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Coming off their 4-1 victory over the New York Yankees in the 2024 World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers have been celebrating their latest championship almost non-stop. The guy who came in and shut the door for them in Game 5 was starter Walker Buehler, and now it seems like he and the Dodgers are […]

Longtime Chicago Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks officially joined the Los Angeles Angels this week, signaling a decisive shift from his former team. The Angels completed a $2.5 million, one-year deal with Hendricks on Thursday. Although Hendricks has a deep affection for Chicago, he’s also a realist. Aware of how his recent struggles — particularly a […]

An MLB franchise does not languish in irrelevance for a decade without having a slew of organizational problems, but the biggest issue that has faced the Los Angeles Angels in their lengthy run of incompetence is an inability to build a formidable starting pitching rotation. Signing Kyle Hendricks to a one-year $2.5 million contract is […]

As the high-stakes free agency battle for Juan Soto heats up, both New York powerhouses are actively vying for the superstar’s commitment. Hal Steinbrenner, owner of the New York Yankees, is preparing to meet with Soto and his agent, Scott Boras, signaling the Yankees’ serious intent to keep Soto in the Bronx. This meeting is […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are naming Preston Mattingly the franchise’s new general manager, per MLB.com. Mattingly is the son of New York Yankees legend and coach Don Mattingly. Preston is getting the official title of Vice President and General Manager. The Phillies announced a series of front-office moves on Friday that also include promotions naming new […]

The Atlanta Braves were previously mentioned as a potential landing destination for starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi in MLB free agency. On Friday, Jon Morosi of MLB Network explained why the fit makes sense. “I love the fit for the Atlanta Braves with Nathan Eovaldi,” Morosi said. “Remember where the Braves are right now. Max Fried, […]

The New York Yankees are already making moves to bolster their bullpen as the offseason gets underway, with Carlos Estévez emerging as a key target. This interest comes when the Yankees seek to solidify their pitching staff to address some of the vulnerabilities exposed during their postseason run. “Carlos Estévez is among the (many) free […]

Many have believed that the San Francisco Giants would be paying up for top free agents this offseason. The Giants have even been linked to superstar free agent Juan Soto. However, that may not be the reality for the Giants and new president of baseball operations Buster Posey according to a report from Andrew Baggarly […]

Former Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander is reportedly drawing interest from multiple teams in MLB free agency. Santander is fresh off a strong 2024 All-Star season and is expected to receive a lucrative contract in free agency. Juggernauts such as the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees will be linked to him, but a […]

The Boston Red Sox are expected to be one of the most active teams in free agency this offseason. Now, add free agent shortstop Willy Adames to the list of available players the Red Sox are interested in. MLB Network insider Jon Morosi explains how even with shortstop Trevor Story and shortstop Marcelo Mayer, the […]

The New York Mets have been linked to a reunion with first baseman Pete Alonso. Additionally, the Mets have been rumored to be a serious candidate in the Juan Soto free agency sweepstakes. While signing at least one of the stars would benefit the team, New York has other roster needs to address as well. […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone is rumored to be getting a contract extension with the team, per ESPN. Boone led the club to the World Series this past season, despite losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers in five games. Boone’s contract option is likely to be picked up, per the outlet. The manager could […]

Many have assumed that the New York Mets’ strategy this offseason will just be to pay the top free agents, like Juan Soto and Pete Alonso, as much as possible. That would make sense given Mets owner Steve Cohen’s track record. However, that may not be the case according to MLB insider Bob Nightengale of […]

The Juan Soto free agency sweepstakes are underway and the reports are flying. There is a chance he stays in New York, with either the Yankees or the Mets. The San Francisco Giants have also thrown their hat in the ring. While no team does not want Soto, there are only a few teams who […]

The Red Sox are positioning themselves as strong contenders in the hunt for top-tier starting pitching. During the GM Meetings this week, chief baseball officer Craig Breslow indicated that Boston is actively exploring ways to secure an elite starter. The simplest route to achieve this goal would be through free agency, where pitchers like Corbin […]

It’s no surprise that superstar Juan Soto’s free agency was a topic of discussion during the MLB General Manager Meetings in San Antonio. The 26-year-old’s services could be available to anyone for the right price, but the Big Apple teams are the clear frontrunners. The New York Mets and New York Yankees are viewed around […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees in the World Series, earning a Fall Classic victory in five games. Walker Buehler shut the door on the Yankees in Game 5 as he earned the game-clinching save. There are no guarantees that Buehler will return to LA, though, so should the Yankees pursue the […]

After a successful campaign with the New York Yankees, superstar Juan Soto and his agent Scott Boras are testing the free-agent market in search of the biggest pot of gold they can find. As expected, New York Mets owner Steve Cohen is throwing his hat in the ring. Cohen will meet Soto and Boras in […]

MLB free agency is underway after the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees in the World Series. The biggest storyline of free agency is Juan Soto, who is set to command a massive contract. The Yankees are expected to be players for Soto, but they are also exploring the market for other big […]

After winning a World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers, slugger Teoscar Hernandez will be one of the most sought after free agents. Amidst a sea of expected suitors, two NL East hopefuls have emerged as serious landing spots. The Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles have both shown interest in Hernandez, via Jon Morosi […]

The Houston Astros fell short of the ALCS this season for the first time since 2016. They have young talent and strong veterans to make another run at a third championship in 2025. But they improved dramatically after adding Yusei Kikuchi at the trade deadline. Now, Kikuchi is a free agent and the Astros may […]

All eyes are on the Athletics as they head into their first season in Sacramento before an eventual move to Las Vegas. While many wondered whether free agents would want to play for the A’s, they just made their first splash. The A’s are re-singing veteran reliever T.J. McFarland, who spend the 2024 season with […]

Free agent starting pitcher Corbin Burnes is one of the hottest names this offseason. Burnes spent last season with the Baltimore Orioles after they made a trade for him with the Milwaukee Brewers last offseason, but there is no guarantee that he would consider a return to Baltimore. Orioles general manager Mike Elias spoke about […]

The Chicago Cubs had another disappointing season in 2024. They finished second in the National League Central and missed the postseason for the fourth-straight year. This offseason, it appears as if the Cubs have their priorities set on how they want to improve their team in free agency and in trades, according to MLB insider […]

The Philadelphia Phillies fell short of their World Series goal in the 2024 postseason following an impressive regular season. Philadelphia is looking to maintain a competitive roster while adding some impactful pieces. The Phillies could look to make a trade, but the team will also likely consider their MLB free agency options. According to Jon […]

The Boston Red Sox are expected to be one of the most active teams in free agency and the trade market this offseason. One player whose name keeps getting mentioned in potential trades: star first baseman Triston Casas. A scenario for a potential Casas trade got some more context from MLB insider Jon Heyman of […]

The New York Yankees reportedly have checked in on top free-agent starting pitchers in Corbin Burnes, Max Fried and Blake Snell, but it is unclear if they would sign one of the three if they are able to retain superstar outfielder Juan Soto, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Yankees’ top […]

The New York Mets had a miraculous 2024 season. They started 0-5 and made it to the NLCS with a roster built for a transitional year. David Stearns now has a full offseason and a full checkbook to improve the team and open the competitive window. One place the Mets are looking to improve is […]

The San Francisco Giants struggled in 2024, putting up 80 wins and missing the playoffs. Their big-money moves flopped, with Blake Snell and Jung Ho Lee missing time. Elsewhere in their division, the San Diego Padres have some big decisions to make. MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand reported from the GM meetings that the Giants will go […]

With New York Yankees star Juan Soto exploring MLB free agency this offseason, several teams have reportedly already expressed interest in pursuing a long-term contract with the Dominican Republic native. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, even the Tampa Bay Rays—a team not typically known for high-budget moves—have reached out about Soto. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered rare air this season after winning the World Series, collecting their second championship in the last five seasons. Their decisive defeat of the New York Yankees on the sport’s biggest stage was proof that the Dodgers as currently constructed have a leg up on the rest of the MLB. Even […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are preparing to be involved in some of the biggest free agents this offseason. However, one of their targets, first baseman Pete Alonso, shares a position with Blue Jays superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr. In order to accommodate Alonso at first base, the Blue Jays are willing to move Guerrero Jr. to […]

The New York Yankees are expected to be one of the most active teams in free agency this offseason. While their main goal will be to re-sign free agent superstar Juan Soto, another one of their priorities is becoming clear at the General Manager Meetings. The Yankees are “among the most aggressive teams in speaking […]

Super-agent Scott Boras may be the most powerful man in baseball. Boras represents most of this year’s top free agents, including  Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, Corbin Burnes, Blake Snell and Alex Bregman. Another thing Boras is famous for is his use of puns when discussing his clients. During Boras’ media availability on Wednesday at the […]

The Seattle Mariners have a lot of work to do this offseason to improve their offense. One potential option is emerging as a candidate to help the Mariners shore up the middle of their infield. The Mariners have “closely evaluated” 25-year-old South Korean second baseman Hye-seong Kim according to MLB Network insider Jon Morosi. Kim […]

There is a new twist in longtime Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman’s free agency. Bregman’s agent, Scott Boras, just provided an update about his client that could factor into his free agency decision at the General Manager Meetings in San Antonio, Texas on Tuesday. According to Boras, Bregman had a bone chip removed from […]

The Los Angeles Angels are reportedly close to signing former Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks, per Bruce Levine of 670 The Score. Levine reports that the potential deal is a one year contract. Hendricks is from Southern California. Signing with the Angels would be a return to home for the pitcher. However, it will […]

There is no doubt that the New York Yankees’ most pressing order of business this offseason is to keep Juan Soto in the Bronx. Soto was as good as advertised in his first season in pinstripes, tallying 8.1 WAR (per Fangraphs) across 157 games while forming a formidable duo with Aaron Judge in the middle […]

Blake Snell is entering free agency for the second time in as many years, and this time, he hopes that the process goes more smoothly than it did last year. As one would recall, Snell lasted in the free-agent market until March 2024 despite coming off an NL Cy Young Award win, with the San […]