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The San Diego Padres had their most successful season since 1998, when they lost the World Series, in 2022, when they won 89 games and went all the way to the NLCS, where they lost to the streaking Philadelphia Phillies. The Padres can’t help but push their chips into the table, as they sent away […]

The San Diego Padres have spent this winter chasing a major superstar. After missing out on Trea Turner and Aaron Judge, they finally have their man. The Padres are in agreement with shortstop Xander Bogaerts on a massive 11-year, $280 million contract. While it is early on in this particular news cycle, we are learning […]

Another huge domino has fallen in MLB free agency, with the San Diego Padres landing shortstop Xander Bogaerts, who last played for the Boston Red Sox. The Padres’ offer is seemingly so irresistible for Bogaerts. After all, it’s for 11 years and worth $280 million. Once officially signed and finalized, the deal will be the […]

Whenever fans think about big market teams, a few immediately come to mind. The New York Yankees. The Boston Red Sox. The Los Angeles Dodgers. But the San Diego Padres, historically a small-market team, are now spending cash like there’s no tomorrow, their latest splurge being an 11-year, $280 million agreement with former Red Sox […]

Xander Bogaerts is heading to the San Diego Padres after agreeing to a massive 11-year deal worth $280 million, and sure enough, Boston Red Sox fans are not happy with the move. It’s much more frustration towards the Red Sox, though, rather than Bogaerts leaving. It’s hard to say no to the kind of money […]

Third time’s the charm for the San Diego Padres. After missing out on top-shelf free agents Aaron Judge and Trea Turner, they managed to nab former Boston Red Sox star Xander Bogaerts. According to MLB insider Jeff Passan, the deal extends for more than a decade, spreading $280 million across 11 seasons in San Diego. […]

Carlos Correa is reportedly receiving plenty of interest in MLB free agency. According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, the Minnesota Twins and San Francisco Giants are potential suitors for the star shortstop. However, Rosenthal adds that the San Diego Padres cannot be dismissed since Xander Bogaerts is in talks about a reunion with the Boston […]

The Boston Red Sox are looking to get back into the playoffs in the 2023 season. But first, they have to lock down franchise star Xander Bogaerts to a new contract. The 30-year-old shortstop is one of the best free agents available and Boston cannot afford to let him leave. MLB Network insider Jon Heyman […]

The San Francisco Giants have lost out on the Aaron Judge sweepstakes. They were in it until the very end when Judge decided to remain with the New York Yankees. Now, the Giants will have to look at other avenues to add star power. They already bolstered their outfield with the addition of Mitch Haniger […]

Xander Bogaerts is still on the market, as other free agent starts have already found new homes in the big leagues. The Boston Red Sox would love to have Bogaerts back, given what the shortstop had done for the team, but if they want to bring back Bogaerts, they surely would have to satisfy the […]

The MLB Winter Meetings are in full gear now, with teams attempting to shake up their rosters for next year. The Chicago Cubs, in particular, have a truly insane scenario in mind for 2023. Their interest in the top shortstops on the market is well known. However, MLB.com reporter Mark Feinsand added a new layer […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks reportedly have a legitimate chance of landing Xander Bogaerts in free agency, per Jon Morosi. “#DBacks among the most serious Xander Bogaerts suitors, as I mentioned today on @MLBNetwork. Bogaerts made his @MLB debut with the #RedSox while Mike Hazen was a top executive in Boston,” Morosi wrote on Twitter.  Mike Hazen could […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly interested in free agent shortstop Xander Bogaerts, per sports analyst Marino Pepen. Boston Red Sox fans are sure to cringe at the idea of Bogaerts potentially landing in LA this offseason. The Dodgers previously acquired former Red Sox star Mookie Betts via trade. Betts could possibly play a role […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were expected to advance deep into the postseason because of the amount of talent they have on their roster. Over the past couple of seasons, the trend has been toward an NLCS appearance at the very least, but they were eliminated in the NLDS by the San Diego Padres. As that […]

Fernando Tatis Jr is still regarded as a crucial piece to the puzzle for the San Diego Padres moving forward. However, his future at shortstop could be in question. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that San Diego is a “surprise team looking for a shortstop.” Heyman added that the Padres “like” shortstop […]

The Minnesota Twins are “getting creative” with their free agency offers to keep shortstop Carlos Correa in Minneapolis, according to a Thursday morning report from FanNation. Minnesota Star-Tribune beat writer La Velle E. Neal III said the team is experimenting with different lengths and total money offered per year. It could take a free agency […]

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers recently commented on a potential extension as well as Xander Bogaerts’ free agency, per Hector Gomez. “For me Xander Bogaerts is a very important player on the team and he has always been here at RedSox,” Devers said. “He’s my friend, he’s my family, so I’d like him to […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to be big spenders in free agency once again. Although numerous reports are linking them to Los Angeles Dodgers star Trea Turner, they also have eyes for Boston Red Sox star Xander Bogaerts. “Phillies are believed to have real interest in Xander Bogaerts,” according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. […]

Xander Bogaerts’ free agency figures to be one of the most compelling storylines of the MLB offseason. The longtime Boston Red Sox All-Star, who has been with the club since the 2013 season, has had a roller coaster ride in terms of his contract negotiations. The four-time All-Star officially opted out of the remaining three […]

Could the Seattle Mariners be in the market for one of the top free agent shortstops? Although J.P. Crawford is Seattle’s shortstop of the future, MLB Network’s Jon Morosi said the Mariners may still pursue middle infield options such as Trea Turner or Xander Bogaerts. “I don’t believe that free agent is going to be […]

The Boston Red Sox are in a bit of a transition period, as they watch the core of the 2018 World Series winning club slowly depart. JD Martinez looks to be on his way out after a successful stint in Boston, while Xander Bogaerts, one of the best all-around shortstops in the league, will surely […]

The Boston Red Sox are considering all options in MLB free agency. And that includes the possibility of shortstop Xander Bogaerts leaving the team. The Red Sox are reportedly scouting the second base market amid Bogaerts’ potential departure, per NBC Sports. Trevor Story signed with Boston last season. After playing shortstop for the first 6 […]

The 2022 offseason will bring a lot of stress to the Boston Red Sox. Numerous key players are hitting the open market, including All-Star shortstop Xander Bogaerts. After the 30-year-old exercised his opt-out, Boston is now at risk of losing him. According to Alex Speier of the Boston Globe, Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim […]

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 Minnesota Twins 2022 season was a pretty big disappointment. Despite some sizable upgrades being made last offseason, the Twins failed to make the playoffs in the American League Central, and finished the campaign with a sub .500 record. The Twins were expected to challenge to win the division, and while they did early on, […]

The Boston Red Sox and superstar Rafael Devers are reportedly working on a contract extension, per MLB insider Yancen Pujols. The Red Sox and Devers have previously discussed a deal. However, Pujols reports that Boston made a “A substantially improved offer” compared to Boston’s prior offer. Pujols did add a catch to the situation, as […]

The Boston Red Sox 2022 season is officially in the books. It was certainly a disappointing season in Boston, and the focus will quickly shift to trying to turn this team into a playoff contender for next season. One of the first things the team has to figure out is deciding whether or not they […]

Despite missing the playoffs with a 77-84 record a year after the Boston Red Sox reached the ALCS, Xander Bogaerts has remained consistent as one of the best hitting shortstops in the league. A dip to his power production numbers notwithstanding, he has posted arguably his best all-around season in 2022, after an impressive improvement […]

Xander Bogaerts’ time with the Boston Red Sox may be coming to an end soon. After talks of a contract extension failed, the star hitter might just walk in free agency. Between that and the team’s disappointing 2022 season, Boston fans are currently not having a good time right now. It might piss them off […]

The Boston Red Sox were not going to let a Tampa Bay Rays fan get away with rookie Tristan Casas’ first home run ball, as vets Xander Bogaerts, Rafael Devers helped retrieve the prized memento in their own ways. But what initially looked like an HR ball hostage crisis turned out to be nothing but […]