The Hot Stove League was sizzling all winter, and there was a lot of player movement across the Major League landscape. Several teams got better, other mixed and matched and some didn't do much at all.

Now that everyone has reported to spring training and we've got actual games later this week in Florida and Arizona, the offseason season is basically. Sure, there might be a few more deals as final rosters get set, and there are still a few free agents hanging out there, but we're basically set to go.

ESPN broke down the offseason on Wednesday and gave a grade for every team, with key additions and departures.

Here's how their grades came out, with a comment on each team from me. Where did your team land?

Boston Red Sox: Boston made huge additions to the rotation with LHP Ranger Suarez and RHP Sonny Gray, and even though they couldn't re-sign 3B Alex Bregman, don't be surprised of Caleb Durbin doesn't put up similar numbers at third base. Willson Contreras should solve their production issues at first base, too. Can they contend in the AL East now? Sure looks like it me.

Detroit Tigers: Detroit made a big splash late in the winter by signing LHP Framber Valdez to pair with Tarik Skubal in the rotation. Not trading Skubal was huge, though that story isn't over yet. They also signed Justin Verlander, who turns 43 on Friday. How much does he have left in the tank? The Tigers are my pick to win the AL Central. 

Los Angeles Dodgers: The rich just keeping getting richer. The two-time defending World Series champs added All-Star OF Kyle Tucker and closer Edwin Diaz to an already-loaded roster. Clayton Kershaw retired, but the Dodgers have plenty of arms in the rotation. A three-peat seems inevitable. 

Seattle Mariners: The Mariners came oh so close to their first World Series last year, and they're dead-set on getting there this year. The big move was being able to keep 1B Josh Naylor and that great starting rotation is still intact. Infielder Brendan Donovan still them flexibility, and a better top-of-the order hitter. They win the AL West easily, in my opinion. 

Atlanta Braves: Adding Robert Suarez and re-signing Raisel Iglesias will help the bullpen, and veterans Ha-Seong Kim (SS), Mike Yastrzemski (OF) and Jonah Heim (C) will help. EPSN likes their offseason more than I do. I still can't see them contending with the Phillies and Mets in the NL East. Plus, injuries are already kicking in. This won't be a complete team until the summer, and that might be too late.

Baltimore Orioles: After two playoff seasons, the Orioles finished dead last in  the AL East in 2025, but give them credit for going right out and doing something about it. They added sluggers Pete Alonso (1B) and Taylor Ward (OF) to the lineup, and the rotation is much better after bringing in Shane Baz and Chris Bassitt. In a loaded AL East race, they seem ready to compete again. 

New York Mets: No team turned over their roster more than the Mets. They've added Bo Bichette. Marcus Semien and Jorge Polanco to the lineup, and ace Freddy Peralta to the rotation. So many unknowns with this team, but they feel like they can win the NL East. 

St. Louis Cardinals: I can't figure out this grade from ESPN. Sure the Cardinals replenished their farm system, but the product on the field in 2026 won't be very good. The only good I see out of it is that they were able to shed a lot of payroll. Will they become buyers again as the rebuild continues?

Toronto Blue Jays:  The Blue Jays nearly won a World Series last year, and they remained aggressive anyway, spending $210 million on RHP Dylan Cease. The rotation is loaded. Do they have enough hitting to compete again? It's a good question, especially in the tough AL East.

Chicago Cubs: The Cubs spent the money to outbid everyone for 3B Alex Bregman, and they gave up a lot to get RHP Edwin Cabrera from Miami to fill out the rotation. This is still a team on the rise, and they're my pick to win the NL Central. 

Pittsburgh Pirates: The Pirates knew they had to build a better roster around Cy Young winner Paul Skenes, and they spent the money to do that, at least by their standards. They brought in veterans Brandon Lowe, Marcell Ozuna and Ryan O'Hearn, and pesky Jake Mangum came over from Tampa Bay in the Lowe trade. Pittsburgh will far exceed their 71-win total from a year ago. 

San Francisco Giants: Luis Arraez (2B) and Harrison Bader (OF) fill some gaps in their lineup, which should help, but they didn't do much to get in the playoff mix from being a .500 team. The biggest move was at manager, where they signed a college baseball coach, Tony Vitello, to take over as manager.

Tampa Bay Rays: The budget-conscious Rays moved on from veterans Brandon Lowe, Josh Lowe, Pete Fairbanks and Shane Baz, but they like the rotation additions in Nick Martinez and Steven Matz, and Gavin Lux fills the 2B hole. The Rays are picked to finish last in the AL East, but they're going to be interesting to watch with all that great starting pitching, and young stars in Junior Caminero and Jonathan Aranda. 

Philadelphia Phillies: The Phillies' biggest off-season moves were keeping their own stars, re-signing DH Kyle Schwarber and C J.T. Realmuto. I was a little surprised they weren't more aggresive in the pitching department, especially after losing Suarez. I wonder if they might struggle out of the gate the first month or two, and then get aggressive at the trade deadline. Still my favorite in the NL East, but it's no guarantee.

Arizona Diamondbacks: Arizona brought back Merrill Kelly and re-signed Zac Gallen this week. Those moves will help, even though Gallen got roughed up often last year. They were quiet otherwise.

Miami Marlins: Marlins GM Peter Bendix moved two veteran starters for several talented prospects, so those are trades that can't be evaluated for a few years. Prying Owen Caissie from the Cubs was a big deal. He could be a future star sooner rather than later. 

New York Yankees: The Yankees didn't do anything outside of their own roster this offseason, hoping that keeping Cody Bellinger, Trent Grisham and Paul Goldschmidt will be enough to keep them in the playoff chase. They'll get Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon back later in the year, and the bullpen still has a lot of holes to me. I can see the slipping in the AL East.

Texas Rangers: The Rangers have lost a lot, and the one big move was bringing in Mackenzie Gore from Washington. I'm wondering about the direction with this team right now.

Chicago White Sox: The White Sox went from 41 wins to 60 last year, and their rebuild rolls on after bringing up a lot of prospects in 2025. The big addition in the winter was Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami, who will add some pop. They're going to be a fun team to watch, just to see if they can continue to improve in an AL Central division that's not overpowering.

Houston Astros: The Astros added RHP Tatsuya Imai and RHP Mike Burrows for the rotation after losing Valdez, but that is not a fair swap. It's still a poorly constructed roster and they've got a lot of pitchers still recovering from major surgery. Can they really contend in the AL West? I'm not seeing it.

Kansas City Royals: Getting Isaac Collins is the best you can do? For a team that took a step back in 2025, I'm surprised they didn't try to do more in the offseason. 

Milwaukee Brewers: The Brewers had a great 2025 season, losing to the Dodgers in the NLCS. But now they've moved on from Peralta and Durbin, two key pieces, but got a lot back in return in promising youngsters. The budget-conscious Brewers always have to worry about money, so it'll be interesting to see if these moves pay off.

Washington Nationals: The Nationals are still in major rebuild mode, so their winter was defined by moving veterans for prospects. They pried C Harry Ford away from Seattle, and he could be a long-term answer behind the plate. He's always been someone I've kept an eye on since he had no future in Seattle and so many teams are definitely in need of catching.

Cincinnati Reds: Signing Eugenio Suarez will help an offense that underperformed in 2025, but have they done enough to compete in the wide-open NL Central? They';ve got some nice pieces, but they also need more help.

Colorado Rockies: The Rockies were the worst team in baseball, winning only 43 games. They're starting over in the front office and on the field. Going to be another long year. Jose Quintana will eat up innings, but that won't translate to more wins. 

San Diego Padres: Keeping pitcher Michael King was a big deal, but I really expected more from them. It's clear they are limited by a bloated payroll right now. They are going to miss Cease, Arraez and Suarez, and they certainly haven't done enough to close the gap with the Dodgers

Cleveland Guardians: Cleveland finished dead last in offense last season and then didn't spend a nickel on a free agent hitter. Just not sure why they aren't trying harder.

The Athletics: ESPN gave the Athletics a low grade, but I get their inactivity as a vagabond franchise playing in Sacramento until their new ballpark in Las Vegas is done in 2028. It's too bad, really, because they've got a lot of nice young players. Let's not forget that they went 41-34 in the second half last year. I won't be that hard on them.

Los Angeles Angels: The Angels made a lot of moves, which isn't uncommon, but are they really any better? I think they are. Two guys — Josh Lowe and Grayson Rodriguez — are interesting to watch because there's a lot of untapped potential in both of them. Be curious if both have big years. It won't surprise me.

Minnesota Twins:  The Twins are in major transition mode and only added 1B Josh Bell and backup C Victor Caratini. Inaction gets bad grades. I can't really argue. It's a shame they didn't do more, because there is some talent on this roster.