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Bellinger agrees to 5-year deal to return to Yankees (source)

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The Yankees have agreed to a five-year deal to bring back outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand on Wednesday. The club has not confirmed. The deal is for $162.5 million, includes opt-outs after the second and third season and has no deferrals, per Feinsand. There is

Beltrán, Andruw earn much-coveted Hall call

January 20, 2026

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

Mets solve CF puzzle by acquiring Robert Jr. in trade with White Sox

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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

Complete 2026 Hall of Fame voting results

January 20, 2026

Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones reached the necessary 75% support on the Baseball Writers' Association of America Hall of Fame ballot in results revealed Tuesday night on MLB Network. Beltrán and Jones were on the ballot for the fourth and ninth time, respectively.

What's left for Yankees to do after bringing back Belli?

LATEST FREE AGENT & TRADE RUMORS
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Beltrán becomes 6th Puerto Rican elected to Hall of Fame

January 20, 2026

NEW YORK -- Carlos Beltrán, the graceful and powerful center fielder who plied his two-way talents for the Royals, Mets and various other clubs for two decades, is about to become the newest member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Beltrán officially earned election to Cooperstown on Tuesday, appearing

After getting 7.3% of vote his first time on the ballot, Jones makes history with call to Hall

January 20, 2026

ATLANTA -- Andruw Jones’ long wait is over. The great center fielder can now join his many former Braves teammates as immortalized citizens of Cooperstown. Jones celebrated Tuesday, when he learned he had been elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. To reach the necessary 75 percent of the

Top 10 shortstop prospects for 2026

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MLB Pipeline will reveal its 2026 Top 100 Prospects list at 8 p.m. ET on Friday 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.

Twins-Red Sox trade: Tristan Gray to Minnesota for catching prospect

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The Red Sox acquired Minor League catcher/first baseman Nate Baez from the Twins for utility infielder Tristan Gray on Wednesday. To make room for Gray on the 40-man roster, the Twins designated infielder Vidal Bruján for release or assignment. Bruján was claimed off waivers from Atlanta on Jan. 14. The

Rays enter non-binding agreement to pursue stadium plan at Hillsborough College

January 20, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. -- The Rays have officially identified their preferred location for a new ballpark, the first step in a process that they hope will secure their long-term future in the Tampa Bay area. The Hillsborough College District Board of Trustees on Tuesday afternoon voted unanimously to approve a non-binding

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.

Phils on Bichette to Mets: 'It was a gut punch'

January 20, 2026

PHILADLEPHIA -- There was a brief time last week when the Phillies believed Bo Bichette was coming to Philadelphia -- and J.T. Realmuto was headed elsewhere. So, just how close was all of that to happening? "Well, I can't say that we ever thought it was done," Phillies president of

Félix's big ballot jump bodes well for HOF chances

January 20, 2026

Félix Hernández, one of the most dominant pitchers of his era during his 15 seasons with the Mariners, took a big step toward perhaps getting inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame by appearing on 46.1 percent of the ballots cast by members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of

Utley tracking toward HOF, but what about Rollins, Abreu, Hamels?

January 20, 2026

PHILADELPHIA -- Chase Utley is inching closer and closer to Cooperstown. Though the Phillies legend once again fell short of being elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday night, he received 59.1% of the vote in his third year on the ballot -- a sizable jump from

A's spend weekend embracing Sacramento supporters

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Here are the Top 10 third base prospects for 2026

January 20, 2026

MLB Pipeline will reveal its 2026 Top 100 Prospects list at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, 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.

Bryce Miller agrees to 1-year deal to avoid arbitration with Mariners

January 20, 2026

The Mariners on Tuesday reached a deal with right-handed pitcher Bryce Miller on a one-year contract for 2026 with a club option for '27, avoiding arbitration. Miller will earn $2.4375 million in 2026, with a $6.075 million club option for '27 ($15,000 buyout), a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand, so

Can Imanaga bounce back in '26? Here's what it would take

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January 20, 2026

On the heels of a strong 2025 season in which the Cubs won 92 games, defeated the Padres in the three-game Wild Card Series and lost in five games in the NLDS against the division-rival Brewers, Chicago has been one of the most active teams this offseason. Netting Alex Bregman

Marlins acquire starter Bradley Blalock from Rox

January 20, 2026

The Marlins acquired right-hander Bradley Blalock from the Rockies for Minor League right-hander Jake Brooks on Tuesday. To make room on the roster for Blalock, Miami designated right-hander Osvaldo Bido for assignment. Blalock, 25, was designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster for righty Michael Lorenzen, who

Mayer to play key role for Red Sox, but at which position?

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Here's what Black, Myers say about Padres' big turnaround

January 20, 2026

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Players, Espada connect with Astros' international signees

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Rays striking delicate balance in building for today, tomorrow

January 20, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG -- Last month, the Rays made a pair of trades focused primarily on their future. They shipped out starter Shane Baz, second baseman Brandon Lowe, outfielder Jake Mangum and lefty reliever Mason Montgomery for six prospects, only one of them Major League-ready, and a 2026 Draft pick. Last

4 storylines to watch on 2027 Hall of Fame ballot

January 20, 2026

With Tuesday night’s announcement that Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones have been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America, the Hall of Fame Class of 2026 is complete. Beltrán and Jones join former All-Star second baseman Jeff Kent, who was elected last month

6 players trending toward Hall of Fame elections

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January 20, 2026

Of the 27 players on the Baseball Writers' Association of America's 2026 Hall of Fame ballot, just two earned enough votes for election: Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones. Beltrán won his spot in Cooperstown on his fourth attempt, while Jones earned his spot on his ninth ballot (after receiving just