Nobody throws a parade for a tax bill. But if you’re the Los Angeles Dodgers, you might just throw a parade because of the tax bill. Fresh off their back-to-back World Series victory, the invoice from the league office has finally arrived, and the numbers are absolutely staggering. We aren’t talking about a slap on…
The Chicago Cubs have signed former Yankees prospect Tyler Austin to a one-year, $1.25 million deal, according to Jon Heyman. Austin, who last played in MLB in 2019, has been playing in Japan for the last six seasons. He returns to MLB to join the Chicago Cubs as a bench player and backup first baseman….
If you thought the Baltimore Orioles were going to be satisfied just signing Pete Alonso and calling it a winter, you clearly haven’t been paying attention. The O’s are officially in “win now” mode, and their latest move proves they aren’t afraid to take a risk. With the acquisition of Shane Baz, they have even…
If there is one thing we know about San Diego Padres GM A.J. Preller, it’s that the man treats the offseason like an all-you-can-eat buffet—he simply cannot leave a talented plate untouched. The Padres have agreed to terms with Korean breakout star Song Sung-mun. The deal is reportedly in the neighborhood of $13 to $15…
The San Diego Padres are in agreement with starting pitcher Michael King on a three-year, $75 million deal, per Mark Feinsand. The deal includes two player options for 2027 and 2028, giving the Padres flexibility if King can’t stay on the field. Paying $25 million per year for King is a great deal for San…
The Japanese market could move quickly, with deadlines to sign for each international free agent rapidly approaching. The New York Yankees and the Chicago Cubs are among the teams competing for Japanese ace Tatsuya Imai. He must sign with a team by January 2 at 5 p.m., leaving him with just over two weeks to…
The New York Mets have had a puzzling offseason already, and it is not even Christmas. The New York Mets have lost two stars to free agency, traded away another, and signed two bad pitchers from the New York Yankees. Fans of the New York Mets are scratching their heads a bit and expecting the…
In a move that solidifies their new direction, the Nationals are hiring 31-year-old Ani Kilambi as their next general manager. Kilambi, who has spent the last few years orchestrating research and development for the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies, represents a massive philosophical shift for a team that has spent the last half-decade trying to recapture the…
Luke Weaver has signed a two-year, $22 million contract with the New York Mets. In the wake of Edwin Díaz’s departure to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Mets are rebuilding their bullpen. Weaver, who spent time setting up Devin Williams, will reunite with his old teammate in Queens. The free agent contract is pending a…
If you spent any time watching the Los Angeles Angels’ bullpen operate in 2025, you probably experienced a specific kind of heartburn. General Manager Perry Minasian clearly watched the same games we did. The Halos officially inked right-hander Jordan Romano and lefty Drew Pomeranz to one-year deals on Tuesday. It’s a move that feels equal…