Gear up for the 2026 season with an extra special version of Hot Stove on MLB Network. Matt Vasgersian, Harold Reynolds and Lauren Shehadi will co-host a live version of MLB Network’s long-running offseason program from the MLB Flagship Store in New York City at 10 a.m. ET on Wednesday.

The Phillies enter 2026 coming off back-to-back National League East titles, but their path to a third straight division crown won’t be easy. According to FanGraphs’ recently released 2026 postseason odds, the Phillies are projected to finish third in the NL East behind the Braves and Mets. With a projected

A lot has happened in a short time for Jacob Wilson, from making his MLB debut in 2024 a little more than a year after he was drafted by the Athletics to becoming the first fan-elected rookie shortstop to start an All-Star Game in ‘25. It didn’t take long into

An elite double-play duo and a flamethrowing reliever are the latest additions to a stacked Dominican Republic squad for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. D-backs infielders Ketel Marte and Geraldo Perdomo and Yankees right-hander Camilo Doval will play for their country in the upcoming tournament in March, the Dominican Baseball

A team with World Series aspirations needs a reliable bullpen, and the Phillies are no exception. An incredible performance from Philadelphia’s starting rotation in 2025 often masked inconsistencies from the club’s relief unit, which finished 20th in MLB in both ERA (4.27) and FanGraphs Wins Above Replacement (2.9) after strong

International superstar. Four-time MVP. Two-time World Series champion. And now … children’s book author? That’s right: Dodgers two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani is trying something new this offseason -- with a little help from his dog, Decoy.

Mark Marquess, who cemented a legacy as a college baseball legend during his 41-year run as the head baseball coach at Stanford University, died Friday. He was 78. Marquess, who led the Cardinal to the 1987 and '88 College World Series titles, finished his career with a 1,627-878-7 (.649) record,

ATLANTA -- Martín Pérez will come to Spring Training looking to prove he is healthy and capable of filling a spot on the Braves’ pitching staff. The Braves signed Pérez to a Minor League deal on Friday, a source told MLB.com. This agreement, which the club has not confirmed, gives

The Red Sox have already made some major moves this offseason, but adding a star infielder to their roster would go a long way toward their hopes of contending in 2026. Boston has added to its rotation with free agent Ranger Suárez and trade acquisitions Sonny Gray and Johan Oviedo,

The Phillies’ rotation has been a strength for years, but its success in 2026 is far from guaranteed. Ace Zack Wheeler might not be ready for Opening Day after undergoing thoracic outlet decompression surgery in September, while left-hander Ranger Suárez won't be back after agreeing to a deal with the

The Mariners added to their pitching depth on Friday, acquiring right-handed swingman Cooper Criswell from the Mets for cash. Criswell, 29, was designated for assignment by New York on Wednesday after being selected off waivers from the Red Sox on Dec. 5. He pitched in seven games for Boston in

As they gear up to chase a third straight World Series title, the Dodgers might not be done just yet. Los Angeles has been connected to each of the top three free-agent hitters still available this offseason. Outfielders Kyle Tucker and Cody Bellinger and shortstop Bo Bichette have all been

An elite lefty starter. A strikeout machine. A postseason hero. Cole Hamels is all of the above. Will he be a Hall of Famer, too? After a 15-year career with the Phillies, Rangers, Cubs and Braves, Hamels is on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot for the first time for

Félix Hernández is back on the ballot for the Baseball Hall of Fame. The talented right-hander received 20.6% of the vote for the Class of 2025, his debut year on the BBWAA ballot, and he has a long way to go to reach the 75% threshold for induction. Now in

It’s a new year, and a new season is in sight. Spring Training begins Feb. 20, leaving only 50 days until MLB clubs take the field for the first time in 2026. That means the offseason is starting to wind down -- even though plenty of teams with their sights

A historic second half propelled Cubs pitcher Cade Horton to a second-place finish in 2025 National League Rookie of the Year voting. If Horton can ride that momentum into his sophomore season in the Major Leagues, how high can the young right-hander go? If Horton shows improvement and things continue

Jimmy Rollins is inching closer to Cooperstown, but he still has a long way to go. In his fourth year of Hall of Fame candidacy, the dynamic shortstop received 18.0% of votes on the 2025 Baseball Writers’ Association of America ballot. While far short of the 75% threshold necessary for

From an action-packed Wild Card Series round to a thrilling seven-game World Series, the 2025 MLB postseason had no shortage of standout performers. At the plate, on the mound and in the field, star players stepped up at crucial moments, delivering big hits or recording clutch outs to keep their

It’s not hard to argue that the Dodgers have the best rotation in the Major Leagues entering 2026. With a rotation of Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow and Roki Sasaki, the Dodgers are, frankly, stacked when it comes to their starting staff. But as Los Angeles has

NEW YORK -- Throughout the early offseason, even as they parted with franchise stalwarts Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo and Edwin Díaz, Mets officials insisted that this was not a rebuild or a reset, but a reshaping of the roster. The Mets still intend to construct a playoff team, which they

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Rays may have found the veteran starter they’ve been seeking for their rotation, as they officially announced a two-year contract with free-agent left-hander Steven Matz on Tuesday afternoon. Matz’s deal is for $15 million and pays $7.5 million per season, a source told MLB.com. The deal

J.T. Realmuto is up next. Now that the Phillies have achieved their top offseason goal -- re-signing star designated hitter Kyle Schwarber -- they can turn their attention to Realmuto. The veteran catcher is a free agent after seven seasons with the club, and Philadelphia aims to retain Realmuto as

The D-backs on Friday agreed to a one-year deal with a mutual option with right-hander Michael Soroka. Terms of the deal were not announced, but the contract is for $7.5 million, a source told MLB.com, and with performance bonuses, Soroka can earn a maximum value of $9.5 million. To make

Francisco Lindor is known for his eye for fashion. So on the latest episode of his “Café Con Lindor” content series, the Mets shortstop brought on a guest renowned in the fashion world: KidSuper, the founder of the eponymous Brooklyn clothing brand.

ORLANDO, Fla. -- One way or another, Junior Caminero was going to the 2026 World Baseball Classic to represent his native Dominican Republic. Caminero said in late September that if he wasn’t invited to join the roster, he would show up to cheer on his country as a fan. Instead,