Most teams who extended qualifying offers did not receive good news on Tuesday. Per a report from MLB insider Mark Feinsand, Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Martinez was the lone player who accepted the uniform one-year, $21.05 million qualifying offer extended to him. That means that many top-tier players will be hitting the open market, including…
The 6 PM deadline for the Yankees to finalize their 40-man roster has passed and the organization has added two prospects to their 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft. Players become eligible for the Rule 5 Draft, which takes place at the Winter Meetings, within four seasons of being signed unless they first…
It’s no secret that the New York Yankees would love to have Juan Soto back next season and for many years to come. After trading for the star outfielder in December of 2023, the 26-year-old thrived in his first season in The Bronx as he batted .288/.419/.569 and slugged a career-high 41 home runs and 109 RBI in 157…
The Baltimore Orioles have some tough roster decisions to make. With the Rule 5 Draft approaching and a loaded pipeline full of talent, there’s a chance teams around the league could pluck a few prospects out of their farm system based on the limited flexibility they have on their roster. That wouldn’t be the end of the…
The Baltimore Orioles have some major decisions to make with their roster this offseason. Ace starting pitcher Corbin Burnes and right fielder Anthony Santander are both hitting the open market as free agents. Both are intent on testing the market and turned down the qualifying offers they received from Baltimore. It doesn’t rule out their return. But now the Orioles get draft…
The Chicago Cubs have been a hot team in the MLB rumor mill so far this winter, and Cody Bellinger has been one of the names mentioned the most. To begin the offseason, he had a decision to make about his future. He had the option to opt out of his deal and test free agency, but…
The Chicago Cubs are a team that aren’t too many pieces away from contention. Chicago has money to spend and likely will make a splash this offseason. The Cubs certainly need some pitching and because of this, Bleacher Report’s Zachary Rymer listed Chicago on his list of top landing spots for Atlanta Braves star Max Fried. “Projected 2025…
Some information is starting to trickle out regarding where the Houston Astros fare in the free agency process of Alex Bregman. After the two sides weren’t able to get an extension worked out last offseason, the two-time World Series champion only increased his value on the open market when he won his first-ever Gold Glove award that now showcases…
The Houston Astros are heading into the offseason with a lot of big decisions to make after an early exit in the playoffs this past year. After making it to the American League Championship Series seven times in a row, the Astros were shockingly eliminated by the Detroit Tigers in the Wild Card round. While the early exit could…
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…