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The New York Yankees stand out as one of the most intriguing possible landing spots for Bo Bichette, pairing financial strength with positional need and a stylistic fit that could elevate his impact. New York has been openly searching for a right-handed bat that can make a difference, and Bichette’s contact ability and gap power […]

The Detroit Tigers keep listening, but they also keep saying no. Tarik Skubal sits at the center of every Tigers trade conversation as MLB Free Agency rolls on and offseason decisions shape the winter. Calls keep coming from contenders such as the Los Angeles Dodgers but the price stays steep. Detroit knows what it has. […]

The Boston Red Sox have stayed active throughout the offseason, acquiring players such as Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras. However, the Red Sox are still looking to add a big bat to the middle of their lineup. Boston’s premier target remains third baseman Alex Bregman. General manager Craig Breslow and company are willing to pay […]

The Houston Astros officially introduced the newest piece of their rotation on Monday, a moment that offered insight beyond contract details. Tatsuya Imai revealed the personal significance behind his decision to wear No. 45, a choice tied to two of the game’s most respected power pitchers. Houston signed Imai to stabilize a rotation reshaped by […]

The Baltimore Orioles made a calculated roster addition on Monday, claiming outfielder Jhonkensy Noel off waivers following his designation for assignment by the Cleveland Guardians. The move gives the Orioles added power depth while revisiting one of the most memorable swings of the 2024 postseason. The move comes after the Guardians placed Noel on waivers […]

The Baltimore Orioles have massively bolstered their lineup, trading for Taylor Ward and signing Pete Alonso in free agency. They found their new closer in Rylan Helsley. But as the Orioles try to march towards the postseason, they’re still looking for a new ace. Philadelphia Phillies standout Ranger Suarez remains one of the best options […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers remain at the center of every major MLB Free Agency rumor, and Kyle Tucker keeps floating nearby. The mix is obvious. The Dodgers trust star power and Tucker brings it. The offseason still moves slowly, and Andrew Friedman keeps working his preferred lane. He studies the board. He waits. When prices […]

The Toronto Blue Jays shook MLB Free Agency with the Kazuma Okamoto signing, but the story didn’t close. The move immediately reshaped the entire Blue Jays free agency picture. As first noted by Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic, Kyle Tucker remains connected to the Blue Jays in league conversations, and the possibility […]

After making a run to the World Series with the Toronto Blue Jays, Don Mattingly is now joining the Philadelphia Phillies as their new bench coach. He could bring one of the best free agents remaining alongside him. Working for the Blue Jays, Mattingly had an opportunity to coach infielder Bo Bichette. That connection could […]

The New York Yankees added depth to their infield on Sunday by signing former St. Louis Cardinals All-Star shortstop Paul DeJong. The 32-year-old veteran, who hit 30 home runs during his 2019 All-Star season, brings both power and versatility at a time when the Yankees are adjusting their roster in free agency. DeJong agreed to […]

With the clock ticking away, Kazuma Okamoto finally found an MLB home. He agreed to a four-year, $60 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday, avoiding an awkward trip back to the Yomiuri Giants. The Japanese third baseman can breathe a sigh of relief after securing a deal before the Jan. 4, 5 […]

On Saturday, the Minnesota Twins added veteran depth to the infield as early offseason moves continued to unfold, with Orlando Arcia receiving a minor league contract that includes an invitation to major league spring training. The deal provides the Twins with a low-risk addition who brings positional flexibility and postseason experience as the club prepares […]

The New York Yankees don’t like what they are seeing from the Toronto Blue Jays. On Saturday, the Blue Jays signed Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto to a contract for $60 million over four years. While there was no report on the Yankees trying to sign Okamoto, that isn’t stopping fans from expressing their disappointment. “I […]

Kazuma Okamoto has been one of the most sought-after free agents this offseason, as the Japanese third baseman is viewed as one of the next big stars for MLB. After rumors speculated which team might sign him, it appears the Toronto Blue Jays officially signed him to a new deal. Reports indicate that the Okamoto […]

The Boston Red Sox have been bulking up their starting rotation this offseason, but the team is also hoping to keep their offensive core together. Boston is making an aggressive offer to Alex Bregman to keep him on the roster, per MLB.com. Bregman played the 2025 season in Boston, helping the club make the postseason. […]

The New York Mets have been rumored this offseason to be in the mix for several high-profile free agents. One of those free agents is Kyle Tucker, per the New York Post. The outlet reports that Tucker is getting interest from New York’s National League ball club. The Mets are searching for some help to […]

As the MLB free agency dominoes continue to fall, infielder Bo Bichette remains one of the biggest names available. But he is at least garnering interest from some of the biggest contenders in the game. The New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers have all checked in on Bichette, via Jon Heyman of […]

As the posting period for Japanese starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai drew closer and closer to a premature end, many speculated on whether he would find a major league team to call home. New Year’s Day brought news of an Imai-Houston Astros partnership. The 27-year-old inked a three-year deal with the Astros. The affordability of the […]

Tatsuya Imai emerged as one of the defining figures of the MLB free agency cycle entering the new year, agreeing to terms with the Houston Astros and bringing clarity to a competitive international bidding process. The deal closed a market that featured legitimate Chicago Cubs interest and widespread league speculation, while revealing which clubs truly […]

For most of 2025, it looked as if the Houston Astros would conduct business as usual. That is, until the Astros collapsed down the stretch, allowing the surging Seattle Mariners to seize the AL West. Furthermore, a historic comeback by the Cleveland Guardians led to Cleveland capturing the AL Central, causing the Detroit Tigers to […]

Tatusya Imai’s free agency process was shrouded in a bit of mystery, with numerous teams being the front runners. But in the end, Imai is heading to the AL West to begin his MLB career. The Houston Astros have signed the right-hander, via Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Imai has agreed to a […]

After falling short in the World Series, the Toronto Blue Jays have stayed supremely active throughout the offseason. Their latest move could give the Blue Jays an extra intriguing starting pitching option in the future. Toronto has signed right-hander Josh Winckowski to a two-year minor league contract, via Steve Adams of MassLive. When he makes […]

The Toronto Blue Jays added a long-term bullpen piece with a powerful personal story on Wednesday, agreeing to a two-year minor league deal with right-handed reliever Nic Enright as the organization looks ahead beyond the 2026 season. The Blue Jays reached the agreement knowing Enright will spend the entire 2026 campaign rehabilitating from Tommy John […]

As the MLB offseason continues, Framber Valdez remains unsigned. Valdez has been linked to a number of teams in MLB free agency, but the former Houston Astros star has yet to agree to a contract. Broadcaster CJ Nitkowski recently suggested the San Francisco Giants and Atlanta Braves as potential suitors, per MLB Network Radio on […]

The Chicago Cubs added another piece to their bullpen by signing veteran right-hander Hunter Harvey to a one-year deal worth $6 million, with up to $1.5 million available in incentives. The agreement between the Cubs and Harvey was reported by Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Harvey, 31, offers real upside when healthy. A […]

The San Francisco Giants added an upgrade to their starting rotation on Wednesday by agreeing to a one-year contract with Tyler Mahle. Shayna Rubin of The San Francisco Chronicle reported the deal was close and Mark Feinsand of MLB.com later confirmed the agreement. Mahle is set to join a Logan Webb-led starting rotation in San […]

The Los Angeles Angels have certainly had a busy offseason. Between signing a number of veterans — such as Kirby Yates — and working out a contract restructure agreement with Anthony Rendon, LA has been making moves throughout the winter. Still, this Angels squad doesn’t feel like a true contender yet. The Halos feature an […]

The “Las Vegas” Athletics recently extended outfielder Tyler Soderstrom to a deal worth up to $86 million on Christmas Day. There aren’t many better Christmas presents than that. The Athletics decided to make the signing official at their new home in Las Vegas. The reason for extending Soderstrom now, as mentioned in the article, is […]

With a collection of young talent ready to make their mark on MLB, the Athletics seem to be a team on the rise. They ensured a key part of their future was locked up by signing left fielder Tyler Soderstrom to an $86 million contract. He joins a core that features fellow burgeoning stars such […]

Entering the 2025 offseason, Kyle Tucker is one of baseball’s most intriguing free agents — a player with All-Star pedigree, elite consistency, and a balanced skill set that makes him an instant upgrade for nearly any team. Yet somehow, his market has been quieter than expected. Once projected to land an 11-year, $400 million megadeal, […]

The Chicago White Sox made one of the biggest surprises of the offseason when they signed slugger Munetaka Murakami to a two-year contract. Now, the White Sox are trying to make another free agency splash. Chicago has emerged as a contender for right-hander Tatsuya Imai, according to Yahoo Japan. While the White Sox will have […]

While the 2025 MLB offseason has had moments of intrigue thus far, one of the sport’s most coveted free agent outfielders has yet to sign. While plenty of suitors have been interested in former MVP Cody Bellinger, his 2025 campaign and specific skillset make him a perfect fit to re-sign with the New York Yankees. […]

There are several Major League Baseball teams interested this offseason in signing Japanese player Kazuma Okamoto. Okamoto is meeting with teams in the coming days, per MLB.com, ahead of potentially signing with a club. The clock is ticking for the talented Japanese slugger to make a deal with a MLB team. “Okamoto has until (January) […]

The 2025 offseason has already delivered its fair share of surprises, but one of the biggest storylines still unresolved is where Bo Bichette will land. After seven standout seasons in Toronto, the two-time All-Star is testing the market for the first time, and the buzz is beginning to build around one destination in particular: the […]

Cody Bellinger remains one of the most prominent names of the MLB offseason, as free agency negotiations continue to stall amid a familiar standoff. Talks surrounding Bellinger’s contract now revolve around agent Scott Boras and how far teams are willing to go—speculation that could reshape the New York Yankees’ offseason plans. Bellinger, who finished the […]

There are several upper-tier MLB free agents still available in the final days of 2025, but they know how this industry works and are probably feeling fairly comfortable heading into the new year. Japanese players like Tatsuya Imai do not have that luxury. The right-handed pitcher only has until Jan. 2 to sign with a […]

The Chicago Cubs took a notable step toward reshaping their bullpen Saturday, reaching an agreement with veteran reliever Hunter Harvey as the team continues to address late-inning needs ahead of the 2026 season. The Cubs agreed to terms with the 31-year-old Harvey, adding a high-velocity arm to a relief unit that has been a clear […]

The Cincinnati Reds and outfielder JJ Bleday are reportedly in agreement on a contract in MLB free agency, per Robert Murray of FanSided. “Sources: Free-agent outfielder JJ Bleday and the Cincinnati Reds are in agreement on a contract. Bleday, 28, was the No. 4 overall pick in the 2019 draft and has spent time in […]

With rumors that the Athletics had contract extension talks with its young players to get done this winter and offseason, Christmas Day marked one for left fielder Tyler Soderstrom. As the rumors will continue around the Athletics, Soderstrom is locked with the ball club for the foreseeable future, in what turned out to be an […]