MLB Free Agency Articles - Page 18

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 […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were just two outs away from a World Series title this season, but the Los Angeles Dodgers had other ideas. Dave Roberts and company staged one of the most epic comebacks in World Series history at the end of Game 7 in Canada to win back-to-back titles and send the Jays […]

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 […]

MLB Free Agency has officially begun, and once again, Japanese players from NPB are stirring the conversation. In recent offseasons, stars like Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki have shown how international arms can reshape the market overnight. Now, another name is joining that elite list. Tatsuya Imai is coming to Major League Baseball, and the […]

MLB’s offseason has officially arrived, and the Boston Red Sox could look to make a splash after making their first postseason appearance since 2021, but falling to the New York Yankees in a three-game American League Wild Card series. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, rival executives are prepared to witness the Red Sox […]

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 […]

One would think that to come so close yet finish so far is the most heartbreaking thing in professional sports. No one might be more heartbroken over the Toronto Blue Jays’ World Series loss in seven games to the Los Angeles Dodgers than Bo Bichette. Bichette hit what looked like a dagger of a three-run […]

After a disappointing 2025 campaign, the New York Mets enter a pivotal offseason as team president David Stearns faces key roster decisions. Chief among the questions awaiting the club this winter are whether to re-sign free agent Pete Alonso and how to improve the starting rotation. Some view free agent hurler Zac Gallen as a […]

Lefty slugger Kyle Schwarber had an MVP-caliber season, powering the Philadelphia Phillies to the second-best record in baseball and the No. 2 seed in the National League. Schwarber led the NL with 56 home runs and topped the majors with 132 RBI. The 11th-year veteran crushed left-handed pitching during his career year. Schwarber belted 23 […]

There are plenty of examples in sports when a player who made a big championship-winning play heads elsewhere during free agency. Miguel Rojas does not want to continue that trend. The Los Angeles Dodgers infielder, who tied Game 7 of the World Series with an instantly-classic home run in the ninth inning, has no intention […]

No one can say that the New York Mets had a successful 2025 season. In fact, this past campaign was a total trainwreck for the Mets. After such a promising start to the campaign, what with Juan Soto flourishing in his first season in Queens, they sputtered towards the end of the season and lost […]

Los Angeles Dodgers fans just got the kind of offseason jolt that can light up an entire winter. According to a new report from The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, the Dodgers are preparing for one of their most aggressive MLB offseasons yet. Rosenthal’s report outlines a bold approach from LA’s front office, with chatter linking the […]

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 […]

With the upcoming MLB free agency period fast approaching, rumors are swirling around many of the market’s top names. One such name is slugger Kyle Schwarber, who will likely receive the biggest contract of his career in his mid-30s. The inventor of the “Schwarbombs” could very well find himself calling Yankee Stadium home if ESPN’s […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have exercised the $9 million club option on left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado for the 2026 MLB season. The move was made official Wednesday and gives the Phillies bullpen a key piece heading into the upcoming offseason. NBC Sports Philadelphia’s John Clark shared the update on X (formerly known as Twitter), confirming the […]

As the MLB offseason gets underway and teams prepare for the 2026 campaign, New York Mets insiders are stirring speculation about a possible split with franchise slugger Pete Alonso. The conversation has quickly spread across league circles, making the first baseman’s future in Queens one of the most pressing Mets offseason rumors heading into 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 second place AL East finish and AL Division Series exit, both at the hands of the Toronto Blue Jays, was not what the New York Yankees had in mind for 2025. Yet, that’s precisely what happened. After defeating another division rival, the Boston Red Sox, in the AL Wild Card series, the Yankees fell […]

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 Philadelphia Phillies are entering the offseason with a sudden hole in center field after Harrison Bader officially opted out of his 2026 contract Tuesday afternoon. The 31-year-old outfielder declined his $10 million mutual option, electing to become a free agent following a productive bounce-back campaign that boosted his market value. The club’s front office […]

The Toronto Blue Jays will rue just how fast the night changes. There is no rest for the weary Blue Jays, as a few days after losing Game 7 of the 2025 World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers, they now have to sort out their roster for the 2026 campaign. One of the matters […]

The Kansas City Royals made waves across Major League Baseball on Tuesday afternoon after placing right-hander Kyle Wright on outright waivers. The 30-year-old, a former first-round pick by the Atlanta Braves in the 2017 MLB Draft and the 2022 National League wins leader, never threw a big-league pitch for the Royals after a shoulder capsule […]

Kansas City Royals legend Salvador Perez is not going anywhere. On Tuesday night, the Royals announced that they have come to terms with Perez on a two-year deal, which would take him to his age-37 season. The new contract is worth a guarantee of $25 million for the duration of the contract, as reported by […]

The Houston Astros made headlines across Major League Baseball on Monday after placing World Series champion Chas McCormick on outright waivers. The move, which also included Luis Garcia, Pedro León, Kenedy Corona, and John Rooney, signals a defining shift in Houston’s roster direction as the franchise moves deeper into its post-dynasty era. The Athletic’s Chandler […]

The Detroit Tigers made headlines when pitcher Jack Flaherty officially opted into his $20 million contract for the 2026 season. While his return provides an experienced arm in the Tigers rotation, the move is not entirely great news for the club. It’s a calculated business decision by a pitcher whose uneven 2025 season reduced his […]

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 […]

Cody Bellinger’s decision to test the open market officially begins the New York Yankees’ offseason storyline. The former MVP declined his $25 million player option for 2026, finalizing an expected free agency move that reshapes the Yankees’ roster outlook and defines the early tone of MLB’s upcoming free agency market. The New York Post Sports’ […]

It was quite a season for the San Diego Padres and their closer, Robert Suarez. For instance, they fought tooth and nail in the NL West before clinching a Wild Card spot. Ultimately, the Padres lost to the Chicago Cubs in the Wild Card series. However, Suarez made quite the impression as he notched up […]

The Philadelphia Phillies won the NL East once more during the 2025 season, although it did not bear much fruit once again in the postseason. They received a bye to the NLDS, but due to some poor luck from the seeding gods, they ran into the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. For the […]

The San Francisco Giants are starting their campaign to improve the roster for 2026. San Francisco is signing veteran catcher Logan Porter, per USA Today. Porter has spent time with the Giants previously, but in a limited capacity. “Catcher Logan Porter re-signs with San Francisco Giants and will receive an invite to their big league […]

The consensus is that Boston Red Sox fans will blow a fuse if the team is unable to re-sign Alex Bregman in free agency and bids farewell to two All-Star third basemen within less than a year. However, there is one way management can appease its legions of loyal yet anxious supporters in the event […]

An early September knee injury sidelined Bo Bichette for the stretch run at the end of the regular season. After the Toronto Blue Jays won the AL East and secured a first-round bye as the No. 1 seed, Bichette was still not healthy enough to play. Toronto left him off the ALDS and ALCS rosters. […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are once again facing a critical decision point that carries both competitive and financial implications. At the heart of this discussion is the question of whether the club will trade ace Freddie Peralta, given his value and the timing. From the outset, this story involves more than just a simple roster move […]

Cody Bellinger always seemed like a natural fit with the New York Yankees, and his one year in pinstripes seems to have reflected that. The former MVP hit .272 in 2025 with 29 home runs, 13 stolen bases and a 125 OPS+. It was good enough for Bellinger to opt out of his contract, which […]