These 12 players are on the rise entering '25
The full list of MLB Network's Top 100 Players Right Now for 2025 was unveiled this week. This year's edition featured many players who vaulted up the list from last year and 33 others who were outside of the top 100 in 2024. Let's take a moment to recognize those
Francona sets lofty goal while bonding with Elly
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Elly De La Cruz was waiting on deck to bat against teammate Carson Spiers during Friday's workout when the shortstop heard manager Terry Francona call out to him from behind the fence. "Nunca te rindas," Francona said. De La Cruz turned and flashed a big grin. The
3 contenders who improved their defenses -- and 2 who didn't
You may not think about defense as being quite as important as a blazing fastball or a massive homer, but that doesn’t mean there’s not considerable value in it. After all, last year, five of the top eight fielding teams made the playoffs – and all of the eight weakest
Mookie embracing 'unfinished business' at shortstop
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What is the timeline for Acuña's return to action?
NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Asked what he thinks when he hears he might not rejoin Atlanta’s roster until some point in May, Ronald Acuña Jr. briefly moved his hoodie in front of his face, chuckled and said, “It’s hard. I’m working hard every day. I’m working to be ready for
Back in camp, Stroman says: 'I’m a starter. I won’t pitch in the bullpen'
TAMPA, Fla. -- Teammates greeted Marcus Stroman with hugs and backslaps inside the Yankees' clubhouse on Friday morning, welcoming the veteran right-hander back to camp after a two-day absence amid swirling trade rumors. Stroman quipped that he was “technically early,” referring to a Feb. 22 report date mandated by the
Auburn sophomore opens season with emotional homer after mother's passing
Cade Belyeu is no stranger to home runs. He ended his freshman season with Auburn last May by homering in each of his final four conference games, becoming the first player to homer in four straight SEC games since 2008. He then belted five more roundtrippers in 10 games with
'True superstar' Tucker brings deep playoff experience to Cubs
MESA, Ariz. -- Kyle Tucker has played on the October stage in each of the past six seasons, including running down the final out of the Astros’ World Series triumph over the Phillies three years ago. The new Cubs star plans on continuing his postseason streak with his new ballclub.
Royals reward Ragans with new 3-year contract
SURPRISE, Ariz. – The Royals are giving one of their best young players a big raise, announcing a new three-year contract with starter Cole Ragans on Friday evening. The deal is worth $13.25 million, sources told MLB.com. The Royals bought out two of Ragans’ arbitration years, giving him a three-year
Injuries: Ohtani, Acuña, Nimmo, McCullers, Rendon
Stay up-to-date with all the latest news on injured players across Major League Baseball.
Could Realmuto give LF a shot? 'I'm willing to try anything'
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- J.T. Realmuto has a catcher’s mitt, a first baseman’s mitt and an infielder’s glove. He doesn’t have an outfielder’s glove. He’s never played there. Maybe he finds one this spring. Maybe he doesn’t. It’s early. But Phillies manager Rob Thomson and Realmuto have talked about creative ways
How the Dodgers will manage rotation until Ohtani's return
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The Dodgers reversed course on how they'll configure their rotation to open the season, as president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said Friday that the team will use five starting pitchers until Shohei Ohtani returns to the big league mound. Throughout the offseason, the Dodgers maintained that
O's Bautista has '100% confidence' he'll regain All-Star form
SARASOTA, Fla. -- Get the flickering entrance lights ready at Camden Yards. Cue the “Omar Whistle” from “The Wire” and the anticipatory music that accompanies it. Félix is comin’ (back). It won’t be long before Félix Bautista makes his long-awaited return to the Orioles’ bullpen. The Baltimore crowd will surely
Cards set for Arenado's arrival: 'Operating the whole time as if he's going to be here'
JUPITER, Fla. -- Unquestionably, the Cardinals think they are a more dynamic team with the services of 10-time Gold Glove winner Nolan Arenado continuing to man third base, especially with him coming into the 2025 season motivated and feeling as if he has something to prove. But those Cardinals are
Ichiro plans to give it all back to the Hall
Ichiro Suzuki has given so much to the game of baseball. As he prepares to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, he is ready to give back. Specifically, he is ready to give everything back.
Boone extension could be announced before Opening Day, says Cashman
BRADENTON, Fla. -- The Yankees are actively negotiating an extension with manager Aaron Boone, and a new agreement could be announced before Opening Day, general manager Brian Cashman said on Friday.
Tigers 'will be fine' without Bregman, turn to internal 3B options
LAKELAND, Fla. -- While Tigers pitchers and catchers get in their official Spring Training workouts and throwing sessions this week, the many Detroit position players who have reported early take batting practice on the back fields. It’s a fun time, evidenced by the hollering that teammates do when one of
Out all of last season, Graveman agrees to 1-year deal with D-backs (source)
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- One day after D-backs GM Mike Hazen said he was still in the market for relief pitching, the team agreed to a one-year deal with veteran right-handed reliever Kendall Graveman, a source told MLB.com’s Steve Gilbert. The club has not confirmed the deal, which is worth $1.35
Top 100 Draft prospects star for Vandy on Day 1 of Desert Invitational
College baseball is back, and there's no better place to take in the action on opening weekend than on MLB Network and MLB Digital (MLB.TV, MLB.com and MLB app), which will be carrying the MLB Desert Invitational. Three of the 12 showcase games will also be shown live on MLB
16 stars who could be in line for extensions
Alex Bregman and Nick Pivetta became the latest free agents to find new teams, agreeing to deals Wednesday with the Red Sox and Padres, respectively. A number of free agents remain available, but now that MLB.com’s entire Top 25 free agent list has been taken off the board, it’s time
Unveiling the Top 100 Players Right Now
You know the next MLB season is right around the corner once it becomes time to rank the Top 100 Players Right Now. And that time is here. MLB Network’s production and research team has once again ranked the very best players in the Majors using a formula that differs
Here's the trickle-down effect of Bregman's deal with Red Sox
At last, the wait is over. Just as Spring Training gets underway, Alex Bregman finally has a team: It’s the Boston Red Sox, with whom he agreed to a three-year, $120 million contract late Wednesday night. (The contract has opt-outs after each of the first two years and reportedly includes
Two of 2024's biggest bat speed gainers are now teammates
In the midst of what’s otherwise been a surprisingly subdued winter for the Orioles, there’s at least something interesting to be drawn from Statcast making available 2023 bat tracking data to go along with the previously released 2024 information. Now that there’s more than one season available – 2023, to
Gallo joining White Sox on Minor League deal
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The White Sox agreed to terms on a Minor League contract with outfielder/first baseman Joey Gallo. The non-roster invite for the left-handed hitter brings Chicago's Spring Training camp total to 70 players, with 72 from last Spring Training being the team record.
'Extraordinarily exciting': Big day as Big Woo stares down hitters
PHOENIX -- The smiles and high fives said as much as a scoreboard radar gun could have. Rehabbing Brewers ace Brandon Woodruff faced hitters on Friday for the first time in 16 months and deemed the session a success. “You'll probably see a smile on my face for a lot