Each team’s top projected player in ’26
Spring Training games are slated to start Friday, meaning MLB’s biggest stars will be back in action. But with so many great talents in the game today, who will be every team’s top player in 2026? To determine that, it’s time to examine the projections from FanGraphs Depth Charts (a
Versatile Rengifo ready to contribute in any way for Crew
PHOENIX -- Who’s at third base for the Brewers in the wake of a trade which sent the whole depth chart at the position to Boston? This week brought the answer: Luis Rengifo. Rengifo (pronounced rehn-HEE-foh) finalized a one-year Major League deal with the Brewers that guarantees $3.5 million. He
X-factors who can push their teams back to October
Spring Training is here and optimism is plentiful across the league. Every team enters the year with some hope of being a competitive group, with many clubs looking for deep playoff runs. For last year's playoff teams, the goal is to dethrone the Dodgers and be the last team standing.
Full circle moment as former Draftee Paddack reunites with Miami
JUPITER, Fla. – Veteran right-hander Chris Paddack used the long drive from his home in Texas to South Florida to reflect on his life's journey. An eighth-round selection by the Marlins in the 2015 Draft, Paddack officially reunited with the organization on a one-year Major League deal on Thursday. According
Veteran LHP Quintana joining Rockies on 1-year deal (report)
Veteran left-hander Jose Quintana has agreed to a one-year deal with the Rockies, according to a report from ESPN's Jesse Rogers. The deal, which has not been confirmed by the club, is worth $6 million, per FanSided's Robert Murray.
Acuña among the VIPs at Bad Bunny's halftime show
Bad Bunny put on quite the performance at the Super Bowl Halftime Show, which included many notable guests like Ricky Martin, Lady Gaga, Cardi B, Karol G and Pedro Pascal. Also included in the exhilarating show? None other than Braves superstar Ronald Acuña Jr. The Venezuelan native was seen partying
5 ways the Cubs can reach growing expectations in '26
FanGraphs released its initial round of 2026 standings projections and playoff odds and there were plenty of interesting storylines within it. One of those storylines is the Cubs winning 86 games and the NL Central, edging out the Brewers and their projected 83 wins. Given what each respective team has
Padres FanFest: Vibes high as San Diego eyes 'really special' 2026
SAN DIEGO -- With fewer than two weeks before Padres pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training, the Friar Faithful packed Petco Park Saturday for a sneak peak of what’s to come this year. On the final day of January, the Padres held their 2026 FanFest, which featured plenty of
Breaking down the Cubs' extreme bullpen makeover
It’s been an eventful offseason for the Cubs, who have added Alex Bregman and Edward Cabrera, lost Kyle Tucker in free agency (to the Dodgers) and overhauled much of their bullpen. Plenty has been written about the additions of Bregman and Cabrera, but Chicago’s complete overhaul of the bullpen could
Acuña, Maikel, Chourio, Wilyer named to Venezuela's World Baseball Classic roster
Venezuela is shaping up to have one of the best rosters at the 2026 World Baseball Classic, but who will join captain Salvador Perez in the upcoming tournament? On Thursday, it was announced that Ronald Acuña Jr., Maikel Garcia, Jackson Chourio and Wilyer Abreu are joining Venezuela’s roster. In the
Breaking down the Rangers' high-risk, high-reward starting rotation
The Rangers made a major trade last week when they acquired left-hander and 2025 All-Star MacKenzie Gore from the Nationals in a deal that sent five prospects to Washington, D.C. This was a fascinating landing spot for one of the most coveted trade candidates this offseason and a move that
Can Imanaga bounce back in '26? Here's what it would take
On the heels of a strong 2025 season in which the Cubs won 92 games, defeated the Padres in the three-game Wild Card Series and lost in five games in the NLDS against the division-rival Brewers, Chicago has been one of the most active teams this offseason. Netting Alex Bregman
Workhorse White Sox knuckleballer Wood dies at 84
Wilbur Wood, who spent 17 seasons in the Majors from 1961-78, passed away Saturday at 84 years old, the White Sox announced. Wood, a knuckleballer who developed into one of the best pitchers in baseball with the White Sox in the 1970s, truly embodied the meaning of chewing up innings.
Mookie confirms 2032 season will be his last
Dodgers star Mookie Betts plans to retire after his contract with Los Angeles ends. In an appearance with John Cena on the Roku miniseries “What Drives You with John Cena,” Betts confirmed that he will retire following the 2032 season, at which point he’ll be 40 years old.
Boston's new rotation addition has taken a unique path to success
This story was originally published before Ranger Suárez came to a five-year, $130 million agreement on a free-agent contract with the Red Sox.
Exploring alternatives for the Red Sox if Bregman departs
It’s no secret that the Red Sox would like to bring Alex Bregman back after a successful first season in Boston. Throughout the offseason, Boston’s desire to re-sign Bregman has been consistently reported -- the Red Sox reportedly made a recent "aggressive offer” to the third baseman and are still
Examining the underrated aspects of Ohtani's offensive greatness
Shohei Ohtani is doing things we’ve never seen on a baseball field before. That might be an obvious statement for you, the reader, but there’s never a bad time to recount his heroics of recent years. The two-way phenomenon has won three straight MVPs, the latter two coming with the
Snapshot of where the Red Sox stand, position by position
On the heels of an 89-win season and Boston’s first playoff appearance since 2021, the Red Sox are looking to build upon their success with an even deeper playoff run next season. Luckily for the Red Sox, they’ve created a strong infrastructure and an MLB roster filled with a combination
Here's why the Dodgers are putting trust in Díaz
After winning their second straight World Series, the Dodgers are showing no signs of slowing down. Los Angeles has continued reinforcing its club this offseason, with the Dodgers agreeing to a three-year, $69 million deal with Edwin Díaz on Tuesday, a source told MLB.com. The standout closer has long been
Yankees, Red Sox, Giants among teams interested in Peralta (report)
While the Winter Meetings wrapped up and brought many significant moves, there's still much activity to come in the following weeks and months. That activity could include a trade of Brewers starter Freddy Peralta. According to a report from The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon (subscription required), the Yankees,
Where Schwarber's market stands going into big week
In many ways, Kyle Schwarber is one of the most interesting free agents this offseason. The 32-year-old left-handed slugger is coming off a career year with the Phillies, when he hit a career-high 56 home runs, as well as setting personal-best marks with a 150 OPS+ and 4.9 Wins Above
6 candidates to make the bullpen-to-rotation leap
In a sport that is constantly changing and following new trends, we’ve seen one emerging development in baseball in recent years: relievers converting into starting pitchers. To be more specific, we’ve seen more established relievers in the Majors switching to the rotation, as our own Mike Petriello explored last year
Dodgers' World Series repeat leads list of Capital One Plays of the Year
The 2025 MLB season produced plenty of memorable plays and legendary moments. From historic playoff performances to individual excellence, the highlights from this season will be remembered for quite some time. Here are the Capital One Plays of the Year.
These 5 players could help the Red Sox win the AL East in '26
The 2025 season was a step in the right direction for the Red Sox, as they won 89 games, took the second AL Wild Card spot and lost in the AL Wild Card Series in three games to the Yankees.
Skenes on reported Yankees trade rumor: 'Obviously, it's not true'
Less than a week after unanimously winning the NL Cy Young Award, Paul Skenes went on the "Dan Patrick Show" to discuss the trade rumors that bubbled up recently. Last week, a report from NJ Advance Media’s Randy Miller quoted an anonymous Pirates teammate who allegedly heard Skenes talk about