about 10 hours ago

Mariners Trade Top Prospect Harry Ford To Nationals For Reliever Jose Ferrer

Seattle sent top catching prospect Ford and minor-league righty Lyon to Washington for left-handed reliever Ferrer, adding another 97-mph arm to a bullpen that already leans on closer Muñoz. Ferrer logged a 4.48 ERA with 71 strikeouts and elite ground-ball rates in 2025. The Nationals gain a much-needed offensive upgrade at catcher after ranking last in fWAR.

By Nischay Rathore

about 20 hours ago

Nick Castellanos Chokes Up Explaining Why Being a Dad Matters More Than Being A Star

Asked about son Liam on a TV segment, Castellanos choked up before explaining he cares more about being a dad than “a big league star.” He said his best role models “wear their emotions on their sleeve,” and he wants to stay authentic in a fake-feeling world. As for Liam’s favorite player besides dad? “Probably Matt Strong.”

By Tanish Chachra

about 20 hours ago

Yariel Rodriguez Outrighted by Blue Jays Despite Solid 2025 Season

Toronto outrighted Rodriguez from its 40-man roster but kept the reliever in the organization, with a spring invite to fight for a bullpen spot. The 28-year-old logged 1.4 WAR, a 3.08 ERA, 66 strikeouts, and 34 walks over 73 innings in 2025, before a rough postseason stretch with a 10.13 ERA across four appearances.

By Tanish Chachra

about 23 hours ago

Cubs Push for Zac Gallen as Rotation Anchor

Bob Nightengale reports the Chicago Cubs are hopeful of finalizing a multi-year deal with free-agent ace Gallen, though talks aren’t done and other teams remain in play. Gallen, who has three top-10 Cy Young finishes and has averaged 32 starts over the last four seasons. He would immediately give Chicago the durable No. 1 starter it has been chasing.

By Tanish Chachra

about 23 hours ago

Baltimore Orioles Add Drew Romo and Will Robertson in Quiet Depth Play

Fresh off a disappointing 2025, the Orioles quietly shuffled their roster, designating Ryan Noda for assignment while claiming catcher Romo from the Rockies and outfielder Robertson from the Pirates. Noda hit just .154 in seven games. Romo and Robertson struggled with limited action in 2025 but bring controllable depth as Baltimore eyes bigger names like Framber Valdez.

By Tanish Chachra

1 day ago

Marco Luciano Claimed by Pirates, Ending Once-Glowing Giants Prospect Story

Luciano’s Giants chapter ended when the Pirates claimed the 24-year-old infielder off waivers, cutting ties with a former headline prospect. Signed in 2018, he reached the MLB in 2023 but hit just .217 with a .286 OBP and .304 slugging over 41 games. Pittsburgh now bets on his raw power and arm, while the Giants fans wonder what slipped away.

By Tanish Chachra

2 days ago

Miguel Rojas Confirms 2026 As Final Season, Aims For Dodgers Three-Peat

Rojas re-signed for one year at $5.5 million, confirming 2026 will be his last in the majors while he helps power Los Angeles’ push. The 36-year-old World Series hero tied Game 7 in 2025 with a ninth-inning homer against Toronto. “I can’t wait to play… with one goal… winning another championship,” he told fans, before moving into a player-development role.

By Nischay Rathore

3 days ago

Buck Showalter Says Mets’ Problem Was Pitching, Not Jeff McNeil–Francisco Lindor Rift

“Jeff's a Long Beach State dirtbag… Lindor is a very stylish, worldly guy… but it works,” Showalter said, insisting the Mets’ issues weren’t the clubhouse drama. He noted McNeil “led the whole globe in hitting that year” and argued poor pitching, not relationships, sank them. On Juan Soto, he called him an “unbelievable offensive performer” you shouldn’t overmanage.

By Tanish Chachra

3 days ago

Ron Washington Set To Join San Francisco Giants’ Staff as Infield Guru

Former Angels skipper Washington is finalizing a move to the Giants’ staff, where he’s expected to focus on the infield defensively. After quadruple bypass surgery sidelined him for much of 2025, the ex-Rangers World Series manager and renowned infield guru now joins rookie boss Tony Vitello. He will guide a talented group of Matt Chapman, Willy Adames and Rafael Devers.

By Tanish Chachra

3 days ago

Dodgers Consider Teoscar Hernández Trade To Solve Center-Field Need

The Dodgers are listening on Hernández after a down 2025, when he posted a .738 OPS and graded as one of MLB’s worst defensive outfielders. A deal, considered unlikely but logical, would shift Andy Pages to right and push the Dodgers to find a center fielder, with Jarren Duran or Byron Buxton targets. Meanwhile, Tommy Edman recovers from ankle surgery.

By Tanish Chachra

3 days ago

Dodgers Weigh Evan Phillips Reunion After Non-Tender Gamble

Non-tendered last month, Phillips is already back on the Dodgers’ radar after they balked at his projected $6.1 million arbitration hit. Claimed on waivers in 2021, he posted a 2.22 ERA in 201 games before Tommy John surgery this summer. Now playing light catch, he’s eyeing a midseason return. His body already looks great now, GM Brandon Gomes said.

By Tanish Chachra

3 days ago

Dodgers Turn to Trade Market for Outfield Fix as Cody Bellinger Reunion Looms

With Kyle Tucker’s market likely out of reach, the Dodgers are eyeing trades to fix their outfield. A Bellinger reunion remains possible, while past targets Harrison Bader and Steven Kwan linger. Cardinals lefties Brendan Donovan and Lars Nootbaar, Red Sox duo Jarren Duran and Wilyer Abreu, plus Byron Buxton, headline an intriguing but expensive pool of options this winter.

By Tanish Chachra

3 days ago

Los Angeles Dodgers Bring Back Miguel Rojas as Bullpen Search Tightens

The Dodgers brought back the franchise's favorite Rojas on a one-year, $5.5 million deal while treading carefully in a reliever market. After big-money whiffs on Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates, the Dodgers prefer short-term bullpen bets, having already missed on Raisel Iglesias, Ryan Helsley and Devin Williams as they eye options like Robert Suarez.

By Tanish Chachra

4 days ago

Steve Cohen’s $8.1 Billion Mets Casino District Wins New York Approval

Cohen secured New York approval for his $8.1 billion Metropolitan Park casino next to Citi Field, trading a $500 million license fee and infrastructure upgrades for a 30-year deal. The Hard Rock joint venture is projected to generate about $3.9 billion in annual revenue and $850 million in taxes, transforming the Mets’ parking lots into a year-round entertainment district.

By Nischay Rathore

4 days ago

Josh Byrnes Leaves Dodgers to Take Rockies GM Job

Byrnes is set to become the Colorado Rockies’ new general manager under president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta, per Ken Rosenthal. The former Diamondbacks and Padres GM has worked as the Dodgers’ senior VP of baseball operations since 2014, helping build their powerhouse era. Now he’s tasked with reshaping a struggling Rockies franchise from the front office.

By Tanish Chachra

4 days ago

Brewers Weigh Cracking Trade Door Open on Freddy Peralta

Brewers are fielding interest in Peralta and considering “cracking the door open” on trade talks. With Brandon Woodruff back and a pool of rotation options, Milwaukee believes it could still contend without Peralta if the return is big, ideally a MLB-ready starter. With Dylan Cease getting $210M in free agency while Peralta earns $8M, his trade value soars right now.

By Tanish Chachra

4 days ago

Reds Dream of Kyle Schwarber Homecoming as Phillies Stay Favorites

The Reds are pushing to bring Ohio native Schwarber home as their full-time DH, hoping he supercharges a young core led by Elly De La Cruz and Spencer Steer under Terry Francona. But Schwarber’s projected five-year $145M deal dwarfs Cincinnati’s roughly $20M in 2026 flexibility, leaving the Phillies, plus lurking giants like the Mets and Red Sox, as clear favorites.

By Tanish Chachra

4 days ago

Astros Keep Jesús Sánchez as Trade Chip After Late-Season Slump

The Astros’ decision to tender Sánchez around $6.5M turned him into a clear trade chip. After a brutal .199/.269/.342 finish in 2025, the Astros are betting another club still believes in his plus bat speed and past .246/.312/.432 production. Outfield-hungry teams like the Royals, Pirates, Guardians and Phillies profile as suitors, with Houston eyeing a back-end starter.

By Tanish Chachra

4 days ago

Astros Sign KBO Star Ryan Weiss, ‘Daejeon Jesus,’ To MLB Deal

Houston added KBO ace Ryan Weiss on a major league deal reportedly guaranteeing $2.6 million for 2026 with a 2027 team option and incentives past $10 million. The Hanwha Eagles right-hander, nicknamed ‘Daejeon Jesus,’ went 16-5 with a 2.87 ERA, 207 strikeouts and a 1.024 WHIP over 178.2 innings, returning stateside after three seasons in Asian leagues.

By Nischay Rathore

4 days ago

Dylan Cease Signs Record $210 Million Deal With Blue Jays Rotation

Toronto officially signed Dylan Cease to a seven-year, $210 million deal, the largest free-agent contract in Blue Jays history. The 29-year-old joins a rotation with Gausman, Bieber, Yesavage and Berrios after leading qualified pitchers with a 33.4 percent whiff rate and posting five straight 32-start, 200-strikeout seasons. He finished second in AL Cy Young voting in 2022.

By Nischay Rathore

4 days ago

KBO Four-Title Ace Cody Ponce Signs Three-Year Deal With Blue Jays

Toronto has landed KBO sensation Cody Ponce on a three-year, $30 million contract after his record 2025 season with the Hanwha Eagles. The 31-year-old went 17-1 with a 1.89 ERA and 252 strikeouts, sweeping wins, ERA, strikeouts and winning percentage to become the league’s first foreign four-title MVP and breaking the single-season strikeout record. Now he aims to carry that dominance back to MLB.

By Nischay Rathore

4 days ago

Angels Take Low-Cost Gamble on Former Cy Young Finalist Alek Manoah

The Angels signed Manoah to a one-year, $1.95 million deal, hoping the former Blue Jays ace can rebound from a brutal slide. A 2022 Cy Young finalist with a 2.26 ERA, he collapsed to 5.87 in 2023 before injuries and a torn UCL derailed him. With their rotation ranked 28th last year, Anaheim badly needs upside now.

By Nischay Rathore

5 days ago

Max Muncy Shrugs Off Tatsuya Imai’s Challenge: ‘We Get Everyone’s Best’

Imai declared he’d love to take the Dodgers down. Muncy wasn’t rattled, calling it standard bulletin board talk: “It’s no different… they all want to take us down.” He admitted he hasn’t watched Imai but praised the quality of Japanese pitchers and said the Dodgers embrace the target on its back: “You get everyone’s best every night. That’s the fun.”

By Tanish Chachra

5 days ago

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Makes Time for Young Lakers Fan

At a Lakers game, Yamamoto paused courtside to greet a young fan in purple and gold, a brief moment that quickly spread on social media. The clip shows the Dodgers ace leaning over the railing as the kid beams. In 2025, he posted a 2.49 ERA, 201 strikeouts, and a 1.45 postseason ERA, cementing fan-favorite status.

By Tanish Chachra

5 days ago

Max Muncy Says Dodgers Option News Arrived by Email

“It was an email,” Muncy said. “My agent called: ‘They picked up the option’ and forwarded it along. I’m back, that’s what I wanted.” He added it wasn’t a last-minute drama; the team had to sort roster moves as players came off the 60-day IL. “We felt pretty good that it would be picked up. Now we go from there."

By Tanish Chachra

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