Fried's deal might very well be riskier than what the Orioles did, but there's a reason pitchers like that command longer contracts. Baltimore's success in 2025 may come down to whether the rotation holds up after losing Burnes and adding only short-term solutions in free agency.

The Baltimore Orioles have made a few key moves this offseason. They signed Tyler O'Neill to a three-year, $49.5 million contract and also brought in Gregory Soto, Charlie Morton and Tomoyuki Sugano.

Arizona Diamondbacks pitchers Corbin Burnes and Zac Gallen will be among those teeing it up at the Annexus Pro-Am at the WM Phoenix Open.

The Mets have been hesitant to hand out long-term contracts to starting pitchers this offseason, opting not to pursue elite arms like Max Fried and Corbin

The Braves are expected to be in a tight three-team race in the National League East against the Phillies and Mets. But the East might not be the Senior Circuit’s best division.

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When a star exits, his former team might look to free agency or the trade market to find his replacement. Often, though, the answer must come from within. The nine players below are set to take on inc

It might’ve seemed that the San Francisco Giants were buckling up for a busy offseason when the calendar flipped to December. Shortstop Willy Adames signed the richest contract in club history to pair with third baseman Matt Chapman for the better part of the next decade.

At least until pitchers and catchers [report],” Elias said, “we’re going to be working the offseason like we always do.”

T he Brewers and their star catcher William Contreras have avoided arbitration. The two sides hadn’t previously reached an agreement as Contreras filed at $6.5 million and the t

In their first offseason under new ownership, the Orioles have done some spending, adding outfielders Tyler O’Neill and Dylan Carlson, starting pitchers Charlie Morton and Tomoyuki Sugano, reliever Andrew Kittredge and backup catcher Gary Sánchez.

PHOTO: ROBERT EDWARDS The Dodgers are spending more money to win than any team in baseball history. The Giants appear to be dumping salary. This, sports fans, is what you call “sub-optimal”. It stinks