One burning question for each team at the Winter Meetings
We're mere days away from the annual Winter Meetings, which will take place in Dallas from Monday through Dec. 12. One of the top events on the baseball calendar, the Winter Meetings allow each team to make significant moves in free agency or via trade. At the 2023 Winter Meetings
Soto decision to come Monday at the latest?
MLB.com is keeping track of the latest news and rumors surrounding Juan Soto.
Yanks could swing big for Adames if they miss on Soto (sources)
The Yankees remain hopeful about bringing Juan Soto back to the Bronx, but in the event that the slugger signs elsewhere, New York will have plenty of money to pivot to Plan B. According to sources, one of the options being considered is Willy Adames, who is drawing interest from
2 new teams join Crochet sweepstakes
MLB.com is keeping track of the latest news and trade rumors surrounding Garrett Crochet.
Soto favorites have emerged, and rumors are flying. Let's discuss
Mets? Yankees? Red Sox? Blue Jays? Mystery team? While many free agents have yet to come off the board, nearly all of the attention is on 26-year-old outfielder Juan Soto, who by this time next week might have signed a new contract. Baseball¡¯s Winter Meetings begin on Monday, Dec. 9,
One intriguing Rule 5 candidate for each team
Teams protected 59 prospects on 40-man rosters two weeks ago but left several others up for grabs in the annual Rule 5 Draft. That draft will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 2 p.m. ET at the Winter Meetings in Dallas. Any player who turned pro at age 18
Breaking down the Hall of Fame candidates on the Classic Baseball Era ballot
Expect a big announcement on Sunday at the MLB Winter Meetings in Dallas. The Classic Baseball Era Committee will meet that day to determine whether any of the candidates on an eight-name ballot will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in July. Five position players and three
Mariners talking trades for marquee infielders (report)
We're keeping track of all the latest free agent and trade rumors.
Ticket proceeds in December for MLB Speedway Classic will go to hurricane relief
Major League Baseball on Wednesday announced a charitable ticket program to support local relief groups in response to devastating effects of Hurricane Helene across the greater Appalachia Mountain region. Proceeds of ticket sales during the month of December for the MLB Speedway Classic presented by BuildSubmarines.com will be donated to
Korean star Hyeseong Kim posted, opening 30-day negotiating period
Hyeseong Kim, one of the top hitters in the KBO, was posted by his team, the Kiwoom Heroes, on Wednesday. Thursday marks the beginning of a 30-day window for the 25-year-old second baseman to sign with an MLB team, with a deadline of 5 p.m. ET on Jan. 3 to
Mets finalize two-year deal with righty Montas
NEW YORK -- Much of what the Mets built in their rotation last year, they built on prove-it deals. Rather than invest in big-name free agents at the tops of their games, the Mets added Luis Severino and Sean Manaea, two starting pitchers with checkered histories who wound up turning
Dombrowski sticking to his plan for Phils' offseason
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3 best fits to fill the hole atop the O's rotation
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Original Royal Al Fitzmorris passes away at 78
Al Fitzmorris, an original Royal who compiled one of the best winning percentages in club history and also owns a franchise hitting first, died Wednesday evening after a months-long battle with cancer, his family announced. He was 78. ¡°It¡¯s by the grace of God my Pops went peacefully to heaven
6 teams with prospects to trade at the Winter Meetings
The Winter Meetings begin Sunday in Dallas, and prospects will certainly be on some teams' shopping lists. Who will get the best holiday-season deal, and which clubs have the juice to make that kind of deal happen?
These 5 teams have strong foundations -- how can they build toward postseason?
¡°Wait until next year.¡± That¡¯s the mantra of an MLB team that just missed out on reaching the postseason. But "next year" isn't equal for every also-ran club. Some teams are in the midst of a rebuild with their sights set on contending two or three years down the road.
'Really easy' decision for Snell to join formidable Dodgers
LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers¡¯ priority this winter was to add an ace to their starting rotation. They introduced their latest star on Tuesday. After signing a five-year, $182 million deal with the World Series champions, two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell made his way to Dodger Stadium on
Reds have ¡®flexibility¡¯ heading into Winter Meetings
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MLB Speedway Classic '25 tickets set to go on sale to public
Fans hoping to attend next season's historic MLB Speedway Classic between the Braves and Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway will get their chance at 10 a.m. ET on Dec. 5, when tickets go on sale to the public.
Reliever was traded for same HOFer -- twice
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The best baseball players born on Dec. 5
Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here¡¯s a subjective ranking of the top five for Dec. 5.
Red Sox, Aroldis Chapman agree to 1-year deal (source)
BOSTON -- Bolstering the bullpen with more velocity has been a stated priority for Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow this winter, and he made a significant move toward that end on Tuesday, reaching an agreement on a one-year, $10.75 million contract with veteran lefty Aroldis Chapman, a source
5 bounceback candidates the Nats could target this offseason
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Sleeper teams that could make a surprise splash this offseason
The Angels were all about those ¡°Early Black Friday¡± deals this offseason. Before we even reached Thanksgiving, they inked veteran starter Yusei Kikuchi to a three-year, $63 million contract, betting big on the improvements he showed with the Astros down the stretch. They also signed veteran right-handed starter Kyle Hendricks,
7 top free agents who could jump to division rivals
When Blake Snell signed a five-year, $182 million contract with the Dodgers last week, it ensured he¡¯d wear the uniform of a third National League West club in as many years -- the two-time Cy Young Award winner pitched for the Padres from 2021-23, and the Giants last season. That