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Tucker picks Dodgers, agrees to four-year contract (source)

@sonjamchen
January 15, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- When it comes to the best talent available in free agency, never count out the Dodgers. Especially when they're stocking up for a three-peat bid. The Dodgers and outfielder Kyle Tucker are in agreement on a four-year, $240 million contract, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand on

5 instant takeaways from Tucker's free-agent megadeal

12:09 AM EST

After a day full of anxiety and anticipation all around baseball – but especially in Los Angeles, New York and Toronto -- late on Thursday night we all learned that Kyle Tucker, the four-time All-Star and unquestionably the top free agent this offseason, would be signing with the Dodgers. The

Where does Tucker deal leave Bichette, Bellinger, Blue Jays, Yankees, Mets?

12:27 AM EST

On the heels of Kyle Tucker agreeing to a deal with the Dodgers, we asked MLB Insider Mark Feinsand to break down what it means for the teams that missed out on Tucker and the rest of the free-agent market.

Angels acquire OF Josh Lowe from Rays in 3-team trade (source)

January 15, 2026

The Angels upgraded their outfield on Thursday, acquiring Josh Lowe from the Rays as part of a three-team trade that includes the Halos sending left-hander Brock Burke to the Reds and Tampa Bay receiving infielder Gavin Lux from Cincinnati and Minor League right-hander Chris Clark from the Angels, a source

With Tucker headed to LA, Jays' attention turns back to Bichette

January 15, 2026

TORONTO -- The rich just keep getting richer. Kyle Tucker, the jewel of this free-agent class, is taking his talents to Los Angeles to join the mighty Dodgers. The reported four-year, $240 million deal is another massive financial commitment by the free-spending Dodgers. While the Blue Jays remained involved in

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

@JesseABorek
12:19 AM 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

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

January 15, 2026

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

After missing on Tucker, do teams turn to Bellinger?

January 13, 2026

MLB.com is keeping track of the latest news and rumors surrounding Cody Bellinger.

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

January 15, 2026

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

How the Tucker news could impact the FA market

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January 15, 2026

We're keeping track of all the latest free agent and trade rumors.

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

January 15, 2026

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

Hoerner chatter creates buzz in wake of Bregman deal

January 15, 2026

CHICAGO -- When the Cubs tried to land Alex Bregman in free agency a year ago, there was a clear vacancy at third base. Matt Shaw had no plate appearances in the big leagues at the time, making a star like Bregman an obvious fit. One year later, the infield

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 

January 15, 2026

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

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

January 15, 2026

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
January 15, 2026

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

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

January 15, 2026

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
January 15, 2026

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

January 15, 2026

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'

January 15, 2026

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

January 15, 2026

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

Former Oriole among 11 joining Ohtani on Samurai Japan

1:08 AM EST

Shohei Ohtani is getting some company. On Friday morning in Japan, the national team announced the next 11 players who are set to join the Dodgers superstar in the World Baseball Classic. Leading the way is veteran starter Tomoyuki Sugano, currently a free agent after spending the 2025 season with

Rays land 2B Lux, pitching prospect in 3-team trade (source)

12:27 AM EST

ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays may have addressed their need for a second baseman late Thursday night, as they agreed to acquire infielder Gavin Lux from the Reds as part of a three-team trade that sent right fielder Josh Lowe to the Angels, a source told MLB.com. The Rays are

In 3-team trade, reliever Burke sent to Reds with Lux going to Rays (sources)

January 15, 2026

CINCINNATI -- The Reds' effort to stockpile even more relievers for bullpen depth continued late Thursday night. The club was part of a three-way trade that sent infielder Gavin Lux to the Rays and brought left-handed reliever Brock Burke from the Angels to Cincinnati. As part of the deal, Tampa

3 must-watch competitions for Guards Spring Training

@tim_stebbins
January 15, 2026

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