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The biggest surprises of the offseason (so far!)

February 6, 2026

It has been a wild winter, featuring significant swings, crazy conditions and unpredictable outcomes. But enough about the weather. Let’s talk baseball.

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

Goldschmidt returning to Yankees on 1-year deal (source)

February 6, 2026

Veteran first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is returning to the Yankees on a one-year deal, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. The club has not confirmed the agreement.

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

Red Sox may be eyeing another big move before Spring Training

LATEST FREE AGENT & TRADE RUMORS
February 6, 2026

We're keeping track of all the latest free agent and trade rumors.

Mexico Red joins Mexico Green in advancing to Caribbean Series final

2:15 AM EST

GUADALAJARA, Mexico -- The 68th Caribbean Series will not have a repeat champion, as the Dominican Republic’s Leones del Escogido -- champions of the tournament last year at Mexicali, Mexico -- were eliminated by Tomateros de Culiacán (Mexico Green), 9-4, on Friday afternoon at Estadio Panamericano de Béisbol in the

Play Daily Walkoff: Trivia about your favorite team, 7 days a week

February 5, 2026

Major League Baseball announced on Thursday the launch of Daily Walkoff, an officially licensed daily trivia game built for baseball fans everywhere. Daily Walkoff challenges fans to test their knowledge of MLB teams and players through fast, team-specific trivia puzzles. Players select an MLB team and sort player tiles into

How might Tigers' rotation pan out after Skubal-Valdez 1-2 punch?

February 6, 2026

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One intriguing prospect from each team who can make a run at an Opening Day spot

@SamDykstraMiLB
February 6, 2026

Frosty weather may be gripping much of the nation, but Spring Training is right around the corner. Players start officially reporting to camps next week and the exhibition schedule kicks off with seven games on Feb. 20. To further whet your appetite, we're going to highlight an interesting prospect from

A's claim versatile utility man Ibáñez off waivers

February 6, 2026

The A's added some infield depth on Friday by claiming Andy Ibáñez off waivers from the Dodgers. To make room for Ibáñez on the 40-man roster, the A's designated Max Schuemann for assignment.

Could Domínguez start season in Triple-A? 'We have a long time to go'

February 6, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. -- At-bats grew scarce for Jasson Domínguez after the All-Star break last year, prompting an internal Yankees debate: Would his development be better served by a return to the Minor Leagues? General manager Brian Cashman has acknowledged that he considered optioning Domínguez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre during the second

Dodgers DFA left-hander Banda after re-claiming C Rortvedt

@sonjamchen
February 6, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers parted ways with one fan favorite to make room for another, designating lefty reliever Anthony Banda for assignment and claiming catcher Ben Rortvedt off waivers from the Reds on Friday. Banda, 32, bounced around the Majors earlier in his career, making appearances for seven big

After Teasley's passing, Greason is last living player from Negro League era

@Spokes_Murphy
February 6, 2026

Bill Greason’s life is one of a kind. He grew up across the street from Martin Luther King Jr. in 1930s Atlanta. Greason served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and witnessed the raising of the American flag on Iwo Jima in 1945. He made it as

Rays acquire Mesa Jr. from Marlins to join outfield competition

February 6, 2026

The Rays’ overhauled outfield mix added another new player on Friday afternoon. Tampa Bay acquired Victor Mesa Jr. in a trade with Miami that sent infielder Angel Brachi to the Marlins. The Rays also designated infielder Brett Wisely for assignment to make room for Mesa on their 40-man roster.

Healthy, confident Sandy bringing a new mindset into '26 season

February 6, 2026

MIAMI -- Sandy Alcantara will be among the Marlins pitchers and catchers reporting for Spring Training on Wednesday in Jupiter, Fla. While the Marlins did deal right-hander Edward Cabrera and left-hander Ryan Weathers over the offseason, they did not move Alcantara. Instead, after a year’s worth of rumors, he is

MLB opens doors to future baseball leaders on National Girls & Women In Sports Day

@elizmuratore
February 6, 2026

NEW YORK -- Every year, National Girls and Women In Sports Day recognizes trailblazing women in the sports world. But a crucial part of this annual celebration is to show young girls and women that they can become the next wave of trailblazers, and to help them along in that

Veteran Barlow joins Athletics' late-inning bullpen mix (source)

February 6, 2026

Ahead of the report date for pitchers and catchers at Spring Training next week, the Athletics added another veteran to their bullpen mix by signing right-hander Scott Barlow to a one-year deal, a source told MLB.com on Friday. The club has not confirmed the deal. Barlow, 33, posted a 4.21

Buck Martinez retires after legendary Blue Jays broadcast career

February 6, 2026

TORONTO -- In May 1981, Buck Martinez felt like his days in baseball were at the end of the line. Just designated for assignment by the Brewers and faced with filling an afternoon in May for the first time in his adult life, he went for a run. When he

10 stats and facts to know about the '26 Classic rosters

February 5, 2026

The 2026 World Baseball Classic is less than a month away. On Thursday night, we found out the 30-man rosters for each of the 20 federations that will take part in the epic tournament. With so many names, there’s plenty of context to dig into, setting the stage for what

Top prospects in the World Baseball Classic

@RobTnova24
February 5, 2026

The full rosters for the 2026 World Baseball Classic were revealed Thursday on MLB Network, so let's take a deeper dive into the top young talent who will be representing their roots on the world stage in a few weeks. There will be 30 prospects from organizational Top 30 Prospects

Top Draft prospects highlight Golden Spikes Preseason Watch List

February 6, 2026

Stephen Strasburg won it. So did Kris Bryant and Adley Rutschman. More recently, guys like Dylan Crews and Charlie Condon took home the Golden Spikes Award before becoming top-of-the-first-round Draft picks. Last year’s winner, Wehiwa Aloy, went No. 31 overall in the Draft to the Orioles and is now a

Cashman hoping for another Grisham bestseller following Bronx breakout

February 6, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. -- When the Yankees extended a qualifying offer to Trent Grisham in November, general manager Brian Cashman viewed it as a true coin flip, describing it as a “50-50” call. He wouldn’t have been surprised if the outfielder opted to accept or decline. With pitchers and catchers set

The best baseball players born on Feb. 7

February 6, 2026

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Feb. 7. 1) Carney Lansford (1957) When you think of those great Oakland A’s teams of the late 1980s

Reigning MVPs, Cy Youngs among 78 All-Stars on Classic rosters

February 5, 2026

Twenty years ago, the first World Baseball Classic in history began, forever reshaping the global game. Plenty of superstars and future Hall of Famers took the field that year, with Ken Griffey Jr., Ichiro Suzuki, Andruw Jones and Carlos Beltrán (the latter two being elected to the Hall of Fame

Every MLB team's participants in 2026 World Baseball Classic

February 5, 2026

Here are the players in every Major League organization that have been included on the rosters for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.