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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 27: Nick Martinez #28 of the Cincinnati Reds delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on September 27, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Cincinnati Reds Reds, Nick Martinez Agree To Qualifying Offer The Cincinnati Reds missed the postseason for the fourth straight year in 2024 as they finished with a record of 77 wins and 85 losses. After missing the postseason in 2024, the Reds have now made the playoffs only one time in the last 11 seasons. The Reds will check out their op James Merling • 17 hours ago Baseball is on green grass background MLB Analyst Names 1 MLB Free Agent Pitcher That Teams Should 'Take A Flier On' With the World Series completed, the Major League Baseball offseason is underway as teams prepare to give their pitches to the free-agent class of players. Plenty of star players are hitting free agency this offseason including Juan Soto, Alex Bregman, Pete Alonso, and Anthony Santander James Merling • 17 hours ago NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Yankees is walked to first base during the 4th inning of Game One of the American League Championship Series against the Cleveland Guardians at Yankee Stadium on October 14, 2024 in New York City. Toronto Blue Jays Former GM Reveals How The Blue Jays Can Sell Juan Soto In Free Agency The 2024 Major League Baseball season is now over as the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series over the New York Yankees. Now that the season has concluded, attention will be turned to the free agent class that is headlined by Yankees star outfielder Juan Soto. Many teams are James Merling • 17 hours ago

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