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The New York Mets may have caught the biggest fish in free agency when they signed Juan Soto to a record-setting 15-year, $765 million deal that could be worth as much as $805 million, but their offseason maneuvering is far from over. In addition to having to sign a few more starting pitchers, especially following […]

Roki Sasaki is looking like the next big thing coming out of Japan, and all MLB teams seem to be head over heels for the 23-year-old starting pitcher. And it’s not like Sasaki is ticketed to join a big-market team, as he is subject to the league’s amateur signing rules due to his age — […]

As MLB free-agency dominoes continue to fall, Teoscar Hernandez has yet to find his long-term home. But as he looks around, the most likely scenario sees Hernandez returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Los Angeles opened some eyes when they signed fellow outfielder Michael Conforto to a $17 million contract. Furthermore, teams like the Boston […]

The Boston Red Sox found their ace when they landed Garrett Crochet in a trade with the Chicago White Sox. However, that doesn’t mean Boston is done adding to their pitching rotation. Instead, the Red Sox have shown interest in long-time Baltimore Orioles pitcher John Means, via Chris Cotillo of MassLive. While not as groundbreaking […]

Juan Soto recently agreed to a $765 million contract with the New York Mets. Soto, who spent the 2024 season with the New York Yankees, issued a message to his old team while speaking to reporters on Thursday, via Yankees Videos on X, formerly Twitter. “I want to say thank you,” Soto said. “I actually […]

Newly signed San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames is already making waves in the Bay Area, and not just for what he plans to do on the field. During his introductory press conference, Adames delivered a powerful message that will fire up Giants fans — and perhaps serve as a rallying cry for the offseason. […]

After Max Fried’s signing with the New York Yankees, Corbin Burnes is the undisputed top pitcher on the MLB free agency market, which very well may create a bidding war. And the Toronto Blue Jays and San Francisco Giants are reportedly willing to pay a hefty price to sign Burnes. But while Toronto and San […]

For much of the start of the offseason, things seemed eerily similar for the Boston Red Sox. They were in the running for big names like Juan Soto and Max Fried, but ultimately ended up falling just short when all was said and done. For fans of the team, it was a tale that had […]

The New York Yankees lost Juan Soto to the New York Mets in free agency. Their deal was close to the 15-year, $765 million contract that ended up winning the sweepstakes. Reports surfaced in the following days that the Amazins offered him a suite for every home game, something that pushed them over the edge. […]

The San Diego Padres came oh so close to making it back to the NLCS in 2024, only falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the end. They managed to achieve this despite deciding to trade Juan Soto away prior to the start of the season, and as things stand, they are looking like one […]

The New York Yankees signed Max Fried to the biggest contract ever given to a left-handed pitcher. His eight-year deal worth $218 million was the first domino in Brian Cashman’s Plan B after losing Juan Soto. It was not an easy negotiation, however, as there was a big competitor. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported that […]

On Wednesday, the Boston Red Sox commenced step one of their grand offseason roster remodeling plan by pulling off a blockbuster trade with the Chicago White Sox for All-Star left-handed starting pitcher Garrett Crochet. It may have been Crochet’s first full season in the starting rotation, but his elite production in 2024 buoyed by an […]

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox have been two of the most aggressive teams this offseason, both in free agency and on the trade market. In the aftermath of losing out on the Juan Soto sweepstakes, both the Yankees and Red Sox have shifted their attention towards the pitching market — with the […]

Juan Soto’s decision to join the New York Mets in free agency is continuing to cause a major fuss in the MLB world, with the New York Yankees fanbase reeling from the loss of the 26-year-old right fielder. In the end, Soto decided to join the Mets because they pulled out all the stops and […]

After adding Max Fried to their rotation on Tuesday, the New York Yankees continued to bolster their pitching staff in free agency. Their most recent move–bringing a familiar face back to their bullpen. The Yankees re-signed Jonathan Loaisiga to a one-year deal with a team option for 2026 according to ESPN’s Jorge Castillo. Loaisiga has […]

While the New York Yankees came up short in their bid to re-sign Juan Soto, they did land Max Fried on a massive eight-year, $218 million contract. With more money to spend, the Yankees have now set their sights on landing another big fish. Buzz is growing connecting the Yankees to Alex Bregman, via Bryan […]

The Baltimore Orioles may be pivoting to Plan B as their hopes of reuniting with ace Corbin Burnes continue to dwindle. According to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, the Orioles are exploring a potential trade for Padres right-hander Dylan Cease. “The Orioles are among the teams interested in trading for Padres RHP Dylan Cease. As […]

Roki Sasaki is one of the most sought-after free-agent pitchers of this year’s offseason; from the moment that his posting was announced, many teams have expressed their desire to sign the 23-year-old right-handed starting pitcher — with the Seattle Mariners being among the talented Japanese international’s most prominent suitors. The Mariners may not be the […]

The winter meetings are underway in the MLB, and one team folks are keeping an eye on is the St. Louis Cardinals, as they are expected to trade away star third baseman Nolan Arenado in the near future. And yet, while a rebuild may be on the horizon for the Cardinals, that doesn’t mean they […]

A few of the top free-agent starting pitchers are already off the market, with lefties Blake Snell and Max Fried signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees, respectively, on deals that amount to a total of $390 million. These deals should put a huge smile on Corbin Burnes’ face, as not only […]

The 2024 season could not have gone any worse for a Texas Rangers team that was defending its World Series crown. Struck by the injury bug over and over again, the Rangers fell flat last season, finishing out of the playoffs entirely with a disappointing 78-84 record. But Texas isn’t about to lick its wounds, […]

The San Francisco Giants signed Willy Adames to kick off MLB free agency. He signed a seven-year, $182 million deal after a great season with the Milwaukee Brewers. He now joins a team that had only 80 wins last season but has high expectations for 2025. Giants ace Logan Webb texted Susan Slusser of the […]

The Colorado Rockies are stuck between a rock and a hard place; they don’t have much financial wiggle room, operating under a relatively shoestring budget, and they’re coming off a 2024 season in which they lost 101 games. The good news is that the Rockies’ farm system is rapidly improving, although they may not yet […]

Chiba Lotte, Roki Sasaki‘s Japanese team, posted the pitching phenom this week, meaning the 23-year-old will soon begin meeting with Major League Baseball teams. While the usual MLB heavy hitters like the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers will surely make their pitches, Sasaki’s agent gave some real hope to small and mid-market teams. […]

Veteran pitcher Nathan Eovaldi is returning to Arlington, Texas, with MLB insider Robert Murray reporting that the 34-year-old two-time All-Star has agreed to a new deal with the American League West division club. “BREAKING: Free-agent pitcher Nathan Eovaldi and the Texas Rangers are in agreement on a contract, according to sources familiar with the deal,” […]

Teoscar Hernandez remains a free agent as the MLB Winter Meetings roll on, and even though the Los Angeles Dodgers remain firmly in the mix to retain his services, fans might want to brace for bad news. Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman spoke to reporters on Tuesday and said he was “hopeful” the […]

The New York Yankees have made their first free-agency move by signing pitcher Max Fried. After missing out on Juan Soto, Brian Cashman has kicked off plan B. The former Atlanta Braves pitcher is locked in for eight years at $218 million, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. “BREAKING: Left-hander Max Fried and the New York Yankees […]

Five months after the Toronto Blue Jays traded reliever Yimi Garcia at the trade deadline, the two parties have reunited. Toronto signed the 34-year-old Garcia to a two-year contract worth $15 million on Tuesday, according to KPRC2 reporter Ari Alexander. The deal represents a salary bump for Garcia, who initially signed with the club in […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone admitted that it hurt to see Juan Soto leave his team to sign with the cross-town rival New York Mets. Boone spoke with the media in a press conference at the MLB Winter Meetings on Tuesday where he tried to turn his focus toward next season as the Yankees […]

Max Fried has been linked to a number of different teams in MLB free agency. The former Atlanta Braves star is among the top available free agents. Now that Juan Soto has agreed to a contract with the New York Mets, the attention has shifted to stars such as Fried, Corbin Burnes and Roki Sasaki. […]

The Boston Red Sox are rumored to be getting the inside track on signing starting pitcher Walker Buehler, per MLB Trade Rumors. Buehler is one of several strong arms available in Major League Baseball free agency this offseason. He just won a World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Buehler is getting strong interest from […]

Baseball executives are no strangers to responding to trade and free agency rumors. Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris just had the pleasure of doing it on live television, immediately after hearing said rumor. The hilarious incident happened Monday night when Harris joined the MLB Network crew for a live interview during the […]

Fresh off of signing pitcher Luis Severino to a $67 million contract, the Athletics are looking to add more pitching. According to a report from The Athletic, the team is looking for one more starting pitcher, though not one of the same caliber as Severino. Sources told Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon that the team […]

The Baltimore Orioles are rumored to be looking for pitching, after the club recently signed outfielder Tyler O’Neill. Baltimore is looking to possibly add Garrett Crochet from the White Sox, but that’s not looking likely. The Orioles are also taking a look at Nathan Eovaldi and Jack Flaherty, per The Athletic. Eovaldi spent the last […]

After the departure of Juan Soto, the New York Yankees will need to pivot to other options to upgrade the offense, and Houston Astros staples, Kyle Tucker and Alex Bregman, are reportedly on their radar, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. “Left field is another area of need, though sources say the Yankees could look […]

The Houston Astros are eager to retain free agent Alex Bregman, who is seeking a contract worth over $200 million. As of Thursday, the Astros’ reported offer stood at $156 million. Astros General Manager Dana Brown addressed the situation outside the winter meetings in Dallas, confirming the team’s ongoing efforts to re-sign Bregman. “I’m optimistic […]

The New York Mets have landed Juan Soto, the biggest prize in free agency, giving him the largest contract in all of professional sports: $765 million for 15 years, a full $100-million more than what the Dodgers gave Shohei Ohtani. Additionally, the Mets’ offer just beat the Yankees’ own deal by only inches, as Soto’s […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have shown that they are not willing to rest on their laurels even after winning the 2024 World Series trophy. They have been among the busiest teams this offseason to this point; in addition to pulling off the blockbuster signing of Blake Snell, they also added a significant outfield piece in […]

The New York Yankees came up short in the Juan Soto sweepstakes, with the star outfielder opting to sign a record-breaking deal with the New York Mets on Sunday instead of returning to the Bronx. Now, the Yankees face the challenge of shifting their focus to alternative options, despite the difficulty of finding a player […]