According to Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal Constitution, Max Fried has officially declined his qualifying offer from the Atlanta Braves. This is nothing more than a procedural move. The qualifying offer this year is for one year and a little over $20 million. It’s nothing to scoff at, but Max Fried has his eyes on a much bigger contract in…
The Atlanta Braves had World Series aspirations in 2024 but ultimately fell short. They could lose a key free agent before they try to reach the Fall Classic in 2025. While listing top landing spots for Braves starter Max Fried, Bleacher Report’s Zachary D. Rymer listed the Los Angeles Dodgers as a team Fried could sign with….
The top priorities on the Toronto Blue Jays’ offseason shopping list have been apparent for months now, but one of the most surprising developments early in the offseason has been their reported interest in top-tier starting pitchers. Corbin Burnes and Max Fried — two of the top three starting pitchers on the market this winter — are reportedly being pursued…
Will the Toronto Blue Jays pull off a big move this winter? It certainly seems like they are going to try, at least. Toronto has tried to make some big moves in recent years and even made it further along in the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes than anyone thought it would. The Blue Jays have money…
Before the 4 P.M. deadline, three New York Mets players rejected qualifying offers from the team. The offer was for a one-year $21.05 million contract for the 2025 season. The players that New York extended qualifying offers to were First Baseman Pete Alonso, Starting Pitcher Sean Manaea, and Starting Pitcher Luis Severino. All hope is…
There are likely to be more fireworks forthcoming, but the New York Mets have officially opened their offseason with a bang. Coming off a surprise appearance in the National League Championship Series, the Mets are ready to go all-in on the 2025 season. Their free agency exploits will be must-see television, given their penchant for…
The Phillies announced that they have selected right-handers Moisés Chace, Mick Abel and Jean Cabrera to their 40-man roster. Fellow righty John McMillon cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The 40-man roster count is now 39. Kiley McDaniel of ESPN had the Chace move on on X earlier today. Chace, 22 in June, was an international signing of the Orioles who…
The Philadelphia Phillies are loaded with star talent, but it was not enough to get them to the World Series in 2024. They could look to bring in another star to make a deep run in 2025. While listing the top 20 free agents and predicting where they would sign, FanSided’s Nick Villano predicted that the Phillies…
Much of the chatter surrounding the Boston Red Sox lately has been about whether the club will be able to land an ace or superstar slugger. Players like Juan Soto, Max Fried, Corbin Burnes, and Blake Snell have been some of the most talked-about options for Boston. The starting rotation and middle of the order need upgrades,…
What initially seemed like a long shot officially turned into a formality this afternoon when Chris Cotillo broke the news that Nick Pivetta declined his qualifying offer from the Red Sox. With this rejection of the one-year, $21 million offer, Pivetta is now a free agent. In return, the Red Sox will get a compensatory selection…
NFL analyst Brian Baldinger did not hold back in his assessment of the San Francisco 49ers’ performance in Sunday’s 20-17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Appearing on Bay Area radio station 95.7 The Game, Baldinger pointed out that the entire 49ers team looked slow, with the Seahawks taking full advantage of their lack of speed….
After another devastating division loss, the San Francisco 49ers dropped to 5-5 on the season. Just weeks after defeating the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field, the NFC West rivals exacted revenge at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday, securing a 20-17 victory over the 49ers. San Francisco now faces two daunting road challenges against the Green Bay Packers…