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The New York Yankees are preparing for the 2026 season, as spring training is right around the corner. However, there are some concerns regarding Aaron Judge’s ability in the outfield, as he’s dealing with a right elbow flexor strain that limited him to designated hitter late in the 2025 campaign. On Tuesday, the 33-year-old slugger […]
It is certainly an exciting time for Major League Baseball fans, as Spring Training is about to start. The San Francisco Giants are getting some good news about the health of one of their players. Giants infielder and designated hitter Bryce Eldridge seems to be doing better as the team reconvenes. “Bryce Eldridge, who had […]
As the Athletics try to get back into contention, their lineup is filled with plenty of potent bats. However, figuring out their pitching rotation is still a work in progress. The A’s have now added another name to the mix, signing Aaron Civale to a one-year contract, via Jon Heyman of The New York Post. […]
Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler is not expected to be ready for Opening Day. All-Star Ranger Suarez signed with the Boston Red Sox in MLB free agency. The Phillies’ starting rotation has uncertainty at the moment, but their top prospect Andrew Painter could help to salvage the situation. Matt Vasgersian echoed a similar sentiment on […]
The right amount of seasoning can elevate an already superb dish to gourmet status. Former Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez agreed to a three-year, $115 million contract with the Detroit Tigers this offseason. While the ace ultimately decided to go to the Motor City, it is fair for the New York Yankees to wonder […]
Jose Berrios was once considered to be one of the better starting pitchers in MLB. After pitching to a 4.17 ERA across 31 outings in 2025, however, will the two-time All-Star have a spot in the Toronto Blue Jays’ 2026 starting rotation? MLB insider Jon Morosi believes Berrios should still be able to impact the […]
After missing the playoffs in 2025, the Atlanta Braves are entering spring training looking to reclaim their seat at the postseason table. Now, the Braves will have some extra catching depth to work with. Former Texas Rangers standout Jonah Heim is in camp with Atlanta, via Mark Bowman of MLB.com. He seems poised for a […]
Rumors have swirled throughout the offseason in reference to a potential Nick Castellanos trade. The Philadelphia Phillies’ signing of outfielder Adolis Garcia made it seem as if Castellanos was destined to be moved ahead of spring training. Yet, pitchers and catchers are now set to report, spring training will begin soon, and Castellanos is still […]
Fans of the Milwaukee Brewers are still buzzing after the recent. And the general manager said the team is still in good shape roster-wise. But here is one last-minute move the Brewers must make before spring training. The decision to send Caleb Durbin to the Red Sox probably makes the Brewers stronger for the future. […]
When news broke that the Milwaukee Brewers were trading Caleb Durbin to the Boston Red Sox, it drew all sorts of reactions in Wisconsin and beyond. Some questioned why arguably the best regular season team in baseball last year would continue to sell on promising players when they seemingly want to be competitive again in […]
The Boston Red Sox reshaped their roster with the Caleb Durbin trade, but the move has not delivered immediate clarity. As spring training approaches, uncertainty continues to surround how Boston’s infield will take shape when the regular season begins. The Red Sox acquired Durbin in a six-player trade with the Milwaukee Brewers, parting with pitching […]
The Detroit Tigers continue to add low-risk pitching depth ahead of spring training. On Monday, the Tigers agreed to a minor league contract with left-hander Konnor Pilkington, strengthening bullpen depth just days before pitchers and catchers report. Shortly after the contract became finalized, The New York Post Sports’ Jon Heyman took to his X (formerly […]
While the Toronto Blue Jays kick the aging tries on Max Scherzer, they may been wishing they had re-signed Bo Bichette. However, here is one last-minute move the Blue Jays must make before spring training. It’s getting close to time. Spring games will be rolling around soon. But there is still time for the Blue […]
The Los Angeles Dodgers have officially confirmed a long-awaited milestone for one of their most respected veterans. On Monday, February 9, the organization unveiled its 2026 promotional calendar, revealing that Miguel Rojas will receive his first-ever Dodgers bobblehead giveaway. Shortly after the announcement, MLB shared the news on its official X (formerly known as Twitter), […]
In 2026, the World Baseball Classic will formally implement a faster pace of play, marking a major change in tournament operations. The introduction of the pitch clock aligns the WBC with modern professional baseball standards and reshapes competitive dynamics across participating nations. Under the finalized 2026 World Baseball Classic rules, pitchers will operate under a […]
Pitchers and catchers are set to report to their clubs this week, and for the Houston Astros, they get some positive news on the injury front as MLB spring training begins. All-Star closer Josh Hader, who suffered a season-ending injury in August 2025, is seemingly making good progress amid his recovery journey. “As spring training […]
The New York Yankees and Athletics made a trade on Monday. According to Bob Nightengale, the Yankees have acquired infielder Max Schuemann from the Athletics for right-handed pitcher Luis Burgos. The Yankees are bringing in an infielder who has major league experience with the A’s for two seasons, 2024 and 2025. In 2024, Schuemann batted […]
Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler was devastatingly denied a chance to finish the 2025 MLB season, and his 2026 campaign is also expected to be shortened to some degree. Manager Rob Thomson says the two-time National League Cy Young runner-up is unlikely to be ready for Opening Day, per USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. However, the […]
After more than a decade with the team between two stints, Andrew McCutchen may be parting ways with the Pittsburgh Pirates. McCutchen, who will turn 40 years old in October, has spent most of his MLB career in Pittsburgh. But following the Pirates’ signing of Marcell Ozuna, McCutchen could be on his way out, considering […]
Munetaka Murakami is the future of the Chicago White Sox. The Japanese star is set to make his major league debut with the team this Spring, and the White Sox are trying to bring in solid pieces to build around him. Last week, the White Sox signed outfielder Austin Hays to be a big part […]
The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently gearing up for the upcoming 2026 MLB season, which is slated to get underway toward the end of next month. The Dodgers are defending their World Series championship from a year ago, but they still remained active over the summer, signing two key free agents in Edwin Diaz and […]
The Miami Marlins have been looking to add a back-end starter to their club, and they were able to do that, signing Chris Paddack to a $4 million deal with another $500K available in incentives, according to MLB insider Jon Heyman. The Marlins made a few moves over the offseason, trading away Edward Cabrera and […]
With the Chicago White Sox in the midst of the offseason, looking to improve after another disastrous season, the team continues to make moves to boost its pitching. As the White Sox have been bolstering their bullpen, they added another arm, this time to the starting rotation. According to Joel Sherman of The New York […]
Spring Training is around the corner, but the Tampa Bay Rays are not satisfied with their roster. The wheels keep turning in St. Petersburg. Free-agent pitcher Nick Martinez has agreed to a $13 million contract, per MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, and will return to the American League for the first time since 2017. The 35-year-old right-hander […]
The Minnesota Twins are currently in the midst of an important offseason for the future direction of the franchise, gearing up for spring training, which will get underway later this month. Minnesota is looking to bounce back after missing the playoffs for the second consecutive year in 2025, and largely blowing up its core of […]
With the New York Mets adding depth to their team in an effort to make a lot of noise this upcoming season, one of the moves made this offseason was acquiring pitcher Luke Weaver, formerly of the New York Yankees. As the Mets instill confidence heading into the season, Weaver is ready to get to […]
The Houston Astros have gotten calls from teams about Isaac Paredes, and the two main teams have been the Boston Red Sox and the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Red Sox have been looking for infielder help for some time, and they were actually in talks to make a three-team deal with the Astros and St. Louis […]
The Boston Red Sox are looking to get better before the season starts, and they did so after this latest move to acquire Caleb Durbin. There were a few moving parts between them and the Milwaukee Brewers, and the full trade was reported by Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. “Full trade, per source: Red Sox get […]
The San Francisco Giants had a quiet offseason after their massive trade last June. Rafael Devers will be with the team for a whole season, giving their lineup some incredible homerun power. Plus, they did sign Harrison Bader to improve their outfield defense. But the Giants will regret not signing Framber Valdez to a contract […]
The Pittsburgh Pirates have made multiple moves to improve the offense this offseason, including one on Monday. After bringing in Brandon Lowe and Ryan O’Hearn earlier in the winter, they signed a home-run hitter. The Pirates have signed Marcell Ozuna to a one-year, $12 million contract, per New York Post insider Jon Heyman. “Marcell Ozuna […]
Sunday’s Super Bowl LX featured an electric halftime show performance from international star Bad Bunny. The Grammy-winner performed a show packed with cameos and other musical guests, including Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin. During the show, many celebrities were spotted in Bunny’s Casita. One of them was Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr., whose appearance […]
The Miami Marlins have spent the offseason trading from their wealth of pitching to reinvigorate their roster. Now, the Marlins have plenty of intriguing players set to control big roles in the lineup. One of those hitters is Augustin Ramirez. There’s no denying what he brings to the plate after hitting .231 with 21 home […]
The Atlanta Braves missed the playoffs in 2025 after an 0-7 start, marking a disappointing, injury-filled campaign. But they did not do a ton in the winter to make up for that deficit. They traded Nick Allen for Mauricio Dubon and signed Mike Yazstremski. But the Braves will regret not signing Bo Bichette in free […]
When fans and pundits talk about the New York Mets’ outfield, their immediate thought goes to right fielder Juan Soto. However, the Mets must make sure they have ample options in the other two outfield spots. In an effort to add more depth, New York has signed outfielder MJ Melendez to a one-year, $1.5 million […]
The Boston Red Sox have not had the offseason they dreamed of. They lost Alex Bregman, did not sign Bo Bichette, and did not trade for Ketel Marte. Boston was also trying to swing a three-team trade with the Houston Astros involving Brendan Donovan of the St Louis Cardinals. But with Donovan in Seattle, the […]
The Cincinnati Reds have made multiple moves throughout the offseason as they prepare for their second year under the leadership of manager Terry Francona. The Reds responded extremely well to Francona as he made his return to the dugout after taking a year away from Major League Baseball after health issues keyed his decision to […]
The Baltimore Orioles have remained aggressive all offseason in their quest to return to the postseason. However, they have failed to find their true ace. The franchise did acquire Shane Baz in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays. Trevor Rogers and Kyle Bradish are also expected to have key roles in the rotation. But […]
The Kansas City Royals are mourning the death of former outfielder and World Series contributor Terrance Gore, who died Friday at the age of 34, with former Royals general manager Dayton Moore issuing a public statement remembering Gore’s impact on and off the field. In a statement shared on X, formerly Twitter, by reporter Jon […]
The Baltimore Orioles on Saturday won their salary arbitration case against left-handed reliever Keegan Akin in the organization’s second hearing this offseason. A three-person arbitration panel — John Stout, Jeanne Charles, and Samantha Tower — ruled in favor of the team, setting Akin’s 2026 salary at $2.975 million. The 30-year-old had filed for $3.375 million, […]
The Miami Marlins compete in the very tough National League East. The Marlins have to battle the Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets and Atlanta Braves every season, and it has been a losing proposition most years. Miami showed some fight last year, especially when they swept the visiting New York Yankees in a 3-game series, […]