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The winning mix that puts Tucker atop this FA class

December 5, 2025

Over the previous three offseasons, the free-agent market has revolved around three unmistakable titans of the sport. Aaron Judge in 2022. Shohei Ohtani in 2023. Juan Soto in 2024. Kyle Tucker doesn’t carry the same towering aura. At the same time, you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who doesn’t view

The 7 most intriguing teams heading into the Winter Meetings

December 5, 2025

As we gear up for the Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla., there are certain teams that will be particularly intriguing to keep tabs on.

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Cubs interested in ace right-hander (report)

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Phillies want Schwarber back. But what will they do if he leaves?

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The Phillies have made re-signing Kyle Schwarber their No. 1 offseason priority. They want him to remain in Philadelphia, and he wants the same. When all is said and done, the feeling is that last season's National League home run leader will continue launching dingers at Citizens Bank Park in

Trade buzz building around Nationals' All-Star lefty

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December 5, 2025

There seems to be plenty of appealing options available for teams looking to add starting pitching via the trade market this offseason. Of course, the Tigers’ Tarik Skubal is at the top of the list and would command the biggest haul, but beneath him you have trade candidates such as

Everything you need to know as Mets execs head to the Winter Meetings

December 5, 2025

This story was excerpted from Anthony DiComo's Mets Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Is Sonny Gray still a high-end starter? Here's what the numbers say

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One of the Red Sox’s priorities this offseason was to secure a No. 2 starter to pair with ace Garrett Crochet. To that end, the club swung a Nov. 25 trade with the Cardinals for Sonny Gray. Skeptics may question whether the Gray trade actually achieved Boston’s goal, considering Gray

Will this AL club continue its busy offseason by landing Tucker?

December 5, 2025

MLB.com is keeping track of the latest news and rumors surrounding Kyle Tucker.

How Dodgers could lay groundwork for three-peat at Winter Meetings

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December 5, 2025

This story was excerpted from Sonja Chen’s Dodgers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Could Red Sox end up with Bichette instead of Bregman?

December 5, 2025

MLB.com is keeping track of the latest news and rumors surrounding Bo Bichette.

Tigers bring back KBO success story Anderson on one-year deal (source)

December 5, 2025

Two seasons after the Tigers got their first look at Drew Anderson in camp, they’re bringing the right-hander back to the states after two dominant seasons in Korea. The Tigers reached agreement with Anderson on a one-year Major League contract, pending a physical, a source told MLB.com. The Tigers have

What to watch at Winter Meetings: Draft Lottery, Rule 5 and more

December 5, 2025

It’s time for the Winter Meetings to set Hot Stove season aflame. This weekend, the baseball world focuses its offseason gaze on Orlando as the Winter Meetings arrive in the Sunshine State on Sunday. While the focus of the Winter Meetings is usually on the Major League happenings, there will

Freeman ribbed by young Blue Jays fans in priceless skit for good cause

December 5, 2025

Here's the video you didn't know you needed this holiday season: Canadian kids calling Freddie Freeman a "hoser." And it's for a good cause, too. Freeman subjected himself to some playful ribbing by young Blue Jays fans on behalf of Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds' annual fundraiser for Toronto's Hospital for

Twins not planning to trade 3 key players (report)

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December 5, 2025

The Twins, who traded 10 players off their big league roster prior to the 2025 Trade Deadline, entered this offseason with three other big-name trade candidates: outfielder Byron Buxton and starting pitchers Joe Ryan and Pablo López. Team president of baseball and business operations Derek Falvey has said repeatedly that

The big change the Red Sox saw in Oviedo 

Righty's return from injury showcased big fastball improvements
December 5, 2025

After a big trade for Sonny Gray, the next NL Central righty the Red Sox have added might seem considerably less interesting, given that new addition Johan Oviedo has spent most of five seasons for St. Louis and Pittsburgh being decidedly unremarkable. You wouldn’t look at a career 4.24 ERA

Top 5 starting pitchers available on free-agent market

December 4, 2025

This winter’s starting-pitching market got off to a strong start when Dylan Cease agreed to a seven-year, $210 million contract with the Blue Jays. That deal took a notable name off the board, but there are still some big-time arms available as teams get ready to head to Orlando, Fla.,

Phils head to Winter Meetings with all eyes on Schwarber, Realmuto

December 5, 2025

PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies can’t stay quiet forever. The Winter Meetings begin next week in Orlando, Fla. So far, the only players they’ve added to the 40-man roster since the end of the World Series are prospects Andrew Painter, Gabriel Rincones Jr. and Alex McFarlane and outfielder Pedro León, whom

The pitcher who was let out of jail, threw a complete game, then went back to jail

December 5, 2025

By 1931, the Marin County court system was sick of dealing with Tony Freitas. Sure, the young pitcher for the Pacific Coast League's Sacramento Senators was becoming a star. He went 19-6 with a 3.24 ERA for the Senators at just 22 years old the year prior. He had already

Judge rounds out legendary quartet at World Cup Final Draw

December 5, 2025

All rise for the FIFA World Cup drawing. Aaron Judge participated in the Final Draw for the 2026 World Cup on Friday in Washington, D.C., along with a trio of legends from the other major sports. The Yankees superstar was joined on stage by football great Tom Brady, basketball great

Skenes hits the seas, joining sailors for his first USO tour

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December 5, 2025

2025 was a year of firsts for Paul Skenes. His first Cy Young Award, his first 200-strikeout season, and now his first USO tour. The Pirates ace and gymnast Livvy Dunne, his girlfriend, recently did their first USO tour aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford and the USS Mahan, meeting

These 6 prospects for the '26 Draft are on the rise

December 5, 2025

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Castellanos on trade rumors: 'Whatever happens is going to happen'

December 5, 2025

PHILADELPHIA -- For now, Nick Castellanos is still a Phillie. Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski told reporters last month at the GM Meetings in Las Vegas that a “change of scenery” might be beneficial for Castellanos, whom the Phils have tried to trade in each of the previous

Yaz? Geno? Finding free agents that fit Bucs' needs

@AlexJStumpf
December 5, 2025

So far this offseason, most of the talk around the Pirates has been … just that. Talk. They’ve been connected to some big names and have the flexibility to be a player this winter, but like 20-something other teams, it’s been mostly quiet so far. Next week is a prime

Draft Inbox: College RHPs? Projection for No. 1 Cholowsky?

December 5, 2025

Our 2026 Draft Top 100 list is freshly minted and we don’t know about you, but we can’t wait for next year’s amateur season to start so we can see how all these talented Draft hopefuls perform. For now, though, we can answer your questions about them, about the list,

Could Miller move to rotation? That and more Padres questions

December 5, 2025

On Wednesday, Padres beat reporter AJ Cassavell conducted an AMA (ask me anything) on Reddit. You can read the full transcript here. But these are the highlights (edited lightly for clarity and brevity): Have you heard anything about Mason Miller and David Morgan being moved into the rotation? And what