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Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers 1-year contract for 2023 became official on Monday. It was announced that he will make $20 million dollars this year. Many people around the MLB world felt that Kershaw had 3 primary options this offseason. People expected Kershaw to either re-sign in LA, retire, or join his hometown […]

While the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies announced blockbuster free-agency signings of Justin Verlander and Trea Turner, the New York Yankees dropped some contract news of their own. Amid the free-agency flurry of big-money deals, the Yankees felt it was the opportune moment to announce they had extended the contract of Brian Cashman, keeping […]

Trea Turner signed an 11-year, $300 million dollar deal with the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday. Turner’s contract with the Phillies also reunites him with former Washington Nationals teammate Bryce Harper. MLB Twitter had no shortage of reactions to Turner’s contract and reunion with Harper. Jayson Stark explained Philadelphia’s Trea Turner free agency approach on Twitter. […]

The New York Yankees have a lot of work to do this offseason, and while they continue to work diligently to re-sign Aaron Judge, they are focused on rebuilding their outfield, regardless of what decision Judge ultimately makes. One name the Yankees have quickly become linked to recently is Bryan Reynolds, and it looks like […]

The Houston Astros know exactly what type of player they are looking for in MLB free agency. According to Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic, Houston is interested in left-handed hitting outfielders Michael Brantley, Michael Conforto, and Andrew Benintendi. All 3 players feature impressive hitting ability and can play in the corner outfield spots. However, they […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are signing superstar shortstop Trea Turner to a massive deal in MLB free agency. According to ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel, Turner and the Phillies are in agreement on an 11-year, $300 million deal which includes a full no-trade clause. Source: Turner is getting 11 years, $300 million with a full no trade clause […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are expected to be aggressive players in free agency this offseason, and that has led them to quickly emerge as one of the top suitors for star shortstop Trea Turner. But as the market for Turner begins to heat up, the Phillies could end up pivoting their attention to another one of […]

The New York Mets have plugged one of their big holes in free agency by signing Justin Verlander after the departure of Jacob deGrom. Now, they need some help in the outfield. Aaron Judge is on the market, but the Mets are taking a different direction and looking at his fellow New York Yankees outfielder, […]

The Minnesota Twins are reportedly open to trading 2022 AL batting champion Luis Arraez, per The Athletic. However, Minnesota would only pull the tigger on an Arraez deal if it led to a return of “top-tier starting pitching.” The Twins have a capable offense. If Byron Buxton manages to stay healthy in 2023, the entire […]

Clayton Kershaw’s 1-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers is finally official, per the Dodgers Twitter account. Mark Feinsand reports that LA will pay Kershaw a salary of $15M dollars to go along with a $5M dollar signing bonus. Kershaw shared a message for Dodgers fans following the announcement. A special message from Clayton. pic.twitter.com/CrIZTmATko […]

The New York Mets have officially found their Jacob deGrom replacement. Jon Heyman reports that Justin Verlander has agreed to a 2-year, $86M dollar contract with the Mets. Heyman adds that a vesting option for a 3rd year is included in the deal. The reigning AL Cy Young award winner is set to join Max […]

MLB free agency lacks no amount of various factors. Money, location, competitiveness of a team, and more all weigh into a free agent’s decision. But for Justin Verlander, his LA-based home with wife Kate Upton could benefit the Los Angeles Dodgers in a pivotal manner. “Some still see the Dodgers as an even likelier destination, […]

Bryan Reynolds recently requested a trade from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Although Pittsburgh would prefer to keep him in the fold for the 2023 season and beyond, they are expected to at least listen to trade offers. The New York Yankees have already been listed as a potential landing destination for the centerfielder. But would the […]

The 2022 MLB Winter Meetings officially got underway on Sunday night. Former Toronto Blue Jays slugger Fred McGriff was selected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, with names such as Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens missing the cut. However, the Hall of Fame isn’t what gets baseball fans excited for the Winter Meetings. It’s the […]

The parameters of induction into Baseball’s Hall of Fame has long been a point of contention in baseball circles, among pundits and fans alike. Compared to basketball, especially, getting into Cooperstown seems so much more daunting a task. The Baseball Writers’ Association of America, the award-giving body responsible for deciding which player gets in or […]

As the MLB Winter Meetings get underway, one of the first orders of business was for the Baseball Hall of Fame’s contemporary era committee to reconsider the candidacies of players who were previously not inducted. Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were once again snubbed while Fred McGriff got selected. “Fred McGriff has been elected to […]

The MLB Winter Meetings are in person for the first time since 2019. And it is sure to be an insane week of big moves across the game of baseball. The Winter Meetings are an annual meeting of MLB front offices where each team hunkers down and tinkers with their rosters. The history of the […]

The Chicago Cubs appear to be headed for a rebuild in the eyes of many…except for themselves. The Cubs, loaded with money, are looking to build themselves back up into a World Series contender this offseason, and have been quite aggressive in their quest to do so early on this offseason. Rather than undergo a […]

The Baltimore Orioles were a surprise playoff contender during the 2022 season. The Orioles lengthy rebuild finally began to see results last season, and while they ultimately were unable to find their way into the playoffs, it was a wildly encouraging season for Baltimore. As a result, they need to put together a strong offseason […]

The Aaron Judge sweepstakes is nearing a conclusion, and two teams are currently ahead of the competition: the New York Yankees and the San Francisco Giants. Both teams are willing to spend big in order to acquire the star outfielder. Despite the hometown advantage for the Giants, there’s one concept that could keep Judge in […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are once again planning to be aggressive in free agency after coming up short in their quest to win the World Series in 2022. And unsurprisingly, it seems as if they have emerged as the favorite to land one of the top free agents available this offseason. That free agent would […]

The Atlanta Braves are still working to re-sign Dansby Swanson in free agency this offseason, but reports indicate the two sides are still far apart in terms of their contract negotiations. There will be a number of teams interested in Swanson if he and the Braves don’t agree to terms, and the latest rumors suggest […]

The hot stove in MLB free agency is already blazing hot, but things will only continue to heat up with the Winter Meetings kicking off on Sunday. One player who has emerged as quite a popular free agent target across the league is star shortstop Xander Bogaerts, and his market could develop rapidly over the […]

The MLB offseason saw its first major move get made when Jacob deGrom decided to leave the New York Mets for the Texas Rangers. The Rangers handed deGrom a massive five-year, $185 million contract, and many folks were shocked by his decision to leave the Mets. That included longtime Mets fan Donovan Mitchell, who is […]

The Philadelphia Phillies were the lowest seed in the 2022 MLB Postseason, but they shocked everyone and advanced to the World Series, and grabbed their first NL pennant since 2009. Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, and Rhys Hoskins were the catalysts along with the excellent pitching of Aaron Nola and Zach Wheeler. As they shift their […]

For the first time in 21 years, the Seattle Mariners advanced to the MLB postseason. Manager Scott Service has been fantastic as the leader of this clubhouse and integral in finally getting over the hump. AL Rookie of the Year Julio Rodriguez is back for his second season in the majors, and he already looks […]

Jacob deGrom’s decision to sign with the Texas Rangers shocked fans of the New York Mets. Nevertheless, the Mets released a deGrom tribute video following his free agency departure, per the Mets Twitter account. Thank you, Jake. pic.twitter.com/GyUszgFGuV — New York Mets (@Mets) December 3, 2022 The video includes some of deGrom’s best moment with […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been linked to both Justin Verlander and Aaron Judge in free agency. But a recent theory will provide Dodgers fans with hope even if LA fails to sign either of them. Dodgers insider David Vassegh joined AM570 and revealed that Shohei Ohtani’s impending free agency next offseason may cause LA […]

The Baltimore Orioles were one of the pleasant surprises of the 2022 MLB season. After their disastrous 2021 campaign, the team bounced back in a big way in 2022. They were in the running for a Wild Card spot until the end of season, which is great considering their previous year. The team is clearly […]

Dansby Swanson has been one of the cornerstones for the Atlanta Braves during their current run of glory that has seen them win five consecutive National League East titles and the 2021 World Series. However, Swanson is a free agent who commands a great deal of respect in the market, and the shortstop is going […]

The 2022 MLB Free Agency class is absolutely stacked with top-notch talent, but there is one name that sits at the top of the list: Aaron Judge. The slugger is reportedly deciding between either returning to the New York Yankees or taking his talents West to the San Francisco Giants. While it’s well-known that Judge […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are interested in Aaron Judge. But there are a number of factors working against them. Ken Rosenthal recently reported that Judge is expected to receive a 9-year contract in free agency, per The Athletic. Meanwhile, the Dodgers would prefer to sign Judge to a “short-term, high-dollar deal,” per Rosenthal. But would […]

All eyes are on free agency in the MLB right now, and for good reason. But the trade market is also worth paying attention to as well, and it looks like a big name may have found his way onto the trade block. That’s because Pittsburgh Pirates star outfielder Bryan Reynolds has requested a trade […]

Andrew Friedman previously dropped an honest take on the Los Angeles Dodgers’ financial situation which could shape LA’s MLB Winter Meetings mindset, per The Orange County Register’s Bill Plunkett. “Going over it is something that we’ve done with regularity, and it adds costs,” Friedman previously said. “All of that gets factored in. It has never been, […]

Pittsburgh Pirates star outfielder Bryan Reynolds has reportedly requested a trade, per Robert Murray. Jon Heyman reports that extension discussions between Reynolds and the Pirates are at an “impasse” which led to the trade request. Heyman adds that Pittsburgh is still not planning on dealing him away. But when a player makes a request such as […]

The Minnesota Twins 2022 season has to be characterized as a massive disappointment, as they were expected to contend for the American League Central crown. And while they did in a sense, they ultimately fell out of the race in September, and ended up finishing the season with a sub .500 record. The Twins will […]

The Texas Rangers shocked the MLB world by signing Jacob deGrom in free agency. As a result, the New York Mets are now expected to turn their attention to Justin Verlander. However, the Los Angeles Dodgers are still debatably the favorites to land the reigning AL Cy Young award winner. And in somewhat surprising fashion, […]

The Texas Rangers signed Jacob deGrom to a 5-year, $185M dollar contract. The deal came as a surprise, as many people around the league expected the New York Mets to re-sign their ace. But the Mets are now prepared to move forward with Max Scherzer leading the charge. The Rangers undeniably made a massive free […]

MLB free agency is well underway, with the first major move getting made on Friday night when Jacob deGrom surprisingly decided to depart the New York Mets in favor of the Texas Rangers. With deGrom off the board, that will force more teams to focus on Carlos Rodon. One such team could be the Baltimore […]