There is no doubt about the top free-agent starting pitcher available this winter: Tarik Skubal, a two-time Cy Young Award winner whose elite stuff remained intact following a remarkably quick return from in-season elbow surgery. But the identity of the next-best starter is far less clear, adding uncertainty to the

The 2026 Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners were announced Sunday, and for the second year in a row, there was almost a whole team’s worth of first-time winners. Just like in 2025, nine players took home their first Gold Gloves this year. The D-backs and Red Sox, meanwhile, tied for

The 2026 finalists for the Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Awards, the Manager of the Year Awards, the Cy Young Awards, the Relief Pitcher of the Year Awards and the Most Valuable Player Awards will be announced on Monday night at 6 p.m. ET on MLB Network. (The Relief

MLB.com is keeping track of the latest news and rumors surrounding free agent Tarik Skubal.

BALTIMORE -- Two longtime Orioles players are becoming free agents for the first time. First baseman Ryan Mountcastle's 2027 team option worth $7.5 million is being declined, per a source, while outfielder Heston Kjerstad has cleared outright waivers and is entering free agency, according to another source. The club has

The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced the Contemporary Baseball Era ballot for managers, executives and umpires on Monday, and the list of individuals up for election is a who’s who of managers and executives who made significant contributions to the game dating back to the late 20th century. A

Free agent Brandon Lowe was a finalist for an NL Gold Glove Award at second base for his work with the Pirates in 2026, along with winner Brice Turang and JJ Wetherholt, two of the more elite defenders in baseball. It almost doesn't matter that he didn't win. Simply to

With the postseason behind us and the hot stove ready to burn, we're taking a closer look at some of the most prominent players eligible for free agency. Name: Jake Bauers Position: First baseman/Outfielder Team: Milwaukee Brewers Age (as of Opening Day 2027): 31 2026 stats: 144 games, .266/.389/.484 (.874

The Cubs have reached agreement on a one-year, $2 million contract with right-handed reliever Jacob Webb, a source told MLB.com's Jordan Bastian on Monday. It includes a $4 million club option for 2028 with a $500,000 buyout. The club has not confirmed the deal. Webb made a team-leading 68 appearances

With the 2026 season behind us and the Hot Stove ready to burn, we're taking a closer look at some of the most prominent players eligible for free agency. Name: Freddy Peralta Position: Right-handed pitcher Team: Tampa Bay Rays Age (as of Opening Day 2027): 30 2026 stats: 10-11, 4.42

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The Pirates have extended second baseman Brandon Lowe the $23.15 million qualifying offer to remain with the club in 2027. The club has not made an official announcement regarding the offer. It’s just the third time since the inception of the qualifying offer in 2012 that Pittsburgh has chosen to

One of the biggest dominoes of the MLB offseason has fallen, adding a massive free agent bat to a pool that is relatively light on them. Superstar infielder Teruaki Sato, who plays for The Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball, has been made available via the posting process as of

Here's a quick rundown of the latest MLB rumors and free-agent news.

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CHICAGO – Infielder Graham Pauley was claimed off waivers by the White Sox from Miami on Monday, while left-handed pitcher Ky Bush and outfielder Junior Pérez were outrighted to Triple-A Charlotte by the team. These moves decreased the White Sox 40-man roster to 39. Pauley, 26, slashed .211/.257/.373 with nine

Upon the end of the World Series, all eyes turn to 2027, and free agency will start grabbing headlines before we know it. Free agency can often be a slow burn that creeps along for months, but the expiration of the current collective bargaining agreement on Dec. 1 could have

The interactions aren’t new to Mari Villalobos. But they are impressive every time for the United Service Organizations (USO) Senior Director of Global Entertainment Relations. Late last month, Villalobos accompanied Paul Skenes and girlfriend Livvy Dunne to Japan to visit with service members and military families. It’s the second straight

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres are bringing back three key lefty options in their bullpen, after a flurry of moves on Sunday. Yuki Matsui and Wandy Peralta have exercised their player options for the 2027 season, while Kyle Hart had his club option picked up. Those moves give the Padres

Right-handed pitcher Hiromi Itoh was officially posted by the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball. The 29-year-old Itoh was widely expected to be posted this offseason. He has thrown 1,000 2/3 innings for the Fighters since he debuted in 2021 and struck out 902 batters with a 2.92

Jerry Koosman, perhaps the best left-handed pitcher in Mets history, passed away on Sunday. He was 83 years old. During his 12 years with New York from 1967-78, Koosman won 140 games, posted a 3.09 ERA and had a 21-win season in '76. Starting in 1968, Koosman teamed with Tom

BOSTON – The impenetrable trio of defenders that created highlight-reel plays all season for the Red Sox has resulted in the club having three Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners for the first time since 2018. At third base, Caleb Durbin captured his first Gold Glove in just his second MLB

While the smell of champagne is likely still lingering in the Brewers' clubhouse at Tropicana Field, the baseball world is already looking ahead to another busy offseason. Twenty-eight other teams have been formulating plans to put themselves in position to be where the Brewers and Rays were this week: the

BOSTON -- The Red Sox will have their ace setup man back in the fold for next season, announcing on Sunday they had picked up right-hander Garrett Whitlock's $8.25 million option. Whitlock and closer Aroldis Chapman have formed a nearly impenetrable back end of the bullpen for Boston the past

PHOENIX -- Defense is something the Diamondbacks have always prided themselves on under manager Torey Lovullo, and once again, they have the Gold Gloves to show for it. Three Diamondbacks players were awarded National League Rawlings Gold Glove Awards on Sunday: catcher Gabriel Moreno, right fielder Corbin Carroll and shortstop