Mike Axisa

CBS Sports Writer /

MLB rumors: Juan Soto to start key step in free agency timeline, Dodgers talk extension with playoff star

Soto and agent Scott Boras are set to start hearing bids from interested teams this week

Why Red Sox might move Rafael Devers to new position and the ripple effects it could create in Boston

Devers could shift across the diamond to first base, allowing Boston to upgrade the roster in a few ways

Rico Carty dies at 85: Braves Hall of Famer was one of first Dominican-born players in MLB

Carty, a 'fan favorite' in Atlanta, was one of baseball's best hitters in the 1960s

Jonathan India trade: Reds get Brady Singer, send Royals ex-Rookie of the Year in swap of college teammates

Kansas City also gets outfielder Joey Wiemer in the trade

MLB will not play regular-season games in San Juan, Mexico City next year but 2025 opener in Tokyo still on

Commissioner Rob Manfred made the announcement at the owners' meetings this week

Batting Around: Would you rather sign Blake Snell or Max Fried in MLB free agency?

We're picking between the two best left-handed pitchers on the market

Juan Soto to the Dodgers? How star free agent fits payroll structure and why they need him more than you think

The Dodgers' pursuit of Soto is nowhere as preposterous as it may sound

2025 MLB Rookie of the Year candidates: Jasson Domínguez, Dylan Crews, Andrew Painter and more contenders

Which top prospects will get a chance to shine in the majors -- and who has the best chance of doing so?

2024 MLB awards predictions, schedule, finalists, how to watch as Rookie of the Year, MVP, more get announced

The winners of MLB's four biggest individual honors will be announced this week, starting Monday night

MLB rumors: Mets' 'very detailed' presentation to Juan Soto, Luis Severino's expected QO decision and more

Here are your hot stove rumors for Sunday, Nov. 17

MLB rumors: Twins intend to keep core in place, Braves interested in Dodgers mainstay Walker Buehler

Here are your hot stove rumors for Friday, Nov. 15

Three reasons White Sox ace Garrett Crochet is the most desirable trade candidate of MLB offseason

Plain and simple: Crochet is one of the game's biggest bargains

Juan Soto free agency: What superstar asked about in one of his first team meetings

The Red Sox reportedly met with Soto and agent Scott Boras on Thursday

Batting Around: Are the Dodgers a dynasty after 2024 World Series win or do they need a few more titles?

Los Angeles has now made the playoffs in 12 straight seasons. Is that enough?

How the Angels can force themselves into contention after franchise-worst 99 losses in 2024

Perry Minasian has been the busiest executive so far this winter and that must continue

Mike Axisa joined CBS Sports in 2013. He has been a member of the BBWAA since 2015 and has previously written about both fantasy baseball and real life baseball for MLBTradeRumors.com, FanGraphs.com, RotoAuthority.com, and YESNetwork.com. Mike is a native New Yorker.

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