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It’s not only Chicago Cubs fans who are ecstatic to have Cody Bellinger on board. Even All-Star outfielder Ian Happ couldn’t help but get excited about the arrival of the former Los Angeles Dodgers star. On Twitter, Happ shared his high expectations with Bellinger now with the Cubs. He even went as far as to […]

The rumors that Major League Baseball is using juiced balls have been around for several years — if not decades — so nothing you hear about its existence is exactly news. Nevertheless, it still is going to get plenty of attention, especially when science appears to back that claim up. In a study conducted by Insider […]

After landing Cody Bellinger in free agency, the Chicago Cubs continue their busy schedule in the offseason. In a recent report by Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, it appears that one of the next targets for the Cubs is former New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith. In addition to Cody Bellinger, Chicago has emerged as […]

The Los Angeles Angels have the unicorn of baseball in Shohei Ohtani. He once again dominated both on the mound and at the plate. But apparently the Angels feel like they didn’t get enough out of him. The Angels are planning on continuing to utilize their six man rotation. However, they plan on sending Ohtani […]

The entire baseball universe is holding its breath while waiting for the final decision of superstar slugger Aaron Judge. A report earlier by MLB insider Jon Heyman heavily hinted that the Giants have landed the outfielder, but he would later take retract that story, apologizing for “jumping the gun.” Meanwhile, the New York Yankees are […]

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross found out about the team’s signing of Cody Bellinger on live TV, per Intentional Talk. Some 🔥 breaking news to the Cubs skipper himself 😂@KMillar15: "Congratulations on Cody Bellinger…just happened."@D_Ross3: "Did it really? Nice." pic.twitter.com/Hs9SFfKHQV — Intentional Talk (@IntentionalTalk) December 6, 2022 Intentional  Talk’s Kevin Millar congratulated Ross on Cody […]

Whether the New York Yankees would eventually lose or win the Aaron Judge sweepstakes in free agency, it’s clear that they have tried to retain the slugger’s services. As rumors of Judge’s looming arrival in the Bay Area — AKA signing with the San Francisco Giants — the Yankees still are holding onto the hope […]

Cody Bellinger and the Chicago Cubs have agreed to a one-year, $17.5 million deal, per Jeff Passan. Bellinger is hoping he can rebuild his market with a strong performance on a one-year contract. He’s continued to play well on defense, but Bellinger’s offensive struggles have been well-documented with the Los Angeles Dodgers over the past […]

Xander Bogaerts is still on the market, as other free agent starts have already found new homes in the big leagues. The Boston Red Sox would love to have Bogaerts back, given what the shortstop had done for the team, but if they want to bring back Bogaerts, they surely would have to satisfy the […]

New York Yankees fans got quite the scare on Tuesday after Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported that Aaron Judge “appears headed” to the San Francisco Giants. Apparently, though, that is not true. Minutes after dropping what would have been a bombshell news, Heyman admitted his mistake and said that he jumped the […]

The Texas Rangers and Andrew Heaney came to terms on a deal pending a physical, per Ken Rosenthal. The Heaney move comes just days after Texas landed Jacob deGrom. The Rangers’ focus was on adding offense a season ago, but it is clear that they are going all in on pitching this offseason. Heaney’s contract […]

The Cleveland Guardians agreed to a 2-year, $33M dollar deal with 1B Josh Bell on Tuesday. Cleveland is fresh off of a 2022 playoff appearance but had aspirations of improving the lineup during the offseason. The addition of Bell provides the Guardians with a switch-hitting former All-Star who can provide protection for Jose Ramirez in […]

The St. Louis Cardinals remain among the favorites to sign Chicago Cubs All-Star catcher Willson Contreras in free agency, according to a Tuesday tweet from New York Post baseball columnist Jon Heyman. Contreras, who helped lead the Cubs to their first World Series in over 100 years, remained a hopeful holdover on a Chicago Cubs […]

Carlos Correa signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers would have seemed like a bad joke a few years ago. But with MLB free agency heating up and Trea Turner heading to the Philadelphia Phillies, Correa is a legitimate option for the Dodgers despite the previous Houston Astros cheating scandal. Famed agent Scott Boras shared his […]

The Colorado Rockies finished with a brutal 68-94 record in 2022, which landed them at the bottom of the National League West. While  pitching was their biggest issue, Kris Bryant, a huge offseason signing, failed to stay healthy, and that hurt. He was ruled out for the rest of the year in September due to […]

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred provided an updated timeline on the Los Angeles Angels sale, per Sarah Valenzuela. “My understanding is the club would like to have the sale resolved before Opening Day.” New ownership tends to spark new life into professional sports teams. And new life is exactly what the Angels need. They have not […]

Call Aaron Judge a prophet? As Judge’s free agency bid stretches into the MLB Winter Meetings, the same old question remains. What uniform will he be wearing when he takes the field for the 2023 season? The New York Yankees or the San Francisco Giants? Or another team? What if Judge himself answered that question […]

The San Francisco Giants and New York Yankees are preparing to enter a bidding war for the services of reigning AL MVP Aaron Judge in free agency. On Tuesday, Jon Heyman revealed the enormous amount of money the Giants put forth in their negotiations with Judge’s camp, and it’ll create some feelings of unease amongst […]

The Philadelphia Phillies recently agreed to terms with Trea Turner on an 11-year, $300M dollar contract. Turner had been linked to Philadelphia throughout the offseason, so the announcement did not come as a surprise. But it will prove to be pivotal with Bryce Harper set to miss the first half of the 2023 campaign due to […]

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 […]