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Red Sox finalize 1-year deal with Kiner-Falefa

@jared_greenspan
12:05 PM EST

BOSTON -- Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow continued to revamp his infield by agreeing to a one-year deal with veteran Isiah Kiner-Falefa, the team announced on Tuesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but a source told MLB.com that the contract is for $6 million. Right-hander Tanner

Taking a first crack at Pirates' potential Opening Day roster

@jared_greenspan
February 9, 2026

On the heels of their seventh straight losing season, the Pirates emerged as one of the busiest teams in the offseason, hoping to fortify their roster and sculpt a playoff contender around Paul Skenes. Pittsburgh brought in several veteran bats to strengthen a league-worst offense, while also adding a few

Which teams have the best 1-2 punches atop their rotations? 

@jared_greenspan
February 6, 2026

The Tigers made an unexpected splash on Wednesday, agreeing with left-hander Framber Valdez on a three-year, $115 million contract. The move is significant for a club with lofty expectations on the heels of a crushing postseason exit last October. On paper, pairing Valdez with Tarik Skubal gives the Tigers one

Prior looking forward to seeing 'full version of Shohei' in 2026

@jared_greenspan
February 6, 2026

Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior is excited to see what he’s calling a “full version” of Shohei Ohtani in 2026. “Last year, it was obviously a very unique year,” Prior said during Friday’s edition of Dodgers Territory. “He was coming off Tommy John, and then he had the shoulder injury

Why a pitcher with 4 MLB starts could be Dodgers' X-factor 

@jared_greenspan
February 1, 2026

It’s not exactly a secret that the Dodgers, set to embark on a quest for baseball’s first three-peat since the Yankees in 1998-2000, have an embarrassment of riches. That is especially true in their starting rotation, which FanGraphs projects to be the second-best unit in the Majors in 2026. If

Astros land Teng in trade with SF as they continue to revamp pitching staff

Reliever Cosgrove coming in on Minor League deal (source)
@jared_greenspan
January 29, 2026

HOUSTON -- The Astros acquired right-handed pitcher Kai-Wei Teng in a trade with the Giants in exchange for Minor League catcher Jancel Villarroel on Thursday. Right-hander J.P. France was designated for assignment to make room for Teng on the 40-man roster.

Friedman on stress of Game 3: 'I may or may not have spiked a barstool'

@jared_greenspan
January 29, 2026

As it turns out, Andrew Friedman is just like the rest of us. The 2025 World Series will go down as one of the best of all time, as the Dodgers and Blue Jays traded haymakers into the 11th inning of Game 7. The stress of the Fall Classic didn’t

The top two remaining FA bats are polar opposites

Eugenio Suárez and Luis Arraez have one thing in common: They're still available
@jared_greenspan
January 23, 2026

At the start of the offseason, 15 position players appeared on the top 30 free-agent list crafted by MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. In the wake of a free-agent frenzy that saw Kyle Tucker head to Hollywood, Bo Bichette land in Queens and Cody Bellinger re-up in the Bronx, only two of

Breaking down where Red Sox's 3 young phenoms stand entering '26

@jared_greenspan
January 22, 2026

MLB Pipeline will reveal its preseason list of the Top 100 Prospects on Friday, which means it's a convenient time to look back on the release of last year's list, when the Red Sox touted some of the best high-end young talent in baseball. Heading into the 2025 season, Boston's

4 remaining questions for the Mets after signing Bo Bichette 

@jared_greenspan
January 17, 2026

The Mets’ pivot after losing out on the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes was as swift as it was unexpected. Less than 15 hours after Tucker agreed to a four-year, $240 million contract with the Dodgers, New York agreed to a three-year, $126 million contract with Bo Bichette, a source told MLB.com’s

Mets miss out on Tucker after he chooses Dodgers (source)

@jared_greenspan
January 16, 2026

In the end, the Mets' offer to Kyle Tucker wasn't quite enough, but it didn't take them long to make a different big-time move. New York reportedly extended Tucker a four-year contract offer worth $220 million, but the free agent right fielder ultimately chose an offer from the Dodgers worth

How the Mets might pivot after losing Kyle Tucker sweepstakes

@jared_greenspan
January 16, 2026

An anxious few days in the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes came to an end late Thursday night, and the result was not the one the Mets were hoping for. Tucker -- a four-time All-Star and the unquestioned best player on the free-agent market -- signed a four-year, $240 million contract with

Breaking down the Mets' Big 3 rookie pitchers 

@jared_greenspan
January 14, 2026

As the Mets look toward the upcoming season, they are prepared to lean on a group of up-and-coming young hurlers. President of baseball operations David Stearns said as much at the Winter Meetings back in December. "Certainly, over the course of the year, we are going to expect significant contributions

How Edward Cabrera gives the Cubs' rotation a new look

@jared_greenspan
January 9, 2026

The Cubs have been rather forthcoming about their desire to acquire impact starting pitching, with Jed Hoyer, the club’s president of baseball operations, calling it the focus of their offseason back at the GM Meetings in November. On Wednesday, Chicago completed its pursuit by acquiring 27-year-old righty Edward Cabrera from

Kurtz and then ... ? Ranking the top 25 rookies of 2025

@jared_greenspan
January 4, 2026

Impact rookies certainly left their mark on the 2025 season. Nick Kurtz made history with an iconic four-homer game, on top of one of the best debut seasons we’ve ever seen. Trey Yesavage emerged as a bona fide postseason hero, as did Roki Sasaki and Cam Schlittler. From triple-digit heat

The mid-year adjustments that could prime Alvarez for a big '26

@jared_greenspan
January 2, 2026

Francisco Alvarez is a key part of the Mets' plan to replace the production of Pete Alonso and Brandon Nimmo, casualties of the club's offseason roster overhaul. The expectation is that the 24-year-old Alvarez can build off the strides that he made late last season, following a month-long stint at

10 teams with plenty to do in the new year 

@jared_greenspan and @Theo_DeRosa
January 1, 2026

It’s a new year, and a new season is in sight. Spring Training begins Feb. 20, leaving only 50 days until MLB clubs take the field for the first time in 2026. That means the offseason is starting to wind down -- even though plenty of teams with their sights

Soderstrom agrees to A's-record 7-year, $86 million deal

@jared_greenspan
December 29, 2025

Tyler Soderstrom received a gift on Christmas -- but it was one that he earned. Following a breakout season in 2025, Soderstrom agreed to a seven-year extension with the A's, which was made official on Monday. Terms of the deal were not announced, but a source told MLB.com that it's

Brewers remain confident in Ortiz's upside -- and numbers explain why

@jared_greenspan
December 29, 2025

MILWAUKEE -- The Joey Ortiz era began so well for the Brewers, who remain committed to the 27-year-old shortstop and confident he’ll hit enough to be an all-around contributor at the most important position on the infield. Acquired by Milwaukee along with left-hander DL Hall in the Feb. 1, 2024,

Ranking 20 fantastic finishes from 2025

@jared_greenspan and @ssc627
December 28, 2025

There isn't exactly a formula for a really good baseball game. That said, there is one thing a lot of all-time classic ballgames have in common, and that's a really good ending. Walk-offs get much of the glory in this department. A walk-off home run is, after all, baseball's mic

What do these legends have left in the tank on mound?

@jared_greenspan
December 21, 2025

One day, Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer will likely be first-ballot Hall of Famers. But here’s some free advice for the folks in Cooperstown: Don’t bother prepping those plaques any time soon. Verlander, who will turn 43 in February, intends to play next season and possibly even beyond that, as

Cardinals sign righty Dustin May to 1-year deal

@jared_greenspan and @JohnDenton555
December 17, 2025

ST. LOUIS -- A Cardinals team hoping to supplement its young pitching staff with an experienced veteran has signed 6-foot-6 right-hander Dustin May to a one-year deal with a mutual option for 2027, the club announced Wednesday. Financial terms of the deal were not announced. “It’s exciting to add someone

MLB spreads holiday cheer, 'great memories' with kids in need

@jared_greenspan
December 14, 2025

NEW YORK -- Major League Baseball shared the true holiday spirit on Friday afternoon, as volunteers from the MLB Together initiative spent time with the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club in the Flatbush neighborhood in Brooklyn, N.Y. It’s the second consecutive year that volunteers traveled to a local Boys

The rare skill these left-handed FA sluggers share 

@jared_greenspan
December 7, 2025

The three best left-handed hitters on the free-agent market all have something in common. Cody Bellinger, Kyle Schwarber, and Kyle Tucker are all in line for nine-figure contracts. They’re all ex-Cubs, too, and multi-time All-Stars. But the real similarity is their ability to crush left-handed pitching.

These 4 free-agent outfielders could help Guards' issues vs. lefties

@jared_greenspan and @tim_stebbins
December 4, 2025

CLEVELAND -- It’s no secret that the Guardians’ top focus this offseason is on how to improve an offense that struggled in 2025. That will remain in the spotlight next week, during the MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla., from Monday-Wednesday. Specifically, adding a right-handed-hitting outfielder this winter continues to