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The Houston Astros find themselves at a critical crossroads this offseason. After trading Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs last December, a move that was supposed to reshape the franchise’s future, the organization must now consider an aggressive counter-offensive to bring their former star back to Houston. Tucker is set to become baseball’s most coveted […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are sitting at a critical juncture in their championship window. After pushing the Los Angeles Dodgers to seven games in the 2025 World Series and coming just two outs away from ending their World Series drought, the front office cannot afford to rest on their laurels. The most impactful move they […]

The Baltimore Orioles made the first significant move of the MLB offseason, trading Grayson Rodriguez to the Los Angeles Angels for Taylor Ward. Bringing in Ward helps fill their need for a power-hitting outfielder. But The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon reported that Ward will not stop the Orioles from targeting Kyle Tucker in […]

The 2025-26 MLB free agent pool is stacked with star players. Free agency in baseball is unique because a lot of the best players don’t sign when MLB free agency opens up, unlike in other sports. This year, there are players fresh off a World Series appearance, more star talent coming over from Japan, and […]

The Toronto Blue Jays may be adding one of the most highly sought-after free agents to their roster after a loss in Game 7 of the World Series. According to ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan, the Blue Jays are the leaders in the clubhouse, so to speak, to sign four-time All-Star right fielder Kyle Tucker […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have swung big in several offseasons, only to spin around and whiff a la John Kruk in the 1993 All-Star Game, which is coincidentally the last year this franchise won a championship. But perhaps this winter will truly be different. Following a fantastic campaign that ended agonizingly short of a World […]

There is perhaps no bigger name in the 2026 free agency class than slugger Kyle Tucker. It didn’t take long for his name to get connected to the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. However, the Dodgers may take a different approach as they build their roster. Tucker is sure to command one of […]

The Chicago Cubs enter the 2025 MLB offseason with president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer offering a blunt assessment of the club’s 2025 campaign and what lies ahead. Speaking at the annual GM Meetings in Las Vegas, Hoyer didn’t shy away from linking the Cubs’ offensive success directly to the impact of Kyle Tucker, whose […]

Kyle Tucker had a productive first season with the Chicago Cubs, but now it seems like he may be suiting up for somebody else in 2026. The outfielder with four All-Star nods to his name is one of the best free agents this year. The Cubs certainly want him back, but in recent years, the […]

With the Houston Astros missing out on the playoffs, breaking a long-standing streak, it could be a jolt that the team needs to make some moves in either acquiring talent or trading away players to shed money. As Astros skipper Joe Espada and general manager Dana Brown are expected to return in 2026, they could […]

Even when the Chicago Cubs have a successful season, there is usually a “but” that follows it. For more than 100 years, the “but” was not winning the World Series. Now, after amassing 92 wins and returning to the playoffs in a full 162-game campaign for the first time since 2018, there should be a […]

With rumors swirling about moves the Baltimore Orioles can make in the offseason, the player in scope is star outfielder Kyle Tucker. After the Orioles missed the playoffs, the team is looking to revive its chances of getting back to the postseason with a huge step in the right direction: the acquisition of Tucker. The […]

When it comes to the 2025 MLB free agency class, there is perhaps no bigger name available than outfielder Kyle Tucker. Which makes him signing with the Tampa Bay Rays seemingly unlikely. However, the Rays have a new ownership group spearheaded by Patrick Zapulski. They could look to make a splash as they take over […]

While the pain of their World Series loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers could still be there for the Toronto Blue Jays, they still can’t let their emotions get in the way of their offseason plans. If anything, the frustrating end of their pursuit of a World Series ring in 2025 could further fan the […]

The offseason has officially started, and the New York Yankees are expected to be active following their ALDS exit last month. Chris Kirschner of The Athletic recently listed outfielder Kyle Tucker as the best free agent fit for New York this winter. “In short, Tucker is clearly the best offensive player available. In the past […]

The Chicago Cubs notched their most wins in a Regular Season (92) since going 95-68 back in 2018. It was also the Cubs’ first Wild Card berth since then (excluding 2020), so fans in Chicago are certainly feeling hopefully about their future with a young cast of stars. One breakthrough player in outfielder Kyle Tucker, […]

A 92-70 record was good enough for the Chicago Cubs to clinch a spot in the NL playoff bracket. After a three-game Wild Card series win over the San Diego Padres, the Cubs squared off against their division rivals, the Milwaukee Brewers, in an NL Division Series (NLDS) matchup. Chicago lost in five games to […]

Fresh off their second consecutive World Series triumph, the Los Angeles Dodgers are already looking forward to a threepeat. As the upcoming MLB free agency period approaches, rumors are swirling on how Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman will look to improve the current roster. One rumored target is the consensus number one free […]

After reaching the World Series in 2024, many expected the New York Yankees to do the same thing in 2025. However, a 94-68 record led to the Yankees losing a division tiebreaker to the Toronto Blue Jays, who in turn won the AL East. After surviving a three-game AL Wild Card series versus the Boston […]

A 96-66 regular season led to an NL East title and first-round postseason bye for the Philadelphia Phillies. Their reward for their efforts was an NL Division Series tilt against the NL West title-holding Los Angeles Dodgers. Many expected it to be a heavyweight clash. However, the Phillies failed to live up to their side […]

The MLB free agency signing period will begin on Nov. 6 at 5 p.m. ET. There are some big-name players set to hit the open market, and with all of the record-breaking contracts that have been handed out in recent years, some huge deals will surely be agreed upon. This is especially true because the […]

The World Series has come and gone, so players with expiring contracts are officially free agents. The MLB free agent signing period starts on Nov. 6 at 5 p.m. ET. Some big-name players will be plucked off the market right away, but there will be plenty of great players who don’t sign until deep into […]

The Chicago Cubs made an improbable run to the playoffs before losing to the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS. Now with the offseason here, the question begs: What will happen to Kyle Tucker? Already, there have been talks about him entering free agency. Plus, there are rumblings about him potentially being snatched up by the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have cemented their place in baseball history by becoming the first team since 2000 to capture back-to-back World Series championships. Their thrilling Game 7 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, featuring dramatic late-inning heroics from Will Smith and Miguel Rojas, proved that their dynasty is alive and well. However, as the […]

The Chicago Cubs made one of the boldest moves of the past offseason, landing All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in a blockbuster deal with the Houston Astros. In exchange, the Cubs gave up infielder Isaac Paredes, right-hander Hayden Wesneski, and top prospect Cam Smith. Smith ranks as MLB Pipeline’s No. 73 overall talent. The Cubs made […]

While the Los Angeles Dodgers are still in the middle of a World Series run, with their spot in the sport’s grandest game secured with a 4-0 sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers, that hasn’t stopped the team from being mentioned in rumors surrounding one of the top free agents in the game: Chicago Cubs slugger […]

The Chicago Cubs swung for the fences over the offseason, landing Kyle Tucker in a blockbuster trade with the Houston Astros. Tucker helped Chicago reach the playoffs for the first time in five years when the team secured a Wild Card berth. However, the Cubs fell short in the NLDS, losing to their division rivals, […]

The 2025 MLB offseason has turned its focus toward one of the league’s most intriguing questions — will Kyle Tucker’s 2026 free agency still command a $400 million contract after his uneven finish to 2025? Once viewed as a near lock for a record-setting deal, Tucker’s late-season decline and injuries have clouded the outlook for […]

The Chicago Cubs went all-in on the 2025 season, trading for Kyle Tucker in the final year of the All-Star right fielder’s contract. While the splashy move helped the team reach the playoffs for the first time in five years, Chicago fell short of the ultimate goal. The Cubs were ousted in the NLDS by […]

The Philadelphia Phillies’ postseason ended far sooner than the team wanted it to. Rob Thomson could not fight back against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Divisional Series. With an important offseason looming, the futures of Kyle Schwarber and others are in the air. One insider wants the team to pursue Kyle Tucker, […]

The Chicago Cubs’ season came to an end after losing their National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Cubs fought back from a 2-0 deficit to force a Game 5 but fell short, losing 3-1 at American Family Field. The Cubs acquired Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros in December 2024, with the […]

The Chicago Cubs fell short against the Milwaukee Brewers in Saturday’s winner-take-all NLDS finale. The Cubs came back from an 0-2 hole when the series shifted to Chicago. The crowd at Wrigley Field provided a boost as the team forced a decisive Game 5. But the Brewers are moving on after holding the Cubs to […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers await the winner of the Milwaukee Brewers- Chicago Cubs NL Division Series (NLDS), the hot stove has already begun to rumble. The Dodgers are looking to go back-to-back as World Series champions. They’ve already punched their ticket to yet another NL Championship Series (NLCS). Now, rumors have circulated that Los […]

Chicago is bursting with momentum after the Cubs evened the score with the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS. On Saturday, the Cubs have a chance to pull off a comeback from 2-0 and move on to the NLCS and face the LA Dodgers. Following their 6-0 Game 2 win at Wrigley Field, Kyle Tucker gave […]

The Chicago Cubs are now facing playoff elimination. After losing 7-3 on Monday night to the Milwaukee Brewers, the Cubs are down 0-2 in the best-of-five NLDS series. With the team facing elimination, fans will point fingers. As the team hopes to stave off elimination on Wednesdays, these are the Cubs that need to take […]

After missing the playoffs for the fourth year in a row, the San Francisco Giants decided to move on from manager Bob Melvin. Who they decide to replace him with will severely impact San Francisco’s immediate and future outlook. But at least on paper, the Giants look like a team that wants to compete. They […]

Indeed, emotions are running high for the Chicago Cubs as they take on the San Diego Padres in the NL Wild Card series. As a result, the Cubs are looking to lean on omens to keep them focused on the task at hand. Before the start of Game 1 on Tuesday, Cubs slugger Kyle Tucker […]

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor joined the 30-30 club on Thursday. He became the fifth player to reach the 30-30 mark in 2025, setting a new MLB single-season record. Now the club has a new member. Pete Crow-Armstrong belted his 30th home run of the season in the Chicago Cubs’ series opener against the […]

As the Chicago Cubs will face the San Diego Padres in the NL Wild Card game, the team will need as many reinforcements as possible, with the team looking to make some noise. With the rumors around the return of Cubs star Kyle Tucker, it turns out fans won’t have to wait long at all […]