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The future Hall of Famers we will see play in 2026

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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

January 11, 2026

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

Tucker reportedly has met with Blue Jays, Dodgers, Mets

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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

What we know about the 2026 Hall of Fame voting results so far

@Spokes_Murphy
January 11, 2026

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.

Buxton added to USA roster for his first World Baseball Classic

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Twins outfielder Byron Buxton has been added to Team USA’s roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. USA Baseball announced Buxton’s participation Monday on social media. This will be his World Baseball Classic debut.

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

@SamDykstraMiLB
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MLB Pipeline will reveal its 2026 Top 100 Prospects list 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.

Bichette likely to be Red Sox's top priority following Bregman deal

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MLB.com is keeping track of the latest news and rumors surrounding Bo Bichette.

Looking at the Yankees' options if Bellinger signs elsewhere

January 11, 2026

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

Which top free-agent hitter would fit best with Dodgers?

@Theo_DeRosa
January 11, 2026

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)

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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

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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

January 11, 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.

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

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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

@Spokes_Murphy
January 11, 2026

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

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.

These prospects have the best tools in the Red Sox farm system

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From bat-to-ball ability to speed, arm strength and defensive feel, the Red Sox farm system features prospects flashing loud tools that should give them a chance to impact games at the highest level. Here’s a look at the Red Sox prospects with the best individual tools in the system:

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

January 11, 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.

Touted teen prospect brings raw talent, heat into 1st pro season with Nats

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“This 18-year-old is 6’4” and ALREADY throws 100 MPH” The response to this Instagram post quickly rose to over 45,000 likes. MLB and Topps collaborated last week to highlight the Nationals' No. 16 prospect, electric right-hander Miguel Sime Jr. “HE’S STILL A TEENAGER,” the caption began. When the Nationals report

Get to know the Brewers' 2026 non-roster invitees

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MILWAUKEE -- With Spring Training on the way, it’s time to get to know the Brewers’ non-roster invitees. Milwaukee has shown a knack in recent years for uncovering gems by extending Minor League contracts with invitations to big league camp. Jace Peterson, Brad Boxberger, Hoby Milner and Colin Rea were

Bregman deal sets up 5th pair of teammates who were top 2 picks in same Draft

@Spokes_Murphy
January 11, 2026

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 'pen support

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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

January 11, 2026

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?

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

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