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Andrew McCutchen may not have been physically present at PiratesFest on Saturday, but his voice was impossible to ignore. As questions swirled about his future with the Pittsburgh Pirates, the longtime franchise cornerstone took to social media to push back against growing sentiment that the organization and its fans should move on. Over the past […]

Athletes are notoriously superstitious people, and baseball players might be the best example of this. There are a lot of stories about baseball players having unique routines before and during the game. For Detroit Tigers star Tarik Skubal, he has a little superstition that he hopes will net him more awards. Skubal accepted his 2026 […]

Paul Skenes burst onto the MLB scene and immediately made a name for himself. Even back in his rookie season, the Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher’s talent was undeniable. Many knew that it was only a matter of time before Skenes would start racking up his individual awards.  In just his second year in the league, Skenes […]

The New York Mets have made a number of high-profile moves in a busy offseason. After falling just short of a Wild Card berth in 2025, New York swung for the fences this winter. But before the team’s flurry of acquisitions in late January, the Mets addressed the bullpen in the lead up to Edwin […]

Yu Darvish is one of the best pitchers of his generation. A constant contender for the Cy Young in his prime, the Japanese-born pitcher has been a consistent force on the mound for the teams he’s played for. That being said, the San Diego Padres pitcher is getting up there in age. It’s no surprise, […]

As there was a report from Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune that San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish would retire from the game of baseball,  it would quickly be disputed by his agent, Joel Wolf, that a “final decision” hasn’t been made. While the Padres star in Darvish underwent UCL surgery after the […]

With February rapidly approaching, the Los Angeles Angels are no longer in a state of uncertainty. With the calendar nearing its final week of the month, the organization has shifted from evaluating options to actively exploring moves that can alter its short-term outlook without compromising long-term flexibility. That posture places the Angels in direct alignment […]

As San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish underwent UCL surgery, knocking him out for the rest of the 2026 season, the star has made a huge decision regarding his career. While there was a question whether the Padres star Darvish would pitch again, it has been answered as he’ll retire from the game of baseball, […]

The Colorado Rockies will commemorate two of the most influential players in franchise history during the 2026 season with permanent statues outside Coors Field. The organization announced plans to honor Hall of Famers Todd Helton and Larry Walker, recognizing their lasting impact on the club and their roles in shaping the identity of Rockies baseball. […]

With the San Diego Padres surrounded by rumors this offseason as the team looks to bolster itself for a successful 2026 season, the franchise is no doubt led by star Manny Machado. As the Padres gear up for Spring Training, a group of analysts predict the type of season Machado will have compared to new […]

The Milwaukee Brewers traded starting pitcher Freddy Peralta to the New York Mets in exchange for prospects Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat. Days after the deal was finalized, Peralta shared a farewell message to Milwaukee fans that might just leave them in tears. Peralta, who is 29 years old, posted a touching video on Instagram showcasing […]

As they prepare to defend back-to-back World Series titles, the Los Angeles Dodgers may need to think about their lineup Following the offseason acquisition of Kyle Tucker, one of baseball’s most reliable run producers, lineup balance has shifted from concern to opportunity. Since joining the organization in 2022, the three-time World Series champion has typically […]

As Cleveland Guardians star Jose Ramirez gets a $175 million contract extension, there’s no doubt some sigh of relief from fans who want the versatile player to stay with the franchise forever. With the Guardians’ star Ramirez ranked as a top-five player in MLB.com’s list, he has been producing at an elite level, garnering the […]

With rumors surrounding the Houston Astros and the possible moves the team will make this offseason, the baseball world has been sepculating the area the franchise is looking into. While the Astros will continue to be engulfed in rumors around certain trades, general manager Dana Brown gave insight into what the team is looking into. […]

The Houston Astros are still determining whether shortstop Carlos Correa will receive approval to participate in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, as final organizational clearances remain unresolved. With the tournament scheduled to begin March 5, the timeline has tightened as the Astros continue internal evaluations. Correa, entering his 12th Major League season, has expressed strong […]

The Atlanta Braves enter the 2026 season at a familiar crossroads, searching for rotation upside without sacrificing long-term flexibility. That pursuit places the Braves at the center of a unique market inefficiency created by a Los Angeles Dodgers rotation logjam and an increasingly complex roster math problem. A trade for Bobby Miller presents Atlanta with […]

Houston Astros star Jose Altuve — who made his MLB debut in 2011 — primarily played second base through most of his career up until 2025. The ’25 campaign saw Altuve split his time between second base, left field and designated hitter. According to manager Joe Espada, Altuve is expected to shift back to primarily […]

St. Louis Cardinals All-Star Brendan Donovan has been mentioned as a trade candidate throughout the offseason. According to Katie Woo of The Athletic, the Cardinals will only trade Donovan “if they are blown away” by a trade proposal, however. “You look at where the St. Louis Cardinals are, kicking off their first true real rebuild […]

As Major League Baseball shifts toward preseason evaluations, the New York Mets’ long-term outlook is increasingly centered on one name, Nolan McLean. The Mets’ right-hander continued his rapid ascent after ranking sixth overall on MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 Prospects list entering the 2026 season. Released on just Friday, the list places McLean as the highest-ranked […]

With the San Francisco Giants in the midst of the first offseason under new president of baseball operations Buster Posey, there could be speculation on the type of job security he has. As the Giants prepare for spring training, an MLB insider gives their opinion on the situation with the franchise’s former catcher in Posey. […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are hoping for great success in 2026. St. Louis had a frustrating 2025 season, finishing the campaign with a 78-84 record. The Cardinals also dealt some of their most experienced players this offseason, including starting pitcher Sonny Gray. There’s help on the way, though. St. Louis has one of the top […]

The Cleveland Guardians are close to agreeing to a new contract with one of their top players. Jose Ramirez is closing in on signing a $175 million extension with the team, per USA Today. It is a massive new deal for the infielder. “The deal adds four years and $106 million to his existing deal, […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are hoping to build themselves back into a winning team. Pittsburgh has one of the best young prospects in Major League Baseball, according to new rankings. Pirates farm prospect Konnor Griffin is MLB’s top prospect, according to The Score. Griffin was honored by MLB Pipeline with that ranking. He has yet to […]

As new details emerge from Kyle Tucker’s free-agency saga, it’s now clear the Toronto Blue Jays came within striking distance of signing the star outfielder before he signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Appearing on the 6ix Inning Stretch Podcast, former MLB player and team insider Whit Merrifield revealed that Tucker had genuine interest in […]

The San Francisco Giants entered the final stretch of the offseason with a sense of urgency, and that mindset was reflected in their aggressive pursuit of the Washington Nationals infielder CJ Abrams. According to a recent report by The Athletic’s Andrew Baggarly, San Francisco explored remarkable trade scenarios but ultimately failed to bridge the gap […]

Detroit Tigers fans are understandably frustrated about potentially parting ways with two-time reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal, for it seems impossible to replace his production in the starting pitching rotation. But at least the long-term future of the lineup is in a promising spot. The Tigers currently have two players in […]

In the fall, Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes won the NL Cy Young Award. Meanwhile, his teammate and fellow right-hander Jared Jones endured elbow injuries. In May 2025, he underwent surgery. As he embarks on his recovery, Jones is very optimistic and has some choice words to make his point about pitching on the first […]

The first name that pops into the minds of most baseball fans when the subject is the Cleveland Guardians is Jose Ramirez. The dynamic 3rd baseman has been the team’s best player for years, and despite excellent production at the plate, wonderful base running and solid fielding, he has not always gotten the recognition he […]

The New York Mets recently made a big trade with the Milwaukee Brewers for starting pitcher Freddy Peralta. On Friday, the club decided to make another move, this time sending a pitcher to the Seattle Mariners. Reports indicate that the Mets are sending 29-year-old pitcher Cooper Criswell to the Mariners, according to Jorge Castillo of […]

The Baltimore Orioles suffered through a brutal season in 2025, and that did not sit well with the team’s management, the players or Orioles fans. The Orioles had been American League playoff participants in 2023 and ’24, and most observers believed the team was going to be a postseason contender once again. Instead, the season […]

During the offseason, the New York Mets are shaking up the coaching staff by bringing in new faces and making promotions. Manager Carlos Mendoza called the decision-making process the toughest days of his career, according to Foul Territory. “I’m not going to lie, they were probably the toughest days of my professional career,” he said. […]

As the New York Mets signed star Bo Bichette, there was conversation from the baseball world about whether the move was a panic acquisition since there were other big names obtained. With rumors surrounding the Mets this offseason, manager Carlos Mendoza would answer the question if the move to sign Bichette was an act of […]

When the Washington Nationals signed president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez to contract extensions in the summer of 2023, it appeared that the franchise’s rebuild was nearing completion. The Lerner family believed the team was heading in the right direction after jumping up to 71 wins that year. Fast forward to […]

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad received an important update on Friday, via Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun. “Orioles manager Craig Albernaz says outfielder Heston Kjerstad (undisclosed) is expected to be a ‘full participant’ in spring training,” Weyrich wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Kjerstad is set to fully participate in spring training. It is a […]

The New York Yankees claimed outfielder Michael Siani off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, the team announced. In a corresponding move, New York designated right-handed pitcher Kaleb Ort for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster. The move comes just one day after the Yankees claimed outfielder/infielder Marco Luciano off waivers […]

With the Seattle Mariners preparing for Spring Training, the team is looking for another season of greatness from catcher Cal Raleigh, who is coming off a historic season. As the Mariners and Raleigh will be examined next season to hopefully recreate the dominance he had, a certain analyst would question his ranking on the league […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are spending their offseason analyzing any ways they can bolster their playoff push in 2026. For one of their star pitchers, he’ll be spending his time trying to add more hardware to his trophy case. Aaron Nola will pitch for Team Italy in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, the Phillies announced. This […]

The Chicago White Sox had 10 more losses than the second-worst team in the American League and remained wildly irrelevant last season, but a young core began to emerge in The South Side. Diehard fans know this club inspired more optimism than its 60-102 record suggests, for they saw the outline of a hopeful vision. […]

MLB free agency is winding down after Cody Bellinger and Bo Bichette found big-money homes. But there are still valuable assets on the market available for a low price. Luis Arraez is available in free agency, and the three-time batting champ should be courted by the Colorado Rockies, Cincinnati Reds, and more. Any team looking […]