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Two notable hitters are still without new contracts with Spring Training less than a month away from kicking off. Former National League Most Valuable Player Cody Bellinger and five-time All-Star JD Martinez are still both on the market, each still looking for a new home for the 2024 MLB season (h/t Bob Nightengale of USA […]

It has been surprising to many that outfielder Cody Bellinger is still on the free agent market at this point in the offseason, and MLB insider Jon Heyman said that the Chicago Cubs are the current favorites to sign him and bring him back after a bounce-back 2023 campaign. “Cubs need to make a move,” […]

The baseball offseason is nearing an end with Spring Training right around the corner. Teams across the league have made big moves to improve their rosters. However, rumors claim the Chicago Cubs are a team to watch for the remainder of the offseason. The team may plan to make some big additions in the coming […]

With Shota Imanaga now signed, the Chicago Cubs are forging forward with crafting their perfect 2024 roster. But to Dansby Swanson, the Cubs wouldn’t be perfect without Cody Bellinger. Swanson and his teammates were speaking at 2024’s Cubs Convention. The shortstop had a candid message about Chicago’s Bellinger plans for the upcoming season, via Marquee […]

Where will Cody Bellinger sign? To open MLB free agency, it appeared that the New York Yankees were the favorites to sign Bellinger. Then, however, New York acquired Juan Soto and Alex Verdugo in trades, which decreased the chances of Bellinger ending up with the Yankees. The Toronto Blue Jays are also a team that […]

The Chicago Cubs are apparently weighing their options in free agency right now. That’s at least what’s buzzing in the rumor mill lately. As it turns out, the organization has an interest in Rhys Hoskins, but their interest in Cody Bellinger might be holding up signing the veteran first baseman. The Cubs would like to […]

Cody Bellinger picked the right time for a career renaissance; in 2023, after the Los Angeles Dodgers non-tendered the 2019 NL MVP, the Chicago Cubs signed him to a one-year, $5.5 million deal. And Bellinger promptly tore the cover off the baseball. Now, he is drawing plenty of interest as he makes his return to […]

The San Francisco Giants have missed out on signing a number of notable names in MLB free agency over the past couple of years. However, Giants fans will appreciate the team’s latest free agency odds from Betonline. According to Betonline, the Giants are favored to sign free-agents Blake Snell, Cody Bellinger, and Matt Chapman. It […]

Heading into the MLB offseason, the New York Yankees seemed like the likeliest MLB free-agency destination for Cody Bellinger. The Yankees were linked to Bellinger prior to the 2023 trade deadline, and their need for outfield help made Bellinger the perfect fit. But now, Bellinger’s free-agency outlook is quite different. New York acquired Juan Soto […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa is headed to Toronto. The former New York Yankees infielder and the Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly in agreement on a two-year, $15 million contract, sources tell Robert Murray of FanSided. It has been a frustrating offseason for Blue Jays fans. Toronto was linked to both Juan Soto and Shohei Ohtani, however, Soto […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been heavily involved in the rumor mill to kick off the offseason, and they made a solid under-the-radar move on Tuesday by re-signing Kevin Kiermaier to a one-year, $10.5 million deal. That would seemingly rule them out of the race for one of their rumored top targets, but it turns […]

Only one team was going to be the lucky one to land former Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani. The crosstown Los Angeles Dodgers were the fortunate ones to acquire the reigning AL MVP, but acquiring Ohtani as well as Tyler Glasnow and Manuel Margot will not guarantee the Dodgers an NL pennant or a […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were a finalist to sign Shohei Ohtani in MLB free agency before he ultimately ended up with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The club is now pivoting to other free agents such as Cody Bellinger. In fact, Toronto is reportedly the favorite to sign Bellinger, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Nightengale […]

Stop if you’ve heard this one before: the San Francisco Giants missed out on a highly sought-after free agent in the MLB offseason. This time, it was Shohei Ohtani, and although missing out on the two-way superstar wasn’t ideal, it also wasn’t all that surprising given that the Dodgers were the long-rumored favorite to land […]

Toronto Blue Jays fans are still recovering after Shohei Ohtani chose to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers over Canada’s team last Saturday, inking a $700 million deal with $680 million deferred. The Jays were seen as a serious landing spot until the very end, with a pair of reports falsely indicating that Ohtani was […]

The San Francisco Giants have finally secured a high-level free agent, signing KBO League MVP (South Korea) Jung Hoo Lee to a big contract Tuesday. The move ends their ongoing pursuit of offensive star power, while also disrupting the offseason plans of several other teams. They now turn to an intriguing alternative in the form […]

With Shohei Ohtani off the board, the MLB world’s attention now turns to the other big name free agents. It’s easy to forget amidst the chaos, but there are plenty of other notable FAs still looking for a new team. One of these stars is resurgent Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger. After missing out on […]

While the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays have been the most talked about teams in the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes, the San Francisco Giants have stayed involved. But if the Giants were to miss out on Ohtani, San Francisco has prepared a backup plan. Were Ohtani to sign elsewhere, the Giants would strongly pivot […]

Cody Bellinger’s free agency is currently uncertain. The New York Yankees were initially the favorite to sign Bellinger in free agency. However, he was recently linked to the Seattle Mariners, and a report surfaced on Tuesday stating that the Mariners are rumored to be considering the star outfielder, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network. In […]

Cody Bellinger enjoyed a bounce back season with the Chicago Cubs in 2023. In fact, everything went according to plan for the most part after Bellinger inked a one-year deal with Chicago prior to the ’23 campaign. Bellinger was previously let go by the Los Angeles Dodgers following back-to-back underwhelming seasons. When Bellinger entered free […]

MLB free agency has not produced much news yet. Aaron Nola re-signed with the Philadelphia Phillies, while the New York Mets recently agreed to a contract with former New York Yankees pitcher Luis Severino. Stars such as Shohei Ohtani, Blake Snell, and Cody Bellinger remain unsigned as of this story’s writing, however. So are any […]

The New York Yankees and the San Diego Padres continue talks regarding a possible deal that would send slugger Juan Soto to New York, but the Yankees have also remained engaged with the representatives for free agent center fielder Cody Bellinger, according to Brandon Kuty of The Athletic: “As for Bellinger, the Yankees have so far found his asking […]

It is unclear what the Seattle Mariners’ exact mindset is with MLB free agency already underway. President of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto has concerned some fans with his sugarcoated comments about the team’s current standing and its future. People do not want to settle for another 88-win season, but in order to advance, the organization […]

The New York Yankees have been linked to Cody Bellinger ever since the 2023 MLB trade deadline. The Chicago Cubs ultimately didn’t trade Bellinger, but now the Yankees are expected to pursue him in MLB free agency. However, not everyone in the Yankees organization is sold on the former NL MVP, per MLB insider Jon […]

Cody Bellinger is set to cash in this offseason after a successful 2023 campaign with the Chicago Cubs, and it looks like there is quite a market for his services. The New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants are the presumed frontrunners for Bellinger, and it sounds like they both want to pair him up […]

The New York Yankees have been under fire for their underwhelming 2023 baseball season. The Yankees had a winning 82-80 record, but they missed the MLB Playoffs. Now, New York is signaling their willingness to make moves and improve the team. Brian Cashman commented on the team’s pursuit of Juan Soto, Cody Bellinger, and others. […]

After signing manager Craig Counsell to a massive contract, the Chicago Cubs are gearing up for an even bigger offseason. While that offseason could see Shohei Ohtani come to Chicago, it’s seeming less and less likely that the Cubs will retain Cody Bellinger. Bellinger is fetching wide spread interest across MLB. Due to that interest, […]

Cody Bellinger is the top free-agent bat on the market this offseason outside of Shohei Ohtani, and MLB insider Jon Heyman indicated that it should come down to the incumbent Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants for him. “Cody Bellinger re-established himself as a major star, I think he has the most […]

The New York Yankees did not play well in 2023. Despite entering the season with lofty expectations, New York dealt with injury struggles throughout the campaign. And sure, it is easy to blame the Yankees’ struggles on injuries, but even players that were healthy did not perform up to their typical standards. Now, Aaron Judge […]

As the hot stove season heats up, the New York Yankees find themselves in a pivotal position to reshape their roster and reinvigorate their championship aspirations. Among the marquee names circulating in the MLB free-agency market is Cody Bellinger, a dynamic outfielder whose potential impact could be the missing piece to the Yankees’ World Series […]

The New York Yankees have been listed as a free agency destination for Cody Bellinger. Bellinger, who bounced back in 2023 with the Chicago Cubs following a pair of down seasons, could also return to Chicago. The San Francisco Giants have reportedly emerged as a possible MLB free agency suitor for the outfielder as well, […]

Tuesday was an eventful day for the New York Yankees, as owner Hal Steinbrenner and general manager Brian Cashman spoke, with Cashman’s press conference being very combative, but despite the fireworks and commends that angered the fanbase, the team is reportedly interested in free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger, according to Jon Heyman of the New […]

Cody Bellinger is going to receive interest in free agency following his impressive 2023 bounce back season with the Chicago Cubs. The outfielder should have plenty of teams to choose from. Although most people around the MLB world aren’t anticipating a Bellinger-Los Angeles Dodgers reunion, Betonline’s odds suggest it could be a possibility. The Dodgers’ […]

MLB free agency officially opens up on Monday. Free agent players will be free to sign wherever they want. While not all of the big-name free agents will find new homes on the first day of MLB free agency, there will be plenty of action over the coming weeks, so it’s time to make some […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are looking to acquire free agent CF Cody Bellinger this offseason, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Bellinger is a former MVP with the Los Angeles Dodgers and had a resurgence in 2023 as a member of the Chicago Cubs. He would be quite the addition to an already stacked […]

Cody Bellinger is a free agent once again following the 2023 season. Bellinger’s free agency circumstances are much different compared to last year though. The Los Angeles Dodgers made the decision to move on from Bellinger after the 2022 campaign. The outfielder hit free agency looking to sign with a team and reestablish himself as […]

The Chicago Cubs may be without the services of star Cody Bellinger for the future. Bellinger recently concluded his first season in a Cubs’ uniform after signing a one-year deal with the team in December of 2022; however, a decision that the star recently made may render his time with Chicago very short. On Friday, […]

The AL Central was up for grabs. At the time of the trade deadline, no one had really distanced themselves from each other in that division. The Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox had already thrown in the white flag by then- and they had begun trading contributors for prospects. The Detroit Tigers were […]

The Miami Marlins have not been the most prestigious MLB franchise over their 31-year lifespan. Though they do have two World Series trophies, winning has not been able to be sustained in South Florida. The Marlins have made the postseason only four times in their existence. Two of those were the World Series they won […]