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10 MLB teams under the most pressure this offseason

As MLB's winter meetings approach, the pressure is mounting on some teams to make the right moves well ahead of spring training. Which 10 teams are under the most pressure to nail the offseason?

Angels reportedly set to be rid of MLB's worst contract

One thing we hope to hear at the Winter Meetings from each MLB team

Yankees seemingly ready to move on from Jasson Dominguez

The offseason needs for every MLB team

The 'Most hits against famous pitchers' quiz

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Three MLB clubs that would be good trade fits for Willson Contreras

Several teams could be in the mix to upgrade at first base this offseason. These three could prove to be good fits for Willson Contreras.

10 MLB teams under the most pressure this offseason

One thing we hope to hear at the Winter Meetings from each MLB team

The offseason needs for every MLB team

The '2018 first-time MLB All-Stars' quiz

Jasson Dominguez News / Yardbarker / December 2

Yankees seemingly ready to move on from Jasson Dominguez

The New York Yankees have their ideal outfield in mind.

Yankees reportedly identify backup plan for outfield

Former Cubs flamethrower improbably retained by Yankees following non-tender

Hal Steinbrenner’s comments on Yankees’ profits point to a larger issue

The offseason needs for every MLB team

The 'Youngest MLB players with three home runs in a game' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / December 2

Rockies open offseason with pair of uninspiring moves

The Colorado Rockies were terrible in 2026, having the worst record in baseball (43-119), and will likely be a bottom-feeder in 2026. Their initial moves in the 2025-26 offseason certainly weren't confidence boosters.

The offseason needs for every MLB team

The 'National League batting champions' quiz

Cal Raleigh News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' 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?

The 'MLB home run leaders since 1997' quiz

The 'Multiple MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The 'MLB home run record by position' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 1

One thing we hope to hear at the Winter Meetings from each team

One thing we hope to hear at the Winter Meetings from each MLB team

With MLB's Winter Meetings just ahead of us, the Yardbarker team of MLB writers got together to identify one thing we hope to hear from each club at the meetings.

Mets begin rebuild of their bullpen by signing reliever Devin Williams

Yankees are seemingly ready to move on from OF Jasson Dominguez

New York identifies backup plan for OF

Players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The offseason needs for every team

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Devin Williams News / Yardbarker / December 1

Mets begin rebuild of bullpen by signing Devin Williams

The New York Mets needed to rebuild their bullpen this offseason. That process began Monday night.

Details emerge on Francisco Lindor's alleged incident with Mets teammate

The offseason needs for every MLB team

The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'N.L. home run leaders since 1994' quiz

How many of the NL home run champions since 1994 can you name in five minutes?

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 30

Kodai Senga prefers to remain with Mets in 2026

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga has indicated to the club that he would prefer to remain in Queens for next season rather than be traded elsewhere this winter, according to a report from Will Sammon of The Athletic.

Orioles hope veteran closer can return to All-Star form with recent signing

Baltimore could make up for recent lackluster offseasons by doing this

Yankees identify backup plan for OF

Hal Steinbrenner’s comments on profits point to a larger issue for New York

Where do Red Sox stand with their budget heading into offseason?

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 30

Yankees reportedly identify backup plan for outfield

Given Cody Bellinger's robust market, it is understandable that the Yankees would be looking at other options.

Hal Steinbrenner’s comments on Yankees’ profits point to a larger issue

Could the Cubs still be, somewhat, in the Kyle Tucker hunt?

Orioles hope veteran closer can return to All-Star form with recent signing

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

The 'Active 100-RBI MLB season' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 29

Orioles hope veteran closer can return to All-Star form with recent signing

He a two-time All-Star who has saved 105 games to the tune of a 2.96 ERA over seven seasons, but he's coming off a rough Mets stint.

Orioles could make up for recent lackluster offseasons by doing this

Yankees reportedly identify backup plan for their outfield

Hal Steinbrenner’s comments on Yankees’ profits point to a larger issue

Update emerges about Brewers' extension talks with Jacob Misiorowski

Details emerge on Francisco Lindor's alleged incident with Mets teammate

Under-the-radar trade chips for Red Sox

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / November 29

Three under-the-radar trade chips for Red Sox

While outfielders Jarren Duran and Wilyer Abreu have been the most common names mentioned in trade rumors, here are three players Boston could also consider moving.

Hal Steinbrenner’s comments on Yankees’ profits point to a larger issue

After Blue Jays boost rotation, will attention turn to 'No. 1 priority?'

Angels reportedly set to be rid of MLB's worst contract

The offseason needs for every MLB team

The '2018 Boston Red Sox World Series roster' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 Angels News / Yardbarker / November 28

Angels reportedly set to be rid of MLB's worst contract

Third baseman Anthony Rendon has become a punchline to a joke the Los Angeles Angels are not laughing at. That joke may be over soon.

Biggest factor that may keep Kyle Tucker from cashing in during MLB free agency

Red Sox linked to a three-time All-Star in free agency

Red Sox add needed second starter in trade with Cardinals

Three potential landing spots for Adolis Garcia

Three potential landing spots for Japanese star Kazuma Okamoto

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / November 29

Hal Steinbrenner’s comments on Yankees’ profits bring up big issue

Hal Steinbrenner’s comments on Yankees’ profits point to a larger issue

Over Thanksgiving week, New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner provided fans with plenty of news to digest.

Angels reportedly set to be rid of MLB's most hideous contract

After Blue Jays boost rotation, will attention turn to 'No. 1 priority?'

Details emerge on Francisco Lindor's alleged incident with Mets teammate

Pete Alonso linked to an AL contender

Three landing spots for Adolis Garcia

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The '1,500-receiving-yard NFL seasons' quiz

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The 'Turkey Leg/Galloping Gobbler winners' quiz

The 'Three-TD, Three-INT NFL games' quiz

Xavier Isaac News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 29

Rays former first-round pick 'fully recovered' after brain surgery

Xavier Isaac revealed in an Instagram post that he actually underwent a "life-saving" brain surgery on July 3, following a routine brain scan for what seemed to be just a dehydration issue.

New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / November 29

Report: Francisco Lindor had incident with Mets teammate

Details emerge on Francisco Lindor's alleged incident with Mets teammate

Mr. Smile apparently wasn’t smiling too much about one of his teammates last season.

Pete Alonso linked to an AL contender in free agency

The offseason needs for every MLB team

The 'MLB 30-30 seasons' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 28

After Blue Jays boost rotation, will attention turn to 'No. 1 priority?'

With the Blue Jays landing one of the biggest pitching names on the free-agent market, will the team shift gears toward what one MLB insider calls "the No. 1 priority?"

Dylan Cease signing monster deal with Blue Jays, will make team even stronger

Blue Jays are forming one of the best rotations in baseball

The offseason needs for every MLB team

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / November 28

Pete Alonso linked to an AL contender in free agency

Pete Alonso may have an intriguing opportunity just a couple hundred miles northeast.

25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2026

The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2026 MLB managers' quiz

Nine MLB teams will have a new manager to start the 2026 season. With that being said, can you name every manager in the Big Leagues?

MLB News / Athlon Sports / November 28

Alex Bregman sends message to Cody Bellinger after Yankees report

This interaction comes after a report from Mark Feinsand of MLB.com predicting Bellinger's next team.

Pete Alonso linked to an AL contender in free agency

The offseason needs for every MLB team

The 'Famous MLB families' quiz

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / November 27

Orioles could make up for lackluster offseasons by doing this

Orioles could make up for recent lackluster offseasons by doing this

The Baltimore Orioles' disappointing 2025 season began with a lackluster 2024-25 offseason. Those quiet offseasons may be a thing of the past moving forward.

Orioles offseason wish list

Awesome MLB players from the 90s you probably forgot about

Cody Bellinger News / Athlon Sports / November 27

Yankees, Cody Bellinger news emerges on Thursday

For the Yankees, keeping Bellinger is not only about retaining a productive bat but also about securing a proven player who has shown he can thrive under the spotlight.

The offseason needs for every MLB team

The 'Famous MLB families' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 27

Three potential landing spots for free-agent third baseman Eugenio Suarez

Third baseman Eugenio Suarez solidified his case last season as the best power hitter available in free agency in 2025. Suarez posted a .228/.298/.526 batting line in his 657 plate appearances between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Seattle Mariners, hitting 49 homers and 28 doubles.

Three landing spots for Adolis Garcia

Three potential landing spots for Japanese star Kazuma Okamoto

Orioles could make up for recent lackluster offseasons by doing this

Pete Alonso linked to an AL contender

Blue Jays are forming one of the best rotations in baseball

Angels reportedly set to be rid of MLB's most hideous contract

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 27

Blue Jays are forming one of the best rotations in baseball

The start of the MLB offseason has been slow as per usual, but on Wednesday night, the Toronto Blue Jays got the ball rolling on free agency.

Three potential landing spots for Japanese star Kazuma Okamoto

Diamondbacks 'listening' to Ketel Marte offers, but trade will be expensive

Dylan Cease signing monster deal with Blue Jays, will make team even stronger

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

Dylan Cease News / Yardbarker / November 27

Dylan Cease signing monster deal with Blue Jays, will make team even stronger

After losing the World Series in seven games to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Toronto Blue Jays decided to make the first big signing of the offseason.

Angels reportedly set to be rid of MLB's most hideous contract

Biggest factor that may keep Kyle Tucker from cashing in during MLB free agency

Red Sox linked to a three-time All-Star in free agency

Red Sox add needed second starter in trade with Cardinals

Three potential landing spots for Japanese star Kazuma Okamoto

Three landing spots for Adolis Garcia