Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. and pitcher Spencer Strider are not expected to be ready from their injuries in time for Atlanta’s season opener against San Diego on March 27. Acuña, the 2023 NL…
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OMG makes its way to Cooperstown as the New York Mets’ home run sign will be featured in the Hall of Fame
The “OMG” spirit is coming to Cooperstown. After their exciting run to the National League Championship Series last month, the New York Mets gave the Baseball Hall of Fame one of the blue-and-orange OMG signs…
Mets and Yankees Gear Up for Intense Bidding War Over Juan Soto, with Alonso as Yankees’ Backup
The Mets and Yankees are set to compete intensely over star free agent Juan Soto this offseason, with both teams making the outfielder their primary target. While the Yankees are the initial favorites to land…
Cashman Backs Boone as Yankees’ Manager Despite World Series Loss, Eyes Contract Options
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman expressed support for Aaron Boone, suggesting the manager is likely to return for an eighth season despite the team’s disappointing World Series performance. Cashman praised Boone, calling him a “great…
Yankees Retain Gerrit Cole, Avoid Costly Extension in Mutually Beneficial Agreement
The Yankees’ General Manager, Brian Cashman, and star pitcher Gerrit Cole reached an agreement to keep Cole with the team without extending his contract or adding the $36 million fifth year he might have demanded.…
Nathan Eovaldi has opted out of his $20 million player option for 2025 with the Texas Rangers, making him a free agent
Two-time All-Star pitcher Nathan Eovaldi became a free agent on Monday after choosing to decline a $20 million player option for next season with the Texas Rangers. Eovaldi will receive a $2 million buyout from…
New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has chosen to forgo his opt-out option and will remain with New York instead of becoming a free agent
On Monday, Gerrit Cole decided to give up his right to opt out and will stay with the New York Yankees under his contract, which runs through 2028, instead of becoming a free agent. Cole,…
Frankie Montas has declined his mutual option with Milwaukee Brewers for the 2025 season, while the Brewers have opted not to exercise their team option on Colin Rea
Milwaukee’s starting rotation might look different next season with right-handed pitchers Frankie Montas and Colin Rea both becoming free agents. On Monday, the Brewers announced that Montas had turned down his part of a $20…
The Kansas City Royals’ Hunter Renfroe and Chris Stratton have exercised their player options, while Brady Singer has been activated from the 60-day injured list
On Monday, Royals outfielder Hunter Renfroe and reliever Chris Stratton both exercised their player options, and right-handed pitcher Kyle Wright was reinstated from the 60-day injured list. Renfroe earned $5.5 million last season and will…
Soto is one of 13 free agents who have been offered a $21.05 million qualifying offer. Cole will remain with the Yankees
Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes, and Willy Adames were among the 13 free agents who received $21.05 million qualifying offers on Monday. Pete Alonso, Alex Bregman, and Max Fried also received the one-year offer before Monday’s…
Matt Arnold of the Milwaukee Brewers has been named MLB Executive of the Year
Matt Arnold, president of baseball operations for the Milwaukee Brewers, was named Major League Baseball’s Executive of the Year after building a team that won its second consecutive NL Central title in the league’s smallest…
Clayton Kershaw, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, has turned down a $10 million option and is now a free agent
Three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw has decided not to take the $10 million player option offered by the Los Angeles Dodgers, choosing to become a free agent instead. The MLB Players Association confirmed…
The New York Mets have decided not to pick up Matt Maton’s option for next season, while extending qualifying offers to Pete Alonso, Sean Manaea, and Luis Severino
The New York Mets made some important decisions this offseason, starting by not picking up reliever Phil Maton’s contract option for 2025. Instead, they opted for a $250,000 buyout, making Maton a free agent. The…
Atlanta Braves reliever Joe Jiménez will miss 8 to 12 months after undergoing knee surgery
Braves reliever Joe Jiménez is expected to be out for most, if not all, of the 2025 season after undergoing surgery to repair cartilage in his left knee. The team confirmed Monday night that Jiménez…
The New York Yankees have decided not to exercise reliever Lou Trivino’s $5 million team option
Lou Trivino’s $5 million club option was not picked up on Sunday by the New York Yankees, making the right-handed pitcher a free agent after missing his second consecutive big league season due to an…
The Kansas City Royals have signed right-handed pitcher Michael Wacha to a three-year contract worth $51 million, which includes an option for 2028
The Royals are re-signing right-handed pitcher Michael Wacha on a three-year contract worth $51 million, which includes a club option for the 2028 season, according to a source who spoke to The Associated Press on…
The Brewers have decided not to exercise Devin Williams’ 2025 option. He will continue with the team and is eligible for arbitration
The Milwaukee Brewers chose not to pick up closer Devin Williams’ $10.5 million option for 2025. However, the two-time NL reliever of the year will stay with the team and is eligible for arbitration for…
Matt Chapman secures his fifth Gold Glove award, while Witt is one of 14 newcomers to earn the honor for the first time
San Francisco third baseman Matt Chapman has won his fifth Gold Glove, while Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. is one of 14 players who won this important fielding award for the first time. Cleveland…
MLB Offseason Kicks Off on November 4 as Free Agency Begins and Contract Options Loom
November 4 is a pivotal date in the Major League Baseball offseason, marking the official commencement of free agency. On this day, players are granted the freedom to sign with new teams, which ignites a…
Braves Strengthen Pitching Staff by Signing Aaron Bummer and Revising Reynaldo Lopez’s Contract
The Atlanta Braves have made significant moves in the offseason by signing left-hander Aaron Bummer to a two-year contract worth $13 million. In tandem, they have revised an existing agreement with All-Star right-hander Reynaldo Lopez,…
Gerrit Cole Opts Out of Contract, Leaving Yankees to Decide on Future After Cy Young Success
Gerrit Cole, the ace pitcher for the New York Yankees, has opted out of his contract, a move that grants the team the opportunity to secure his services for an additional year at $36 million.…
Yankees Fall Short in World Series, Highlighting Mistakes and Missed Opportunities Against Dodgers
The New York Yankees, after a lengthy 15-year wait, found themselves back at the pinnacle of baseball in the World Series, only to falter under pressure and fail to deliver in critical moments. Despite their…
Martinez and Junis have opted out of their contracts with the Cincinnati Reds, while Maile, France, and Martini are now free agents
Right-handers Nick Martinez and Jakob Junis have turned down their 2025 options with the Cincinnati Reds, who also declined their option on catcher Luke Maile on Friday. Additionally, first baseman Ty France and outfielder Nick…