The offseason is usually a time for high hopes and renewed optimism. Fans dream big, front offices sketch ambitious plans, and analysts speculate about the magic of a fresh start.

The St. Louis Cardinals are open to trading Nolan Arenado, along with other veteran contributors, this offseason as they hope to retool around their young core.

The San Francisco Giants now have just three arbitration-eligible players left to negotiate with as they tendered contracts to them.

  The Chicago Cubs are one of the only big market teams who don’t appear to be courting the prize of the free agent pool, superstar outfielder Juan

The Milwaukee Brewers are on the brink of something special, inching closer to being genuine contenders for a World Series title. Their 93-win season in 2024 was no small feat, showcasing a young and cost-efficient roster brimming with potential to dominate the National League Central for years to come. With a savvy skipper guiding them to the top of the division last year, the Brewers are poised for another playoff push in 2025.

For the Los Angeles Dodgers, the departure of Clayton McCullough, who took the helm at the Miami Marlins, opened the door for a well-known talent to step into a key role. Friday brought the announcement that Chris Woodward would rejoin the Dodgers’ staff as first base coach, stepping into the shoes left vacant by McCullough. This marks Woodward’s first full-time position since his four-year stint managing the Texas Rangers.