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

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

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

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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

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? This Wednesday marks "Shohei Day" on MLB Network, featuring an

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

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.

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

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

Cody Bellinger has been the subject of many a rumor this Hot Stove season; after all that speculation, we may finally be closing in on a bidding war. MLB Network insider Jon Heyman reported earlier in the week that while it seemed likely Bellinger would stay in New York --

BOSTON -- When the Red Sox acquired veteran first baseman Willson Contreras and his valuable right-handed bat three days before Christmas, it left the role of Triston Casas -- once thought to be a core part of the team going forward -- in limbo. As recently as 2023, Casas was

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KANSAS CITY -- Isn’t it funny how baseball can feel so far away in December but as soon as the new year hits, we’re closer than ever to the season ramping back up? Well, we’re at that point. It’s 2026, and Royals pitchers and catchers participating in the World Baseball

BALTIMORE -- The holiday season may have already ended, but Monday brought the arrival of “Big Christmas” to Baltimore. The Orioles claimed outfielder Jhonkensy Noel off waivers from the Guardians, who designated the 24-year-old for assignment on Dec. 17. It marks a fresh start for the former prospect after a

HOUSTON -- The success the Dodgers have had in the past few years with Japanese players didn’t go unnoticed by Astros owner Jim Crane. The arrival of Shohei Ohtani in Los Angeles prior to the 2024 season set the stage for the Dodgers to win back-to-back World Series titles, with

Right-hander Tyler Mahle had the Giants high on his list of preferred destinations when he hit free agency this offseason. He wanted to stay on the West Coast to be close to his family and liked that San Francisco was only a one-hour flight away from his home in Huntington

PHILADELPHIA -- Rob Thomson’s new right-hand man has decades of experience playing, coaching and managing in the big leagues. The Phillies announced on Monday that Don Mattingly, 64, has been hired as bench coach. Mattingly’s name first surfaced as a candidate in early November, after the Phillies announced in October

CHICAGO – During the Winter Meetings last month, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer expressed that there was a “real focus” and “energy” to the team’s pursuits on multiple fronts. He was also quick to add a cautionary qualifying statement. “I think it’ll lead to activity – I can’t