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The Yankees have a questionable rotation, and NPB sensation Tatsuya Imai has six days left to sign, but is he a good fit with the Yankees?

The clock is ticking on one of Japan’s best pitchers, as Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) product Tatsuya Imai has until January 2 to sign with an MLB team. His market has been surprisingly quiet up to this point, but that might change as the 27-year-old has six days left on his posting. So, while it’s […]

Framber Valdez met with the New York Mets, among other teams, this offseason, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

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Should the Mets Sign Framber Valdez

Framber Valdez met with the New York Mets, among other teams, this offseason, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. There’s no doubt that the Mets have had interest in signing a veteran starting pitcher due to how weak their starting rotation is. But other reports have noted that the team is “reluctant […]

How JT Realmuto fits into plans for the Phillies beyond 2026: analytics, farm system timelines, & roster data explain his ongoing value.

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JT Realmuto Still Defines Future of the Phillies as 2026 Approaches

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The conversation around JT Realmuto‘s Philadelphia Phillies future keeps gaining urgency as Philadelphia balances a win-now core with a farm system on the rise. Realmuto turns 35 during the 2026 season, yet the data say his impact stretches beyond a typical catcher’s aging curve. For a club chasing October consistency, the question is fit, not […]

Halfway through the offseason, the Orioles have made a plethora of moves. We've graded each of those moves.

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Mid-Terms: Grading The Orioles Offseason at the Halfway Point

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It’s halfway through the 2025 offseason and the Baltimore Orioles have been active. They’ve been making a variety of moves to help push the team back to the playoffs after missing out in 2025. Coming into the offseason, President of Baseball Operations Mike Elias said, “We’re going to go out in the market, see what […]

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Mets Trade Jeff McNeil to Athletics

The New York Mets have traded veteran infielder Jeff McNeil to the Athletics for pitching prospect Yordan Rodriguez. The Mets will also send $5.75 million to the Athletics to cover McNeil’s $15.75 million salary. Jeff Passan of ESPN was first to report this development Monday afternoon. McNeil, 33, is in the final year of a […]

Luis Robert Jr. is a potential trade target for the New York Mets, who are looking to fill a gap in their outfield.

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Potential Mets Trade Packages for Luis Robert Jr

After moving on from Brandon Nimmo this offseason, the New York Mets have a gap to fill in the outfield. A recent report suggests that they are looking to trade for Luis Robert Jr. of the Chicago White Sox. If a deal is made for the veteran outfielder, it would likely involve younger talent that […]

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Red Sox Acquire Willson Contreras from Cardinals

The Boston Red Sox acquired veteran catcher/first baseman Willson Contreras from the St. Louis Cardinals, first reported by Jeff Passan Wednesday. The Red Sox will be sending a package with right-hander Hunter Dobbins being the main piece. The Cardinals also receive prospects Yhoiker Fajardo and Blake Aita. The Red Sox will also receive $8 million […]

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Munetaka Murakami Signs Two-Year Deal With White Sox

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Highly-coveted NPB slugger Munetaka Murakami signed a two-year, $34 million deal with the Chicago White Sox, first reported by Jeff Passan of ESPN. Murakami’s posting window for major league teams was set to end on December 22 at 5 pm Eastern. NPB Legacy Munetaka Murakami made his debut in the Japan Central League in 2018. […]