Travis Bazzana Likely to Begin Season with Triple-A?

Cleveland Guardians top prospect Travis Bazzana is expected to begin the 2026 season with Triple-A Columbus. The Guardians selected the second baseman with the top pick in the 2024 MLB Draft out of Oregon State. Following the draft, Bazzana was given a brief 27-game taste of High-A to conclude 2024, where he struggled, holding a […]

Moises Ballesteros to See Full-Time At-Bats?

Chicago Cubs catcher/first base prospect Moises Ballesteros could see a full-time role on the MLB roster in the 2026 season. The team's top catching prospect made his MLB debut last season and showed flashes in his limited 20-game stint. During this small taste, the 22-year-old held a .298/.394/.474 line with two home runs. However, with […]

Colt Emerson Nearing MLB Debut

Seattle Mariners top prospect Colt Emerson is a name to keep a close eye on during camp, as he could push for an early MLB debut in 2026. Last summer, the No. 9-ranked prospect in the sport according to MLB Pipeline began the season in High-A and finished the season with Triple-A Tacoma. With High-A, […]

Kevin McGonigle to Push for Early Triple-A Promotion?

Detroit Tigers top prospect Kevin McGonigle is a name to closely monitor early in the season. McGonigle enjoyed an impressive 2025 campaign and is quickly approaching the top level of the Detroit system. Last season, the No. 2-ranked prospect on MLB Pipeline, trailing only Pittsburgh's Konnor Griffin, opened the season at Low-A but quickly reached […]

Jac Caglianone to See Everyday Role in 2026?

Kansas City Royals first baseman/outfielder Jac Caglianone appears ticketed to see a near-everyday role at the start of the 2026 campaign. The former sixth overall pick from the 2024 MLB Draft made his MLB debut last season but struggled as he held a .157/.237/.295 line with just six doubles and seven home runs across a […]

Sal Stewart to See Time at First Base in Camp

Cincinnati Reds prospect Sal Stewart is expected to earn opportunities at first base during camp. Charlie Goldsmith of The Dayton Daily News reported that, given Cincinnati's crowded infield, the Reds will look to provide Stewart as many opportunities as possible instead of keeping him in the DH spot. Last summer, the team's top hitting prospect […]

Blue Jays in the Mix to Land Framber Valdez?

According to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportnet, the Toronto Blue Jays have had meetings with free agent left-hander Framber Valdez and remain in the mix to sign him. The Blue Jays have had a very active offseason, including signing Kazuma Okamoto to a four-year deal and starting pitcher Dylan Cease to a seven-year contract. Additionally, they […]

Mets Remain Interested in Cody Bellinger

The New York Mets remain interested in the top hitter available on the free agent market, outfielder Cody Bellinger, even after signing infielder Bo Bichette to a three-year, $126 million contract on Friday afternoon. According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, the Mets would prefer to sign Bellinger to a short-term deal after signing Bichette […]

Rays had Interest in J.T. Realmuto in Free Agency

Before signing a three-year, $45 million extension with the Philadelphia Phillies, catcher J.T. Realmuto was linked to the Tampa Bay Rays. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Rays were interested in the veteran backstop but were unable to match Philadelphia's contract offer. The 34-year-old has spent the majority of his 12-year MLB career […]

Royals Unlikely to Land Brendan Donovan, Jarren Duran in Trade

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Kansas City Royals are unlikely to land either of the two hitters they have been pursuing in trade talks, Brendan Donovan of the St. Louis Cardinals, or Jarren Duran of the Boston Red Sox. Through the winter, both the Cardinals and Red Sox have been listening to […]

Ryan Ward Emerging as Potential Trade Candidate

The Los Angeles Dodgers could look to shop outfielder Ryan Ward following the signing of star outfielder Kyle Tucker. As reported by Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Dodgers are "likely" to explore trade offers for the 27-year-old ahead of spring training. While initial reports suggested they could shop Teoscar Hernandez, the Dodgers are likely […]

Dodgers Could Shop Bobby Miller on Trade Market

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Dodgers could look to shop right-handed pitcher Bobby Miller in a potential trade. Rosenthal noted that while reports suggested Teoscar Hernandez could be on the trade block following the signing of Kyle Tucker, Rosenthal believes the Dodgers would instead look to move young right-hander Miller. […]

Orioles Remain Interested in Framber Valdez

The Baltimore Orioles are reportedly still in the mix for free-agent left-handed starting pitcher Framber Valdez, according to Roch Kubatko. Valdez is one of the top remaining free agent starters on the market. The Giants and Mets have reportedly shown interest, but the O's also remain in the mix. It seems that the O's would […]

Ryan Borucki Signs Minor-League Deal With White Sox

The Chicago White Sox have signed free-agent relief pitcher Ryan Borucki to a minor-league deal with an invite to spring training. This is a low-risk move by the South Siders to add a veteran arm to their bullpen. Last season, Borucki posted a 4.63 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, and a 32/16 K/BB ratio across 39 appearances […]

Jakob Junis Signs One-Year Deal With Rangers

The Texas Rangers signed free-agent relief pitcher Jakob Junis to a deal on Sunday. They've agreed on a one-year, $4 million deal for the 2026 season. Junis played a critical role in the Cleveland Guardians bullpen last season. He registered a 2.97 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, and a 55/18 K/BB ratio across 57 appearances. The expectation […]

Cade Cavalli Avoids Arbitration with Nationals

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Cade Cavalli has avoided arbitration and agreed to a deal with the organization. The right-hander requested $900,000 from the Nats, while the team countered at $825,000. They've agreed to a one-year, $862,500 deal, which includes a $4 million club option for 2027. Cavalli is a former first-round pick of the Nats […]

Ha-Seong Kim has Finger Surgery, Out 4-5 Months

Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (finger) will be sidelined for four to five months after undergoing surgery to fix a torn tendon in his right middle finger. Kim required surgery after suffering a torn tendon in his right middle finger after falling on ice in Korea. The 30-year-old is expected to be sidelined until around […]

Yacksel Rios Signs Minor-League Deal With Cubs

The Chicago Cubs have signed right-handed relief pitcher Yacksel Rios to a minor-league deal with an invite to spring training. This is a depth signing for the Cubs to add another arm for camp. Rios hasn't pitched in the MLB since the 2023 season with the Athletics. The veteran right-hander holds a 6.32 ERA, 1.56 […]

Brewers Continuing to Field Offers on Freddy Peralta

According to Jon Heyman, the Milwaukee Brewers are still fielding offers on right-handed starter Freddy Peralta. The stud pitcher is reportedly drawing interest from the Yankees, Mets, Dodgers, Giants, and Braves. Peralta is extremely valuable right now, given he's only due $8 million for the upcoming 2026 season. That's a steal for the kind of […]

Elly De La Cruz Won't Play in World Baseball Classic

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz won't participate in the upcoming 2026 World Baseball Classic tournament. He was expected to represent the Dominican Republic in the tourney, but that won't be happening now. The Reds reportedly have told De La Cruz to skip the WBC and focus on his health after battling a quad […]

Dodgers Bring Back Nick Robertson on Minor-League Deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed right-handed reliever Nick Robertson to a minor-league deal, according to Ari Alexander of WHDH. Robertson was originally selected by the Dodgers in the seventh round of the 2019 MLB Draft. He came up through Los Angeles' farm system and debuted with the organization in 2023, but he was shipped […]

Triston Casas Won't Commit to Being Ready for Opening Day

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (knee) said that being ready for Opening Day will be a "tight squeeze," according to Tim Healey of the Boston Globe. He hopes to ease his way back into action by playing in some games during spring training. Casas is recovering from a ruptured left patellar tendon, and […]

Sung-Mun Song Suffers Oblique Injury

San Diego Padres infielder Sung-Mun Song (oblique) is expected to miss four weeks while recovering from an oblique injury that he suffered during a recent batting practice session, according to Jee-ho Yoo of Yonhap News Agency. Yoo notes that Song recently visited a clinic in Yokohama, Japan, to receive extensive treatment before arriving in Arizona […]

Nationals Sign Trevor Gott to Minor-League Deal

Free-agent right-handed pitcher Trevor Gott has signed a minor-league deal with the Washington Nationals, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The 33-year-old reliever spent last season with the Seattle Mariners and New York Mets, posting a 4.45 FIP and 8.7 K/9 over 58 innings of work. His solid numbers over a large sample size […]

Ryan Pressly Announces Retirement From Baseball

Right-handed reliever Ryan Pressly has announced his retirement from professional baseball, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Pressly played in 13 major league seasons with three different teams, but the best portion of his career came with the Houston Astros. He was a pivotal part of the Astros' success in the late 2010s and […]

Elly De La Cruz Turned Down Record Contract Offer From Reds

The Cincinnati Reds offered star shortstop Elly De La Cruz a contract extension last spring that would have been the largest contract in franchise history, according to MLB.com's Manny Randhawa, but De La Cruz declined the offer. The largest current contract in Reds history is Joey Votto's 10-year, $225 million deal in 2012. De La […]

Blue Jays Offered Kyle Tucker 10-Year, $350 Million Contract

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Toronto Blue Jays offered superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker a massive 10-year, $350 million contract before he chose to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday evening. Tucker opted to ink a four-year, $240 million contract with the two-time reigning World Series Champions. Throughout the […]

Teoscar Hernandez Expected to Shift to Left Field

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez is expected to remain on the Dodgers but will shift to left field following the signing of Kyle Tucker. On Thursday night, the Dodgers signed Tucker to a four-year, $240 million contract. While Hernandez spent time in left field during his first […]

Reds Could Look to Trade Starting Pitchers

Several teams have reached out to the Cincinnati Reds in hopes of acquiring one of their top pitchers, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. While a source noted that teams doubt the Reds would entertain a trade offer for their top arms like Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo, or Andrew Abbott, a depth pitcher like […]

Orioles Showing Interest in Justin Verlander

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Baltimore Orioles are among the clubs that have shown interest in free agent right-handed pitcher Justin Verlander. Rosenthal noted that the 43-year-old is still receiving interest from several clubs, but given his connection with Orioles GM Mike Elias, the Orioles appear to be among the favorites to […]