A brand new year means new possibilities for all 30 teams. Whether it's postseason success, individual awards, statistical records or player development, there's something every club can dream on heading into 2026. With the help of MLB.com's 30 beat writers, here's one key prediction for every team ahead of the

The Giants enhanced their rotation depth by agreeing to a one-year deal with right-hander Tyler Mahle, a source told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand on Wednesday. The club has not confirmed the agreement.

It’s a new year, and a new season is in sight. Spring Training begins Feb. 20, leaving only 50 days until MLB clubs take the field for the first time in 2026. That means the offseason is starting to wind down -- even though plenty of teams with their sights

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

Former top prospect Jarred Kelenic has agreed to a non-roster invite deal with the White Sox, a source told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand on Wednesday. The club has not yet confirmed the deal. Kelenic, 26, elected free agency earlier this offseason after the Braves removed him from the 40-man roster and

Whether it’s the ball drop at midnight on Jan. 1 or the first pitch of Opening Day, we as a people like to celebrate the beginning of a new year/season/calendar/schedule by observing the movement of spheres. As we move from 2025 into 2026, we at MLB Pipeline are always keeping

When my Hall of Fame ballot arrives each year, there are typically a first-time candidate or two that stand out as no-brainer votes. Last year, it was Ichiro Suzuki and CC Sabathia. In 2023, Adrian Beltre and Joe Mauer fell into that category for me. This year’s ballot didn’t have

His impressive breakout aside, the spotlight didn't shine on Michael Busch very much in 2025. Early attention on the North Side of Chicago focused on Kyle Tucker’s potential impact after arriving in an offseason trade. As the first half unfolded, Pete Crow-Armstrong’s breakout received far more notice. And when All-Star

Part of what makes baseball the best are the feats and amazing stats accruing left and right, every single day. We chronicle them throughout the year, but there’s no better time than before the calendar flips to take a look back. It’s hard to pick just one per team, after

The book is about to close on the year 2025, but the offseason is far from over. More than a month remains until Spring Training camps open, and there are nearly three months before the Giants throw the first pitch of the 2026 regular season to the Yankees, on March

There are just a few days left for two coveted Japanese stars -- right-hander Tatsuya Imai and corner infielder Kazuma Okamoto -- to negotiate with MLB clubs. And as we enter the final stages of their free agency, a source tells MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand that both players are holding meetings

While the Diamondbacks continue to engage with teams about a trade involving All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte, that could soon change one way or the other, with Arizona general manager Mike Hazen saying that he does not want the situation to continue indefinitely. “We’re very likely to put an end

Andruw Jones is in his ninth year on the Hall of Fame ballot, and he has a compelling case for election into Cooperstown. Jones’ defensive prowess in center field and power at the plate during his peak helped put him in the conversation with some of the best we’ve seen

ANAHEIM -- The Angels and third baseman Anthony Rendon have agreed to restructure the last year of his contract and he won’t play in 2026, a source told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand on Tuesday. Rendon, who signed a seven-year deal worth $245 million before the 2020 season, is owed $38 million

A new year brings new opportunities -- to build on the positives from last year, to improve on a disappointing season, or to finally reach expected potential. One or more of those could apply in 2026 for players on the verge of a breakout year. These are players who, for

The 2025 Draft has early promising returns with several players making great first impressions in the months after signing. First overall pick Eli Willits, just 17 at the time, slashed .300/.397/.360 at Single-A. SEC standouts Andrew Fischer and Wehiwa Aloy posted an .848 and .856 OPS respectively. The Rockies' first

Right-handed reliever Kirby Yates and the Angels have agreed to terms on a one-year contract worth $5 million, according to a report Tuesday from MLB Network insider Jon Heyman. The team has not confirmed the deal, which was first reported by 7News Boston's Ari Alexander. Yates, 38, marks the latest

CHICAGO -- Part of the Cubs’ process for building a bullpen in recent seasons has been identifying reclamation projects with high-ceiling potential. In hard-throwing right-hander Hunter Harvey, Chicago has added a late-inning-caliber arm coming off multiple seasons plagued by injuries. On Wednesday, the Cubs announced the signing of Harvey to

Baseball was a joy to watch in 2025 -- as it always is. We watched seasoned veteran stars continue to awe while new names joined ranks with the best in the game. We said goodbye to fan favorites and witnessed historic firsts. We spent time on the edges of our

Tyler Soderstrom is the latest member of the Athletics to sign a contract that will extend into the scheduled 2028 opening of their new ballpark in Las Vegas. He got a firsthand look of what that future will look like. Before signing a seven-year contract extension worth $86 million, according

NEW YORK -- The Yankees had already secured a playoff spot when Amed Rosario reclined at his clubhouse locker late in September, reflecting on a half-season in pinstripes that had exceeded expectations. Acquired in a Trade Deadline deal from the Nationals, the veteran infielder/outfielder was swinging well against left-handed pitching.

Crooked Numbers is a monthly column dedicated to Minor League Baseball on-field oddities and absurdities. Throughout the season it highlighted over 50 examples of bizarre plays and head-scratching stats, exemplifying the truism that "you never know what you'll see when you go to a baseball game." Now, for your reading

PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies have known they've had something special in Cristopher Sánchez for a couple of years now. That's why they gave the left-hander a four-year extension during the 2024 season that includes team options for 2029 and '30. But they'll also be the first to admit that they

This year’s Hall of Fame ballot has been viewed as a particularly weak one, and to some extent that’s true. There’s no obvious slam-dunk legend coming online, like Ichiro Suzuki in 2025 or Albert Pujols in 2028. No first-timer is getting in this year; in fact, it’ll be a minor

NEW YORK -- Back in September, as Carlos Beltrán stood on the field for the Mets’ Alumni Classic and heard a similar volume of cheers for Mike Piazza, José Reyes and other superstars, his perspective shifted. For two decades, Beltrán had yearned to experience unfettered appreciation from Mets fans. He