It’s officially 2026. And when the calendar flips to a new year, that means Spring Training isn’t far away. With pitchers and catchers reporting in just a few weeks, excitement is building for a new baseball season. With each new season comes a number of major events and milestones to

Tatsuya Imai became the first free agent to secure a deal in 2026, but there are some high-profile names still out there to be had. With Spring Training only six weeks away, here’s the latest on six available players who will have a huge impact on the 2026 season.

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

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Twins added a little balance to their corner/designated hitter mix Friday when they acquired Eric Wagaman from the Marlins for Minor League reliever Kade Bragg.

MLB.com is keeping track of the latest news and rumors surrounding Alex Bregman.

HOUSTON -- The Astros made baseball’s first big splash of 2026 by agreeing Thursday to a three-year, $54 million deal with Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. The club hasn't confirmed the move. Tatsuya can earn $3 million in incentives if he throws 100 innings in

The new year is for new starts, the unknown and the to-be-determined. No one can perfectly say what will happen in this 2026 calendar year, but we can certainly take a few highly educated guesses. In the land of Minor League Baseball, there may not be a more sought-after prediction

On the heels of Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai agreeing to a deal with the Astros, we asked MLB Insider Mark Feinsand to break down what it means for the rest of the free-agent market.

Francisco Alvarez is a key part of the Mets' plan to replace the production of Pete Alonso and Brandon Nimmo, casualties of the club's offseason roster overhaul. The expectation is that the 24-year-old Alvarez can build off the strides that he made late last season, following a month-long stint at

Japanese right-handed pitchers Kona Takahashi and Tatsuya Imai were teammates on the Saitama Seibu Lions from 2018-25, and both were posted for MLB free agency this winter. While Imai has found a big league home in Houston, Takahashi might end up returning to Nippon Professional Baseball for the upcoming season.

Whether or not Cody Bellinger returns to the Bronx in the new year, the Yankees are still projected to have one of the best outfields in baseball in 2026. FanGraphs' current Depth Chart projections for next season have the Yankees outfield combining for 12.3 Wins Above Replacement in 2026, the

This article was first published before Tatsuya Imai agreed to a three-year deal with the Astros on Thursday, per source.

He was the 2024 National League Rookie of the Year. He was the 2025 NL Cy Young Award winner. What does flamethrowing Pirates phenom Paul Skenes have in store for 2026? Well, for one thing, a new look. Skenes has shaved the beard he kept during his first two MLB

George Springer authored one of the great comeback stories of the 2025 season. Entering the campaign, he was projected to be a drag on the Toronto Blue Jays. He was entering his age-35 season, coming off consecutive years of decline, which were the worst two full seasons of his career.

One year ago, the Hall of Fame conversation centered on three players: the near-unanimous Ichiro Suzuki, clear first-ballot choice CC Sabathia, and long-deferred Billy Wagner. The 2026 cycle is another matter. We’ve arrived at a page in the Cooperstown story without an obvious main character. Welcome to the “Comfort Plus”

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

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

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.

Former top prospect Jarred Kelenic has agreed to a Minor League deal with the White Sox and will be a non-roster invitee to Spring Training. Kelenic, 26, elected free agency earlier this offseason after the Braves removed him from the 40-man roster and outrighted him to Triple-A Gwinnett. He hit

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

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