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A number of MLB stars recently made huge free agency decisions. Xander Bogaerts, Jacob deGrom, Carlos Correa, and Carlos Rodon have all officially opted out of their contracts and entered free agency, per Jon Heyman and MLBPA. These 4 All-Stars join a group of players including Trea Turner, Dansby Swanson, and plenty of other attention-catching […]

The Chicago Cubs last won the World Series in 2016 with a star-studded bunch that beat the Cleveland Indians in seven games. Unfortunately, the core of that squad is no more, with guys such as Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant, Javier Baez, and Kyle Schwarber all elsewhere. Willson Contreras might also follow them out the door […]

The Seattle Mariners surprised the MLB world by snapping a 21-year postseason drought that was previously the longest among the four major American sports. It ended on a disappointing note as they could not win a game against the dominant Houston Astros in the ALDS. Even with the unfortunate sweep, this young squad absorbed priceless […]

Will the Los Angeles Dodgers sign Carlos Correa? According to the New York Post, LA could have interest in the shortstop. The Dodgers would reportedly love to re-sign free agent Trea Turner. But should Turner choose to leave, LA will need to consider all of their options. Dodgers fans may be surprised to hear that […]

The defending World Series Champions Atlanta Braves faced the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS this season. The Braves were the heavy favorites entering the postseason, but the Phillies dealt a massive upset to the defending champs, which surprised many baseball fans. The youngsters of Atlanta seemed to crumble under pressure, especially when the raucous Philadelphia […]

When Carlos Correa signed with the Minnesota Twins last offseason, almost everyone expected him to opt-out of his deal following the 2022 campaign. Sure enough, the shortstop will reportedly opt-out with MLB free agency on the horizon. The Twins do plan on re-pursuing him but there’s a catch, per Jon Heyman of the New York […]

It’s common knowledge that Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa is looking for a long-term extension with whoever is willing to pay him a bag. And while the former Houston Astros star loves being in the Twin Cities, he has decided to opt out of his $35.1 million player option and test free agency this winter, […]

Carlos Correa loves being a member of the Minnesota Twins. He wants to be with the organization for the distant future, but the shortstop is also searching for a long-term extension. That’s why he’s likely to opt out of his $35.1 million player option and hit free agency while hoping the Twins front up with […]

The Minnesota Twins disappointing 2022 season will conclude with them missing out on the playoffs, despite the upgrades they made this offseason, and the fact that they play in the weakened American League Central. One of the upgrades they made in free agency last offseason involved signing star shortstop Carlos Correa. Correa came over from […]

Carlos Correa of the Minnesota Twins will be one of the top free agents when Major League players are eligible to sign free-agent  contracts five days after the World Series ends. Correa signed with the Twins after the conclusion of the 2021 season, but it was just a one-year deal. This time around, Correa is […]

The Minnesota Twins have just lost a ticket to the MLB postseason. They might also be on the verge of losing their best player of the 2022 MLB season, with Carlos Correa dropping an intriguing hint on his future with franchise. When Correa recently spoke about how the Twins can keep him from leaving in […]

The 68-67 Minnesota Twins are still in the thick of the playoff hunt, as they are only two games off division leaders Cleveland Guardians. The Twins’ marquee offseason addition, shortstop Carlos Correa, who signed a 3-year, $105.3 million deal back in March has done everything he can to keep the Twins afloat despite a down […]

The Minnesota Twins are smack dab in the middle of arguably the most competitive division race as we near the end of the 2022 season. The Twins are right alongside both the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox in the race for the top spot in the American League Central, and with less than a […]

Minnesota Twins pitcher Chris Archer got completely and brutally honest on teammate Carlos Correa in a recent interview with Chris Rose. Rose asked Archer if he and Correa, who was formerly a member of the Houston Astros, ever discussed the Astros cheating scandal. And Archer did not provide a generic answer, per Chris Rose Sports. […]

The Minnesota Twins are doing everything they can to shed their image as an overall loser. They have been known as a playoff disappointment in recent memory, and that’s only when they can actually make the postseason. After making one of the biggest splashes of the offseason with Carlos Correa and making moves at the […]

The Minnesota Twins are looking to take care of business in the regular season before turning their attention to the offseason, but there’s a huge move that needs to be addressed ahead of the 2023 campaign. Star shortstop Carlos Correa could potentially hit free agency again after this season due to the options in his […]

The MLB regular season is entering its final months. The postseason races are heating up and contenders are gearing up for the stretch run. But that doesn’t mean players and teams aren’t preparing for MLB free agency as well. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, both Justin Verlander and Carlos Correa are […]

The Chicago Cubs are in the midst of a rebuild. However, they may be looking to contend soon. They have a promising core of young prospects rising through the minor leagues, and they recently added former Cleveland Guardians slugger Franmil Reyes. But MLB insider Ken Rosenthal reported that the Cubs will be looking to make even […]

The Minnesota Twins were a busy organization ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline, and their front office’s work on the phones has left the team with a bolstered pitching staff. Among the moves made by the Twins was the acquisition of starter Tyler Mahle from the Cincinnati Reds, which sounded like music to the […]

Rumors have been swirling in reference to a potential Xander Bogaerts extension in Boston with the Red Sox. However, nothing has come to fruition. Bogaerts possesses an opt-out clause in his contract with many expect him to exercise following the 2022 campaign. And there will be no shortage of suitors for the All-Star shortstop. According […]

Carlos Correa shocked the MLB world when he left the mighty Houston Astros for the Minnesota Twins this past offseason. Correa signed a three-year, $105 million deal with opt-outs after the first two seasons, so he could very well hit free agency again this upcoming offseason. The Chicago Cubs had some conversations with Correa, but […]

Byron Buxton clubbed a home run in the Minnesota Twins 3-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Monday. The superstar outfielder’s homer led the Twins to the win, as the team now holds a 3.5 game lead in the AL Central. Buxton revealed a team-wide mentality in regards to Minnesota’s game plan when playing away […]

The Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies look like long shots to make serious noise this season after getting off to sluggish starts. The Phillies already parted ways with Joe Girardi not even a third of the way into the season, and it seems as if the team is setting its sights on the offseason. The latest […]

The Minnesota Twins have been dealt a tough hand with injuries recently, as the likes of Joe Ryan, Chris Paddack and Royce Lewis have all been shelved, with Max Kepler also sustaining an injury. Star shortstop Carlos Correa, who was not in the lineup for Monday’s game against the Detroit Tigers, received a brutal update […]

The Houston Astros moved on from longtime shortstop and franchise hero Carlos Correa this past offseason, as the free agent signed on with the Minnesota Twins, marking the end of his seven-year tenure with Houston. While many expected there to be a crater-sized hole at shortstop in Houston following Correa’s departure, that hasn’t been the […]

The Minnesota Twins optioned top prospect Royce Lewis to Triple-A St. Paul to make room on the Twins roster for Carlos Correa. Correa is returning from a finger injury and Lewis was originally called up as a replacement. However, the move to demote him comes as a surprise given his strong performance on the big […]

Injury concerns have been the Minnesota Twins main problem so far in 2022. Other than that, things have gone rather swimmingly. They have received impressive performances from unprecedented players and Minnesota currently leads the AL Central. However, there has been criticism in regards to the way the Twins have handled superstar Byron Buxton. Buxton has […]

Minnesota Twins fans and players couldn’t help but dread the worst when superstar Carlos Correa was hit in the finger by a pitch earlier this season. The talented shortstop was placed on the injured list shortly after and there was no set timetable. But Correa seemingly avoided the worst. Manager Rocco Baldelli announced that the […]

Minnesota Twins 2017 first overall pick Royce Lewis has had a relatively slow development in the minor leagues. At the same time, he is still just 22-years old. And he displayed every bit of his potential in the Twins victory over the Guardians on Friday night. Lewis not only hit his first career home run […]

The Minnesota Twins are off to a roaring start in 2022, jumping out to a lead in the AL Central at 18-11. Unfortunately, things may not be so easy for the team over the next few weeks, as they’re set to lose a pair of key players to the IL. On Tuesday, the Twins announced […]

The Minnesota Twins are set to host the Houston Astros for a three-game series beginning on Tuesday, although Carlos Correa may not be available to play in the opener against his former team. Correa has been sidelined since being hit in the finger by a pitch during the Twins’ May 7 road matchup against the […]

Houston Astros’ up-and-coming rookie shortstop Jeremy Peña has been met with a lot of praise to this point in his young career. No praise may be higher than the praise he received from teammate and future Hall of Fame pitcher Justin Verlander on Friday. Verlander, while speaking with reporters in the Houston locker room, supported […]

Carlos Correa’s start with the Minnesota Twins has taken an unfortunate turn. The former first overall pick and All-Star will miss time due to a finger fracture. The Twins had outmaneuvered every other team to land the superstar shortstop but his injury will sideline him. The Twins shouldn’t fear too much, though. Losing Correa will […]

The Minnesota Twins’ season has encountered an unfortunate roadblock. After their signing of star shortstop Carlos Correa, the team seemed to be on the right track. They were sitting pretty at first place in the AL Central. All signs seemed to point at them breaking their long playoff streak this season. Unfortunately for them, their […]

Jeremy Peña came into his first season with the Houston Astros with massive shoes to fill. The young shortstop was taking Carlos Correa’s place after the All-Star left to sign with the Minnesota Twins. Having an understudy on the way can sometimes turn veteran athletes away. Correa, though, embraced the newcomer and worked with him. Peña […]

Everyone in the MLB World was stunned when Carlos Correa signed with the Minnesota Twins this offseason. It seemed as if it was a foregone conclusion that Correa would head to a big market such as New York or Philadelphia, or possibly even return to Houston. People are equally as confident that Correa’s stay in […]

A potential American League playoff preview took place over the weekend as the Houston Astros hosted the Toronto Blue Jays. The series did not disappoint as each contest during the 3-game set was decided by just one run. After the Blue Jays took Friday and Saturday’s matchups, the Astros roared back with an 8-7 victory […]

The Minnesota Twins defeated the Chicago White Sox in an exhilarating fashion. Byron Buxton launched a moon shot to walk the game off in the 10th inning for his second home run of the day and sixth in 10 games this season. The walk-off blast is another feather in Buxton’s cap. The 28-year-old is posting […]

Carlos Correa was one of the most coveted free agents this offseason. The Minnesota Twins landing him shocked the baseball world and gave them another perennial MVP candidate alongside Byron Buxton. Correa showed them right away that he was worth the investment with a monster home run. Correa smacked the ball 458-foot to go yard […]