Jake Burger will wear No. 21 with the Texas Rangers, a number that holds deep meaning for his family after his daughter was born with Down syndrome. Down syndrome, medically known as trisomy 21, is…
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New York Mets sign outfielder Jesse Winker to a one-year deal
Jesse Winker and the New York Mets have agreed to a one-year contract, according to a source familiar with the deal, which was reported on Thursday. The deal is pending a successful physical. This move…
Kyle Tucker and the Chicago Cubs have avoided arbitration, agreeing to a one-year, $16.5 million deal in Chicago
Kyle Tucker and the Chicago Cubs have reached an agreement on the largest of 17 salary arbitration cases. The two sides settled on a one-year contract worth $16.5 million, according to a person familiar with…
Jarren Duran and the Boston Red Sox agree to a one-year, $3.85 million deal, avoiding arbitration in Boston
Jarren Duran, an All-Star outfielder for the Boston Red Sox, and the team reached an agreement on Friday to avoid arbitration. The deal is a one-year contract worth $3.85 million, with an $8 million team…
Roki Sasaki’s potential MLB contract could stir upheaval in Latin America. Here’s why,
Roki Sasaki is able to sign with Major League Baseball (MLB) teams during a nine-day period starting on Wednesday. This rare free agency is expected to have an impact on Latin American teenagers, as many…
Sean Manaea, like Juan Soto, was drawn to the New York Mets’ close-knit atmosphere in New York
Sean Manaea was drawn to the New York Mets’ family-like atmosphere, similar to Juan Soto. “I thought that it was a perfect fit. I know Talat, my wife now, she loved it on the family…
Justin Verlander is determined to show he can still perform at an elite level after an injury-filled 2024 season
For the first time in nearly 20 years as a major league pitcher, Justin Verlander didn’t take an offseason break from throwing. He needed to keep a baseball in his hand so his shoulder would…
Chicago Cubs’ Strategy for 2025 and the Future Explained
For the second straight offseason, the Chicago Cubs have sent mixed signals to both their fans and the broader baseball community. Last winter, they shocked the sport by firing David Ross and bringing in Craig…
Justin Verlander and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a one-year, $15 million deal
Justin Verlander and the San Francisco Giants agreed to a one-year, $15 million contract on Saturday. A three-time AL Cy Young Award winner, Verlander will join a rotation led by All-Star right-hander Logan Webb. Last…
Blue Jays sign All-Star reliever Jeff Hoffman to a 3-year, $33 million deal in Toronto
The Toronto Blue Jays and All-Star reliever Jeff Hoffman have agreed to a three-year, $33 million contract. The team announced the deal on Friday evening, two days after Hoffman celebrated his 32nd birthday. Last season,…
MLB’s Crackdown on Foreign Substances Sparks Controversy and Challenges in the 2024 Season
The 2024 MLB season has brought a spotlight to a controversial rule change aimed at curbing the use of foreign substances by pitchers. Sticky substances like spider tack and pine tar, previously used to enhance…
The MLB offseason rolls on with major free-agent deals in various cities
Stay updated with the latest free agent moves across MLB this off-season as we track the biggest signings during the winter. Also, keep up with all the trades of the off-season. Jan. 3 Hyeseong Kim,…
The San Diego Padres complete a major trade to bolster their pitching rotation
The San Diego Padres are still exploring their options this winter, and this includes possibly trading some of their key players. In a recent article by Bleacher Report’s Zachary D. Rymer, it’s suggested that the…
Paul Goldschmidt, now with the Yankees, reflects on his 2024 season with the Cardinals: “I’m better than this”.
Paul Goldschmidt had a tough start to last season, including a career-worst 0-for-32 slump that ended on May 11 with a ninth-inning single to avoid his first five-strikeout game. “The feeling was just like, man,…
Corbin Burnes has signed a 6-year, $210 million contract with the D-backs, including $64 million
Right-handed pitcher Corbin Burnes has signed a six-year, $210 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. The deal includes $64 million in deferred payments that will be paid out from 2031 to 2036, according to details…
The Brewers have traded minor league LHP Mason Molina to the Rangers in exchange for RHP Grant Anderson
The Milwaukee Brewers traded minor league left-handed pitcher Mason Molina to the Texas Rangers for right-handed pitcher Grant Anderson on Thursday. This trade came after the Rangers decided to designate Anderson for assignment on Monday.…
Joc Pederson and the Texas Rangers agree to a 2-year contract, marking his 5th team
Joc Pederson won a World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2020 and earned another championship ring the following season after changing teams twice. The Texas Rangers missed the playoffs last season after winning…
Red Sox aim for a stronger pitching staff this offseason, with the possibility of a 6-man rotation
The Boston Red Sox, who had trouble finding five reliable starting pitchers last season, are now considering using a six-man rotation in 2025. “We have had some conversations,” said Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow on…
Paul Goldschmidt and the New York Yankees have agreed to a $12.5 million, one-year contract
First baseman Paul Goldschmidt and the New York Yankees finalized their one-year, $12.5 million contract on Monday. Goldschmidt had agreed to the deal on December 21, pending a successful physical. He became the Yankees’ fourth…
Athletics president Dave Kaval will step down from his role with the organization soon
Dave Kaval, president of the Athletics, will leave the organization after being the main figure behind the team’s move from Oakland to Las Vegas. Kaval has been president of the A’s for eight years and…
The Mets and pitcher Sean Manaea have agreed to a 3-year, $75 million contract
Sean Manaea and the New York Mets have finalized a $75 million, three-year contract, keeping one of the team’s top pitchers from last season in their revamped rotation. The deal was agreed to earlier this…
Blackwood and Georgiev meet their former teams as the Avalanche and Sharks face off following the goalie trade.
It didn’t take long for goaltenders Mackenzie Blackwood and Alexandar Georgiev to find themselves facing off against their former teammates, blocking shots for different teams. Blackwood and Georgiev, who were traded for each other last…
With Roki Sasaki on the horizon, the Orioles left $2.1 million unused from their allotment, while the Dodgers left $1.9 million
The Baltimore Orioles left around $2.1 million unspent from their 2024 international signing bonus pool, while the Los Angeles Dodgers left about $1.9 million in a year when there was talk of Japanese pitcher Roki…