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After notching one of Major League Baseball’s biggest payrolls this past season, to say more was expected of the New York Mets is an understatement. The team collapsed down the stretch, coughing up both the NL East and a playoff spot in the process. As the Mets look to rebound from 2025’s failures, the front […]

The New York Mets massively bolstered their bullpen when they signed Devin Williams to a three-year, $51 million contract. But if they were to re-sign Edwin Diaz, the Mets would have one of the scarier back ends in all of baseball. As it stands, Williams is set to take over the ninth inning. But he’d […]

For the second straight offseason, the New York Mets have taken a valuable contributor away from their crosstown rivals, the New York Yankees. Last winter, it was an MLB-record 15-year deal for outfielder Juan Soto. Now, they’ve signed away reliever Devin Williams. According to team beat reporter Max Goodman via X, formerly Twitter, Williams revealed […]

Staying invested in MLB free agency is a taxing chore that beats down many fans. Since there is no set salary cap or floor, there is rarely a steady flow of activity that the public can follow. Chaos and excitement reign supreme when NFL and NBA players officially hit the open market, but the best […]

One of the most intriguing free agency processes of the MLB offseason will be that of Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami. While he posses prodigious power, his place in the big leagues is still being figured out. With the Winter Meetings coming up, many of the biggest free agents remaining could find new homes. But Murakami […]

The first major MLB free agency starting pitching domino fell when Dylan Cease inked a $210 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. However, there are still plenty of big names still on the market. Chief among them is Philadelphia Phillies standout Ranger Suarez. He will be the top pitching target on many team’s wish […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates couldn’t hide from how disastrous their season became, and that reality pushed them into MLB Free Agency with real urgency. The Jhostynxon Garcia trade signaled the first shift in strategy, a move that told fans the front office plans to stay active deep into the winter. The Pirates wants hitters who can […]

When Miguel Rojas expressed his desire to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers during a November interview, he also made a firm call to action to the organization and his teammates: retain the core and become the first MLB team since the turn of the century to pull off the immortal three-peat. The World Series […]

The Texas Rangers are setting a clear path for the 2025-26 MLB offseason, as president of baseball operations Chris Young’s offseason plan takes center stage. With the Winter Meetings set to begin Sunday, Young outlined the Rangers’ offseason strategy, emphasizing upgrades in three critical areas — catcher, bullpen, and starting rotation. Each priority reflects lessons […]

The Chicago Cubs are on the hunt this offseason to improve the roster moving forward. With outfielder Kyle Tucker already out of the door, rumors are speculating that the front office could be targeting third baseman Alex Bregman. Chicago tried signing Bregman last offseason but failed to do so. However, the Cubs aren’t giving up […]

While the Los Angeles Dodgers seemingly have everything on their roster, adding a top flight closer is at the top of their priority list this offseason. As they search for an elite ninth inning option, one clear target has emerged. The Dodgers have watched Robert Suarez dominate as the San Diego Padres closer in recent […]

MLB rumors picked up speed Thursday as Japanese ace Tatsuya Imai drew fresh interest from several East Coast contenders. In a new update from Ken Rosenthal, the New York Yankees, New York Mets, and Philadelphia Phillies were identified as early landing spots. His report injects new life into a winter filled with major Yankees free […]

The Texas Rangers decided to non-tender catcher Jonah Heim. But it doesn’t seem like they’ll dive into the deep end of free agency to find his replacement. The Rangers are unlikely going to be able to sign top free agent catcher JT Realmuto, via Ken Rosenthal and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. They’ve begun exploring […]

The most impactful dynasties continually seek ways to add impactful players and enhance their overall roster. After winning their second straight title to cap off a memorable 2025 season, there is little doubt that the Los Angeles Dodgers’ front office will do everything they can to acquire fresh talent, but there is also one franchise […]

The New York Mets made one of the offseason’s most intriguing bullpen additions by signing reliever Devin Williams, and the move immediately added juice to the Mets and New York Yankees rivalry. Williams spent last season with the Yankees, and his exit from the Bronx — paired with a pointed IG message — ensured the […]

Fresh off appearing in their first World Series since 1993, the Toronto Blue Jays led the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 before dropping the final two games of the Fall Classic. While the Blue Jays fell short, they pushed the Dodgers to the brink on multiple occasions. Now, the focus for Toronto GM Ross Atkins and […]

The Cincinnati Reds reached an important offseason agreement with reliever Emilio Pagan, as the right-hander agreed to a two-year, 20-million-dollar contract to return to the club. The move strengthens the Reds pitching and stabilizes the bullpen at a time when the team’s free agency picture continues to develop. Early reports from The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal […]

Coming down from 3-2 in this past October’s World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers are now back-to-back world champions. As president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and the front office prepare their roster for a run at a potential three-peat, one Fall Classic hero will return to Dodger Stadium for his final season in 2026. […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have made another signature low-risk, high-reward move, agreeing to a one-year deal with Cedric Mullins as they look to get back into the postseason after missing the playoffs for a second straight year. Mullins arrives after spending nearly his entire career with the Baltimore Orioles, where he debuted in 2018 and […]

The Chicago White Sox are looking to make improvements to their roster, and they went out and got some talent in free agency. The latest player to join the team is Anthony Kay, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. “Left-hander Anthony Kay and the Chicago White Sox are in agreement on a two-year, $12 million contract, […]

Pete Alonso and Kyle Schwarber are two of the most coveted free agents this offseason. Is there a chance that the former New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies stars could simply swap places in MLB free agency? Jayson Stark of The Athletic recently suggested the idea. “I’m imagining a situation where the Phillies then end […]

The Houston Astros made a bold offseason move Tuesday, signing right-handed pitcher Ryan Weiss to a Major League contract after his strong run in the KBO League. The agreement supports the Astros’ push to rebuild their pitching depth after missing the 2025 playoffs, a setback that ended eight straight postseason appearances, and reflects renewed urgency […]

The New York Mets added a major piece to their bullpen when they signed Devin Williams to a three-year, $51 million contract. But Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic thinks the Mets shouldn’t be done adding to their relief mix. Closer Edwin Diaz is now a free agent after a six-year run with the Mets. He […]

The New York Mets fell short last offseason, and a shaky bullpen played a major role in that collapse — a reality that set the tone for the urgency behind the Devin Williams signing. The move signaled a shift, a clear attempt to rebuild trust in the Mets bullpen while keeping the door open for […]

The New York Mets entered this phase of MLB Free Agency riding momentum from the Marcus Semien trade and the follow-up move for Devin Williams, but Semien’s arrival still reshuffled the depth chart and put Jeff McNeil’s role under fresh scrutiny. Semien’s arrival tightened the infield picture. It pushed McNeil out of second base. It […]

The Boston Red Sox enter the offseason with one of the trickiest questions in MLB Free Agency, and it centers on Jarren Duran, Wilyer Abreu, and the core of their future. The Red Sox front office is active in free agency talks, but every conversation seems to circle back to the same dilemma: two starting-caliber […]

The Milwaukee Brewers enter the Winter Meetings surrounded by rising questions about their rotation and their approach to a tense offseason. Freddy Peralta sits at the center of that conversation, drawing league-wide curiosity as teams search for impact pitching before the market tightens. The Freddy Peralta buzz around the Brewers now folds into the rhythm […]

Slugger Kyle Schwarber is getting all kinds of attention in the Major League Baseball free agency market. Countless teams are interested in Schwarber, and another is now throwing their hat into the ring. The San Francisco Giants are hoping to make a strong push for the slugger, per MLB Network. The Giants will have plenty […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are deep in MLB Free Agency conversations again, and Bo Bichette and Kyle Tucker are now part of the same crossroads. The Blue Jays want an impact bat as free agency discussions heat up. They want lineup stability. And after signing Dylan Cease, another pivotal decision is already looming this winter. […]

One Major League Baseball free agent who is getting a lot of attention this offseason is Kyle Schwarber. Schwarber had an excellent 2025 season with the Philadelphia Phillies. There are four teams in the mix to sign Schwarber this offseason, per The Score. Those teams are: the Phillies, New York Mets, Cincinnati Reds and Boston […]

Free agent closer Devin Williams earned a multi-year contract with the New York Mets on Monday evening and chose to stay in The Big Apple after spending the 2025 season with the crosstown New York Yankees. According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, the 31-year-old did not have to remain in New York, and could […]

Rumors surrounding the New York Mets picked up steam as the club opened its 2025 offseason with a bold move that set the tone for the winter. The team reached an agreement with reliever Devin Williams. Even with that addition, rumors around the Mets bullpen plans indicate the club still intends to make a strong […]

The New York Mets have signed a pitcher from their in-city rival New York Yankees for the second consecutive free agency period. Last year, the Mets signed relief pitcher Clay Holmes and converted him to a starter. This year, they picked up Devin Williams, the enigmatic reliever the Yankees acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers in […]

After coming up just short of a spot in the 2025 MLB playoffs thanks to a .500 record, fans of the San Francisco Giants have been looking forward to free agency and the prospects of loading up on big names capable of challenging the Los Angeles Dodgers for the National League West pennant. Could that […]

As the Toronto Blue Jays look to avenge their World Series loss, the franchise is eyeing a new ninth inning option. Long-time Tampa Bay Rays standout Pete Fairbanks has now joined the mix. The Blue Jays have been connected to many of the top relievers on the market. However, three of those targets have already […]

All three of the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays made the playoffs in 2025. However, only two of those clubs are expected to hold payrolls among the highest in the league. That would be the Yankees and Blue Jays of course. New York has been connected to nearly every top […]

After a strong season in his Bronx debut, the New York Yankees are trying to re-sign Cody Bellinger long-term. However, they have competition from a number of teams around the league. New York’s familiarity with Bellinger may win out in the end. But if a better offer comes, the Yankees must be prepared to lose […]

The Baltimore Orioles played out a lost season in 2025. The team went 75-87, missing the playoffs and finishing with the fourth-worst record in the American League. But Baltimore isn’t very far removed from success. Before last season’s letdown, the Orioles made back-to-back playoff appearances and even topped the AL with 101 wins in 2023. […]

The Baltimore Orioles have their closer. With Felix Bautista expected to miss potentially all of the 2026 season, the O’s reportedly agreed to a two-year contract with reliever Ryan Helsley on Saturday, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. Katie Woo of The Athletic later reported that Helsley’s deal is worth $28 million and includes an opt-out […]