Top 5 starting pitchers available on free-agent market
This winter’s starting-pitching market got off to a strong start when Dylan Cease agreed to a seven-year, $210 million contract with the Blue Jays. That deal took a notable name off the board, but there are still some big-time arms available as teams get ready to head to Orlando, Fla.,
Red Sox deal MLB's No. 85 prospect, acquire Oviedo in 5-player trade
BOSTON – The Red Sox dealt from a position of strength (the outfield) on Thursday, trading No. 3 prospect Jhostynxon Garcia to the Pirates as part of a five-player package that landed Boston a big righty in 6-foot-6, 275-pound Johan Oviedo, who has a chance to become an important part
NEW: Top 100 Draft prospects for '26
It might only be December, but there’s a serious case of Draft fever ranging. The root cause is the release of MLB Pipeline’s new 2026 Top 100 Draft Prospects list. The fans are definitely aflame, though, by the upcoming MLB Draft Lottery, which will determine the order of who gets
This club is showing 'renewed interest' in Bregman (report)
MLB.com is keeping track of the latest news and rumors surrounding Alex Bregman.
Williams has parting shot for Yanks fans after signing with Mets
Devin Williams is staying in New York, just not with the Yankees after he reached a three-year, $51 million deal to join the Mets on Monday. It wasn't a smooth ride for the right-handed reliever in his lone season in the Bronx, with an up-and-down performance that sparked boos from
Could Dodgers slugger be on the move?
We're keeping track of all the latest free agent and trade rumors.
Breaking down the Cubs' RF options with Kyle Tucker a free agent
The Cubs had one of baseball's most potent outfields in 2025, with the group's .778 OPS ranking second in MLB behind only the Yankees. But what had been a reliable set of run producers became a source of less certainty when right fielder Kyle Tucker hit the free-agent market. Though
How Dodgers could lay groundwork for three-peat at Winter Meetings
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This Minor League team had its fans redecorate the ballpark ... with toilet paper
Benjamin Hill travels the nation collecting stories about what makes Minor League Baseball unique. This excerpt from the Baseball Traveler newsletter, presented by Circle K, is a mere taste of the smorgasbord of delights he offers every week. Read the full newsletter here, and subscribe to his newsletter here.
The 2 elite pitches that power the No. 1 free-agent closer
Edwin Díaz, the best reliever on the free-agent market, is a two-pitch pitcher. Fastball, slider, that's it. And there's nothing out of the ordinary there. Elite closers relying on two pitches is par for the course. But what's interesting for Díaz entering 2026 is how his balance of his two
Can Schlittler top 2025? By adding a new pitch, he sure hopes so
NEW YORK -- Cam Schlittler etched his name into rivalry lore two months ago, striking out a dozen batters over eight dominant innings to push the Yankees past the Red Sox in the American League Wild Card Series. The right-hander isn’t satisfied. After showcasing triple-digit heat and emerging as a
What to watch at Winter Meetings: Draft Lottery, Rule 5 and more
It’s time for the Winter Meetings to set Hot Stove season aflame. This weekend, the baseball world focuses its offseason gaze on Orlando as the Winter Meetings arrive in the Sunshine State on Sunday. While the focus of the Winter Meetings is usually on the Major League happenings, there will
What might Semien bring to Mets offensively in '26?
With his second career Gold Glove Award at second base in 2025, Marcus Semien has established himself as one of MLB’s best defenders at the keystone. But after two straight down seasons at the plate, what might Semien have to offer offensively in 2026? The Mets, who acquired Semien from
Phils could be up against these teams in Schwarber sweepstakes
PHILADELPHIA -- Negotiations can turn on a dime. Consider three of the Phillies’ biggest free-agent signings in the past 15 years. The Phils covertly pursued Cliff Lee in December 2010. At least twice, Phillies assistant general manager Scott Proefrock texted his regrets to Lee’s agent, Derek Braunecker, because of stalemates.
Breaking down whether Red Sox should trade Duran
BOSTON -- The rumors that the Red Sox might trade Jarren Duran started back in early July, roughly around the same time Roman Anthony proved that he was not an overhyped prospect, but instead was tracking to be the superstar to lead Boston into its next era of winning. It
Nimmo settling into Texas, will wear No. 24 as Rangers eye more moves
After joining the Rangers in a blockbuster trade 10 days ago, outfielder Brandon Nimmo was officially introduced to the media at Globe Life Field on Thursday just ahead of the Winter Meetings that begin on Monday in Orlando.
Starting pitching remains O's top priority ahead of Winter Meetings
BALTIMORE -- As the beginning of the Winter Meetings rapidly approaches, it’s easy to identify the largest existing need for the Orioles: starting pitching. Baltimore has its new manager (Craig Albernaz) and most of its coaching staff in place. The O’s have already acquired a slugging corner outfielder (Taylor Ward),
The top trending sports team of 2025 is ....
Call it the Big Dumper Effect. The Mariners were the No. 1 trending sports team in the United States in 2025, according to Google's Year in Search. The Mariners beat out the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder and runner-up Indiana Pacers for the top spot on the trending teams list.
One burning question for each team entering Winter Meetings
With executives from all 30 teams set to descend on Orlando, Fla., for the annual Winter Meetings, the Hot Stove may be on the verge of heating up. Though some clubs have already made some moves this offseason, every team still has plenty of questions to answer between now and
Brewers bring back 'reimagined' powder blues as primary road uniform
MILWAUKEE -- Out with the road grays. In -- or back in, as it were -- with the powder blues. The Brewers unveiled a new road uniform kit on Thursday featuring powder blue jerseys, a throwback to the look that the likes of Hank Aaron, Robin Yount, Paul Molitor and
Padres add RHP Ty Adcock to bullpen on 1-year deal
SAN DIEGO -- The Padres' already deep bullpen mix just got a bit deeper. On Thursday afternoon, the team announced that right-hander Ty Adcock has agreed to a one-year Major League deal with the club.
Cardinals bring unique approach to Winter Meetings
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Iconic broadcasters to dive deep into 2025 WS Game 7 (Dec. 11, MLB Network)
Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Costas and five-time Emmy winner Tom Verducci will reunite to relive the iconic 2025 World Series Game 7 in a new MLB Network special premiering Thursday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. In what would become the most-watched MLB game in 34 years,
Toronto just getting started? Blue Jays host Tucker at Florida complex (source)
TORONTO -- The Blue Jays might just be getting started. Kyle Tucker, the top player in this winter’s free-agent class, visited with the Blue Jays at their player development complex in Dunedin, Fla., on Wednesday, a source told MLB.com. Just one day after announcing their seven-year, $210 million deal with
With Rojas back in the fold, how much of LA's band will get back together?
The Dodgers have already moved to bring back one free agent from their back-to-back World Series championship team. Could others be on the way? Miguel Rojas, who became a World Series hero with his game-tying home run in the ninth inning of Game 7, agreed on Thursday to return to