Baseball was a joy to watch in 2025 -- as it always is. We watched seasoned veteran stars continue to awe while new names joined ranks with the best in the game. We said goodbye to fan favorites and witnessed historic firsts. We spent time on the edges of our

There are just a few days left for two coveted Japanese stars -- right-hander Tatsuya Imai and corner infielder Kazuma Okamoto -- to negotiate with MLB clubs. And as we enter the final stages of their free agency, a source tells MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand that both players are holding meetings

A new year brings new opportunities -- to build on the positives from last year, to improve on a disappointing season, or to finally reach expected potential. One or more of those could apply in 2026 for players on the verge of a breakout year. These are players who, for

The 2025 Draft has early promising returns with several players making great first impressions in the months after signing. First overall pick Eli Willits, just 17 at the time, slashed .300/.397/.360 at Single-A. SEC standouts Andrew Fischer and Wehiwa Aloy posted an .848 and .856 OPS respectively. The Rockies' first

Veteran reliever Kirby Yates and the Angels have agreed to terms on a one-year contract, according to a report from 7News Boston's Ari Alexander on Tuesday. The team has not confirmed the deal.

The Dodgers traded outfielder Esteury Ruiz to the Marlins on Monday in exchange for right-handed prospect Adriano Marrero. The speedy Ruiz served as outfield depth for the World Series champion Dodgers last season. He was primarily a defensive replacement or pinch-runner in his 19 appearances for Los Angeles, hitting .190

This year’s Hall of Fame ballot has been viewed as a particularly weak one, and to some extent that’s true. There’s no obvious slam-dunk legend coming online, like Ichiro Suzuki in 2025 or Albert Pujols in 2028. No first-timer is getting in this year; in fact, it’ll be a minor

As we close the book on 2025 and celebrate the teams that enjoyed a great year, the teams that didn’t should keep this in mind: One year can make a huge difference. Just ask the Blue Jays. In 2025, they reached a World Series that they came this close to

Sandy Koufax was at his best when the Dodgers needed it most. Koufax won National League pennant-clinching games for them in 1965 and ’66, his final two seasons. He recorded a 0.95 ERA in eight World Series starts, including four complete games. Two of them sealed Series championships for Los

Twelve players are on the 2026 Baseball Writers' Association of America's Hall of Fame ballot for the first time. Every member of that dozen secured their spot on the ballot by putting up huge numbers, winning awards, making All-Star teams and/or being at their best in the postseason over an

After one of the great seasons in baseball history -- a season we’ll be talking about for the rest of our lives -- Major League Baseball has a tough act to follow in 2026. Fortunately, it has a deep cast of stars and compelling figures, all main characters in a

There isn't exactly a formula for a really good baseball game. That said, there is one thing a lot of all-time classic ballgames have in common, and that's a really good ending. Walk-offs get much of the glory in this department. A walk-off home run is, after all, baseball's mic

BALTIMORE -- As the Orioles continue to bolster their rotation depth for the 2026 season, they have reunited with a familiar arm who has been added back to the starting mix -- one eager to go out and prove what he's still capable of. On Sunday night, Baltimore signed right-hander

It’s almost time to put 2025 in the rearview mirror. For several of the game’s stars, that’s a good thing. The new year offers a number of players the opportunity to rebound from underwhelming performances last season, and a chance to look like themselves again. With an assist from all

Over the 20-season span from 1981-2000, there were 80 triple plays turned. Gary Gaetti was involved in 10% of them. Yes -- one player, eight triple plays. The odds are astronomical, but it's true. Gaetti, who played for the Twins, Angels, Royals, Cardinals, Cubs and Red Sox from 1981-2000, was

Aaron Judge was welcomed into a certain guild of greatness when the Baseball Writers’ Association of America voted him the 2025 American League MVP. Having also won the AL award in 2022 and 2024, Judge became just the 13th player with at least three MVP honors in his career, joining:

Another year in baseball is in the books, so let's look back at the best of the best plays from this past season. These are the annual Statcast superlatives -- the longest home run, the fastest strikeout, the speediest inside-the-park home run, the toughest catch and more. Here are 15

When the Red Sox struck a deal with the Cardinals to acquire first baseman/designated hitter Willson Contreras last Monday, they parted ways with a package of young pitching in the hopes that Contreras will be the answer at a position that has presented mostly question marks over the past several

With the Minor League season in the rearview mirror and a new year on the horizon, we took a look at how some of the top prospects performed in 2025.

The sounds of packing tape being pulled across boxes hummed in the background as Anthony Volpe spoke in the center of the Yankees’ clubhouse following their final game of 2025, the shortstop forecasting “a lot of sleepless nights” ahead as he wrestled with the team’s playoff ouster. Regarding his own

Every season is another chance for MLB’s talented players to show us all that they can accomplish. Entering the year, it’s always fun to anticipate which career milestones might be reached or surpassed in the upcoming round of 162 games. But over the course of the season, there are also

Andrew Heaney, who pitched for two World Series-winning teams, announced his retirement on Sunday afternoon in a social media post. The left-hander spent time with six teams over 12 big league seasons, during which he racked up 56 wins, 1,156 strikeouts and a 4.57 ERA.

The Marlins found their high-leverage reliever, reaching an agreement with right-hander Pete Fairbanks on a one-year contract, the team announced on Sunday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Fairbanks will earn $13 million in 2026, per source, and the contract includes a $1 million signing bonus, plus another

The Cubs have agreed to a contract with righty reliever Hunter Harvey, pending a physical, a source told MLB.com's Jordan Bastian on Saturday. The club has not confirmed the deal. Harvey, 31, spent much of the 2025 season on the injured list after also dealing with injuries in '24. Between

CINCINNATI -- As the Reds look for a significant offensive boost this offseason, they have been able to shore up other areas of need. On Saturday, that meant two separate value additions to their outfield. Not long after signing free agent JJ Bleday to a one-year, $1.4 million contract, Cincinnati