The 2025 Blue Jays are a good reminder that preseason projections are just that -- projections. Toronto led off last year's iteration of this very story. The projection systems didn't give the Blue Jays much of a chance to reach the postseason, let alone win the pennant and come within

Jonah Tong -- MLB Pipeline’s No. 48 overall prospect -- recently answered questions that fans submitted to an Ask Me Anything on Reddit at r/NewYorkMets. Tong discussed the emotions he experienced during his MLB debut, his passion for maple syrup and Pho, and his reaction to Mets fans bringing tongs

As Paul Skenes gears up to pitch in his very first World Baseball Classic, the All-Star right-hander recently crossed paths with one of the best players in tournament history. On Sunday at Pirates camp in Bradenton, Fla., Skenes signed a Team USA cap for two-time WBC MVP Daisuke Matsuzaka. “This

On the heels of their seventh straight losing season, the Pirates emerged as one of the busiest teams in the offseason, hoping to fortify their roster and sculpt a playoff contender around Paul Skenes. Pittsburgh brought in several veteran bats to strengthen a league-worst offense, while also adding a few

Pitchers and catchers have already reported to Spring Training, and position players aren’t far behind: Eight teams will have their first full-squad workouts on Sunday, with the rest to follow over the next few days. Spring Training slash lines don’t exactly matter, but that doesn’t mean the next few weeks

The World Baseball Classic is right around the corner, with the sixth iteration of this thrilling tournament set to begin the first week of March. Some of baseball's biggest stars will compete under the bright lights, including Shohei Ohtani (Japan), Aaron Judge (USA), and Juan Soto (Dominican Republic). These three

BOSTON -- Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow continued to revamp his infield by agreeing to a one-year deal with veteran Isiah Kiner-Falefa, the team announced on Tuesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but a source told MLB.com that the contract is for $6 million. Right-hander Tanner

The Tigers made an unexpected splash on Wednesday, agreeing with left-hander Framber Valdez on a three-year, $115 million contract. The move is significant for a club with lofty expectations on the heels of a crushing postseason exit last October. On paper, pairing Valdez with Tarik Skubal gives the Tigers one

Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior is excited to see what he’s calling a “full version” of Shohei Ohtani in 2026. “Last year, it was obviously a very unique year,” Prior said during Friday’s edition of Dodgers Territory. “He was coming off Tommy John, and then he had the shoulder injury

It’s not exactly a secret that the Dodgers, set to embark on a quest for baseball’s first three-peat since the Yankees in 1998-2000, have an embarrassment of riches. That is especially true in their starting rotation, which FanGraphs projects to be the second-best unit in the Majors in 2026. If

HOUSTON -- The Astros acquired right-handed pitcher Kai-Wei Teng in a trade with the Giants in exchange for Minor League catcher Jancel Villarroel on Thursday. Right-hander J.P. France was designated for assignment to make room for Teng on the 40-man roster.

As it turns out, Andrew Friedman is just like the rest of us. The 2025 World Series will go down as one of the best of all time, as the Dodgers and Blue Jays traded haymakers into the 11th inning of Game 7. The stress of the Fall Classic didn’t

At the start of the offseason, 15 position players appeared on the top 30 free-agent list crafted by MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. In the wake of a free-agent frenzy that saw Kyle Tucker head to Hollywood, Bo Bichette land in Queens and Cody Bellinger re-up in the Bronx, only two of

MLB Pipeline will reveal its preseason list of the Top 100 Prospects on Friday, which means it's a convenient time to look back on the release of last year's list, when the Red Sox touted some of the best high-end young talent in baseball. Heading into the 2025 season, Boston's

The Mets’ pivot after losing out on the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes was as swift as it was unexpected. Less than 15 hours after Tucker agreed to a four-year, $240 million contract with the Dodgers, New York agreed to a three-year, $126 million contract with Bo Bichette, a source told MLB.com’s

In the end, the Mets' offer to Kyle Tucker wasn't quite enough, but it didn't take them long to make a different big-time move. New York reportedly extended Tucker a four-year contract offer worth $220 million, but the free agent right fielder ultimately chose an offer from the Dodgers worth

An anxious few days in the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes came to an end late Thursday night, and the result was not the one the Mets were hoping for. Tucker -- a four-time All-Star and the unquestioned best player on the free-agent market -- signed a four-year, $240 million contract with

As the Mets look toward the upcoming season, they are prepared to lean on a group of up-and-coming young hurlers. President of baseball operations David Stearns said as much at the Winter Meetings back in December. "Certainly, over the course of the year, we are going to expect significant contributions

The Cubs have been rather forthcoming about their desire to acquire impact starting pitching, with Jed Hoyer, the club’s president of baseball operations, calling it the focus of their offseason back at the GM Meetings in November. On Wednesday, Chicago completed its pursuit by acquiring 27-year-old righty Edward Cabrera from

Impact rookies certainly left their mark on the 2025 season. Nick Kurtz made history with an iconic four-homer game, on top of one of the best debut seasons we’ve ever seen. Trey Yesavage emerged as a bona fide postseason hero, as did Roki Sasaki and Cam Schlittler. From triple-digit heat

Francisco Alvarez is a key part of the Mets' plan to replace the production of Pete Alonso and Brandon Nimmo, casualties of the club's offseason roster overhaul. The expectation is that the 24-year-old Alvarez can build off the strides that he made late last season, following a month-long stint at

It’s a new year, and a new season is in sight. Spring Training begins Feb. 20, leaving only 50 days until MLB clubs take the field for the first time in 2026. That means the offseason is starting to wind down -- even though plenty of teams with their sights

Tyler Soderstrom received a gift on Christmas -- but it was one that he earned. Following a breakout season in 2025, Soderstrom agreed to a seven-year extension with the A's, which was made official on Monday. Terms of the deal were not announced, but a source told MLB.com that it's

MILWAUKEE -- The Joey Ortiz era began so well for the Brewers, who remain committed to the 27-year-old shortstop and confident he’ll hit enough to be an all-around contributor at the most important position on the infield. Acquired by Milwaukee along with left-hander DL Hall in the Feb. 1, 2024,

There isn't exactly a formula for a really good baseball game. That said, there is one thing a lot of all-time classic ballgames have in common, and that's a really good ending. Walk-offs get much of the glory in this department. A walk-off home run is, after all, baseball's mic