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Xander Bogaerts posted his final good-bye to Boston Red Sox fans on Instagram after signing with the San Diego Padres in free agency. “Dear Red Sox Nation – Thank you for an incredible ride (and what a ride it was)! It was an honor to wear the Red Sox uniform and play in front of […]

Philadelphia Phillies’ President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski made a major announcement on Monday, per the Phillies Twitter account. “The Phillies have extended the contracts of Vice President and General Manager Sam Fuld and Assistant General Managers Ned Rice and Jorge Velandia, Phillies President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski announced today. Each extension will go […]

The Boston Red Sox are already having a rather miserable start to the MLB offseason. They have lost star shortstop Xander Bogaerts to the San Diego Padres and JD Martinez to the Los Angeles Dodgers. They were able to recoup some of the damage by signing Dodgers 3B Justin Turner. However, a new problem looms […]

The Boston Red Sox lost Xander Bogaerts this offseason, dooming their franchise and showing that their days as a contender are truly over. The All-Star joined the San Diego Padres and got paid handsomely, which Boston was unwilling to do. According to Joon Lee of ESPN, Bogaerts saw the contract extension offer from the Red Sox […]

The Boston Red Sox appear to have been asleep at the wheel throughout the majority of the free agent signing period. An agreement with former Dodgers 3rd baseman Justin Turner does not mean they have awakened. While they have also signed reliever Kenley Jansen and added Japanese import outfielder Masataka Yoshida, they let superstar Xander […]

The Boston Red Sox have thus far had a very frustrating free agency period. On Sunday, it might have got a little better. The Red Sox and third baseman Justin Turner have reportedly agreed to a two-year contract, according to ESPN MLB reporter Jeff Passan. The deal is worth just under $22 million. Turner does […]

The Houston Astros appear to be building another strong team when they take the field in the 2023 season, and they are close to bringing back Michael Brantley, per MLB insider Jon Heyman. The outfielder played in just 64 games last season and had just 277 plate appearances due to a shoulder injury. He had […]

As former Mets relief pitcher Seth Lugo looks to make his free agency decision, it appears there are two main suitors for his services. According to new reports, a pair of NL West teams are looking to add Lugo to their bullpen. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, signing Lugo is coming […]

Aaron Judge’s historic 2022 campaign came to a fitting conclusion when he hit his 62nd home run of the season in his final game of the season against the Texas Rangers. As was the case with every home run Judge hit as he neared the American League home run record, everybody wanted to catch the […]

After losing Xander Bogaerts and J.D Martinez in free agency, the Boston Red Sox are wasting no time trying to reload their roster. Their first target? Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner, according to Jon Heyman. Boston is looking to bolster their infield by grabbing the talented Turner. “Red Sox heavily in mix for […]

Th. Chicago Cubs have been busy this offseason. They made one of the biggest moves of the winter by agreeing to a deal with All-Star shortstop Dansby Swanson. Following that, they retained one of their key players from 2022 by re-signing Drew Smyly. According to Jesse Rogers of ESPN, the Cubs and Smyly have agreed […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers added another bat to their lineup when they landed J.D. Martinez on Saturday, but that does not mean Justin Turner is out of the picture. Turner, the team’s long-time 3rd baseman, is a free agent and he is available. The Dodgers are still interested in him and have not ruled out […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and JD Martinez have reportedly come to terms on a 1-year, $10 million contract, per Jeff Passan. LA has preferred to hand out short-term deals in free agency. Martinez will provide plenty of offense and can play the outfield or DH. The Dodgers were connected to Dansby Swanson up until he […]

Dansby Swanson and the Chicago Cubs agreed to a 7-year, $177 million contract on Saturday. The star shortstop was linked to the Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Boston Red Sox prior to landing in Chicago. The Cubs now have a true face of the franchise player set to lead them for the next 7 […]

The Boston Red Sox could opt to turn to a reunion to bolster their lineup for the 2023 season. The Red Sox are “among teams” that have an interest in signing J.D. Martinez, according to the New York Post’s Jon Heyman. Martinez hit free agency last month after the Red Sox decided not to issue […]

Dansby Swanson and the Chicago Cubs are reportedly in agreement on a contract, per Jeff Passan. The deal is reportedly worth $177 million over 7 years, per Russell Dorsey. Swanson was linked to a number of teams throughout free agency, but the star shortstop has finally found his new home. Swanson was an exciting prospect […]

The Houston Astros are looking to add outfield depth in free agency. They were previously linked to Andrew Benintendi, however, he signed a 5-year contract with the Chicago White Sox on Friday. But Houston still has available options. The Astros are reportedly considering Michael Brantley, Michael Conforto, and Jurickson Profar, per Jon Heyman. It should be […]

Gavin Lux is expected to be the Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop if they don’t sign Dansby Swanson in free agency. However, a recent report from The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal placed uncertainty on that narrative. “Some with the Dodgers view Gavin Lux as a potential above-average defender at the position. Some rival executives, however, are skeptical […]

Dansby Swanson is the final remaining star shortstop in free agency. Meanwhile, Gavin Lux would likely be the Los Angeles Dodgers’ shortstop if the 2023 season started today. But will the Dodgers attempt to sign Swanson? Freddie Freeman is reportedly ‘making a push‘ to bring his former Atlanta Braves teammate to LA, per Dodgers beat […]

Andrew Benintendi and the Chicago White Sox agreed to terms on a contract on Friday. Benintendi, who was acquired by the New York Yankees from the Kansas City Royals last season, is a steady outfielder with impressive hitting ability. The Yankees have made a number of moves to bolster their roster this season. Bringing Aaron […]

The Kansas City Royals are evidently in a rebuild of some sort after going an atrocious 65-97 last season, which put them at the bottom of the AL Central. As they look to give younger players more of an opportunity in 2023, it appears the organization could make a few trades this winter. According to […]

The Chicago White Sox were one of the most disappointing teams in the American League last year, failing to make the playoffs after winning the American League Central Division a year earlier. They hope to have a stronger team on the field in 2023, and adding outfielder Andrew Benintendi may help them achieve that goal. […]

While the Dodgers retained Clayton Kershaw and signed Noah Syndergaard to their pitching staff, they lost outfielder Cody Bellinger as he signed a one-year deal with the Cubs. As Los Angeles looks to replace Bellinger’s production they have been connected to four young outfielders on the trade market. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal recently reported on […]

MLB free agency is absolutely buzzing at the moment, with several big names still left on the open market. But one player who has been forgotten at times is outfielder Michael Conforto, who sat out all of 2022 due to a shoulder injury. He remains without a team, but that doesn’t appear to be the […]

The Texas Rangers are looking to build a winner for the 2023 season. They have already signed Jacob deGrom and Andrew Heaney to boost the rotation. However, the Rangers could look into signing former New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto, per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. The Rangers signed infielders Corey Seager and Marcus Semien last […]

After Ronald Acuna Jr. won the Venezuelan League Home Run Derby last month, he knew he wanted to do something nice for his country’s poor people. Acuna has gone above and beyond expectations, donating both the prize money for his victory and his Venezuelan League salary to Venezuela’s needy children. Acuna competed against multiple big […]

Noah Syndergaard recently confronted a moment from his past after signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The right-hander posted a video stemming from his time with the New York Mets. The clip shows Syndergaard fire a 99-MPH blazing fastball behind the back of Chase Utley of the Dodgers. Well this is awkward…..again 😬 pic.twitter.com/cUl84Jwdrj — […]

The Boston Red Sox have not had the best offseason, losing shortstop Xander Bogaerts last week to the San Diego Padres. Now they have made a decision to move on from 1st baseman Eric Hosmer, who has been designated for assignment. The Red Sox acquired Hosmer from the Padres at the trade deadline last summer, […]

The New York Yankees and Carlos Rodon came to terms on a 6-year, $162 million dollar contract in MLB free agency on Thursday. The deal gives the Yankees an intriguing pitching staff led by Rodon, Gerrit Cole, and Nestor Cortes. But did the Yankees make the correct decision by paying Carlos Cordon $162 million over […]

Andrew Benintendi is leaving the New York Yankees in free agency and joining the Chicago White Sox on a five-year, $75 million contract. ESPN’s Jesse Rogers first reported the five-year agreement, with The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reporting the $75 million figure. This is the largest free agent contract in White Sox history in terms of […]

Joey Gallo is headed to Minnesota. Gallo and the Twins have agreed to a one-year contract worth $11 million, sources told Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, with Jon Heyman first to report the deal. This will be Gallo’s fourth different team since the 2021 season. The slugger was dealt from the Texas Rangers to the New […]

After trading away Sean Murphy, the Athletics have bolstered their bullpen by coming to terms with relief pitcher Trevor May. The former Met will look to fill a late-inning role for Oakland as the A’s add another veteran piece in free agency. The Athletics’ PR department was the first to break the news that May […]

MLB mega-agent Scott Boras has been earning his title as the ‘Most Powerful Sports Agent in the World’ lately, including negotiating massive multi-year deals for clients Masataka Yoshida and Carlos Rodon with the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees, respectively. It just so happens the landing places for Yoshida and Rodon happen to be […]

The Red Sox have already let Xander Bogaerts leave to sign with the Padres, and it doesn’t look like they want the same fate with Rafael Devers. New reports state that Boston is keen on keeping their star third baseman around and plan on doing everything in their power to keep Devers with the Red […]

Manny Machado’s future in San Diego with the Padres is in question based on reports that he could opt out of his contract following the 2023 campaign. In fact, Jon Heyman recently reported that Machado is expected to opt out of his deal, per the New York Post’s Jon Heyman. Carlos Correa, Trea Turner, and […]

Carlos Correa landed with the San Francisco Giants in the latest MLB free agency blockbuster, agreeing to a gargantuan 13-year, $350 million contract with the club. While he’s not Aaron Judge, Correa is a big-time postseason performer and arguably the best shortstop in baseball when healthy. He’s a big-time acquisition. So big-time that Giants players […]

Jason Heyward wasn’t certain that MLB teams would offer him a contract in free agency. However, the former Chicago Cubs’ star found new life with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Heyward recently broke his silence on landing in LA, per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. “I know I can still play. I know I […]

The New York Yankees are already strong contenders for the early winner of the MLB offseason. One, they’ve kept Aaron Judge in the Bronx (despite the Giants’ best efforts). Secondly, they just recently signed ace pitcher Carlos Rodon to boost their starting rotation. However, not all is well in New York, as they’re still struggling […]

Michael Brantley, for the past decade or so, has been a positive contributor on the diamond while healthy. Since 2019, he’s been a huge part of three Houston Astros teams that made it into the World Series. Alas, Brantley missed the last five months of the season, including the playoffs, unable to help the Astros […]