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New York Mets fans received a clearer picture of the team’s free agency plan on Monday, and the message signals an aggressive winter ahead. Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns made it clear the club intends to pursue major targets. That stance places the MLB offseason under Stearns in the spotlight, especially with the […]

As the MLB world continues to debate a potential future salary cap and how it could impact teams in big and small markets alike, one question has remained remarkably consistent: Will small-market teams actually pay up for their players if their more financially successful counterparts are capped out of free agency? While the conditions of […]

On Sunday, the New York Mets pulled off a huge trade that should help them re-position themselves as a contending team in the National League. They traded away a longtime servant of the club, Brandon Nimmo, to bring in Marcus Semien. But they have other pressing issues to navigate, namely the free-agency situations of important […]

The Atlanta Braves are looking to bounce back into the playoffs after missing the postseason for the first time since 2018 in 2025. In an effort to bolster their bullpen, the Braves have brought back a familiar face. Atlanta has signed Joel Payamps to a one-year, $2.25 million contract, via Bob Nightengale of USA Today.  […]

If teams were in need of a standout relief pitcher, it seemed like former St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets thrower Ryan Helsley would be a prime target. However, MLB has different plans for Helsley this offseason. The Detroit Tigers are one of many teams viewing Helsley as a starting pitcher, via Ken Rosenthal, […]

The current Major League Baseball offseason features a number of big-name free agents, including Kyle Schwarber, Pete Alonso, Bo Bichette and Alex Bregman. Dodgers pitcher Evan Phillips does not belong in the class of the most dominant free agents, but he could turn out to be a wise signing for the team that is successful […]

The Cincinnati Reds are working to return to the postseason in 2026. Cincinnati is making a bunch of moves in free agency, to reshuffle the roster. Cincinnati is keeping relief pitcher Sam Moll, per the New York Post. Moll pitched for the club in 2025, posting a 6.38 ERA. He appeared in 23 games. The […]

The Texas Rangers are already drawing offseason buzz as rumors swirl around the Rangers plan for the 2025 MLB free agency cycle. Early offseason rumors indicate a clear focus on pitching, even after a season when run prevention carried the club and the bats lagged. Insiders expect the front office to lean into the MLB […]

The Atlanta Braves opened their offseason with a clear signal from the front office. In one of the club’s first 2025 offseason moves, Atlanta reached one year deals with outfielder Eli White and left handed pitcher Joey Wentz. Both return as part of a plan built on smart Braves depth signings instead of early splash […]

The Chicago Cubs have been looking for some help this offseason in the bullpen. Chicago is doing just that. The Cubs are agreeing to a deal with reliever Phil Maton, per the New York Post. He is guaranteed two years, with a club option for 2028. Maton is a journeyman pitcher who has played for […]

The San Francisco Giants made an interesting roster move near the non-tender deadline when they cut ties with left-handed reliever Joey Lucchesi to open a 40-man roster slot. The decision sends Lucchesi into free agency, and the timing and cost quickly raised brows around the league. Lucchesi earned trust this year. He logged quality innings […]

The Texas Rangers struggled with injuries and inconsistency in 2025 as the team failed to reach the playoffs for the second straight year. The Rangers moved on from Bruce Bochy after an 81-81 finish, hiring senior advisor Skip Schumaker as the new manager. The Rangers’ front office is also slashing payroll this offseason. The cuts […]

It was a memorable postseason for former Nippon Professional Baseball pitchers. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Shohei Ohtani and Roki Sasaki helped the Los Angeles Dodgers win a championship. And Yamamoto was named World Series MVP. All three made the transition from pro ball in Japan, finding success in the majors. Now Tatsuya Imai will attempt to follow […]

The Philadelphia Phillies won their second straight NL East crown before losing in the Division Series for the second year in a row. Despite finishing the 2025 campaign with the second-best record in baseball, the Phillies face fallout following another early playoff exit. Philadelphia has some big decisions to make this offseason. NL MVP runner-up […]

After finishing the 2025 season with a disappointing 75-87 record, the Baltimore Orioles hope to improve the roster for next year. With the common belief being that the club needs to improve the pitching rotation, it appears the front office is at least finding ways to maintain the bullpen by re-signing Felix Bautista. Reports indicate […]

Teams around the league are making roster moves right now as MLB free agency begins. On Friday, it appears the St. Louis Cardinals might be making some big pitching changes after letting three pitchers walk. Reports indicate that the front office decided not to tender the contracts of pitchers Jorge Alcala, John King, and Sem […]

The New York Mets reached the NLCS in 2024 before losing to the eventual champion Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2. New York expected to once again contend for a title in 2025 after signing Juan Soto in free agency. But the Mets missed the playoffs in a disappointing season. Now New York faces several key roster […]

After being eliminated in the MLB Playoffs in the ALDS by the Seattle Mariners, the Detroit Tigers are aiming to improve the roster for next season. The front office has plenty of decisions to make to adjust the roster. On Friday, the club made an under-the-radar signing with one of its veteran outfielders. Reports indicate […]

The Milwaukee Brewers enter the offseason with plenty of decisions to make. When it comes to bringing back an underrated batter, the Brewers opted in. Milwaukee has signed first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers to a one-year contract, avoiding arbitration, the team announced. He will make $2.7 million, via Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Bauers […]

As teams look for an ace in free agency, there are a few players in the upper echelon of starting pitchers available. Amongst the bunch, long-time Houston Astros star Framber Valdez is considered the best. He has tough competition from San Diego Padres standout Dylan Cease. Franchises won’t complain if they’re able to land either […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were painfully close to winning the World Series in 2025. After losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers, they should be big players in the offseason. Previously, they put their hats in the ring but did not win the chases for the biggest names. Now, the Blue Jays should bid for home-run […]

As the MLB free agency period heats up, a couple of intriguing options from Japan have hit the market. Per ESPN’s Jeff Passan via X, formerly Twitter, Japanese first baseman Kazuma “Kaz” Okamoto and his countrymen, starting pitcher Kona Takahashi, have been posted by the Nippon Professional Baseball league, Japan’s top baseball league. “First baseman […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have made one of their first notable moves of the MLB offseason, agreeing to a one-year, $1.25 million contract with outfielder Jack Suwinski to avoid arbitration. The agreement ensures Suwinski remains in Pittsburgh while finalizing one of the organization’s most uncertain roster decisions ahead of Friday’s non-tender deadline. “Sources: Jack Suwinski and […]

The MLB offseason has already brought intrigue to the Detroit Tigers, whose early free agency strategy has sparked debate about their long-term plans for ace pitcher Tarik Skubal. The back-to-back AL Cy Young Award winner enters his final arbitration year, making his future a major storyline in the 2025 MLB offseason. Meanwhile, the Tigers’ reported […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are already rumored to be interested in potentially signing Lucas Giolito in free agency. Especially after Zac Gallen declined his qualifying offer to become a free agent. Now, it appears the rumor mill suggests the front office might be aiming to bring Gallen and former starting pitcher Merrill Kelly back to the […]

Despite coming off a down season with the New York Yankees, relief pitcher Devin Williams is highly coveted in free agency. As Tony Vitello takes over his new role as San Francisco Giants manager, he could be bringing Williams along with him. The Giants will have competition from teams such as the Boston Red Sox, […]

With Zac Gallen declining his qualifying offer and becoming a free agent, it appears the Arizona Diamondbacks might be in the market for a new pitcher. From the sounds of it, the franchise could pursue Lucas Giolito in free agency, with Gallen’s future with the organization up in the air. Giolito, who played 26 games […]

The Seattle Mariners opened MLB Free Agency with a bold move by locking in Josh Naylor on a five-year deal and sending a message about their intent after an ALCS run that fell one win short. But even with that momentum, another decision now defines the Mariners free agency picture. The Mariners front office wants […]

The San Francisco Giants stepped back into the MLB Free Agency spotlight this week as insider Jon Morosi linked the Giants to rising Japanese star Tatsuya Imai, setting off the first real spark of the offseason. The early chatter around a possible Giants pursuit of Imai gained weight when Morosi doubled down on the fit, […]

After making the playoffs in 2025, the Cincinnati Reds aren’t looking to give up their spot in the postseason. Signing star designated hitter Kyle Schwarber to a contract would show how serious the Reds are about winning. Working on their side is the fact Schwarber grew up in Middletown, Ohio. Those hometown ties have put […]

The Atlanta Braves entered MLB Free Agency with a clear need at shortstop, but their free agency hopes quickly tightened after the Braves traded for Mauricio Dubon and watched the market stall around potential top target Ha-Seong Kim. The move gave them stability. It didn’t give them certainty, and that tension now frames one of […]

After missing the playoffs in 2025, the New York Mets are entering a pivotal offseason. Both Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz are free agents. Furthermore, the Mets will be linked to many of the top free agents with Steve Cohen being their owner. But if New York went big game hunting, their roster construction would […]

The Baltimore Orioles made the first significant move of the MLB offseason, trading Grayson Rodriguez to the Los Angeles Angels for Taylor Ward. Bringing in Ward helps fill their need for a power-hitting outfielder. But The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon reported that Ward will not stop the Orioles from targeting Kyle Tucker in […]

Two-time Reliever of the Year Devin Williams felt the Bronx once: the noise, the pressure, the weight of every pitch, the nights when every throw echoed through Yankee Stadium. Now, as MLB Free Agency churns toward its busiest stretch, the New York Yankees have quietly reopened the line of communication with the All-star reliever in […]

The Atlanta Braves did not have a great season in 2025, missing the postseason in rather shocking fashion. Atlanta is heading into an interesting offseason with Brian Snitker no longer in the dugout. The Braves kept it in-house with their new manager, hiring bench coach Walt Weiss. On Wednesday, they kept another familiar name in […]

The 2025-26 MLB free agent pool is stacked with star players. Free agency in baseball is unique because a lot of the best players don’t sign when MLB free agency opens up, unlike in other sports. This year, there are players fresh off a World Series appearance, more star talent coming over from Japan, and […]

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 […]