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The Detroit Tigers have had a busy offseason, as they ponder their prospects. Meanwhile, Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has also been busy, while being the talk of baseball. After being spotted at numerous Detroit sporting events, Skubal has made his intentions clear, and podcaster Ben Verlander stated the Tigers must act. Tarik Skubal could not […]

The Boston Red Sox have had a solid offseason so far. Recently, the Sox traded for Willson Contreras from the St. Louis Cardinals and hope it can improve the team. But there is an assessment that the Red Sox trade for Contreras has made them better, according to Jared Carrabis from Underdog. The Red Sox […]

The Washington Nationals are looking to make improvements to their team as free agency continues, and they’ve just added someone who could help them next season. After spending some time with the Chicago Cubs and the Miami Marlins throughout his career, Matt Mervis has found a new home, according to MLB insider Jon Heyman. “Matt […]

The New York Mets are one of the most talked-about teams during this MLB offseason for several reasons. Clubhouse issues in New York, star departures, and widespread doubt from the fan base have led to numerous questions surrounding the popular ballclub. The Mets recently traded away second baseman and outfielder Jeff McNeil to the Athletics, […]

The Miami Marlins have done some things in free agency, and they are not done adding talent to the roster. That shows with the latest move they made, signing Pete Fairbanks away from the Tampa Bay Rays, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. “Reliever Pete Fairbanks and the Miami Marlins are in agreement on a one-year, […]

Throughout this offseason, it has been made clear that the Philadelphia Phillies are probably going to trade Nick Castellanos if they can find a suitor for him. The expected Castellanos trade has yet to happen, but it seems to be a foregone conclusion. However, former MLB player Erik Kratz recently explained on Foul Territory why […]

The New York Yankees have been linked to a Cody Bellinger reunion in MLB free agency, but it has yet to come to fruition. A number of teams also have interest in Bellinger, and there is a chance that he ends up signing elsewhere. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Yankees […]

The Padres’ offseason uncertainty puts pressure on the front office to land an impact player before spring training. With the Dodgers still the benchmark in the NL West, staying stagnant isn’t an option. One bold swing could come in the form of Chicago star center fielder Luis Robert Jr. — a controllable power bat who […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers can correct a major infield deficiency while simultaneously providing the Chicago Cubs with a very attractive return in the form of one of their brightest pitching prospects. As the 2026 season is coming and the importance of roster building is growing, the two teams would be a great strategic fit for […]

John Elway had his full NFL experience with the Denver Broncos, which lasted 16 seasons. The retired Broncos quarterback recently revealed that football was not his only option when choosing a sport to go pro. In the NFL Hall of Famer’s documentary, Elway, which is now streaming on Netflix, he shared that he was once […]

This winter’s edition of the MLB hot stove has come in waves. A couple of bigger trades by the Tampa Bay Rays led Friday’s headlines. After a quiet Saturday, the Chicago White Sox kick-started Sunday with the surprise signing of Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami. The Rays and three of their fellow AL East foes have […]

Just a few days after a big multi-team trade, the Pittsburgh Pirates have struck once again. After being linked to numerous free agent sluggers, such as Japanese star Kazuma Okamoto, the Pirates have found another slugger for their lineup. Per FanSided’s Robert Murray on X, formerly Twitter, Pittsburgh has inked All-Star first baseman Ryan O’Hearn […]

Once again, the Chicago Cubs came up short in their bid to return to the World Series. An NL Wild Card berth and series win over the San Diego Padres led to a NL Division Series (NLDS) matchup versus their division rivals, the Milwaukee Brewers. Despite pushing the Brewers to their limit, the Cubs ultimately […]

The future of Bryce Harper hangs in the balance amid rumors of the Philadelphia Phillies trading him. But one thing is now sure: he will be representing his country on the world stage. On Tuesday, it was confirmed that Harper will be playing for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic in March, per Bob […]

With the New York Yankees reportedly willing to listen on their dynamic 30-30 threat, the Dodgers possess the exact blueprint—a blend of controllable prospects and financial flexibility—that could be the most compelling package yet. The Dodgers have the players to make the perfect offer for Jazz Chisholm Jr.: Hyeseong Kim, Zyhir Hope, and Jackson Ferris. […]

The New York Yankees find themselves in a precarious position as the 2026 offseason unfolds. With Jazz Chisholm Jr. drawing trade interest around the league, the question becomes: which team will make the move to acquire the All-Star infielder? The Philadelphia Phillies, perennial contenders in the National League East, possess the prospect depth and trade […]

As the MLB offseason progresses, there have been a few surprising teams jumping into the fray. One such club is the Pittsburgh Pirates, who pulled off one of the biggest trades of the hot stove season this past Friday. Now, they could be looking to augment their lineup once again with an intriguing free agent […]

The New York Mets chose to trade longtime second baseman Jeff McNeil to the Athletics on Monday, and insiders already feel as though they have a grasp on what president of baseball operations David Stearns is hoping to achieve this offseason. According to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic, the Mets are making […]

The Seattle Mariners have quietly built one of baseball’s most intriguing prospect pools, and they now possess the exact inventory to address a critical need for the New York Yankees—moving Jazz Chisholm Jr. While the 26-year-old infielder-outfielder struggled significantly in pinstripes, his underlying skill set and proven track record with Miami suggest he’s a reclamation […]

The Seattle Mariners recently agreed to a contract with 1B/OF Rob Refsnyder in MLB free agency. On Monday, the team officially announced the signing, with Mariners general manager Justin Hollander releasing a statement as well. “Rob has been one of the most productive hitters against left-handed pitching over the last four seasons and provides balance […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. remains one of baseball’s most intriguing talents despite an inconsistent 2025 season with the Yankees. At just 27 years old, the dynamic infielder-outfielder possesses the kind of versatility and upside that could transform a franchise’s offensive profile. While his .242 batting average and 31 home runs in 462 at-bats proved underwhelming by […]

As rumors surround the Boston Red Sox in what the team plans to do this winter and in the offseason, there is one player who has flown under the radar in regard to the trade market. While the rumors won’t stop swirling around the Red Sox, Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic have […]

Fresh off signing Japanese superstar Munetaka Murakami to a two-year deal just a couple of days ago, the Chicago White Sox aren’t done spending. As GM Chris Getz and manager Will Venable look to continue progress on the team’s rebuild, another piece of the puzzle was added on Tuesday. Per MLB insider Jeff Passan on […]

The New York Mets have been a story of the offseason, to say the very least. They traded away Brandon Nimmo and Jeff McNeil while losing Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz in free agency. After another September collapse, David Stearns is shaking up the core. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon say that Alex […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks may trade second baseman Ketel Marte before spring training begins. Even after a spectacular season, Marte could be on the move because of reported locker room strife. Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic reported Tuesday that even if Marte is traded, the Atlanta Braves and Seattle Mariners are not the […]

The Boston Red Sox and St Louis Cardinals have connected on two trades so far this offseason. First, it was Sonny Gray heading from St Louis to Boston, with two young pitchers heading the other way. Then on Sunday, Willson Contreras was sent to Beantown for three pitching prospects. But Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon […]

The Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals are not done talking. After recent deals involving Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras, the Red Sox remain active as MLB Free Agency continues to unfold. Boston is scanning for balance while the Cardinals lean into a rebuild. Those two realities keep circling each other. League conversations now […]

There was nowhere to go but up for the Chicago White Sox in 2025 after they set records for putridity during the 2024 season. And 2025 was indeed an improvement for them as they went 60-102 — winning 19 more games than they did the previous season. But 2026 could very well see the White […]

In 2025, Roki Sasaki had one of the more unusual rookie seasons in recent Los Angeles Dodgers memory. After being the most in-demand international free agent since his future teammate, Shohei Ohtani, with Blue Jays fans in particular taking his near-signing incredibly hard, Sasaki struggled early on as a starting pitcher for the Dodgers, landing […]

Lately, the Seattle Mariners have apparently been looking to acquire Ketel Marte in a trade. However, there is at least one reason why they would be reluctant to move forward with the trade.  On Monday, it was reported that the Mariners are banking on 22-year-old infielder Cole Young, per Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of […]

As things presently stand, Ketel Marte is still a member of the Arizona Diamondbacks, even if his current employer would love to ship the second baseman to a team like the Atlanta Braves for rebuilding pieces for the future. On paper, the Braves are the kind of team that would like to bring in a […]

The year 2025 will go down in history as the year sports betting became scandalized. Not that that didn’t happen before, because it did, but this year upped the ante on so many levels. First, it began with Chanuncy Billups and Terry Rozier of the NBA, who were indicted on federal charges of illegal gambling […]

The Baltimore Orioles could see one of their newest stars take the international stage prior to the 2026 MLB season, as first baseman Pete Alonso has made his interest in joining Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic clear. Alonso recently signed a five-year, $155 million contract that runs through the 2030 season, positioning […]

The Seattle Mariners were focused on becoming more balanced last season, and the result of that plan was the franchise’s first trip to the American League Championship Series in 25 years. The organization has been forced to make more adjustments in the offseason, as it tries to figure out how to finish the job in […]

The Chicago White Sox made one of the more surprising moves of the offseason, signing Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to a two-year, $34 million contract. Before he dons his White Sox jersey, Murakami will be looking to add more hardware to his trophy case. The newest White Sox will be playing for Team Japan in […]

It’s been a tumultuous 2025 offseason for the New York Mets, who first saw star closer Edwin Diaz depart in free agency to the Los Angeles Dodgers before watching Pete Alonso walk out the door and join the Baltimore Orioles. This all comes after a disaster of a 2025 season for the Mets in which […]

Many people consider two-time reigning American League Cy Young Tarik Skubal to be the best pitcher in MLB today, but the expectation is that Pittsburgh Pirates phenom Paul Skenes will soon occupy the throne. Some believe he already deserves the crown after posting a 1.96 ERA, 0.948 WHIP and 386 strikeouts through 320 2/3 innings. […]

Over the last several days, the Chicago White Sox worked diligently to secure Japan’s Munetaka Murakami. It worked to perfection as they signed Murakami to a $34 million contract. On Monday, Mune was front and center for his first official press conference and, in the process, garnered a few laughs. When thanking the White Sox […]

Chicago Cubs fans are still waiting for president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer to make a big move this offseason, but the organization shored up its catching depth on Monday afternoon. Old friend Christian Bethancourt is returning to the team after agreeing to a contract that will pay him $1.6 million if he makes his […]