Nick Kurtz. Drake Baldwin. Roman Anthony. Trey Yesavage. Nolan McLean. They and so many other rookies left their marks on the 2025 season. One year ago, they were mere prospects who had yet to make their MLB debuts, and another host of newcomers will inevitably be difference-makers for their clubs

Another year in baseball is in the books, so let's look back at the best of the best plays from this past season. These are the annual Statcast superlatives -- the longest home run, the fastest strikeout, the speediest inside-the-park home run, the toughest catch and more. Here are 15

As Samurai Japan gears up to defend its World Baseball Classic title, its roster is beginning to take shape. While superstar Shohei Ohtani had previously announced his intent to play for the tournament's reigning champs, seven other players were named by Samurai Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata on Friday in Tokyo,

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

Happy holidays, baseball fans. As our gift to you, we're back with the tradition we are determined to make happen: our yearly list of every team's longest home run of the season just past. Admittedly, we always think these lists make for good gifts, but we have a pretty good

Hartson Bodfish checked the thermometer again, tapping it with his right hand. It couldn't be this cold, could it? But the numbers stayed true. The arrows didn't move. It was minus-50 degrees Celsius. Negative 58 degrees Fahrenheit. Fifty below zero. No matter how you put it, it was bone-chillingly, not-fit-for-human-being-living

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, $86 million extension with the A's, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. The deal, which has not been confirmed by the club, constitutes the

Be yourself, unless you feel like being something else. This is now an established Minor League Baseball promotional strategy, as teams across the country regularly assume alternate identities in lieu of their day-to-day primary identities. These alternate identities often have a local connection, with teams celebrating their region's culinary specialties,

We're keeping track of all the latest free agent and trade rumors.

TORONTO -- Nearly three years ago, Ricky Tiedemann threw one pitch that no one could stop talking about. They still talk about it, actually. In a Spring Training game in late February 2023, a 20-year-old Tiedemann blew a 99 mph fastball past Javier Báez for strike three. Baseball games in

The game of baseball has been around for 150 some-odd years -- longer than football or basketball, longer than many countries have existed. It infiltrates every part of our culture: books, music and, most notably, movies. And sometimes, even when a movie isn't about baseball, baseball still slips into the

David Wright's Hall of Fame case, like his playing career, is largely overshadowed by questions of what could have been. But bad luck doesn't tell his entire story, which is why he's managed to stick around for a third year of eligibility. He even made (admittedly minor) gains last season,

There are many incredible stories out there about Rickey Henderson. And we mean literally incredible -- as in, hard to believe. Some are true, some are apocryphal. But the one Will Clark tells is definitely true. A former All-Star first baseman for the Giants, “Will the Thrill” played against Henderson

Thursday is Christmas, and it’s been nearly two months since the Dodgers defeated the Blue Jays in Game 7 of the World Series. That means we’re now at roughly the midpoint between the start of the offseason and when pitchers and catchers begin reporting to Spring Training in February. A

It was 65 years ago next month that owner Philip K. Wrigley used the Cubs’ annual press luncheon to make a bold announcement about the club’s next manager. Namely, that there would not be one.

The Marlins found their high-leverage reliever, reaching an agreement with right-hander Pete Fairbanks on a one-year, $13 million contract, sources told MLB.com on Wednesday. Fairbanks’ deal includes a $1 million signing bonus, plus another $1 million in incentives based on appearances, per source. There’s also an acquisition bonus of $500,000

Would “Field of Dreams” be as iconic as it is today if it wasn’t called “Field of Dreams?” Believe it or not, the man who made one of the greatest baseball movies ever hated the title when he first heard it. “It sounds like a room deodorizer,” moaned writer/director Phil

With days left until 2025 becomes 2026, it's natural to use this time for reflection. Looking back at the year that was and finding satisfaction in all the progress that was made, while also looking ahead with hope for even better things to come, along with new goals in the

As we come upon the end of the year and begin to look back at the incredible Major League season, we find ourselves staring at a … fifth dimension, beyond that which is known to man or even the scorekeeper. This dimension, as vast as the Rockies outfield and as

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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 Dec. 27. 1. Cole Hamels (1983) Hamels spent his first 9½ seasons with the Phillies, going 114-90 with a

CHICAGO -- The Park Wood Deli is a home away from home for White Sox catcher Kyle Teel, with a sandwich there known as the “Real Deal Kyle Teel.”

While the old adage says that a win is a win, most would agree that not all victories are equal in terms of overall significance to a team -- or simply from an entertainment perspective as a fan. With that in mind, and with the help of all 30 MLB.com

We’ve seen plenty of large contracts in recent years -- both for free agents and teams extending players already on their roster. Here’s a look at each team’s largest free-agent contract and biggest extension by total value, along with the season that it was signed either during or entering, and