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Edwin Diaz reveals his chances of leaving the Mets

The New York Mets apparently face a very real danger of losing closer Edwin Diaz to free agency. Diaz said at Thursday’s MLB Awards that his representatives have been in contact with the Mets about a new contract. The free agent reliever said …

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Report: Mets could trade away a 2-time All-Star

The New York Mets may be closing the book on one of their longest-tenured players. New York is fielding trade inquiries right now for veteran utilityman Jeff McNeil, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported on Thursday. Heyman also notes that McNeil …

Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh in the middle of his home run trot

Fans react to Cal Raleigh being snubbed on AL MVP vote

Aaron Judge on Thursday was named the American League MVP for the 2025 season, winning the award in a close vote over Cal Raleigh. The Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) released the results of its voting, which showed that Judge …

Mookie Betts ready to swing

Mookie Betts wows fans with his great golf swing

What can’t Mookie Betts do? Betts is in Las Vegas to co-host MLB’s annual awards show in Las Vegas, Nev. To accompany the awards show, a golf tournament called the Capital One MLB Open, held at Shadow Creek Golf Course, was created. The …

Paul Skenes in a Pirates hat

Paul Skenes responds to report linking him to Yankees

Paul Skenes is under team control with the Pittsburgh Pirates for four more seasons, and the All-Star pitcher insists he has not given serious thought to what it might be like to wear a different uniform. A report on Wednesday claimed Skenes has …

Fernando Tatis Jr. looking away.

Notable update emerges about Fernando Tatis Jr’s future

The San Diego Padres may now have a new manager, but they won’t be trying for a new right fielder on top of it. San Diego will not be trading star slugger Fernando Tatis Jr. this offseason, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reported on …

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Report: Dodgers could bring back a former MVP

The Los Angeles Dodgers could soon be making it four MVPs on one roster. The reigning World Series champion Dodgers might potentially be a part of outfielder Cody Bellinger’s free-agent market this offseason, Jon Heyman of the New York Post …

Paul Skenes ready to throw

Paul Skenes earns a monster bonus with his Cy Young victory

Paul Skenes now has both a Cy Young Award and a lot more cash in his pocket. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace Skenes was officially named the NL Cy Young Award winner for the 2025 MLB season on Wednesday night. Skenes was revealed to have taken all 30 …

Paul Skenes in a Pirates hat

Paul Skenes has reportedly said he wants to play for 1 team

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes has supposedly been privately open about his desire to play for one specific team. One of Skenes’ Pirates teammates anonymously told Randy Miller of NJ Advance Media that Skenes has “no confidence …

Kyle Schwarber in Phillies gear

Report: Kyle Schwarber could reunite with his former team

A homecoming of sorts appears to be on the table for Kyle Schwarber. Rival MLB executives are monitoring the possibility of the free agent slugger Schwarber reuniting with the Boston Red Sox (his former team) this offseason, Robert Murray of FanSided …

Paul Skenes ready to throw

Pirates GM makes a notable statement about Paul Skenes’ future

The sharks circling the waters right now for Paul Skenes may just have to keep on circling. Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington spoke with the media on Tuesday during GM meetings in Las Vegas, Nev. During his media session, Cherington …

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Mets ‘interested’ in stealing another Yankees star in free agency

The New York Mets want to take a star outfielder away from their crosstown rivals for the second straight winter. The Mets signed Juan Soto to a record-breaking contract last December after his lone season with the Yankees. While the Mets …

Don Mattingly smiles on the field

Report: Don Mattingly could join 1 top NL team

Don Mattingly is moving on from the Toronto Blue Jays and could now be headed to the other major league. The Philadephia Phillies have interest in hiring Mattingly as a bench coach and have already reached out to him, per Jon Heyman of the New York …

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Dodgers reportedly targeting 2-time All-Star reliever

The Los Angeles Dodgers just won the World Series despite having a very rickety bullpen. Now they may be taking a big swing on the free agent market to address just that. The Dodgers are looking to add at least one high-leverage righty reliever, …

Kyle Hendricks smiling

Former World Series champion pitcher announces his retirement

A former World Series-winning pitcher has announced his retirement after 12 MLB seasons. Kyle Hendricks, a longtime member of the Chicago Cubs, is retiring, according to Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times. Hendricks played 11 of his 12 MLB seasons …

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Sportsbooks make change to crack down after Emmanuel Clase scandal

Some major sportsbooks have made changes to crack down on sports betting manipulation in response to the Emmanuel Clase scandal. MLB announced on Monday that DraftKings and FanDuel, two approved partner sportsbooks for MLB, have agreed to cap betting …

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