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The Chicago Cubs have some work to do this offseason after missing the 2024 MLB Playoffs. Two notable names have been mentioned as possible suitors for the Cubbies and both happen to be World Series champions. Atlanta Braves lefty Max Fried and Texas Rangers veteran Nathan Eovaldi.

There could be some big moves on the way for the Boston Red Sox this winter. After a long 2024 Major League Baseball season, we finally know who will be playing in the World Series. Sadly, the Red Sox didn't earn a playoff spot and the club's biggest rival has a chance to win the World Series as the New York Yankees are set to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. Los Angeles should be favored in the World Series, but the Yankees certainly have a chance.

The Atlanta Braves have some decisions to make for their starting rotation ahead of 2025. Spencer Strider will get one of them, so that leaves one more spot with Chris Sale, Spencer Schwellenbach and Reynaldo Lopez already locked in.

The Kansas City Royals shouldn't be afraid to say it: A World Series win is within reason for 2025. After losing 106 games in 2023, the Royals' 2024 turnaround was nothing short of remarkable. There are still some flaws, however, that the Royals need to address if they want to truly make a championship push. Principal among them is the fact that their offense is far too dependent on the superstar talents of Bobby Witt Jr., and lacks the depth to compete with the other playoff contenders.

There will be plenty of players available, including some former members of the St. Louis Cardinals. Former St. Louis All-Star Paul DeJong had a bounce-back season with the Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals and now is heading towards free agency. There will be plenty of teams vying for his services as he can play shortstop, third base, and second base and FanSided's Wynston Wilcox floated him as a possible shortstop solution for the Atlanta Braves. "Paul DeJong may not be a long-term answer, but he could be an answer for the Braves' lack of offensive production from the shortstops this season," Wilcox said.

The Atlanta Braves were a diminished version of their usual, dominant selves in 2024. After six straight division crowns in the National League East, the Braves took a second-place finish in 2024 mostly because their entire roster was wiped out by injuries. Ronald Acuña Jr., Spencer Strider, and Austin Riley were the three superstars most impacted by the injury bug. Jeff Francoeur, a 12-year major-league veteran, a six-year Braves outfielder, and current broadcaster for Bally Sports Atlanta and TBS, appeared on Foul Territory recently and urged the Braves to find a superstar to replace the struggling Orlando Arcia at shortstop.

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The Atlanta Braves dealt with a plethora of injuries in 2024 and responded by loading up on outfielders. Because of that, the Braves may end up having to make some tough decisions to make this winter. Atlanta had a plethora of players who could play in the outfield. The Braves currently have Ronald Acuña Jr., Michael Harris II, Ramón Laureano, Jorge Soler, and Jarred Kelenic under contract or hitting arbitration.

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The 61-year-old guided the Phillies to the 2022 World Series and the 2023 NLCS and led them this season to their first NL East title since 2011.

The Braves had two runners in scoring position: David Justice on third base and Sid Bream on second. Manager Bobby Cox decided to pinch hit Jeff Reardon in favor of Francisco Cabrera to face Pirates Closer, Stan Belinda.

The Atlanta Braves will make some changes this winter. The Braves will have some decisions to make with a handful of players hitting free agency. One player who spent a little time with the Braves in 2024 and could hit the open market is infielder Cavan Biggio. "The Braves were the fourth team to take a chance on Cavan Biggio in one way or another in the 2024 campaign," Rotman said.

The Atlanta Braves are in need of an upgrade at the shortstop position. Orlando Arcia can stick around to provide depth, but the team needs a new starter in 2025. One of those options is Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette. Bichette is a two-time all-star who has been consistent at the plate early on in his career.

The Atlanta Braves' top catching prospect continues his dominant run into the fall. Drake Baldwin has been tearing it up at the plate for the Peoria Javelinas early on in the Arizona Fall League. Baldwin is slashing .385/.429/.692 in his first three games with a home run and three RBIs. In 72 Triple-A games, Baldwin batted .298 with an .891 OPS, 12 home runs and 55 RBIs.

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The Atlanta Braves have one of the best rosters in baseball but could look to add this winter. The shortstop position has been questionable over the last two years, and because of this, Milwaukee Brewers' incoming free agent, Willy Adames, has been floated as a fit on numerous occasions. Adames won't be cheap, with a projection at $188 million right now over six years, but he could be worth it. Atlanta should be able to contend in 2025, and adding someone of his caliber only would help this fact.

After a disappointing season, the Atlanta Braves are replacing their longtime hitting coaches.

The Tropicana Field roof was torn off by Hurricane Milton. The Tampa Bay Rays have some options if the field isn't ready for the 2025 MLB season.

A father and son duo who used to work for the Atlanta Braves are facing a lawsuit in which they have been accused of theft, unlawful possession and attempting to sell memorabilia related to Hank Aaron's historic 715th home run.

Bud Black is returning to the Rockies for another season on the heels of a sixth straight losing campaign.

In the wake of last week’s revelation that Diamond Sports Group was looking to tear up all but one of its extant MLB rights deals, the owner of the Bally Sports-branded RSNs is working to keep at least a few of those team partners for one last go-around. On Oct. 2, Diamond counsel Andrew Goldman …

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Aaron Judge won the Baseball Digest/Inside Edge major league player of the year award Friday, beating out Shohei Ohtani in a very close vote. Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal was selected the sport's top pitcher, and Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase was a unanimous pick for reliever of the year in balloting by a panel of baseball writers and broadcasters that included several former players, managers and executives. Ron Guidry (1978) and Derek Jeter (2006) are the only other Yankees to win.

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Injuries sabotaged the Braves' plans for 2024, but almost all of their key pieces will be back next year.

Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, could be down to broadcasting only one Major League Baseball team’s games next season.