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At 41 years of age, Nelson Cruz has still proven that he could be lethal threat the middle of the batting order. Over the past seasons, Cruz has been utilized at the DH position for the Minnesota Twins and Tampa Bay Rays, thus the new rule of having a universal DH in the MLB enhances […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are adding an intriguing arm to their bullpen, as it’s been reported by Robert Murray of FanSided that the team has landed reliever Jeurys Familia. The deal is still not official at the moment, but it should be once the veteran pitcher passes his physical. Free-agent reliever Jeurys Familia in agreement with […]

The New York Yankees are known for their spending prowess on the free agent market. However, they also might be looking to upgrade via trade. According to MLB Nerds on Twitter, New York has emerged as the favorite to land star first baseman Matt Olson from Oakland. Any questions about the future of the A’s […]

When Albert Pujols was released by the Los Angeles Angels last season, speculation ramped up on the odds of the three-time National League MVP Award winner rejoining the St. Louis Cardinals. In the end, Pujols wound up signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers instead. Now with the implementation of the universal designated hitter, there is […]

The defending American League Central champion Chicago White Sox made a move to bolster their bullpen on Saturday by inking veteran relief pitcher Joe Kelly to a two-year, per Bob Nightengale on Twitter. The move came in the midst of a flurry of signings on Saturday. Kelly spent the past three seasons in Los Angeles with […]

Free agent Trevor Story is one of the most talented shortstops in all of baseball. He has a lethal combination of power and speed while playing a premium position. According to MLB Marathon on Twitter, the Yankees, Cardinals, and Red Sox have all displayed interest in the all-star shortstop. It should be noted that he […]

Months after the New York Mets hauled in three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer on a blockbuster multiyear deal, the front office has now once again bolstered the starting rotation with a key move. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Mets have traded for Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt. The New York Mets […]

With the floodgates now once again open in free agency, all eyes are currently on free agents such as longtime Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman. As it stands, Freeman has two notable suitors that have an interest in coming to terms with him on a deal. For one, as noted by MLB Network’s Jon […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were as close to securing a playoff spot last season that an eliminated team could get. They had the best teamwide OPS+ in Major League Baseball and won 91 games but came up just short in the standings. The Jays know they have a very good team that just needs a […]

The New York Mets may soon end up facing a notable dilemma over the future of outfielder Brandon Nimmo, who is currently set to enter his final year of arbitration in the upcoming 2022 season. For the versatile Mets outfielder, he would like to stay on with the team. On Saturday, Nimmo noted that he […]

The Toronto Blue Jays will be looking to take full advantage of the new playoff format and be a contender in 2022 after a very promising campaign last season. And on Saturday, they strengthened their already talented rotation even more. Per Jon Heyman, the Blue Jays have signed Japanese lefty Yusei Kikuchi to a three-year, […]

The New York Yankees are in need of more firepower to get back into championship contention. Falling flat in the Wild Card Game should serve as a wake-up call to them. Among other stars, Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa is both the perfect and imperfect player for New York to chase. On one hand, Correa has […]

After weeks of reading of nothing but lockout news on the baseball front, some real transaction updates in the MLB are starting to trickle down. For this one, it involves the Minnesota Twins and the Texas Rangers, with both teams making a weekend swap. Via Jeff Passan of ESPN: The Minnesota Twins and Texas Rangers are […]

2021 World Series MVP Jorge Soler, who came over to the Atlanta Braves at the trade deadline, is one of the more intriguing bats left on the free-agent market. After his impressive postseason, the slugger is garnering a ton of interest, with the Los Angeles Dodgers considered one of his potential suitors. Via Fox Sports […]

Nick Castellanos is one of many free agents left on the market now that the MLB lockout has officially ended. The slugger is also coming off a tremendous campaign with the Cincinnati Reds, hitting .309 with 34 homers and 100 RBI’s. That being said, Castellanos will certainly be looking for a hefty payday in free […]

As the Chicago Cubs decided to head toward the seller direction before the 2021 trade deadline, their roster has a ton of gaping holes on their squad. They decided not to seriously compete anymore for the wild card berth at the very least as they finished their campaign with a 71-91 record. Kris Bryant was […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were primed for a fantastic run entering the 2021 MLB postseason after acquiring Max Scherzer and Trea Turner before the trade deadline. Despite missing Max Muncy and Trevor Bauer, they were victorious over the 107-win San Francisco Giants squad, but succumbed to the World Series Champions Atlanta Braves in six games. […]

The Red Sox and Yankees rivalry never gets old. Ever since Boston traded Babe Ruth to the Yankees 100 years ago and the Curse of the Bambino was born there is always something stoking the fire between these two. This time it was Boston’s Christian Vasquez talking trash on Instagram Live. His message was directed […]

When Dansby Swanson took the microphone at the Atlanta Braves World Series parade and shouted, “re-sign Freddie,” it seemed all but certain that Freddie Freeman and the Braves would workout a deal. But it now appears that Freeman could be in line to leave Atlanta in the near future. But the Braves might have a more […]

Superstar shortstop Carlos Correa is one of the best free agents left on the market and it’s already believed he will likely leave the Houston Astros and sign with another team. Well, the Puerto Rico native all but confirmed that belief, selling his $1.6 million mansion in the city ahead of his departure, per TMZ […]

From the outside looking in, having a two-headed monster at the forefront of a starting rotation may seem to be a dream come true. But sometimes pride gets in the way and leads to bad chemistry and falling-outs between teammates. However, Mets new star Max Scherzer has no problem deferring to Jacob DeGrom for the […]

The Giants and Dodgers really did not need anything else to get mixed into their historic rivalry. But it appears as if they may be competing for the services of Japanese outfielder Seiya Suzuki. The Dodgers have already been linked to players such as first baseman Freddie Freeman, while the Giants signed LHP Carlos Rodon on […]

Now that Major League Baseball is back in business following the end of the lockout, free agency is in full swing. One of the hottest names on the market is 2021 World Series champion Freddie Freeman, who is likely to leave the Atlanta Braves after an illustrious career with the organization. While many teams have […]

The Seattle Mariners are prepared to do whatever it takes to sign a free agent slugger. Kris Bryant might just be the answer in Seattle. The Bryant-Mariners rumors have been swirling ever since KB hit the open market following the conclusion of the 2021 season. However, a return to Chicago has also not been ruled […]

Baseball is finally back after a lockout that spanned the course of 99 days.  The 2022 MLB season projects to be one full of drama, storylines, star-power, upsets and so much more. So without further ado, we present to you seven bold predictions for the 2022 MLB season.  7. Cody Bellinger returns to All-Star form […]

The MLB is back! The lockout ended after a long and arduous 99 days, but it’s time to play ball. However, the offseason still has some finishing up to do before teams can take the diamond, as the MLB free agency frenzy that whipped up before the lockout still has some marquee names left to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been one of the best teams in all of baseball in each of the last five to seven years. But in 2021, they were shocked by the Atlanta Braves in the NLCS, who then went on to win their first World Series since 1995. The loss certainly left a bad […]

The MLB lockout mercifully came to an end after 99 long days- and the league didn’t hesitate to jump into action, with the free agency period beginning the day of the agreement. With Spring Training set to officially start on March 17, there’s an excitement in the air again. However, not every player has that […]

Amid the Chicago Cubs’ pursuit of free-agent shortstop Carlos Correa, they’ve actually made another move to give them a top-notch defender. Per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Cubs have signed four-time Gold Glover Andrelton Simmons to a one-year, $4 million deal. However, the franchise still plans to try and bring in Correa: A one-year […]

Despite an injury-riddled 2021 campaign, the Los Angeles Dodgers are bringing back left-hander Clayton Kershaw on a one-year deal for the 2022 season. Via Ken Rosenthal: Kershaw missed the postseason in 2021 with an elbow issue. He told @ByMcCullough today that he is healthy, but slightly behind where he normally is at this time of […]

The implementation of the universal designated hitter could end up prolonging the careers of a multitude of veteran sluggers in MLB today, including Albert Pujols. According to Univision’s Mike Rodriguez, Pujols is garnering free agency interest from the Seattle Mariners and a pair of National League teams in the St. Louis Cardinals and the Colorado […]

The San Francisco Giants enjoyed a stunning 2021 season by winning 107 games. They lost to the archrival Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS and then lost All-Star pitcher Kevin Gausman to the Toronto Blue Jays in free agency. Now, the Giants have replaced Gausman and made the first big splash of the post-lockout offseason. According […]

Miguel Andújar of the New York Yankees was one of the multiple victims involved in an assault on Wednesday. According to CBS Sports, the left fielder was at his farm in San Cristóbal when trespassers opened fire. Three shots were fired and one of Andújar’s relatives was struck in the finger. The family member is […]

As MLB starts its spring training, the Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to make it back to the World Series and load up firepower amid several free agents departing. There are rumors floating around that LA is looking to sign star first baseman Freddie Freeman. Freeman Max Muncy, the Dodgers’ star first baseman, could either […]

With the MLB lockout over and the free agency period now once again underway, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has one dream signing in mind for his already high-octane lineup. On Friday, Roberts was asked about longtime Atlanta Braves first baseman and current free agent Freddie Freeman. Instead of shying away from fueling speculation […]

Baseball is finally back in business after the lockout was finally ended. Now that spring training is underway, the Chicago Cubs are looking to usher in a new era on a high note. The Cubs are leaning on their current manager and former player to lead the squad. They announced that they have extended David […]

Former New York Yankees shortstop and MLB Hall of Famer Derek Jeter shockingly decided to depart the Miami Marlins and his role as CEO. The move seemingly came out of nowhere, with little indication as to what caused the ex-Yankees star to make such a decision. Former New York teammate and ace starting pitcher CC […]

The end of the MLB lockout has officially signaled the return of offseason buzz, with rumors abound regarding trades and free agency. The New York Yankees were one of the quieter teams when it came to pre-lockout transactions, as fans were clamoring for the team to sign one of the marquee free agents available. Anything […]

Now that baseball is officially back, player movement will be in full swing. One of the biggest prizes on the free agent market is that of former Chicago Cubs slugger, Kris Bryant. Well, Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Bryce Harper is reportedly doing some campaigning to bring Bryant to Philly, according to MLB Network’s Jon Heyman. NL […]