Reds Acquire Reliever Brock Burke on Friday

The Cincinnati Reds are acquiring left-handed reliever Brock Burke from the Los Angeles Angels on Friday in a three-team deal that also includes the Tampa Bay Rays, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. The Reds sent infielder Gavin Lux and right-hander Chris Clark to the Rays, and the Rays sent outfielder Josh Lowe to the […]

Gavin Lux Heading to Rays in Three-Team Trade

The Tampa Bay Rays are acquiring infielder Gavin Lux and right-hander Chris Clark from the Cincinnati Reds on Friday in a three-team deal that also involves the Los Angeles Angels, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. In his first and only season with the Reds in 2025, Lux slashed .269/.350/.374 with only five home runs, 53 […]

Angels Acquire Josh Lowe in Three-Team Trade

The Los Angeles Angels are acquiring outfielder Josh Lowe from the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday in a three-team trade that also involves the Cincinnati Reds, sources told Jeff Passan of ESPN. The Reds are sending infielder Gavin Lux and right-hander Chris Clark to the Rays, and the Angels are sending left-hander Brock Burke to […]

Kyle Tucker Signs Four-Year Contract With Dodgers

According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to terms with superstar free-agent outfielder Kyle Tucker on a four-year, $240 million contract. Tucker was considered the top available hitter on the open market and was linked to numerous teams, including the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Mets, before inking his […]

Orioles, Sam Huff Agree To Minor-League Deal

The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a minor-league contract with free-agent catcher Sam Huff, according to MASNsports.com's Roch Kubatko. Huff is expected to attend big league spring training as a non-roster invitee. The 28-year-old has appeared in parts of five major league seasons, hitting 12 home runs while slashing .247/.301/.430 across 272 plate appearances. A […]

Angels, Miguel Castro Agree to Minor-League Deal

The Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a minor-league contract with veteran free-agent reliever Miguel Castro, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Castro will attend big league spring training as a non-roster invitee. The 31-year-old righty has pitched for seven MLB teams over 11 seasons. For his career, he holds a 4.24 […]

Takahiro Norimoto to Stay in Japan, Signs With Yomiuri Giants

Right-handed pitcher Takahiro Norimoto has decided to remain in Japan and will sign a multi-year deal with the Yomiuri Giants, according to a report from Sports Hochi. Norimoto had been considering an offer from an MLB club but ultimately chose to continue his career in Nippon Professional Baseball. The 35-year-old has spent his entire 13-year […]

Taylor Clarke Agrees to One-Year Deal With Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed free-agent reliever Taylor Clarke to a one-year, $1.5 million contract that includes incentives and could be worth just over $2 million, reports Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. In a corresponding move, the Diamondbacks designated right-hander Gus Varland for assignment. Clarke spent the past three seasons with the Kansas City […]

Are the Mariners Poised to Land Brendan Donovan?

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Seattle Mariners are viewed as the leading suitor to land St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan, largely because Seattle possesses the strongest farm system to facilitate a deal. Rosenthal added that the San Francisco Giants and Kansas City Royals have also expressed interest. However, he believes […]

Mariners Acquire Yosver Zulueta from Reds

The Seattle Mariners are set to acquire right-hander Yosver Zulueta from the Cincinnati Reds, according to Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com. Zulueta was designated for assignment earlier today following Cincinnati's official signing of Pierce Johnson. The return for the Reds is currently unknown. Seattle's 40-man roster is full, so a corresponding move will be required to […]

Clayton Kershaw to Pitch for Team USA in World Baseball Classic

Retired left-hander Clayton Kershaw will suit up one last time for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, USA Baseball announced on Thursday. After winning back-to-back World Series titles, Kershaw, an 11-time All-Star, three-time National League Cy Young winner, and 2014 NL MVP, will ride off into the sunset after representing his country. It […]

Rockies Agree to Two-Year Deal With Willi Castro

The Colorado Rockies agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal with free-agent utility man Willi Castro on Thursday, sources told Jorge Castillo of ESPN. Castro, a 28-year-old switch-hitter from Puerto Rico, will be looking to bounce back in 2026 after a rough year with the Minnesota Twins and Chicago Cubs in 2025. In 120 total […]

Matt Shaw Could See Time in the Outfield

According to Jessee Rogers of ESPN, Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw could see time in the outfield during the upcoming season. Last week, the Cubs signed free agent third baseman Alex Bregman to a massive five-year contract, which will likely block Shaw out of a starting role in the infield with Nico Hoerner, Dansby […]

Kyle Tucker Could Agree to Contract on Thursday?

According to Jon Heyman of The New York Post, top free-agent outfielder Kyle Tucker could make his decision on Thursday. Heyman noted that the three primary suitors for the superstar are the Toronto Blue Jays, New York Mets, and Los Angeles Dodgers. Heyman noted that while there are other suitors, if one of them were […]

JoJo Romero Linked to Mariners

The Seattle Mariners have expressed interest in bolstering their bullpen and have been linked to St. Louis Cardinals reliever JoJo Romero. The Cardinals are currently in the midst of a "re-tool" as they shipped off starting third baseman Nolan Arenado to the Arizona Diamondbacks this week and have also been shopping infielder Brendan Donovan. According […]

Mets Officially Offer Kyle Tucker a Four-Year Contract

The New York Mets have officially sent top free-agent outfielder Kyle Tucker a contract proposal for four years in length. As reported earlier this week, the Mets were considering increasing their offer to Tucker to four years. Mike Puma of The New York Post reported on Wednesday that the Mets have finally added an additional […]

Blue Jays Have Not "Closed the Door" on Reunion With Bo Bichette

According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Blue Jays have not closed the door on a potential reunion with top free-agent infielder Bo Bichette. Throughout the winter, Bichette has been linked to several suitors and has even drawn significant interest from certain clubs such as the Philadelphia Phillies. Even though the Blue Jays appear to […]

Twins Designate Mickey Gasper for Assignment

The Minnesota Twins have designated catcher/first baseman Mickey Gasper for assignment. This transaction opened a spot on the roster for infielder Vidal Brujan, whom the team claimed off waivers from the Braves earlier this week. Gasper spent the 2025 campaign with the Twins after making his MLB debut in 2024 with the Boston Red Sox. […]

Thomas White Could Push for Early MLB Debut?

Miami Marlins top pitching prospect Thomas White could make a case to push for an earlier-than-expected MLB debut. The Miami Marlins have traded two of their current starting pitchers this past week, which will open the door for their budding prospects to compete for a job in spring training. The Marlins shipped Edward Cabrera to […]

Carson Benge a Name to Closely Monitor in Camp

New York Mets outfield prospect Carson Benge is a name to closely monitor during spring training. As reported by Sam Dykstra of MLB.com, Benge is in the mix to win a starting job in the outfield out of spring training. Following the departure of Brandon Nimmo, Benge could make a strong case in spring training […]

Bubba Chandler's Stock is Rising Ahead of Spring Training

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Bubba Chandler has seen his fantasy stock rise following his strong conclusion to the season, as he appears poised for a breakout campaign in 2026. Chandler made his MLB debut with the Pirates in late August of 2025. Through his first 31 1/3 innings in the big leagues, the right-hander posted […]

Samuel Basallo to Begin the Season with Everyday At-Bats?

Baltimore Orioles catching prospect Samuel Basallo could see nearly every day at-bats with the Orioles to open the 2026 season. The top catching prospect in the sport and the overall No. 7-ranked per MLB Pipeline, made his long-awaited MLB debut in August of the 2025 season. Through his first 31 games in Baltimore, Bassalo showed […]

Carter Jensen Ticketed for Major Role?

Kansas City Royals catching prospect Carter Jensen made his MLB debut late in the 2025 season and immediately flashed high upside. With the Royals, Jensen posted a .300/.391/.550 line with six doubles, three home runs, and a 12:9 K:BB across a 20-game stint. Under the hood, the No. 1-ranked prospect in the system per MLB.com […]

Sebastian Walcott to Open 2026 Season at Triple-A?

Top Texas Rangers shortstop prospect Sebastian Walcott is expected to make a strong push to join Triple-A at the start of the 2026 regular season. Last summer, the No. 6-ranked prospect in all of baseball (according to MLB Pipeline) spent the entire campaign with Double-A Frisco and was able to hold his own, suggesting he […]

Twins Claim Vidal Brujan Off Waivers From Braves

The Minnesota Twins have claimed utility man Vidal Brujan off waivers from the Atlanta Braves, designating catcher/utility man Mickey Gasper for assignment as the corresponding move. Brujan, who will turn 28 in February, has already appeared for five different MLB teams across five seasons in the big leagues. Across 94 plate appearances split between the […]

Mariners Interested in Nico Hoerner

Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports that the Seattle Mariners "remain interested" in acquiring Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner. With the Cubs' recent addition of third baseman Alex Bregman, Chicago could be looking to shuffle pieces around in its infield, and Hoerner will reach free agency at the end of the 2026 season. […]

Jarren Duran "Remains a Likely Trade Candidate"

The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey reports that "at least one person with the Red Sox suggested this week that there's still an opportunity to trade from the outfield group," and that outfielder Jarren Duran "remains a likely trade candidate." Boston has at least four capable outfielders currently on the roster between Duran, Roman Anthony, Wilyer Abreu, […]

Red Sox Have "Quietly Shopped" Brayan Bello

The Boston Red Sox "quietly shopped" starting pitcher Brayan Bello earlier in the offseason, per Ken Rosenthal and Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic. While Bello remains a member of the Red Sox for the time being, Boston's recent big-money agreement with lefty starter Ranger Suarez could lead to renewed willingness to trade from their starting […]

Mets Willing to Add Fourth Year for Kyle Tucker?

MLB Network Radio's Jim Duquette said on Wednesday that from what he can tell, it's likely the New York Mets have "gone to a fourth year" for free-agent outfielder Kyle Tucker. Reports surfaced on Tuesday that the Mets were willing to offer Tucker a short-term contract with an average annual value of $50 million, but […]

Ranger Suarez Agrees to Five-Year Deal With Red Sox

Free-agent left-hander Ranger Suarez agreed to a five-year deal worth $130 million with the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports. The Red Sox were bound to make another big move after losing third baseman Alex Bregman in free agency to the Chicago Cubs. Suarez, 30, will now join […]