The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees on Oct. 30 to win their eighth World Series title, but are already being linked to Juan Soto in his highly-touted free agency. Soto is the most coveted player this winter and three teams are the expected favorites to sign him. The Dodgers, Yankees, and New…
Phillies legends Chase Utley and Ryan Howard were back in their old stomping grounds on Thursday night to receive a special honor. Utley and Howard were inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame during a ceremony at Live! Casino in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex across from Citizens Bank Park. Phillies longtime public address…
Atlanta Braves left-handed pitcher Max Fried has been one of the most consistent pitchers in baseball over the last five seasons, posting an ERA of 3.25 or better in each of those seasons. Fried is a two-time All-Star (2022, 2024) and has twice finished Top 5 in Cy Young voting (2020, 2022). He will certainly…
The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently navigating the complexities of their pitching rotation for the upcoming season, and one key decision involves right-hander Walker Buehler. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Dodgers had considered extending a qualifying offer to Buehler but opted against it. Instead, they now discuss a potential return,…
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees in the World Series, earning a Fall Classic victory in five games. Walker Buehler shut the door on the Yankees in Game 5, as he earned the game-clinching save. There are no guarantees that Buehler will return to LA, though, so should the Yankees pursue the pitcher who recorded the…
The New York Yankees have contingency plans in place should they lose superstar slugger Juan Soto in free agency. Yankees could make power play for ace & All-Star OF to replace Juan Soto The Yankees have been linked to Baltimore Orioles All-Stars in righty Corbin Burnes and outfielder Anthony Santander this offseason. The Orioles are bracing for either or both to…
The Mets have been expected to line up as one of Juan Soto’s primary suitors all winter, and after reaching out to agent Scott Boras on day one of the offseason, owner Steve Cohen is now set for an in-person visit with Soto and his agent in Southern California next week, reports Mike Puma of the New…
The New York Mets are ready to pony up to improve their infield this winter. Baseball writer Mike Rodriguez reported Thursday that the Mets have made a seven-year, $160 million contract offer to free-agent infielder Willy Adames. Rodriguez notes that the Mets intend for Adames to play third base for them but that he is not convinced…
The Houston Astros fell short of the ALCS this season for the first time since 2016. They have young talent and strong veterans to make another run at a third championship in 2025. But they improved dramatically after adding Yusei Kikuchi at the trade deadline. Now, Kikuchi is a free agent and the Astros may struggle to keep…
With the MLB offseason underway, fans are eagerly waiting to see what the Chicago Cubs will end up doing. Even though they don’t necessarily “need” a starting pitcher, they have been connected to quite a few big names that could be added to bolster their rotation even more. From Corbin Burnes and Blake Snell to Jack Flaherty,…
The Knoxville Smokies have officially stepped up to the plate, showcasing a dynamic rebrand as the Chicago Cubs‘ Double-A affiliate prepares to return to Knoxville for the 2025 baseball season. For decades, the Smokies have carved out a place in the hearts of baseball enthusiasts not just as a competitive force but also as a symbol…
Jose Soriano of the Los Angeles Angels enjoyed a breakout season in 2024. After being used primarily in the bullpen, Soriano was stretched out as a starter this year and pitched well finishing with a 3.42 ERA and 1.2o WHIP. His calling card was his ability to induce ground balls at an elite rate. His…