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Before winning Olympic gold, Alysa Liu spun -- literally -- a sick first pitch

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With an unforgettable performance on Thursday in Milan, Italy, 20-year-old Alysa Liu became the first American to win a gold medal in an individual Olympic women’s skating event in 24 years. But before she won gold representing her country in the Winter Olympics with her tremendous skating skills, Liu was

Games today! Here’s what to watch for in Cactus/Grapefruit League play

February 19, 2026

It’s finally here: the first day of Spring Training games. As Cactus League and Grapefruit League action gets underway with seven games today followed by a full slate on Saturday, big storylines abound. From the implementation of new technology for tracking balls and strikes to stars making their debuts in

Mets fans getting a Bobby V disguise in Citi Field giveaway

February 19, 2026

Promotional giveaways are a treat when you go to the ballpark, like icing on the cake of taking in a Major League game. And increasingly clubs are becoming more and more clever in their homage to former players, managers, broadcasters and other important figures in franchise history. The Mets are

Angels add veteran bat Frazier on Minor League deal

February 16, 2026

TEMPE, Ariz. -- The Angels are set to add veteran infield depth and a much-needed bat from the left side, as they agreed to a Minor League deal with Adam Frazier on Monday. Frazier arrived at Angels camp on Monday, but he still has to pass his physical before it

Here is the Cardinals' projected Opening Day roster

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February 13, 2026

The Cardinals are entering a season of transition and the Opening Day roster will look a lot different in 2026. With St. Louis trading Sonny Gray, Willson Contreras, Nolan Arenado and Brendan Donovan, the torch is being passed to a bevy of young players and prospects.

Commissioner optimistic about MLB players participating in '28 Olympics

February 12, 2026

The Winter Olympics are currently taking place in Italy, and with the Games come national pride and thrilling competitions for fans of sport all over the world. In 2028, the Summer Olympics will take place in Los Angeles, and there’s a possibility that for the first time in history, Major

It was billed as an all-time heist. The real story of Griffey to the Reds

The story of how Cincinnati landed its hometown Kid
February 10, 2026

A version of this story original ran in February 2022.

Red Sox add Gold Glove winner Rodgers on Minor League deal

February 9, 2026

The Red Sox on Monday agreed to a Minor League contract with infielder Brendan Rodgers. The club also added catcher Matt Thaiss and right-handers Kyle Keller and Vinny Nittoli to the Spring Training roster. Rodgers is a former No. 1 prospect in the Rockies’ system who has shown glimpses of

For John: Sax honors son through digital baseball art

February 7, 2026

Steve Sax has always been moving. From his childhood -- when he would “run everywhere” -- to his days as a Major League second baseman who stole 444 bases (and ran, not jogged, to first base when he was walked), was selected to five All-Star teams and won two World

Condon leads six Rockies top prospects invited to Spring Training

February 5, 2026

DENVER -- The Rockies have announced their non-roster invitees to Spring Training. The list features 20 players, including six from among the organization’s top 30 prospects per MLB Pipeline.

Former MLB catcher Cancel to manage Double-A Hartford

February 3, 2026

The Hartford Yard Goats, the Double-A affiliate of the Rockies, announced that Robinson Cancel will be the club’s manager in 2026. Cancel, 49, is the sixth manager in franchise history and replaces Bobby Meacham, who managed Hartford from 2024-25. Cancel has coached in the Rockies' organization for nine years and

Boone talks Volpe's SS competition, what to expect from Domínguez

February 2, 2026

Yankees manager Aaron Boone appeared on WFAN radio on Monday for a wide-ranging interview in which he touched on several topics, including a largely similar roster entering Spring Training after a loss to the American League champion Blue Jays last fall, how much influence the front office has when it

Ernie Banks' most memorable moments

January 31, 2026

“Let’s play two!” Those immortal words belong to one man. And Ernie Banks meant it every time he said it. The legendary Cubs slugger was a two-time MVP, a 14-time All-Star and hit 512 home runs (most all time by a Cubs player until Sammy Sosa hit 545 from 1992-2004)

What to expect from Jarren Duran in 2026

January 30, 2026

The Red Sox have a problem. It’s not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, in some ways, it’s a good problem to have. Boston has too many capable outfielders, sparking speculation this offseason that one of them would be moved, perhaps in order to bring in what they do need:

Mets sign Kimbrel, A. Barnes to Minor League deals

January 29, 2026

The Mets signed veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel and veteran catcher Austin Barnes to Minor League contracts that include invitations to Spring Training, the team announced on Thursday. Terms of the deals weren't announced, but Kimbrel will earn $2.5 million if he makes the Major League team, according to Will Sammon

Julien, Ohl come to Rox from Twins; Chivilli sent to Yanks for 1B prospect

January 28, 2026

DENVER -- The Rockies made a pair of trades on Wednesday, acquiring infielder Edouard Julien and right-handed pitcher Pierson Ohl from the Twins in exchange for Minor League right-hander Jace Kaminska and cash considerations and acquiring Minor League first baseman T.J. Rumfield from the Yankees for right-hander Angel Chivilli. In

Here's the latest on the top free agents still on the market

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January 27, 2026

Spring Training is nearing, but that doesn’t mean Hot Stove action is over. In fact, there are still several notable free agents on the market, players who could potentially be difference-makers for whichever club they sign with. Here’s the latest on 10 notable names still available:

These were the top 10 games of a memorable 2025

January 25, 2026

Each MLB season brings us thrilling and unforgettable games, and the 2025 campaign delivered some amazing contests. From wild comebacks in April to one of the greatest games in World Series history, MLB Network ranked the top 10 games of the year. Here’s a look at each of them, as

Two-way MVP Ohtani flashes bilingual skills at writers' awards gala

January 25, 2026

The 101st New York Baseball Writers’ Gala was held on Saturday night, honoring the winners of the 2025 Baseball Writers’ Association of America awards -- MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year. The headliners of the event were the two greatest stars in the game

Can Yankees take AL East back in '26? Here's what they need

January 24, 2026

The American League East, already a tough division from which three clubs reached the postseason last year, has gotten better even with the departures of Bo Bichette (Blue Jays to Mets) and Alex Bregman (Red Sox to Cubs) in free agency. After coming up two outs short of winning their

Hall of Famers Helton, Walker to get statues at Coors Field in 2026

January 24, 2026

DENVER -- The Rockies will unveil statues of the franchise’s two Hall of Famers, Larry Walker and Todd Helton, at Coors Field this season, the club announced during its annual Rockies Fest on Saturday. The statue of Walker will be unveiled on Aug. 23 prior to the Rockies’ 1:10 p.m.

The best Japanese players of all time

Could Murakami follow in the footsteps of the luminaries who paved the way?
January 24, 2026

Japan was a land of mystery to American baseball fans for many years, but it's safe to say the perception has changed. The success of many players from the Land of the Rising Sun -- from Hideo Nomo to Ichiro Suzuki to Shohei Ohtani -- has proven beyond a shadow

Mets pick up versatile utilityman from Twins

January 22, 2026

The Mets have acquired switch-hitting utility infielder Vidal Bruján from the Twins in exchange for cash considerations. Bruján, who turns 28 on Feb. 9, was designated for assignment by the Twins after they acquired utility infielder Tristan Gray from the Red Sox on Wednesday.

Mets exec Stearns strikes twice in deals for Peralta

January 21, 2026

David Stearns got his man. Again. The Mets' president of baseball operations struck a deal with the Brewers on Wednesday night to acquire two-time All-Star right-hander Freddy Peralta along with right-hander Tobias Myers in exchange for prospects Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat.

Bichette, Mets make 3-year, $126 million deal official

January 20, 2026

The smoke was seen a little later than envisioned. But there was still something for the Mets to celebrate. The Mets signed infielder Bo Bichette to a three-year deal, the club announced Tuesday, and will introduce him at a news conference at Citi Field at 1 p.m. ET on Wednesday.