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The Atlanta Braves are going through plenty of changes as an organization, seeing Walt Weiss replace Brian Snitker as manager. As they prepare to refine their roster for 2026, Atlanta has made a crucial pitching decision. The Braves have declined Pierce Johnson’s $7 million contract option, via Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Johnson […]

The Toronto Blue Jays may not have won the World Series, but they can say that they had a successful season overall, making it all the way to Game 7 with a chance of winning the championship. It took a lot of hard work to get them to that position, and of course, the players […]

Recently, the Toronto Blue Jays suffered one of the more devastating losses in recent sports history with a brutal 5-4 home defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 of the 2025 World Series. The Blue Jays had a number of opportunities to close this game out and secure the World […]

After losing the World Series in heartbreaking fashion, the Toronto Blue Jays will discuss their future with Bo Bichette and possibly keep him for the long term. As MLB free agency approaches, the Jays have extended Bichette a qualifying offer, according to Sportsnet writer Ben Nicholson-Smith. A baseball player is eligible for a qualifying offer […]

The Philadelphia Phillies did not have a good ending to their season after falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS. Now, after Don Mattingly left the Blue Jays, there are rumors abound that he could become the new Phillies bench coach, according to Phillies contributor Jim Salisbury. “Phillies have discussed the possibility of […]

The San Diego Padres sent shockwaves through MLB when they hired Craig Stammen as their next manager. Fans have made mixed reactions to the decision. Some see the obvious Padres connection and are glad San Diego went with a former player. Others are concerned with Stammen’s lack of managerial experience. “We rock with Craig cuz […]

After missing the playoffs for the second straight season, the Tampa Bay Rays are now plotting out their offseason. Those plans started with a pair of crucial contract decisions. The Rays have picked up Brandon Lowe’s $11.5 million option for the 2026 season. Furthermore, they have agreed to a new deal with Taylor Walls where […]

The San Diego Padres have finally made a decision as to who their new manager will be. After Mike Shildt’s retirement, San Diego was left looking for their new skipper. The team decided to go a little unorthodox with their pick, choosing former Padres reliever Craig Stammen to be their new manager. We have agreed […]

The Chicago Cubs notched their most wins in a Regular Season (92) since going 95-68 back in 2018. It was also the Cubs’ first Wild Card berth since then (excluding 2020), so fans in Chicago are certainly feeling hopefully about their future with a young cast of stars. One breakthrough player in outfielder Kyle Tucker, […]

The Toronto Blue Jays making the World Series was a great story for so many, none greater than Don Mattingly. As the bench coach, he reached the World Series for the first time in his 32-year MLB career. But he fell short to the team he once managed, as the Los Angeles Dodgers won the […]

The San Francisco Giants shocked the baseball world last month when the team hired Tony Vitello as its new manager. It marked the first time a college baseball coach with no professional experience landed a job as a Major League manager. While the move is unprecedented, Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey is making […]

For the second year in a row, the Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series Champions, but that doesn’t mean all is right in Chavez Ravine. No, while Roki Sasaki was able to moonlight as a fast-throwing closer for much of October, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto took care of business at the end of Game 7 to […]

As the MLB offseason rolls on following the Los Angeles Dodgers’ second straight championship, a viral podcast moment has reignited the debate over spending and parity in baseball. Retired Philadelphia Eagles icon Jason Kelce, a lifelong Philadelphia Phillies fan, made headlines Wednesday after taking aim at the Dodgers’ World Series win during the latest episode […]

A 92-70 record was good enough for the Chicago Cubs to clinch a spot in the NL playoff bracket. After a three-game Wild Card series win over the San Diego Padres, the Cubs squared off against their division rivals, the Milwaukee Brewers, in an NL Division Series (NLDS) matchup. Chicago lost in five games to […]

The New York Mets have taken another hit this offseason — and now, it comes from their biggest rival. The Atlanta Braves vs. Mets rivalry flared up again Wednesday when the Braves announced the hiring of former Mets pitching coach Jeremy Hefner and first base coach Antoan Richardson, two respected voices from New York’s staff. […]

Fresh off their second consecutive World Series triumph, the Los Angeles Dodgers are already looking forward to a threepeat. As the upcoming MLB free agency period approaches, rumors are swirling on how Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman will look to improve the current roster. One rumored target is the consensus number one free […]

With the upcoming MLB free agency period fast approaching, rumors are swirling around many of the market’s top names. One such name is slugger Kyle Schwarber, who will likely receive the biggest contract of his career in his mid-30s. The inventor of the “Schwarbombs” could very well find himself calling Yankee Stadium home if ESPN’s […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have exercised the $9 million club option on left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado for the 2026 MLB season. The move was made official Wednesday and gives the Phillies bullpen a key piece heading into the upcoming offseason. NBC Sports Philadelphia’s John Clark shared the update on X (formerly known as Twitter), confirming the […]

As the MLB offseason gets underway and teams prepare for the 2026 campaign, New York Mets insiders are stirring speculation about a possible split with franchise slugger Pete Alonso. The conversation has quickly spread across league circles, making the first baseman’s future in Queens one of the most pressing Mets offseason rumors heading into free […]

Still reeling from a heartbreaking World Series loss, the Toronto Blue Jays received some positive news for the team’s future. Shane Bieber exercised his player option for 2026. The former Cy Young winner will return to Toronto for the final year of his contract at $16 million. However, Bieber’s choice to opt in caught MLB […]

After reaching the World Series in 2024, many expected the New York Yankees to do the same thing in 2025. However, a 94-68 record led to the Yankees losing a division tiebreaker to the Toronto Blue Jays, who in turn won the AL East. After surviving a three-game AL Wild Card series versus the Boston […]

After bowing out of the postseason in the AL Division Series for the second straight season, there could be a lot of changes inside the Detroit Tigers organization. One major change could be a trade of ace Tarik Skubal. According to ESPN insider Buster Olney, there will be a number of teams chasing Skubal, including […]

The 2025 World Series reached historic viewership levels as Game 7 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays drew a combined 51.0 million viewers across the United States, Canada, and Japan, the league announced on Wednesday. It was the largest audience for a Major League Baseball game since the 1991 World Series between […]

Despite winning the AL West and taking the Toronto Blue Jays to seven games in the AL Championship Series (ALCS), the Seattle Mariners once again failed to reach the World Series. Since the franchise’s inception in 1977, the Mariners have failed to make it to the Fall Classic every single season. This season’s trip to […]

The Chicago White Sox had another awful season, leaving much of their future in question as they attempt to dig out of this hole. There are also questions about Luis Robert Jr. and his future on the Southside. Robert has indicated he is not concerned about his future in Chicago or the trade rumors surrounding him, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays to win their second straight championship, and the Dodgers did it while rallying from a 3-1 deficit in Game 7 of the World Series. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts pushed all the right buttons in the comeback and explained his old-school approach that worked to perfection during […]

A second place AL East finish and AL Division Series exit, both at the hands of the Toronto Blue Jays, was not what the New York Yankees had in mind for 2025. Yet, that’s precisely what happened. After defeating another division rival, the Boston Red Sox, in the AL Wild Card series, the Yankees fell […]

The MLB offseason is here, and the Philadelphia Phillies look to do better after falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS. Now, there is a chance they might trade for Angels’ outfielders Taylor Ward or Joe Adell, according to MLB insider Jon Morosi. “I would say a better than 50/50 chance they (Angels) move […]

For the past three seasons, the St. Louis Cardinals have failed to reach the postseason. 2025’s 78-84 mark was a disappointing one, as the Cardinals regressed in multiple categories following an above .500 (83-79 record, to be precise) record in 2024. With the new president of baseball operations, Chaim Bloom, now in charge, the focus […]

A 96-66 regular season led to an NL East title and first-round postseason bye for the Philadelphia Phillies. Their reward for their efforts was an NL Division Series tilt against the NL West title-holding Los Angeles Dodgers. Many expected it to be a heavyweight clash. However, the Phillies failed to live up to their side […]

The Atlanta Braves are already making moves to help their team next season, and one of the things they did was exercise their club option on a key player, according to MLB insider Jon Heyman. “Braves are picking up future Hall of Famer Chris Sale’s $18M option. No surprise there,” Heyman wrote on X, formerly […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers added another unforgettable moment to their championship legacy — and this one came off the field. Superstar first baseman Freddie Freeman went viral after showing off some incredible dance moves during a private post-parade celebration Tuesday night. Popular fan account Dodger Blue posted a video on its official X account (formerly […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are entering the offseason with a sudden hole in center field after Harrison Bader officially opted out of his 2026 contract Tuesday afternoon. The 31-year-old outfielder declined his $10 million mutual option, electing to become a free agent following a productive bounce-back campaign that boosted his market value. The club’s front office […]

Though Yoshinobu Yamamoto may have earned World Series MVP for his once-in-a-lifetime three wins in the Fall Classic, Max Muncy may have a bit more claim for that honor than some Los Angeles Dodgers fans initially expect. Why? Because the veteran third baseman saved Justin Wrobleski from being ejected for his bench-clearing interaction with Andrés […]

The Toronto Blue Jays will rue just how fast the night changes. There is no rest for the weary Blue Jays, as a few days after losing Game 7 of the 2025 World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers, they now have to sort out their roster for the 2026 campaign. One of the matters […]

The Kansas City Royals made waves across Major League Baseball on Tuesday afternoon after placing right-hander Kyle Wright on outright waivers. The 30-year-old, a former first-round pick by the Atlanta Braves in the 2017 MLB Draft and the 2022 National League wins leader, never threw a big-league pitch for the Royals after a shoulder capsule […]

Kansas City Royals legend Salvador Perez is not going anywhere. On Tuesday night, the Royals announced that they have come to terms with Perez on a two-year deal, which would take him to his age-37 season. The new contract is worth a guarantee of $25 million for the duration of the contract, as reported by […]

The Houston Astros made headlines across Major League Baseball on Monday after placing World Series champion Chas McCormick on outright waivers. The move, which also included Luis Garcia, Pedro León, Kenedy Corona, and John Rooney, signals a defining shift in Houston’s roster direction as the franchise moves deeper into its post-dynasty era. The Athletic’s Chandler […]

The Detroit Tigers made headlines when pitcher Jack Flaherty officially opted into his $20 million contract for the 2026 season. While his return provides an experienced arm in the Tigers rotation, the move is not entirely great news for the club. It’s a calculated business decision by a pitcher whose uneven 2025 season reduced his […]