Yankees announced RHP Tommy Kahnle’s two-year contract. […]

Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers performed a water celebration last season that took the internet by storm. The celebration looked odd to say the least, and there were no shortage of theories swirling about what it represented. Mookie Betts Celebration pic.twitter.com/Pg9HkxBLE8 — Mad Choriyama (@MadChoriyama) August 27, 2022 Mookie Betts recently addressed and […]

Carlos Correa fully expected to sign with the San Francisco Giants after agreeing to terms on a contract. A recent report even stated that Correa had gotten fully dressed for his introductory press conference prior to his deal with the Giants falling through due to an injury concern, per Emma Baccellieri and Tom Verducci. Correa ended […]