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Ha-Seong Kim signed a 1-year contract with the Atlanta Braves on Monday to return to the team after ending the 2025 campaign in Atlanta. Kim began his career with the San Diego Padres, playing four seasons and establishing himself as a fan favorite. After his contract expired, he signed with the Tampa Bay Rays ahead […]

The Los Angeles Angels continued their active 2025 offseason by targeting bullpen upgrades, with the club’s strategy now centered on short-term upside. Relief options Jordan Romano and Drew Pomeranz quickly surfaced as part of Los Angeles’ reshaped late-inning plans. The Angels agreed to terms with the two veteran relievers Tuesday, adding depth and experience to […]

The Seattle Mariners signed catcher Andrew Knizner to a one-year MLB contract, the team announced in a press release on Tuesday. The Knizner signing brings the Mariners’ 40-man roster to 39 total players at the moment. Knizner, a veteran backstop, will give Seattle extra depth at the position. The 30-year-old spent the first five seasons […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks entered the offseason searching for pitching stability, and expectations surrounding Mike Soroka now sit near the center of that plan. Arizona’s rotation outlook, overall pitching depth, and Soroka’s 2026 season trajectory all came into focus after the club offered the veteran a clearly defined path to start. The Diamondbacks signed Soroka to […]

The Texas Rangers have clearly changed their organizational philosophy. They invested a fortune and won their first-ever World Series title for their efforts, but after back-to-back seasons without a trip to the playoffs, management does not seem incredibly eager to go all in again. Instead of hunting big-time free agents, Texas’ focus is more on […]

When the Los Angeles Dodgers stole Edwin Diaz away from the Big Apple, signing him to a $69 million contract in the hopes of finally securing a World Series ring, it put the New York Mets in panic mode. Sure, they signed Devin Williams away from the New York Yankees, hoping that his down year […]

The New York Mets moved quickly to reshape their roster, and the signing of Jorge Polanco now sits at the center of the club’s evolving MLB offseason strategy. With David Stearns’ leadership guiding the front office, the Mets’ plan at first base has taken a new direction, signaling a clear break from past roster construction. […]

The future of star third baseman Alex Bregman remains up in the air. After exercising his early termination option with the Boston Red Sox, Bregman is back on the market looking for a new landing spot. A reunion with Boston is still a possibility, but a “surprise entrant” has joined the picture, according to Bob […]

The Cincinnati Reds have made a move on the pitching front on Tuesday, with MLB insider Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reporting that the National League Central team is adding left-handed pitcher Caleb Ferguson. “Free-agent left-handed reliever Caleb Ferguson in agreement with Reds, pending physical, source tells @TheAthletic,” Rosenthal shared via a social media post […]

The Washington Nationals have hit the rest button completely on their organization, hiring Paul Toboni as their president of baseball operations and Blake Butera as their manager. As the Nationals’ new decision makers craft their first roster, Washington has added a new pitcher to the mix. The Nationals have signed Foster Griffin to a one-year, […]

The San Francisco Giants are making moves this offseason, in the hopes to make the MLB Playoffs in 2026. San Francisco is picking up a relief pitcher who spent the 2025 season in the minor leagues, as well as a proven starter. Right-handed starter Adrian Houser is signing a two-year deal with San Francisco, per […]

The Chicago Cubs are keeping an important piece of their bullpen as they rebuild, heading into 2026. Chicago is agreeing to a new contract with reliever Caleb Thielbar, per ESPN. “Thielbar, 38, had a 2.64 ERA in 67 games last season. He joins newcomer Hoby Milner as lefties in the Cubs pen. The deal is […]

The New York Yankees are exploring all avenues of improving their roster. One option would be adding another top flight pitcher to their rotation. As he prepares to join MLB, Tatsuya Imai will garner interest from plenty of teams around the league. The Yankees will be one of them with New York looking more like […]

There have been a slew of free agent signings in Major League Baseball this winter, as teams prepare for the 2026 season. Despite that fact, there is still a lot of talent out there looking for a home. According to a new report, one relief pitcher is getting a ton of interest. “Clubs still seeking […]

The Atlanta Braves will be looking to re-assert themselves in the MLB playoff race come 2026 after a deluge of injury woes and underperformance doomed the team in 2025. While the Braves aren’t expected to be huge players in free agency, they had a little bit of housekeeping to do with some of their free […]

Less than two months after the Los Angeles Dodgers won their second consecutive World Series, we are back. The Winter Meetings provided enough to chew on, especially with Pete Alonso leaving the New York Mets and joining the Baltimore Orioles. The first edition of the 2026 MLB Power Rankings is here, taking into account all […]

The Minnesota Twins have refrained from adopting a firm organizational philosophy to this point of the offseason. They are currently hanging onto core members Joe Ryan, Byron Buxton and Pablo Lopez, refusing to commit to a full rebuild. They have also stayed away from the MLB free-agent pool, or at least that was the case […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks got part of the band back together when they signed Merrill Kelly to two-year, $40 million contract. However, teammate Ketel Marte has seen his name continuously come up in trade rumors. While signing Kelly shows the Diamondbacks are still trying to compete, Marte’s status remains unchanged. Arizona may look at different types […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks nearly made a late push to the postseason in 2025, and now they are gearing up to get back to playing October baseball once again next season. On Sunday, the Diamondbacks agreed to a two-year, $40 million contract with starting pitcher Merrill Kelly, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. It will […]

The Detroit Tigers’ offseason will likely be defined by what they do or don’t do with two-time reigning Cy Young Tarik Skubal, but the front office must still focus on other areas of its roster. President of baseball operations Scott Harris seems particularly interested in fortifying the bullpen. Following the decision to re-sign Kyle Finnegan, […]

The New York Yankees have agreed to a one-year, $2.5 million reunion with veteran infielder Amed Rosario, as first reported by the YES Network’s Jack Curry. The move marks another smart roster decision as MLB free agency continues to unfold. Rosario returns to the Bronx after joining the club at last season’s trade deadline in […]

The New York Mets entered the 2025 MLB offseason searching for answers and found one in second baseman Jorge Polanco. The veteran infielder agreed to a two-year, $40 million contract, a move that ushers in the first major step of David Stearns’ 2026 plan. The signing came just days after the team lost slugger Pete […]

The San Francisco Giants are looking to build a contending ball club. The team has been mired in mediocrity for the past few seasons. Signing a versatile star such as Cody Bellinger could help the Giants take a big step forward. While pitching may be a priority, Scott Boras — Bellinger’s agent — did reportedly […]

The Baltimore Orioles are no longer tempering expectations as the franchise pushes deeper into contention. Entering the heart of the 2025 MLB offseason, sweeping changes to the Orioles lineup—highlighted by recent comments from former GM and currently president of baseball operations Mike Elias and the blockbuster Pete Alonso signing—have reshaped how the organization and the […]

The Detroit Tigers have made waves this offseason by refusing to rule out trading star pitcher Tarik Skubal. Detroit is also involved though in pursuing free agents. Relief pitcher Kenley Jansen is on the team’s radar, per MassLive. “The relief market is moving. Kenley Jansen could be next to go. Tigers have been in pursuit,” […]

The MLB rumors around Munetaka Murakami are reaching a breaking point as the December 22 posting deadline closes in. The Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Mets, and Philadelphia Phillies all remain firmly in the mix, with no clear favorite emerging. Time is now the loudest voice in the room. Front offices feel […]

The Atlanta Braves are trying to rebuild after a very disappointing 2025 season. While the Braves have been mentioned to want pitching this offseason, a new report sheds light on Atlanta’s search for hitting. The Braves are linked to free agent Bo Bichette, per MLB.com. “If they are going to make any move, it would […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks weighed trading Ketel Marte after a disappointing season, and the silence did not last. Rumors are now roaring as a possible move storms into MLB Free Agency, with Tampa Bay Rays suddenly at the center of it all. This is no longer background chatter. It is loud. It is deliberate. And it […]

The Baltimore Orioles stole the spotlight from the Los Angeles Dodgers at the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings, and that contrast says everything about how far the franchise has come. Los Angeles still had a strong showing, signing elite closer Edwin Diaz to address its most obvious weakness and reinforce a roster chasing a third consecutive […]

The New York Mets entered the offseason determined to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 campaign. Despite a massive payroll and the addition of superstar right fielder Juan Soto, New York failed to reach the playoffs. Now the Mets turn their attention to free agency. With Steve Cohen’s blessing, New York’s President of Baseball Operations […]

The Texas Rangers missed the playoffs for the second straight year in 2025. Texas hasn’t returned to the postseason since its surprise World Series victory in 2023. Last season, the Rangers went 81-81. The team parted ways with manager Bruce Bochy after the disappointing campaign, replacing him with Skip Schumaker. Texas began the offseason by […]

The Toronto Blue Jays reached the World Series last season for the first time in 32 years. And after a heartbreaking loss to the Dodgers, Toronto has turned to free agency to bolster the roster for another deep playoff run in 2026. The Blue Jays have been linked to nearly every high-profile free agent available […]

Undoubtedly, the aftereffects of the Baltimore Orioles signing Pete Alonso to a $155 million deal are still being felt. Moreover, there is insight into what led to the historic signing, courtesy of Alonso’s agent Scott Boras. On Friday, Boras shared with reporters about the conversation he had with Alonso about what the Orioles were offering […]

The Washington Nationals and starting pitcher Josiah Gray have come to an agreement on a one-year contract that will allow the team and the pitcher to avoid arbitration. Gray has agreed to a new deal that will pay him $1.35 million in the 2026 season, according to ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan. Gray was an […]

The Baltimore Orioles have been one of baseball’s busiest teams this offseason. After failing to reach the playoffs in a dismal 2025 campaign, Baltimore appears committed to bolstering the roster for a bounce-back in 2026. Following a flurry of moves, the Orioles’ made a splash by signing Pete Alonso to a five-year, $155 million deal. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers carry an aura of invincibility during the offseason. If the two-time reigning World Series champions are seriously interested in a free agent, they will likely snag him before winter’s end. However, no one can actually outbid New York Mets owner Steve Cohen. If the Hedge Fund King covets a player, he […]

After playing a key role for the Toronto Blue Jays en route to the World Series, starting pitcher Max Scherzer is now a free agent. Any team aiming for a playoff berth in 2026 could be in the mix to potentially sign him. On Friday, MLB reporter Ken Rosenthal sparked rumors after naming the San […]

Fresh off their headline-grabbing acquisition of Edwin Diaz, the Los Angeles Dodgers pivoted to a quieter but no less intentional move as MLB Free Agency continues, claiming Michael Siani off waivers from the Atlanta Braves and adding another layer of depth during the offseason. The noise faded. The margins took over. The Dodgers kept building […]

While the Miami Marlins have been involved in plenty of trade rumors, they have had a relatively quiet offseason. But on Thursday, the Marlins made a major league addition to their corner infield. Miami has signed Christopher Morel to a one-year contract, via Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. The Marlins plan to play him at […]