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Feb 11, 2026
Miles Mikolas and the Washington Nationals have agreed to a $2.25 million, one-year contract, adding a durable veteran to the mix as the young team sorts out its starting rotation in spring training.
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Feb 11, 2026
Astros All-Star reliever Josh Hader was able to resume throwing Wednesday but told reporters he isn't sure if he'll be ready for Opening Day after dealing with biceps tendinitis.
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Feb 11, 2026
Reliable veteran right-hander Chris Bassitt and the Orioles are in agreement on a one-year, $18.5 million contract, sources told ESPN.
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Feb 11, 2026
Veteran catcher Gary Sánchez has agreed to terms on a $1.75 million, one-year contract with the Brewers, according to multiple reports.
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Feb 11, 2026
Kris Bryant, who has played just 48 games over the past two seasons, has been placed on the 60-day injured list by the Rockies as spring training begins.
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Feb 11, 2026
Kris Bubic won his arbitration case against the Royals and will make $5.15M, while fellow left-hander Eric Lauer lost his hearing to the Blue Jays and gets $4.4M.
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Feb 11, 2026
Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll broke the hamate bone in his right hand and will undergo surgery Wednesday, leaving him out of the World Baseball Classic and in question for Opening Day.
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Feb 11, 2026
Check out the results of our first fantasy baseball head-to-head points mock draft of 2026, featuring round-by-round picks and a snapshot of the rosters of all 10 teams.
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Feb 11, 2026
Eric Karabell keeps tabs on the baseball world and tells you what is relevant to fantasy baseball managers.
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Feb 11, 2026
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
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Feb 11, 2026
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell on Wednesday named right-hander Daniel Palencia as the team's closer for Opening Day.
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Feb 11, 2026
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor has opted to have surgery on his left hamate bone and will miss at least six weeks, manager Carlos Mendoza said.
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Feb 11, 2026
Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday will undergo surgery to repair a broken hamate bone in his right hand Thursday and will miss Opening Day.
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Feb 11, 2026
Reliever Evan Phillips, who is coming off Tommy John surgery and isn't expected to return until July, agreed to a one-year, $6.5M contract to return to the Dodgers.
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Feb 11, 2026
Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll broke the hamate bone in his right hand and will undergo surgery Wednesday, sources told ESPN, leaving him out of the World Baseball Classic and in question for Opening Day
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Feb 11, 2026
Three seasons after being part of the Texas Rangers' only World Series championship, Jordan Montgomery has agreed to a one-year deal to rejoin the team, a source told ESPN.
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Feb 11, 2026
For the 75th anniversary, a panel of executives, journalists and collectors selected the 75 best Topps cards of all time and inserted corresponding redemption cards into their latest release.
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Feb 11, 2026
On May 29, the Rangers will give away a jersey with a bloodstain imitating Ryan's iconic uniform.
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Feb 11, 2026
From prospects with big expectations to All-Stars returning from injury, here's who we're paying attention to.
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Feb 11, 2026
From prospects with big expectations to All-Stars returning from injury, here's who we're paying attention to.
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Feb 11, 2026
Jose Quintana, embarking on his 15th major league season, gives the Rockies another veteran pitcher.
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Feb 10, 2026
Catcher Tyler Stephenson has won his arbitration case against the Reds and will earn $6.8 million instead of the $6.55 million offered to him by the team.
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Feb 10, 2026
Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said Tuesday the team "will never shut the door" on potentially finding a role for Andrew McCutchen, a longtime cornerstone of the franchise.
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Feb 10, 2026
Isiah Kiner-Falefa said he wished he took a longer lead in the key play of the ninth inning in Game 7 of the World Series but that he was following Toronto's policy of having a shorter lead in that situation.
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Feb 10, 2026
Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander will undergo surgery to repair the labrum in his left shoulder on Wednesday and is expected to be sidelined five to six months, manager John Schneider said.
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Feb 10, 2026
On May 29, the Rangers will give away a jersey with a bloodstain imitating Ryan's iconic uniform from when he continued pitching after a ball split open his lip.
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Feb 10, 2026
Catcher Tyler Stephenson has won his arbitration case against the Reds and will earn $6.8 million instead of the $6.55 million offered to him by the team.
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Feb 10, 2026
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor will be evaluated for a stress reaction in his left hamate bone and may need surgery. In addition, Juan Soto will move to left field.
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Feb 10, 2026
Three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander is returning to the team with which he started his career, signing a one-year deal with the Detroit Tigers.
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Feb 10, 2026
The Braves added catching depth while awaiting the return of Sean Murphy by signing former Texas Rangers All-Star Jonah Heim to a one-year deal on Tuesday.
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Feb 10, 2026
Braves right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach is expected to miss significant time because of inflammation in his pitching elbow.
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Feb 10, 2026
Diamondbacks ace Corbin Burnes said he hopes to return around the All-Star break following Tommy John surgery that ended his 2025 season.
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Feb 10, 2026
The Colorado Rockies and right-handed pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano have agreed to a one-year, $5.1 million deal.
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Feb 10, 2026
The White Sox are prepared to build upon last season's promising second half.
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Feb 10, 2026
Veteran right-hander Aaron Civale and the Athletics have agreed to a one-year, $6 million contract, sources told ESPN. He pitched for three teams in 2025.
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Feb 10, 2026
Winning your fantasy baseball league doesn't need to be hard. Here are some tips on how to make sure you're always on top of things.
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Feb 10, 2026
Tristan H. Cockcroft gives newcomers tips on how to best use the tools available to them in ESPN's fantasy baseball game.
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Feb 10, 2026
Three years after an epic end to the World Baseball Classic, American stars are pitching in like never before.
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Feb 09, 2026
Second baseman Ketel Marte has no ill feelings after the Diamondbacks were open to the possibility of trading him this offseason, saying "I want to be here."
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Feb 09, 2026
The Detroit Tigers will have their local television broadcasts produced and distributed by Major League Baseball this season. The deal also includes the NHL's Red Wings. Both the Tigers and Wings are owned by Ilitch Sports Entertainment.
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Feb 09, 2026
The Phillies are looking to trade outfielder Nick Castellanos ahead of their first full-squad workout of spring training. Meanwhile, ace Zack Wheeler seems unlikely to be ready for Opening Day as he recovers from blood clot surgery.
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Feb 09, 2026
The Astros hope to learn more later this week about the health of All-Star closer Josh Hader, who is continuing to recover from a shoulder injury suffered in August.
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Feb 09, 2026
Arizona Diamondbacks left-handed pitcher Andrew Saalfrank will miss the season after shoulder surgery, the team confirmed on Monday.
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Feb 09, 2026
The White Sox are nearing an agreement on a one-year contract with free agent pitcher Erick Fedde, sources tell ESPN.
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Feb 09, 2026
Right-hander Chris Paddack and the Miami Marlins agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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Feb 09, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays added Nick Martinez on Monday, agreeing to a one-year, $13 million contract with the right-hander, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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Feb 09, 2026
The Red Sox filled a need at third base with the acquisition of Caleb Durbin in a six-player trade with the Brewers that sent left-hander Kyle Harrison to Milwaukee.
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Feb 09, 2026
The Pirates have agreed to a one-year, $12 million deal with veteran slugger Marcell Ozuna, sources confirmed to ESPN.
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Feb 09, 2026
The Red Sox acquired third baseman Caleb Durbin in a six-player trade with the Brewers that sent left-hander Kyle Harrison to Milwaukee, sources told ESPN.
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Feb 09, 2026
Here's what has us most excited as MLB players report this week to Arizona and Florida.
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Feb 09, 2026
Who has a big hole to fill? We found the biggest and propose deals to fix the imbalances.
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Feb 08, 2026
Clayton Kershaw, Anthony Rizzo and Joey Votto have been hired as analysts by NBC when it returns to broadcasting Major League Baseball this season.
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Feb 08, 2026
Where do stars of tomorrow land as we rank baseball's best young players?
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Feb 07, 2026
The Lakers are working with the Dodgers in the hopes of modeling the team's practices and structure after the back-to-back World Series champions.
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Feb 07, 2026
The Dodgers designated reliever Anthony Banda for assignment on Friday after the left-hander won two consecutive World Series rings with the team.
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Feb 07, 2026
Terrance Gore, a dynamic baserunner whose speed impacted postseason games for the better part of a decade, has died at age 34.
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Feb 07, 2026
The Orioles won their salary arbitration case against pitcher Keegan Akin, the first victory for teams this year after five decisions in favor of players.
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Feb 06, 2026
Former slugger Mark McGwire is back with his first organization, rejoining the Athletics as a special assistant to player development.
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Feb 06, 2026
The Dodgers designated reliever Anthony Banda for assignment on Friday after the left-hander won two consecutive World Series rings with the team.
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Feb 06, 2026
First baseman Paul Goldschmidt is finalizing a one-year contract to return to the Yankees, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Friday.
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Feb 06, 2026
A jury has found ex-major league outfielder Yasiel Puig guilty of obstruction of justice and lying to federal officials, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Friday.
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Feb 06, 2026
Left-hander Brent Suter and the Los Angeles Angels finalized a $1.25 million, one-year contract on Friday.
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Feb 06, 2026
Pitchers Graham Ashcraft and Edwin Uceta won their salary arbitration cases Friday, improving players to 5-0 this year.
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Feb 06, 2026
Former MLB catcher Buck Martinez, 77, is retiring as a Blue Jays broadcaster after more than 4,000 games dating back to 1987.
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Feb 06, 2026
Shohei Ohtani is an elite option no matter the fantasy baseball league format, but can you afford to miss out on him in salary-cap leagues?
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Feb 06, 2026
Who has too many players at one position? Who has a big hole to fill? We found the biggest and propose deals to fix the imbalances.
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Feb 05, 2026
Seventy-eight All-Stars and 190 major leaguers dotted the rosters for the 20-team World Baseball Classic when they were fully unveiled on Thursday.
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Feb 05, 2026
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase is accused of throwing suspect pitches to benefit bettors in at least 48 games over two years, significantly more than was initially revealed by prosecutors, according to a court document.
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Feb 05, 2026
The Orioles have acquired utility player Blaze Alexander in a trade with the Diamondbacks, who will receive Kade Strowd and two minor leaguers in return.
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Feb 05, 2026
The Orioles are acquiring utility player Blaze Alexander in a trade with the Diamondbacks, who will receive Kade Strowd and two minor leaguers, according to reports.
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Feb 05, 2026
Pitcher Jose Urquidy and the Pirates agreed Thursday to a $1.5 million, one-year contract, according to multiple reports.
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Feb 05, 2026
Two-time reigning AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal won his arbitration case over the Tigers and will make $32 million this year, sources told ESPN, giving the ace $13 million more than Detroit offered.
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Feb 05, 2026
Major League Baseball players have agreed to let a tech company create AI characters of themselves that can chat and interact with fans.
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Feb 05, 2026
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
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Feb 05, 2026
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
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Feb 05, 2026
From more outrage over MLB's top spenders to what to make of deals that never happened, here's what we learned this winter.
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Feb 04, 2026
Miguel Andujar and the San Diego Padres agreed Wednesday to a $4 million, one-year contract, sources confirmed to ESPN's Jeff Passan on Wednesday.
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Feb 04, 2026
Framber Valdez and the Tigers are in agreement on a three-year, $115 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan, the highest average annual value ever for a left-handed pitcher.
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Feb 04, 2026
Veteran utility player Isiah Kiner-Falefa and the Red Sox are in agreement on a one-year contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Wednesday.
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Feb 04, 2026
Tarik Skubal, who is seeking $32M, and the Tigers, who are offering $19M, made their cases in salary arbitration, with a decision expected Thursday.
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Feb 04, 2026
Right-hander Mike Clevinger agreed Wednesday to a minor league contract with the Pirates and will attend big league spring training camp.
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Feb 04, 2026
Cancer survivor Trey Mancini is taking another shot at a major league comeback after agreeing to a minor league contract with the Angels.
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Feb 04, 2026
David Peralta, who hit .278 in an 11-year big league career that included nine seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks, announced his retirement on Wednesday.
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Feb 04, 2026
Mickey Lolich, who pitched three complete-game victories to help the Detroit Tigers win the 1968 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals, died Wednesday at the age of 85.
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Feb 04, 2026
Who is rising in every major league farm system? Kiley McDaniel digs in.
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Feb 04, 2026
Which young players will do big things on the diamond in the year ahead? Our experts weigh in.
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Feb 04, 2026
Who is rising in every major league farm system? Kiley McDaniel digs in.
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Feb 03, 2026
How bright is your favorite club's future? Here's how every organization stacks up entering the 2026 season.
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Feb 03, 2026
The Dodgers claimed outfielder Mike Siani off waivers from the Yankees and designated infielder Andy Ibáñez for assignment on Tuesday.
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Feb 03, 2026
The Dodgers claimed outfielder Mike Siani off waivers from the Yankees and designated infielder Andy Ibáñez for assignment on Tuesday.
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Feb 03, 2026
All-Star infielder Isaac Paredes avoided a salary arbitration hearing by agreeing to a $9.35 million, one-year contract with the Houston Astros.
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Feb 03, 2026
Free agent first baseman Carlos Santana and the Diamondbacks have agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract, sources told ESPN.
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Feb 03, 2026
All-Star infielder Isaac Paredes avoided a salary arbitration hearing by agreeing to a $9.35 million, one-year contract with the Houston Astros.
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Feb 03, 2026
Starting pitcher Kyle Bradish defeated the Orioles in the first salary arbitration decision this year and will earn $3.55 million next season.
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Feb 03, 2026
The Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday announced its decisions on cap picks for incoming inductees Carlos Beltrán (Mets), Andruw Jones (Braves) and Jeff Kent (Giants).
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Feb 03, 2026
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday voiced support for a proposed new stadium for the Rays in Tampa, but few specifics were offered, including cost or timeline.
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Feb 03, 2026
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
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Feb 03, 2026
All the rankings, projections, cheat sheets, strategy and analysis you need for the fantasy baseball season.
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Feb 03, 2026
Track all the latest MLB free agency and trade news with fantasy baseball analysis from Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell.
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Feb 03, 2026
Which young players will do big things on the diamond in the year ahead? Our experts weigh in.
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