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Mets are getting roasted on social media over their brutal offseason

The New York Mets have had a nightmare start to their offseason, and fans are letting the team have it. Pete Alonso is officially moving on from the Mets, as the All-Star slugger agreed to a five-year deal with the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. …

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Pete Alonso has signed with a new team

The New York Mets have lost another one of their best players. Pete Alonso agreed to a five-year, $155 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday, according to multiple reports. The deal is comparable to the five-year, $150 million …

Max Fried warming up for the Yankees

Yankees star won’t play in World Baseball Classic

One of the stars of the New York Yankees will not be participating in the World Baseball Classic. Pitcher Max Fried was invited by Team USA manager Mark DeRosa to participate in the WBC but declined, DeRosa said Tuesday, according to YES …

Kyle Finnegan looking on

Tigers sign an All-Star pitcher in free agency

The Detroit Tigers are doing their best to position themselves for Tarik Skubal’s walk year. Detroit has agreed to a new deal with free agent reliever Kyle Finnegan, Robert Murray of FanSided reported on Tuesday. Murray notes that …

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Everyone made the same joke about White Sox winning No. 1 pick in MLB Draft

Fans think that the Chicago White Sox have one (holy) figure to thank for their triumph in this week’s draft lottery. On Tuesday, the White Sox were revealed to have won this year’s MLB Draft Lottery. As such, they will hold the No. 1 …

Pete Alonso holding a bat

Report: Pete Alonso has a significant ask in free agency

Pete Alonso may have a four-word message for interested teams — “Prices just went up.” The five-time MLB All-Star slugger Alonso has a significant ask in free agency, Sean McAdam and Chris Cotillo of MassLive reported on Tuesday. …

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Red Sox linked to former MVP finalist slugger

The Boston Red Sox are reportedly in hot pursuit of one of the most highly coveted bats on the trade market. Several reporters tied the Red Sox to Ketel Marte this week amid Rumors that the Arizona Diamondbacks are motivated to trade the All-Star …

Rocco Baldelli in his Twins uniform

Former Manager of the Year joins Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers are not limiting their big offseason additions to on-field ones. Former Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli is joining the Dodgers’ front office, according to Bobby Nightengale of the Minnesota Star Tribune. The move …

Kyle Schwarber smiling

Kyle Schwarber received $150 million offer to leave Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies were able to keep Kyle Schwarber in the fold, but they were very nearly outbid by another team. The Baltimore Orioles extended the same 5-year, $150 million offer to Schwarber that the Phillies did, according to Ken …

Kyle Schwarber in Phillies gear

Kyle Schwarber has made his free agent decision

Kyle Schwarber is coming off the best season of his career with the Philadelphia Phillies, and the team is not letting its slugger leave. Schwarber agreed to a five-year, $150 million contract with the Phillies on Tuesday, according to ESPN’s …

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Dodgers have landed another star player

The Los Angeles Dodgers have made yet another huge move in free agency as they look to pursue a third consecutive World Series title. All-Star relief pitcher Edwin Diaz agreed to a three-year contract with the Dodgers on Tuesday, according to …

Don Mattingly smiles on the field

Don Mattingly is set to join a new MLB team

Donnie Baseball is headed back to the National League East. Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski revealed to reporters on Monday that ex-NL Manager of the Year Don Mattingly is close to joining the team as a bench …

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Report: Astros are targeting a new starting pitcher on trade market

The Houston Astros are further opening up their offseason playbook. Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Shane Baz has emerged as a target in the Astros’ search for starting pitching, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reported on Monday. While Rome notes …

CJ Abrams walking off the field

Nationals willing to trade 2 All-Star players

The Washington Nationals’ rebuild may be on the verge of a rebuild. The Nationals have expressed a willingness to trade both shortstop CJ Abrams and pitcher MacKenzie Gore, according to Will Sammon and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Washington …

Pete Alonso holding a bat

Pete Alonso meeting with 2 teams at MLB Winter Meetings

Pete Alonso is clearly hoping to sign with a new team earlier than he did last offseason, and is making aggressive moves to potentially try and land with one by the end of the year. Alonso is traveling to the MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla., in …

Barry Bonds in a suit

Barry Bonds’ Hall of Fame chances appear finished

Barry Bonds’ chances of making the Baseball Hall of Fame appear to be dead once and for all. The Hall of Fame on Sunday announced the results from the 2025 round of balloting by the Contemporary Baseball Era committee, a 16-member committee …

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