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The San Francisco Giants added an upgrade to their starting rotation on Wednesday by agreeing to a one-year contract with Tyler Mahle. Shayna Rubin of The San Francisco Chronicle reported the deal was close and Mark Feinsand of MLB.com later confirmed the agreement. Mahle is set to join a Logan Webb-led starting rotation in San […]

The New York Yankees faced numerous questions entering the 2025 season. While the team’s missions to replace Juan Soto’s production or become a more defensively sound unit were certainly important issues, they were dealt with an even more pressing ordeal in spring training when starter Gerrit Cole was forced to undergo Tommy John surgery due […]

The Los Angeles Angels have certainly had a busy offseason. Between signing a number of veterans — such as Kirby Yates — and working out a contract restructure agreement with Anthony Rendon, LA has been making moves throughout the winter. Still, this Angels squad doesn’t feel like a true contender yet. The Halos feature an […]

The “Las Vegas” Athletics recently extended outfielder Tyler Soderstrom to a deal worth up to $86 million on Christmas Day. There aren’t many better Christmas presents than that. The Athletics decided to make the signing official at their new home in Las Vegas. The reason for extending Soderstrom now, as mentioned in the article, is […]

The Chicago White Sox are trying to flip the script. The ballclub is tired of losing, and the front office is trying to reshape the roster to start competing once again in the American League. The White Sox are now bringing in former top prospect Jarred Kelenic. The young outfielder last played for the Atlanta […]

The Anthony Rendon era in Anaheim is officially over, and for the Los Angeles Angels, that means one thing — it’s time to fix third base once and for all. After years of frustration, injuries, and disappointment, the team finally bought out the last year of Rendon’s deal, spreading the $38 million remaining over several […]

The Athletics and Tyler Soderstrom recently agreed to a seven-year, $86 million contract — the largest guarantee in franchise history. On Tuesday, Soderstrom sat down with Chris Townsend of A’s Cast for an interview. A number of topics were discussed, including Soderstrom’s visit to Las Vegas to see the new ball park that is currently […]

The 2025 season for the Cleveland Guardians will be remembered as one of the most improbable and paradoxical campaigns in Major League Baseball history — a season that encapsulated both the sport’s greatest capacity for redemption and its darkest vulnerabilities. But if you’re asking what the biggest surprise was, the answer is clear: the Guardians’ […]

The Boston Red Sox officially signaled a new era at Fenway Park on Tuesday, confirming a series of roster updates that serve as a symbolic changing of the guard. In the most significant development, 23-year-old shortstop Marcelo Mayer has officially transitioned from jersey No. 39 to No. 11. The change assigns Mayer the digits most […]

With a collection of young talent ready to make their mark on MLB, the Athletics seem to be a team on the rise. They ensured a key part of their future was locked up by signing left fielder Tyler Soderstrom to an $86 million contract. He joins a core that features fellow burgeoning stars such […]

The 2025 season will be remembered as one of profound disappointment for the Atlanta Braves, a franchise accustomed to postseason baseball. What was supposed to be a competitive year transformed into a collapse of historic proportions — a team that held a 97 percent playoff probability at one point finished 76-86, missing the postseason entirely. […]

As the Arizona Diamondbacks try to plot out their offseason, figuring out what to do with Ketel Marte has been towards the top of priority list. Soon, general manager Mike Hazen hopes to have a resolution in place. Marte has been one of the biggest names on the trade market all offseason. Whether or not […]

The Milwaukee Brewers were not expected to be the top seed in the National League in 2025. They surprised the league, especially after a brutal 0-4 start, by putting up 97 wins and running away with the NL Central. But outside of the team, the biggest surprise in Milwaukee came from the pitching staff. Quinn […]

The Philadelphia Phillies won 98 games and won their third straight NL East title in 2025, but the team’s biggest surprise wasn’t the team’s third postseason loss in as many years. Instead, Kyle Schwarber’s career-defining season, which stands as one of the most dominant individual performances in recent franchise history, will be remembered as a […]

Entering the 2025 offseason, Kyle Tucker is one of baseball’s most intriguing free agents — a player with All-Star pedigree, elite consistency, and a balanced skill set that makes him an instant upgrade for nearly any team. Yet somehow, his market has been quieter than expected. Once projected to land an 11-year, $400 million megadeal, […]

The Chicago White Sox made one of the biggest surprises of the offseason when they signed slugger Munetaka Murakami to a two-year contract. Now, the White Sox are trying to make another free agency splash. Chicago has emerged as a contender for right-hander Tatsuya Imai, according to Yahoo Japan. While the White Sox will have […]

In the fall of 2019, the Washington Nationals accomplished the unimaginable and stunned the Houston Astros in the World Series. The ’19 Fall Classic required seven games to decide a winner, but third baseman Anthony Rendon and his teammates found a way to take care of business. Rendon was fresh off a regular season that […]

The Los Angeles Angels and two-time All-Star relief pitcher Kirby Yates are reportedly in agreement on a one-year contract, per Ari Alexander of 7News Boston WHDH. The move comes after the Angels’ reported contract restructure with 3B Anthony Rendon — whose tenure with the team is now over. Yates, 38, has plenty of experience pitching […]

Pete Alonso, the Polar Bear, reached into baseball history and claimed a record that had stood for nearly forty years on August 12, in front of the home crowd at Citi Field, breaking Darryl Strawberry’s all-time Mets home run record with his 253rd career home run in orange and blue—a moment of pure authenticity in […]

The stalemate between the Los Angeles Angels and Anthony Rendon is finally over. When Los Angeles signed Rendon to a 7-year $245 million deal, the thought they would be getting a star third baseman capable of leading the Angels to a postseason win. That has not happened, as many obstacles got in the way. It […]

It was previously reported that the New York Yankees and infielder/outfielder Amed Rosario were in agreement on a $2.5 million contract. On Tuesday, the Yankees made the signing official. The Yankees officially announced their signing of Amed Rosario to a 1-year MLB contract for 2026. — Joey Mistretta (@JoeyMistretta_) December 30, 2025 So, what will […]

The San Diego Padres were a good enough team to make the postseason in 2025; however, it never felt that they were good enough to win the World Series. The lineup lacked power, and the starting pitching had a poor season compared to 2024 and years past under pitching coach Ruben Niebla. Ruben Niebla will […]

While the 2025 MLB offseason has had moments of intrigue thus far, one of the sport’s most coveted free agent outfielders has yet to sign. While plenty of suitors have been interested in former MVP Cody Bellinger, his 2025 campaign and specific skillset make him a perfect fit to re-sign with the New York Yankees. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers flexed their financial muscle when they signed All-Star closer Edwin Diaz to a three-year, $69 million deal earlier this offseason. The righty will surely make an already dangerous bullpen even more deadly with his signature flare, but his presence may also help reliever Tanner Scott experience a resurgence in 2026. Scott […]

The Boston Red Sox made progress during the 2025 season, but losing a best-of-3 Wild Card series to the New York Yankees is no way for their year to conclude. The Red Sox had become als0-rans in the American League East for three years, so returning to the playoffs and developing a core of solid […]

One of the busier teams of the offseason in the MLB landscape has been the Baltimore Orioles, who are looking to get back on track after missing the playoffs in what was a disappointing 2025 campaign for the organization. The Orioles made one of the biggest splashes of this free agency period by poaching star […]

There are several Major League Baseball teams interested this offseason in signing Japanese player Kazuma Okamoto. Okamoto is meeting with teams in the coming days, per MLB.com, ahead of potentially signing with a club. The clock is ticking for the talented Japanese slugger to make a deal with a MLB team. “Okamoto has until (January) […]

The Chicago Cubs came into 2025 with high expectations after a bold offseason that featured the blockbuster acquisition of Kyle Tucker and a front office commitment to breaking through in the National League Central. However, as the season went on, the team’s performance in one area became the most surprising and decisive factor in their […]

The 2025 San Francisco Giants season was anything but predictable. What began as another year of tempered expectations turned into one of the most eventful and dramatic campaigns in franchise history. Projected to finish fourth in the National League West, the Giants instead became one of the league’s most unpredictable and entertaining teams. From midseason […]

The 2025 offseason has already delivered its fair share of surprises, but one of the biggest storylines still unresolved is where Bo Bichette will land. After seven standout seasons in Toronto, the two-time All-Star is testing the market for the first time, and the buzz is beginning to build around one destination in particular: the […]

It has been a difficult offseason for the New York Mets to say the least. They have lost a number of fan-favorite players in free agency and trades. Pete Alonso signed with the Baltimore Orioles, while both Jeff McNeil and Brandon Nimmo have been traded away. Baseball analyst Chris Rose recently suggested a trade idea […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Miami Marlins agreed to a trade on Monday. Miami acquired outfielder Esteury Ruiz for right-handed pitcher Adriano Marrero. Miami designated infielder Eric Wagaman for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster, while LA cleared a spot on its 40-man roster as a result of the trade. The deal won’t […]

The Miami Marlins continue reshaping their roster this offseason, and the latest Marlins trade news signals a clear emphasis on speed and athleticism. Miami added another dynamic element to its outfield mix by acquiring Esteury Ruiz, a move that fits the organization’s evolving identity. The trade for Ruiz also reflects a calculated Los Angeles Dodgers […]

The Atlanta Braves should make a bold move to acquire St. Louis Cardinals utility infielder Brendon Donovan before the 2026 season. After years of constructing competitive rosters without addressing middle-infield depth comprehensively, the Braves have an opportunity to add a perennial All-Star who fits their contention window perfectly. Donovan’s combination of consistency, defensive versatility, and […]

Cody Bellinger remains one of the most prominent names of the MLB offseason, as free agency negotiations continue to stall amid a familiar standoff. Talks surrounding Bellinger’s contract now revolve around agent Scott Boras and how far teams are willing to go—speculation that could reshape the New York Yankees’ offseason plans. Bellinger, who finished the […]

The Baltimore Orioles recently re-signed starting pitcher Zach Eflin. Eflin, however, underwent a lumbar microdiscectomy in August. After re-signing with the ball club, Eflin provided an update on his injury timeline. “As of now, I think about four and a half months post surgery, I feel fantastic,” Eflin told reporters, via masn Orioles. “I’ve been […]

The Chicago Cubs exited the MLB Winter Meetings with clear intentions but unfinished business. If they want to legitimately contend in 2025, there is one blockbuster move that stands above the rest: swing a deal with the Boston Red Sox for outfielder Jarren Duran. This is the type of aggressive, upside-heavy move that transforms a […]

The Cincinnati Reds have had a busy offseason. However, they still have uncertainty on the roster, and bringing in an offensive star to help Elly De La Cruz would give the team a crucial boost. The Reds have been linked to a possible Luis Robert Jr. trade with the Chicago White Sox, and baseball analyst […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a historic opportunity to acquire Milwaukee Brewers ace Freddy Peralta this offseason, and the timing couldn’t be more advantageous. With the Brewers facing the reality that Peralta will hit free agency following the 2026 season, Milwaukee must decide whether to extend their ace or capitalize on his substantial trade value […]