Rangers land coveted lefty Gore from Nats in blockbuster trade
ARLINGTON -- On Monday afternoon, at a Rangers Winter Warm-up stop, Cody Bradford, unprompted, repeated a company line often echoed by Texas' president of baseball operations Chris Young: “You can never have too much starting pitching.” Young heard the call.
Who might be the next SP traded after Peralta, Gore moves?
We're keeping track of all the latest free agent and trade rumors.
‘Win-win’: Execs laud Mets, Brewers after Peralta trade
It didn’t take long for the Mets to turn around the public perception of their offseason, signing Bo Bichette before trading for Luis Robert Jr. to address two significant holes in their lineup. But the next move -- and some would say the most important one -- came Wednesday night,
Andruw has easy cap decision; Beltrán's to come later
In the room that will soon serve as their forever home, Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones were surrounded by the plaques of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s previous 351 inductees. It was one thing to get the Hall call Tuesday when the results of the Baseball Writers’
After missing '25 postseason, which teams may get there in '26?
The Yankees and Giants will open the 2026 MLB season on March 25. We’ll be counting down to that date with our annual preview series, with each story looking ahead to the coming season by breaking down a particular topic, division by division. Previously: Ranking the reigning division winners’ chances
How Bellinger, Peralta moves affect remaining free agents, trade market
It was a wild Wednesday for the Hot Stove -- especially in the Big Apple. Early in the day, Cody Bellinger agreed to a deal to return to the Yankees, taking the top free-agent position player off the board. Several hours later, it was the Mets’ turn to strike. On
Yanks claim former top prospect Luciano off waivers
NEW YORK – The Yankees took a flyer on a former top prospect Thursday, claiming infielder/outfielder Marco Luciano off waivers from the Orioles. Known for electric bat speed and right-handed pop, Luciano was once rated as the Giants’ top prospect, having been featured on MLB Pipeline’s list of the Top
Mets land Brewers right-hander Freddy Peralta in huge move
NEW YORK -- For all their movements this winter, shaking up the offensive core and bringing in a host of new players, the Mets never addressed their foremost issue from last season: their starting rotation. Until now. The Mets completed a deal late Wednesday night for Brewers ace Freddy Peralta,
Twins reunite with former closer Taylor Rogers on one-year deal (source)
MINNEAPOLIS -- A bullpen in need of help is getting some. The Twins agreed to terms on a one-year contract with free-agent lefty Taylor Rogers on Thursday, sources told MLB.com. The deal, which has not been confirmed by the club, would be worth $2 million. Rogers, 35, began his career
Phillies' 2026 rotation: One of the best in MLB ... or a potential concern?
PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies' starting rotation in 2026 has a chance to -- once again -- be one of the best in the Majors. Unlike in recent years, however, it also poses a legitimate threat to quickly become the club's biggest Achilles heel.
Will the Mets get more than one year from Peralta?
NEW YORK -- Given that Freddy Peralta is now a Met, and that the Mets have gobs of money, and that Peralta only has one year left on his contract, and that president of baseball operations David Stearns knows him well, the Mets’ trade for Peralta on Wednesday immediately begged
Bellinger agrees to 5-year deal to return to Yankees (source)
NEW YORK -- Asked to evaluate the experiences of a season with the Yankees late last year, Cody Bellinger's eyes scanned the home clubhouse. His gaze settled in the direction of Aaron Judge’s locker, prompting a confession: He would “absolutely” love to return. “I had an unbelievable time putting on
Breaking down MacKenzie Gore's untapped potential
This analysis was originally published on Dec. 18, 2025. The Rangers are set to acquire All-Star left-hander MacKenzie Gore from the Nationals for five prospects, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. The Mets also traded for Freddy Peralta on Wednesday, acquiring him from the Brewers for two prospects.
Will reshaped roster take Mets to next level?
“Meet the Mets” is still the opening lyric of the team’s theme song, at least that much hasn’t changed between the end of last season and the beginning of the next one. But just about everything else has. There is an expression in baseball even older than that Mets song,
From Big Papi to the Patriots: Drake Maye's wife's surprising Boston sports origin story
Ann Michael Maye’s favorite athlete is an easy choice: her husband, Patriots quarterback Drake Maye. But when it comes to baseball heroes from her childhood in North Carolina, the answer might surprise you. David Ortiz. Yep. That David Ortiz. “Obviously I’m not from here. I didn’t grow up a Patriots,
Beltrán, Andruw earn much-coveted Hall call
Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones have gone from center field to center stage. Beltrán and Jones were elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America in results revealed Tuesday night on MLB Network. The game’s highest individual honor went to Beltrán in his
Prized pickup Tucker ready to add thump to RF, top third of LA's lineup
LOS ANGELES -- When it comes to improving a core that has already won back-to-back World Series championships, the Dodgers felt that they've been setting a high bar as they assemble a roster that can contend for a three-peat, all while keeping the long-term health of the organization in mind.
Top 10 outfield prospects for 2026
MLB Pipeline will reveal its 2026 Top 100 Prospects list at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, Jan. 23, with a one-hour show on MLB Network and MLB.com. Leading up to the release of the Top 100, we'll examine baseball's top 10 prospects at each position. There is a ton of
All game times for regular season, World Baseball Classic, Spring Breakout released
Major League Baseball on Wednesday announced start times for its entire 2026 calendar of games, including the regular season, Spring Training and the third annual Spring Breakout.
Moncada returning to Angels on one-year deal (report)
ANAHEIM -- The Angels will have a familiar face at third base in 2026, as they have agreed to bring back Yoán Moncada on a one-year deal worth $4 million, according to a report from MLB Network insider Jon Heyman. The Angels have not officially announced the deal, which is
Bichette embracing his new digs: NYC and third base
NEW YORK -- In a small way, Bo Bichette has already begun the transition to third base. At home, before flying to New York for an introductory news conference on Wednesday, Bichette began taking ground balls at his new defensive home. It’s not much, but it’s a start. For a
Mets solve CF puzzle by acquiring Robert Jr. in trade with White Sox
NEW YORK -- The Mets made a major move to finalize their outfield late Tuesday night, acquiring center fielder Luis Robert Jr. from the White Sox for infielder Luisangel Acuña and right-handed pitching prospect Truman Pauley, the clubs announced. Talks regarding Robert have been ongoing since the Trade Deadline in
Brewers land 2 top prospects in Williams, Sproat from Mets
Brewers president of baseball operations Matt Arnold admitted that his phone call with ace pitcher Freddy Peralta on Wednesday night was an emotional one. After Peralta helped Milwaukee reach the doorstep of the World Series last fall, the Brewers made the difficult decision to deal him to the Mets. This
Mets exec Stearns strikes twice in deals for Peralta
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.
Mets add to 'pen depth with Luis García on one-year deal
NEW YORK -- As they look to finalize their bullpen mix with less than three weeks until the start of Spring Training, the Mets have added a longtime veteran reliever. The team signed sign right-hander Luis García to a one-year contract on Wednesday, adding him to a bullpen that also