LOS ANGELES -- As we all await the first days of spring and the return of baseball, what better way to pass the time than reliving some of the top moments from one of the best to play the game? Today marks "Shohei Day" on MLB Network, featuring an entire

One of the biggest storylines in baseball in 2025 was Shohei Ohtani's return as a pitcher. And what a return it was -- from the two-way superstar topping 100 mph in his Dodgers pitching debut to his electric playoff gem against the Brewers, when Ohtani sent Los Angeles to the

For Alex Bregman, this winter has been a case of déjà vu all over again. The third baseman has been seeking a new contract since he opted out of the final two years and $80 million of his deal with the Red Sox, hoping to land the long-term contract that

In Part I of the MLB Pipeline Executive Poll, we took a look at the industry’s picks for Rookie of the Year in each league. This next installment will dig deeper into what front offices think about top prospects. The survey, filled out by more than 40 execs across nearly

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The American League East has kept the Hot Stove burning this offseason, and there’s little reason to think that will let up as January gets underway. Even with the flurry of moves we’ve already seen, the division could ultimately hinge on what happens in free agency over the coming weeks.

TORONTO -- What next? The Blue Jays have dared a fan base to dream again. Even after landing Dylan Cease, Kazuma Okamoto, Cody Ponce and Tyler Rogers, this offseason still feels alive. There’s a sense of momentum that’s carried over from their run to the World Series in 2025, and

ATLANTA -- Alex Anthopoulos signed two of the three top free-agent relievers (Robert Suarez and Raisel Iglesias) and landed the shortstop (Ha-Seong Kim) he wanted. The Braves president of baseball operations also significantly improved his lineup flexibility with the additions of an outfielder (Mike Yastrzemski) and infielder (Mauricio Dubón). This

The new year is all about resolutions -- and, yes, predictions! Nobody knows what the future holds, but on the latest MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo do their best to try figuring it out. Callis and Mayo whip out their crystal balls to project which prospects will

TORONTO -- If we learned one thing about Kazuma Okamoto on Tuesday, it’s that the man can draw a crowd. Packed inside the Blue Jays’ press conference room, it looked like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had signed his extension again as cameras spilled off their usual perch at the back of

From the moment free agency began in early November, Kyle Tucker has been the consensus No. 1 player on the market. So why is it that in the first week of January, he seems no closer to signing than he did two months ago? Tucker’s market has been relatively slow

ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays added another candidate to their outfield competition on Tuesday, acquiring outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy from the Tigers for cash considerations. Malloy spent the holidays in a sort of roster limbo, as the Tigers designated him for assignment on Dec. 20 to make room for the addition

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NEW YORK – There was a brief period last summer when the Yankees had to contemplate what their lineup might look like without Aaron Judge, their season seemingly hanging in the balance as the slugger underwent tests on his ailing right elbow. They’ll experience that reality this spring, for a

ST. LOUIS -- Continuing to add relievers with veteran experience and ones who have a knack for keeping batted balls on the ground, the Cardinals acquired left-handed pitcher Justin Bruihl from the Guardians for cash considerations on Tuesday. Bruihl, 28, has appeared in 94 MLB games over a five-year stretch

Jan. 7 is National Bobblehead Day, the greatest holiday of the year. Nod if you agree. Minor League Baseball teams are passionate proponents of the bobblehead, packing their promo calendars with spring-loaded giveaways. These bobbleheads celebrate local heroes, famous alumni and emerging stars, ranging from the poignant to the ridiculous.

Veteran infielders Ramón Urías and Luis Urías are free agents. So they aren’t sure where they will be playing on Opening Day this year. But the brothers do know where they will be when the 2026 World Baseball Classic begins in March – playing as teammates on Team Mexico. It

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Welcome to the fourth annual MLB Pipeline Executive Poll. Starting before the 2023 season, we surveyed front offices across baseball -- from general managers to scouting directors, farm directors, analysts and beyond -- on a number of questions regarding prospects. As has been our tradition, we’re beginning with who they

The Dodgers are about six weeks away from arriving at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz., for the start of Spring Training and taking their first steps toward a three-peat. That still leaves plenty of time for the look of the Dodgers' roster to change between now and then. It undoubtedly

On Tuesday, Jan. 20, we will find out which former player or players have been elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers' Association of America, joining former second baseman Jeff Kent -- who was elected by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee last month -- in

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Some big names remain on this offseason’s free-agent market, and plenty of notable trade candidates have stayed put thus far. But there have been a number of difference makers who already have switched addresses since the Hot Stove was first lit. Below is a look at the top 18 players

BOSTON -- With Thursday’s deadline looming for clubs to exchange figures with all arbitration-eligible players, the Red Sox avoided that process with Kutter Crawford on Tuesday by agreeing on a new one-year contract with the righty starter. A source told MLB.com Crawford will earn a base salary of $2.75 million