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[ January 22, 2020 ] How the Niners and Chiefs made it to the Super Bowl Kansas City Chiefs
[ January 22, 2020 ] Eagles WR Alshon Jeffrey could be moving on this offseason NFL
[ January 22, 2020 ] Are the Houston Rockets regretting the Russell Westbrook trade? Houston Rockets
[ January 21, 2020 ] Super Bowl versus Champions League final: Which event is bigger? NFL
[ January 20, 2020 ] How should the Green Bay Packers approach the offseason? Green Bay Packers
[ January 20, 2020 ] What next for the Tennessee Titans: Re-signings, free agency, draft NFL
[ January 20, 2020 ] Greatest NFL games of the 2010s: Part One NFL
[ January 19, 2020 ] Five moves the Eagles should make this offseason NFL
[ January 18, 2020 ] Eagles are considering an internal promotion at defensive line coach NFL
[ January 18, 2020 ] NHL Roundup: Another coach goes, Crosby returns NHL

Three moves the San Diego Padres must make before Opening Day

January 16, 2020 Teodor Tsenov 1

San Diego Padres have made a tremendous effort to establish a competitive team, and the 2020 season could show how real their aspirations are. Led by general manager A. J. Preller, the club got Manny Machado and Eric Hosmer, who became the core of a still struggling batting order.

Josh Donaldson to the Minnesota Twins means huge losses for Nationals, Braves

January 15, 2020 Teodor Tsenov 0

Remember when the Minnesota Twins won the AL Central division in 2019 in convincing fashion? They are more than ready to take the next step, especially after their latest move.

Three moves Atlanta Braves should consider after missing out on Donaldson

January 15, 2020 Sam Cox 0

The Atlanta Braves were in the running for Josh Donaldson right until the end. On Tuesday, however, the former MVP signed a four-year pact with the Minnesota Twins, leaving the Braves without a cleanup hitter.

Todd Frazier signing puts Texas Rangers in position to contend

January 13, 2020 Sam Cox 0

The Texas Rangers have signed third baseman Todd Frazier to a one-year, $5 million deal with a club option for 2021, per Ken Rosenthal.

Once again, the Rays find smart way to improve 25-man roster

January 10, 2020 Sam Cox 0

Tampa Bay Rays finally got the slugger they wanted in a blockbuster trade with the St Louis Cardinals. Jose Martinez heads to Florida.

Cleveland Indians’ market inaction and how to clean up the mess

January 2, 2020 Teodor Tsenov 0

The Indians have had probably the most disappointing offseason by any team in a long time. Let’s examine a few of their needs, and potential candidates.

Dellin Betances will be different than Edwin Diaz in New York Mets debut campaign

December 27, 2019 Teodor Tsenov 0

New York Mets went into the offseason knowing what exactly ruined their chances of returning to the MLB postseason for the first time since 2017. It was the failure by their bullpen that cost the team big so Brodie Van Wagenen and his front office set off on a mission to fix that issue.… Read more

Calhoun signing shows Arizona Diamondbacks’ urgency on the market

December 24, 2019 Teodor Tsenov 0

The Arizona Diamondbacks have further provided depth to their outfield, signing former Los Angeles Angel Kole Calhoun to a two-year, $16 million contract with a 2022 club option that is worth $9 million, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Betances signing gives Mets potential for lockdown bullpen

December 24, 2019 Sam Cox 1

The New York Mets have agreed a deal to sign hard-throwing reliever Dellin Betances.

Toronto Blue Jays continue impressive offseason with Ryu signing

December 23, 2019 Teodor Tsenov 0

After the Blue Jays traded their long-tenured ace Marcus Stroman to the Mets mid-summer, the team’s rotation looked somewhat ugly. This offseason GM Ross Atkins had the task of reestablishing a group of starting pitchers that could possibly match the team’s talent at the plate and on the field.

Matt Kemp’s move to Marlins will be a last chance for MLB return

December 18, 2019 Teodor Tsenov 0

Miami Marlins have signed Matt Kemp to a minor-league deal, hoping that they could use the very last that remains from the former Dodgers, Padres and Braves outfielder. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the deal includes a spring training invitation and every chance for Kemp to make a return to everyday Major League baseball for the final time in his 13-year career.

Five impacts of Bumgarner signing with Arizona Diamondbacks

December 17, 2019 Teodor Tsenov 0

Nobody expected it, nobody could have even predicted anything quite like this. Yet, Madison Bumgarner, one of the best pitchers in 2010s’ MLB baseball, has signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks, who even are division rivals with his former team, the Giants.

Arizona Diamondbacks front office have shown how to build a team

December 16, 2019 Sam Cox 1

The Arizona Diamondbacks landed Madison Bumgarner on a five-year, $85 million deal on Sunday.

Arizona have been one of the most active teams in baseball over the last couple of seasons. A.J. Pollock and Patrick Corbin left in the 2018/19 offseason, and franchise star Paul Goldschmidt was traded to the Cardinals.… Read more

Corey Kluber isn’t worth the risk for the Los Angeles Dodgers

December 15, 2019 Sam Cox 0

The Los Angeles Dodgers have shown interest in Cleveland Indians pitcher Corey Kluber as well as All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor, per Jon Heyman.

MLB Free Agency: Outfield market set to take off

December 14, 2019 Sam Cox 0

The stars of MLB free agency - Gerrit Cole, Stephen Strasburg, Anthony Rendon - have all signed. The next tier of free agents are yet to move. Outfielders have been under the radar so far, with leading free agents Nicholas Castellanos and Marcell Ozuna the only players frequently popping up on the rumour mill.