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Japanese baseball superstar Tatsuya Imai enters this MLB Free Agency cycle with rare buzz, and projections now suggest his contract could reach $154 million after being officially posted. Teams see the upside. They see the velocity. And they see a frontline profile built on power, deception, and the promise of immediate impact. That combination has […]

After much anticipation, Brandon Woodruff’s return hit like a burst of good news for the Milwaukee Brewers, yet it pushed Freddy Peralta into a sharper, more complicated spotlight as MLB Free Agency looms. Woodruff walked back onto the mound with the calm confidence of an ace. His presence steadied the team. But it also reset […]

On Tuesday, Trent Grisham decided to accept the qualifying offer worth $22.025 million tendered to him by the New York Yankees as a reward for his career-year in 2025. Grisham became the Yankees’ everyday centerfielder and he made that position his, smashing a career-best 34 home runs and driving in 74 runs on an OPS […]

The New York Yankees fanbase is no stranger to passionate reactions, but Tuesday’s viral video might top them all. Outfielder Trent Grisham surprised fans across the league by securing a one-year, $22 million qualifying offer to return to the Yankees for the 2026 season. The size of the deal—not the decision itself—caught many off guard, […]

The Detroit Tigers made significant changes on Tuesday, designating former closer Jason Foley for assignment amid a major round of Tigers offseason roster moves. The shake-up comes as the club clears space on the 40-man roster ahead of the Rule 5 Draft deadline. Foley, who saved 28 games for the Tigers, last pitched in the […]

New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham decided to accept his $22 million qualifying offer. But that won’t change their free agency plans when it comes to slugger Cody Bellinger. New York plans to continue pursuing Bellinger despite Grisham’s qualifying offer decision, via Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. After a impressive debut with the team, the Yankees […]

The Seattle Mariners and Josh Naylor agreed to a new, massive deal, that will keep him with that club a long time. Naylor agreed to a five-year deal with Seattle, worth $92.5 million. This comes as other Major League Baseball teams including the Pittsburgh Pirates were prepared to throw out millions to sign Naylor. The […]

The Boston Red Sox made another measured offseason move as they sent Luis Guerrero to the Tampa Bay Rays and brought in infielder Tristan Gray, a deal first reported by MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo and later detailed by MLB Network’s Mark Feinsand. The Red Sox also designated first baseman Nathaniel Lowe for assignment to clear space […]

The Boston Red Sox’s free agency conversations took a sharper turn this week as Jon Morosi weighed in on Kyle Schwarber, adding new fuel to the ongoing MLB Free Agency storyline. Interest is real, he said, but measured. “Pursuit is the word that I will use right now, as opposed to hot pursuit… I can […]

The Chicago White Sox are taking steady calls as rising MLB free agency pressure builds around their young core, highlighted by catchers Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero. Teel’s sharp debut last season impressed evaluators across the league, and his left-handed bat turned him into one of the winter’s most asked-about names. Edgar Quero, a switch […]

The Philadelphia Phillies opened the offseason with a clear mission: move Nick Castellanos, secure a real trade, and carve out the financial breathing room that drives their MLB Free Agency run. But the league has been quiet. Too quiet. Executives know the Phillies free agency plans hinge on clearing Castellanos’ $20 million salary, yet no […]

The New York Mets will likely make significant changes to their roster this offseason and could potentially add an impactful bullpen arm. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Mets are interested in signing closer Devin Williams, who spent last season with the crosstown New York Yankees. “New York is in on Devin Williams, whose connections […]

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 Tampa Bay Rays are hoping to improve in 2026, after a frustrating 2025 season. Tampa Bay is expected to struggle though to spend money due to a destitute payroll, per ESPN. The Rays are listening to offers on Brandon Lowe, due to its need to find new talent. Rays fans certainly hate to hear […]

As the Boston Red Sox are in rumors for obtaining other star players around the league, like Pete Alonso, one crucial piece that the team could be at risk of losing is Alex Bregman. While Bregman’s future with the Red Sox doesn’t seem too clear, there are a few teams that could go after the […]

With the conversation around New York Mets star Pete Alonso and becoming a free agent, there is no doubt going to be a lot of teams that will try to go after the slugger. As Alonso heads into free agency after being with the Mets, there are a few teams that have been listed that […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have won two straight World Series titles, and they may look to reunite with an impactful slugger this winter. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Dodgers could attempt to sign outfielder Cody Bellinger if the 30-year-old does not return to the New York Yankees. “Beyond the Yankees, who would like a […]

Kyle Schwarber is, without a doubt, a hot baseball commodity in MLB free agency. After a stellar 2025 season with the Philadelphia Phillies, teams are understandably interested in having his bat in their offense — the Phillies included. Should a Phillies reunion fall through, Schwarber still has several appealing destinations. One surprising team is reportedly […]

The Seattle Mariners have made their first, and most critical, offseason splash. In a move that was a top priority, Seattle is officially bringing back first baseman Josh Naylor on a massive new contract. This was the one deal Jerry Dipoto had to get done in Mariners free agency, and it secures a core player […]

The New York Yankees fell short of the World Series and and the ALCS this year. A year ago, the Yankees were in the World Series and lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers, so them playing baseball late in October is still the expectation in the Bronx. With free agency here, they are a team […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are always on the hunt for their next move in their never-ending bid to improve the roster. The reigning World Series champion is the most feared team in MLB for a reason, and on Sunday, they made a trade with the Seattle Mariners that seems rather curious but perhaps sets them […]

The Seattle Mariners traded for Josh Naylor at the MLB Trade Deadline in an effort to win the World Series. Seattle fell short of doing so, falling in the ALCS to the Toronto Blue Jays. However, Naylor had a significant impact on Seattle’s success. And it appears as if this impact will continue in 2026. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies’ season came to an abrupt end when the team lost the NLDS on an Orion Kerkering error. Now Philadelphia faces significant lineup changes as the team must decide how to move forward with its aging roster. Kyle Schwarber is the Phillies’ top priority in free agency. The veteran DH finished second in […]

The New York Mets regressed in 2025. After reaching the NLCS the previous season, New York failed to make the playoffs in a disappointing campaign. Now the Mets are confronted with key roster decisions in a pivotal offseason. The biggest question facing the team involves Pete Alonso. The All-Star first baseman spent his entire seven-year career […]

Though it feels like the Los Angeles Dodgers just won the World Series last week, free agency is in full swing in MLB, with the team having already lost multiple key contributors from their 2025 campaign like Justin Dean and Ben Rortvedt to the San Francisco Giants and Cincinnati Reds, respectively. While it will be […]

The Athletics have made a veteran addition to their offseason roster plan. MLB.com’s Martín Gallegos reported Saturday that the club reached a deal with Joey Meneses, a 33-year-old first baseman and outfielder formerly with the Washington Nationals. Gallegos shared the news on X (formerly known as Twitter), confirming the structure of the contract and summarizing […]

Kiké Hernández enjoyed a glorious beginning to his fall, winning his third World Series ring after the Los Angeles Dodgers edged out the Toronto Blue Jays in an all-time great Game 7 on Nov. 1, but he will spend the rest of his year, and part of 2026, recovering. The free-agent utility man revealed on […]

Seattle Mariners superstar catcher and 2025 AL MVP runner-up Cal Raleigh opened up about who brought the most energy to the clubhouse during a memorable 2025 season — one that saw Seattle come just a game short of its first World Series appearance in franchise history. Jomboy Media’s Sarah Wilson later shared Raleigh’s answer on […]

The Chicago Cubs remain focused on pitching upgrades in the 2025 offseason, and a name generating buzz is former San Diego Padres starter Michael King. After declining his mutual option earlier this month to become a free agent, King has drawn interest from several clubs — and the Cubs appear to be among them. In […]

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 New York Yankees will likely be active this winter, but it is not known if outfielder Trent Grisham will be with the club once next season begins. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, Grisham is not expected to accept the qualifying offer that New York proposed and may choose to take his talents […]

After winning back-to-back World Series, it may seem like the Los Angeles Dodgers have it all. But with nearly $100 million coming off of their books entering 2026, the Dodgers will be big game hunting during free agency once again. Perhaps their biggest target will be finding a closer. They were without Tanner Scott throughout […]

The New York Mets knew they were going to have a tough decision to make when it came to their all-time home run leader, but a deep playoffs run was supposed to ease this offseason predicament. Now, after failing to secure a National league Wild Card berth and suffering one of the more disappointing finishes […]

Edwin Diaz recently opted out of his five-year, $102 million contract with the New York Mets, effectively making him a free agent. However, there appears to be a chance he’ll re-sign with the franchise, albeit it might come down to a coin flip. Reports indicate that the 31-year-old closer admitted that his agent has been […]

The New York Yankees once again fell short in their goal to capture the franchise’s 28th World Series title. After falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers in five games during last year’s Fall Classic, the Yankees didn’t even make it that far this postseason. Despite outlasting their most hated rivals, the Boston Red Sox, in […]

Indeed, the loss in Game 7 of the World Series hit hard for free agent Max Scherzer. Nevertheless, he intends to soldier on. With all the talk about him joining the SF Giants, are the Chicago Cubs in the hunt? On Thursday, Scherzer’s name was floated as a potential pick-up for the Cubs to bolster […]

After making the playoffs for the first time since 2020 in 2025, the Chicago Cubs aren’t trying to give up their spot in the postseason. But before the hot stove truly heats up, the Cubs made a move that will likely fall under the radar. Chicago has signed pitcher Sam Mettert to a minor league […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were one run away from winning the World Series in 2025. After years of just missing out on top free agents, their playoff success could lead to a big offseason north of the border. The Blue Jays have thrown their hat in the free agency ring for Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai, […]