The Cubs‘ pitching rotation got a boost, even if it came at a high cost. Starting pitcher Edward Cabrera will reportedly head to Chicago from the Marlins in exchange for a package that includes three prospects, headlined by outfielder Owen Caissie. The Northsiders entered the offseason with the stated goal of adding at least two…
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has for now denied the A’s request to trademark the names “Las Vegas Athletics” and “Vegas Athletics.” The club, which intends to move to Nevada in 2028, has three months from when the refusals were issued Dec. 29 to ask for an extension to file a new application within…
Before he moved from Japan to the big leagues, Kazuma Okamoto put the logos of all 30 MLB teams in front of his daughter and asked which one she liked most. Her choice, just like his, was the Toronto Blue Jays. The defending AL champion Blue Jays introduced their newest signing at a press conference…
Tatsuya Imai made his intentions clear with his first few words during an introductory news conference with the Houston Astros on Monday. The Japanese right-hander smiled and before reading a prepared message in English from his phone. “What’s up H-town?” he said. “I am Tatsuya Imai and I’m ready to chase a world championship. Let’s…
With pitchers and catchers set to report to spring training in just over a month, it’s surprising that a handful of high-profile free agents are still seeking long-term homes. All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker, the No. 1 player in this year’s class, continues to explore deals and, as a result, is likely holding up the market….
Coming up with the top-10 moments over the past year was not easy for 2025. Baseball hit a boom period this past year, with history being made throughout the season at MLB’s biggest events. The World Series was one to remember, and the All-Star Game finished with a swing-off for the first time ever. Here…
Dylan Cease’s massive $210 million commitment with the Blue Jays didn’t ignite the pitching market, but deadlines tend to spur action. One day ahead of Tatsuya Imai’s posting window closing, the Japanese standout is now off the board after reportedly signing a three-year deal with the Astros that includes opt-outs after each season and can…
The Tatsuya Imai sweepstakes has come to a close. The Houston Astros have signed the Japanese right-hander to a deal, ESPN reported on Thursday. Imai signed a three-year deal with opt outs after every season and a total value of $63 million, per the Athletic. The deadline to sign Imai, who was posted in mid-November,…
The Houston Astros are at an inflection point. They just missed the playoffs for the first time in nine years with the winner of their division (the American League West) claiming the AL West with just 90 wins (Seattle Mariners). Moreover, Houston, which traditionally boasts a high-octane offense, was just 21st in MLB in runs…
Star outfielder Kyle Tucker is arguably the best player on the MLB free agent market, and the Chicago Cubs have to be prepared for him to be paid like that. In other words, they need a backup plan to make up for the impact and production that Tucker’s potential departure would vacate. Not to mention,…
