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It’s confirmed. Jacob deGrom is not heading back to the New York Mets. The Texas Rangers have signed the ace to a massive five-year, $185 million deal. “BREAKING: Right-hander Jacob deGrom has signed a five-year, $185 million contract with the Texas Rangers, sources tell ESPN. Physical is passed. Deal is done. Includes conditional sixth-year option […]

The Seattle Mariners and Milwaukee Brewers struck a deal on Friday that sent Kolten Wong to Seattle in exchange for Jesse Winker and Abraham Toro. The trade caught some people around the MLB world by surprise, as Wong was previously linked to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The trade continued a busy offseason for the Mariners, […]

The Milwaukee Brewers dealt Kolten Wong to the Seattle Mainers for Jesse Winker and Abraham Toro on Friday. The trade led some to believe that Milwaukee was on the verge of a complete fire-sale. But the Brewers are opting for a different course of action following the Wong trade, per Bob Nightengale. “The #Brewers, who […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly scheduled to meet with each of the top-tier free agent shortstops, per The Athletic’s Jayson Stark. Trea Turner, Carlos Correa, Xander Bogaerts, and Dansby Swanson are all set to earn lucrative contracts this offseason. Turner has been listed as Philadelphia’s primary free agency choice, but the Phillies have been linked […]

Chris Martin, the former strikeout- not singing- artist of the Los Angeles Dodgers, has signed on with the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox have inked Martin to a two-year, $17.5 million contract, sources familiar with the deal told Jeff Passan of ESPN. Martin, 36, is a nice pickup for the Red Sox. The Arlington, […]

The Seattle Mariners are acquiring Kolten Wong from the Milwaukee Brewers for Jesse Winker and Abraham Toro, per Ken Rosenthal. Seattle acquired Winker last offseason following his superb 2021 campaign. But he took a step back in 2022. Nevertheless, Winker and Toro could provide a boost for the Brewers’ offense. Meanwhile, the Mariners are receiving […]

The New York Yankees reportedly prefer Justin Verlander and Carlos Rodon in free agency over Jacob deGrom, per Jon Heyman. Although signing one of Verlander or Rodon will be expensive, both pitchers are expected to command less money than deGrom, who’s reportedly seeking $40 million-plus. In addition to Verlander and Rodon, the Yankees’ primary target […]

The New York Yankees are reportedly ready to go all in this offseason. Jon Heyman reports that although Aaron Judge is still New York’s top priority, the Yankees are in on free agent pitchers Justin Verlander and Carlos Rodon. Heyman added that the Yankees’ interest in Jacob deGrom is dwindling due to his $40 million-plus […]

Xander Bogaerts is not a lock to return to the Boston Red Sox this offseason. However, he will reportedly give the Red Sox an opportunity to match any offer that he receives in free agency, per Hector Gomez and Marino Pepen. If Boston does not match a presented offer, then Bogaerts could sign elsewhere. But […]

Those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Around four years ago, the Boston Red Sox lost Mookie Betts to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Now, that same team is in danger of losing another star hitter in Xander Bogaerts. Many teams are looking to sign the star shortstop in free agency, putting […]

The Boston Red Sox finished last in the AL East after a strong playoff run in 2021. Always armed with lofty contending ambitions, the Red Sox are then expected to make a splash in free agency. And they planned to do just that after they pursued former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zach Eflin. However, it was […]

Edwin Diaz revealed his reason behind re-signing with the New York Mets, per the New York Mets’ Twitter account and MLB Network. “The No. 1 priority for me and my family was staying in New York, because we love the city of New York,” Diaz said. “We love the team, the organization. They treat us […]

Could Mookie Betts move to second base if the Los Angeles Dodgers sign Aaron Judge? It is an idea that’s been floated around this offseason. The Athletic’s Jayson Stark recently caught up with Dodgers’ manager Dave Roberts and asked him about the possibility. “If he had his choice, yes,” Roberts said in reference to Mookie […]

Aaron Judge’s two biggest suitors have been revealed to be the New York Yankees and the San Francisco Giants, with his next destination odds seemingly teetering somewhere around 50 percent. Not according to one rival executive, who poured cold water on a Giants’ Judge free agency signing when speaking to the New York Post’s Jon […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been linked to shortstops such as Xander Bogaerts and Dansby Swanson amid Trea Turner’s free agency uncertainty. However, Dave Roberts revealed that Los Angeles may opt to roll with an in-house option should Turner leave this offseason, per Doug McKain. “If it doesn’t work with Trea, we have one of […]

It’s no secret that the St. Louis Cardinals are targeting an everyday catcher this offseason, whether via free agency or a trade. And it seems like the stars are aligning for a potential partnership between Willson Contreras and the Cardinals as St. Louis tries to fill the void Yadier Molina left when he retired. Contreras […]

It’s difficult to envision Clayton Kershaw playing for any other team than the Los Angeles Dodgers. Kershaw was drafted seventh overall by the Dodgers in 2005 (a lifetime ago) and he has played for the organization (including minors) for 16 straight years now. Currently a free agent, Kershaw’s return to the Dodgers seems like a […]

The New York Mets have a tough, tough offseason ahead of them. After flaming out in the Wild Card round against the San Diego Padres, they are potentially facing an exodus of players. Many of their key players are hitting free agency, including ace pitcher Jacob deGrom. As it stands, the Mets still have Jacob […]

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Justin Verlander and the World Series Champions are still “far apart” in MLB free agency talks, according to New York Post MLB columnist Jon Heyman. A deep pitching rotation and pessimism surrounding Justin Verlander may prove costly to the Astros’ ability to resign the right-handed pitcher in free agency, said Heyman. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are rumored to have an interest in Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten. If they are to get Wong, though, it will have to be via trade, as he is still under contract with the Brewers. Also, the Dodgers seem to have some trade competition with the San Francisco Giants and the […]

Shortstop Trea Turner is one of the most-coveted free agents in this year’s Hot Stove season, and it’s not difficult to see why. Turner is one of the best-hitting middle infielders in today’s game, hitting for an .809 OPS while hitting 21 home runs and driving in 100 runs. Moreover, Turner stole 27 bases (out […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have made a significant addition to their pitching staff, signing right-hander Zach Eflin, who is leaving the Philadelphia Phillies. Major League Baseball insider Ken Rosenthal tweeted that the Rays were giving Eflin a three-year, $40 million deal. Rosenthal also gave credit to Joel Sherman of the New York Post and Jeff […]

Gaylord Perry, an MLB Hall of Famer and former two-time Cy Young award winner, passed away at the age of 84 on Thursday. Perry died of natural causes in his home at about 5 AM on Thursday morning, Cherokee County Coroner Denis Fowler told the Associated Press. Perry spent 22 seasons in the MLB, pitching […]

There is a boatload of free agents on the market this winter in the MLB and on the catcher market, two names that could potentially swap teams. Christian Vazquez, who spent the second half of last season with the Houston Astros, is already garnering interest from the Chicago Cubs, who have a free-agent backstop of […]

Aaron Judge had the best season of his career at just the right time. Just as he was approaching free agency, Judge hit an AL-record breaking 62 home runs, setting himself up for a handsome payday. Plenty of teams will definitely find the prospect of adding Judge to their lineup to be an enticing one, […]

The MLB hot stove is churning out rumors like crazy right now, and some big names are beginning to find new homes. One player who will likely be on the move is Mitch Haniger, and it looks like the outfielder has a pair of serious suitors in the Boston Red Sox and Texas Rangers right […]

The Cleveland Guardians appear to have thrown their hats in the ring for the services of Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy, via a potential trade. Sources tell Jon Morosi of the MLB Network that “Guardians [are] among the most active suitors for Athletics catcher Sean Murphy, the 2021 Gold Glove winner who could be dealt […]

Xander Bogaerts has been linked to no shortage of teams in free agency. The Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs, and even Arizona Diamondbacks have been connected to the former Boston Red Sox shortstop. But MLB insider Buster Olney recently admitted that he would not be surprised if the New York […]

Nestor Cortes recently joined MLB Network to discuss a number of topics. And New York Yankees fans will love what he had to say about the team’s 2023 pitching rotation, per MLB Network on Twitter. “It’s a powerful rotation,” Cortes said. “I mean, you go down the list. Gerrit (Cole) obviously… we all know who […]

The Boston Red Sox are coming off a dreadful season that saw them finish in last place of the American League East. For a club that has had so much success this century with four World Series titles, they might be staring at a full rebuild. That’s particularly true if they are unable to bring […]

Free agent starting pitcher Chris Bassitt has been linked to a number of teams in MLB free agency, but there are two new contenders in the mix to land his signature, according to reports. Jon Morosi indicates that the Baltimore Orioles and Texas Rangers could be in play for Bassitt as his market heats up […]

The New York Mets are sitting in a comfortable position from the outside looking in. They enjoyed a strong 2022 season and expect to compete once again in 2023. However, it is clear that the Mets need to add starting pitching. Other than Max Scherzer, their rotation features a number of question marks. MLB Network’s […]

Former Los Angeles Dodgers star Yasiel Puig has reportedly changed his mind in reference to his previous guilty plea, per LA Times’ Bill Shaikin and Yahoo Sports. Puig had previously agreed to plead guilty to an illegal sports gambling charge. The 7-year MLB veteran issued a statement on the decision to withdraw his guilty plea. […]

The Minnesota Twins are not backing down in the Carlos Correa free agency sweepstakes. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that Minnesota is making a “strong push” to re-sign the star shortstop. The Twins signed Correa to a multi-year deal last offseason. However, the contract included a player option which Carlos Correa ultimately opted out of. And […]

The MLB hot stove is fully underway with the offseason upon us, and some big moves are finally being made. This resulted in one of the bigger free agent targets this offseason in Jose Abreu already coming off the board and signing a three-year, $58.5 million deal to fill in at first base for the […]

Aaron Judge was on a tear in 2022, just in time for his foray into free agency. Judge broke Roger Maris’ AL-record of 61 home runs in a season, ending up with 62 homers to lead the New York Yankees to a 99-win season. Thus, plenty of teams are falling head over heels in their […]

There are an abundance of star shortstops in the MLB free agency market today. With names such as Carlos Correa, Dansby Swanson, Trea Turner, and Xander Bogaerts available, teams without a SS have a bevy of options. Apparently, even teams with a star shortstop are gettting in on the action, as the San Diego Padres […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers Walker Buehler, Clayton Kershaw, and Andrew Heaney were recently asked which batter they would strikeout if they could strikeout anyone in MLB history, per Doug McKain. Buehler and Heaney shared entertaining answers, while Kershaw opted for a professional approach to the question. Walker Buehler, who’s currently rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies went on a tear at just the right time, as they made it all the way to the World Series despite only getting into the postseason by the skin of their teeth with an 87-75 record. Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, and the rest of the Phillies lineup came through when it matters […]