The New York Yankees may have missed out on re-signing Juan Soto this offseason, but that setback could turn into a blessing in disguise. Since then, the Yankees have bolstered their pitching staff by adding Devin Williams and Max Fried. With those moves completed, the team will likely focus on addressing their lineup, specifically replacing … Read more
The Houston Astros appear to have accepted that they won’t re-sign franchise third baseman. To prepare for life without him, Houston recently traded Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for corner infielder Isaac Paredes. However, the Astros could use Paredes at first base while pursuing another major trade to secure a third baseman. … Read more
Despite losing outfielder Juan Soto, the New York Yankees have moved quickly to address their roster by signing starting pitcher Max Fried and trading for closer Devin Williams. However, they missed out on Kyle Tucker, who was traded to the Chicago Cubs by the Houston Astros. Speculation remains about whether Yankees general manager Brian Cashman … Read more
The Boston Red Sox kicked off their offseason in a big way last week by trading for Chicago White Sox ace Garrett Crochet, a move that also prevented the New York Yankees from acquiring the lefty. Now, the Red Sox may once again be competing with their division rival—this time for free-agent slugger Anthony Santander. … Read more
The Yankees and Cubs have been engaged in trade negotiations since the conclusion of the Winter Meetings, with the primary sticking point being how much money should exchange hands in a potential Cody Bellinger deal. However, the Yankees might be better served shifting their focus to another Cubs player: second baseman Nico Hoerner. 2024 Performance: … Read more
Max Fried, one of this year’s premier free agents, has secured a massive eight-year, $218 million deal with the New York Yankees. Fried previously spent the first eight seasons of his career with the Atlanta Braves. Since becoming a full-time starter in 2019, Fried has established himself as an elite pitcher. While injuries have been … Read more
The Philadelphia Phillies should seriously consider shifting All-Star first baseman back to the outfield. With Juan Soto now signed by the New York Mets and Kyle Tucker traded to the Chicago Cubs, the pool of elite outfielders is shrinking as the offseason progresses. Addressing the outfield is one of the Phillies’ most pressing needs, especially … Read more
The Philadelphia Phillies made a significant move this offseason to strengthen their bullpen for the 2025 season. Last week, they signed former two-time All-Star to a one-year, $8.5 million deal, addressing the losses of Carlos Estévez and Jeff Hoffman to free agency. This move signals the Phillies’ confidence in their current relief corps and suggests … Read more
The Houston Astros have reportedly been making a strong push to reunite with franchise icon Alex Bregman in free agency. However, their chances took a significant hit after the Juan Soto sweepstakes concluded, and the New York Yankees shifted their focus to Bregman. On Friday evening, the Astros traded outfielder Kyle Tucker to the Chicago … Read more
As the New York Yankees adjust to life without outfielder Juan Soto, general manager Brian Cashman faces the challenge of filling two key infield positions. One potential solution could involve a blockbuster trade with the Chicago Cubs for outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger and second baseman Nico Hoerner. Reports suggest the Yankees have been actively negotiating … Read more
