Reds land a top free agent in big bopper Suárez (source)
Eugenio Suárez, the top free-agent hitter left on the market, has agreed to a one-year, $15 million deal with the Reds, with a mutual option for 2027, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. The team did not confirm the deal, which is pending a physical.
White Sox acquire righty Jordan Hicks in trade with Red Sox
CHICAGO -- The White Sox acquired right-hander Jordan Hicks, Minor League hurler David Sandlin and two players to be named in a trade for fellow Minor League pitcher Gage Ziehl and a player to be named, the club announced Sunday afternoon.
Livvy Dunne steps into batter's box vs. Skenes: 'Pure fright'
As a gymnast at Louisiana State University, Livvy Dunne performed aerobic and athletic feats few could ever dream of pulling off. This weekend, Dunne lived the nightmare of batters across Major League Baseball. Dunne stepped into the batter's box against her boyfriend, Pirates right-hander and reigning National League Cy Young
Red Sox trade RHP Hicks; is another deal coming soon?
We're keeping track of all the latest free agent and trade rumors.
With February comes baseball! Here's what to look forward to
I am no expert in the field of chronometry, but I feel comfortable saying that the month of January 2026 sure felt like it lasted a lot longer than 31 days. It had to have been at least 84, right? All months without baseball feel like they go by more
Who's left on the free-agent market as February begins?
The wait is almost over. The time for pitchers and catchers is on the horizon. Some teams will have their batteries in camp within the next 10 days. We'll be enjoying Spring Training games in less than three weeks. The 2026 MLB season is indeed nigh. However, a different kind
Giants land another key piece in 3-time batting champ Arraez (source)
The Giants have been shopping around for second-base upgrades throughout the offseason. On Saturday, they finally got their guy. The Giants have agreed to a one-year deal worth $12 million with three-time batting champion Luis Arraez, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. The team has not confirmed the agreement, which
Ohtani won't pitch in Classic, expects to be ready for regular season
LOS ANGELES -- Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani will not pitch in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced on Saturday at DodgerFest. As he looks to help Samurai Japan defend its title, Ohtani will be used only as a hitter. While Ohtani won't pitch in the Classic,
White Sox reach 1-year deal with outfielder Hays (source)
The White Sox have agreed to a one-year deal with veteran outfielder Austin Hays, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand on Saturday morning. The club has not confirmed the deal, which also includes incentives.
Shohei's next trick? A children's book -- here's a sneak peek
International superstar. Four-time MVP. Two-time World Series champion. And now … children’s book author? That’s right: Dodgers two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani is trying something new this offseason -- with a little help from his dog, Decoy.
Here are the teams vying for the 2026 Caribbean Series title
GUADALAJARA, Mexico -- The start of Spring Training is just a few days away, while the 2026 World Baseball Classic will begin in just over a month. But between those two dates marked on so many baseball fans’ calendars, the Caribbean Series -- the traditional tournament of Latin American winter
Snell taking it slow, hopes to be ready by Opening Day
LOS ANGELES -- For all the glory that comes with winning the final game on the Major League calendar, there's a physical toll that comes with making a deep postseason run. As they gear up for a three-peat bid, the Dodgers are prioritizing having their players at full strength when
Dominican Republic adds D-backs DP duo plus reliever to Classic roster
An elite double-play duo and a flamethrowing reliever are the latest additions to a stacked Dominican Republic squad for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. D-backs infielders Ketel Marte and Geraldo Perdomo and Yankees right-hander Camilo Doval will play for their country in the upcoming tournament in March, the Dominican Baseball
Royals sponsoring free admission to Negro Leagues Museum throughout February
KANSAS CITY – In a move that has become tradition and a large success throughout the community, the Kansas City Royals Foundation will once again sponsor free admission to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum for the entire month of February. This is the fifth consecutive year the Royals have covered
13 eye-popping player projections for 2026
Before every season, we like to peruse the various player projections for stat lines that stand out. Let's take a look at some of the most interesting ones for 2026, using the Steamer projections hosted at FanGraphs -- one of the chief baseball projection systems. Obviously, players like Aaron Judge
Japan's baseball bond at heart of 'Homecoming: The Tokyo Series' doc
LOS ANGELES -- The poignancy of five Japanese ballplayers returning to their home country as Major League stars resonated with the baseball world last March. One year later, a new documentary goes deeper into the people and places that shaped them. "Homecoming: The Tokyo Series" premiered on Saturday night at
Lindor out of '26 Classic after undergoing cleanup procedure on elbow
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor will not participate in the World Baseball Classic after having a cleanup procedure on his right elbow earlier this offseason, the MLB Players Association said in a statement Friday. Lindor had been planning to participate for his native Puerto Rico, the team he played for in
Mariners to make history with throwback 'Steelheads' Negro Leagues unis
SEATTLE -- The Mariners will have a new look to their uniform rotation for 2026, one that recognizes one of the older baseball legacies in the Pacific Northwest. The club on Saturday announced during FanFest at T-Mobile Park that it will honor the legacy of the 1946 Seattle Steelheads by
As clock ticks down to Spring Training, who could still sign Framber?
The calendar flips to February on Sunday, meaning that the Spring Training countdown will enter single-digit days. Yet several free agents remain unsigned, none bigger than Framber Valdez, who was among the top four arms on the market when the offseason began. Dylan Cease (Blue Jays), Ranger Suárez (Red Sox)
As the dust clears, how does Mets' rotation look for 2026?
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Which Blue Jays have the most at stake this spring?
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These stars got their start in Negro Leagues
The National Baseball Hall of Fame includes 37 members who were inducted largely or entirely based on their careers in the Negro Leagues. But there are also other stars who got their start in the Negro Leagues before going on to achieve greatness in the integrated Majors. Here are the
Heartbreak of '25 has Raleigh, J-Rod resolved to finish the job
SEATTLE -- At a local comedy show this week, Cal Raleigh took center stage and sported a wide smile. Raleigh was the butt of a few jokes. He cracked a few himself, and he opened up more personably to a large gathering of Mariners fans whose packed-house presence underscored how
Offseason work -- completed or not -- has Royals' confidence soaring
KANSAS CITY – It might have been freezing cold in Kansas City on Saturday, but the thought of summer and baseball was very much on everyone’s mind at Kauffman Stadium. “Nothing like talking baseball when it’s literally 10 degrees right now,” Royals president of business operations Cullen Maxey said. “But
3 things that could make Phils’ bullpen better in ’26
A team with World Series aspirations needs a reliable bullpen, and the Phillies are no exception. An incredible performance from Philadelphia’s starting rotation in 2025 often masked inconsistencies from the club’s relief unit, which finished 20th in MLB in both ERA (4.27) and FanGraphs Wins Above Replacement (2.9) after strong