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Cubs, Bregman agree to 5-year, $175M deal (source)

January 10, 2026

CHICAGO -- The Cubs have attempted to bring Alex Bregman into the fold via free agency in each of the past two offseasons, hoping to bring his revered leadership, impact bat and strong glove to a team trying to make the postseason an annual event. On Saturday night, the North

Here's how Bregman's Cubs deal might ripple throughout market

12:26 AM EST

On the heels of Alex Bregman agreeing to terms with the Cubs according to a source, we asked MLB Insider Mark Feinsand to examine the impact of this deal on the free-agent and trade markets.

5 free agents who might be better than you think

January 10, 2026

Even though we’re more than a week into January, the free-agent market has hardly been picked over. Among senior national reporter Mark Feinsand’s top 30 free agents from the beginning of the offseason, 11 remained unsigned entering Sunday, including three of the top five and six of the top 14.

Are Yankees now out of the running for Bellinger?

January 10, 2026

MLB.com is keeping track of the latest news and rumors surrounding Cody Bellinger.

With meeting on deck, Bichette could make Phils' lineup a monster

January 10, 2026

There’s been quite the buzz surrounding an upcoming meeting that will reportedly take place between star free-agent infielder Bo Bichette and the Phillies. Over the course of this offseason, Bichette’s market has appeared to widen, particularly since he is willing to move off his natural position of shortstop, and it

Are Mets in the best position to trade for Peralta?

LATEST FREE AGENT & TRADE RUMORS
January 10, 2026

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

Rockies add outfielder McCarthy in trade with D-backs

January 10, 2026

DENVER -- The Rockies added speed and versatility to the outfield by acquiring Jake McCarthy from the Diamondbacks for Minor League right-hander Josh Grosz on Saturday morning. The left-handed-hitting McCarthy, 28, slashed .260/.324/.381 with 24 home runs and 83 steals across five seasons with the D-backs. On Thursday he avoided

These were the most electrifying moments of 2025

January 10, 2026

It’s a new year and excitement is building for the 2026 season with Spring Training on the horizon. But before we turn our attention ahead, let’s take a look back at the most electrifying moments of the '25 campaign.

Luisangel Acuña's 4-homer game unprecedented in Venezuela

January 10, 2026

It’s only fitting that more history of the four-homer variety would be made soon after the completion of an MLB season in which a record three players hit four home runs in a game. This time, though, the four-homer history was made in the Venezuelan Winter League.

Braves make another addition to 'pen, reuniting with Kinley

January 10, 2026

ATLANTA -- The Braves’ decision to decline Tyler Kinley’s $5.5 million option in November proved to be a sound financial decision. Kinley reunited with the Braves on Saturday when he agreed to a one-year, $4.25 million deal. The right-handed reliever will draw a $3 million salary in 2026; his $5.5

Off the block: Hazen on how keeping Marte affects D-backs' plan

January 10, 2026

This story was excerpted from Steve Gilbert's D-backs Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Where do Red Sox go from here after Bregman's Cubs deal?

12:43 AM EST

BOSTON -- For the second consecutive winter, Alex Bregman was a hot topic at Fenway Fest without actually being there. Hours after Saturday’s annual feel-good event was over, it became apparent that the next time Bregman is at Fenway it will be for the final series of the ‘26 regular

Who's most likely to win a World Series over the next decade?

January 9, 2026

Every January around these parts, I attempt to predict the next 10 World Series winners. You would think this would be impossible -- and it is, of course -- but it should be said that when I did it two years ago, I did pick the Dodgers over the Blue

Blue Jays have been spending big ... with room for more?

January 10, 2026

This story was excerpted from Keegan Matheson’s Blue Jays Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Soto's bat needs no work. His glove does, but easier said than done

January 10, 2026

This story was excerpted from Anthony DiComo’s Mets Beat newsletter, with MLB.com writer David Adler pinch-hitting. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Venn: Explaining my 2026 Hall of Fame ballot

January 10, 2026

The responsibility as a first-time voter for the National Baseball Hall of Fame is obviously one I take seriously, and one that requires careful consideration of each candidate. Some were easy and others not so much, with nuance and generational context coming into play. I exercised seven of my 10

With Cabrera on board, how does the Cubs' rotation depth stack up?

January 10, 2026

This story was excerpted from Jordan Bastian's Cubs Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Here are 5 Yankees pitching prospects we could see in the Bronx in '26

@RobTnova24
January 10, 2026

Yankees fans continue to wait with bated breath for the organization to make that big splash and leave its mark on this offseason, but the reality is that it may not be coming. And that isn't necessarily a bad thing. While talk continues to swirl around big-name free agents like

DH rule extended these Hall of Fame careers

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Jan. 11, 1973, was a momentous day in baseball history. It was on that date that the American League voted to formally adopt the DH rule (Rule 5.11) for a three-year trial period. That rule would eventually become permanent in the AL, and the NL followed suit in 2022.

Lester, Damon, Timlin newest members of Red Sox Hall of Fame

January 10, 2026

BOSTON -- As part of the festivities to kick off their annual Fenway Fest event on Saturday morning, the Red Sox announced the team’s newest Hall of Fame class, which includes a trio of players who guided the club to World Series championships earlier this century. The “ace” of the

7 Braves musings with Spring Training on the horizon

January 10, 2026

This story was excerpted from Mark Bowman's Braves Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Here are 7 Dodgers prospects who could reach the bigs in '26

@brendan_samson
January 10, 2026

Over a 162-game season, rosters change drastically. Whether it’s the result of trades, injuries or the promotion of top prospects, a club’s Opening Day lineup is often notably different than its September iteration. Being able to withstand these changes can be the key to success, and no team knows that

The best baseball players born on Jan. 11

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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 Jan. 11.

Tigers could make history with 3-headed closer

January 9, 2026

This story was excerpted from Jason Beck's Tigers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Schwarber backs Indiana at Peach Bowl, takes selfies with fans

@NJ_baseball
January 9, 2026

Call it a Schwar-photobomb. Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber, a proud alumnus of Indiana University, took some time before Friday night’s Peach Bowl to take a selfie with some Hoosier fans. The slugger served as Indiana’s honorary captain before IU faced the Oregon Ducks in Atlanta. Wearing his 2016 World