Top 100 prospects revealed on MLB Network
Curtain up! The unveiling of MLB.com's 2025 Top 100 Prospects list is officially underway.
With Sasaki No. 1 overall, LA boasts 6 on new Top 100 Prospects list
MLB Pipeline's top-ranked prospect ahead of the 2025 season is a Dodger -- not that it should come as much of a surprise. Two days after Roki Sasaki was officially introduced in Los Angeles, MLB Pipeline unveiled its Top 100 prospects on Friday, with Sasaki checking in at the top
These 7 clubs boast the most Top 100 prospects
MLB Pipeline released its Top 100 Prospects list on Friday, with all 30 teams landing at least one player on the rankings for the first time since 2019. Of course, some organizations are better represented than others, whether through player development, international scouting, trades or collecting high Draft picks. This
As Astros seek trade with Cubs, Pressly yet to waive no-trade clause (source)
HOUSTON -- The Astros have asked veteran reliever Ryan Pressly to approve a trade to the Cubs, multiple sources told MLB.com on Friday. Pressly has yet to waive his no-trade clause despite a report that a trade was ¡°on the verge¡± of being completed Thursday night. Pressly is entering the
Japanese lefty Ogasawara, Nationals agree on 2-year deal
In the latest signing in a busy international free-agent market, the Nationals have agreed to a two-year deal with left-hander Shinnosuke Ogasawara. Ogasawara, 27, was posted by the Chunichi Dragons in December. Friday was the last day of his posting window to sign with a Major League team for the
Lindor inspired by pilgrimage to Paris Fashion Week
NEW YORK -- Francisco Lindor has taken his love of fashion to an entirely new level. Lindor spent three days earlier this week in Paris for Fashion Week, where he and his stylist, Allen Onyia, attended a Louis Vuitton party and made their way around the city. Among Lindor¡¯s highlights
Skenes 1-of-1 debut patch card to be auctioned for charity
The young collector who pulled the Paul Skenes 1-of-1 Rookie Debut Patch Autograph card has decided to sell the card at auction -- and it will help out a good cause. The Skenes card will be sold at the Fanatics Collect March Premier auction. All of Fanatics Collect's proceeds from
White Sox to honor Buehrle with statue in 2025
CHICAGO -- The White Sox will be commissioning a statue in Mark Buehrle's honor, as announced Friday night at SoxFest Live. It will be unveiled during a pregame ceremony on July 11 of the upcoming season, during a celebration marking the 20-year anniversary of the franchise¡¯s 2005 World Series title.
Mariners lead new Top 100 Prospects list with 7 -- all position players
The Mariners have been known for their robust pitching development, including current big league rotation members Logan Gilbert, George Kirby and Bryce Miller. In a fun twist, when MLB Pipeline dropped its newest Top 100 prospects re-rank on Friday, the Mariners landed seven prospects on the list, none of whom
Cubs boast NL-best 7 prospects on new Top 100 list
CHICAGO -- There is a balancing act playing out with the Cubs right now. The ballclub is very much in win-now mode and has brought in experienced players over the past few years with the goal of trying to make the playoffs. At the same time, Chicago is creating pathways
Execs say these 3 teams need to make a big move
You might not be able to tell by the frigid temperatures around the country, but the Hot Stove is still simmering with only a few weeks remaining until Spring Training. Much of the sports world will be focused on a pair of conference title games in the NFL this Sunday
Padres land RHP Marinaccio in trade with White Sox
SAN DIEGO -- As the rumors continue to swirl in San Diego, the Padres' first Major League trade of the offseason was a relatively minor one. San Diego landed righty reliever Ron Marinaccio from the White Sox in exchange for cash considerations on Friday, the two teams announced. Marinaccio had
Ichiro invites that 1 voter over for a drink ... and more from newest HOF class
The Hall of Fame introduced the newest members of its Class of 2025 -- Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner -- live from Cooperstown on Thursday. The trio all donned matching Hall of Fame jerseys and caps and shared their thoughts on being elected to the Hall.
MLB implementing 2 minor rules changes starting this season
Two on-field rule changes will be implemented beginning this season after MLB¡¯s competition committee unanimously passed them earlier this week. The first involves a modification to the shift rules established prior to the 2023 season. Those rules require that the defensive team have no more than two infielders on either
Ohtani's former interpreter heard impersonating him in recorded call to bank
Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, is heard impersonating Ohtani to try to get a $200,000 wire transfer approved from Ohtani's bank account in a recording obtained by The Athletic from the Department of Justice. Mizuhara pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud charges in June, admitting to stealing almost
Is an Astros-Bregman reunion still on the table?
We're keeping track of all the latest free agent and trade rumors.
The beach volleyball game that set Trevor Hoffman on a Hall of Fame path
SAN DIEGO -- Friday marks seven years since Trevor Hoffman got the call to the Hall. In 2018, Hoffman, one of the best closers in baseball history, became the third player to don a Padres cap in Cooperstown, joining Tony Gwynn and Dave Winfield. The inscription on his plaque begins
Talks between Blue Jays and Alonso reportedly continue
MLB.com is keeping track of the latest news and rumors surrounding Pete Alonso.
J.D. Davis agrees to Minors deal with Angels
ANAHEIM -- After signing veteran shortstop Tim Anderson to a Minor League deal earlier in the week, the Angels added another veteran infielder on Friday, agreeing to terms with J.D. Davis on a Minor League contract. The deal was first reported by Robert Murray of FanSided. Davis, 31, is coming
Could Chourio be poised for a 30-30 season?
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Rays' top prospect Williams draws national praise
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Profar was obsessed with Braves as a kid. Now he'll star for them
ATLANTA -- One year after asking fellow Curacao native Andruw Jones to help him land a deal with the Braves, Jurickson Profar will realize a childhood dream. ¡°Every Wednesday, they were putting the Braves games on TV in Curacao,¡± Profar said on Friday. ¡°So, every Wednesday at 7 o¡¯clock, I
Braves make free agency splash with 3-yr, $42M deal for Profar
ATLANTA -- Jurickson Profar¡¯s earliest baseball fandom was aided by fellow Curacao native Andruw Jones¡¯ rise to greatness. He will now get his own opportunity to serve as a Braves outfielder. The Braves filled one of their most significant needs on Thursday when they signed Profar to a three-year, $42
Corey Koskie elected to Twins Hall of Fame
MINNEAPOLIS -- The newest member of the Twins Hall of Fame is yet another key player from the early 2000s' teams that helped revitalize baseball in the Twin Cities. Former Minnesota third baseman Corey Koskie, who starred on the American League Central championship teams from 2002-04, was announced Friday as
Work from home? Even pitchers are finding new ways to do it
From an aesthetic point of view, it¡¯s hard to beat Yankees right-hander Marcus Stroman¡¯s solution for baseball¡¯s version of ¡°work from home.¡± The days of ballplayers showing up to Spring Training with belly fat are (mostly) long gone, so it takes a good pitcher¡¯s mound to properly prepare for the