Daulton Varsho Coming Off Career-Best Showing at the Plate

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho had a strong season at the plate in 2025, posting new career-highs in various categories. In his third season with the Jays, he slashed .238/.284/.548 with 20 home runs while maintaining a 6.3% walk rate and 28.4% strikeout rate. He also finished the year with a career-high 123 wRC+. […]

Bryan Reynolds Poised for a Bounce-Back Season?

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds had a subpar season in 2025, but the underlying metrics indicate that he could bounce back in 2026. The veteran outfielder slashed just .245/.318/.402 with 16 home runs, all of which represent his lowest markets since the COVID-impacted 2020 season. He also finished last year with a 8.7% walk rate […]

Ramon Laureano Coming Off Terrific Season at the Dish

San Diego Padres outfielder Ramon Laureano found his groove at the plate last season, delivering the best offensive numbers of his eight-year career so far. Laureano was previously known for his terrific defense and had made a name for himself with numerous insane throws in Oakland. However, it was the bat that came to play […]

Health the Biggest Key to Success for Pablo Lopez in 2026?

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez has repeatedly showcased his dominance over many seasons in MLB, but he's now looking to shake off the injury bug and prove that he can be consistently effective over the course of a full campaign. Lopez made just 14 starts in 2025 -- his lowest mark since the COVID-shortened […]

Tatsuya Imai Brings Incredible Track Record to Houston

Houston Astros starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai is gearing up for his first MLB season after eight years in the NPB. During his final international season, the right-hander posted a career-best 1.92 ERA and 2.01 FIP along with his 9.79 K/9 and 2.47 BB/9. He demonstrated an elite ability to limit hard contact with his 0.33 […]

Trevor Rogers to Repeat Dominant Season?

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Trevor Rogers drastically exceeded expectations during an injury-delayed 2025 season, and he'll look for repeat success in 2026. The southpaw missed the first month and a half due to a knee subluxation, and he also spent some time in the minors after being optioned to Triple-A. However, after he was recalled […]

Kris Bubic Throws Batting Practice Session on Saturday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kris Bubic (shoulder) faced hitters during a live batting practice session on Saturday. According to Jaylon Thompson, Bubic looked strong and had good movement on his pitches. Those are encouraging words as Bubic looks to bounce back after missing the second half of last season due to a rotator cuff […]

Orioles Acquire Jackson Kowar from Twins

Minnesota Twins pitcher Jackson Kowar was acquired by the Baltimore Orioles for cash considerations on Saturday. Kowar was claimed off waivers by the Twins roughly two weeks ago. Now, the right-hander is on the move for the third time this offseason. This seems like a low-risk trade for the O's to add some extra depth […]

Nationals Sign Cionel Perez to Minor-League Deal

The Washington Nationals have signed relief pitcher Cionel Perez to a minor-league deal on Saturday. According to Jon Heyman, Perez will earn $1.9 million salary, including $700K of incentives, assuming he makes the big-league roster. The southpaw struggled last season during his 19 appearances with the Baltimore Orioles. Before his disastrous 2025 campaign, Perez was […]

German Marquez Signs Deal with Padres

The San Diego Padres have signed starting pitcher German Marquez to a one-year deal on Saturday. Marquez doesn't have pretty overall numbers, but he spent the first decade of his career pitching in Coors Field with the Colorado Rockies. Last season, Marquez posted a 6.70 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, and an 83/48 K/BB ratio across 26 […]

Grayson Rodriguez is Aiming to Make 30 Starts

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez is aiming to make 30 starts in 2026 despite missing all of last season due to injury. Rodriguez didn't pitch in 2025 after having bone spurs removed from his right elbow. The right-hander says that he has already noticed a significant difference. Having a healthy Rodriguez could be […]

Merrill Kelly to Start on Opening Day for Arizona

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said that right-hander Merrill Kelly will be the team's Opening Day starter, per Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. Kelly, 37, began last season with the D-backs before being traded to the Texas Rangers. In 32 total starts (184 innings), he went 12-9 with a 3.52 ERA (3.76 FIP), 1.11 […]

Jac Caglianone to Have "Plenty of Opportunities to Play" in 2026

Kansas City Royals first baseman/outfielder Jac Caglianone had a frustrating debut season in the major leagues last year, slashing .157/.237/.295 with seven home runs, 18 RBI, 19 runs scored, 18 walks, and 52 strikeouts in 62 games over 232 plate appearances. The 23-year-old former sixth overall pick in 2024 out of Florida had impressive exit […]

Jordan Lawlar Could Earn Everyday Playing Time Early in 2026

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder/outfielder Jordan Lawlar struggled in his first taste of big-league action in 2025, hitting .182/.257/.288 with zero home runs, five RBI, nine runs scored, and two stolen bases across 74 plate appearances. The 23-year-old also posted below-average defensive metrics while bouncing around between third base, second base, and shortstop. Over the offseason, Arizona […]

Maikel Garcia Poised to Build on 2025 Breakout?

Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia put together a breakout season in 2025, hitting .286/.351/.449 with 16 home runs, 74 RBI, 81 runs scored, and 23 stolen bases across 666 plate appearances. The 25-year-old posted career-best walk (9.3%) and strikeout (12.6%) rates, while still posting a stellar 45.1% hard-hit rate. Garcia also spent time […]

Nick Pivetta a Regression Candidate Following Career-Year in 2025?

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Nick Pivetta put together a breakout season in 2025, posting a 13-5 record with a 2.87 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, and 190 strikeouts across 181 2/3 innings (31 starts). 2025 was the 32-year-old's first season with an ERA under 4.04, and he still holds a career ERA of 4.47 across over […]

Brusdar Graterol's Opening Day Availability in Question

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that the team is going to "slow play" relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol's (shoulder) ramp-up this spring, per Jack Harris of the California Post. Harris reports that Graterol's availability for Opening Day has yet to be determined, but that Roberts said Graterol is "going to take some time." Graterol […]

Spencer Jones "Currently Blocked" from Playing Time with the Yankees

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said that outfield prospect Spencer Jones is "currently blocked" from playing time at the big-league level, per Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News. A former first-round pick by the Yankees in 2022, Jones will turn 25 years old in May. He posted monster numbers split between […]

Jace Jung Taking Reps at First Base

Detroit Tigers infielder Jace Jung is taking reps at first base in camp, per Tigers beat writer Chris McCosky. The 25-year-old Jung has previously appeared at both second base and third base across two separate stints with Detroit in 2024 and 2025. Jung has struggled to hit at the big-league level, posting a .190/.315/.230 slash […]

Yankees Want Everyday Reps for Jasson Dominguez

The New York Yankees want to give outfielder Jasson Dominguez everyday reps, but they might not be able to offer that at the major-league level to begin the 2026 season, according to general manager Brian Cashman. It means that Dominguez could begin the year at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The 23-year-old Dominican switch-hitter lost his path to […]

Shota Imanaga Adjusting his Pitch Repertoire

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga has teamed with pitching coach Tommy Hottovy to adjust his pitch repertoire going into the 2026 season, according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. Hottovy said the goal is to keep honing a sweeper from his "natural arm slot" while reintroducing a cutter and finding a sinker grip that "helps maintain […]

Andrew Chafin Signs Minor-League Deal With Twins

The Minnesota Twins signed free-agent left-handed reliever Andrew Chafin to a minor-league deal with an invitation to major-league spring training on Saturday, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Chafin, 35, will bring some much-needed high-leverage experience to the rebuilding Twins' bullpen this year, although he probably won't be an option for saves. The former […]

Griffin Canning, Padres Agree to a Deal

Free-agent right-hander Griffin Canning (Achilles) and the San Diego Padres agreed to an undisclosed contract on Saturday, pending a physical, sources familiar with the deal told Robert Murray of FanSided.com. Canning was in the midst of a breakout campaign last year with the New York Mets, going 7-3 with a career-best 3.77 ERA (4.04 FIP) […]

Nick Castellanos Heading to the Padres

Free-agent outfielder Nick Castellanos is joining the San Diego Padres on a league-minimum MLB deal ($780,000), according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Athletic's Dennis Lin reports that Castellanos is expected to make his first-base debut with the Padres while also seeing time in the outfield and at designated hitter. The Philadelphia […]

Joey Gallo Throwing for Interested Teams

Free-agent Joey Gallo, who is making a full-time transition as a pitcher, is starting to throw for interested teams and has been working out in Florida, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Gallo was in spring training with the Chicago White Sox last year before being released after going 2-for-20 with 11 […]

Jason Adam Thinks he Could be Ready for Opening Day

San Diego Padres right-handed reliever Jason Adam (quadriceps) told 97.3 The Fan on Friday that he thinks he could be available for Opening Day in late March as he works his way back from a ruptured left quadriceps tendon that he suffered late last year. Adam has been throwing bullpen sessions, but he still has […]

Diamondbacks Re-Sign Zac Gallen

The Arizona Diamondbacks re-signed right-hander Zac Gallen for around $22 million on Friday night, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. He rejected Arizona's $22.025 million qualifying offer back in November, but he'll end up making around the same amount in 2026 as he looks to bounce back in a familiar environment. Gallen […]

Zac Veen Overcomes Substance Abuse, Adds Muscle

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Zac Veen finished his first MLB season at an unhealthy 202 pounds, but he's now at 245 pounds after adding muscle in the offseason, according to MLB.com's Thomas Harding. "Definitely one of the bigger, main things was sobering up," said Veen, 24. "I had a pretty big substance abuse problem for […]

Yohel Pozo Drops Significant Weight Heading into 2026 Season

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yohel Pozo announced on his X account that he has dropped 33 pounds since last season. The 28-year-old Venezuelan will be battling for a big-league roster spot in spring training after he hit .231/.262/.375 with a .637 OPS, five home runs, 19 RBI, and 16 runs scored in 67 games in […]

Sandy Alcantara Adding a Sweeper

Miami Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara is adding a sweeper to his arsenal, which already consists of a four-seam fastball, sinker, cutter, slider, and changeup, according to Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald. In his first year back from Tommy John surgery in 2025, Alcantara went 11-12 with a career-worst 5.36 ERA (4.28 FIP), 1.27 WHIP, […]