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Brewers Acquire Infielder/Outfielder Jett Williams and Right-Handed Pitcher Brandon Sproat From Mets

Send Right-Handed Pitchers Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers to New York
January 21, 2026

MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired infielder/outfielder Jett Williams and right-handed pitcher Brandon Sproat from the New York Mets in exchange for right-handed pitchers Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers. The announcement was made by President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Matt Arnold. "Jett and Brandon are two of

Phillies Single-Game Tickets for 2026 Season Go On Sale Thursday, January 22

A first look at 2026 player giveaways, promotions, and special events leading up to MLB All-Star Week and America 250 celebrations
January 21, 2026

The Phillies announced that single-game tickets for the 2026 regular season at Citizens Bank Park will go on sale to the public on Thursday, January 22, at 10:00 a.m., at phillies.com. Note: Tickets for Opening Day presented by Nemours Children’s Health will be available only through a Three-Game Ticket Pack.

Cardinals Great Yadier Molina To Re-Join Team As Special Assistant To President of Baseball Operations

January 21, 2026

ST. LOUIS, MO., January 21, 2026 – The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that Cardinals great and two-time World Series Champion Yadier Molina is re-joining the team as a Special Assistant to President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom. “We are happy to welcome Yadi back to the Cardinals organization,” stated

Game times announced for 2026 regular season, Spring Training & Spring Breakout games

2026 Regular Season Features Opening Night Contest, Mexico City Series in April, “Rivalry Weekend” in May, and Returns to Field of Dreams and Williamsport in August; Spring Training Games Begin Feb. 20th; World Baseball Classic Exhibition Games Held March 3rd-4th; Spring Breakout Played March 19th-22nd; Dominican Republic National Team to Host Two-Game Exhibition Series Against the Detroit Tigers in Santo Domingo on March 3rd-4th
January 21, 2026

Major League Baseball on Wednesday announced start times for its entire 2026 calendar of games, including the regular season, Spring Training and the third annual Spring Breakout. The 2026 Spring Training slate will officially begin on Friday, February 20th in Arizona and Florida before a full schedule of Cactus and

Padres Announce 2026 Player Development & Minor League Coaching Staffs

January 21, 2026

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres have announced their Player Development and Minor League coaching staffs for the 2026 season.

Red Sox Agree to Five-Year Contract with Left-Handed Pitcher Ranger Suárez

January 21, 2026

BOSTON, MA—The Boston Red Sox today signed left-handed pitcher Ranger Suárez to a five-year contract through the 2030 season with a mutual option for 2031. Boston’s 40-man roster is now at 40. Suárez, 30, made 26 starts for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2025, going 12-8 with a 3.20 ERA (56

Red Sox Acquire Minor League Catcher Nate Baez from Minnesota Twins

January 21, 2026

BOSTON, MA—The Boston Red Sox today acquired minor league catcher Nate Baez from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for infielder Tristan Gray. Boston’s 40-man roster is now at 39. Baez, 24, hit .278 (94-for-338) with a .794 OPS in 96 games during 2025 for High-A Cedar Rapids (45 games) and

Statements Regarding the Elections of Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones to the Baseball Hall of Fame

January 20, 2026

JANUARY 20, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE STATEMENTS REGARDING THE ELECTIONS OF CARLOS BELTRÁN AND ANDRUW JONES TO THE BASEBALL HALL OF FAME STATEMENTS ON CARLOS BELTRÁN FROM YANKEES SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER BRIAN CASHMAN: “Carlos was an incredible all-around talent on the field, and the back of his

Mariners Announce Minor League Coaching Staffs for 2026 Season

Tacoma Rainiers, Arkansas Travelers, Everett AquaSox, Inland Empire 66ers, and rookie level affiliates announce coaching staffs
January 20, 2026

SEATTLE – The Mariners today announced their minor league coaching staffs for the 2026 season. “We are excited and proud to announce our affiliate staffs for the upcoming season,” said Mariners Director of Player Development Justin Toole. “From our ACL and DSL teams all the way up to Tacoma, we

Rangers Sign RHP Jakob Junis

RHP Dom Hamel designated for assignment
January 20, 2026

Arlington, Texas — The Texas Rangers today announced the following transactions:

  • Right-handed pitcher Jakob Junis signed to a one-year Major League contract covering the 2026 season.
  • Right-handed pitcher Dom Hamel designated for assignment. The 33-year-old Junis (pronounced ‘JOO-nis’) was on Cleveland’s active roster for all of 2025, going

Mariners Agree to Terms with RHP Bryce Miller on 2026 Contract with Club Option for 2027

Mariners have now agreed to terms with all seven arbitration eligible players for the 2026 season
January 20, 2026

SEATTLE – Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Justin Hollander announced today the Mariners have agreed to terms with RHP Bryce Miller on a 2026 contract with a club option for 2027. The Mariners have now agreed to terms with all seven of their arbitration

Long Home Named Official Roofing Company of the Boston Red Sox

Historic New England brands unite around shared values of trust, craftsmanship, and long-standing community commitment
January 20, 2026

BOSTON, MA — Long Home, a family-owned home improvement company serving homeowners across New England, today announced a new partnership with the Boston Red Sox, becoming the Official Roofing Company of the Boston Red Sox. The partnership brings together two organizations deeply rooted in New England communities, each built on

Pirates Announce Seven Additional Non-Roster Invitees

January 16, 2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced that catcher Omar Alfonzo, right-handed pitcher Noah Davis, right-handed pitcher Chris Devenski (pronounced “deh-VEHN-ski”), infielder Duce Gourson, infielder/outfielder Konnor Griffin, infielder Termarr Johnson and catcher Shawn Ross will attend 2026 Major League camp as non-roster invitees. Alfonzo hit a combined .243 (98-for-404) with 18 doubles,

Texas Rangers Announce On-Sale Date for 2026 Single-Game Tickets & Details Regarding Fan Fest presented by Comerica Bank

Single-game tickets for 2026 Rangers home games at Globe Life Field will be available for purchase beginning at 10:00 a.m. CT on Tuesday, January 20
January 16, 2026

Arlington, Texas — The Texas Rangers today announced that single-game tickets for the club’s 2026 regular season will go on sale beginning at 10:00 a.m. CT on Tuesday, January 20. Tickets to all home games, excluding the home opener against the Cincinnati Reds on April 3, will be available for

Cardinals Announce 12 International Signings For 2026 Period

Eight Position Players & Four Pitchers Among Today’s Signees
January 15, 2026

ST. LOUIS, Mo., January 15, 2026 – The St. Louis Cardinals announced today the signing of 12 free-agent players representing the Dominican Republic and Venezuela on the first day of Major League Baseball’s international signing period for 2026. Five outfielders, four pitchers, two infielders, and one catcher were among the

Yankees Re-Sign RHP Paul Blackburn

January 15, 2026

JANUARY 15, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YANKEES RE-SIGN RHP PAUL BLACKBURN The New York Yankees today announced that they have re-signed right-handed pitcher Paul Blackburn to a one-year Major League contract. Blackburn, 32, went 0-3 with one save and a 6.23 ERA (39.0IP, 47H, 29R/27ER, 12BB, 34K, 6HR) in 15

GUARDIANS SIGN 22 PLAYERS TO OPEN 2026 INTERNATIONAL SIGNING PERIOD

January 15, 2026

CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Guardians today signed 22 international amateur free agents to open the 2026 signing period. Among the club’s signings, SS Svert Reinoso headlined the group and ranks among the top players in Latin America, slotting in at No. 37 per MLB.com’s Top 50 International Prospects Rankings.

Brewers Sign 22 International Free Agents

January 15, 2026

MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Brewers today announced the signing of 22 international free agents on the first day of the 2026 international signing period. “Today is a proud day for our international scouting staff and is the first step toward the Major Leagues for our 22 signees,” said Director of

Mariners Announce 5 International Signings

Seattle’s class is highlighted by outfielders Gregory Pio and Juan Rijo, both top 35 prospects in the 2026 international class according to MLB Pipeline
January 15, 2026

SEATTLE – Seattle Mariners Senior Director of International Scouting Frankie Thon Jr. today announced the following international signings:

  • Juan Rijo, OF, Dominican Republic (MLB Pipeline’s No. 12 overall prospect in 2026 international class)
  • Gregory Pio, OF, Dominican Republic (MLB Pipeline’s No. 32 overall prospect in 2026 international class)

D-backs Agree to Terms with RHP Taylor Clarke

January 15, 2026

The Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to terms with RHP Taylor Clarke on a 1-year contract. To make room on the 40-man roster, RHP Gus Varland was designated for assignment. The D-backs’ 40-man roster is at 40. RHP Taylor Clarke │ 32 years old │ R/R │ 6-4, 210 │ MLB Bio

Giants sign three international amateur players

Signing class led by top prospect on MLB.com
January 15, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Giants announced the signings of three international prospects today, including two from Venezuela and one from Mexico. The 2026 signing class is highlighted by IF Luis Hernández, the top-ranked international amateur according to MLB.com. Hernández, who will play the 2026 season at 17 years

2026 National Baseball Hall of Fame election results exclusively announced

January 15, 2026

The Leadoff Spot, Hot Stove, MLB Now and MLB Tonight to anchor nine hours of coverage across Tuesday, Jan. 20 MLB Now Live from Cooperstown with Brian Kenny, Jon Morosi and Jayson Stark this Tuesday, Jan. 20 and Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 2 p.m. ET Newly-elected Hall of Famers to

Texas Rangers & Delaware North to Host 2026 Seasonal Job Fair at Globe Life Field on Saturday, February 7

Job fair to take place inside ballpark from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Visit rangers.com/jobs for more information
January 15, 2026

Arlington, Texas — The Texas Rangers Baseball Club and its exclusive concessionaire Delaware North Sportservice are partnering to host a hiring event for 2026 seasonal positions at Globe Life Field and Choctaw Stadium on Saturday, February 7th. The hiring event will take place at Globe Life Field from 10:00 a.m.

First workout dates and Photo Days announced for 2026 Spring Training

January 14, 2026

Following are the first workout dates, subject to change, both for pitchers and catchers and full squads of the 30 Major League Clubs for 2026 Spring Training. First is a listing for American League and National League Clubs, followed by a listing by Grapefruit League and the Cactus League affiliation.