Mike Axisa

CBS Sports Writer /

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

MLB rumors: Garrett Crochet once again the hottest trade candidate, Red Sox and Mariners eye reunions

Here are your hot stove rumors for Wednesday, Nov. 13

Pete Alonso free agency: Four reasons why former Mets slugger may not get paid as much as you think

Alonso's age and positional restrictions are likely to hurt him on the market

Mets offseason targets 2025: Biggest needs, best fits and how Juan Soto fits into Steve Cohen's dynasty vision

With approximately $180 million coming off the books this winter, the Mets stand to make a splash

Yankees offseason targets 2025: Biggest needs, best fits and just how much everything depends on Juan Soto

Coming off a 2024 World Series loss, the Yankees seem poised to do whatever it takes to get back to October

MLB rumors: Yankees target Carlos Estévez as bullpen help, Royals cross starting pitching off to-do list

Here are your hot stove rumors for Sunday, Nov. 10

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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