Jordan Montgomery agrees to deal to return to Rangers (source)
The Rangers are set to reunite with a pitcher from their 2023 World Series triumph, agreeing to a one-year deal with left-hander Jordan Montgomery, a source told MLB.com's Kennedi Landry on Wednesday. Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reported that the contract is for $1.25 million, which the club
Relievers close out MLB Network's ranking of the Top 10 right now at every position
Everyone loves a good list, and a couple of big ones have been unveiled in recent weeks: MLB Pipeline’s preseason Top 100 Prospects list, and the Top 100 Players Right Now list. But do you know what’s better than one list? Ten lists!
Ambidextrous bird: Cijntje pitching with both arms at Cards camp
Jurrangelo Cijntje stepped atop a mound at the Cardinals' complex in Jupiter, Fla., on Tuesday for his first bullpen session of the spring with his new team. The No. 91 overall prospect immediately showed why he will be a must-watch pitcher throughout camp. The ambidextrous Cijntje threw pitches left-handed and
Cardinals acquire reliever Soriano, trade RHP Granillo to Nats
The Cardinals swapped relievers with the Nationals on Tuesday, acquiring right-hander George Soriano in exchange for right-hander Andre Granillo. Soriano was designated for assignment by the Nationals on Feb. 5. The Cardinals represent the fourth team this winter for Soriano, who was previously DFA’d by the Orioles and Braves. In
This season's best projected rookies are ...
The MLB regular season is still about seven weeks away -- but we want to know what's going to happen now! How are the standings going to look? Who will have the best defensive team in baseball? Which player will perform best for their new squad? Who will make history
Boone confident in Yanks' rotation with Cole, Rodón on the mend
The Yankees figure to have one of MLB’s best and deepest rotations once everyone is healthy. That day is not today; Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón remain on the comeback trail from surgery. The former underwent Tommy John surgery last March, and the latter had bone chips removed from his
After Teasley's passing, Greason is last living player from Negro League era
Bill Greason’s life is one of a kind. He grew up across the street from Martin Luther King Jr. in 1930s Atlanta. Greason served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and witnessed the raising of the American flag on Iwo Jima in 1945. He made it as
Is 2026 a make-or-break year for these 4 Cardinals?
Out with the old(er) and in with the new. That has been a theme of the offseason for the Cardinals, who have traded away veterans such as Sonny Gray, Willson Contreras, Nolan Arenado and Brendan Donovan in separate deals that netted them a total of nine young players or prospects
These players used the Classic to prep for greatness
Each MLB player's preseason preparation for the long season ahead typically plays out in quaint locales in Florida and Arizona. Spring Training games are marked by their relaxed nature. Who wins or who loses ultimately doesn't matter. These weeks are about getting your body and mind ready while getting in
The best baseball players born on Feb. 6
Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Feb. 6.
Could the top remaining FA starter join Skenes in Pittsburgh?
Paul Skenes and Framber Valdez in the same rotation? The Pirates are reportedly pushing to make that a reality. Pittsburgh is aggressively pursuing Valdez, the top starting pitcher left in free agency, according to a report Wednesday by The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. Signing the left-hander would strengthen the club’s impressive
Former Negro Leaguer Ron 'Schoolboy' Teasley dies at 99
Ron “Schoolboy” Teasley, who was signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers and was a utility player for the 1948 New York Cubans in the Negro National League, passed away on Tuesday, eight days after his 99th birthday. At 99, Teasley was the second-oldest living Negro Leagues player, surpassed only by 101-year-old
From snowed-in to throwing heat for MLB's top pitching prospect
Mets pitchers and catchers aren’t scheduled for their first workout until Feb. 11, but star rookie Nolan McLean is already down in Port St. Lucie, Fla., and was blowing pitches by hitters during his live batting practice session on Tuesday. It sure beats shoveling snow.
3 Yankees who should exceed projections in 2026
With just a couple of weeks left before the start of Spring Training, the 2026 Yankees are set to look a lot like the 2025 Yankees. General manager Brian Cashman disagrees that the team is just running it back, but having much of the same cast returning for this year
Soto, Peña, Machado to rejoin star-studded Dominican squad in '26 Classic
Team Dominican Republic already boasts an impressive roster of Major League talent for this year’s World Baseball Classic.
Who's left on the free-agent market as February begins?
The wait is almost over. The time for pitchers and catchers is on the horizon. Some teams will have their batteries in camp within the next 10 days. We'll be enjoying Spring Training games in less than three weeks. The 2026 MLB season is indeed nigh. However, a different kind
Yankees' No. 3 prospect to pitch for Puerto Rico in Classic
Hard-throwing right-hander Elmer Rodríguez, the No. 82 prospect in MLB, is ready to bring the heat for Team Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic. Rodríguez, who is the Yankees’ No. 3 prospect, was confirmed as the latest member of Puerto Rico’s squad on Friday. He will be teammates with
J-Rod joins list of big names suiting up for Team DR in Classic
The big names just keep rolling onto the Dominican Republic’s roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
All-Stars Aranda, Walker part of crew joining Mexico for Classic
Mexico is bulking up its roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
Yankees just running it back in '26? Cashman begs to differ
The Yankees officially announced their reunion with outfielder Cody Bellinger on Monday as the two sides finalized a five-year deal that will keep the left-handed slugger in pinstripes following his stellar 2025 season in the Bronx.
Ramírez etched his name in Guards lore. Is HOF next?
CLEVELAND -- When José Ramírez signed a long-term contract extension with the Guardians in 2022, among the objectives he mapped out was to one day earn a place in the National Baseball Hall of Fame, representing Cleveland. With the forthcoming finalization of his new seven-year extension with the Guardians, how
Willi Castro joins Puerto Rico for his first World Baseball Classic
For the second time this week, Team Puerto Rico has added an MLB All-Star to its World Baseball Classic roster. Rockies utility man Willi Castro is the newest member of the squad, which was announced on Tuesday. Castro, who made the 2024 Midsummer Classic as a member of the Twins,
Arenado explains why he blocked '24 trade to Astros
Nolan Arenado described his decision to waive his no-trade clause and accept a deal to the D-backs earlier this month as “a no-brainer” because of the proximity to his home and the team’s wealth of burgeoning talent. “I'm from Orange County [Calif.], so it's easy,” he said recently. “I got
Arenado to rep Puerto Rico in World Baseball Classic
Eight-time All-Star and 10-time Gold Glove winner Nolan Arenado will suit up for Team Puerto Rico in this year’s World Baseball Classic. The announcement was made on Monday, less than two weeks after Arenado was traded by the Cardinals to the D-backs.
Bichette is new to the Mets, but not to his new manager
It has been a thrilling week for the Mets and their fans. Within the span of two days, the team finalized a three-year deal with star infielder Bo Bichette, addressed its outfield need by trading with the White Sox for slugger Luis Robert Jr. and bolstered its rotation by acquiring