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The New York Mets turned their attention to signing free agent right fielder Juan Soto this offseason. The Mets landed Soto on a long term deal and re-signed first baseman Pete Alonso. But the team allowed starting pitcher Luis Severino to leave in free agency as he agreed to a three-year, $67 million deal with […]

J.D. Martinez is a free agent again—and this time, the wait is longer than expected. Despite a resume that includes six All-Star selections, three Silver Sluggers, and a reputation as one of MLB’s most reliable right-handed power bats, the 37-year-old slugger remains unsigned nearly two weeks into the 2025 season. Martinez is staying active, training […]

Corbin Burnes is opening up about his free agency and how he ended up a member of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Burnes was the Baltimore Orioles’ ace last year, going 15-9 with a 2.92 ERA and an All-Star nod. Though the O’s remained in the running to retain him until the end, he settled on Arizona […]

The Toronto Blue Jays signed Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a massive $500 million contract on Sunday night. This deal keeps Guerrero off the free agency market this winter. And one player who benefits from this is Chicago Cubs star Kyle Tucker. The Cubs traded for Tucker this past winter in a deal with the Houston […]

While new Chicago Cubs star Kyle Tucker struggled in spring training, his contract year is officially off to a rip-roaring start now that real games are happening. Tucker homered for the fourth straight game on Tuesday night in Sacramento, part of a 7-4 Cubs victory over the Athletics. The 28-year-old slugger is hitting .353 with […]

The New York Yankees have re-signed first baseman Dominic Smith to a minor league deal, the team announced on Monday. Smith was with the Yankees during spring training, where he hit .297 with three home runs over 13 games. He opted out of his contract when he failed to make the Opening Day roster. Smith […]

The Houston Astros have reached the postseason in eight straight years, making four World Series appearances and winning two championships since 2017. But the Astros are a very different team in 2025 after trading Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs and losing Alex Bregman in free agency. Now the Astros are moving forward with a […]

Francisco Lindor is coming off a remarkable season in which he led the New York Mets on an unexpected playoff run that ended in the NLCS. Now paired with superstar right fielder Juan Soto, the Mets are expected to be legitimate World Series contenders in 2025. But so far Lindor has struggled at the plate. […]

The New York Mets won the Juan Soto sweepstakes this offseason, signing the star right fielder to a massive 15-year, $765 million contract in free agency. The long-term deal has changed Soto’s thought process about winning a championship after shorter stints with the San Diego Padres and the New York Yankees. “I have 15 years […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has long been seen as the face of the Toronto Blue Jays. But as the 2025 season kicks off, Vladdy’s future with the franchise is anything but certain. The 26-year-old slugger is entering the final year of his contract and appears poised to test free agency this offseason. Though Guerrero has repeatedly […]

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto wants to set the record straight about his free agency. After spending 2024 across town with the New York Yankees, Soto could have returned to the Bronx, signing a lucrative deal that would have lasted the rest of his career. When he settled on the Mets instead for a […]

Juan Soto signed with the New York Mets in MLB free agency this past offseason. Soto landed a historic $765 million contract with the Mets. However, the outfielder recently revealed that his initial preference was to re-sign with the New York Yankees, via Tom Verducci of si.com. “The Yankees were No. 1. From Day One,” […]

The Los Angeles Angels are adding a seasoned arm to their pitching depth just ahead of Opening Day.  “The Angels and RHP Carl Edwards Jr. have agreed to a minor league deal.” via Aram Leighton on X, formerly Twitter. The signing gives the Halos a potentially valuable bullpen piece with years of MLB experience, even […]

The Detroit Tigers are ready to go for the upcoming 2025 campaign, but even with Opening Day right around the corner, they are still looking for ways to upgrade their roster. With that in mind, the team made a move for veteran outfielder Manuel Margot after he was released by the Milwaukee Brewers ahead of […]

The Atlanta Braves are entering the 2025 campaign as one of the top teams in the MLB once again, and even with Opening Day right around the corner, the front office is still looking for ways to improve their squad. That once again led to them reuniting with a familiar face, as veteran relief pitcher […]

One week before their season opener against the San Diego Padres, the Atlanta Braves signed Alex Verdugo to a one-year, $1.5 million contract. Although the veteran outfielder was coming off the worst season of his career in 2024, his poor showing in free agency surprised many observers. Throughout his career, Verdugo has been, for the […]

The Baltimore Orioles have added veteran depth to their rotation by reuniting with 2021 All-Star pitcher Kyle Gibson on a one-year deal worth $5.25 million, with up to $1.525 million more available through incentives. This signing arrives just days before the Orioles open the season, addressing a pressing need following injuries and departures that have […]

New York Yankees first baseman Dom Smith has boldly moved to opt out of his contract before a scheduled spring training start. Therefore Smith will be back on the market as a free agent. Smith signed a contract with the Yankees in January after playing for the Cincinnati Reds. In August 2024, Smith signed a […]

Last season the Atlanta Braves learned you can never have too much depth, as their roster was decimated by injuries. With that in mind, the Braves signed Alex Verdugo, taking a shot on the former New York Yankees left fielder with a one-year, $1.5 million deal. Verdugo had strangely not received much interest as a […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been unable to reach an agreement on a contract extension with star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. this offseason. The two sides failed to find common ground after the Blue Jays’ most recent offer, causing negotiations to come to a halt. But despite the impasse, team president Mark Shapiro predicted […]

Alex Verdugo has finally landed a contract in what has been a rather disappointing offseason for the former New York Yankees outfielder. Reports recently suggested that Verdugo was not receiving MLB contract offers. That doesn’t mean he wasn’t attracting the interest of teams, but Verdugo was reportedly not receiving any MLB offers. According to Jon […]

The New York Mets had a busy offseason as the team made a splash in free agency. After a surprise run to the NLCS in 2024, the Mets bolstered the roster by signing star right fielder Juan Soto to a $765 million contract that should keep him in New York for the rest of his […]

The Atlanta Braves are preparing for the 2025 season and hope to reach the playoffs for the eighth consecutive season. In an attempt to bulk up the bullpen, the front office was able to finalize a contract with veteran pitcher Craig Kimbrel. Kimbrel returns to Atlanta where he began his career in 2010. The 36-year-old […]

The Texas Rangers added some depth to their pitching staff on Tuesday, signing veteran starter Patrick Corbin to a one-year deal with a little more than a million dollars guaranteed. Texas also placed Jon Gray on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from a wrist injury. Rangers president Chris Young addressed the media after […]

The Atlanta Braves are agreeing to a minor-league contract with catcher James McCann, per FanSided. McCann is a journeyman player who most recently suited up for the Baltimore Orioles. McCann is a veteran. In his career, he has posted more than 3,000 at-bats. He is a career .241 hitter with 92 home runs and 373 […]

The Baltimore Orioles saw a key part of their lineup depart this offseason when Anthony Santander signed a five-year, $92.5 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. The slugging outfielder, who had spent the past eight seasons with Baltimore, made it clear that the Orioles’ offer was nowhere near competitive. Speaking after facing the Orioles […]

The New York Mets set their sights on acquiring All-Star right fielder Juan Soto this offseason. After landing the prized free agent, the Mets were in no rush to re-sign first baseman Pete Alonso. Still, the six-year veteran wanted to stay in New York. And two months after signing Soto, the Mets opted to bring […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are entering an important season for the future of their franchise. After missing out on many big free agents this offseason, their contract negotiations with Vladimir Guerrero Jr fell through. The two sides could not agree to a deal before spring training began, a self-imposed deadline. Guerrero spoke with ESPN insiders […]

If all 30 MLB teams could agree on one thing, it would be that there is never enough pitching depth. The Cleveland Guardians won the American League Central last season, and the club knows it takes a plethora of arms to get through October. Thus, the Guardians signed right-handed pitcher Tyler Naquin to a minor-league […]

The Milwaukee Brewers lost to the New York Mets in the National League Wild Card Series last year. While Pete Alonso’s home-run off of Devin Williams is the prevailing memory, Jose Quintana was a big part of that New York win. After goingall winter unsigned, Quintana now has a new home. The Brewers have signed […]

Max Scherzer is 40 years old and chasing his third World Series championship. With time running out on his career, he wanted to play somewhere in 2025 that would give him a chance at another ring, and that’s how he ended up with the Toronto Blue Jays. Scherzer joined Foul Territory on Monday where he […]

Spring training is well underway and teams are finalizing their rosters. With that comes a lot of positional battles at first base with on potential Hall of Famer still unsigned. Anthony Rizzo is still available in free agency after two lackluster seasons with the New York Yankees at first base. MLB Network’s Ken Rosenthal has […]

2024 All-Star relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan is heading back to the Washington Nationals just months after the club non-tendered him at the end of last season. Finnegan’s contract is worth $6 million over one year, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Compare that to the $8.6 million that MLB Trade Rumors projected him to earn […]

When Didi Gregorius was at his MLB peak he produced back-to-back 4.5+ WAR seasons with the New York Yankees in 2017 and 2018. Known for his reliable glove at shortstop and decent pop at the plate, Gregorius seemed like a lock for a long career. However, just four years after producing a 4.9 WAR campaign […]

The Texas Rangers have signed centerfielder Kevin Pillar to a minor-league contract on Sunday. Just days after young outfielder Wyatt Langford got hurt in spring training, Texas signed the 12-year veteran. Pillar spoke with MLB.com’s Kennedi Landry about why he decided to come out of retirement to sign with the Rangers. “Going through that process, […]

There is plenty of uncertainty regarding Anthony Rizzo’s future, and whether or not he still has staying power in the big leagues. Rizzo has already accomplished a lot in his career, but with him not being able to secure a home for the 2025 season just yet, one would have to wonder whether or not […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have signed veteran outfielder Manny Margot to a minor league contract with an invite to MLB spring training. Margot, 30, has a career that spans several MLB teams, including the Padres, Rays, Dodgers, and Twins. Known for his excellent defensive abilities and speed, Margot brings valuable experience to the Brewers’ outfield depth. […]

The Seattle Mariners have added another power bat to their roster, signing first baseman Rowdy Tellez to a minor league contract with an invite to MLB spring training. The move provides Seattle with additional depth at first base and designated hitter as the team begins its preparations for the 2025 season. “Rowdy Tellez to the […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have reportedly agreed to a contract with veteran starting pitcher Andrew Heaney, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN reports. The deal is worth $5 million for one season and it includes incentives. Heaney, a 33-year-old left-handed hurler, made his big league debut in 2014 with the Miami Marlins. He later joined the Los Angeles […]