Owen Caissie "Very Likely" to Crack Marlins Opening Day Roster

According to Kevin Barral of FishOnFirst.com, outfield prospect Owen Caissie will "very likely" crack the Opening Day roster and serve as a primary right fielder. The Marlins acquired Caissie from the Cubs as the top asset in the trade that shipped right-handed pitcher Edward Cabrera to Chicago. While Caissie was already expected to compete for […]

Matt Shaw In Danger of Losing Playing Time?

Chicago Cubs former top prospect Matt Shaw appears to be in serious danger of falling into a reserve role for the 2026 campaign. On Saturday night, the Cubs inked a massive five-year $175 million contract with third baseman free agent Alex Bregman. However, with Bregman now slated to cover the hot corner on the North […]

Ryan Waldschmidt Could Break Camp with Arizona

Arizona Diamondbacks top outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt could break camp with the MLB roster. According to Baseball America, the Kentucky product appears to be entering camp with a legitimate chance to make the Opening Day roster as outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (knee) is expected to miss at least the first half of the season, recovering […]

Jordan Lawlar Could See Center Field Opportunities in Spring Training

According to Steve Gilbert of MLB.com, Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Jordan Lawlar could see opportunities in center field during spring training. While the former top prospect has only seen opportunities at shortstop and third base during his first two stints in the big league, it appears the Diamondbacks are exploring an alternative way to get him […]

Mets in "Pole Position" to Acquire Freddy Peralta

According to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon, the New York Mets remain in "pole position" to acquire Brewers right-hander Freddy Peralta. Rosenthal and Sammon reported that while many teams remain in the mix for Milwaukee's top pitcher, the Mets could complete the trade without moving their top young pitcher, Nolan McLean. Instead, they could look […]

Yankees Expressing Interest in Acquiring Nico Hoerner

Following the Cubs' signing of third baseman Alex Bregman, the New York Yankees have already expressed interest in trading for second baseman Nico Hoerner and have reached out to begin preliminary discussions. Bregman's signing with the Cubs does create a bit of a logjam in their infield, as top prospect Matt Shaw will likely revert […]

Red Sox Could Pursue Bo Bichette

According to Bo Nightengale of USA Today, the Boston Red Sox will now turn their attention to free agent infielder Bo Bichette after missing out on third baseman Alex Bregman. Bregman inked a massive five-year $175 million contract with the Cubs, but the Red Sox were expressing significant interest in him and even offered him […]

Max Kranick Set to Throw on Monday

Free agent right-handed pitcher Max Kranick (elbow) is set to be throwing on Monday, according to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic. Kranick has been on the shelf since undergoing flexor tendon surgery in July. He was eventually released by the Mets earlier in the offseason. However, it appears Kranick has progressed well […]

Red Sox Offered Alex Bregman $165 Million Contract

The Boston Red Sox offered third baseman Alex Bregman a five-year $165 million contract before he opted to sign with the Cubs on Saturday evening. The Cubs were able to narrowly win the bidding war for the longtime Astro, inking him to a five-year $175 million contract. Bregman spent the 2025 campaign with the Red […]

Tayron Guerrero Signs Minor-League Deal with Boston

According to Andrew Parker of SoxProspects.com, the Boston Red Sox have signed right-handed pitcher Tayron Guerrero to a minor league contract. The right-hander spent the 2025 season in Japan with the NPB. Guerrero last appeared in an MLB game during the 2019 season with the Miami Marlins but was in the minor leagues from 2021 […]

Eloy Jimenez Signs Minor-League Deal With Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays have signed free-agent outfielder Eloy Jimenez to a minor-league deal with an invitation to spring training. This is a low-risk move by the Jays to bring back Jimenez, who spent part of last season in Triple-A Buffalo with the organization. Jimenez hasn't played in the MLB since the 2024 season with […]

Tyler Beede Signs Minor-League Deal With Cubs

The Chicago Cubs have signed right-handed pitcher Tyler Beede to a minor-league contract with an invite to spring training. Beede pitched briefly in Triple-A with the Minnesota Twins last season. He was released by the organization after posting an 8.00 ERA. 2.33 WHIP, and a 7/9 K/BB ratio across seven games. Beede hasn't pitched in […]

Pierce Johnson Signs With Reds

The Cincinnati Reds have reached an agreement with free-agent relief pitcher Pierce Johnson. According to Jon Heyman, the two sides have agreed on a deal, but the details are unknown right now. Last season, Johnson posted a 3.05 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and a 59/19 K/BB ratio across 65 games with the Atlanta Braves. A solid […]

Freddy Peralta Remains an Option for Yankees

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Freddy Peralta remains a top option for the Yankees if they were looking to bolster their rotation. The Yankees were heavily linked to Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera before he was dealt to the Chicago Cubs earlier in the week. However, Heyman noted that […]

Yankees Remain Engaged in Talks with Kyle Tucker

The New York Yankees have remained in contract discussions with top free-agent outfielder Kyle Tucker, according to Buster Olney of ESPN.com. Earlier this weekend, sources reported that the Yankees and outfielder Cody Bellinger had their contract talks stall and that the Yankees have begun to shift toward the final stages of free agency, assuming Bellinger […]

Yankees Pursuing Trade for MacKenzie Gore

The New York Yankees have begun to pursue a trade for Washington Nationals ace MacKenzie Gore. After falling short in the bid to acquire Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera, Jon Heyman of The New York Post reports that the Yankees have shifted their focus to other top trade targets such as Gore and Brewers right-hander Freddy […]

Chris Bassitt Linked to Tigers

According to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic, right-handed pitcher Chris Bassitt has been linked to the Tigers in free agency. The Tigers continue to pursue depth options for their organization and have also shown interest in signing former Boston Red Sox Lucas Giolito. After a disappointing 2024 campaign, in which the 36-year-old […]

Tigers Showing Interest in Lucas Giolito

The Detroit Tigers have shown interest in free agent starting pitcher Lucas Giolito, according to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic. The Tigers remain active in the starting pitching department on the open market and have also been linked to veteran right-hander Chris Bassitt. Giolito made his return to the bump in 2025 […]

Michael Toglia Inks Minor-League Deal with Reds

The Cincinnati Reds have signed first baseman Michael Toglia to a minor league contract. The 27-year-old was designated for assignment by the Rockies earlier this offseason and finally found a suitor. The UCLA product enjoyed a breakout season for the Rockies in 2024 when he launched 25 home runs with a .218/.311/.456 line across 116 […]

Cubs Sign Alex Bregman to Five-Year, $175 Millon Contract

According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Chicago Cubs have signed free agent third baseman Alex Bregman to a massive five-year contract worth $175 million. Bregman was one of the top free-agent infielders still available on the open market, alongside shortstop Bo Bichette. Bregman spent the 2025 campaign with Boston after playing with the Houston […]

Marcelo Mayer is Preparing to Play Multiple Positions

Boston Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer is preparing to play both second and third base this upcoming season. In 2025, Mayer played mostly third base, but saw action at second and shortstop as well. The absence of Alex Bregman means that Mayer should be able to see regular time at third base now. The Red […]

Cody Bellinger Unlikely to Re-Sign With Yankees

According to Buster Olney of ESPN, free-agent outfielder Cody Bellinger is unlikely to re-sign with the New York Yankees. The two sides have been linked together all offseason, but no deal has been finalized yet. The Yankees reportedly offered Bellinger a five-year deal for at least $30 million per season. Bellinger, who is represented by […]

Freddie Freeman Withdraws from World Baseball Classic

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman has decided to withdraw from the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Freeman has pulled out of the tourney due to personal reasons. He has played for Canada in each of the last two tournaments, but has decided to sit this one out. Freeman has played in back-to-back World Series […]

Ken Waldichuk Gets Designated for Assignment

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Ken Waldichuk was designated for assignment by the organization on Saturday. This is a short-lived stint in Atlanta for Waldichuk, who was claimed by the organization off waivers from the Athletics on Thursday. The team needed to make room for newly signed reliever Tyler Kinley, and Waldichuk is the odd man […]

Triston Casas Optimistic About Playing in Spring Training

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (knee) has resumed baseball activities and is optimistic about playing in Spring Training. Casas is working his way back from a serious knee injury that limited him to 29 games. It seems that Casas is heading in the right direction, but might not be ready for Opening Day. […]

Tyler Kinley is Returning to Atlanta

The Atlanta Braves have agreed to terms with relief pitcher Tyler Kinley on Saturday. The two sides have agreed to a one-year, 4.25 million contract for the upcoming 2026 season. That deal includes a $5.5 million club option that carries a $1.25 million buyout. Kinley returns to Atlanta after posting excellent numbers during his time […]

Ceddanne Rafaela Unlikely to Play Second Base

Boston Red Sox outfielder/infielder Ceddanne Rafaela might not shift positions as frequently in 2026. Recently, Red Sox manager Alex Cora said it was unlikely that Rafaela would play second base this season. Due to their logjam in the outfield, Rafaela played 24 games at second base in 2025. His defensive abilities are a much better […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is Ahead of Schedule

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (knee) is well ahead of schedule in his rehab work, according to the team's general manager Mike Hazen. Gurriel underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee during September of last year. Even with a great recovery, Gurriel is likely going to be sidelined until at […]

Kutter Crawford Throws Off the Mound

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Kutter Crawford (wrist) has progressed to throwing off the mound. Crawford is reportedly a bit behind schedule, but is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season. He missed all of the 2025 campaign due to a wrist issue that required surgery. Crawford has been a viable […]

Jake McCarthy Gets Traded to Rockies

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jake McCarthy was traded to the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. In exchange, the D-Backs will receive right-handed pitcher Josh Grosz from Colorado. On paper, this seems like an ideal landing spot for the speedy outfielder. He figures to get a chance to play regularly and should be a strong fit in the […]