LAS VEGAS -- The World Series is commonly considered the biggest stage in baseball, but some of the game’s brightest stars were shining Wednesday night on a different kind of stage. Two weeks after the Brewers hoisted the Commissioner’s Trophy for the first time in franchise history, a bow was

LAS VEGAS -- The day they were introduced as leaders of the Rays’ new ownership group, managing partner Patrick Zalupski, co-chair Bill Cosgrove and CEO Ken Babby made a promise. Well, really, they established a rule. “None of us, and none of the partners, are allowed to talk to, or

LAS VEGAS -- When Colton Cowser stunned Jake McCarthy by robbing him of a would-be walk-off home run on Aug. 31, Orioles manager Craig Albernaz called it the best catch he had ever seen. That topic would certainly invite an entertaining debate, but as far as plays we saw in

LAS VEGAS – There were definitely bigger signings than Ty France last offseason, but the Padres’ first baseman was among the most valuable, by far. After signing France to a one-year, $1.35 million deal that climbed to $2 million with incentives, he delivered 21 home runs, 72 RBIs, an .865

LAS VEGAS – The buzz in the lobby at the Aria Resort and Casino continued to focus on Tarik Skubal on Tuesday, and while the two-time Cy Young Award winner is unquestionably the best free agent available this offseason, it’s becoming clear that Teruaki Sato is the most intriguing one.

LAS VEGAS -- As executives and agents began to filter into the Aria Resort and Casino over the past 24 hours, it finally felt like the Hot Stove season had officially gotten underway. Free agency only got started a few days ago, but with the Collective Bargaining Agreement set to

The casino floor at the Aria in Las Vegas will be buzzing as usual this week as people look to strike it big in Sin City. But the real action will be taking place in conference rooms and suites around the hotel, where executives from all 30 Major League teams

Our most recent look at the free-agent market took a wide-angle view of this year’s crop, placing more than 180 players into a five-tier system. But as clubs formulate their strategy for 2027 and beyond, they surely have specific needs tailored to their respective rosters. Which players represent the best

Ranking free agents can be a fun exercise, one often designed to generate debate. But to get a better look at the annual free-agent class, taking a wide-angle approach sometimes seems more constructive. With that in mind, MLB.com has grouped free agents together in tiers rather than simply ranking them

With the 2026 season behind us and the Hot Stove beginning to burn, we're taking a closer look at some of the most prominent players eligible for free agency. Name: Nick Martinez Position: Right-handed pitcher Team: Tampa Bay Rays Age (as of Opening Day 2027): 36 2026 stats: 15-6, 3.10

Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association held another collective bargaining session Tuesday, with the league proposing that a salary cap and floor system be implemented beginning in 2028, the second year of an agreement. With free agency already underway for the 2026-27 offseason, some clubs have existing commitments

With the postseason behind us and the hot stove ready to burn, we're taking a closer look at some of the most prominent players eligible for free agency. Name: Jake Bauers Position: First baseman/Outfielder Team: Milwaukee Brewers Age (as of Opening Day 2027): 31 2026 stats: 144 games, .266/.389/.484 (.874

With the 2026 season behind us and the Hot Stove ready to burn, we're taking a closer look at some of the most prominent players eligible for free agency. Name: Freddy Peralta Position: Right-handed pitcher Team: Tampa Bay Rays Age (as of Opening Day 2027): 30 2026 stats: 10-11, 4.42

Upon the end of the World Series, all eyes turn to 2027, and free agency will start grabbing headlines before we know it. Free agency can often be a slow burn that creeps along for months, but the expiration of the current collective bargaining agreement on Dec. 1 could have

While the smell of champagne is likely still lingering in the Brewers' clubhouse at Tropicana Field, the baseball world is already looking ahead to another busy offseason. Twenty-eight other teams have been formulating plans to put themselves in position to be where the Brewers and Rays were this week: the

With the 2026 regular season behind us and the hot stove ready to burn, we're taking a closer look at some of the most prominent players eligible for free agency. Name: Tarik Skubal Position: Left-handed pitcher Team: Los Angeles Dodgers Age (as of Opening Day 2027): 29 2026 stats: 12-7,

Each summer, contenders around the Major Leagues scramble to add players prior to the Trade Deadline with hopes of bolstering their rosters for a run at October. Prior to 2019, July 31 was referred to as the non-waiver Trade Deadline, and players could be traded after that date if they

While the final four teams battle it out for the right to play in the World Series, MLB's other 26 teams are formulating offseason plans to help them become one of the last teams standing in 2027. Some teams have decisions to make regarding club options, while others must wait

After spending most of the past decade with the Astros, could Joe Espada be headed to one of Houston’s American League West rivals? A source told MLB.com on Tuesday that Espada will meet with the Mariners regarding Seattle’s managerial vacancy. A potential match with the Mariners gained more traction on

With Hot Stove season approaching, we're taking a closer look at some of the most prominent players eligible for free agency. Name: Jazz Chisholm Jr. Position: Second baseman Team: New York Yankees Age (as of Opening Day 2027): 29 2026 stats: 137 games, .231/.312/.399 (.711 OPS), 19 HR, 55 RBI,

With the 2026 season behind us and the Hot Stove ready to burn, we're taking a closer look at some of the most prominent players eligible for free agency. Name: Alec Bohm Position: First baseman/third baseman Team: Philadelphia Phillies Age (as of Opening Day 2027): 30 2026 stats: 155 games,

With the Division Series in both leagues creating headlines this week, Major League Baseball’s latest proposal to the MLB Players Association included changes to the postseason that would potentially result in even more drama than October typically brings. The league’s latest proposal, which focused on the season structure and playoff

When executives begin mulling over the players on this year’s free-agent market, regular-season performances and career track records will play significant roles in the way front offices assess this year’s crop. Many of those impending free agents rested their respective cases with this weekend’s season finales, but for more than

Justin Verlander’s long list of accolades puts him among the best pitchers to ever put on a big league uniform and makes him a lock for Cooperstown. Three Cy Youngs. Two World Series titles. An American League MVP. The stats speak for themselves. He’ll wrap up his stellar 21-year career

Though not division rivals, the stakes are plenty high for both the Rays and Astros as the two first-place clubs prepare to meet for a weekend series at Tropicana Field. The Rays’ lead in the American League East is identical to the Astros’ advantage in the AL West. Tampa Bay