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The Reds have signed two relief pitchers this offseason to secure their bullpen, but have yet to add any offense, which was clearly their biggest need.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 17

Pirates Fans Are Being Told to Become Dodgers Followers

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates fans have suffered greatly for more than three decades now and it' s unknown if they'll have sustained success in the fufure.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / December 17

MLB insider slams the Pirates for “fake” Free Agency

Jim Bowden of The Athletic wrote about his takeaways from the Winter Meetings and what he learned from the busiest time of the offseason. He deemed the Pirates as not serious spenders and that the offers they made for Josh Naylor and Kyle Schwarber were simply just eye-wash.

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / December 15

Ex-GM gets critical of Mets’ recent moves

This former Major League Baseball general manager can't seem to wrap his head around the New York Mets' offseason moves thus far. Speaking on the Foul Territory podcast, former GM and current MLB insider for The Athletic Jim Bowden gave his thoughts on the Mets' offseason moves.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Phillies star 1B Bryce Harper takes a swipe at president Dave Dombrowski

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 11

Why insider ‘chuckled’ at agents’ winter trade deadline desire

MLB rumors continue to dominate the headlines following this year’s MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando, where several player agents floated one of the more surprising offseason ideas in recent memory.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / December 8

Former MLB Executive Floats Bold Free Agency Contract Plan for Reds

It's the offseason, and it feels like a very important one for the Cincinnati Reds, who are looking to make it back to the postseason for the second consecutive year in 2026 for the first time since they made it in 2012 and 2013.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / December 6

Yankees Predicted to Land Mets Reliever in Splash Move

The MLB winter meetings are about to begin, and a bold prediction from an insider has the New York Yankees making a surprising move for a reliever in town.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / December 5

MLB Insider Names Braves Fit to Sign All-Star, Return Him to Form

The looming Winter Meetings mean more ideal landing spots are being named. For the Atlanta Braves, they’re deemed a fit, not just to sign an All-Star starting pitcher long term, but to get him back to his high-caliber ways.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / December 5

A hypothetical deal Braves should avoid at the Winter Meetings

The MLB Winter Meetings are set to kick off in a couple of days, which should — hopefully — jumpstart the offseason and spark a flurry of free-agent and trade activity.

MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 26

Former GM Jim Bowden Declares Early Winner In Rangers-Mets Blockbuster Trade

When a baseball trade is made, it's often difficult to tell right away which team won the deal. One side may have gotten the better player or more talent on paper, but it's impossible to predict the future and know how the trade will actually play out on the field.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / November 7

Dodgers Linked to Projected $88 Million All-Star Closer in Free Agency

The Athletic's Jim Bowden named the Los Angeles Dodgers as a potential landing spot for All-Star closing pitcher Edwin Diaz this offseason. Diaz opted out of the final couple of seasons of his contract with the New York Mets after the conclusion of the World Series, and will test the free agency market this winter.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / November 7

MLB Insider reveals Mets’ preferred free agency plan

The New York Mets know they have to upgrade their starting rotation this winter and there are a lot of avenues to do so. While the free agent market has

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 6

How Rangers Could Lose Super-Utility Star in Trade This Offseason

The Texas Rangers are looking to trim payroll this offseason. But would they deal a player that won’t cost them much in 2026? Former MLB general manager Jim Bowden of The Athletic (subscription required) wrote a piece about all 30 teams and their needs going into the offseason.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 2

Padres All-Star Predicted to End Free Agency With $80 Million Deal

The Athletic's Jim Bowden expects San Diego Padres All-Star Robert Suarez to secure a four-year, $80 million contract in free agency this offseason. Suarez has spent all four years of his MLB career with the Padres, making his debut in 2022.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 2

Pirates Named Top Landing Spot for Mets Reliever

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had a strong bullpen in 2025, but could enhance it with the addition of this particular free agent. Jim Bowden of The Athletic ranked the top 50 free agents this offseason and had New York Mets right-handed pitcher Rayn Helsley at 37th overall.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 1

Padres Named Best Fit for Projected $164 Million Free Agent Pitcher

The Athletic's Jim Bowden named the San Diego Padres as one of several teams who could pursure All-Star left-handed pitcher Ranger Suarez in free agency this offseason.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / October 31

Orioles should target these starters in free agency

The Baltimore Orioles will have some work to do this offseason if they plan on returning to the MLB postseason next year. Of the improvements the team needs to make, starting pitching sticks out as a glaring need.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / October 28

Twins named as best fits for three underwhelming free agents

What are the Twins going to do this offseason? Not to put the cart before the horse (the Twins still have to hire a manager), but there are some free agents who might catch the front office's attention if they're allowed to spend any money this winter.

Athletics News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / October 28

Pirates Named Landing Spot for Reds Reliever

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had a strong bullpen in 2025, but could bolster it with one free agent signing from a divisional rival for 2026. Jim Bowden of The Athletic named Cincinnati Reds right-handed relief pitcher Emilio Pagán as the 33rd best free agent amongst the 50 he ranked.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / October 23