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Red Sox pull off big pivot with 5-year deal for Ranger Suárez (source)

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BOSTON – Well, this was certainly a pivot that Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow pulled off on Wednesday. Reeling from the weekend loss of Alex Bregman, who declined an offer to return to Boston and instead signed with the Cubs, the Sox re-allocated much of the investment they

Mets reportedly offer Tucker $50M per year on short-term deal

@jared_greenspan
January 13, 2026

The Kyle Tucker sweepstakes are heating up, and the Mets appear to be right in the thick of it. New York has extended Tucker a short-term offer with an average annual value of $50 million, according to reports by FanSided's Robert Murray and MLB Network insider Jon Heyman, among others.

3 potential effects if Yankees were to sign Bichette

1:40 PM EST

With the Yankees reportedly at an impasse in negotiations with Cody Bellinger, they’ve begun giving more serious consideration to alternative paths. Bo Bichette is believed to be among them. A move bringing Bichette to the Bronx would rank among the more surprising developments of the offseason, one that could reshape

With Ranger Suárez headed to Boston, how will clubs, market respond?

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In the wake of left-hander Ranger Suárez agreeing to a deal with the Red Sox, we asked a trio of our reporters to weigh in on what this means for the affected clubs and the offseason market.

Here are the Top 10 catching prospects for 2026

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MLB Pipeline will reveal its 2026 Top 100 Prospects list at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, Jan. 23, 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. Even with National League Rookie

Here are each team's first workout dates of Spring Training 2026

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Following are the first workout dates, subject to change, for pitchers and catchers as well as full squads of the 30 Major League clubs for 2026 Spring Training.

How does the SP market look after Suárez's deal with Red Sox?

LATEST FREE AGENT & TRADE RUMORS
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We're keeping track of all the latest free agent and trade rumors.

 Top 100 Players Right Now continues tonight with Nos. 80-61

@Spokes_Murphy
9:13 AM EST

Shohei Ohtani has been No. 1 on MLB Network's Top 100 Players Right Now list in three of the past four years, including 2025. We'll soon find out if he will hold onto his crown for 2026, but we first have to see who slots in from No. 2 to

Weathers trade lands prospect package that was 'too good to pass up'

@Spokes_Murphy
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The Marlins continued to deal from their starting rotation on Tuesday as they traded left-hander Ryan Weathers to the Yankees for four Minor Leaguers. The four prospects headed to Miami are outfielders Dillon Lewis and Brendan Jones, and infielders Dylan Jasso and Juan Matheus. Lewis and Jones check in at

Tucker has multiple contract offers (reports)

12:42 PM EST

MLB.com is keeping track of the latest news and rumors surrounding Kyle Tucker.

Speier, Jax additions bolster Team USA's relief corps

10:37 AM EST

Team USA has put together a strong rotation thus far, but what about the bullpen? On Wednesday, USA Baseball announced the additions of left-hander Gabe Speier of the Mariners and right-hander Griffin Jax of the Rays.

Yankees acquire left-hander Weathers in trade with Marlins

January 13, 2026

NEW YORK – The Yankees moved to bolster a rotation that projects to be compromised in the early months of the upcoming season, as the club announced Tuesday it has acquired left-hander Ryan Weathers from the Marlins for a four-player prospect package. Miami is receiving outfielder Brendan Jones, outfielder Dillon

Second-base trade market for Donovan, Hoerner? Rumors are swirling

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The second-base trade market is heating up, with the Giants as a driving force. Looking to upgrade at the keystone, San Francisco reportedly has been engaged in trade discussions for both the Cardinals’ Brendan Donovan and the Cubs’ Nico Hoerner. Donovan has been a strong candidate to be traded all

Twins claim versatile Bruján off waivers from Braves

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MINNEAPOLIS -- The Twins added some more infield depth on Wednesday when they claimed Vidal Bruján off waivers from the Braves. Bruján has appeared at every position but catcher in his Major League career, but the large majority of his starts have come in the middle infield. He turns 28

Padres bring back Black, Myers in front-office roles

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SAN DIEGO -- The Padres are bringing two very familiar faces back to the organization.

5 big takeaways from the Arenado trade

January 13, 2026

Nolan Arenado was introduced to Cardinals fans via Zoom in February 2021 as someone who could not wait to play for the Cardinals as long as possible, and to win every year. The Cardinals had put together 13 consecutive winning seasons heading into that year, while Arenado’s previous team, Colorado,

Well aware of the noise, Stearns lays out the plan for rest of Mets' offseason

January 13, 2026

NEW YORK -- Amid an offseason that's brought major changes to the Mets' roster, David Stearns addressed the state of the team on Tuesday. Speaking to reporters at a luncheon at Citi Field, the Mets' president of baseball operations discussed the departures of longtime players Pete Alonso, Edwin Díaz, Brandon

Here's every new Minor League alternate identity announced for 2026 so far

@BensBiz
12:50 PM EST

Be yourself, unless you feel like being something else. This is now an established Minor League Baseball promotional strategy, as teams across the country regularly assume alternate identities in lieu of their day-to-day primary identities. These alternate identities often have a local connection, with teams celebrating their region's culinary specialties,

D-backs trade for 10-time Gold Glover Arenado from Cardinals

January 13, 2026

The D-backs agreed to a trade with the Cardinals for veteran third baseman Nolan Arenado, the clubs announced on Tuesday. St. Louis will receive 22-year-old right-hander Jack Martinez -- an eighth-round pick from the 2025 MLB Draft out of Arizona State -- in return. Arenado is owed $42 million over

Whether at 1B or catcher, Rice ready to do whatever Yanks need

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NEW YORK -- Ben Rice’s first season and a half in the Majors doubled as a crash course in the demands of a first baseman, complete with on-the-job training in areas like footwork, positioning and preparation. As he looks ahead to 2026, Rice expects to continue that education at his

Here are the Top 10 left-handed pitching prospects for 2026

January 13, 2026

MLB Pipeline will reveal its 2026 Top 100 Prospects list at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, Jan. 23, 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.

Bregman signs 5-year, $175 million deal with Cubs

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CHICAGO -- Alex Bregman received his first unofficial welcome from Chicago fans on Monday night, when he was in attendance at the United Center -- wearing a Blackhawks jersey -- to take in a hockey game. The newest Cub smiled wide and flashed a thumbs-up as the crowd cheered when

AUSL sets permanent home cities for all 6 teams, releases '26 schedule

January 13, 2026

After barnstorming its way into softball fans’ hearts in its inaugural season, the Athletes Unlimited Softball League has selected the six cities that will serve as the lasting homes of its newly expanded field of teams. Say hello to the Carolina Blaze, Chicago Bandits, Oklahoma City Spark, Portland Cascade, Texas

Phillies trade for reliever Shugart, send INF prospect to Pirates

January 13, 2026

PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies added yet another potential bullpen arm to the mix on Tuesday, acquiring right-hander Chase Shugart from the Pirates. The Phils traded Minor League infielder Francisco Loreto to Pittsburgh in exchange for the 29-year-old Shugart, who had a 3.40 ERA over 35 appearances for the Pirates last

Tucker reportedly has met with Blue Jays, Dodgers, Mets

January 13, 2026

The market for Kyle Tucker has started to gain some clarity over the past week. The Blue Jays, Dodgers and Mets are believed to be the three main teams involved in the bidding for the free-agent outfielder. According to a report on Sunday night from Jim Duquette of MLB Network