MLB Free Agency Articles - Page 7

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 […]

The Toronto Blue Jays continue to press forward this offseason, and Kyle Tucker’s free agency has emerged as a defining storyline. As the Blue Jays’ plans take shape, a potential pursuit of Tucker aligns neatly with both roster needs and timing, particularly given the current outlook of the teams’ lineup. The Jays entered the winter […]

Cody Bellinger’s free agency has taken an unexpected turn, and it has less to do with on-field performance and more to do with a contract rumor that briefly sent shockwaves through the industry. As the New York Yankees continue to survey the outfield market this winter, a reported asking price tied to Bellinger sparked immediate […]

The Washington Nationals are looking to make improvements to their team as free agency continues, and they’ve just added someone who could help them next season. After spending some time with the Chicago Cubs and the Miami Marlins throughout his career, Matt Mervis has found a new home, according to MLB insider Jon Heyman. “Matt […]

The New York Mets are one of the most talked-about teams during this MLB offseason for several reasons. Clubhouse issues in New York, star departures, and widespread doubt from the fan base have led to numerous questions surrounding the popular ballclub. The Mets recently traded away second baseman and outfielder Jeff McNeil to the Athletics, […]

The Miami Marlins have done some things in free agency, and they are not done adding talent to the roster. That shows with the latest move they made, signing Pete Fairbanks away from the Tampa Bay Rays, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. “Reliever Pete Fairbanks and the Miami Marlins are in agreement on a one-year, […]

The New York Yankees have been linked to a Cody Bellinger reunion in MLB free agency, but it has yet to come to fruition. A number of teams also have interest in Bellinger, and there is a chance that he ends up signing elsewhere. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Yankees […]

Just a few days after a big multi-team trade, the Pittsburgh Pirates have struck once again. After being linked to numerous free agent sluggers, such as Japanese star Kazuma Okamoto, the Pirates have found another slugger for their lineup. Per FanSided’s Robert Murray on X, formerly Twitter, Pittsburgh has inked All-Star first baseman Ryan O’Hearn […]

Once again, the Chicago Cubs came up short in their bid to return to the World Series. An NL Wild Card berth and series win over the San Diego Padres led to a NL Division Series (NLDS) matchup versus their division rivals, the Milwaukee Brewers. Despite pushing the Brewers to their limit, the Cubs ultimately […]

As the MLB offseason progresses, there have been a few surprising teams jumping into the fray. One such club is the Pittsburgh Pirates, who pulled off one of the biggest trades of the hot stove season this past Friday. Now, they could be looking to augment their lineup once again with an intriguing free agent […]

Fresh off signing Japanese superstar Munetaka Murakami to a two-year deal just a couple of days ago, the Chicago White Sox aren’t done spending. As GM Chris Getz and manager Will Venable look to continue progress on the team’s rebuild, another piece of the puzzle was added on Tuesday. Per MLB insider Jeff Passan on […]

The Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals are not done talking. After recent deals involving Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras, the Red Sox remain active as MLB Free Agency continues to unfold. Boston is scanning for balance while the Cardinals lean into a rebuild. Those two realities keep circling each other. League conversations now […]

The Seattle Mariners were focused on becoming more balanced last season, and the result of that plan was the franchise’s first trip to the American League Championship Series in 25 years. The organization has been forced to make more adjustments in the offseason, as it tries to figure out how to finish the job in […]

Chicago Cubs fans are still waiting for president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer to make a big move this offseason, but the organization shored up its catching depth on Monday afternoon. Old friend Christian Bethancourt is returning to the team after agreeing to a contract that will pay him $1.6 million if he makes his […]

After a disappointing exit in the AL Wild Card at the hands of the New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox continued an aggressive offseason by completing a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals involving Willson Contreras as MLB Free Agency continues to shape roster decisions. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that the Red Sox and […]

The Chicago White Sox just grabbed one of the biggest international baseball players. Chicago signed Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to a two-year deal Sunday, per ESPN. The contract is worth $34 million and immediately gives the White Sox a stellar home-run hitter. “Murakami, 25, was arguably the most fascinating player to hit free agency this […]