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Teams around the league are finalizing their 40-man rosters with spring training set to begin on February 20. On Saturday, the Toronto Blue Jays announced that they are inviting three players to spring training. Those three players include left-handed pitcher Josh Fleming, who is signing a minor league deal, along with right-handed pitchers Tanner Andrews […]

With spring training quickly approaching, teams around the league are finalizing their rosters in preparation for the 2025 campaign. On Friday, it appears the St. Louis Cardinals are adding some infield depth to the roster. The Cardinals announced that they have claimed third baseman Bryan Ramos off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles. He will be added […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have made it to the playoffs the last four seasons. However, they are still trying to earn their first World Series title since 2008. In an effort to maximize their roster’s potential, the Phillies have invited utility man Dylan Moore and right-handed pitcher Daniel Robert to spring training, the team announced. Both […]

The late-offseason trade market remained active Thursday as two teams with postseason aspirations finalized a deal just before spring training camps open. The Baltimore Orioles agreed to acquire infielder Blaze Alexander from the Arizona Diamondbacks, continuing a push to solidify roster depth as clubs across Major League Baseball finalize their benches. The move adds flexibility […]

The latest Boston Red Sox rumors suggest the front office is finalizing its roster just ahead of Spring Training. The Red Sox reportedly have strong interest in acquiring one of two available infielders from the Chicago Cubs to solidify their lineup. Nico Hoerner and Isaac Paredes have emerged as the primary targets as Boston looks […]

The New York Mets have a new ace in town, and he is already making his presence felt in Florida. Freddy Peralta arrived at the complex in Port St. Lucie well ahead of the mandatory reporting date. The early appearance signals a strong commitment to his new club following the blockbuster trade with the Milwaukee […]

Spring training is right around the corner, which means teams are currently announcing which players are receiving non-roster invites to camp. On Wednesday, the San Francisco Giants made their announcement, revealing that 19 players received non-roster invites. Former Los Angeles Dodgers top prospect Diego Cartaya is among the players who will join the Giants for […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers enter the final stretch before spring training with health questions still surrounding key contributors, and Tommy Edman’s recovery has emerged as an early focal point as roster planning begins to take shape. The Dodgers utility man addressed his offseason rehab plan as pitchers and catchers prepare to report in mid-February. Edman […]

The San Francisco Giants enter the 2026 campaign after just missing out on the playoffs last season. After making some moves to improve the starting rotation, President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey reveals how the club feels about its pitching group ahead of spring training. Posey, who is 38 years old, claims that the Giants […]

The Atlanta Braves enter late January with spring training on the horizon and a roster that appears nearly finished, aside from one lingering concern. Despite an otherwise productive winter, the Braves’ rotation still lacks a proven innings floor behind its frontline arms. October has consistently shown how quickly depth can erode when starters break down. […]

With rumors surrounding the Houston Astros and the possible moves the team will make this offseason, the baseball world has been sepculating the area the franchise is looking into. While the Astros will continue to be engulfed in rumors around certain trades, general manager Dana Brown gave insight into what the team is looking into. […]

As the winter stretch unfolds, expectations surrounding the Cleveland Guardians have shifted in a way that no longer allows for ambiguity. Success is no longer framed around division titles or incremental progress. Under Stephen Vogt, the Guardians’ mindset has moved decisively toward a championship-only standard well ahead of the 2026 season. Vogt enters his third […]

The Texas Rangers continued shaping organizational depth this week as the club finalized a group of offseason additions ahead of spring training. Planning for camp took a clear step forward on Thursday, when the front office secured multiple veteran players on minor league contracts, reinforcing competition and roster flexibility entering 2026 Spring Training. The Rangers […]

The New York Yankees remain atop the AL East with a 1.5 game lead over the second-place Boston Red Sox thanks in large part to Aaron Judge’s prodigious pace at the plate this season. The reigning AL MVP has produced a Ruthian stat line over his last 162 games. The Yankees avoided a three-game series […]

The New York Yankees suffered an alarming number of injuries this spring. And while the pitching staff bore the brunt of the damage, position players did not escape unscathed. Giancarlo Stanton is dealing with injuries to both elbows and opened the season on the IL. There’s still no timeline for the veteran slugger’s return to […]

Let the redemption arc begin in Detroit. Former No. 1 overall pick Spencer Torkelson will be on the Tigers’ Opening Day roster, a decision that reflects both his standout spring training performance and the organization’s continued belief in his potential. Torkelson, 25, is slated to start as the designated hitter when the Tigers open their […]

When Nolan Jones was pulled from the Rockies’ Cactus League lineup last Saturday, he didn’t know where he was going—only that he was being traded. Wandering the complex “shook,” the 26-year-old right fielder spent nearly an hour trying to process the news and guess his destination. The Cleveland Guardians? He ruled them out. “I did […]

A year ago, Ryan Johnson was pitching as a junior at Dallas Baptist University. Now, without having thrown a single professional pitch in the minor leagues, he’s officially a Major Leaguer. The Los Angeles Angels announced Tuesday that Johnson, their 2024 second-round draft pick, has made the Opening Day roster. It’s a rare and rapid […]

With spring training in the books, the New York Yankees are preparing for what they hope is another run to the World Series. Outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. is expected to have a bigger role this season. With Opening Day approaching, Chisholm did not hold back on his goals for the remainder of his time with […]

The Los Angeles Angels’ infield is banged up as the team prepares for the season opener. Starting shortstop Zach Neto is still recovering from shoulder surgery with no timeline for his return to the lineup. Third baseman Anthony Rendon underwent hip surgery and is out indefinitely. And his replacement at the hot corner, Yoan Moncada […]

Last year at this time, Cam Smith was in the midst of his sophomore campaign with the Florida State Seminoles. Now, he is on the Houston Astros’ Opening Day roster. The organization’s top prospect (No. 58 overall) is expected to play right field for the four-time defending American League West champions when they host the […]

The Houston Astros are putting the final touches on their Opening Day roster. Many positions in the lineup will signify the start of a new era. The Astros traded Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs for a package that included prospect Cam Smith as part of the new era. On Tuesday, Smith made the Opening […]

The Texas Rangers are hoping to bounce back from a disappointing 2024 season, as the team missed the playoffs after winning the World Series the previous year. Rangers’ veteran ace Jacob deGrom is healthy to start the season and the team also boasts exciting young pitching prospects Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker in the rotation. […]

The Texas Rangers want to bounce back from a 78-win season in 2024. Their starting pitching was injured and underwhelming all season last year. Now, Jacob deGrom is back from Tommy John surgery, and they have two young stars budding. Vanderbilt teammates Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker have made the Rangers roster out of spring […]

The Seattle Mariners are investing in catcher Cal Raleigh. Raleigh and the Mariners are agreeing to a $105 million contract extension, per ESPN. The deal starts this season. The catcher’s new deal buys out three years of free agency, per the outlet. It also includes a full no-trade clause, per The Athletic. It will keep […]

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Reid Detmers will begin the 2025 season in the bullpen, Ron Washington recently announced via Bill Shaikin of The Los Angeles Times. “Reid Detmers will open this season in the Angels bullpen, Ron Washington said. Jack Kochanowicz will be the fifth starter,” Shaikin wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Adding pitching has […]

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen is speaking out about how the team signed Juan Soto. Cohen says a meeting with Soto at Cohen’s California house got the deal done. Cohen brought Soto to his house for an in-depth pitch meeting. The Mets owner said it was about making a connection with Soto, to show him […]

The Kansas City Royals reached the playoffs for the first time in nine seasons last year. Royals fans have renewed hope in the team thanks in large part to rising star Bobby Witt Jr. In 2024, he became the only shortstop in baseball history with multiple 30/30 seasons. And expectations are even higher in 2025 […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers kicked off the 2025 MLB season in Japan, where the team dominated the Chicago Cubs in the two-game Tokyo Series. But the Dodgers were forced to start their season without Mookie Betts. The star shortstop was scratched from the series due to a mysterious illness. Nearly a week later Betts is […]

Juan Soto’s Yankees career was brief but memorable. After the San Diego Padres traded Soto to New York prior to the 2024 season, he helped lead the Bronx Bombers to the World Series. Along the way Soto made his fourth career All-Star Game, won his fifth Silver Slugger Award, finished third in AL MVP voting […]

Following Juan Soto’s historic decision to turn down the New Yankees in favor for the New York Mets this past offseason, animosity between the two Big Apple fan bases is at an all-time high. A more perceptible brand of vitriol will spread through the stadiums during the annual Subway Series in 2025. But there does […]

The New York Mets made this biggest splash of the offseason. Juan Soto moved across town after one year with the New York Yankees to join the Amazins. Expectations are obviously high in Queens after a trip to the NLCS and a historic addition. But if anything is going to hold the Mets back, their […]

Days before the Los Angeles Dodgers’ home opener, Mookie Betts’ illness has turned into a troubling mystery, and his recent weight loss is raising red flags. Speaking to reporters after being scratched from Sunday night’s Freeway Series game against the Angels, Betts revealed he’s down to 157 pounds — nearly 20 pounds lighter than his […]

The Los Angeles Angels are adding a seasoned arm to their pitching depth just ahead of Opening Day.  “The Angels and RHP Carl Edwards Jr. have agreed to a minor league deal.” via Aram Leighton on X, formerly Twitter. The signing gives the Halos a potentially valuable bullpen piece with years of MLB experience, even […]

The Philadelphia Phillies will be without All-Star left-hander Ranger Suárez to begin the 2025 season, as manager Rob Thomson confirmed Sunday that Suárez is expected to open the year on the 15-day injured list due to a lingering back issue. “We don’t want this thing to linger,” Thomson said, via MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki. “So if […]

The meteoric rise of Kristian Campbell through the Boston Red Sox farm system has culminated in the 22-year-old making the team’s Opening Day roster. Campbell was informed over the weekend that he’d break camp with the big league club, capping off a remarkable journey that began just two years ago when the Red Sox selected […]

Paul Skenes is no stranger to high expectations. As the reigning NL rookie of the year, opening day starter, and arguably the most electric young pitcher in baseball, Skenes isn’t just focused on strikeouts and Cy Young awards; he wants to change the narrative in Pittsburgh. “I think we owe something to the city,” Skenes […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are once again seeking a return to October in 2025. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski and the Phillies’ brass have assembled a deep and talented roster, but there’s still one major hole in their lineup. That hole resides in center field, where the team has lacked an impact player since the […]

There’s some good news on the way, Toronto Blue Jays fans. Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer is recovering well from his thumb injury, per Sportsnet. Scherzer is one of the newest players for the Blue Jays. That development is a welcome contradiction to comments the pitcher made himself just in recent days. “It’s a little […]