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Francisco Lindor during spring training

Report: Francisco Lindor had a confrontation with Mets teammate during season

Mr. Smile apparently wasn’t smiling too much about one of his teammates last season. New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor had a confrontation with teammate Jeff McNeil last June, Mike Puma of the New York Post reported on Friday. Puma …

Pete Alonso swinging a bat

Pete Alonso linked to an AL contender in free agency

Pete Alonso may have an intriguing opportunity just a couple hundred miles northeast. The Boston Red Sox are considering signing the five-time All-Star slugger Alonso in free agency this offseason, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported on …

Dylan Cease looks ahead

Interesting details emerge about Dylan Cease’s big new contract

The Toronto Blue Jays are taking a page out of the book of the Los Angeles Dodgers. News broke on Wednesday that the Toronto Blue Jays have signed free agent pitcher Dylan Cease, formerly of the San Diego Padres. Cease has landed a seven-year, $210 …

Dylan Cease throwing a pitch

Dylan Cease signs $210 million contract in free agency

Dylan Cease is the first Major League Baseball player of the offseason to get an enormous payday in free agency. Cease is signing a 7-year, $210 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. The agreement is pending a …

Alex Rodriguez holding a microphone

Alex Rodriguez calls out ‘hypocrisy’ of Baseball Hall of Fame

Alex Rodriguez remains on the outside looking in when it comes to the Baseball Hall of Fame, and suggested voters are guilty of “hypocrisy” when it comes to certain decisions on who gets elected. Rodriguez took issue with the induction of …

Anthony Rendon holding his bat

Anthony Rendon’s awful contract with Angels could finally be over

Anthony Rendon’s awful contract with the Los Angeles Angels could finally be ending. The Angels and Rendon are in talks about a buyout that would end his contract with the team, ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez reported on Wednesday. Rendon is …

A Boston Red Sox hat

Red Sox linked to a 3-time All-Star in free agency

The Boston Red Sox are apparently hitting multiple fronts this offseason in an effort to improve. Boston is showing interest in free agent catcher JT Realmuto, Ken Rosenthal and Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reported on Tuesday. The report does note …

Sonny Gray smiles

Red Sox have acquired a former Cy Young finalist in trade

The Boston Red Sox have made a notable addition to their starting rotation. Veteran starting pitcher Sonny Gray was traded to the Red Sox on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. Gray’s contract is being restructured as part of the deal. Jeff …

Hal Steinbrenner at a press conference

Yankees fans are not happy with owner Hal Steinbrenner

New York Yankees fans are not happy with owner Hal Steinbrenner after he made some comments Monday about the team’s financial situation. Steinbrenner addressed the media on Monday and was asked about the team’s payroll for 2026. He said …

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Star Japanese pitcher reveals why he is not interested in signing with Dodgers

A top Japanese pitcher who is expected to be posted for MLB teams this offseason sounds uninterested in playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Tatsuya Imai, a three-time NPB All-Star, discussed the possibility of joining his fellow countrymen on the …

Marcus Semien during a game

Mets acquire former All-Star infielder in trade

The New York Mets and Texas Rangers made a surprising and significant trade on Sunday. The Mets acquired second baseman Marcus Semien from the Rangers in exchange for outfielder Brandon Nimmo, as first reported by Jeff Passan of ESPN. The deal marks …

Tarik Skubal walking off the field

Tarik Skubal refused fan’s autograph request for good reason

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, fresh off winning his second consecutive AL Cy Young Award, turned 29 this week — and celebrated with a viral display of loyalty that delighted Motor City fans. In a video shared by Woodward Sports Network, a …

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Cubs land former Cardinals standout in free agency

The Chicago Cubs made an under-the-radar move on Friday to shore up their pitching staff. The Cubs signed former St. Louis Cardinals reliever Phil Maton to a two-year contract, according to reporter Michael Cerami. The deal is reportedly a two-year …

Alek Manoah in Blue Jays gear

Former Blue Jays ace hit with rough news

Former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah is once again in need of a new home. The Atlanta Braves announced Friday that they have non-tendered Manoah, thereby making him a free agent this offseason. The Braves claimed Manoah off waivers in …

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Cubs part ways with an infamous player

The Chicago Cubs have officially dropped a notorious name. Chicago announced on Friday that they have non-tendered catcher Reese McGuire, making him a free agent. They are also non-tendering pitcher Eli Morgan while instead tendering contracts for …

The Angels logo at Angel Stadium

Angels hire former 50 HR slugger as their new hitting coach

The Los Angeles Angels are bringing in a former 50 home run slugger as their new hitting coach. Former Baltimore Orioles All-Star Brady Anderson will join Kurt Suzuki’s staff with the Angels. Suzuki enthusiastically confirmed the hire to Jon …

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