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Peter Chawaga

Peter Chawaga is a professional writer and editor with more than 10 years of reporting experience for publications throughout the country. His baseball reporting has appeared in Yardbarker, Heavy and more. He holds a journalism degree from Wake Forest.

Nationals hold MLB's worst contract heading into 2024

After winning the World Series in 2019, the Nationals have seen a steep decline.

Yankees manager hypes return of top prospect: 'He's going to be a star'

The Yankees have made several roster upgrades after a disappointing 2023 season that saw them miss the playoffs.

Reds infielder makes surprise move to mound to become a knuckleballer

After signing a minor-league deal with the Cincinnati Reds this offseason, infielder Alex Blandino is now looking to reinvent his career as a knuckleballer.

Teams are balking at Josh Hader's record-setting asking price

Josh Hader, possibly the highest-profile free agent still available on the MLB market, is reportedly seeking more money than clubs think he’s worth.

Braves set record with shortstop prospect signing

The Atlanta Braves set a record for the richest-ever contract given to a Venezuela-born prospect.

Yankees, Astros among suitors for reliever Jordan Hicks

Two American League franchises looking to return to the World Series in 2024 are now pursuing free-agent reliever Jordan Hicks.

How Dodgers' $1 billion offseason impacts their 2024 payroll

In an otherwise tame MLB offseason, the Dodgers have spent more than $1 billion to upgrade their roster in numerous ways.

With latest signings, Mets seek to revive careers of ex-Yankees

After signing Harrison Bader and Luis Severino to one-year deals, the New York Mets are now hoping two former New York Yankees can reignite their careers after wearing out their welcomes across town.

Orioles 'very active' in trade conversations to bolster pitching staff

Could the Orioles add the top arm left on the free-agent market?

After Ohtani, Yamamoto: Five Japanese baseball stars ready to change MLB

There are more than a few Japanese players who could join Ohtani and Yamamoto by changing the face of baseball in the U.S. and beyond.

Braves GM defends slow offseason: 'There's still time'

Following early playoff exits two seasons in a row, the Atlanta Braves have been surprisingly quiet this offseason.

Brewers face burning question: Trade or keep former Cy Young winner?

As the Milwaukee Brewers consider the future of ace starter Corbin Burnes, one of the most coveted trade chips in Major League Baseball, rumors swirl over whether they will cash in and build toward the future or hold on and go for it all in 2024.