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As the Atlanta Braves head into the 2022 MLB season, the defending World Series champions will aim to duplicate last season’s success. Atlanta finished the year at 88-73, but was able to walk away with a World Series title after beating the Houston Astros in six games. The craziest part about Atlanta winning the World […]

The New York Yankees previously had a rollercoaster campaign in the 2021 MLB season before the league went on a lockout. They struggled to piece things together but eventually found their momentum after the all-star break where they had a strong second half to the season. They ended the regular season with a 92-70 record […]

With the MLB free agency period really starting to get underway after the MLB lockout, the Houston Astros are going to have a tough decision on what they’re going to do with Carlos Correa. Correa has been one of the best players in baseball for the past few seasons. If Houston is going to want […]

With the unfortunate news that San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. is not going to play for the first three months of the season due to a wrist injury, the team now finds itself in an interesting position in free agency. Replacing a guy like Tatis is never going to be an easy task. […]

The Seattle Mariners acquired outfielder Jesse Winker and third baseman Eugenio Suarez from the Cincinnati Reds on Monday in a blockbuster deal. The Mariners have been in the market all offseason long to add extra offense and this deal certainly accomplished that goal. However, the team had previously been linked to former MVP Kris Bryant. […]

With the MLB lockout finally over, the Philadelphia Phillies are looking to make some big moves in free agency. They already added Brad Hand on Monday, and that doesn’t look like it’s going to be their last move. The Phillies have been rumored to a few names throughout the year, and they could potentially land […]

Last Sunday seemed like a normal day for New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso. But it turned out to be anything but. While on his way to spring training, his truck was hit by a speeding vehicle, causing it to flip three times. Alonso’s wife was driving behind in a separate car and closely […]

Fernando Tatis Jr.’s recent motorcycle injury could have cause him a whole lot of money. According to Jon Morosi on Twitter, the Padres could have voided his contract since Tatis Jr. injured himself while riding a motorcycle. Any injury related to motorcycle-use is grounds for contract termination. Tatis Jr. signed a 14-year contract worth $340,000,000 […]

The Milwaukee Brewers bolstered their lineup on Monday by signing former National League MVP Andrew McCutchen to a one-year contract. Milwaukee has had a relatively quiet offseason but this move helps to sure up their offense which lacked last season. It should also help to alleviate some of the pressure for Christian Yelich, as he will […]

The rumor mill has been swirling when it comes to Freddie Freeman’s free agency. He is the most talented and popular player on the open market and almost every fanbase would love to have him on their team. He was originally expected to re-sign with Atlanta, but the team traded for Matt Olson on Monday, likely […]

The New York Yankees made a trade splash when they acquired Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson, along with shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa and catcher Ben Rortvedt. One of the first reactions from Yankees fans was one of surprise, as not many expected Donaldson and Kiner-Falefa to be trade targets of the club. However, another initial […]

The Colorado Rockies are aggressively pursuing Kris Bryant, per John Heyman on Twitter.  Colorado has struggled to consistently see postseason action over the years and was near the bottom of NL West last season after dealing away former star Nolan Arenado prior to the 2021 campaign. Now that Trevor Story is on the free agent […]

There is another blockbuster trade in the MLB, as the Seattle Mariners and the Cincinnati Reds have agreed on a deal that will send Reds outfielder Jesse Winker and infielder Eugenio Suarez to the Mariners, as reported by MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. The Mariners are acquiring Jesse Winker from the Reds, per source. — Mark Feinsand […]

The New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins pulled off an interesting trade on Sunday that saw Gary Sanchez and Gio Urshela be traded to the Twins for Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Josh Donaldson and Ben Rortvedt. This is certainly an interesting trade for both sides. Let’s hand out some trade grades. Trade Grades For Yankees-Twins Blockbuster Yankees: […]

Freddie Freeman’s future in Atlanta is in doubt after the Braves acquired first baseman Matt Olson from the A’s on Monday. Although there had been speculation about this becoming a reality in recent days, this trade was not expected to happen until Freeman made his final decision on the free agent market. But the Braves […]

New York Mets’ star Pete Alonso is affectionately known around the MLB as the Polar Bear. Tonight, Pete Alonso is in need of several Polar Bear sized hugs. Alonso was involved in a downright terrifying accident Sunday evening as he made his way to the Mets’ Spring Training facility in Port St. Lucie, FL.  The […]

The San Diego Padres received some bad news on superstar shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr, who will miss about three months with a wrist injury. Tatis, who fractured his wrist during the offseason, was unable to be tended to by the Padres’ team officials, who were forbidden from having contact with players during the MLB lockout. […]

Many people in the baseball world expected the Atlanta Braves to prioritize signing their longtime franchise superstar, Freddie Freeman, this offseason. After all, he has been the face of the organization for multiple seasons and helped lead Atlanta to a World Series championship in 2021. But the Braves recently traded for Matt Olson which likely […]

The Atlanta Braves shockingly completed a trade for Oakland Athletics star first baseman Matt Olson earlier Monday after months of rumors surrounding the All-Star. Not only did the Braves have to part ways with some of the most talented prospects in their farm system to acquire Olson, but the deal for the Athletics star represents […]

After months of being locked out, MLB is back. And baseball is coming back with quite the bang, kicking off free agency with some big-money deals and even bigger trades. Once the lockout was lifted over the weekend, the flood gates opened, and news of transactions began pouring in. The rumors fans had been speculating […]

The Atlanta Braves made a blockbuster MLB trade on Monday to bring first baseman Matt Olson to the organization, offloading a haul of top prospects to the Oakland Athletics. After the news of the trade broke, Olson spoke to reporters and broke down his emotions about leaving Oakland and joining a World Series contender. Instant […]

The Atlanta Braves were seemingly unwilling to re-sign longtime first baseman Freddie Freeman, with their rumored trade interest in Oakland Athletics All-Star Matt Olson indicating that perhaps a reunion between the two parties may not be in the cards. Monday officially confirmed that fact. Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that the Braves and Athletics are […]

One of the best starting pitchers in baseball,  New York Mets star Jacob deGrom, wants to make one thing absolutely clear: Baseball is the priority. Not one to let contract negotiations distract from his on-field performance, deGrom chose to be very forthcoming with the New York media during his availability at the Mets’ spring training […]

The New York Mets received some terrifying news ahead of MLB Spring Training. Star first baseman Pete Alonso revealed he was reportedly in a dangerous car accident on Sunday, alleging that he was “close to death” after another car “ran a red light” and “T-boned” him, via Stephanie Apstein. Pete Alonso said he was in […]

The San Diego Padres literally just reported to camp in Peoria, Arizona and they’re already preparing to be without Fernando Tatis Jr for the foreseeable future. Per AJ Cassavell, the superstar has suffered a fractured wrist and will miss up to three months. Fernando Tatis Jr. has a fractured wrist, A.J. Preller says. “Up to […]

The New York Yankees made a big trade on Sunday night, acquiring Josh Donaldson, Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Ben Rortvedt from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for Gary Sanchez and Gio Urshela. The Yankees are also continuing to look at their options at first base, and Jon Heyman reports it’s looking like an Anthony Rizzo return is […]

The Minnesota Twins are not wasting any time in making waves in the offseason following the end of the MLB lockout ended. After shocking the baseball world by sending Josh Donaldson along with Isiah Kiner-Falefa to the New York Yankees for Gary Sanchez and Gio Urshela, the Twins could be making headlines again soon, as […]

It was widely expected that Carlos Correa would leave the Houston Astros in free agency and sign a big deal with another ballclub in the big leagues. While the New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs are still interested in the All-Star shortstop, the Astros have actually stepped up their pursuit to run it back with […]

Sunday night, the New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins have reportedly reached an agreement to swap sluggers. The Yankees have agreed to send Gary Sanchez and Gio Urshela to the Twins for former All-Star third baseman Josh Donaldson, Isiah Kiner-Falefa and catcher Ben Rortvedt. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported the deal. Catcher Ben Rortvedt is headed […]

With the National League adopting the designated hitter role for 2022, teams in that division scrambled to find their guy. On Sunday night, a former NL contender has found their guy, as the Washington Nationals made a big signing to kick off their off-season. Ken Rosenthal reported that Nelson Cruz, who played for the Tampa […]

Ronald Acuña Jr.’s ACL tear in June almost derailed the Atlanta Braves season. Fortunately, the team rallied and ended up winning it all while their franchise star recovered. Although he didn’t contribute to the World Series run in the postseason, he plays a huge role for the Braves. In 82 games this past season, Acuña […]

After a roller-coaster 2021 season, veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel is currently slated to stay put with the Chicago White Sox for the upcoming 2022 campaign. White Sox manager Tony La Russa was asked on Saturday on whether he expects Kimbrel to be on the opening day roster next month, and he was as straightforward as […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers managed to keep Clayton Kershaw in town, fending off the Texas Rangers to retain their star pitcher via free agency. After signing a one-year deal to remain a Dodger, Kershaw opened up on his decision to stay with the franchise. Via Fabian Ardaya, Kershaw revealed that the chance of contending for […]

The Los Angeles Angels are mulling all options when it comes to getting this roster to the postseason, and the club surprisingly has not ruled out a move involving star outfielder Mike Trout. According to Jeff Fletcher, the Angels are considering removing Trout from his usual role at center field, utilizing him in an alternative […]

The San Diego Padres have massive expectations to live up to. They have lots of talent and are expected to be playoff-caliber. An ugly late-season skid left them with a losing record last season. In addition to heavily pursuing Nelson Cruz, the Padres are looking to shake up their existing roster. According to MLB.com’s Mark […]

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto made headlines last month when it was reported that he declined a blockbuster 13-year, $350 million extension offer from the team ahead of the lockout. The one-time All-Star did note to ESPN that he aspires to stay put with the Nationals for the remainder of his career, and now, general […]

Now that the National League is implementing the designated hitter, they can offer aging stars more chances to contribute. The new rule gives teams lineup flexibility and a noticeably increased offensive output. Teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to replace hitting in their playoff core while the San Diego Padres are looking to […]

The Minnesota Twins are looking to bounce back from what was a disappointing 2021 campaign and made a key move to boost their rotation on Sunday. According to reports from Mark Sheldon, the Twins pulled off a blockbuster trade to land Sonny Gray from the Cincinnati Reds. The Reds have traded Sonny Gray and minor […]

The New York Mets have reshaped their pitching room drastically this offseason. After making a huge splash for Max Scherzer, they traded for Chris Bassitt to add another strong starter in their rotation. Now, they are adding a piece to their bullpen. According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the Mets are signing […]