Nick Yorke to Begin Season in Utility Role?

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Nick Yorke is expected to compete for a utility role during spring training, according to Danny Demilio of Pittsburgh Baseball Now. Yorke made his MLB debut during the 2024 campaign but has yet to earn an extended stint in the big leagues. In 2024, Yorke appeared in only 11 games and saw […]

NHL Power Rankings: Where Do All 32 Teams Stand Ahead of Week 17?

Week 16 of the NHL campaign is in the books, and it's time to update our power rankings once again. With the Olympic break nearly two weeks away, the playoff picture is beginning to take shape, separating the contenders from the pretenders. This week, we saw the Utah Mammoth and Anaheim Ducks continue to climb […]

Isaac Paredes Remains Potential Trade Target for Boston

Houston Astros second baseman/third baseman Isaac Paredes remains a top trade candidate for the Boston Red Sox. Houston currently has a logjam in the infield and may not be able to provide Paredes with everyday at-bats. Additionally, the Red Sox have a glaring need at third base and have attempted to fill this role throughout […]

Brayan Bello Drawing Interest on Trade Market

According to Chris Henrique of The Boston Sports Journal, the Red Sox have received interest in right-handed starting pitcher Brayan Bello. Henrique notes that, given Boston's starting pitching depth, teams have begun to call to acquire Bello. Additionally, the team has started "quietly" gauging his value on the trade market. Bello logged a career-high 166 […]

Moises Ballesteros Set for Large Role In Chicago?

Chicago Cubs catching prospect Moises Ballesteros appears poised to take on a larger role in the major leagues this season. Jordan Bastian of MLB.com notes that with outfielder Owen Caissie now in Miami, Ballesteros faces minimal competition for everyday at-bats and should be in a great position to take on a lead role early in […]

Isaac Paredes Not Guaranteed Starting Role to Begin Season?

Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes may have to earn a starting role during spring training, given the current state of the team's infield. During his first stint with the Astros last season, Isaac Paredes logged 89 of his 102 games at the hot corner, with the other 13 coming as the designated hitter. However, […]

Ben Rice to Play "A Lot" Against Lefties, Primed for Lead Role in 2026?

New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice is expected to play "a lot "against left-handed pitching, according to Greg Joyce of The New York Post. Last season, Rice was typically held out against left-handed pitchers, with the Yankees instead deploying Paul Goldschmidt at first base, who performed well against southpaws. However, with Goldschmidt off the […]

Tigers Showing Interest in Nick Martinez

According to Evan Pezold of The Detroit Free Press, the Tigers have shown interest in free agent right-handed pitcher Nick Martinez. Additionally, the Tigers have also shown interest in other proven options on the open market, such as Jose Quintana and Chris Bassitt. The Tigers are likely looking to add one more stable option to […]

Matthew Liberatore Eyeing Opening Day Start

St. Louis Cardinals left-handed pitcher Matthew Liberatore wants to be the team's Opening Day starter and hopes to "force their hand" in any way during spring training. Jim Hayes of the FanDuel Sports Network reported that the southpaw has added a new pitch that he plans to unveil during camp. After spending most of 2024 […]

Aidan Miller Invited to Big-League Camp

Philadelphia Phillies infield prospect Aidan Miller earned an invite to spring training. Miller is considered one of the top shortstop prospects in the sport on MLB.com and is viewed as the team's No. 2 overall prospect. The 21-year-old joined Philadelphia in the opening round (27th overall) of the 2023 MLB Draft. The infielder began the […]

Justin Crawford Earns Invite to Spring Training

Philadelphia Phillies outfield prospect Justin Crawford has earned an invite to spring training. Crawford is currently considered the team's No. 3 prospect according to MLB Pipeline and is the No. 54 overall prospect in the entire sport. Last season, the 17th overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft spent his entire season with Lehigh Valley. […]

Nationals Shopping CJ Abrams in Trade Market

According to Spencer Nusbaum, Andrew Golden, and Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post, the Nationals have shopped star shortstop CJ Abrams on the trade market this offseason. While they have yet to find a trade partner, they are actively looking to move the infielder. On Thursday, the Nationals traded their ace, MacKenzie Gore, to the […]

Brent Suter Continues to Have Suitors in Free Agency

According to Robert Murray of FanSided.com, free-agent pitcher Brent Suter continues to draw interest among many clubs on the open market. Murray noted that the left-hander is currently evaluating his options. In 2025, Suter spent the entire campaign with the Reds and logged 67 2/3 innings, primarily as a reliever (three starts). He posted a […]

Zack Littell Drawing Strong Interest From Clubs

Free-agent right-handed pitcher Zack Littell is drawing significant interest on the open market, according to Robert Murray of FanSided.com. Littell spent the 2025 campaign with the Tampa Bay Rays and Cincinnati Reds. Across 186 2/3 innings of work (32 starts), the right-hander posted a 3.81 ERA with a strong 1.10 WHIP. Littell showed elite command, […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Meets With Several Teams

Free agent infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa met with several teams through virtual meetings over the past week, according to Robert Murray of FanSided.com. Kiner-Falefa spent the 2025 season with the Pirates and Blue Jays. Across 138 games, the 30-year-old posted a .262/.297/.334 line with two home runs and 15 stolen bases. While he does not make […]

Jake Burger Fully Recovered from Offseason Wrist Surgery

Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger (wrist) is fully recovered from offseason wrist surgery and is expected to be a full-go for spring training, according to Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News. In 2025, Burger appeared in only 103 games and had a disappointing season in the batter's box, posting a low .236/.269/.419 line […]

Max Scherzer Not in a Rush to Sign Contract

According to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic, free agent starting pitcher Max Scherzer is not in a rush to sign a contract. Scherzer is reportedly fully healthy and prepped to sign with a team. However, the veteran is willing to wait for his offers to find the perfect opportunity. Rosenthal and Sammon […]

Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz Could Make Yankees Debut Early in 2026?

New York Yankees right-handed pitching prospect Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz is a name to closely monitor during spring training. Rodriguez-Cruz is currently viewed as the No. 3-ranked prospect in the Yankee system and No. 97 overall on MLB.com. Last summer, the right-hander began the season at High-A but was promoted through the system quickly and ended the […]

Kaelen Culpepper Surging Through Minnesota System

Minnesota Twins infield prospect Kaelen Culpepper enjoyed a very productive 2025 season and has left the door open for a late 2026 MLB debut. He began the 2025 season with High-A Cedar Rapids and held a .293/.385/.479 slash line across a 54-game stint. He then earned a ticket to Double-A Wichita, where he continued to […]

Bryce Eldridge Expected to Break Camp with MLB Roster?

San Francisco Giants first base prospect Bryce Eldridge will be in a good position to break camp with the MLB roster. The team's top prospect received a brief 10-game stint in the majors late last season. While he only posted a low .107/.297/.179 line during this stretch, he generated a strong .362 xwOBA, suggesting he […]

Leodalis De Vries in Play for 2026 MLB Debut?

Athletics infield prospect Leodalis De Vries could be in the mix to make his MLB debut in the second half of the 2026 campaign. De Vries was the headliner piece that went to the Athletics in return for relief pitcher Mason Miller, who was traded to the Padres at the deadline. De Vries is currently […]

Zyhir Hope an Ascending Dynasty Asset in Los Angeles System

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Zyhir Hope has seen his stock increase over the past year and is seen as not only one of the top prospects in the Dodgers system, but in all of baseball. In 2025, Hope began the campaign with High-A and spent 121 games with Great Lakes. During this stint, the […]

Abimelec Ortiz Sent to Washington in Trade, Could Compete for Opening Day Role?

The Washington Nationals acquired first-base prospect Abimelec Ortiz, along with Gavin Fien, Alejandro Rosario, Devin Fitz-Gerald, and Yeremy Cabrera from the Texas Rangers, in return for left-handed pitcher MacKenzie Gore. Gore saw his name in many trade discussions throughout the winter, and the Nationals were able to acquire several high-end prospects in return. Oritz was […]

FBI Investigating the Death of Colts Owner Jim Irsay

The FBI is investigating the death of Jim Irsay, the former owner of the Indianapolis Colts. Irsay died on May 25, 2025, due to cardiac arrest while vacationing in Beverly Hills at the age of 65. The FBI recently began investigating the cause of his death after obtaining a federal grand jury subpoena requesting records […]

Multiple Teams Monitoring Luis Arraez

According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, multiple teams remain interested in free-agent first baseman Luis Arraez. Feinsand noted that, given his ability to play both first and second base, he has multiple suitors in the open market. Last season, the 28-year-old posted a .292 AVG, which was the lowest mark of his seven-year MLB career. […]

Boston to Increase Pursuit of Eugenio Suarez?

According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the Boston Red Sox are a team that could make a push for top free-agent third baseman Eugenio Suarez. Saurez has been linked to the Red Sox throughout the winter, and following the signings of Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman, Bo Bichette, and Cody Bellinger, the third baseman is likely […]

Yankees Could Look to Add Another Starting Pitcher

According to Gary Phillips of The New York Daily News, the Yankees could look to further bolster their starting rotation ahead of spring training. Phillips noted that, even though a target of theirs, Freddy Peralta, was shipped to the Mets on Wednesday evening, they remain linked to several high-end trade targets, including MacKenzie Gore of […]

Robert Gasser Could Earn Starting Role in Milwaukee

According to Will Sammon and Chad Jennings of The Athletic, Milwaukee Brewers left-handed pitcher Robert Gasser could be a name to watch to earn a role in the starting rotation. On Wednesday evening, the Brewers traded their top pitcher, Freddy Peralta, to the New York Mets in exchange for two top prospects, Brandon Sproat and […]

Christian Scott Ticketed for Depth Role in New York?

New York Mets right-handed pitcher Christian Scott appears ticked for a depth role to begin the 2026 regular season. According to Will Sammon and Chad Jennings of The Athletic, Scott is projected to sit behind newly-acquired ace Freddy Peralta and the other primary starting pitchers on the roster, such as Sean Manaea, David Peterson, Kodai […]

Jonah Tong Falling Out of Rotation Spot?

According to Will Sammon and Chad Jennings of The Athletic, New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect Jonah Tong may be on the outside of the team's starting rotation to begin the 2026 season. On Wednesday evening, the Mets acquired right-handed pitcher Freddy Peralta from the Brewers, who is now slated to lead the rotation. In […]