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Which top free-agent hitter would fit best with Dodgers?

@Theo_DeRosa
January 11, 2026

As they gear up to chase a third straight World Series title, the Dodgers might not be done just yet. Los Angeles has been connected to each of the top three free-agent hitters still available this offseason. Outfielders Kyle Tucker and Cody Bellinger and shortstop Bo Bichette have all been

Why Cole Hamels should be in the Hall of Fame

@Theo_DeRosa
January 3, 2026

An elite lefty starter. A strikeout machine. A postseason hero. Cole Hamels is all of the above. Will he be a Hall of Famer, too? After a 15-year career with the Phillies, Rangers, Cubs and Braves, Hamels is on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot for the first time for

4 reasons why King Félix belongs in the Hall of Fame

@Theo_DeRosa
January 3, 2026

Félix Hernández is back on the ballot for the Baseball Hall of Fame. The talented right-hander received 20.6% of the vote for the Class of 2025, his debut year on the BBWAA ballot, and he has a long way to go to reach the 75% threshold for induction. Now in

10 teams with plenty to do in the new year 

@jared_greenspan and @Theo_DeRosa
January 1, 2026

It’s a new year, and a new season is in sight. Spring Training begins Feb. 20, leaving only 50 days until MLB clubs take the field for the first time in 2026. That means the offseason is starting to wind down -- even though plenty of teams with their sights

3 things that could make Horton a 2026 Cy contender

@Theo_DeRosa
December 24, 2025

A historic second half propelled Cubs pitcher Cade Horton to a second-place finish in 2025 National League Rookie of the Year voting. If Horton can ride that momentum into his sophomore season in the Major Leagues, how high can the young right-hander go? If Horton shows improvement and things continue

Here’s what makes Jimmy Rollins a Hall of Famer

@Theo_DeRosa
December 23, 2025

Jimmy Rollins is inching closer to Cooperstown, but he still has a long way to go. In his fourth year of Hall of Fame candidacy, the dynamic shortstop received 18.0% of votes on the 2025 Baseball Writers’ Association of America ballot. While far short of the 75% threshold necessary for

The top 20 playoff performers of 2025

@Theo_DeRosa
December 20, 2025

From an action-packed Wild Card Series round to a thrilling seven-game World Series, the 2025 MLB postseason had no shortage of standout performers. At the plate, on the mound and in the field, star players stepped up at crucial moments, delivering big hits or recording clutch outs to keep their

These 3 pitchers could step up big for Dodgers in 2026

@Theo_DeRosa
December 18, 2025

It’s not hard to argue that the Dodgers have the best rotation in the Major Leagues entering 2026. With a rotation of Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow and Roki Sasaki, the Dodgers are, frankly, stacked when it comes to their starting staff. But as Los Angeles has

Mets make 2-year deal with Polanco official

@Theo_DeRosa
December 16, 2025

NEW YORK -- Throughout the early offseason, even as they parted with franchise stalwarts Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo and Edwin Díaz, Mets officials insisted that this was not a rebuild or a reset, but a reshaping of the roster. The Mets still intend to construct a playoff team, which they

Rays sign veteran lefty Matz to 2-year contract

@Theo_DeRosa
December 16, 2025

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Rays may have found the veteran starter they’ve been seeking for their rotation, as they officially announced a two-year contract with free-agent left-hander Steven Matz on Tuesday afternoon. Matz’s deal is for $15 million and pays $7.5 million per season, a source told MLB.com. The deal

3 big questions about a potential Phillies-Realmuto reunion

@Theo_DeRosa
December 13, 2025

J.T. Realmuto is up next. Now that the Phillies have achieved their top offseason goal -- re-signing star designated hitter Kyle Schwarber -- they can turn their attention to Realmuto. The veteran catcher is a free agent after seven seasons with the club, and Philadelphia aims to retain Realmuto as

Soroka, D-backs agree to 1-year deal

@Theo_DeRosa
December 12, 2025

The D-backs on Friday agreed to a one-year deal with a mutual option with right-hander Michael Soroka. Terms of the deal were not announced, but the contract is for $7.5 million, a source told MLB.com, and with performance bonuses, Soroka can earn a maximum value of $9.5 million. To make

Café Con Lindor makes fashion statement with latest guest KidSuper

@Theo_DeRosa
December 12, 2025

Francisco Lindor is known for his eye for fashion. So on the latest episode of his “Café Con Lindor” content series, the Mets shortstop brought on a guest renowned in the fashion world: KidSuper, the founder of the eponymous Brooklyn clothing brand.

Caminero joins Dominican Republic team sure to be stacked for '26 Classic

@Theo_DeRosa
December 9, 2025

ORLANDO, Fla. -- One way or another, Junior Caminero was going to the 2026 World Baseball Classic to represent his native Dominican Republic. Caminero said in late September that if he wasn’t invited to join the roster, he would show up to cheer on his country as a fan. Instead,

What might Semien bring to Mets offensively in '26?

@Theo_DeRosa
December 4, 2025

With his second career Gold Glove Award at second base in 2025, Marcus Semien has established himself as one of MLB’s best defenders at the keystone. But after two straight down seasons at the plate, what might Semien have to offer offensively in 2026? The Mets, who acquired Semien from

Will we ever see this major hitting milestone again?

@Theo_DeRosa
November 28, 2025

With every passing year, the dream of a player hitting .400 continues to fade. The 2026 season will be the 85th Major League campaign since the last .400 season by a qualifying hitter: 1941, when the great Ted Williams hit .406. Sure, there have been flirtations since, but barring major

3 goals for the rest of the Phillies' offseason

@Theo_DeRosa
November 27, 2025

The Phillies are still chasing a championship. What will it take to get them there? After their second straight exit in the National League Division Series, the Phillies and their talented core are still seeking their first World Series crown since 2008. To have their best shot in 2026, they’ll

These 6 players could lead Cubs to deep 2026 playoff run

@Theo_DeRosa
November 23, 2025

Thanks to a breakout star and a precocious rookie starter, the Cubs made some noise in the 2025 postseason. Pete Crow-Armstrong -- the National League Gold Glove Award winner in center field -- and NL Rookie of the Year runner-up Cade Horton emerged as key pieces for a Chicago team

12 intriguing players join free-agent pool

@Theo_DeRosa
November 21, 2025

Friday at 5 p.m. ET marked the deadline for teams to tender a contract for 2026 to players under club control who had not already signed contracts for the upcoming season. Sixty-six players were “non-tendered,” meaning they are now free agents and then can sign with any team.

Soto shares a mind-boggling Vladdy Jr. origin story

@Theo_DeRosa
November 21, 2025

One tryout. Three superstar hitters. Guess who stole the show? Back in 2014 in the Dominican Republic, a trio of future All-Stars put their talents to the test. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Juan Soto and Fernando Tatis Jr. -- none of them more than 16 years old -- all shared the

These 6 players could spark a Dodgers three-peat in 2026

@Theo_DeRosa
November 19, 2025

As the 2025 Dodgers’ run to a repeat title showed, it takes a village to win a World Series championship. For all the heroics from star players like Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Mookie Betts, Los Angeles’ less-heralded players came up huge throughout the regular season and postseason to secure

Fresh off MVPs, Judge, Ohtani repeat as Hank Aaron Award winners

@Theo_DeRosa
November 13, 2025

Each regular season, the Hank Aaron Award honors the best offensive performer in the American and the National League. In 2025, two of MLB’s brightest stars claimed the prestigious accolade after seasons worthy of its Hall of Fame namesake.

Ohtani wins 5th straight Outstanding DH Award

@Theo_DeRosa
November 13, 2025

Will anyone dethrone Shohei Ohtani as MLB’s best designated hitter any time soon? The Dodgers superstar raked in another major accolade on Thursday, further testament to his dominance at the plate. Ohtani’s excellent 2025 season earned him his fifth straight Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter Award, tying him with David

The longest win streaks in Gold Glove history

@Theo_DeRosa
November 2, 2025

Steven Kwan and Ian Happ keep racking up the Gold Glove Awards, but it will be a while until either standout defender gets anywhere close to the history books. • 2025 Gold Glove Award winners By winning their fourth consecutive Gold Gloves on Sunday (both in left field), Kwan and

By dawn's early light: Paisley's anthems mean an all-nighter

@Theo_DeRosa
October 28, 2025

Even before the start of World Series Game 3 at Dodger Stadium, those in attendance might have been struck with a bit of déjà vu. Country singer/songwriter -- and avid Dodgers fan -- Brad Paisley performed the U.S. national anthem before Monday night’s game against the Blue Jays. Just like