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In what might be his final regular season game in Houston as an Astro, Alex Bregman received a special tribute from the team and fans. During Wednesday’s game, Bregman was substituted for a defensive replacement in the fourth inning, giving the Houston Astros crowd at Minute Maid Park the opportunity to give him a standing […]

Following a challenging season marred by injuries, the Texas Rangers’ veteran ace Max Scherzer has announced his intent to return to top form in 2025. The three-time Cy Young Award winner expressed this commitment after an injury-shortened season with the Rangers, which he described as the most frustrating year in his extensive 17-year major league […]

International free agents have been massive difference-makers in MLB in recent years. From Shohei Ohtani, Shota Imanaga, Masahiro Tanaka, Masataka Yoshida, and plenty more, Japanese players have made names for themselves in America. There is a new name fans will know soon, Roki Sasaki. The former World Baseball Classic star recently got a great evaluation […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have already punched their playoff ticket by winning the NL Central. But as they look towards next season, the Brewers are interested in adding some power to their lineup. That big bat could come in the form of Arizona Diamondbacks Christian Walker, who Milwaukee is said to be interested in. However, Walker […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks lead MLB with 826 runs scored. In fact, they’re the only team to cross the plate more than 800 times in 2024. Helping lead the charge is first baseman Christian Walker. However, Walker is set to be a free agent following the campaign. Playing in Arizona for the past eight seasons, Walker […]

Fans of the New York Yankees are getting, well, yanked in all emotional directions lately. The club can clinch a postseason spot with just one more win. They may only be getting one more run at a World Series with Juan Soto though. That’s the feeling after the star slugger dropped a huge free agency […]

The 2024 season had its ups and downs for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The debut of Paul Skenes was the highlight but Pittsburgh had plenty of memorable moments from several impact players to make this season a little more tolerable for fans. The Pirates are six wins away from topping their win total from last year […]

For the 24th season in a row, we will not have a repeat World Series champion. The Texas Rangers are out of the playoff race at eight games below .500 as of September 16. It’s been a steep fall for the team that hoisted the Commissioner’s Trophy just last October. Despite a disappointing 2024, the […]

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman is nearing free agency and his agent, Scott Boras, has already gone to work on his client’s behalf. Part of that means not limiting the top third base free agent on the market to his position. Boras reminded teams that Bregman “can also play second base,” per Chandler Rome […]

Kenley Jansen has been one of the best players on the Boston Red Sox during his two-year tenure with the team. With the Red Sox on the verge of missing the postseason this year, Jansen spoke out about his time in Boston. Jansen gave a surprisingly honest reflection about how he feels about his Red […]

The Chicago White Sox are in the midst of what is expected to be the worst season in Major League history. After Friday’s 2-0 loss to the Oakland Athletics, The White Sox’s record is now 33-115, just five losses away from the record set by the New York Mets in 1962, 120. In the top […]

As the MLB postseason and, ultimately, the offseason approaches, the Boston Red Sox are reportedly considering a significant move to balance their heavily left-handed lineup by targeting Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman in free agency, according to an article by Ken Rosenthal. A Bregman acquisition could reshape the Red Sox’s infield and provide the […]

As September gets going, the San Francisco Giants are in real danger of finishing their third consecutive season without a winning record. At 71-73, they’re technically not out of the playoff race, but suffice it to say things have not gone as expected for a team that brought in Blake Snell, Matt Chapman, and Robbie […]

The San Francisco Giants made a huge deal late Wednesday night by agreeing to a six-year, $151 million contract extension with third baseman Matt Chapman. The deal wipes out the final two years of Chapman’s current contract he signed with the Giants this past offseason and keeps him in San Francisco until 2030. While this […]

One of, if not the biggest story of the upcoming MLB offseason will be New York Yankees superstar outfielder Juan Soto’s free agency. While many believe a return to the Yankees or a mega-deal with the crosstown rival New York Mets are the most likely options, one nostalgic rumor is gaining significant traction. The Washington […]

We are getting right into the most heated part of the MLB season as there is about a month remaining before the playoffs. Division and Wild Card races are heating up as teams desperately try to get into playoff position. It’s a fun time of year, and the next couple months of baseball will be […]

The St. Louis Cardinals designated Giovanny Gallegos for assignment in the run-up to the MLB trade deadline. After they acquired pitchers Erick Fedde and Shawn Armstrong, Gallegos opted for free agency instead of a minor-league stint, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Gallegos came up with the New York Yankees but was […]

It didn’t take very long for ex-Royals relief pitcher Nick Anderson to find a new home. After being released by Kansas City and clearing waivers Anderson simply waited for a reliever-needy team to snap him up. A few hours later, the Los Angeles Dodgers did just that, agreeing to terms with the 33-year-old righty, according […]

With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching, every transaction is magnified as every move could have an impact on the outcome of the season. While teams attempt to build the best possible roster for a playoff push and postseason run, potentially impactful players can find themselves casualties of the inevitable churn. Pitcher Nick Anderson is […]

The New York Mets have made an addition and bolstered their depth behind the plate. Former Kansas City Royals catcher Logan Porter is heading to Queens on a major league contract, according to Ari Alexander of KCPR2. Through 11 games in the majors last season with the Royals, Porter hit just .194/.324/.323 with one home […]

Teoscar Hernandez has had quite the season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He made the All-Star team for the second time in his career, won the Home Run Derby and helped lead the Dodgers to one of the best records in all of baseball. But, Hernandez almost joined a different team this offseason instead of signing […]

At 47-38, the Atlanta Braves hold a 2.5 game lead over the competition for the top Wild Card spot in the National League. But as the Braves look to ensure their playoff spot stays locked up, Atlanta has turned to an old friend. The Braves have signed outfielder Eddie Rosario to a minor league contract, […]

As the MLB trade deadline approaches and teams decide if they’re buying or selling, star players on disappointing clubs are being targeted by contenders looking to make a second half push into the postseason. The Chicago White Sox’s Luis Robert Jr. is one of the hottest commodities expected to be on the market, and the […]

The Cleveland Guardians have reached an agreement with starting pitcher Matthew Boyd, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Boyd has yet to pitch this season as he’s been recovering from Tommy John surgery, which ended his 2023 campaign with the Detroit Tigers in June. Prior to the surgery, Boyd wasn’t exactly dominant, posting […]

After losing two starters for the season due to elbow surgery, the Baltimore Orioles are signing veteran right-hander Julio Teheran to a minor league deal, sources tell Jake Rill. It is the fourth contract Teheran will sign in 2024 and his second with the Orioles. Teheran, 33, is a two-time All-Star who made his MLB […]

New York Yankees superstar Juan Soto is on track to become a free agent next offseason, and his recent comments on the situation may make Yankees fans a bit nervous. “We’re going to be open to listening to anybody and everybody,” Soto said, via Chris Kirschner of The Athletic. “We’re not closing any doors. Whoever […]

As fascinating and unexpected as the 2024 MLB offseason was, next year’s break might be even more so. At the center of it once again will be superagent Scott Boras, the representative of several stars who are set to become free agents at the end of the season. Among them is New York Mets first […]

Every MLB team is bound to go through injuries during the season. No team has quite had to deal with what the Boston Red Sox have had to go through in 2024. The Red Sox recently lost first baseman Triston Casas to injury, the fourth infielder to hit the injured list for Boston. As the […]

On Saturday, the Atlanta Braves reportedly agreed to a contract with veteran first baseman Yuli Gurriel, per baseball reporter Francys Romero. It is reportedly a minor league deal. Gurriel, 39, has played at the MLB level with the Houston Astros and Miami Marlins. He spent 2016 to 2022 playing in Houston. The first baseman played […]

Shohei Ohtani landed a massive 10-year, $700 million contract this past offseason with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ohtani was 29 years old when he signed his deal. New York Yankees star Juan Soto, who will turn 26 next October, will enter free agency next offseason and is reportedly looking for a fairly similar contract, but […]

The New York Mets and veteran pitcher Julio Teheran are reportedly in agreement on a contract, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. It will reportedly be a major league deal, according to Andy Martino of SNY. Teheran, a former Atlanta Braves All-Star, could play an important role for the Mets in 2024. Teheran […]

The Chicago White Sox and starting pitcher Mike Clevinger are in agreement on a one-year contract in MLB free agency, per Robert Murray of FanSided. The contract’s worth has yet to be revealed and the deal is pending physical. The 33-year-old right-handed pitcher quietly had a productive season in 2023 with the White Sox. Clevinger, […]

While some big names flew off the market in MLB free agency this past offseason, that wasn’t the case for everyone, and one guy who endured a very lengthy free agency was Blake Snell. The reigning National League Cy Young winner eventually signed a two-year, $62 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, but he […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are reportedly in agreement on a minor-league contract with first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith in MLB free agency, per Robert Murray of FanSided. Smith, who previously played for the New York Mets and Washington Nationals, most recently opted out of his deal with the Chicago Cubs. Smith, 28, was once a highly-regarded […]

The New York Mets made a massive addition to their offense when they signed designated hitter JD Martinez. Now backing up Pete Alonso in the lineup, the Mets are hoping to see more balls fly over the Citi Field wall in 2024. New York signed Martinez to a one-year, $12 million contract. After the signing, […]

After an unforeseen redemption season in 2023, JD Martinez is finally off the free agent market. He is signing a one-year, $12 million contract with the New York Mets, according to MLB insider Jon Heyman.. A player who was considered to be in the grasp of Father Time at the end of 2022 will look […]

Jordan Montgomery is the last big name free agent without a team. Blake Snell recently signed a $62 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, and Michael Lorenzen landed a deal with the Texas Rangers. Montgomery, however, is still unsigned but the New York Yankees could be an option for the left-hander. Montgomery, 31, played […]

The Texas Rangers made a late-offseason free agency splash, as the reigning World Series champions are reportedly bringing in former Philadelphia Phillies hurler Michael Lorenzen, according to the sources of Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. “Free-agent right-hander Michael Lorenzen in agreement with Rangers on one-year, $4.5M contract, pending physical, source tells @TheAthletic. Deal includes $2.5M […]

Blake Snell finally signed with a team following a long offseason. Snell, the reigning National League Cy Young winner, recently agreed to a two-year, $62 million contract with the San Francisco Giants in MLB free agency. Snell’s agent Scott Boras and Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi both addressed the media, along with Snell, […]