Mike Axisa

CBS Sports Writer /

MLB rumors: Astros willing to listen on Framber Valdez trade offers, A's and Rays make a trade

The Astros traded Kyle Tucker to the Cubs on Friday, and they could potentially deal another star

What's next for Astros after Kyle Tucker trade? Four moves Houston needs to make following surprising deal

The Astros, who still have star power, aren't fully rebuilding and they'll try to win the AL West again in 2025

Bobby Witt Jr., Paul Skenes, Gunnar Henderson earn largest bonuses in MLB's pre-arbitration player pool

100 bonuses were given out to players who are in their first three years of service time

Kyle Tucker trade: Cubs land All-Star outfielder from Astros in four-player deal

Tucker, a three-time All-Star, is set to be a free agent next winter

Batting Around: Will the Cardinals trade Nolan Arenado? Where will veteran third baseman land?

The 10-time Gold Glove winner has been on the trade block this winter

MLB Rule 5 draft results: Analyzing all 15 picks from major-league portion as Mets lose two pitchers

In the same division, the Braves added two players, a rarity for a contending team

Kyle Tucker landing spots: Ranking all 30 teams on best fit if Astros decide to trade All-Star outfielder

Tucker is reportedly on the trade block, so let's get to matchmaking

Max Fried to sign with Yankees: New York picks up ace lefty on eight-year, $218 million deal

Fried has been one of the best southpaws in the game since his 2017 MLB debut

2025 MLB Draft order, lottery results: Nationals land No. 1 pick, Mets, Dodgers, Yankees all penalized

The Nats have the No. 1 pick for the first time since selecting Bryce Harper first overall in 2010

What's next for Yankees after losing Juan Soto? Here's a five-step Plan B for the Bronx Bombers

Soto has taken his talents to a different New York borough and the Yankees need a Plan B

MLB Winter Meetings: Five bold predictions with baseball's offseason about to ramp up after Juan Soto signing

The Winter Meetings will turn up the temperature on MLB's hot stove this week

What's next for Mets after Juan Soto agrees to $765 million deal? How New York needs to build around superstar

The Mets got their slugger, but their winter can't be done yet

Juan Soto rejected the Yankees for the Mets, and it's a damning indictment of MLB's supposed marquee franchise

The Yankees offered Juan Soto $760 million, and he turned them down for $765 million from the Mets

Shane Bieber, Guardians agree to deal: Former Cy Young winner returning to Cleveland, per report

Bieber underwent Tommy John surgery in April and is expected back several months into the 2025 season

Why Luis Robert should be a top trade candidate: White Sox center fielder still has huge upside for right team

With few true center fielders available on the free market, Robert could be the best option

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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