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The Los Angeles Dodgers have been uncharacteristically quiet this offseason. But a recent update from Dodgers’ play-by-play broadcaster Tim Neverett on SP Dustin May will excite LA fans, per MLB Network. “With Dustin May, he’s full-speed ahead,” Neverett told Chris Russo on MLB Network’s High Heat. “He came back last year, pitched in some games. […]

Chris Bassitt is headed to the Toronto Blue Jays. The free agent starting pitcher is in agreement with the Blue Jays on a three-year, $63 million contract, sources told Jeff Passan of ESPN. Bassitt’s deal will pay him the third-highest average annual salary among starting pitchers signed during this year’s MLB free agency period. The […]

MLB star shortstop Dansby Swanson married Chicago Red Stars’ Mallory Pugh over the weekend. The wedding has led some to believe that Swanson, a free agent, may opt to sign in Chicago with the Cubs with Pugh playing for the Red Stars. Although that is only speculation, it is something worth keeping tabs on. Pugh’s […]

While Trea Turner and Xander Bogaerts have already secured long-term deals, there are still several other big-name shortstops on the open market. That includes Dansby Swanson, who has been linked to numerous clubs, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, and his only team to date, the Atlanta Braves. And according to Jon Heyman, the […]

Carlos Correa is clearly the Minnesota Twins’ primary free-agency option. It has been reported all offseason that Minnesota wants to bring him back into the fold. And a recent report from The Athletic only strengthens that narrative. “(Twins) have offered him a massive contract far beyond anything in franchise history,” writes Aaron Gleeman of The […]

The San Francisco Giants are still awaiting the MLB free agency decision of their ace, Carlos Rodon. On Sunday night, however, the team added to their starting rotation. The Giants and left-handed pitcher Sean Manaea are in agreement on a two-year contract, per MLB insider Jon Heyman. The deal is worth $25 million total and […]

The New York Mets have had quite the spending spree in MLB free agency, brushing aside any qualms about the luxury tax as they aim to build a true World Series contender in Queens. After securing a five-year deal for Japanese sensation Kodai Senga, some have wondered whether the Mets would be in the market […]

Many of the top names on the free agent market in the MLB this offseason have already come off the board. One guy who is still hanging around is star pitcher Carlos Rodon, and the longer he stays on the market, the more money he is likely to make. That’s because pitching needy teams are […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly made a strong push for CF Kevin Kiermaier in MLB free agency, per Juan Toribio. However, Kiermaier ultimately agreed to terms with the Toronto Blue Jays. “#Dodgers made a really strong push for Kevin Kiermaier, who was their top target in center. It came down to those two teams. But […]

The Toronto Blue Jays and Kevin Kiermaier are reportedly in agreement on a contract, per Shi Davidi. Toronto has been involved in the centerfield market throughout the offseason. They were previously linked to players such as Cody Bellinger and Bryan Reynolds. But they will be content with landing 3-time Gold Glove winner Kevin Kiermaier. Kevin […]

The San Diego Padres’ decision to pursue Xander Bogaerts in free agency caught agent Scott Boras by surprise, per The Athletic. AJ Preller reportedly called Boras to discuss a specific free agent. However, Boras did not expect the free agent to be Bogaerts. “We have to do a better job of understanding how A.J. thinks […]

The MLB Winter Meetings wrapped up earlier this week, and it was quite a hectic time for the league. Several big name free agents came off the board, and the landscape of the league changed as a whole. The fireworks came early and often, and when the dust had settled, the MLB looked to be […]

With Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds requesting a trade, it appears that the Toronto Blue Jays may be a prime suitor. Reynolds has been one of the prize trade pieces in the MLB this offseason and the Blue Jays seem intent on bringing his talents to Canada. According to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi, the Blue […]

Xander Bogaerts was officially introduced as a member of the San Diego Padres on Friday. The former Boston Red Sox shortstop discussed a number of topics, including his decision to sign in San Diego and Fernando Tatis Jr., per Allison Edmonds. “San Diego was my first All-Star game, back in 2016,” Bogaerts said during his […]

When Jacob deGrom signed with the Texas Rangers before the Winter Meetings, the New York Mets pivoted quickly. They replaced a two-time Cy Young Award winner with a pitcher who’s won it three times, Justin Verlander. To their credit, the Mets negotiated on parallel planes with deGrom and Verlander since the start of free agency. […]

Trea Turner recently sent a message to Los Angeles Dodgers fans after signing in Philadelphia with the Phillies. “Thank you @dodgers fans! Was blast playing in front of all of you! Memories I’ll never forget,” Turner wrote on Twitter. The Dodgers’ Twitter account sent Trea Turner a message as well following his departure. “From electric slides and […]

Willson Contreras revealed that Albert Pujols played a role in his decision to sign with the St. Louis Cardinals in MLB free agency, per Talkin’ Baseball. “I think I was on IL. That was the day that Albert Pujols hit the 695 career homer,” Contreras said. “I was just looking around, looking around the ballpark, […]

Willson Contreras recently inked a 5-year, $87.5M dollar deal with the St. Louis Cardinals. The star catcher revealed that Adam Wainwright was the first Cardinals’ player to reach out amid the signing. And Contreras shared Wainwright’s hilarious Yadier Molina-inspired message, per Talkin’ Baseball. “Waino (Adam Wainwright) was the first guy to call me when the […]

Carlos Correa is one of the most enticing free agents on paper. He’s just 28-years old and features a unique blend of power and defense from the shortstop position. In all reality, Correa is the kind of player capable of leading a team to the World Series. But Correa’s MLB free agency market has been […]

Trea Turner signed an 11-year, $300M dollar deal with the Philadelphia Phillies. He recently discussed the decision behind choosing the Phillies in free agency. The 29-year old shortstop has faced skepticism in reference to the length of his contract, as some people are worried about his future productivity given the 11 years on his deal. […]

The New York Yankees’ free agency focus has seemed to shift to ace starting pitcher Carlos Rodon after their massive Aaron Judge signing, per the latest rumors. But why is that? Why are the Yankees so intent on signing Rodon, besides the fact that he’s, well, good? The Yankees are targeting Rodon for these reasons, […]

Aaron Judge was always destined to receive an eye-opening amount of money in MLB free agency. The slugger entered the offseason fresh off of an MVP campaign that saw him smash an AL all-time record 62 home runs. But Jon Heyman recently revealed that Aaron Judge told potential suitors during free agency that legacy was […]

The market for free agent shortstop Carlos Correa is scorching hot at the moment. But, there is one team who is believed to be the favorite to land the former first overall pick: The San Francisco Giants. That being said, there are still others in the mix. Via the SF Chronicle: “The consensus around the […]

The Boston Red Sox seemed to finally be making some progress in free agency after missing out on a bunch of targets to kick off the 2022 Winter Meetings. They shored up the backend of their bullpen by signing Kenley Jansen, and took an extremely expensive risk when they signed Masataka Yoshida out of Japan […]

The 2022 Winter Meetings came to a close on Wednesday, but not before the San Diego Padres got one more massive deal in right before the buzzer. As folks were beginning to head home from San Diego, which is where the Winter Meetings were being held, star shortstop Xander Bogaerts decided that he wanted to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers kept a relatively low profile at the 2022 Winter Meetings, despite being linked to big name players such as Aaron Judge and Justin Verlander. With the Winter Meetings now over, the Dodgers have finally made a move, although it likely won’t get many fans excited, as they have signed longtime outfielder […]

The 2022 MLB Winter Meetings are officially in the books, but boy were they explosive. The star studded free agent class ensured that the Winter Meetings could see some huge deals get made, and sure enough, some of the biggest names on the market this offseason have signed new deals over the past few days. […]

The Winter Meetings wrapped up on Wednesday, and by late Wednesday night, pretty much everyone was departing from San Diego. One person who wasn’t was Xander Bogaerts. Bogaerts (who was actually in Phoenix watching the Suns take on the Boston Celtics in the NBA) provided one last big bang for the Winter Meetings when he […]

While there were tons of fireworks during the 2022 MLB Winter Meetings, one team that curiously sat on the sidelines was the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers were expected to be aggressive in free agency after coming up short in the playoffs again last season, and while they were rumored to be interested in big […]

Nelson Cruz has donned seven MLB jerseys in his storied 18-year career, and he’s looking to make it eight after expressing his desire to play for the Chicago White Sox at the MLB Winter Meetings on Wednesday. “I would love to play for them,” Cruz told NBC Sports’ Chuck Garfien on the White Sox Talk […]

The MLB Winter Meetings have wrapped up for this offseason, but they certainly went out with a bang. Given the huge free agent class in the league this year, it was clear that there was a chance for some fireworks at the meetings this year, and sure enough, those fireworks were lit. Big moves were […]

The Winter Meetings are always a key point in MLB free agency, as a collection of key figures from around the league meet up and try to hammer out deals in free agency. And sure enough, there were some big deals made at the 2022 Winter Meetings. Some of the biggest names came off the […]

The Chicago Cubs might be in a slight rebuild, but they’re still looking to add some big pieces in free agency. The addition of former NL MVP Cody Bellinger is a start and it appears they’re also in the mix for a star shortstop. Per Ken Rosenthal, the organization believes Atlanta Braves SS Dansby Swanson […]

Carlos Correa is reportedly receiving plenty of interest in MLB free agency. According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, the Minnesota Twins and San Francisco Giants are potential suitors for the star shortstop. However, Rosenthal adds that the San Diego Padres cannot be dismissed since Xander Bogaerts is in talks about a reunion with the Boston […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost Trea Turner to the Philadelphia Phillies, which means there is a chance they target one of the other star shortstops on the open market. One name that’s been linked to the organization is Carlos Correa, who isn’t exactly well-liked by Dodgers fans after the sign-stealing scandal back in 2017 with […]

While the New York Yankees re-signed Aaron Judge and New York Mets inked Justin Verlander, it has been a quiet offseason for the Los Angeles Dodgers. There has been no shortage of speculation in reference to the Dodgers’ lack of spending. Luxury tux concerns have been well-documented for the team. Other reports suggest that LA […]

Los Angeles Angels’ superstar Shohei Ohtani’s 2023 free agency is already a hot topic in the MLB world. The Los Angeles Dodgers have been listed as a potential suitor for Ohtani next offseason. Jeff Passan joined the Pat McAfee Show on Wednesday and discussed Ohtani’s free agency. “I don’t want to say he’s going to […]

The Aaron Judge free agency saga dragged on for quite some time, but finally came to a conclusion when Judge decided to re-sign with the New York Yankees on a massive nine-year, $360 million deal. The Yankees had been working hard to convince Judge to stay in New York, and they ultimately were successful in […]

The St. Louis Cardinals haven’t been shy in targeting some big names early on in free agency this offseason in an effort to propel themselves on a deep playoff run in the 2023 season. And on Wednesday morning, they managed to snag one of their top targets in veteran catcher Willson Contreras. Contreras has solidified […]