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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani on the field

Shohei Ohtani suffered bigger injury in World Series than initially disclosed

Shohei Ohtani really had to go through it to win his first World Series ring. The Los Angeles Dodgers revealed on Tuesday that Ohtani underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on the left shoulder injury that he suffered during the World Series …

Skip Schumaker speaking to the media

Skip Schumaker lands surprising new job with AL team

Former Miami Marlins manager Skip Schumaker has landed a somewhat surprising new job that means he will not be in any dugout for the 2025 season. The Texas Rangers are hiring Schumaker as a senior adviser to team president Chris Young, according to …

Walker Buehler smiles

Dodgers make surprising decision with Walker Buehler

Walker Buehler came roaring to life for the Los Angeles Dodgers during their World Series victory this season, but he won’t quite be rewarded right off the bat. The Dodgers officially did not extend a qualifying offer to the impending free …

Gerrit Cole throwing

Gerrit Cole, Yankees reach decision on future

Gerrit Cole opted out of his contract with the New York Yankees on Saturday, but the star pitcher has now essentially changed his mind. Cole exercised the opt-out clause in his contract on Saturday, which initially meant the Yankees had to either add …

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Guardians get bad injury news on playoff hero

The Cleveland Guardians will have to wait until well into the 2025 season for an encore from their biggest playoff hero. Cleveland announced Monday that utilityman David Fry recently underwent a major surgery on his right elbow, which he had been …

A San Diego Padres hat resting on a glove

Teenage MLB prospect linked to Padres lied about his age

MLB recently discovered that a top teenage prospect linked to the San Diego Padres had lied about his age. A Dominican Republic teenager who assumed the name Cesar Altagracia had an existing verbal agreement with the Padres. San Diego reportedly …

Joc Pederson in a batting helmet

2-time World Series champion slugger opts for free agency

A veteran slugger looks poised to join his sixth team in the last five years. Jesse Rogers of ESPN reported Saturday that Joc Pederson has declined his end of a mutual option with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Pederson will thus become a free agent this …

Cody Bellinger in a Cubs hat looking on

Ex-NL MVP makes big free agency decision

After taking several months to successfully land a free agent deal last offseason, a former MVP will not be going for an encore this offseason. Kiley McDaniel of ESPN reported Saturday that Chicago Cubs slugger Cody Bellinger has picked up his $27.5 …

A Yankees hat

Yankees could pursue surprising free agent target

The New York Yankees made a significant decision on Saturday that could lead to them pursuing a surprising free agent target. The Yankees declined Anthony Rizzo’s $17 million option on Sunday, putting them in the market for a first baseman. …

Clayton Kershaw smiling

Clayton Kershaw reveals he will undergo 2 more surgeries

Injuries limited Clayton Kershaw to just seven total appearances this season, and next season is already looking like it will be an uphill battle for him too. Addressing reporters after the Los Angeles Dodgers’ championship parade on Friday, …

Blake Snell pitching for the Giants

Former Cy Young winner makes major free agency decision

A two-time Cy Young Award winner will once again be on the market this offseason. Blake Snell has opted out of his contract with the San Francisco Giants and will test free agency, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. This marks the second straight …

Shohei Ohtani at the Los Angeles Dodgers' championship parade

Shohei Ohtani sends message to fans in English at Dodgers’ World Series parade

Shohei Ohtani took some time to address the fans directly at the Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series parade. During the festivities at Dodger Stadium on Friday, the Dodgers superstar Ohtani took the microphone and surprised many by delivering a …

A Chicago White Sox hat

White Sox decide to part ways with major bust

The Chicago White Sox made a major decision regarding one of their core players on Friday. The White Sox officially declined the $25 million contract option on third baseman Yoan Moncada, making him a free agent. Moncada had a $5 million buyout. The …

A Dodgers hat in the dugout

Dodgers free agent says he wants to return to team

One of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ most consistent hitters is hoping to return to the team for 2025. Teoscar Hernandez signed a 1-year, $23.5 million deal with the Dodgers in January. Hernandez went on to bat .272 with an .840 OPS, including 32 …

A San Francisco Giants cap on top of a glove

SF Giants hiring brother of current MLB executive as their new GM

The San Francisco Giants are hiring a GM with a fairly familiar last name. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported Thursday that the Giants are expected to announce the hire of Zack Minasian as their new general manager. Zack is the brother of Los …

Juan Soto with the Yankees

Juan Soto wants a $700 million contract in free agency?

Juan Soto’s free agent asking price seemingly keeps going up. MLB teams believe Soto will be looking for as much as $700 million on his free agent contract, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Soto could also be looking for as much as …

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