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As finalists submit offers, Tucker decision could come today

9:45 AM EST

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

International signing period is open! Here's where top prospects are going

@JesseABorek
9:04 PM EST

Today's opening of the international signing period means amateur prospects from across the world can officially put pen to paper and call themselves professional ballplayers. It’s a testament to years of hard work not only for the players, but their families, their coaches and the extensive network of scouts and

Why did Bregman change his number? No. 3 has a nicer ring to it

4:16 PM EST

CHICAGO -- Alex Bregman has made a statement with the number he has donned on his uniform throughout his baseball career. That continued on Thursday morning, when the star third baseman tried on his new Cubs jersey at Wrigley Field, showing off No. 3 as his new digit during his

With Suárez off the board, let's break down the remaining FA starters

2:45 PM EST

With Ranger Suárez on his way to the Red Sox, the focus turns to the rest of the starting pitching market. Once finalized, Suárez’s five-year, $130 million deal will make him the fourth free-agent starter to exceed $50 million in guaranteed money this offseason, joining Dylan Cease with the Blue

The latest on Skubal's trade market as potential arb hearing looms

January 14, 2026

Tarik Skubal and the Tigers made big news last week when they were unable to settle on a contract for 2026, exchanging arbitration figures that showed a massive gap between the two sides.

Yanks officially bring back Blackburn on 1-year deal 

6:12 PM EST

The Yankees and right-hander Paul Blackburn have agreed on a one-year, $2 million contract to keep him in the Bronx, the club announced on Thursday. The deal, which was first reported Dec. 20, includes incentives of $100,000 for reaching 80, 90, 100, 110 and 120 innings pitched, a source told

'Dream big': MLB Network's Hot Stove airs live from DREAM Series

5:03 PM EST

The MLB DREAM Series, a collaboration between Major League Baseball and USA Baseball that has taken place over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend since 2017, has served as a major stepping stone for some of the best young talent in the game today. From established Major League stars

D-backs continue to fortify bullpen, reunite with Clarke on 1-year deal 

6:19 PM EST

The Diamondbacks added to their bullpen Thursday, signing free-agent right-hander Taylor Clarke to a one-year, $1.5 million deal with incentives that could lift it to just over $2 million. Clarke, 32, was originally drafted by the Diamondbacks in the third round in 2015 and appeared in 78 games (20 starts)

Rockies agree to deal with 2024 All-Star utility man Willi Castro (report)

@ByJasonFoster
3:44 PM EST

The Rockies have come to an agreement on a two-year free agent contract with utility man Willi Castro, according to a report from MLB Network insider Jon Heyman on Thursday. The club has not confirmed the move. Castro enters his age-29 season coming off a down year that was split

What's next for Red Sox after landing Suárez?

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9:06 AM EST

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Giants to retire Kent's No. 21 during HOF summer celebration

7:44 PM EST

A big summer is in store for Jeff Kent. On July 26, the former Giants second baseman will head to Cooperstown, N.Y., where he’ll be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. A month later, he’ll travel to San Francisco for another special honor. The Giants announced Thursday that

How about a Kershaw-Ohtani face-off in Classic? The lefty hopes not

@sonjamchen
2:25 PM EST

LOS ANGELES -- Months removed from a storybook ending to his big league career, one of the greatest pitchers of his generation is coming out for an encore. Clayton Kershaw will represent the U.S. in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, Team USA announced on Thursday. This will mark the Dodgers

Following his father's footsteps, Weathers gets his own shot in pinstripes

4:12 PM EST

Ryan Weathers wasn’t born yet when his father, David, won the 1996 World Series with the Yankees, but he’s heard the stories. Earlier this week, Weathers had just wrapped up a bullpen and sat in the sauna before crashing onto his couch when the phone rang. It was Peter Bendix,

Will challenge system meet its match in Juan Soto? He has the 'green light'

11:44 AM EST

No one has a better grasp of the strike zone than Juan Soto, so it stands to reason that the Mets superstar will have a natural advantage with the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System coming to MLB in 2026. The Mets are counting on it. With two challenges available for each

Kim Ng on the future of the AUSL, expansion and more

5:43 PM EST

Professional softball fans had the opportunity to ask questions and receive answers directly from the source on Thursday. Athletes Unlimited Softball League Commissioner Kim Ng hosted an “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) session on Reddit where she answered questions from the league’s supporters for 30 minutes. The conversations took place on

3 must-watch competitions for Guards Spring Training

@tim_stebbins
8:34 PM EST

CLEVELAND -- If you’ve followed along with the Guardians’ offseason, you’ve likely noticed that a large chunk of their roster maneuvering has been bullpen-related. But even with relievers accounting for the bulk of the Guardians’ acquisitions this winter, the club is fast approaching a Spring Training that is set to

Guardians acquire pitching prospect Gomez from Mets for international bonus pool money

@tim_stebbins
1:58 PM EST

CLEVELAND -- The Guardians bolstered the pitching depth in their developmental pipeline on Thursday, when they acquired lefty Franklin Gomez from the Mets in exchange for international bonus pool money.

New Cub Bregman re-ups with USA for World Baseball Classic

@Spokes_Murphy
4:05 PM EST

On the same day he was introduced as the Cubs’ new third baseman, Alex Bregman announced Thursday that he will be playing for a second team in 2026: Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.

Giants sign shortstop Hernandez, top prospect on int'l market

@JesseABorek
8:13 PM EST

For the second consecutive year, the Giants have opened the international signing period by landing the highest-ranked amateur player from Latin America. This time around, it’s Venezuelan shortstop Luis Hernandez, the No. 1 overall prospect in the 2026 class.

Mets sign elite Dominican shortstop Asigen, No. 2 international prospect

@JesseABorek
12:27 PM EST

After an offseason of significant upheaval as far as their big league roster is concerned, the Mets struck a familiar tune Thursday, landing Dominican shortstop Wandy Asigen, MLB Pipeline's No. 2 prospect in the international class. Additionally, the club agreed to terms with outfielder Cleiner Ramirez (No. 23), a 5-foot-9

After landing Roki last year, Dodgers make another splash on int'l market

@JesseABorek
9:06 PM EST

Like many organizations, the Dodgers have long turned to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, the nation’s capital, to land some big fish on the amateur international market. This year is no different as the club has agreed to a deal with 6-foot-3 switch-hitting shortstop Ezequiel Melburne, the No. 29 prospect in

Yankees open int'l signing period by snagging 2 shortstops, 3 catchers (sources)

@JesseABorek
9:05 PM EST

Despite being in a transitional phase following the departure of longtime international scouting director Donny Rowland and owning the smallest bonus pool in the league, the Yankees were active as the 2026 international signing period opened on Thursday, tapping into the two demographics traditionally most en vogue on the international

Phils land No. 3 international prospect, who draws comps to a franchise great

@JesseABorek
1:35 PM EST

When the Phillies acquired Bobby Abreu in November 1997, he already had 74 Major League games under his belt. It had taken him six years to climb through the Astros’ farm system to get there before capitalizing on his potential as he became a two-time All-Star and an eventual member

Red Sox pull off big pivot with 5-year deal for Ranger Suárez (source)

January 14, 2026

BOSTON – Well, this was certainly a pivot that Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow pulled off on Wednesday. Reeling from the weekend loss of Alex Bregman, who declined an offer to return to Boston and instead signed with the Cubs, the Sox re-allocated much of the investment they

Mariners sign 3 of MLB Pipeline's Top 50 int'l prospects, led by OF Rijo

Outfielder Pio, shortstop Reynoso also highlight 2026 class
@JesseABorek
5:55 PM EST

An absolutely stacked Mariners farm system is getting even better. Seattle has opened the 2026 international signing period by landing three of MLB Pipeline’s Top 50 international prospects, including outfielders Juan Rijo (No. 12) and Gregory Pio (No. 32), and shortstop Leonardo Reynoso (No. 48).