Matt Shaw In Danger of Losing Playing Time?

Chicago Cubs former top prospect Matt Shaw appears to be in serious danger of falling into a reserve role for the 2026 campaign. On Saturday night, the Cubs inked a massive five-year $175 million contract with third baseman free agent Alex Bregman. However, with Bregman now slated to cover the hot corner on the North […]

Ryan Waldschmidt Could Break Camp with Arizona

Arizona Diamondbacks top outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt could break camp with the MLB roster. According to Baseball America, the Kentucky product appears to be entering camp with a legitimate chance to make the Opening Day roster as outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (knee) is expected to miss at least the first half of the season, recovering […]

Jordan Lawlar Could See Center Field Opportunities in Spring Training

According to Steve Gilbert of MLB.com, Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Jordan Lawlar could see opportunities in center field during spring training. While the former top prospect has only seen opportunities at shortstop and third base during his first two stints in the big league, it appears the Diamondbacks are exploring an alternative way to get him […]

NHL Power Rankings: Where Do All 32 Teams Stand Ahead of Week 15?

Week 14 of the NHL campaign is in the books, and it's time to update our power rankings once again. With the halfway point of the season now behind us, the playoff field is beginning to stabilize, and we are seeing which teams will remain in the race in the spring and which look like […]

Mets in "Pole Position" to Acquire Freddy Peralta

According to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon, the New York Mets remain in "pole position" to acquire Brewers right-hander Freddy Peralta. Rosenthal and Sammon reported that while many teams remain in the mix for Milwaukee's top pitcher, the Mets could complete the trade without moving their top young pitcher, Nolan McLean. Instead, they could look […]

Yankees Expressing Interest in Acquiring Nico Hoerner

Following the Cubs' signing of third baseman Alex Bregman, the New York Yankees have already expressed interest in trading for second baseman Nico Hoerner and have reached out to begin preliminary discussions. Bregman's signing with the Cubs does create a bit of a logjam in their infield, as top prospect Matt Shaw will likely revert […]

Red Sox Could Pursue Bo Bichette

According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Boston Red Sox will now turn their attention to free-agent infielder Bo Bichette after missing out on third baseman Alex Bregman. Bregman inked a massive five-year $175 million contract with the Cubs, but the Red Sox were expressing significant interest in him and even offered him a […]

Max Kranick Set to Throw on Monday

Free agent right-handed pitcher Max Kranick (elbow) is set to be throwing on Monday, according to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic. Kranick has been on the shelf since undergoing flexor tendon surgery in July. He was eventually released by the Mets earlier in the offseason. However, it appears Kranick has progressed well […]

Red Sox Offered Alex Bregman $165 Million Contract

The Boston Red Sox offered third baseman Alex Bregman a five-year, $165 million contract before he opted to sign with the Cubs on Saturday evening. The Cubs were able to narrowly win the bidding war for the longtime Astro, inking him to a five-year $175 million contract. Bregman spent the 2025 campaign with the Red […]

Tayron Guerrero Signs Minor-League Deal with Boston

According to Andrew Parker of SoxProspects.com, the Boston Red Sox have signed right-handed pitcher Tayron Guerrero to a minor league contract. The right-hander spent the 2025 season in Japan with the NPB. Guerrero last appeared in an MLB game during the 2019 season with the Miami Marlins but was in the minor leagues from 2021 […]

Popular Fantasy Football Excuses Made By Managers When Losing Leagues

The fantasy football season has come and gone. Along the way, we saw many young players like RJ Harvey and Jaxson Dart establish themselves as top names to monitor heading into 2026, and several high-end players like Justin Jefferson and Brian Thomas Jr. lost some value due to their disappointing performances. While the winners of […]

Freddy Peralta Remains an Option for Yankees

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Freddy Peralta remains a top option for the Yankees if they were looking to bolster their rotation. The Yankees were heavily linked to Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera before he was dealt to the Chicago Cubs earlier in the week. However, Heyman noted that […]

Yankees Remain Engaged in Talks with Kyle Tucker

The New York Yankees have remained in contract discussions with top free-agent outfielder Kyle Tucker, according to Buster Olney of ESPN.com. Earlier this weekend, sources reported that the Yankees and outfielder Cody Bellinger had their contract talks stall and that the Yankees have begun to shift toward the final stages of free agency, assuming Bellinger […]

Yankees Pursuing Trade for MacKenzie Gore

The New York Yankees have begun to pursue a trade for Washington Nationals ace MacKenzie Gore. After falling short in the bid to acquire Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera, Jon Heyman of The New York Post reports that the Yankees have shifted their focus to other top trade targets such as Gore and Brewers right-hander Freddy […]

Chris Bassitt Linked to Tigers

According to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic, right-handed pitcher Chris Bassitt has been linked to the Tigers in free agency. The Tigers continue to pursue depth options for their organization and have also shown interest in signing former Boston Red Sox Lucas Giolito. After a disappointing 2024 campaign, in which the 36-year-old […]

Tigers Showing Interest in Lucas Giolito

The Detroit Tigers have shown interest in free agent starting pitcher Lucas Giolito, according to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic. The Tigers remain active in the starting pitching department on the open market and have also been linked to veteran right-hander Chris Bassitt. Giolito made his return to the bump in 2025 […]

Michael Toglia Inks Minor-League Deal with Reds

The Cincinnati Reds have signed first baseman Michael Toglia to a minor league contract. The 27-year-old was designated for assignment by the Rockies earlier this offseason and finally found a suitor. The UCLA product enjoyed a breakout season for the Rockies in 2024 when he launched 25 home runs with a .218/.311/.456 line across 116 […]

Cubs Sign Alex Bregman to Five-Year, $175 Millon Contract

According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Chicago Cubs have signed free agent third baseman Alex Bregman to a massive five-year contract worth $175 million. Bregman was one of the top free-agent infielders still available on the open market, alongside shortstop Bo Bichette. Bregman spent the 2025 campaign with Boston after playing with the Houston […]

Will Robertson Sent to Triple-A Norfolk

Outfielder Will Robertson has passed through waivers unclaimed and has been outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk. Robertson was designated for assignment earlier but went unclaimed on waivers and will remain in the Baltimore organization. Last season, Robertson made his MLB debut, sharing time with the Blue Jays and White Sox. Across 27 games, Robertson posted a […]

Seth Martinez Joins Boston on Minor-League Contract

Right-handed pitcher Seth Martinez has signed a minor league deal with the Boston Red Sox, which includes an invitation to Spring Training. Martinez spent his first four MLB seasons in Houston before moving to Miami in 2025. With the Marlins, Martinez logged just 6 2/3 innings in the big leagues and allowed four earned runs […]

Nick Madrigal Inks Minor-League Deal with Angels

According to Robert Murray of FanSided.com, the Los Angeles Angels have signed infielder Nick Madrigal to a minor-league contract that includes an invite to Spring Training. Madrigal was unable to play during the 2025 campaign after suffering a shoulder injury last February. However, the former fourth-round pick should be in the mix to compete for […]

Brett Wisely Designated for Assignment

The Atlanta Braves have designated infielder Brett Wisely for assignment. This transaction opened a spot on the roster for relief pitcher Greg Soriano, whom the team claimed off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles on Friday. Wisely spent the 2025 campaign with the Giants and Braves. Through 26 games in the majors last summer, Wisely posted […]

George Soriano Claimed by Braves

The Atlanta Braves have claimed right-handed pitcher George Soriano off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles. In a corresponding move, the Braves have opted to designate infielder Brett Wisely for assignment. Soriano was claimed by the Orioles earlier this offseason but will now look to compete for a spot in Atlanta. Last season, the 26-year-old spent […]

Rangers Claim Zak Kent Off Waivers

The Texas Rangers have claimed right-handed pitcher Zak Kent off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals designated Kent for assignment earlier this week but the reliever was able to find a new club quickly. Last season, the 27-year-old made his MLB debut with the Cleveland Guardians and posted a 4.58 ERA with a […]

Ryan Fitzgerald Claimed by Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers have claimed infielder Ryan Fitzgerald off waivers from the Minnesota Twins. Fitzgerald made his MLB debut with the Twins last summer. Through his first 24 games in the big leagues, Fitzgerald posted a .196/.302/.457 line with four home runs and one stolen base. He showed a strong eye at the plate, […]

Phillies Have Shown Trade Interest in Ryan Jeffers

According to Matt Gelb and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Philadelphia Phillies have shown interest in Minnesota Twins backup catcher Ryan Jeffers on the trade market. The Phillies are currently in discussions to re-sign catcher J.T. Realmuto, but have been unable to agree on a contract. Additionally, Gelb and Rosenthal noted that they could […]

Victor Caratini Could be an Option for Phillies

Free agent catcher Victor Caratini could be an option for the Philadelphia Phillies, according to Ken Rosenthal and Matt Gelb of The Athletic. The Phillies are currently in discussions to re-sign long-time backup J.T. Realmuto, but if they are unable to reach an agreement, they could look to sign Caratini. Last season, Caratini appeared in […]

Kaleb Ort Claimed by Yankees

According to Ari Alexander of 7News, the New York Yankees have claimed right-handed pitcher Kaleb Ort off waivers from the Houston Astros. The Astros designated the relief pitcher for assignment earlier in January and will compete for a spot on the Yankees' Opening Day roster. Ort struggled during the 2025 campaign, logging 46 innings to […]

Nationals Claim Paxton Schultz Off Waivers

The Washington Nationals claimed left-handed pitcher Paxton Schultz off waivers on Friday from the Toronto Blue Jays. The southpaw was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays earlier this week. The 28-year-old made his MLB debut with the Blue Jays last summer and logged 24 2/3 innings to the tune of a 4.38 ERA and […]

Cionel Perez Viewed as Option for Red Sox Bullpen

Free agent reliever Cionel Perez is viewed as a potential option for the Boston Red Sox bullpen, according to Chris Cotillo of Mass Live. The Red Sox are looking to add another left-handed pitcher to their bullpen as Justin Wilson is considering retirement. They have also been linked to Danny Coulombe and Tim Mayza. Perez […]