Bold predictions for rest of 2024-25 MLB offseason
Here's what our experts think could still go down between now and spring training, from free agency to off-the-field drama.

MLB makes 2 new rule changes for 2025 season

MLB passes two rules changes for 2025 season, one on shifts and one on replay, per report
MLB institutes two rules changes for 2025, closing loopholes on shift violations, baserunning
The changes attempt to avoid rare instances where the old rules could have incentivized teams to try to game the system.
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MLB makes two new rule changes for 2025 season
Seven MLB moves — signings, trades and extensions — I’d like to see right now
Teams, players and agents are on the clock. With spring training only weeks away, there are several moves that need to be made now.
Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter impersonated MLB star for $200K transfer, per audio
Federal prosecutors say a nearly four-minute audio recording allegedly captured Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara impersonating the baseball star on a call with a bank as he attempted to transfer $200,
MLB Rumors: Pete Alonso, Blue Jays 'Advancing' in Contract Talks Amid Mets Buzz
MLB rumors: Cubs pursuing Ryan Pressly, Blue Jays eyeing Pete Alonso, Dodgers still want Clayton Kershaw
Astros setup man and former closer Ryan Pressly is one year away from free agency and has been said to be on the trade block this offseason. Teams have "checked in" on his availab
Pete Alonso in Talks With Blue Jays But 'No Momentum,' Canadian Media Reports
The Toronto Blue Jays have been exploring a signing of free agent slugger Pete Alonso, but the two sides have not established any momentum to the negotiations, reports say.
MLB Rumors: Alex Bregman Reunion Not Ruled Out by Astros After Walker Contract
While most signs point to Alex Bregman joining a new club this offseason, he reportedly could be back in Houston next year. According to USA Today's
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These are MLB’s No. 1 prospects at each position
MLB Pipeline's 2025 rankings of the Top 10 prospects at each position are official and the 2025 Top 100 Prospects list is about to be revealed.
What would it take for the Dodgers to miss the MLB playoffs in 2025? Why L.A. superteam isn't unbeatable
With less than a month to go until pitchers and catchers report, the Dodgers appear primed to enter the season once again considered the favorites to capture the title.  Naturally, that got us to thinking about what it would take for the Dodgers to not just fall short of the World Series -- any seasoned baseball observer knows there are few guarantees so far as postseason success goes -- but to miss the playoffs entirely.
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Caribbean Series to air in English on MLB Network starting Jan. 31
MLB Network announced Wednesday it will broadcast the entire 2025 Caribbean Series in English beginning Friday, Jan. 31. Featuring teams from the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Venezuela and,
Paul Skenes 1/1 MLB debut card pulled by child in Los Angeles: What Pirates offered for it
An 11-year-old in Los Angeles has quite the offer from the Pittsburgh Pirates for the signed card of the 2024 NL Rookie of the Year.
MLB catcher Kevin Plawecki, former Westfield, Purdue baseball star, retires to enter coaching
Kevin Plawecki, who spent eight major league seasons with four teams, announced he will begin his coaching career.
Five Guardians Prospects Among MLB's Best In Latest Rankings
Chourio was named the 2024 Carolina League MVP and Top MLB Prospect after leading the league in walks (86) and ranking top-five in: on-base percentage (.414), OPS (.812), doubles (24), runs (69), and stolen bases (44). He also ranked seventh in RBI (58) and 10th in batting average (.269).