The Toronto Blue Jays signed Anthony Santander to a five-year, $92.5 million contract on Monday, finally securing a high-profile free agent. The deal also includes an opt-out option and a team option for 2030, with…
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In Tokyo, Mookie Betts advises Shohei Ohtani to rest up before the baby arrives
Shohei Ohtani and his wife Mamiko Tanaka are expecting their first child, and Ohtani’s Los Angeles Dodgers teammate, Mookie Betts, has some advice for him. “He should get his sleep now,” Betts said during an…
LeBron James supports Ohio State at the College Football Playoff Championship in Houston
LeBron James attended the College Football Playoff championship game on Monday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to support his favorite team, the Ohio State Buckeyes, as they played against Notre Dame. ESPN cameras spotted James in…
NL Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes isn’t focused on his long-term future with the Pittsburgh Pirates yet
Paul Skenes, the National League Rookie of the Year, is focused on his present with the Pittsburgh Pirates, not on his long-term future. The 22-year-old pitcher, who made a major impact after being the top…
Tarik Skubal shared his love for Detroit but kept talks about his long-term future with the Tigers private
American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal recently agreed to a one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers and is keeping any discussions about a long-term contract private. “I’ll keep that pretty private,” Skubal told…
2025 Detroit Tigers Prospect Update #7: 3B Jace Jung
Jace Jung joined the Tigers as a first-round pick, but his career has often been overshadowed by others, especially with Jackson Jobe and Max Clark being part of the same draft class. Jung, an advanced…
Reflecting on Bob Uecker’s time with the Phillies in Philadelphia
I’ll always remember the excitement in my seventh-grade teacher’s voice when she asked, “Oh my gosh! Are you reading ‘Catcher in the Rye’?” “Yes!” I proudly responded. “Wait … who’s that on the cover?” she…
Atlanta Braves Ink Deal with Indie League Pitcher
The Atlanta Braves have signed right-handed pitcher Jackson Dannelley to add some depth to their minor league system. The 23-year-old has been assigned to the rookie-level FCL Braves. Dannelley, a reliever from Texas, spent part…
Is Houston Astros Star Jose Altuve Destined for the Hall of Fame?
As baseball fans eagerly await the Hall of Fame results for former Houston Astros players Billy Wagner and Carlos Beltran, one current Astros player is already a strong candidate for Cooperstown: second baseman Jose Altuve.…
Houston Astros’ World Series MVP Jeremy Peña ranks among MLB’s lowest performers last season
Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña showed promise as a rookie, but his performance last season raised some concerns. According to MLB data from BrooksGate, Peña ended up among the bottom 30 players in the league…
What’s the Red Sox’ long-term catcher plan in Boston?
The Boston Red Sox traded for catcher and outfielder Blake Sabol from the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, and this move likely signals that they are set at the catcher position for the start of…
The Boston Red Sox have traded for catcher Blake Sabol from the San Francisco Giants
The Boston Red Sox traded for catcher Blake Sabol from the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, sending space in the international bonus pool in return. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Red Sox…
What the Los Angeles Dodgers Can Look Forward to from Roki Sasaki in 2025
Roki Sasaki, the 23-year-old Japanese pitcher, has chosen the Los Angeles Dodgers as his Major League Baseball team. He’s widely regarded as one of the most exciting young pitchers to come from Japan in years,…
Chicago Cubs debut new jersey honoring the city’s blues heritage at Cubs Convention
Chicago is known for many things worldwide, from day games at Wrigley Field to its rich blues music scene and its contribution to the evolution of music. This summer, the Cubs are blending their history…
Sammy Sosa Inducted into Chicago Cubs’ Hall of Fame Following Apology for Past ‘Mistakes’ in Career
Sammy Sosa has been elected to the Chicago Cubs’ Hall of Fame, alongside former first baseman Derrek Lee, just weeks after Sosa apologized for “mistakes” made during his baseball career. The announcement came on January…
In New York, Paul Goldschmidt is poised for a bounce-back season with the Yankees after a tough 2024
Few people have been around Paul Goldschmidt longer than Turner Ward, who managed him in the minors and served as his hitting coach at two different major league teams. Ward worked with Goldschmidt during the…
The Blue Jays traded for outfielder Myles Straw and received $2 million in pool space from the Guardians, but failed to sign Roki Sasaki
The Toronto Blue Jays traded for struggling outfielder Myles Straw and $2 million in international signing bonus pool space from the Cleveland Guardians on Friday. The money could have been used by the Blue Jays…
The New York Mets have signed left-handed reliever A.J. Minter to a two-year deal in New York
The New York Mets have reached an agreement with free-agent left-handed reliever A.J. Minter on a two-year deal, according to a source familiar with the transaction. The deal is still pending a successful physical examination.…
The Oakland Athletics have signed reliever José Leclerc to a one-year, $10 million contract in Oakland
The Athletics have agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract with former Texas right-handed reliever José Leclerc. The 31-year-old Leclerc went 6-5 with a 4.32 ERA and one save in 64 relief appearances for the…
Corey Seager announces he will be ready for Rangers spring training in Arlington after undergoing two hernia surgeries
All-Star shortstop and two-time World Series MVP Corey Seager says he feels great and will be ready for the first day of spring training with the Texas Rangers after undergoing two hernia surgeries last year.…
Sammy Sosa receives a warm welcome in Chicago for his reunion with the Cubs
Sammy Sosa jogged onto the stage holding an American flag, and the crowd erupted in applause. It felt like the old days — except this time, Sosa was dressed in a suit, and the event…
Hoyer states the Cubs are concentrating on strengthening their bullpen and bench in Chicago
The Chicago Cubs are focusing on improving their bullpen and bench as the offseason continues, according to Jed Hoyer, the team’s president of baseball operations. Speaking on the first day of the Cubs’ annual fan…
Despite financial limits, Roki Sasaki chose the Dodgers in Los Angeles
The race for young Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki was one of the rare times when all 30 Major League Baseball teams had an equal chance to sign a highly sought-after player. It seemed like an…