MLB Free Agency Articles - Page 14

Free agent closer Devin Williams earned a multi-year contract with the New York Mets on Monday evening and chose to stay in The Big Apple after spending the 2025 season with the crosstown New York Yankees. According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, the 31-year-old did not have to remain in New York, and could […]

Rumors surrounding the New York Mets picked up steam as the club opened its 2025 offseason with a bold move that set the tone for the winter. The team reached an agreement with reliever Devin Williams. Even with that addition, rumors around the Mets bullpen plans indicate the club still intends to make a strong […]

The New York Mets have signed a pitcher from their in-city rival New York Yankees for the second consecutive free agency period. Last year, the Mets signed relief pitcher Clay Holmes and converted him to a starter. This year, they picked up Devin Williams, the enigmatic reliever the Yankees acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers in […]

After coming up just short of a spot in the 2025 MLB playoffs thanks to a .500 record, fans of the San Francisco Giants have been looking forward to free agency and the prospects of loading up on big names capable of challenging the Los Angeles Dodgers for the National League West pennant. Could that […]

As the Toronto Blue Jays look to avenge their World Series loss, the franchise is eyeing a new ninth inning option. Long-time Tampa Bay Rays standout Pete Fairbanks has now joined the mix. The Blue Jays have been connected to many of the top relievers on the market. However, three of those targets have already […]

All three of the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays made the playoffs in 2025. However, only two of those clubs are expected to hold payrolls among the highest in the league. That would be the Yankees and Blue Jays of course. New York has been connected to nearly every top […]

After a strong season in his Bronx debut, the New York Yankees are trying to re-sign Cody Bellinger long-term. However, they have competition from a number of teams around the league. New York’s familiarity with Bellinger may win out in the end. But if a better offer comes, the Yankees must be prepared to lose […]

The Baltimore Orioles played out a lost season in 2025. The team went 75-87, missing the playoffs and finishing with the fourth-worst record in the American League. But Baltimore isn’t very far removed from success. Before last season’s letdown, the Orioles made back-to-back playoff appearances and even topped the AL with 101 wins in 2023. […]

The Baltimore Orioles have their closer. With Felix Bautista expected to miss potentially all of the 2026 season, the O’s reportedly agreed to a two-year contract with reliever Ryan Helsley on Saturday, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. Katie Woo of The Athletic later reported that Helsley’s deal is worth $28 million and includes an opt-out […]

The Toronto Blue Jays made one of the boldest moves of the 2025 MLB offseason so far by locking up ace Dylan Cease on a seven-year, $210 million contract. The deal instantly strengthens the Blue Jays rotation and signals the front office is committed to a serious title run. With the rotation now among the […]

The Baltimore Orioles continue to explore every edge of the pitching market as they search for rotation help in MLB Free Agency. Among the options on their board is Tatsuya Imai, a rising talent whose posting process has sparked league-wide curiosity about his MLB fit. The Orioles see opportunity here, and the timing feels right […]

The San Francisco Giants made their first notable bullpen move of MLB Free Agency by landing left-handed reliever Sam Hentges, agreeing to a one-year, $1.4 million contract with the former Guardians arm. The deal, reported by MLB insider Robert Murray, signals another deliberate step in the Giants’ free agency plans as San Francisco looks for […]

Fresh off a World Series title run, the Los Angeles Dodgers entered this MLB Free Agency stretch knowing they can rely on Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell, and Roki Sasaki — an almost unfair collection of star power that gives them rare pitching and roster security. That strength is exactly why Tyler Glasnow has […]

The race for Kyle Tucker this MLB offseason is picking up steam after a new ESPN MLB executive survey placed the New York Yankees as the early favorite for the star outfielder. The poll of 16 executives showed wide interest across the league, with multiple teams viewed as realistic contenders. In an article written by […]

The St. Louis Cardinals pushed deeper into their rebuild after trading Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox, and now every move in MLB Free Agency feels like a referendum on what comes next — including the future of Oliver Marmol. The Cardinals made its intentions clear when it moved its highest-paid pitcher for future […]

The Toronto Blue Jays and starting pitcher Dylan Cease reportedly agreed to a seven-year contract worth $210 million. The Blue Jays are still facing questions with Bo Bichette remaining in free agency, but Toronto clearly wanted to upgrade the starting rotation. While the Blue Jays going out and spending money in MLB free agency is […]

Slugger Kyle Tucker enters 2025 MLB free agency after spending the first eight seasons of his career with the Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs, carrying a strong resume that includes a .273 batting average, 748 hits, 147 home runs, 490 RBIs, 456 runs scored, a Gold Glove award, two Silver Slugger awards, and a World […]

As the MLB free agent market begins to heat up, there are still plenty of big names on the open market. Starting pitcher Dylan Cease was the latest domino to fall, inking a seven-year, $210 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. As the market develops, one name that is sure to attract a lot […]

After taking the Los Angeles Dodgers to seven games in last month’s World Series, the Toronto Blue Jays are resolved to return to the Fall Classic in 2026. Returning four starting pitchers from their AL championship-winning run, the Blue Jays had an opening in their rotation. Toronto GM Ross Atkins and the team brass signed […]

The Baltimore Orioles enter a critical stage of the 2025 MLB offseason, and the pressure is rising after major shifts in the starting pitching market. With Dylan Cease signing a deal with the Toronto Blue Jays and the Sonny Gray trade strengthening the Boston Red Sox, Baltimore faces mounting urgency to add a frontline arm. […]

The biggest storyline of the 2025 MLB offseason for the New York Mets is the impending free agency of first baseman Pete Alonso. While there has been talks about a mutual desire for a reunion between the slugger and the Mets, a prominent baseball insider has voiced quiet skepticism about how the negotiations are unfolding. […]

After falling short in this season’s World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers, it was clear that the Toronto Blue Jays would do whatever it took to get back to the Fall Classic. Next time, though, they would be the victors. GM Ross Atkins and the Blue Jays front office were looking to be bold […]

The New York Mets shocked fans by trading longtime outfielder Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers for Gold Glove second baseman Marcus Semien. The bold move addressed a need at second base but left a major gap in the outfield, raising questions about the team’s next steps. President of baseball operations David Stearns now faces […]

Dylan Cease is ending his free agency and taking his talents north of the border. The right-hander reportedly is signing a huge contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, according to Jon Heyman of The New York Post. The deal is said to be for seven years and worth $210 million, which would be the largest contract […]

The Los Angeles Angels could be losing one of their key players, as Anthony Rendon is expected to retire, according to ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez. “NEWS: The Angels and Anthony Rendon are in talks about buying out the final year of his contract, according to a source. The expectation is that he will retire,” Gonzalez wrote […]

The St. Louis Cardinals made one thing clear with the Sonny Gray trade: the rebuild is no longer theoretical. It’s here, it’s sweeping, and it now stretches from Nolan Arenado to Brendan Donovan as MLB Free Agency heats up around them. St. Louis didn’t simply move an ace-level arm. They opened the door to more […]

The Boston Red Sox shook the league with the Sonny Gray trade, but their moves don’t stop there. MLB Free Agency shifted again this week, and the Red Sox suddenly found themselves back in the center of every conversation as the Gray deal reframed their offseason and revived Kyle Schwarber speculation. The rotation upgrade landed […]

After their scorching hot streak was snapped in the NLDS, the Milwaukee Brewers entered the offseason with a quieter dugout and louder questions about their future. That shift has placed Freddy Peralta back under the spotlight, with renewed trade chatter building as MLB Free Agency heats up and the Brewers begin making choices that will […]

The Texas Rangers’ lineup will look much different next year, giving new manager Skip Schumaker the chance to immediately implement his vision for the American League West ballclub. The organization traded Marcus Semien to the New York Mets for outfielder Brandon Nimmo, and both Adolis Garcia and Jonah Heim are now free agents. A new […]

The Boston Red Sox are looking for a new star slugger in their lineup after trading away Rafael Devers. Atop the list of available free agents who fit that category are Alex Bregman and Pete Alonso. The Red Sox have been tied to both players early in free agency. But when the dust settles, Bregman […]

When Tatsuya Imai boldly declared that he would rather take down the Los Angeles Dodgers than team up with Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Roki Sasaki, it raised eyebrows around the MLB world. A three-time All-Star in NPB, Imai is one of the top pitchers to be posted since Yoshinobu Yamamoto, with the potential to […]

Following a 92-70 record and NL Wild Card series win over the San Diego Padres, the Chicago Cubs ran into the team that finished above them in the NL Central, the Milwaukee Brewers, in the NL Division Series (NLDS). Despite dragging the top-seeded Brewers to the limit, the Cubs fell short. As the team looks […]

The St. Louis Cardinals sent a shock through MLB Free Agency when they traded Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox, but the real jolt came moments later when news broke that St. Louis will cover $20 million of Gray’s salary — a twist that stunned the league even more. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, […]

The Los Angeles Angels and Baltimore Orioles stunned MLB fans with a deal built on risk, confusion, and a loud ripple of disbelief, leaving supporters on both sides trying to make sense of a swap that felt more puzzling than predictable. One year of Taylor Ward for four years of Grayson Rodriguez is a strange […]

The Toronto Blue Jays opened their MLB Free Agency work with a quiet but meaningful move, adding former Philadelphia Phillies infielder Rodolfo Castro on a minor-league deal as their offseason plans begin to heat up. Castro spent 2025 in Triple-A with the Phillies, and MLB Insider Ari Alexander first reported that the Toronto are bringing […]

The New York Mets spent last season searching for stability in a bullpen that never found its footing, and Ryan Helsley became the most visible example of that spiral. He entered MLB Free Agency carrying the weight of that rough finish, yet nearly 15 teams jumped in right away. Now Ryan Helsley storms into free […]

A lot of buzz is already swirling in MLB Free Agency, but it shifts in a big way when the Boston Red Sox shake the league with a stunning move, landing Sonny Gray from the Cardinals to reshape their rotation. According to MLB Network’s Jon Heyman, the deal came together quickly, and ESPN’s Jeff Passan […]

The MLB is already cooking with free agency rumors, the Boston Red Sox stirred the pot even more by showing real interest in JT Realmuto — a move that immediately tightened the pressure on the Philadelphia Phillies and reshaped early free agency chatter. It wasn’t a need. It wasn’t expected. But it sent a message: […]

Whenever any high-profile Japanese player is ready to come over to MLB, the Los Angeles Dodgers immediately come up as a potential landing spot. Now granted, this reputation is earned, as the team has a history of treating Japanese players well, has a giant fanbase on the archipelago, and currently employs three of the best […]