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The New York Yankees stepped into the Winter Meetings surrounded by noise, questions, and a rising sense of urgency. Big teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies made their splash early. New York didn’t. Fans demanded action. Critics questioned direction. And as pressure grew, Brian Cashman pushed back on the idea that Yankees […]

The Philadelphia Phillies shook the Winter Meetings with a reunion no one saw coming, redefining value and rewriting history as Kyle Schwarber’s contract became the story of the week. Philadelphia’s reunion with Schwarber wasn’t just a splash: it was a tidal wave. The Phillies committed five years and $150 million to their powerhouse slugger, sending […]

Under the heat of the Winter Meetings spotlight, insiders keep imagining the Los Angeles Dodgers taking a massive trade for Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal. The idea sounds wild. The price would be enormous. And yet the thought lingers because the Dodgers have the rare combination of depth, money, and boldness to make a fantasy […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates stayed aggressive at the Winter Meetings after Kyle Schwarber’s blockbuster reunion with the Philadelphia Phillies became one of the week’s defining moments. With that pursuit gone, the Pirates didn’t slow down. Their posture had already shifted earlier in the offseason when they traded Johan Oviedo for top-100 outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia, a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers enter the final stretch of the Winter Meetings with one lingering possibility that refuses to fade: a run at Kyle Tucker. The Dodgers already made their biggest splash by landing Edwin Diaz, but league insiders keep wondering whether Andrew Friedman has one more move in him. Tucker fits their timeline, their […]

The Atlanta Braves entered the Winter Meetings with interest in Edwin Diaz, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ top closer target, hoping to strengthen a Braves bullpen that needed late-inning certainty. They monitored price points, weighed risk, and moved with caution while the Dodgers pushed with conviction. And in the end, the Braves never came close. The […]

When the New York Mets suffered one of the most painful collapses in franchise history last season, it was clear that changes were needed. But most fans are not enthused about bidding farewell to fan favorite Brandon Nimmo and All-Star closer Edwin Diaz. They may combust if Pete Alonso signs elsewhere in free agency. With […]

After making a run to the American League Championship Series, the Seattle Mariners are looking to bring Jorge Polanco back into the mix. However, their talks with the now free agent have hit a snag. The second baseman is seeking a four-year contract, something the Mariners so far have been reluctant to do. Working against […]

The rich keep on getting richer, and it’s every offseason at this point where the Los Angeles Dodgers simply beat other teams to the punch for the services of some of the best free agents. In 2023, the Dodgers signed Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. In 2024, they signed Blake Snell and Roki Sasaki. And […]

The Boston Red Sox are on an upward trajectory, freeing up significant payroll space with the trade of Rafael Devers earlier in 2025 without suffering any consequences to their performance on the field as a collective. In fact, the Red Sox made it to the postseason and pushed their archrival New York Yankees to the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies made one of the biggest splashes of the offseason when they re-signed Kyle Schwarber to a $150 million contract. For the Phillies, retaining Schwarber was one of their top priorities. They made that clear with the five-year pact they offered the designated hitter. General manager Preston Mattingly broke down exactly why the […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are not known for being a major player in free agency. In fact, they are known for being a notorious cheapskate — a franchise that looks to save every penny they could. But they expressed interest in Kyle Schwarber and even gave him a huge offer that reports say reached $125 million […]

The New York Mets made one of the winter’s most decisive bullpen moves by securing one of baseball’s most electric late-inning arms. The signing of Devin Williams quickly became a headline moment for the organization this offseason, as the All-Star moved fast to find a new home in Queens. The arrival of the veteran strengthens […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers may not be done making noise this winter. Fresh off their headline-grabbing deal with star closer Edwin Diaz, team president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman delivered a carefully worded comment that has fueled even more Dodgers offseason rumors at the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando. Dodgers Nation’s Doug McKain asked […]

Cody Bellinger is one of the big names available in MLB free agency after a strong season with the New York Yankees. Bellinger’s agent is Scott Boras, a super agent known for his quirky press conferences. According to Boras, there are eight teams vying for the outfielder. The way he told everyone, per MLB.com’s Bryan […]

As the MLB free agency dominoes start to fall, outfielder Kyle Tucker’s future is still shrouded in mystery. The only thing that is truly known is that Tucker is being courted by numerous franchises. All of the top contenders will be connected to the outfielder until his name is signed on the dotted line. But […]

The Philadelphia Phillies locked up one of the hottest free agents on the Major League Baseball market Tuesday. Slugger Kyle Schwarber decided to stay in Philadelphia, agreeing to a five-year, $150 million contract. It now appears that Schwarber could have received the exact same amount if he had gone to the Baltimore Orioles, per The […]

The Washington Nationals push through the Winter Meetings with a clear message: they are listening on MacKenzie Gore, but they are not rushing into a trade. Teams continue to call. Executives continue to probe. And yet the trade conversation remains steady because the Nationals sees value in patience. They see a young arm with upside, […]

The New York Mets continue the Winter Meetings reeling from Edwin Diaz’s jump to the Los Angeles Dodgers, trade buzz tightening around David Peterson, and the steady pressure that shadows every move GM David Stearns makes. Interest in the left-hander keeps building. As The Athletic’s Will Sammon reported, teams see the Mets’ needs, sense an […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made their statement at the Winter Meetings with a monumental signing. They secured Edwin Diaz to reshape the Dodgers bullpen and sent a message to a market that expected a slower chase. Diaz arrives as the prize of the class, and his deal sets a new standard. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported […]

The Philadelphia Phillies just delivered their signature blow of the Winter Meetings, and it comes with familiar power: Kyle Schwarber is back. The deal, a five-year, $150 million agreement first reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan, signals a dramatic return and reshapes the early days of MLB Free Agency. His reunion with Philadelphia carries weight because […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ battered bullpen pushed them into the Edwin Diaz chase, with Jon Heyman reporting Tuesday morning that the Dodgers had officially joined a race already buzzing with the New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays. Not long after Heyman’s report dropped, The Athletic’s Will Sammon reported an agreement had been reached between […]

The Baltimore Orioles remain deep in the hunt for Kyle Schwarber, and momentum keeps building after ESPN insider Buster Olney reported that the All-star slugger could be the first superstar position player to come off the board at the Winter Meetings. His update adds new urgency to a race that already includes the Philadelphia Phillies, […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been busy this offseason putting out offers to free agents. Pittsburgh is on the hunt for some offense, to help out the pitching staff. It appears though Pittsburgh is going to swing and miss on yet another star free agent. The Pirates put together a $120 million offer to sign Kyle […]

The New York Yankees’ title drought continues, and it looks like they’ll be having a hard time reigning supreme over the AL East with the emergence of the Toronto Blue Jays. The Blue Jays, in particular, made 2025 difficult for the Yankees. Not only did they win the division, they also defeated the Evil Empire […]

The Tampa Bay Rays did not make the postseason in 2025 after a rather weird season. They did not play in their home ballpark, for instance. And the team simply never looked the part of a playoff contender. However, they are returning to Tropicana Field for the 2026 season. When this happens, they’ll be bringing […]

Day 1 of the 2025 Winter Meetings has concluded, and as per usual, there are plenty of talking points for fans to go over. One of them is the ongoing free agency of Kyle Schwarber, who is coming off a monster season in 2025 with the Philadelphia Phillies that has masterfully set him up for […]

The Atlanta Braves continued their run of offseason MLB free agent signings by adding right-handed reliever James Karinchak on a minor-league deal. The move shows how the bullpen is evolving as the club targets low-risk, high-reward depth. Karinchak, a former setup man for the Cleveland Guardians, last appeared in the majors during the 2023 season. […]

The 2025 season represented a major improvement for the hapless Chicago White Sox. After setting the record for most losses in a single season in 2024 (with 121), the White Sox improved to 60-102 this past season. But they’re not content with that kind of progress, if the rumor mill is to be believed. While […]

The New York Yankees posted their second straight 94-68 season in 2025 but the team fell short of the World Series. The Toronto Blue Jays took the AL East crown from the Yankees before knocking them out of the playoffs with a gentleman’s sweep in the ALDS. While Aaron Boone downplayed the gap between the […]

The Chicago Cubs entered the Winter Meetings with clear interest in the closer market, signaling a possible shift toward a more aggressive approach to MLB free agency this offseason. With the bullpen needing stability for 2026, the club has kept its attention on several late-inning arms, including Robert Suarez, who stands out as one of […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers just changed the tone of MLB free agency, and the message came straight from manager Dave Roberts. Fresh off back-to-back titles as World Series champions, the club appears more focused on a possible three-peat than on a splashy winter spending spree. Speaking at the Winter Meetings on Monday, Roberts made it […]

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman shifted attention back to Ryan McMahon when asked about available third basemen, offering a detailed assessment of the veteran infielder rather than addressing broader free-agency possibilities. Cashman said he believed the Yankees “can unlock some things” with McMahon, praising his contributions during the club’s postseason run. “Maybe we […]

After missing the playoffs in 2025, the Kansas City Royals are looking for ways to bolster their roster to get back on track. One clear option is adding more firepower to their lineup. The Royals seem keen to follow through on that plan by adding at least one outfielder in free agency. Amongst the players […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are preparing for the potential loss Zac Gallen, who has been heavily connected to the Chicago Cubs in free agency. While the Diamondbacks could very well re-sign Gallen themselves, Arizona has added another starting pitcher to the mix just in case. Mike Soroka has agreed to a one-year deal with the Diamondbacks, […]

The New York Yankees remain the leading contender to re-sign outfielder Cody Bellinger, but several other teams, including the Mets, Phillies and Blue Jays, are positioned to challenge them as the offseason progresses. Bellinger’s representatives have emphasized that he is “just 1 ½ years older than Tucker, 28,” a comparison aimed at reinforcing his long-term […]

The Boston Red Sox are exploring a major swing, and interest has zeroed in on Ketel Marte as Boston joins a growing field of suitors for the Arizona Diamondbacks star. Early chatter around MLB Free Agency has already tied Marte to several clubs, but the Red Sox, Mariners, Pirates, Rays, Tigers, and Blue Jays stand […]

The Philadelphia Phillies enter MLB Free Agency with one mission that overshadows every other storyline: keep Kyle Schwarber. The Cincinnati Reds want him and the market wants him as well. Yet the momentum still circles back to the Phillies and the familiar power that defined the Schwarber era. The Reds have made their intentions clear, […]

The Chicago Cubs enter the Winter Meetings balancing two storylines: Matt Shaw’s breakout at third base and Alex Bregman’s return to MLB Free Agency. The Cubs likes its young core and fans love Shaw’s rise. But Bregman, a three-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion, is back on the market after opting out of the […]