• January 21, 2026

    Mets acquire OF Luis Robert Jr. in trade with White Sox

    Mets acquire OF Luis Robert Jr. in trade with White Sox

    Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (88) bats during their spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)  Abbey Mastracco | New York Daily News The story of the Mets this winter changed for the better seemingly in an instant. Riding the wave from the signing of… Continue reading

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  • January 16, 2026

    Kyle Tucker agrees to a $240 million, 4-year contract with the World Series champion Dodgers

    Kyle Tucker agrees to a $240 million, 4-year contract with the World Series champion Dodgers

    Chicago Cubs’ Kyle Tucker runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning of Game 4 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers, Oct. 9, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File) JAY COHEN | Associated Press Kyle Tucker has agreed to a $240 million, four-year contract… Continue reading

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  • January 14, 2026

    Diamondbacks acquire 8-time All-Star 3B Nolan Arenado in a deal with the Cardinals

    Diamondbacks acquire 8-time All-Star 3B Nolan Arenado in a deal with the Cardinals

    St. Louis Cardinals’ Nolan Arenado celebrates in the dugout after hitting a home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File) DAVID BRANDT | Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired eight-time All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado in… Continue reading

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  • January 12, 2026

    Cubs continue stockpiling arms, taking a flyer on a former first-round pick

    Cubs continue stockpiling arms, taking a flyer on a former first-round pick

    Another no-risk move for Chicago. Jake Misener | Far Sided, Cubbies Crib No, it’s not the Alex Bregman signing, but we have another Chicago Cubs addition to hit on as we all bask in the glow of Victory Sunday. Chicago has agreed to a minor-league deal with former first-round pick and Vanderbilt University standout Tyler Beede. The… Continue reading

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  • January 11, 2026

    All-Star 3B Alex Bregman agrees to a $175 million, 5-year contract with the Cubs

    All-Star 3B Alex Bregman agrees to a $175 million, 5-year contract with the Cubs

    Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman fields a groundout hit by Baltimore Orioles’ Jordan Westburg during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, on Aug. 18, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File) JAY COHEN | Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman has agreed to a $175… Continue reading

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  • December 18, 2025

    Twins add veteran reliever Dan Altavilla On Minor League Contract

    Twins add veteran reliever Dan Altavilla On Minor League Contract

     Ted Schwerzler | Minnesota Sports Fan This offseason, if the Minnesota Twins want any chance of competing in a weak AL Central, they need to rebuild the bullpen they ripped to shreds at the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline. Of course, the free agency conversation with the local nine always starts with money. Despite the cash infusion provided by the new… Continue reading

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