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The Philadelphia Phillies are coming off a disappointing 2021 season. For the fourth year in a row, the Phillies failed to live up to the expectations held by their diehard fanbase. The 2021 season marked the forth consecutive season where Philadelphia hovered around .500 all season long. The Phillies finished last season with an 82-80 […]

The San Francisco Giants went on a terrific run in their 2021 campaign as one of the best underdog teams in the regular season with 107 wins. Even before they added Kris Bryant to the roster, San Francisco was already a force to be reckoned with because of their impeccable pitching and defense. Offense was […]

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had arguably one of the more notable breakout seasons in recent memory last year. The Blue Jays also had several other standout performers across the board in the season, and now heading into the 2022 campaign, Guerrero sees that his team is just getting started. “Last year […]

The Chicago Cubs overhauled the roster at the trade deadline last season, watching various key pieces walk in free agency. They’ve managed to re-tool fairly well in free agency thus far, landing deals for Marcus Stroman, Japanese phenom Seiya Suzuki, and veteran infielder Jonathan Villar. They continued to add some veteran presence on Thursday, and […]

After a roller-coaster debut season with the New York Mets last year, shortstop Francisco Lindor has his sights set on proving that MLB has not yet seen the best out of his prowess on the baseball field. As he noted earlier in the week at Mets spring training, Lindor is aiming to showcase that he […]

The Colorado Rockies came out of nowhere to sign Kris Bryant, one of the best stars available in free agency, to a massive contract. Although the move is a massive infusion of talent for them, it shows how incompetent the team’s ownership is. For one, the Bryant contract may not age that gracefully. He has […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been perennial World Series contenders for much of the past decade, and now with Freddie Freeman in the fold, starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw sees that the bar has once again been raised for the team. “Obviously the expectations are higher now, but that’s fun,” Kershaw said at Dodgers spring training […]

The Colorado Rockies turned heads on Wednesday when they came to terms with veteran outfielder Kris Bryant on a seven-year, $182 million deal. The signing surprised many, including St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado. “They must see something going on with their team and think they can compete,” Arenado said at Cardinals spring training […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers easily have one of the best rosters in all of baseball. They were hoping they could also get former All-Star pitcher Trevor Bauer back this season, strengthening their rotation. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts appeared on The Rich Eisen Show Thursday, and left a strong remark regarding the potential future of Bauer […]

The New York Mets are going for it all. They spent big in free agency, namely on Max Scherzer and Starling Marte, and swung a trade for Oakland A’s standout Chris Bassitt. It’s clear that they are looking to make a deep run in the playoffs. The offseason moves from the Mets brought in players […]

The San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers, two of the oldest and most intense rivals in all of baseball, are both among the best teams in the league. After enjoying a season where they were nearly even in terms of dominance, the scales are tipping in the Dodgers’ favor. Los Angeles made a huge […]

With or without Freddie Freeman, Los Angeles Dodgers were still going to be a very good team. But since they were able to lure the California native away from the Atlanta Braves with a big contract, they will be so much better. Freeman replaces the hitting in their lineup that was vacated when Corey Seager […]

The Boston Red Sox struck out on a big splash when Freddie Freeman signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Sox had been in pursuit for a while but ultimately lost the star first baseman to the flashy team in his home state. Now that Freeman is heading to the West Coast, the Red Sox […]

Freddie Freeman finally got his wish on Wednesday night as the Los Angeles Dodgers handed him a six-year, $162 million deal, making this team immediate World Series favorites. While it’s no secret that Freeman was keen on returning to the Atlanta Braves, it appears they were just not willing to give him a six-year extension. […]

It took until the very end of the offseason but with Spring Training games slated to start on Thursday, Freddie Freeman has officially signed a multi-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The deal is reportedly worth $162 million over the course of 6 years, per Bob Nightengale. Freeman had been linked to LA since […]

Freddie Freeman has been the talk of the offseason! The Braves, Yankees, and Dodgers were the projected favorites to be fighting over him in the end. However, Atlanta decided to go with Matt Olson instead and New York opted to sign a cheaper option in Anthony Rizzo, leaving the Dodgers as the only one remaining […]

The Chicago White Sox are the team to beat in the American League Central. But in 2022, they have more than winning the division on their mind. After making the postseason in each of the past two years, the White Sox have World Series aspirations entering this season. There is no doubting the fact that […]

The New York Yankees have had a confusing offseason to say the least. On one hand, they have added some valuable pieces through trade while surrendering capable big league talent in the process. They also re-signed Anthony Rizzo instead of pursuing Freddie Freeman in free agency. And that is where the confusion stems from. New […]

Carlos Correa has been linked to MLB juggernauts such as the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Houston Astros. And that makes sense, since they are all competitive teams that feature the money to pay him. But according to Ben Verlander of Fox Sports, the Baltimore Orioles have emerged as a potential suitor for […]

The Buffalo Bills featured a top-tier defense in 2021 which recently grew even stronger thanks to their recent signing of linebacker Von Miller. The Bills defense was already elite and the Miller acquisition only makes them more intimidating. It will be quite the change for Miller, given the fact that he has only played in Denver […]

The San Francisco Giants made a splash in MLB free agency on Wednesday, locking down a deal to sign outfielder Joc Pederson. Jon Morosi reported that Pederson and the Giants had agreed to terms on a contract that would bring the 29-year-old back to the NL West, where he spent the first seven seasons of […]

Kris Bryant is heading to the Rockies! The Colorado Rockies made a move on Friday to shock the MLB world by signing the 30-year old third baseman/outfielder to a 7-year deal worth $182 million dollars, per Jeff Passan. Bryant was one of the most sought over free agents on the open market this offseason and […]

The Kansas City Royals made a signing on Wednesday that fans will absolutely love. In a surprise move, the Royals signed veteran starting pitcher Zack Greinke to a one-year contract in MLB free agency, according to Ken Rosenthal. Greinke will be reuniting with the club where he started his MLB career, completing his lap around […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ General Manager Andrew Friedman appeared on MLB Network to discuss offseason moves on Wednesday. MLB Network analyst Brian Kenny finished off the interview by asking Friedman about the team’s level of interest in free agent Freddie Freeman. It is safe to say that his response confirmed Los Angeles’s desire to add him […]

After the Atlanta Braves traded for Matt Olson and locked him down on an eight-year extension, it’s now a foregone conclusion that Freddie Freeman will be moving on. As his free agency decision looms, the 2021 World Series champion took to social media to thank the Braves organization for all the memories over the last […]

The Cincinnati Reds are continuing to shake up the roster, having struck another deal on Wednesday. After dealing Sonny Gray to the Minnesota Twins, and offloading Eugenio Suarez and Jesse Winker to the Mariners, Cincinnati made yet another splash in the trade market. The Reds are reportedly trading relief pitcher Amir Garrett to the Kansas […]

The New York Yankees aren’t expected to sign any of the remaining top-tier free agents this offseason, but that doesn’t rule out a potential blockbuster trade for the Yankees. After acquiring Josh Donaldson and Isiah Kiner-Falefa from the Twins, the Yankees could look to upgrade the starting rotation in a deal with the A’s. Oakland […]

The Toronto Blue Jays made some big moves this offseason in order to contend for the World Series, the latest being the trade for Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman. The acquisition of Chapman dramatically shakes up the AL East, and one anonymous Yankees player didn’t hide his true feelings when reacting to the deal. […]

The Atlanta Braves heroically won a World Series title in 2021 and a big reason for their success was Eddie Rosario, who absolutely raked in the playoffs. By no surprise, the Braves are bringing back their postseason hero on a two-year, $18 million deal: The Braves announced signing Eddie Rosario to a 2-year, $18M contract […]

When it comes to huge 2021 offseason moves, it seems that there’s never enough for the Toronto Blue Jays. After taking two of the biggest free-agent pitchers off the market and trading for star third baseman Matt Chapman, they’re looking to add one more star to their infield and become a superteam. According to Ken […]

Freddie Freeman is one of the hottest names left in MLB Free Agency and after the Atlanta Braves traded for Matt Olson, that means Freeman will most certainly be signing elsewhere. The Los Angeles Dodgers, Tampa Bay Rays, and Boston Red Sox appear to be the last teams in the mix for the 2021 World […]

The Toronto Blue Jays made a serious splash on Wednesday, trading for Oakland Athletics third basemen Matt Chapman. With an already exciting core of Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, George Springer, and others, the Jays just got even better on both sides of the ball. In the process, however, they did give up three top-30 […]

The Boston Red Sox went from the Wild Card Game to the ALCS last season, making a triumphant return to the postseason after a disappointing 2020 campaign. Unfortunately, one of their best players won’t be available right away to help them get back to the doorstep of the World Series. When addressing reporters at spring […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are making another big wave in the offseason, as they have reportedly just made a deal with free-agent slugger Kyle Schwarber, according to Jon Heyman of the MLB Network. Phillies and Kyle Schwarber have a deal @JSalisburyNBCS and @Ken_Rosenthal on it — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) March 16, 2022 Schwarber has been among […]

The San Diego Padres were hit with a major blow when Fernando Tatis Jr. reported to Spring Training with a broken wrist that will keep him out for up to three months. The Padres are now trying to make a big splash in free agency to help soften the blow of the injury. It was […]

The Chicago Cubs have been rather quiet in free agency up to this point. While there have been rumors of a push for Carlos Correa, signs are now pointing to Correa returning to the Houston Astros. However, it looks like the Cubs might have finally made a splash by signing Japanese star Seiya Suzuki. Reports […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were inches away from making the playoffs last season. They went all-in on this offseason to upgrade their roster. After making big splashes in the pitching market with Kevin Gausman and Yusei Kikuchi, they have added a star position player to their lineup. According to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi, the Blue […]

The New York Yankees got their first baseman as the team re-signed former all-star Anthony Rizzo on Tuesday evening, per Bob. Nightengale. The deal is listed at two years and will be between $30-$35 million dollars according to Nightengale on Twitter. The Yankees have been in the market for a left-handed bat to balance out […]

Major League Baseball has been undergoing plenty of transitions as of late between the lockout and various rule changes. However, it appears as if the league is not done attempting to add new rules to the game. MLB is reportedly experimenting two new rules in the Atlantic League this year, per Fabian Ardaya on Twitter.  The […]