Nostr notes by Major League Baseball

Key arms en route for Seattle as Brash activated, Speier not far ...

2026-05-20T18:30:04Z

Key arms en route for Seattle as Brash activated, Speier not far behind https://www.mlb.com/news/matt-brash-activated-from-injured-list-gabe-speier-rehabbing SEATTLE -- The Mariners’ bullpen returned a key reinforcement before Wednesday’s series finale vs. the White Sox, as setup man Matt Brash was activated from the 15-day injured list.
And fellow leverage reliever Gabe Speier might not be far behind him, as he was slated to begin a rehab assignment #MLB

To the moon! Murakami homers in 4th straight game in historic ...

2026-04-22T03:00:05Z

To the moon! Murakami homers in 4th straight game in historic start https://www.mlb.com/news/munetaka-murakami-homers-in-4th-straight-to-lead-white-sox-surge PHOENIX -- Munetaka Murakami homered on Tuesday for a fourth straight game, giving him nine for the season. But he was only part of the White Sox offensive highlights against Merrill Kelly in the first two innings. #MLB

'Bulldog' on the mound, but a 'big softie' off it ...

2026-02-17T22:30:04Z

'Bulldog' on the mound, but a 'big softie' off it who can give maple syrup and Pho recs https://www.mlb.com/news/jonah-tong-mets-reddit-ama Jonah Tong -- MLB Pipeline’s No. 48 overall prospect -- recently answered questions that fans submitted to an Ask Me Anything on Reddit at r/NewYorkMets. Tong discussed the emotions he experienced during his MLB debut, his passion for maple syrup and Pho, and his reaction to Mets fans bringing tongs #MLB

What does small-market success have to do with Wall Street? Ask ...

2026-02-17T22:30:04Z

What does small-market success have to do with Wall Street? Ask Brewers' owner https://www.mlb.com/news/mark-attanasio-on-brewers-philosophy-for-contention PHOENIX -- Minutes after the Brewers surprised everyone by trading away their entire depth chart at third base, including a 25-year-old, Caleb Durbin, who was coming off a third-place finish in NL Rookie of the Year Award balloting, Milwaukee’s principal owner, Mark Attanasio, heard his cell phone ring. It was #MLB

Tigers' 'best-in-class' rotation shows up en masse to ...

2026-02-12T05:00:04Z

Tigers' 'best-in-class' rotation shows up en masse to welcome Valdez https://www.mlb.com/news/framber-valdez-strong-2026-tigers-starting-rotation LAKELAND, Fla. -- The 34 Club overlooking right field at Joker Marchant Stadium was packed on Wednesday afternoon, even though the Tigers’ Grapefruit League schedule doesn’t begin for another week and a half. While Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris and general manager Jeff Greenberg prepared to formally welcome #MLB

Ramirez among several Cleveland players falling short in HOF ...

2026-01-21T02:00:05Z

Ramirez among several Cleveland players falling short in HOF voting https://www.mlb.com/news/guardians-2026-hall-of-fame-ballot-results CLEVELAND -- A pair of longtime Cleveland stars once again fell short of being elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame via the Baseball Writers’ Association of America ballot.
In his penultimate year of eligibility on the BBWAA ballot, shortstop Omar Vizquel received 18.4 percent of the vote and #MLB

Jones among biggest risers in HOF voting history ...

2026-01-21T02:00:05Z

Jones among biggest risers in HOF voting history https://www.mlb.com/news/largest-increases-from-debut-to-make-hall-of-fame There are plenty of paths a player can take to Cooperstown, from being a first-ballot selection to narrowly making the cut in the final year of eligibility to earning induction anywhere in between.
But at the end of the day, a Hall of Famer is a Hall of Famer.
- #MLB

4 storylines to watch on 2027 Hall of Fame ballot ...

2026-01-21T02:00:05Z

4 storylines to watch on 2027 Hall of Fame ballot https://www.mlb.com/news/2027-hall-of-fame-ballot-storylines With Tuesday night’s announcement that Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones have been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America, the Hall of Fame Class of 2026 is complete.
Beltrán and Jones join former All-Star second baseman Jeff Kent, who was elected last month #MLB

Opportunity the order of the day at annual DREAM Series ...

2026-01-18T04:00:05Z

Opportunity the order of the day at annual DREAM Series https://www.mlb.com/news/annual-dream-series-held-in-arizona Dozens of the top high school baseball prospects in America are together in Arizona this weekend, but it’s not all about balls and strikes.
More than 80 predominantly African American prep pitchers and catchers from more than 15 states and Canada gathered for the ninth annual DREAM Series at Tempe #MLB

Pressly, World Series winner with Astros in 2022, calls it a ...

2026-01-18T02:00:04Z

Pressly, World Series winner with Astros in 2022, calls it a career https://www.mlb.com/news/ryan-pressly-retires HOUSTON -- Ryan Pressly, a two-time All-Star with the Astros whose 14 career postseason saves rank fifth-most in Major League history, announced his retirement on Saturday following a 13-year career.
Pressly, 37, began his career by pitching for the Twins for six seasons before a midseason trade to the Astros #MLB

Contreras to bring fire, winning energy to Boston ...

2026-01-18T01:00:05Z

Contreras to bring fire, winning energy to Boston https://www.mlb.com/news/willson-contreras-ready-to-bring-emotion-to-red-sox BOSTON -- The Red Sox didn’t just get a run producer and a new first baseman in Willson Contreras.
As everyone will see first-hand in a matter of weeks, the club has landed a fireball of energy and emotion.
That is his way. Always has been. And don’t expect Contreras #MLB

Here's how Bregman's Cubs deal might ripple throughout ...

2026-01-11T06:30:04Z

Here's how Bregman's Cubs deal might ripple throughout market https://www.mlb.com/news/alex-bregman-cubs-deal-effect-on-market On the heels of Alex Bregman agreeing to terms with the Cubs according to a source, we asked MLB Insider Mark Feinsand to examine the impact of this deal on the free-agent and trade markets. #MLB

5 free agents who might be better than you think ...

2026-01-11T06:00:05Z

5 free agents who might be better than you think https://www.mlb.com/news/underrated-mlb-free-agents-2025-2026 Even though we’re more than a week into January, the free-agent market has hardly been picked over. Among senior national reporter Mark Feinsand’s top 30 free agents from the beginning of the offseason, 11 remained unsigned entering Sunday, including three of the top five and six of the top 14. #MLB

Where do Red Sox go from here after Bregman's Cubs deal? ...

2026-01-11T06:00:05Z

Where do Red Sox go from here after Bregman's Cubs deal? https://www.mlb.com/news/red-sox-options-with-alex-bregman-signing-with-cubs BOSTON -- For the second consecutive winter, Alex Bregman was a hot topic at Fenway Fest without actually being there.
Hours after Saturday’s annual feel-good event was over, it became apparent that the next time Bregman is at Fenway it will be for the final series of the ‘26 regular #MLB

DH rule extended these Hall of Fame careers ...

2026-01-11T06:00:05Z

DH rule extended these Hall of Fame careers https://www.mlb.com/news/hall-of-famers-who-benefited-from-designated-hitter-rule Jan. 11, 1973, was a momentous day in baseball history. It was on that date that the American League voted to formally adopt the DH rule (Rule 5.11) for a three-year trial period.
That rule would eventually become permanent in the AL, and the NL followed suit in 2022. #MLB

Luisangel Acuña's 4-homer game unprecedented in Venezuela ...

2026-01-11T05:30:04Z

Luisangel Acuña's 4-homer game unprecedented in Venezuela https://www.mlb.com/news/luisangel-acuna-has-four-homer-game-in-venezuela It’s only fitting that more history of the four-homer variety would be made soon after the completion of an MLB season in which a record three players hit four home runs in a game.
This time, though, the four-homer history was made in the Venezuelan Winter League. #MLB

Venn: Explaining my 2026 Hall of Fame ballot ...

2026-01-11T05:00:05Z

Venn: Explaining my 2026 Hall of Fame ballot https://www.mlb.com/news/david-venn-2026-hall-of-fame-ballot-explanation The responsibility as a first-time voter for the National Baseball Hall of Fame is obviously one I take seriously, and one that requires careful consideration of each candidate. Some were easy and others not so much, with nuance and generational context coming into play.
I exercised seven of my 10 #MLB

Here are 7 Dodgers prospects who could reach the bigs in '26 ...

2026-01-11T05:00:05Z

Here are 7 Dodgers prospects who could reach the bigs in '26 https://www.mlb.com/news/dodgers-prospects-who-could-make-the-majors-in-2026 Over a 162-game season, rosters change drastically. Whether it’s the result of trades, injuries or the promotion of top prospects, a club’s Opening Day lineup is often notably different than its September iteration.
Being able to withstand these changes can be the key to success, and no team knows that #MLB

Here are 5 Yankees pitching prospects we could see in the Bronx ...

2026-01-11T05:00:05Z

Here are 5 Yankees pitching prospects we could see in the Bronx in '26 https://www.mlb.com/news/yankees-pitching-prospects-expected-to-reach-the-bronx-in-2026 Yankees fans continue to wait with bated breath for the organization to make that big splash and leave its mark on this offseason, but the reality is that it may not be coming. And that isn't necessarily a bad thing.
While talk continues to swirl around big-name free agents like #MLB

These were the most electrifying moments of 2025 ...

2026-01-11T05:00:05Z

These were the most electrifying moments of 2025 https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-most-electrifying-moments-of-2025 It’s a new year and excitement is building for the 2026 season with Spring Training on the horizon. But before we turn our attention ahead, let’s take a look back at the most electrifying moments of the '25 campaign. #MLB

Cubs, Bregman agree to 5-year, $175M deal (source) ...

2026-01-11T04:00:05Z

Cubs, Bregman agree to 5-year, $175M deal (source) https://www.mlb.com/news/alex-bregman-cubs-contract The Cubs are set to add a standout player to their roster, having agreed to a five-year deal worth $175 million with free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand on Saturday night. The club has not confirmed the news.
After nine seasons with the Astros, Bregman #MLB

Braves make another addition to 'pen, reuniting with Kinley ...

2026-01-10T22:30:04Z

Braves make another addition to 'pen, reuniting with Kinley https://www.mlb.com/news/tyler-kinley-signs-one-year-deal-with-braves ATLANTA -- The Braves’ decision to decline Tyler Kinley’s $5.5 million option in November proved to be a sound financial decision.
Kinley reunited with the Braves on Saturday when he agreed to a one-year, $4.25 million deal. The right-handed reliever will draw a $3 million salary in 2026; his $5.5 #MLB

With meeting on deck, Bichette could make Phils' lineup a ...

2026-01-10T22:30:04Z

With meeting on deck, Bichette could make Phils' lineup a monster https://www.mlb.com/news/bo-bichette-fit-with-phillies There’s been quite the buzz surrounding an upcoming meeting that will reportedly take place between star free-agent infielder Bo Bichette and the Phillies. Over the course of this offseason, Bichette’s market has appeared to widen, particularly since he is willing to move off his natural position of shortstop, and it #MLB

Will Bregman return to Red Sox? 'The ball is in his ...

2026-01-10T20:30:04Z

Will Bregman return to Red Sox? 'The ball is in his court' https://www.mlb.com/news/red-sox-discuss-alex-bregman-at-2026-fenway-fest BOSTON -- For the second consecutive winter, Alex Bregman was a hot topic at Fenway Fest without actually being there.
As Red Sox players and coaches scattered around Fenway Park and surrounding locations and interacted with fans at the annual feel-good event on Saturday, one topic couldn’t be avoided. #MLB

Rockies add outfield depth by acquiring McCarthy from D-backs ...

2026-01-10T19:00:05Z

Rockies add outfield depth by acquiring McCarthy from D-backs https://www.mlb.com/news/jake-mccarthy-traded-to-rockies-from-d-backs The Colorado Rockies announced today they have acquired outfielder Jake McCarthy from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for Minor League right-handed pitcher Josh Grosz.
McCarthy has a .260/.324/.381 slash line with 46 doubles, 20 triples, 24 home runs, 139 RBIs and 83 stolen bases in 431 games over parts of #MLB

Off the block: Hazen on how keeping Marte affects D-backs' ...

2026-01-10T18:00:05Z

Off the block: Hazen on how keeping Marte affects D-backs' plan https://www.mlb.com/news/ketel-marte-staying-with-diamondbacks-affects-offseason-plan This story was excerpted from Steve Gilbert's D-backs Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. #MLB

Led by Imai, a look at Astros players to hail from Asia ...

2026-01-10T17:30:04Z

Led by Imai, a look at Astros players to hail from Asia https://www.mlb.com/news/astros-players-from-asia HOUSTON -- The signing of Japanese star pitcher Tatsuya Imai earlier this week represented a huge shift in how the Astros will approach the Pacific Rim in future years. The Astros, at the behest of owner Jim Crane, have planted scouts in Tokyo, Taiwan and South Korea with hopes of #MLB

Soto determined to improve defense -- can he? ...

2026-01-10T17:00:05Z

Soto determined to improve defense -- can he? https://www.mlb.com/news/juan-soto-looks-to-improve-defense-in-2026 This story was excerpted from Anthony DiComo’s Mets Beat newsletter, with MLB.com writer David Adler pinch-hitting. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. #MLB

Blue Jays have been spending big ... with room for more? ...

2026-01-10T16:30:04Z

Blue Jays have been spending big ... with room for more? https://www.mlb.com/news/blue-jays-payroll-potential-kyle-tucker-fit This story was excerpted from Keegan Matheson’s Blue Jays Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. #MLB

Get to know new A's second baseman Jeff McNeil ...

2026-01-10T16:30:04Z

Get to know new A's second baseman Jeff McNeil https://www.mlb.com/news/jeff-mcneil-back-home-in-california-after-trade-to-a-s Jeff McNeil joined the Athletics in a trade with the Mets earlier this offseason, bringing eight years of big league experience as the true definition of a “professional hitter” and 2022 batting champion.
What you may not know about McNeil is that he has ties to the Sacramento area, where #MLB

With Cabrera on board, how does the Cubs' rotation depth ...

2026-01-10T16:30:04Z

With Cabrera on board, how does the Cubs' rotation depth stack up? https://www.mlb.com/news/edward-cabrera-trade-boosts-cubs-rotation-depth This story was excerpted from Jordan Bastian's Cubs Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. #MLB

7 Braves musings with Spring Training on the horizon ...

2026-01-10T16:30:04Z

7 Braves musings with Spring Training on the horizon https://www.mlb.com/news/braves-discussion-before-spring-training-2026 This story was excerpted from Mark Bowman's Braves Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. #MLB

Schwarber backs Indiana at Peach Bowl, takes selfies with fans ...

2026-01-10T05:00:04Z

Schwarber backs Indiana at Peach Bowl, takes selfies with fans https://www.mlb.com/news/kyle-schwarber-peach-bowl-selfie Call it a Schwar-photobomb.
Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber, a proud alumnus of Indiana University, took some time before Friday night’s Peach Bowl to take a selfie with some Hoosier fans.
The slugger served as Indiana’s honorary captain before IU faced the Oregon Ducks in Atlanta. Wearing his 2016 World #MLB

Veteran reliever Stanek agrees to deal with Cardinals (source) ...

2026-01-10T05:00:04Z

Veteran reliever Stanek agrees to deal with Cardinals (source) https://www.mlb.com/news/ryne-stanek-cardinals-contract ST. LOUIS -- The Cardinals continued adding veteran presence to their bullpen -- long a mission of new president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom this winter -- when they agreed to terms on a contract with free-agent reliever Ryne Stanek on Friday, a source told MLB’s Mark Feinsand.
The team #MLB

Who's most likely to win a World Series over the next decade? ...

2026-01-10T03:30:04Z

Who's most likely to win a World Series over the next decade? https://www.mlb.com/news/favorites-to-win-a-world-series-2026-2035 Every January around these parts, I attempt to predict the next 10 World Series winners. You would think this would be impossible -- and it is, of course -- but it should be said that when I did it two years ago, I did pick the Dodgers over the Blue #MLB

Picking potential landing spots for top remaining free agents ...

2026-01-10T02:30:04Z

Picking potential landing spots for top remaining free agents https://www.mlb.com/news/will-top-remaining-free-agents-return-to-2025-teams It’s a lot of fun Photoshopping new uniforms on popular players this time of year, but there’s also something to be said for stability.
This offseason, a record four players – Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham, Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff, Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga and Tigers infielder Gleyber Torres – accepted #MLB

Bucs far from finished with offseason moves ...

2026-01-10T01:30:04Z

Bucs far from finished with offseason moves https://www.mlb.com/news/pirates-remaining-offseason-needs-2026 On Thursday, the Pirates formally introduced Ryan O’Hearn – their first multiyear free-agent signing since 2016 and the proud new owner of the largest free-agent contract for a position player in franchise history.
It has been a busier offseason for the Pirates, one that has included adding 2025 All-Star Brandon #MLB

Exploring alternatives for the Red Sox if Bregman departs ...

2026-01-10T00:00:06Z

Exploring alternatives for the Red Sox if Bregman departs https://www.mlb.com/news/alex-bregman-red-sox-replacements-for-2026 It’s no secret that the Red Sox would like to bring Alex Bregman back after a successful first season in Boston.
Throughout the offseason, Boston’s desire to re-sign Bregman has been consistently reported -- the Red Sox reportedly made a recent "aggressive offer” to the third baseman and are still #MLB

How does Phillies' roster stack up in 2026 projections? ...

2026-01-09T23:30:04Z

How does Phillies' roster stack up in 2026 projections? https://www.mlb.com/news/phillies-roster-projections-for-2026 If the Phillies don't make another roster move between now and the start of the regular season, they will still likely boast one of the game's best squads. They have the fourth-best team in MLB by Wins Above Replacement (or WAR), according to FanGraphs’ 2026 Depth Charts projections. But with #MLB

How Edward Cabrera gives the Cubs' rotation a new look ...

2026-01-09T23:00:05Z

How Edward Cabrera gives the Cubs' rotation a new look https://www.mlb.com/news/edward-cabrera-cubs-rotation-upgrade The Cubs have been rather forthcoming about their desire to acquire impact starting pitching, with Jed Hoyer, the club’s president of baseball operations, calling it the focus of their offseason back at the GM Meetings in November. On Wednesday, Chicago completed its pursuit by acquiring 27-year-old righty Edward Cabrera from #MLB

Yanks claim righty Ort off waivers from Astros ...

2026-01-09T22:30:04Z

Yanks claim righty Ort off waivers from Astros https://www.mlb.com/news/kaleb-ort-claimed-off-waivers-by-yankees NEW YORK -- The Yankees added an experienced bullpen arm on Friday, claiming right-hander Kaleb Ort off waivers from the Astros.
Ort, 33, made 49 appearances for Houston last season, going 2-2 with one save and a 4.89 ERA. He registered career highs in games, innings (46) and strikeouts (49). #MLB

Dodgers add Ibáñez (report), Fitzgerald to infield mix ...

2026-01-09T22:30:04Z

Dodgers add Ibáñez (report), Fitzgerald to infield mix https://www.mlb.com/news/andy-ibanez-dodgers-contract LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers stocked up on infield depth on Friday, agreeing to terms with Andy Ibáñez on a one-year deal, according to several reports, including one from Francys Romero. The team, which hasn't confirmed the report, also claimed Ryan Fitzgerald off waivers from the Twins earlier in the #MLB

MiLB podcast covers Frozen Iguanas, 2026 resolutions ...

2026-01-09T21:00:05Z

MiLB podcast covers Frozen Iguanas, 2026 resolutions https://www.mlb.com/news/the-show-before-the-show-episode-534-palm-beach-frozen-iguanas Check out the latest episodes of The Show Before the Show, MiLB.com's official podcast. A segment rundown is listed below, in case you want to skip to a particular section. Like the podcast? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. The podcast is also available via Spotify, Megaphone and other #MLB

Free-agent outfielder Max Kepler suspended 80 games for PEDs ...

2026-01-09T20:30:04Z

Free-agent outfielder Max Kepler suspended 80 games for PEDs https://www.mlb.com/news/max-kepler-suspended The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced Friday that free agent outfielder Max Kepler has received an 80-game suspension after testing positive for Epitrenbolone, a performance enhancing substance, in violation of Major League Baseball’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.
Last season, Kepler signed a one-year deal with the #MLB

How Marte staying with D-backs could impact market ...

2026-01-09T20:30:04Z

How Marte staying with D-backs could impact market https://www.mlb.com/news/d-backs-not-trading-ketel-marte-impact-on-free-agency-trade-market The D-backs are ending trade talks involving second baseman Ketel Marte (per a source), a decision that could have ripple effects across the offseason landscape. #MLB

MLB, NBC unveil Sunday Night Baseball, 'Star-Spangled ...

2026-01-09T20:30:04Z

MLB, NBC unveil Sunday Night Baseball, 'Star-Spangled Sunday' schedule and more https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-nbc-release-2026-schedule Major League Baseball's return to NBC this season will feature a pair of marquee Opening Day matchups, Wild Card Series postseason games, a special "Star-Spangled Sunday" slate on July 5 and the return of Sunday Night Baseball and MLB Sunday Leadoff. #MLB

Tigers in place to make history with trio of closers in bullpen ...

2026-01-09T18:00:05Z

Tigers in place to make history with trio of closers in bullpen https://www.mlb.com/news/kenley-jansen-kyle-finnegan-will-vest-set-for-dynamic-bullpen This story was excerpted from Jason Beck's Tigers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. #MLB

This season a Minor League team in Florida is going to play as ...

2026-01-09T18:00:05Z

This season a Minor League team in Florida is going to play as ... the Frozen Iguanas?! https://www.mlb.com/news/palm-beach-frozen-iguanas-baseball-traveler Benjamin Hill travels the nation collecting stories about what makes Minor League Baseball unique. This excerpt from the Baseball Traveler newsletter, presented by Circle K, is a mere taste of the smorgasbord of delights he offers every week. Read the full newsletter here, and subscribe to his newsletter here. #MLB

Marte will be back with D-backs next season (source) ...

2026-01-09T17:00:05Z

Marte will be back with D-backs next season (source) https://www.mlb.com/news/d-backs-not-trading-ketel-marte-this-offseason Ketel Marte will not be traded and will return to the Diamondbacks this season, a source confirmed Friday.
The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal was the first to report that Arizona had decided to stop listening to offers for Marte after GM Mike Hazen said a little more than a week ago #MLB

World Series hero Rojas still floating on cloud nine ...

2026-01-09T16:30:04Z

World Series hero Rojas still floating on cloud nine https://www.mlb.com/news/miguel-rojas-basking-in-world-series-heroics This story was excerpted from Sonja Chen's Dodgers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. #MLB

Still time for Mets to complete offseason makeover ...

2026-01-09T16:30:04Z

Still time for Mets to complete offseason makeover https://www.mlb.com/news/david-stearns-has-time-to-remake-mets-for-2026 If the Mets are a television series right now, they are the baseball version of “Extreme Makeover.” Other teams have changed since the end of last season. Not like they have.
David Stearns is the Mets' president of baseball operations. If this were Hollywood, he’d be called the showrunner for #MLB

Padres weighing pros and cons of dealing a reliever for a starter ...

2026-01-09T16:30:04Z

Padres weighing pros and cons of dealing a reliever for a starter https://www.mlb.com/news/would-the-padres-trade-a-reliever-to-help-rotation SAN DIEGO -- With one month until pitchers and catchers report to the Peoria Sports Complex, the Padres’ pitching staff offers quite the juxtaposition.
Within that pitching staff is perhaps the best -- and deepest -- bullpen in the Majors. Also within that pitching staff: a thin starting rotation. #MLB

Phils talking with star free-agent infielder Bichette (sources) ...

2026-01-09T08:00:05Z

Phils talking with star free-agent infielder Bichette (sources) https://www.mlb.com/news/phillies-bo-bichette-interest PHILADELPHIA – Bo Bichette would jolt a Phillies lineup and a 96-win team that has fallen short of expectations the past few years.
But can they realistically sign the talented free-agent infielder? They’re going to find out.
Sources confirmed on Thursday the Phillies’ interest and pursuit of Bichette. The Athletic #MLB

Varsho ($10.75M) among Blue Jays to avoid arbitration ...

2026-01-09T07:30:04Z

Varsho ($10.75M) among Blue Jays to avoid arbitration https://www.mlb.com/news/blue-jays-reach-arbitration-deals TORONTO -- The Blue Jays have reached agreements on 2026 contracts with three of their four remaining arbitration-eligible players prior to Thursday’s deadline, the club announced.
The three agreements are with center fielder Daulton Varsho ($10.75 million), infielder Ernie Clement ($4.6 million) and catcher Tyler Heineman ($1,237,500), leaving left-hander Eric #MLB

Which free-agent hitter will stand tallest in '26? Here's ...

2026-01-09T06:00:05Z

Which free-agent hitter will stand tallest in '26? Here's Bregman's case https://www.mlb.com/news/alex-bregman-case-top-free-agent-hitter-2026 If you're a team looking for a long-term star hitter in free agency, you're probably looking at Kyle Tucker, who's been the unquestioned No. 1 free agent on the market all winter as an elite bat who's just entering his age-29 season.
But if you're a team that's ready to #MLB

Jazz gets $10.2M as Yanks avoid arbitration with all eligibles ...

2026-01-09T05:30:04Z

Jazz gets $10.2M as Yanks avoid arbitration with all eligibles https://www.mlb.com/news/jazz-chisholm-jr-among-yankees-to-avoid-arbitration NEW YORK -- The Yankees avoided arbitration by reaching deals with all of their remaining eligible players on Thursday, including a significant raise for second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr., who will earn $10.2 million in his final season before potentially reaching free agency.
The club also announced one-year agreements with #MLB

3 takeaways from arbitration deadline ...

2026-01-09T04:30:04Z

3 takeaways from arbitration deadline https://www.mlb.com/news/2026-arbitration-deadline Eighteen players were unable to come to terms with their teams on a salary for 2026 prior to Thursday night’s deadline, and while all of them exchanged arbitration figures with their clubs, one stood out above the rest.
Tarik Skubal, the two-time defending American League Cy Young Award winner, filed #MLB

Unveiling the first Power Rankings of 2026 ...

2026-01-09T04:30:04Z

Unveiling the first Power Rankings of 2026 https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-power-rankings-inaugural-2026-edition Welcome to 2026! It should be a fascinating year. Frankly, it already has been. And a new year brings new Power Rankings. Here, thusly, are our first of the calendar year.
There are obviously many more moves to be made throughout the rest of this Hot Stove season, but this #MLB

Skubal, Tigers far apart after exchanging arbitration figures ...

2026-01-09T04:00:07Z

Skubal, Tigers far apart after exchanging arbitration figures https://www.mlb.com/news/tigers-tarik-skubal-exchange-arbitration-figures The Tigers came to terms with seven of their eight remaining players who are eligible for arbitration this offseason on Thursday.
The one exception was noteworthy.
Detroit did not reach an agreement with two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal prior to Thursday’s 8 p.m. ET deadline. Consequently, the #MLB

Venable's senior thesis could be a boon to connect with ...

2026-01-09T03:00:05Z

Venable's senior thesis could be a boon to connect with Murakami https://www.mlb.com/news/will-venable-connection-japan-munetaka-murakami CHICAGO -- The time spent by Will Venable as a student and athlete at Princeton University isn’t really germane to his current White Sox managerial status, aside from preparing him to be a knowledgeable baseball man and a leader.
But Venable’s senior thesis (under advisor Lawrence Rosen), titled, “The Game #MLB

Bichette reportedly set to meet with Phils amid interest from ...

2026-01-09T02:30:04Z

Bichette reportedly set to meet with Phils amid interest from Yanks, Cubs https://www.mlb.com/news/bo-bichette-free-agent-market-taking-shape As the chances of a reunion with the Blue Jays continue to fade, interest in Bo Bichette is picking up elsewhere, particularly from the Phillies, Yankees and Cubs.
According to The Athletic's Matt Gelb and Ken Rosenthal, Phillies officials are expected to meet with Bichette on a video conference in #MLB

Padres avoid arb with all eligible players for 12th straight year ...

2026-01-09T02:30:04Z

Padres avoid arb with all eligible players for 12th straight year https://www.mlb.com/news/padres-arbitration-deadline-2026 SAN DIEGO -- A.J. Preller's perfect record of avoiding arbitration hearings remains intact.
The Padres agreed to contracts with all six of their arbitration-eligible players ahead of Thursday's deadline to exchange figures, the team announced. #MLB

Red Sox reach agreements with 4 to avoid arbitration (source) ...

2026-01-09T02:30:04Z

Red Sox reach agreements with 4 to avoid arbitration (source) https://www.mlb.com/news/red-sox-arbitration-deadline-2026 BOSTON – The Red Sox reached agreements with their four remaining arbitration-eligible players before Thursday’s deadline for teams and players to exchange figures.
Right-hander Tanner Houck ($4.15 million), first baseman Triston Casas ($1.61 million), infielder Romy Gonzalez and righty Johan Oviedo ($1.55 million) all signed one-year contracts, a source told #MLB

Execs poll: Top system? Best at drafting? Best at trading for ...

2026-01-09T01:30:03Z

Execs poll: Top system? Best at drafting? Best at trading for prospects? https://www.mlb.com/news/front-office-executives-poll-for-farm-systems-2026 For the first three installments of the MLB Pipeline Executive Poll, we asked front offices around baseball to focus on players. For our fourth and final report, we asked them to turn the spotlight on each other.
As we have since we started this series in 2023, we are wrapping #MLB

Cubs, Steele avoid arbitration with $6.775M deal (source) ...

2026-01-09T01:00:05Z

Cubs, Steele avoid arbitration with $6.775M deal (source) https://www.mlb.com/news/cubs-justin-steele-avoid-arbitration CHICAGO -- The Cubs addressed their rotation in a big way on Wednesday with the acquisition of hard-throwing righty Edward Cabrera from the Marlins. On Thursday, there was some paperwork in need of attention for Chicago’s starting group.
Beyond Cabrera, left-hander Justin Steele and righty Javier Assad were on the #MLB

Royals avoid arbitration with 6, but Pasquantino and Bubic appear ...

2026-01-09T01:00:05Z

Royals avoid arbitration with 6, but Pasquantino and Bubic appear set for hearing https://www.mlb.com/news/royals-reach-deals-at-arbitration-deadline KANSAS CITY -- The Royals avoided salary arbitration with six of their eight remaining eligible players on Thursday, the deadline to exchange figures in anticipation of an arbitration hearing if a 2026 salary has not yet been agreed upon.
They did not come to an agreement with first baseman Vinnie #MLB

Twins avoid arb with 6, but Ryan not among them ...

2026-01-09T01:00:05Z

Twins avoid arb with 6, but Ryan not among them https://www.mlb.com/news/twins-arbitration-deadline-2026 MINNEAPOLIS -- For the second time in three years, the Twins will likely be heading to an arbitration hearing. The club agreed to terms with six of their arbitration-eligible players but not with star right-hander Joe Ryan. #MLB

These are the top tools in the Mets' farm system ...

2026-01-09T00:00:06Z

These are the top tools in the Mets' farm system https://www.mlb.com/news/mets-prospects-with-best-tools-entering-2026 From bat-to-ball ability to speed, arm strength and defensive feel, the Mets' farm system features prospects flashing loud tools that should give them a chance to impact games at the highest level.
Here’s a look at the Mets prospects with the best individual tools in the system: #MLB

Steer, Lux agree to 1-year deals to avoid arbitration (sources) ...

2026-01-08T23:00:05Z

Steer, Lux agree to 1-year deals to avoid arbitration (sources) https://www.mlb.com/news/reds-arbitration-deadline-deals-2026 CINCINNATI -- Ahead of Thursday's deadline for clubs and arbitration-eligible players to exchange salary figures, the Reds reached an agreement on a pair of one-year deals to avoid hearings.
According to sources, infielder/outfielder Spencer Steer and the club agreed to a $4 million contract. Utility infielder Gavin Lux also agreed #MLB

Peterson ($8.1 million) avoids arbitration with Mets (source) ...

2026-01-08T22:30:04Z

Peterson ($8.1 million) avoids arbitration with Mets (source) https://www.mlb.com/news/mets-avoid-arbitration-2026 Left-hander David Peterson and the Mets agreed to a one-year, $8.1 million deal to avoid arbitration, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand on Thursday. The club has not confirmed the deal. #MLB

Rays agree with 9 arb-eligible players, likely headed to hearing ...

2026-01-08T22:30:04Z

Rays agree with 9 arb-eligible players, likely headed to hearing with Uceta https://www.mlb.com/news/rays-agree-to-deals-with-nine-arbitration-eligible-players ST. PETERSBURG -- Thursday was a busy day for the Rays, as a quarter of their 40-man roster was facing the annual deadline to exchange salary arbitration figures. But they handled nearly all of that business in a timely fashion, announcing nine agreements on Thursday afternoon while preparing for one #MLB

All-Star Donovan among 7 Cards to avoid arbitration ...

2026-01-08T21:30:04Z

All-Star Donovan among 7 Cards to avoid arbitration https://www.mlb.com/news/cardinals-avoid-arbitration-2026 The St. Louis Cardinals announced Thursday that they have agreed to terms on one-year contracts for 2026 with all seven of their arbitration-eligible players, thus avoiding salary arbitration. #MLB

Bucs agree to deals with Cruz, 3 others to avoid arbitration ...

2026-01-08T21:00:05Z

Bucs agree to deals with Cruz, 3 others to avoid arbitration https://www.mlb.com/news/pirates-arbitration-deadline-2026 The Pirates agreed to contracts for the 2026 season with Dennis Santana, Joey Bart, Oneil Cruz and Justin Lawrence Thursday, meaning they will not need to go to arbitration with anyone this spring.
Terms of the deal were not announced, but sources told MLB.com that Santana will make $3.5 million #MLB

Phillies reach deals with Luzardo, Duran, others to avoid ...

2026-01-08T21:00:05Z

Phillies reach deals with Luzardo, Duran, others to avoid arbitration https://www.mlb.com/news/phillies-avoid-arbitration-2026 The Phillies agreed to one-year contracts and avoided arbitration with pitchers Tanner Banks, Jhoan Duran and Jesús Luzardo; infielders Alec Bohm, Edmundo Sosa and Bryson Stott; and outfielder Brandon Marsh before Thursday's deadline for clubs and players to exchange salary figures.
The Phillies will be paying Luzardo $11 million, Bohm #MLB

O's agree with Gunnar ($8.5M), new OF Ward ($12.175M) on ...

2026-01-08T21:00:05Z

O's agree with Gunnar ($8.5M), new OF Ward ($12.175M) on '26 deals (sources) https://www.mlb.com/news/gunnar-henderson-taylor-ward-avoid-arbitration-with-orioles-for-2026 The Orioles avoided arbitration by agreeing on 2026 contracts with star shortstop Gunnar Henderson, catcher Adley Rutschman, newly acquired outfielder Taylor Ward, first baseman Ryan Mountcastleand starter Dean Kremer, sources told MLB.com on Thursday. The team has not confirmed the deals. #MLB

A's avoid arbitration with slugging catcher Langeliers ...

2026-01-08T20:00:05Z

A's avoid arbitration with slugging catcher Langeliers https://www.mlb.com/news/shea-langeliers-athletics-avoid-arbitration-for-2026-season The Athletics on Thursday agreed to terms with catcher Shea Langeliers on a one-year contract for the 2026 season, avoiding arbitration.
Terms of the deal were not announced, but a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand that the contract is for $5.25 million. #MLB

Mariners avoid arbitration with Arozarena ($15.65M deal), Kirby ...

2026-01-08T20:00:05Z

Mariners avoid arbitration with Arozarena ($15.65M deal), Kirby ($6.55M): source https://www.mlb.com/news/randy-arozarena-mariners-avoid-arbitration-for-2026 All-Star outfielder Randy Arozarena and the Mariners avoided arbitration on Thursday, agreeing to a $15.65 million deal for 2026, a source told MLB.com's Daniel Kramer. The club also avoided arbitration with right-hander George Kirby, agreeing to a one-year, $6.55 million contract. The team has not confirmed either deal. #MLB

Rays claim Cheng from Pirates for middle-infield depth ...

2026-01-08T19:30:04Z

Rays claim Cheng from Pirates for middle-infield depth https://www.mlb.com/news/tsung-che-cheng-claimed-by-rays-from-pirates ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays claimed Tsung-Che Cheng off waivers from the Pirates on Thursday, adding some needed middle-infield depth to their 40-man roster.
The Pirates designated Cheng for assignment on Dec. 19 to make room on their 40-man roster for the three players they acquired from the Rays in #MLB

5 questions for Cubs after reeling in Cabrera ...

2026-01-08T19:00:05Z

5 questions for Cubs after reeling in Cabrera https://www.mlb.com/news/cubs-questions-after-edward-cabrera-trade CHICAGO – The Cubs addressed the need for an impact rotation arm on Wednesday, swinging a deal with the Marlins for a pitcher with front-line potential in righty Edward Cabrera. The cost was three prospects, including Owen Caissie, MLB Pipeline’s top-rated Cubs prospect.
Caissie – ranked No. 47 on the #MLB

MLB to celebrate America's Semiquincentennial throughout 2026 ...

2026-01-08T19:00:05Z

MLB to celebrate America's Semiquincentennial throughout 2026 season https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-america-semiquincentennial-celebration-2026-season Major League Baseball will recognize America’s Semiquincentennial with an extensive set of initiatives throughout 2026 to celebrate the nation’s founding 250 years ago and baseball’s distinct place in the country, it was announced today by Commissioner of Baseball Robert D. Manfred, Jr., at the league’s Manhattan headquarters. As its first #MLB

Lee welcomes Giants to Korea, lends new manager a warmer coat ...

2026-01-08T18:30:04Z

Lee welcomes Giants to Korea, lends new manager a warmer coat https://www.mlb.com/news/giants-contingent-visits-jung-hoo-lee This story was excerpted from Maria Guardado's Giants Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. #MLB

Yanks exploring SP trade market as they await Cole's return ...

2026-01-08T17:30:04Z

Yanks exploring SP trade market as they await Cole's return https://www.mlb.com/news/yankees-looking-to-add-pitcher-to-2026-starting-rotation NEW YORK -- When the Yankees look ahead to the upcoming season, they envision the day Gerrit Cole rejoins the rotation, returning from Tommy John surgery to throw his first big league pitches since Game 5 of the 2024 World Series.
That won’t happen in April, and possibly not in #MLB

That red (not green) monster on 'The Masked Singer' was ...

2026-01-08T17:00:05Z

That red (not green) monster on 'The Masked Singer' was ... Big Papi? https://www.mlb.com/news/david-ortiz-revealed-as-contestant-on-the-masked-singer You already know David Ortiz's favorite catchphrase: "Daaaa Yankees lose." But on Wednesday night, it was Big Papi doing some losing of his own.
The Hall of Famer and Red Sox icon was revealed as a contestant on the premiere of a new season of "The Masked Singer" on FOX, #MLB

Taillon intends to pitch for Canada in upcoming Classic ...

2026-01-08T17:00:05Z

Taillon intends to pitch for Canada in upcoming Classic https://www.mlb.com/news/jameson-taillon-2026-wbc-canada Jameson Taillon is set to return to Team Canada for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. #MLB

Breaking down the Guardians' 'pen ahead of the 2026 ...

2026-01-08T15:30:07Z

Breaking down the Guardians' 'pen ahead of the 2026 season https://www.mlb.com/news/guardians-bullpen-analysis-2026 CLEVELAND -- Entering this offseason, if you had to predict an area that would be the Guardians’ greatest focal point, you probably would have pointed to the lineup.
While there’s still time to add to an offense that ranked 28th in the Majors in runs per game in 2025 (3.97), #MLB

How might Reds' lineup shake out? Let's go through some ...

2026-01-08T14:30:04Z

How might Reds' lineup shake out? Let's go through some combos https://www.mlb.com/news/reds-potential-2026-lineups This story was excerpted from Mark Sheldon’s Reds Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. #MLB

Where do O's stand on pursuit of starting arms? ...

2026-01-08T14:00:05Z

Where do O's stand on pursuit of starting arms? https://www.mlb.com/news/orioles-starting-pitching-discussion-2026 BALTIMORE -- Fans around Baltimore have been asking the same questions over the past week: When will the Orioles add another starting pitcher? Will the Orioles add another starting pitcher?
Even Orioles control owner David Rubenstein asked president of baseball operations Mike Elias that type of question on Tuesday night, #MLB

Looking ahead: Predictions for Rangers' 2B, rotation and more ...

2026-01-08T14:00:05Z

Looking ahead: Predictions for Rangers' 2B, rotation and more https://www.mlb.com/news/rangers-offseason-reddit-ama-with-reporter-kennedi-landry On Wednesday, MLB.com Rangers beat reporter Kennedi Landry held an Ask Me Anything on Reddit with fans at r/TexasRangers to kick off the new year. This mailbag features questions and answers from there. The full AMA can be read here. Questions and responses have been lightly edited for clarity.
Do #MLB

Who needs Tucker the most? Team outfield projections shed light ...

2026-01-08T06:30:04Z

Who needs Tucker the most? Team outfield projections shed light https://www.mlb.com/news/which-team-needs-kyle-tucker-most It’s January, and the best all-around player on the free-agent market – Kyle Tucker – is still seeking his next team.
That he’ll get a nice long contract isn’t in dispute, nor is the fact that he’ll help whichever team he ends up joining. (He’s never played on a team #MLB

10 teams that have been busy, while raising eyebrows at the same ...

2026-01-08T06:00:05Z

10 teams that have been busy, while raising eyebrows at the same time https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-teams-questions-2025-26-offseason-moves Most acquisitions are pretty straight-forward. If you don’t know what’s for dinner and then your spouse comes home with a pizza, boom: That’s dinner.
But some acquisitions create more questions. If your spouse comes home with a Himalayan salt rock, it might lead you to wonder: What is a Himalayan #MLB

Bo Bichette's fascinating, complicated free agency case ...

2026-01-08T05:30:04Z

Bo Bichette's fascinating, complicated free agency case https://www.mlb.com/news/bo-bichette-free-agency-case-a-complicated-one Just a few years ago, there was a debate about whether Blue Jays teammates Bo Bichette or Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was the better long-term investment for a club. They were both eligible to become free agents this offseason as under-30 stars.
There's less debate now. Toronto chose to sign Guerrero #MLB

Rockies adding veteran RHP Lorenzen on 1-year deal (source) ...

2026-01-08T03:30:04Z

Rockies adding veteran RHP Lorenzen on 1-year deal (source) https://www.mlb.com/news/michael-lorenzen-rockies-contract Veteran right-hander Michael Lorenzen has agreed to a one-year, $8 million deal with the Rockies, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand.
The deal, which has not been confirmed by the club, includes a $9 million club option for 2027. #MLB

Baseball execs reveal which prospects have the top tools ...

2026-01-08T03:00:05Z

Baseball execs reveal which prospects have the top tools https://www.mlb.com/news/front-office-executives-poll-for-best-prospect-tools-2026 If we had a dime for every time we’ve said or used the word “tools” at MLB Pipeline … we’d sure have a lot of dimes.
Tools are, of course, the building blocks for prospects, and a lot of time is spent evaluating all of them to try to determine #MLB

Dodgers, Graterol avoid arbitration with 1-year deal (source) ...

2026-01-08T02:30:04Z

Dodgers, Graterol avoid arbitration with 1-year deal (source) https://www.mlb.com/news/dodgers-arbitration-decisions-2026 LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers and righty reliever Brusdar Graterol agreed to a one-year, $2.8 million contract to avoid arbitration for the 2026 season, a source told MLB.com on Wednesday. The team has not confirmed the deal.
In addition to Graterol, there are three other arbitration-eligible Dodgers who must agree #MLB

Where do things stand with the D-backs as ST nears? ...

2026-01-08T02:00:04Z

Where do things stand with the D-backs as ST nears? https://www.mlb.com/news/what-work-remains-for-d-backs-roster The beginning of Spring Training is a little more than a month away, and the Diamondbacks still have plenty of work to do on their roster before pitchers and catchers hold their first workout on Feb. 11 at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Here's a recap of where things #MLB

These are the top tools in the Phillies' farm system ...

2026-01-08T01:00:05Z

These are the top tools in the Phillies' farm system https://www.mlb.com/news/phillies-prospects-with-best-tools-entering-2026 From bat-to-ball ability to speed, arm strength and defensive feel, the Phillies' farm system features prospects flashing loud tools that should give them a chance to impact games at the highest level.
Here’s a look at the Phillies prospects with the best individual tools in the system: #MLB

Newcomb brings veteran presence, rotation competition to White ...

2026-01-08T00:00:06Z

Newcomb brings veteran presence, rotation competition to White Sox https://www.mlb.com/news/sean-newcomb-to-compete-for-white-sox-rotation-spot CHICAGO -- At 32 years old, and with parts of nine seasons and 223 games of Major League experience, left-hander Sean Newcomb immediately becomes the old man, or at least the true veteran, of the 2026 White Sox staff.
To take that idea one step further, Newcomb will have the #MLB

Breaking down Cabrera deal's effect on the starting pitcher ...

2026-01-07T23:30:04Z

Breaking down Cabrera deal's effect on the starting pitcher trade market https://www.mlb.com/news/edward-cabrera-trade-analysis-for-cubs-marlins-offseason-market In the wake of the Cubs acquiring right-hander Edward Cabrera from the Marlins, we asked a trio of our reporters to weigh in on what this means for these clubs and the offseason market.
1\. What does this trade mean for the other pitchers supposedly on the trade block, such #MLB

As new wave arrives, 3 former Mets prospects could be key to ...

2026-01-07T23:00:05Z

As new wave arrives, 3 former Mets prospects could be key to '26 hopes https://www.mlb.com/news/former-mets-prospects-facing-make-or-break-seasons-in-2026 The Mets enter 2026 in a period of transition after saying goodbye to a significant portion of their veteran core. Amid that turnover, excitement is building around a new wave of young talent, with top prospects Nolan McLean, Carson Benge, Jett Williams, Jonah Tong and Brandon Sproat all expected to #MLB

Marlins expected to receive Cubs' No. 1 prospect in Cabrera ...

2026-01-07T22:30:03Z

Marlins expected to receive Cubs' No. 1 prospect in Cabrera trade (report) https://www.mlb.com/news/marlins-trading-edward-cabrera-to-cubs The Cubs and Marlins are working on a trade that would send right-handed starter Edward Cabrera to Chicago, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand on Wednesday. If the trade is finalized, part of the return package would be Owen Caissie, per a report from USA Today's Bob Nightengale. Caissie is #MLB