The future Hall of Famers we will see play in 2026
Ahead of the 2016 season, we took our first attempt to identify the future Hall of Famers we would see playing in the Majors that year. It's now become an annual tradition at around this time. It’s been enough years now that some of those names are, indeed, in the
5 key takeaways from the Cubs' deal with Bregman
Saturday night was a great night for Chicago sports fans. While they were watching Caleb Williams and the Bears pull out an incredible second-half comeback victory over the hated Green Bay Packers in the NFL playoffs, word broke that the Cubs had agreed with third baseman Alex Bregman on a
What we know about the 2026 Hall of Fame voting results so far
We know that Jeff Kent is going into the Baseball Hall of Fame this year. Who will join him? We won't find out for sure until Jan. 20, when the voting results from the Baseball Writers' Association of America ballot are announced live on MLB Network at 6 p.m. ET.
Bichette likely to be Red Sox's top priority following Bregman deal
MLB.com is keeping track of the latest news and rumors surrounding Bo Bichette.
Looking at the Yankees' options if Bellinger signs elsewhere
NEW YORK -- The wounds were still fresh at the conclusion of the American League Division Series when Cody Bellinger unbuttoned his pinstriped Yankees jersey and said he’d “absolutely” be interested in putting it back on. The feeling was mutual. For months, general manager Brian Cashman and others in the
After adding Bregman, are Cubs prepping to make another trade?
We're keeping track of all the latest free agent and trade rumors.
Which top free-agent hitter would fit best with Dodgers?
As they gear up to chase a third straight World Series title, the Dodgers might not be done just yet. Los Angeles has been connected to each of the top three free-agent hitters still available this offseason. Outfielders Kyle Tucker and Cody Bellinger and shortstop Bo Bichette have all been
Reds add veteran reliever Johnson to bullpen (sources)
CINCINNATI -- Reloading the bullpen after multiple free-agent departures has been a priority for the Reds' front office this offseason. Even after a couple of moves seemed to accomplish their goals, the club showed Sunday it wasn't done improving its crew of relievers just yet. Right-handed reliever Pierce Johnson and
How addition of Bregman will affect Cubs' roster picture
CHICAGO -- Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong was among the bundled-up fans at Soldier Field to witness the Bears’ wild, comeback playoff win over the Packers on Saturday night. As Da Bears were beginning to rally in the third quarter, news broke that the Cubs had reached a deal with
Soto's bat needs no work. His glove does, but easier said than done
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Cubs, Bregman agree to 5-year, $175M deal (source)
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 what Pirates still plan to add in an already active offseason
The Pirates have done some major remodeling to their roster this winter via free agency (first baseman Ryan O’Hearn, reliever Gregory Soto) and the trade market (second baseman Brandon Lowe, Top 100 prospect Jhostynxon Garcia, among others). What’s left for the Bucs to do this offseason? General manager Ben Cherington
5 free agents who might be better than you think
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.
Blue Jays have been spending big ... with room for more?
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Bregman deal sets up 5th pair of teammates who were top 2 picks in same Draft
In 2015, Dansby Swanson and Alex Bregman stood right next to each other, metaphorically speaking, in the MLB Draft. Swanson was that year's No. 1 overall selection by the D-backs, and Bregman was chosen at No. 2 by the Astros. Eleven years later, they will be standing right next to
Bloom seeks to provide Cards' youth with veteran support in 'pen
ST. LOUIS – In the beginning stages of a rebuilding process that could be trying at times as young players grow and develop at the Major League level, Cardinals president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom knows one thing that could undermine those efforts: a shaky bullpen that gives games away
Here's how Bregman's Cubs deal might ripple throughout market
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.
Are Yankees now out of the running for Bellinger?
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
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
Rockies add outfielder McCarthy in trade with D-backs
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
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
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
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
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Who's most likely to win a World Series over the next decade?
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