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New York Yankees fans are holding their breath in regard to the ongoing Aaron Judge sweepstakes. After GM Brian Cashman extended his stay for four years on Monday, the Yankees quickly announced a free-agency move on Tuesday. It’s not the Judge deal that everyone is hoping for, but the Yankees are reuniting with a familiar […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers could still re-sign Justin Turner, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Turner, a fan-favorite in LA, previously admitted that he’d be open to a reunion with the Dodgers. “Obviously, I love being a Dodger, I love being in Los Angeles. This is home for me,” Turner said. “I’m in good standing […]

The Cleveland Guardians have been linked to Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy throughout the offseason. However, Cleveland is also reportedly interested in former All-Star Josh Bell, per Jon Heyman. The Guardians enjoyed a surprising 2022 season that saw them upset the Chicago White Sox and win the AL Central. Despite featuring the youngest roster in […]

Until the very end, the San Diego Padres were in on shortstop Trea Turner before he signed a mammoth $300 million deal with the Philadelphia Phillies, reuniting him with former teammate Bryce Harper. And it appears the Padres made it very clear they were willing to go above and beyond to secure Turner’s services. In […]

It has been a slow descent, but the Chicago Cubs have been in decline since their World Series win in 2016. Over the past few years, the Cubs have jettisoned members of their championship core, culminating in fourth and third-place finishes in the NL Central in 2021 and 2022, respectively. Thus, the Cubs are looking […]

Following Trea Turner’s decision to take his talents to the City of Brotherly Love for a massive contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, the shortstop market just got a bit thinner. Still, Carlos Correa is still out there unemployed, with the last team he played for, the Minnesota Twins, remaining keen on re-acquiring his services. That […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in need of a star shortstop after losing Corey Seager and Trea Turner in consecutive offseasons. Turner’s hitting and speed were huge for LA but he decided to reunite with Bryce Harper on the Philadelphia Phillies. Carlos Correa could be in play despite the history he has with the franchise. […]

Cody Bellinger has seen a precipitous downfall to his career ever since winning NL MVP honors in 2019. Ever since posting 7.7 WAR with the Los Angeles Dodgers three years ago, Bellinger hasn’t even come close to his past level of performance. From 2020 to 2022, he’s amassed a mere 2.1 WAR (including a -1.0 […]

The New York Yankees are trying to revamp their outfield with more than just a recommitment from Aaron Judge. They are looking into several guys, including New York Mets center fielder Brandon Nimmo, as they look to boost their roster. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Yankees are meeting with Nimmo […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to revamp their lineup after losing Trea Turner in free agency. It’s tough for them to find players that will take them up to another level but they still have to retain a solid talent base. One option they are looking into is yet another multi-time All-Star: Andrew McCutchen. […]

The Miami Marlins started their offseason by hiring a new manager in Skip Schumaker. Now it appears that the team is interested in bringing in former World Series champion Justin Turner. As the Marlins look to bolster their team at the Winter Meetings, reports have stated that Miami is eyeing the 38-year-old third baseman. His […]

The New York Yankees won 99 games last season, more than enough to claim the AL East crown. However, it was Aaron Judge, as much as someone can carry a team given the nature of baseball as a sport, who put the Yankees on his back all season long. Judge put up 11.4 WAR (per […]

The MLB Winter Meetings are in full gear now, with teams attempting to shake up their rosters for next year. The Chicago Cubs, in particular, have a truly insane scenario in mind for 2023. Their interest in the top shortstops on the market is well known. However, MLB.com reporter Mark Feinsand added a new layer […]

It wasn’t long ago that Bobby Dalbec was considered the future first baseman of the Boston Red Sox. Now, it looks like the 27-year-old could be on the move and potentially even dealt to an AL East rival. At this year’s Winter Meetings, the Red Sox have reportedly been telling teams that Dalbec is available […]

The Houston Astros were so close to acquiring catcher Willson Contreras from the Chicago Cubs at the trade deadline last season, but the transaction ultimately did not push through, in part because of Astros manager Dusty Baker’s contrarian stance. But Baker is singing a different tune now, it seems. Fresh off his successful steering of […]

The Hot Stove season is finally heating up. Major League Baseball is holding its first in-person Winter Meetings since 2019, and moves are being made. And Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy may be the next domino to fall. Murphy has seen his name in a ton of trade rumors this offseason. MLB.com reporter Mark Feinsand […]

The New York Yankees gave general manager Brian Cashman a new contract as their first order of business during the MLB Winter Meetings. However, his comments after signing the extension didn’t exactly inspire confidence. Cashman spoke to the media in San Diego on Monday. One of the topics brought up was current free agent superstar […]

Liam Hendriks has been an All-Star in three of the last four seasons, his last two nominations coming with the Chicago White Sox. However, the South Siders appear to have made the star closer available for trade at this year’s Winter Meetings. Hendriks’ name has reportedly come up in trade talks as teams look to […]

The MLB Winter Meetings are underway, and we have already seen huge moves. However, if recent comments from the Chicago White Sox organization are any indication, things are only getting started. White Sox general manager Rick Hahn spoke with the media on location at the Winter Meetings in San Diego. And he had a rather […]

The Minnesota Twins are hoping that Carlos Correa will ultimately choose to return to the team despite the high interest in him from other clubs during the free agency period. While there’s no assurance about what exactly Correa thinks about continuing his career with the Twins, it is perhaps a good sign for Minnesota fans […]

The Los Angeles Angels continue to bolster their bullpen after a rough season that saw them miss out on playoff contention for the eighth straight year. After signing Tyler Anderson to a three-year, $39 million deal, the Angels are now bringing in free agent reliever Carlos Estevez as well. According to reports, the former Colorado […]

Joe Musgrove pitches for the Padres in beautiful San Diego. However, he’s currently in Antarctica with a pair of goals in mind. For starters, he’s increasing awareness for the Challenged Athletes Foundation. Additionally, the Padres’ All-Star is looking to set the world record for fastest pitch ever thrown on the continent. MLB posted a video […]

The New York Mets and Justin Verlander agreed to a deal on Monday. However, the Mets are not done looking into the starting pitching market. New York is reportedly continuing to display interest in star pitcher Kodai Senga, per Jon Morosi. Adding a pitcher such as Senga would provide the Mets with a big 3 […]

The New York Mets and Justin Verlander agreed to a massive two-year contract in MLB free agency on Monday. The 39-year-old is set to make the move out to Queens after having won the World Series in a career year with the Houston Astros in 2022. Astros manager Dusty Baker got brutally honest on the […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks reportedly have a legitimate chance of landing Xander Bogaerts in free agency, per Jon Morosi. “#DBacks among the most serious Xander Bogaerts suitors, as I mentioned today on @MLBNetwork. Bogaerts made his @MLB debut with the #RedSox while Mike Hazen was a top executive in Boston,” Morosi wrote on Twitter.  Mike Hazen could […]

The Toronto Blue Jays reportedly offered former Los Angeles Dodgers SP Andrew Heaney a contract, per Ben Nicholson-Smith. The left-hander revitalized his career in LA with the Dodgers despite enduring an injury-plagued 2022 campaign. Heaney is a pitcher who’s always had potential and featured plus-strikeout ability. As a result, teams such as the Blue Jays […]

Aaron Judge and the Boston Red Sox have been in contact during MLB free agency, per Chris Cotillo. However, Cotillo adds that the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants remain the favorites with the Los Angeles Dodgers still in the mix as well. The Red Sox are not considered to be one of Judge’s […]

Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers 1-year contract for 2023 became official on Monday. It was announced that he will make $20 million dollars this year. Many people around the MLB world felt that Kershaw had 3 primary options this offseason. People expected Kershaw to either re-sign in LA, retire, or join his hometown […]

While the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies announced blockbuster free-agency signings of Justin Verlander and Trea Turner, the New York Yankees dropped some contract news of their own. Amid the free-agency flurry of big-money deals, the Yankees felt it was the opportune moment to announce they had extended the contract of Brian Cashman, keeping […]

Trea Turner signed an 11-year, $300 million dollar deal with the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday. Turner’s contract with the Phillies also reunites him with former Washington Nationals teammate Bryce Harper. MLB Twitter had no shortage of reactions to Turner’s contract and reunion with Harper. Jayson Stark explained Philadelphia’s Trea Turner free agency approach on Twitter. […]

The New York Yankees have a lot of work to do this offseason, and while they continue to work diligently to re-sign Aaron Judge, they are focused on rebuilding their outfield, regardless of what decision Judge ultimately makes. One name the Yankees have quickly become linked to recently is Bryan Reynolds, and it looks like […]

The Houston Astros know exactly what type of player they are looking for in MLB free agency. According to Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic, Houston is interested in left-handed hitting outfielders Michael Brantley, Michael Conforto, and Andrew Benintendi. All 3 players feature impressive hitting ability and can play in the corner outfield spots. However, they […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are signing superstar shortstop Trea Turner to a massive deal in MLB free agency. According to ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel, Turner and the Phillies are in agreement on an 11-year, $300 million deal which includes a full no-trade clause. Source: Turner is getting 11 years, $300 million with a full no trade clause […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are expected to be aggressive players in free agency this offseason, and that has led them to quickly emerge as one of the top suitors for star shortstop Trea Turner. But as the market for Turner begins to heat up, the Phillies could end up pivoting their attention to another one of […]

The New York Mets have plugged one of their big holes in free agency by signing Justin Verlander after the departure of Jacob deGrom. Now, they need some help in the outfield. Aaron Judge is on the market, but the Mets are taking a different direction and looking at his fellow New York Yankees outfielder, […]

The Minnesota Twins are reportedly open to trading 2022 AL batting champion Luis Arraez, per The Athletic. However, Minnesota would only pull the tigger on an Arraez deal if it led to a return of “top-tier starting pitching.” The Twins have a capable offense. If Byron Buxton manages to stay healthy in 2023, the entire […]

Clayton Kershaw’s 1-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers is finally official, per the Dodgers Twitter account. Mark Feinsand reports that LA will pay Kershaw a salary of $15M dollars to go along with a $5M dollar signing bonus. Kershaw shared a message for Dodgers fans following the announcement. A special message from Clayton. pic.twitter.com/CrIZTmATko […]

The New York Mets have officially found their Jacob deGrom replacement. Jon Heyman reports that Justin Verlander has agreed to a 2-year, $86M dollar contract with the Mets. Heyman adds that a vesting option for a 3rd year is included in the deal. The reigning AL Cy Young award winner is set to join Max […]

MLB free agency lacks no amount of various factors. Money, location, competitiveness of a team, and more all weigh into a free agent’s decision. But for Justin Verlander, his LA-based home with wife Kate Upton could benefit the Los Angeles Dodgers in a pivotal manner. “Some still see the Dodgers as an even likelier destination, […]