The Atlanta Braves haven’t yet made their signature offseason trade, and that should be very intimidating to 29 other Major League Baseball fan bases. Two years ago, it was All-Star catcher Sean Murphy. Last year, it was Cy Young winner Chris Sale. The Braves have proven adept at pulling a blockbuster trade out of left … Read more
The Boston Red Sox have been consistently linked to Alex Bregman this offseason, but the star third baseman remains unsigned. Unlike other free agents, Bregman seems to be holding out for one last big, long-term deal before the end of his career. If that’s what Bregman is seeking—something all reports suggest—it doesn’t appear the Red … Read more
The Boston Red Sox made significant moves to strengthen their starting rotation by trading for Garrett Crochet and signing Walker Buehler. With these additions, it became clear that they were likely moving on from Nick Pivetta, though he still has value on the market. Bleacher Report’s Kerry Miller recently pointed out that the San Francisco … Read more
Nick Pivetta has already declined an opportunity to pitch for the Red Sox in 2025, but that doesn’t necessarily rule out a return to Boston’s pitching staff. After the 2024 season, the Red Sox extended a qualifying offer to Pivetta, which would have secured him a one-year deal worth $21.05 million. However, the veteran right-hander … Read more
The Philadelphia Phillies’ pitchers and catchers are set to report to Clearwater, Florida, on February 12 for the start of spring training, with the first full-squad workout scheduled for February 17. While the roster is largely complete, the team may look to bolster its depth in two key areas. Adding a reliever and an outfielder … Read more
Former Chicago Cubs closer Adbert Alzolay has reportedly found a new opportunity, agreeing to a two-year minor league contract with the New York Mets, as reported by multiple outlets, including SNY. The Mets have not officially announced the deal, and Alzolay’s name has yet to appear in the team’s transaction log. Alzolay was designated for … Read more
With Spring Training quickly approaching, the Yankees are actively searching for left-handed bullpen help and have been linked to several available options. Currently, they don’t have a left-handed reliever on their 40-man roster, a situation they likely aim to address before their Opening Day game against the Milwaukee Brewers. While Tim Hill remains a recognizable … Read more
The Philadelphia Phillies have had a relatively quiet offseason, which may come as a surprise to some, but they appear satisfied with the current state of the team. Following an early postseason exit, there was speculation that significant changes might be on the horizon. However, while the bullpen underwent some adjustments, the sweeping changes many … Read more
The Pittsburgh Pirates have long faced criticism for their consistent lack of spending, but could that shift in the near future? MLB insider Ken Rosenthal suggested implementing a salary floor of $100 to $120 million in the next Collective Bargaining Agreement. He also proposed penalties for teams that fail to meet the threshold. “Why not … Read more
The rumors that emerged earlier this month about Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes requesting a trade have been debunked, but that doesn’t change the fact that Hayes is a player who could hold significant value in the trade market. Over the course of five seasons, Hayes has averaged 15 defensive runs saved and over … Read more
