The offseason has not deviated from the typical tinkering and cash saving maneuvers. Indeed, the almighty dollar is always on the front burner with the front office.
The Chicago Cubs still have some work to do before heading into the 2025 season. The team has yet to add the high-end starting pitcher they had targeted earlier in the offseason.
The Rays have earned their reputation for being among the game’s best at identifying and acquiring young talent from other organizations. They quickly turned Randy Arozarena from an outfielder buried on the Cardinals’ roster into a postseason hero.
The Houston Astros are reportedly considering trading their top closer, with the Chicago Cubs eyeing the elite reliever. Explore the latest MLB rumors and the potential impact of this move on both teams.
The Chicago Cubs have made some significant moves this winter. They traded away Cody Bellinger and added Kyle Tucker. Their lastest move is signing an ex-New York Yankees infielder.
The Chicago Cubs are still looking to shake up their roster with less than a month before the start of spring training.
In disappointing news, former Tampa Bay Rays stars Fernando Rodney and Ben Zobrist have fallen off the ballot for the National Baseball Hall of Fame. While Ichi
Brayden Taylor's defensive versatility, power at the plate and speed on the basepaths make him one of the most intriguing prospects in the Rays' farm system.
When the Cubs acquired star outfielder Kyle Tucker last month, they shipped a pair of third basemen -- big leaguer Isaac Paredes and Top 100 prospect Cam Smith -- to the Astros as part of the blockbuster trade.
Chicago rookie Landon Slaggert gave Chicago their first lead of the night on a one-time shot from the top of the left faceoff circle. A Chicago shot missed the net wide but bounced around the front of the net to a waiting Ryan Donato, who extended the Blackhawks’ lead from the left side of the goal.
Slaggert put the Blackhawks ahead 2-1 at 18:14 with a snap shot from the top of the left circle off a drop pass from Lukas Reichel. Slaggert was playing his first NHL game of the season, having been recalled from Rockford of the American Hockey League on Sunday.
Connor Bedard scored from a seemingly impossible angle, Arvid Soderblom stopped 34 shots and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1.