As finalists submit offers, Tucker decision could come today
MLB.com is keeping track of the latest news and rumors surrounding Kyle Tucker.
International signing period is open! Here's where top prospects are going
Today's opening of the international signing period means amateur prospects from across the world can officially put pen to paper and call themselves professional ballplayers. It’s a testament to years of hard work not only for the players, but their families, their coaches and the extensive network of scouts and
Why did Bregman change his number? No. 3 has a nicer ring to it
CHICAGO -- Alex Bregman has made a statement with the number he has donned on his uniform throughout his baseball career. That continued on Thursday morning, when the star third baseman tried on his new Cubs jersey at Wrigley Field, showing off No. 3 as his new digit during his
With Suárez off the board, let's break down the remaining FA starters
With Ranger Suárez on his way to the Red Sox, the focus turns to the rest of the starting pitching market. Once finalized, Suárez’s five-year, $130 million deal will make him the fourth free-agent starter to exceed $50 million in guaranteed money this offseason, joining Dylan Cease with the Blue
The latest on Skubal's trade market as potential arb hearing looms
Tarik Skubal and the Tigers made big news last week when they were unable to settle on a contract for 2026, exchanging arbitration figures that showed a massive gap between the two sides.
Yanks officially bring back Blackburn on 1-year deal
The Yankees and right-hander Paul Blackburn have agreed on a one-year, $2 million contract to keep him in the Bronx, the club announced on Thursday. The deal, which was first reported Dec. 20, includes incentives of $100,000 for reaching 80, 90, 100, 110 and 120 innings pitched, a source told
'Dream big': MLB Network's Hot Stove airs live from DREAM Series
The MLB DREAM Series, a collaboration between Major League Baseball and USA Baseball that has taken place over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend since 2017, has served as a major stepping stone for some of the best young talent in the game today. From established Major League stars
D-backs continue to fortify bullpen, reunite with Clarke on 1-year deal
The Diamondbacks added to their bullpen Thursday, signing free-agent right-hander Taylor Clarke to a one-year, $1.5 million deal with incentives that could lift it to just over $2 million. Clarke, 32, was originally drafted by the Diamondbacks in the third round in 2015 and appeared in 78 games (20 starts)
Rockies agree to deal with 2024 All-Star utility man Willi Castro (report)
The Rockies have come to an agreement on a two-year free agent contract with utility man Willi Castro, according to a report from MLB Network insider Jon Heyman on Thursday. The club has not confirmed the move. Castro enters his age-29 season coming off a down year that was split
What's next for Red Sox after landing Suárez?
We're keeping track of all the latest free agent and trade rumors.
Giants to retire Kent's No. 21 during HOF summer celebration
A big summer is in store for Jeff Kent. On July 26, the former Giants second baseman will head to Cooperstown, N.Y., where he’ll be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. A month later, he’ll travel to San Francisco for another special honor. The Giants announced Thursday that
How about a Kershaw-Ohtani face-off in Classic? The lefty hopes not
LOS ANGELES -- Months removed from a storybook ending to his big league career, one of the greatest pitchers of his generation is coming out for an encore. Clayton Kershaw will represent the U.S. in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, Team USA announced on Thursday. This will mark the Dodgers
Following his father's footsteps, Weathers gets his own shot in pinstripes
Ryan Weathers wasn’t born yet when his father, David, won the 1996 World Series with the Yankees, but he’s heard the stories. Earlier this week, Weathers had just wrapped up a bullpen and sat in the sauna before crashing onto his couch when the phone rang. It was Peter Bendix,
Will challenge system meet its match in Juan Soto? He has the 'green light'
No one has a better grasp of the strike zone than Juan Soto, so it stands to reason that the Mets superstar will have a natural advantage with the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System coming to MLB in 2026. The Mets are counting on it. With two challenges available for each
Kim Ng on the future of the AUSL, expansion and more
Professional softball fans had the opportunity to ask questions and receive answers directly from the source on Thursday. Athletes Unlimited Softball League Commissioner Kim Ng hosted an “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) session on Reddit where she answered questions from the league’s supporters for 30 minutes. The conversations took place on
Guardians acquire pitching prospect Gomez from Mets for international bonus pool money
CLEVELAND -- The Guardians bolstered the pitching depth in their developmental pipeline on Thursday, when they acquired lefty Franklin Gomez from the Mets in exchange for international bonus pool money.
New Cub Bregman re-ups with USA for World Baseball Classic
On the same day he was introduced as the Cubs’ new third baseman, Alex Bregman announced Thursday that he will be playing for a second team in 2026: Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.
After landing Roki last year, Dodgers make another splash on int'l market
Like many organizations, the Dodgers have long turned to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, the nation’s capital, to land some big fish on the amateur international market. This year is no different as the club has agreed to a deal with 6-foot-3 switch-hitting shortstop Ezequiel Melbourne, the No. 29 prospect in
Phils land No. 3 international prospect, who draws comps to a franchise great
When the Phillies acquired Bobby Abreu in November 1997, he already had 74 Major League games under his belt. It had taken him six years to climb through the Astros’ farm system to get there before capitalizing on his potential as he became a two-time All-Star and an eventual member
Giants sign shortstop Hernandez, top prospect on int'l market
For the second consecutive year, the Giants have opened the international signing period by landing the highest-ranked amateur player from Latin America. This time around, it’s Venezuelan shortstop Luis Hernandez, the No. 1 overall prospect in the 2026 class.
Red Sox pull off big pivot with 5-year deal for Ranger Suárez (source)
BOSTON – Well, this was certainly a pivot that Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow pulled off on Wednesday. Reeling from the weekend loss of Alex Bregman, who declined an offer to return to Boston and instead signed with the Cubs, the Sox re-allocated much of the investment they
Mets sign elite Dominican shortstop Asigen, No. 2 international prospect
After an offseason of significant upheaval as far as their big league roster is concerned, the Mets struck a familiar tune Thursday, landing Dominican shortstop Wandy Asigen, MLB Pipeline's No. 2 prospect in the international class. Additionally, the club agreed to terms with outfielder Cleiner Ramirez (No. 23), a 5-foot-9
Mariners sign 3 of MLB Pipeline's Top 50 int'l prospects, led by OF Rijo
An absolutely stacked Mariners farm system is getting even better. Seattle has opened the 2026 international signing period by landing three of MLB Pipeline’s Top 50 international prospects, including outfielders Juan Rijo (No. 12) and Gregory Pio (No. 32), and shortstop Leonardo Reynoso (No. 48).
Rangers flex international muscle again with Top 10 signee, No. 3 hurler
For the fourth time in the past five years, the Rangers have landed a Top 10 prospect as the international signing period gets underway. Elian Rosario (No. 10) earns top-of-the-chart marks for his work ethic and has already produced significant exit velocities while continuously tapping into his considerable raw power.
Pirates land a Guerrero, part of one of the strongest international signing classes
In back-to-back years, the Pirates landed Paul Skenes and Konnor Griffin, MLB’s current No. 1 overall prospect, in the first round of the domestic Draft. On the international market, they’ve landed Top 100 prospect Edward Florentino, Esmerlyn Valdez and Tony Blanco Jr., all of whom are high-upside sluggers who look