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This offseason has been an emotional roller coaster for Boston Red Sox fans, and the twists and turns keep coming this week. After weeks of hoping for a big trade involving an infielder, those fans learned Wednesday night that Boston had agreed to a one-year, $6 million contract with veteran infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 23

Reds Interested in Reuniting With Two Familiar Faces, TV Deal Impacting Decision

The Cincinnati Reds are interested in bringing back two familiar faces. Unfortunately, the uncertainty surrounding their local television deal has impacted their aggressiveness according to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / January 20

Ken Rosenthal on the injury to Ha-Seong Kim

Not even the offseason can save the Atlanta Braves from yet another crippling injury. Just a month after Ha-Seong Kim inked a one-year, $20 million contract to stay in Atlanta, he reportedly slipped on ice while in Korea and tore a ligament in his finger — an injury expected to keep him sidelined for 4–5 months.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / January 19

Ignore Ken Rosenthal. Here are fou more moves the Royals could make before Opening Day

Over the weekend, Ken Rosenthal dropped a little nugget on Royals fans about their outlook for the remainder of the offseason: The Kansas City Royals are increasingly unlikely to land either of the two hitters they pursued in trades: the St.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 11

Padres Interested In Adding Starting Pitcher

Even after adding Michael King back to their rotation last month, Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic report that the Padres are hoping to add another starter before the season begins.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 9

Diamondbacks make decision on Ketel Marte's future

Marte has been in trade rumors all winter.

Tony Clark issues forceful response to Rob Manfred about free-agent signing deadline

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred addresses work stoppage worries as potential lockout looms

Tarik Skubal demands what he's owed from Tigers after establishing his dominance

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 7

Red Sox Lefty Considering Retirement After 13 MLB Seasons

It sounds like a former member of the Boston Red Sox is considering hanging his cleats up this offseason. Left-handed reliever Justin Wilson spent the 2025 season with the organization and was lights-out in Boston's stellar bullpen.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 5

Cubs fans will be seething over this latest offseason update

The Chicago Cubs have done a whole lot of nothing this MLB offseason when it comes to making impactful moves, and while we have heard them connected to some big names, nothing appears to be in the process of happening.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / December 23

Ken Rosenthal on Braves potential pursuit of Ketel Marte

Perhaps the biggest name that could be moved this offseason is Diamondbacks star second baseman Ketel Marte, with multiple MLB insiders reporting he is on the trade block.

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / December 15

Yankees revealed to be on the no-trade list of 3-time All-Star

The New York Yankees are catching a stray this week from a potential trade target. Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star infielder Ketel Marte has the Yankees on his no-trade list, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported on Monday.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 10

Milwaukee Brewers: Latest Freddy Peralta trade rumors include six contenders, but point to 2026 return

One of the biggest stories to watch in Major League Baseball this offseason is the immediate future of Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta. A two-time All-Star, Peralta is coming off his best Major League season after going 17-6 with a 2.70 ERA.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / December 10

Ken Rosenthal on Braves’ dilemma and current targets

According to several reports, the Braves were in on Edwin Díaz, but part of the holdup came down to the draft-pick compensation attached to him. Because Díaz rejected a qualifying offer, any team that signed him would have to forfeit its second-highest draft pick.

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 6

Dodgers Lose Out on Twins All-Star

The Los Angeles Dodgers have yet to address their need for an outfielder this season, and they just lost one of their potential trade targets for the offseason.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / December 6

Braves Trade Target Unlikley to Be Moved During Offseason

As the Atlanta Braves search for more offense and the Winter Meetings approach, one highly discussed All-Star might not be an option. According to The Athletic, including Ken Rosenthal, the Twins don't plan on moving outfielder Byron Buxton, among other key players.

Athletics News / Bluejaysnation / December 4

Reds ink reliever Emilio Pagán to two-year contract

Another day, another high-leverage reliever off the market for the Toronto Blue Jays. On Wednesday evening, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and C. Trent Rosecrans reported that the Cincinnati Reds have re-signed right-handed reliever Emilio Pagán.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 1

Astros open to moving Jake Meyers in search for rotation help

The Astros don’t have a ton of breathing room between their current payroll figures and the first tier of the luxury tax threshold — a line owner Jim Crane is once again reportedly loath to cross.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 26

Red Sox Predicted To Re-Sign Alex Bregman, Per Ken Rosenthal

The story of the offseason for the Boston Red Sox is whether or not they will be able to re-sign Alex Bregman. No matter what else the club does, whatever happens with Bregman will overshadow the other moves.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / November 24

Ken Rosenthal comments on the Braves next offseason moves

Among the Braves’ first wave of offseason moves, they acquired Houston Astros super-utility man Mauricio Dubon. Dubon is a guy who can quite literally play all over the diamond.

Miami Marlins News / Total Apex Sports / November 24

Miami Marlins Eyeing a Big Splash with Michael King

The Miami Marlins are reportedly making some noise this offseason, and it’s not just the usual chatter. According to insiders Ken Rosenthal and Evan Drellich of The Athletic, the team has shown significant interest in free-agent right-hander Michael King.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / November 16

Ken Rosenthal Names Braves Fit to Pry All-Star From Rival Mets

The big free-agent suggestions are beginning to rush in. The Atlanta Braves have been named a fit for another top closer. MLB insider Ken Rosenthal has

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / July 17

Rosenthal: Dodgers Targeting Relievers After $107M Bullpen Falters

The Los Angeles Dodgers have poured $2 billion into their roster since the 2024 offseason. Although a World Series victory last season easily justifies the ludicrous spending, 2025 has netted different results.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / March 24

Ken Rosenthal Predicts Surprising 2025 World Series Winner

The 2025 MLB season is shaping up to be an exciting one, with many teams making league-changing moves around the league and an infusion of young talent like Bobby Witt Jr and Elly de la Cruz adding energy and drama to league play.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / March 3

Ken Rosenthal Names 5 Teams to 'Dethrone' the Dodgers in 2025

The Los Angeles Dodgers' lavish spending finally paid off in 2024, winning the World Series in a full-length season for the first time since 1988. They

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 28, 2025

Reds agree to one-year deal with former All-Star

As recently as 2023, he was an All-Star in Baltimore, but the 2024 season was a nightmare for him.

Reds remain in talks with top unsigned reliever

MLB stadiums of yesteryear we wish were still around

The 'Most 200-hit MLB seasons' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Blue Jays Insider / December 20, 2024

MLB insider Ken Rosenthal announces major update regarding Vladimir Guerrero Jr's contract negotiation

MLB insider Ken Rosenthal shared an update regarding the contract negotiations between the Toronto Blue Jays and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The Blue Jays have been in talks with Guerrero over an extension for a few days now, and news even came out that they made him a $340 million offer but that he rejected prior to Juan Soto signing.