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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 11
Freddie Freeman & J.D. Martinez Helping Mookie Betts
Mookie Betts has struggled for the better part of the 2025 season and was recently mired in a difficult stretch that saw him go hitless across a career-worst 22 consecutive at-bats.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 8
Former Dodgers Teammate J.D. Martinez Helped Mookie Betts
Heading into a third season of the National League having a designated hitter, the Los Angeles Dodgers made a drastic change in their strategy by signing J.D.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / August 7
Analyst suggests Mets bring back veteran player as hitting coach
It's been no secret that the New York Mets struggled offensively during their dismal 1-5 homestand. As they prepare to visit the red-hot Milwaukee Brewers
The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?
The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.
25 things we learned from the 2025 MLB season
The 2025 MLB regular season is winding down, filled with record-breaking performances -- both good and bad. Here are 25 things we learned along the way.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / June 28
Former Dodgers All-Star Offered Contract From AL Contender: Report
Former Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez received an offer from the Texas Rangers to join their squad for the 2025 season. Martinez has been without a team this year.
Texas Rangers News / Last Word On Sports / June 27
Rangers Reportedly Make Offer to Free Agent DH
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Texas Rangers recently made an offer to free-agent designated hitter J.D. Martinez. Martinez went unsigned after a quiet offseason but stated before spring training that he still intended to play in 2025 and was preparing to return in the second half of the season.
Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / June 27
Rangers Reportedly Made Recent Offer to Free Agent Former All-Star Slugger
The Texas Rangers have struggled on offense for large portions of the season, ranking 26th in all of Major League Baseball in terms of runs scored and ahead of teams they have a much better record than.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 27
Rangers reportedly made recent offer to veteran slugger
The Rangers recently made an offer to slugger J.D. Martinez in hopes of acquiring a bat to bolster their struggling offense, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / May 9
Why ex-New York Mets slugger is still unsigned by team
Former New York Mets designated hitter J.D. Martinez remains without a home. As MLB insider Jon Heyman of The New York Post revealed, Martinez is "ready" to play but has yet to receive any major league offers.
Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?
The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / April 21
Royals Must Sign Former Red Sox Slugger To Save Drowning Lineup
The Kansas City Royals have the second-worst team OPS in Major League Baseball, and a trade needs to happen soon to address the issue. Kansas City’s .583 team OPS is the worst in the bigs outside of the Chicago White Sox’s .578.
Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 12
Seattle Mariners Reportedly Not Pursuing Free Agent Slugger and Former All-Star to Help Offense
Earlier this week, the crew over at MLB Network speculated that free agent slugger J.D. Martinez could be a good fit for the Seattle Mariners. This is in response to the M's dire need for offense, which is made worse by the long-term injuries to Victor Robles and Ryan Bliss.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 11
Padres Urged to Sign 6-Time All-Star in Massive Free Agent Move
The San Diego Padres have the best record in baseball at 10-3 and have been off to an incredible start in 2025. Despite the existing talent on the roster, a few injury concerns may be enough of a reason to get more depth from a six-time All-Star free agent.
New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 11
MLB news: 6-time All-Star ‘staying ready’ amid prolonged free agency
J.D. Martinez is a free agent again—and this time, the wait is longer than expected. Despite a resume that includes six All-Star selections, three Silver Sluggers, and a reputation as one of MLB’s most reliable right-handed power bats, the 37-year-old slugger remains unsigned nearly two weeks into the 2025 season.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 12
Yankees scouring free-agent scraps for a right-handed bat
The injury bug has hammered the New York Yankees during spring training.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / March 3
Ex-Met J.D. Martinez projected to land with AL contender
Although MLB Opening Day is just a few weeks away, several key members of the New York Mets' 2024 roster remain unsigned as free agents. Before Monday, southpaw pitcher Jose Quintana could be counted among these.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 2
Yankees reportedly eyeing potential Giancarlo Stanton replacement
The Yankees' lineup will be significantly lacking at the beginning of the 2025 season. To fill that hole, they could consider signing a veteran power hitter.
Boston Red Sox News / Fastball on SI / February 4
Former Boston Red Sox World Series Champion Makes Shocking Announcement
Former Boston Red Sox slugging designated hitter J.D. Martinez has no plans to retire this offseason, even though he doesn't have a job as spring training approaches.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / February 1
Mets Free Agent J.D. Martinez Still Looking to Sign With a Team
Free agent slugger J.D. Martinez did not put up his usual power numbers during his age-36 season with the New York Mets. But despite considering retirement a year ago, he is not ready to call it a career just yet.
New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 31
Six-time All-Star slugger addresses playing future
Designated hitter J.D. Martinez is planning to play in 2025.
MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / December 30
Why Brewers Should Sign Six-Time All-Star Slugger JD Martinez
The Milwaukee Brewers could use one more slugger before Spring Training gets here. Milwaukee has a lot of talent but has to find a way to replace Willy Adames' 32 home runs and 112 RBIs from last season.
New York Mets News / Just Baseball / December 28
Top Landing Spots for Free Agent J.D. Martinez
You’d be forgiven if you forgot J.D. Martinez was a free agent. It’s the time of year when rumors run rampant, yet the slugging DH has not been credibly linked to any MLB teams this winter.
MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 3
Potential D-backs Free Agency Target: J.D. Martinez
This article is part of a series evaluating potential free agent and trade acquisitions for the Arizona Diamondbacks entering the 2025 season. J.D. Martinez is an Arizona Diamondbacks legend.
New York Mets News / Bluejaysnation / November 15
Free Agent Profile: J.D. Martinez hits the open market looking for another opportunity late in his career
After spending his 2023 season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, J.D. Martinez is once again looking for an opportunity to prove himself on the big league stage.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / October 9
Mets slugger details how close he was to retiring before 2024 season
The New York Mets are one win away from their first NLCS appearance since 2015 and five victories stand between them and their first World Series berth in nine years as well. One key player almost missed the party.
New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 4
Mets’ JD Martinez shuts down haters with wild postgame comment
The New York Mets lived a season with more stops and starts than one of the city’s subway trains. It was a rollercoaster of a 162-game ride going from 11 games under .500 to finding out their MLB Wild Card fate on the last day of the season.
New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 29
Mets’ J.D. Martinez calls out ‘uinfair’ schedule amid wild card ticket hunt
The New York Mets and Atlanta Braves are playing a doubleheader on Monday for playoff positioning. Their original games were scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday of this past week but were postponed because of Hurricane Helene.
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