With executives from all 30 teams set to descend on Orlando, Fla., for the annual Winter Meetings, the Hot Stove may be on the verge of heating up. Though some clubs have already made some moves this offseason, every team still has plenty of questions to answer between now and

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The Rule 5 Draft can be a fascinating, if imperfect, process, and you only need to look at last year’s edition to see why. On one hand, the White Sox selected Shane Smith from the Brewers and watched him blossom into an All-Star before finishing with a 3.81 ERA and

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MINNEAPOLIS -- As baseball’s annual Winter Meetings approach, the Twins find themselves in a somewhat unfamiliar position. They’re one of baseball’s most talked-about teams, with trade rumors swirling around virtually all of their most prominent players. Teams attempted to pry right-hander Joe Ryan from Minnesota at last summer’s Trade Deadline.

BALTIMORE -- As the beginning of the Winter Meetings rapidly approaches, it’s easy to identify the largest existing need for the Orioles: starting pitching. Baltimore has its new manager (Craig Albernaz) and most of its coaching staff in place. The O’s have already acquired a slugging corner outfielder (Taylor Ward),

PHILADELPHIA -- Negotiations can turn on a dime. Consider three of the Phillies’ biggest free-agent signings in the past 15 years. The Phils covertly pursued Cliff Lee in December 2010. At least twice, Phillies assistant general manager Scott Proefrock texted his regrets to Lee’s agent, Derek Braunecker, because of stalemates.

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

Kyle Schwarber to the Reds? Paul Skenes to the Yankees? Is the Phillies window wide open, or closing quickly? With Hot Stove season in full swing, MLB.com senior national reporter Mark Feinsand answered questions from fans during a Reddit AMA, just a few days before the baseball industry heads to

On Wednesday, MLB.com Rangers beat reporter Kennedi Landry held an Ask Me Anything on Reddit with Rangers fans at r/TexasRangers ahead of baseball’s annual Winter Meetings next week. This mailbag features questions and answers from there. The full AMA can be read here: https://www.reddit.com/r/TexasRangers/comments/1pckafo/ama\with\beat\reporter\kennedi_landry/ Questions and responses have been lightly

HOUSTON -- The Astros have made their share of big news at the Winter Meetings throughout the years, with some of the team's most impactful players coming and going during baseball's annual swap meet. So let’s take a look at the biggest Winter Meetings transactions in Astros history: 1. Dec.

KANSAS CITY -- The Winter Meetings are baseball’s annual gathering in the offseason, held at rotating locations every December, and include events like the MLB Draft Lottery, the Rule 5 Draft and more. League, team officials and industry people convene to talk about the sport and its advancement. But it’s

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The Yankees had the best outfield in baseball in 2025. Here's how they can do it again in 2026. The Bronx Bombers are pretty close already. Aaron Judge is Aaron Judge. And Trent Grisham is back after accepting the qualifying offer. But with the Winter Meetings set for next week,

CHICAGO -- Two seasons into Craig Counsell’s time in the managerial seat on the North Side, Cubs fans have undoubtedly grown accustomed to how he avoids labels with the team’s pitchers. Whether in the rotation or bullpen, Counsell leans on the phrase “out-getters” to sidestep traditional job titles. “You know

TORONTO -- It’s a new tradition for the Blue Jays. Each trip to the MLB Winter Meetings has its own main character. Two years ago in Nashville, Tenn., it was Shohei Ohtani. Shrouded in secrecy and speaking to us via Zoom from Parts Unknown, Ross Atkins and the Blue Jays

ATLANTA -- The Braves have been quiet since making a stir on the evening of Nov. 19 with the re-signing of closer Raisel Iglesias and the acquisition of utility man Mauricio Dubón. They strengthened their bullpen and possibly found their shortstop with these moves. But with the Winter Meetings set

More than most teams, the Orioles love participating in the Rule 5 Draft. From 2006-20, not a year went by without the O’s making at least one selection, a stretch that stood out as one of the most active in recent memory. Some of those picks turned into longtime regulars,