Giants and Dodgers Pursue Key Free Agents

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Baltimore Orioles are frontrunners in the race to sign ace pitcher Corbin Burnes, who is now a free agent after a notable season with the Orioles. Burnes is expected to command a high-value contract, with projections ranging from $180 million to $217 million. The Dodgers, fresh off their 2024 World Series win, are also considering re-signing key free agents like Blake Treinen and may face competition from rivals like the San Francisco Giants. The Giants, under new president Buster Posey, are exploring various free agent options, including Willy Adames and Teoscar Hernández, to strengthen their roster and counter the Dodgers' dominance. Despite their financial resources, the Giants face challenges in attracting top talent due to high living costs and Oracle Park's reputation as a pitchers' haven.