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Dec 19, 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers will pay a record $169.4 million luxury tax after winning their second straight World Series title.
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Dec 19, 2025
The offense-starved Pirates finally made an aggressive offseason move, agreeing to acquire two-time All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe from the Rays as part of a three-team trade that also includes the Astros, sources confirmed to ESPN.
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Dec 19, 2025
The Angels and the family of Tyler Skaggs have agreed to a last-minute settlement over the civil lawsuit stemming from the former pitcher's death in 2019.
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Dec 19, 2025
The offense-starved Pittsburgh Pirates finally made an aggressive offseason move, agreeing to acquire two-time All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe from Tampa Bay as part of a three-team trade that also includes the Houston Astros, reports say.
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Dec 19, 2025
Orioles acquire RHP Shane Baz from Rays for OF Slater de Brun, C Caden Bodine, RHP Michael Forret, OF Austin Overn and a competitive-balance Round A pick.
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Dec 19, 2025
The Angels and the family of Tyler Skaggs have agreed to a last-minute settlement over the civil lawsuit stemming from the former pitcher's death in 2019.
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Dec 19, 2025
The offense-starved Pirates finally made an aggressive offseason move, agreeing to acquire two-time All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe from the Rays as part of a three-team trade that also includes the Astros, sources confirmed to ESPN.
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Dec 19, 2025
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
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Dec 19, 2025
The Royals have reunited with veteran pitcher Matt Strahm, acquiring the former All-Star left-hander from the Phillies in a trade for right-hander Jonathan Bowlan.
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Dec 19, 2025
A Shohei Ohtani on-card autographed, one-of-one numbered card has sold for $3 million, including buyer's premium, via Fanatics Collect.
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Dec 19, 2025
The strategic side of baseball's next big rule change is already in motion. Here's the early thinking from MLB managers.
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Dec 19, 2025
The strategic side of baseball's next big rule change is already in motion. Here's the early thinking from MLB managers.
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Dec 19, 2025
Right-hander Michael King and the San Diego Padres agreed to a three-year, $75 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Thursday.
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Dec 18, 2025
Right-hander Michael King and the San Diego Padres agreed to a three-year, $75 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Thursday.
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Dec 18, 2025
Free agent John Means said Thursday that he is recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon, the latest injury setback for the veteran left-hander.
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Dec 18, 2025
Left-hander Caleb Ferguson and the Reds finalized a $4.5 million, one-year contract on Thursday.
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Dec 18, 2025
Two-time defending American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal of the Tigers has committed to play in the World Baseball Classic for USA Baseball.
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Dec 18, 2025
A full postseason share for the World Series champion Dodgers totaled $484,748, up from the amount Los Angeles players earned in 2024 but still down from the winner's figure in 2022 and 2023.
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Dec 18, 2025
While we wait for the next big moves, here's which offseason areas are red-hot -- and which are ice-cold.
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Dec 18, 2025
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
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Dec 18, 2025
Cody Bellinger and Kyle Tucker are among the big names yet to be signed. Where do they fit best?
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Dec 18, 2025
While we wait for the next big moves, here's which offseason areas are red-hot -- and which are ice-cold.
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Dec 17, 2025
The Nationals have hired Ani Kilambi as their new general manager. Kilambi joins Washington after serving as an assistant general manager for the Phillies.
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Dec 17, 2025
Shane McClanahan, a two-time All-Star who last pitched in the major leagues in August 2023, avoided arbitration when he agreed Wednesday to a one-year, $3.6 million contract with the Rays.
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Dec 17, 2025
The Nationals are hiring Ani Kilambi as their new general manager, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Wednesday.
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Dec 17, 2025
The Guardians acquired left-handed reliever Justin Bruihl in a trade with the Blue Jays and designated 2024 postseason star Jhonkensy Noel for assignment.
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Dec 17, 2025
The Tigers have added one of baseball's most accomplished closers, but it will be up to manager A.J. Hinch whether Kenley Jansen takes on that role in Detroit.
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Dec 17, 2025
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
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Dec 17, 2025
The Mets and reliever Luke Weaver agreed to a 2-year, $22 million contract, a source told ESPN.
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Dec 17, 2025
The Cubs re-signed left-handed reliever Caleb Thielbar on Wednesday.
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Dec 17, 2025
After reliever Brad Keller had a resurgent season in 2025 with the Cubs, he and the Phillies agreed to a 2-year, $22 million contract, sources said Wednesday.
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Dec 17, 2025
Twins ownership has finalized the purchase of portions of the franchise by three different investors, limited partnerships the Pohlad family sought for a fresh infusion of cash and strategy after deciding earlier this year to retain control of the club.
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Dec 17, 2025
A number of impact players are off the market, but there are still big names to be signed. Where do they fit best?
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Dec 16, 2025
The Los Angeles Angels signed right-hander Jordan Romano and left-hander Drew Pomeranz to one-year contracts.
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Dec 16, 2025
The Giants are shoring up their pitching staff for the 2026 season, having reached deals with starting pitcher Adrian Houser and reliever Jason Foley.
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Dec 16, 2025
The Cubs are re-signing left-handed reliever Caleb Thielbar, sources tell ESPN.
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Dec 16, 2025
Pete Alonso and Kyle Schwarber got big bucks for their ability to hit big flies. Here's why it could bring bigger paydays to other available hitters.
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Dec 16, 2025
David Stearns' vision for turning things around at Citi Field hasn't been a hit with fans so far. What's next?
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Dec 16, 2025
From new hires to award winners, big paydays continue to allude most skippers. What gives?
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Dec 16, 2025
Pete Alonso and Kyle Schwarber got big bucks for their ability to hit big flies. Here's why it could bring bigger paydays to other available hitters.
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Dec 15, 2025
Ha-Seong Kim is returning to Atlanta, agreeing Monday to a one-year, $20 million contract.
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Dec 15, 2025
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
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Dec 15, 2025
Former Rangers outfielder Adolis GarcÃa has signed a one-year deal with the Phillies and will look for a rebound season in the middle of their lineup.
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Dec 15, 2025
Jurors on Monday heard closing arguments in a two-month civil trial over whether the Angels should be held responsible for pitcher Tyler Skaggs' fatal overdose in 2019.
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Dec 15, 2025
Tyler Rogers, who led the major leagues this past season with 81 appearances, is the latest pitching addition by Toronto.
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Dec 15, 2025
Boston traded right-hander Luis Perales to Washington for left-hander Jake Bennett on Monday in an exchange of prospects returning from Tommy John surgery.
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Dec 15, 2025
Edwin Diaz's contract brings the Dodgers' deferred payment obligations to more than $1.06 billion due to nine players, including $680 million owed to Shohei Ohtani.
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Dec 15, 2025
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
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Dec 15, 2025
With all 30 skippers in one place at last week's winter meetings, we asked for their thoughts on the state of the game and more.
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Dec 15, 2025
Former Rangers outfielder Adolis GarcÃa is finalizing a $10M deal with the Phillies and will look for a rebound season in the middle of their lineup, sources told ESPN.
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Dec 15, 2025
First baseman Josh Bell and the Minnesota Twins are in agreement on a one-year, $7 million contract with a mutual option, sources told ESPN, filling a substantial need for Minnesota with the well-traveled switch hitter.
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Dec 15, 2025
With all 30 skippers in one place at last week's winter meetings, we asked for their thoughts on the state of the game and more.
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Dec 14, 2025
The Royals traded left-handed reliever Angel Zerpa to the Brewers for versatile outfielder Isaac Collins and right-hander Nick Mears.
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Dec 14, 2025
Merrill Kelly, after being dealt by the Diamondbacks to the Rangers at the trade deadline last season, is returning to Arizona on a two-year, $40M deal, sources confirmed to ESPN.
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Dec 14, 2025
Merrill Kelly, after being dealt by the Diamondbacks to the Rangers at the trade deadline last season, is returning to Arizona on a two-year, $40 million deal, a source confirmed to ESPN.
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Dec 14, 2025
The Tigers have agreed to a 1-year contract with veteran closer Kenley Jansen, sources told ESPN.
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Dec 13, 2025
The New York Yankees and utilityman Amed Rosario are in agreement on a one-year, $2.5 million contract, sources told ESPN on Saturday, reuniting the two sides after a brief and fruitful stint last season.
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Dec 13, 2025
Right-hander Dustin May and the St. Louis Cardinals are in agreement on a free agent contract, pending a physical, sources told ESPN on Saturday.
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Dec 13, 2025
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
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Dec 13, 2025
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
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Dec 13, 2025
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
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Dec 13, 2025
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
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Dec 13, 2025
The Mets and infielder Jorge Polanco have agreed on a two-year, $40 million contract, sources told ESPN. Polanco is expected to primarily play first base, replacing Pete Alonso, who left in free agency.
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Dec 13, 2025
The Rangers agreed to deals with catcher Danny Jansen, left-hander Tyler Alexander and right-handed reliever Alexis Diaz, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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Dec 12, 2025
Angels president John Carpino closed out the final day of testimony Friday in the Tyler Skaggs wrongful-death civil trial by asserting that the late pitcher was not a victim but a "drug addict and a drug dealer."
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Dec 12, 2025
Right-hander Chase Lee was acquired by the Blue Jays from the Tigers on Friday for minor league left-hander Johan Simon.
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Dec 12, 2025
At his introductory press conference with the Dodgers on Friday, Edwin Diaz said a desire "to win" was a big reason why he signed with L.A. over the Mets.
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Dec 12, 2025
The Orioles introduced Pete Alonso on Friday at Camden Yards after reaching a five-year, $155 million deal that dwarfed Baltimore's other signings over the past several years, when the team stuck mostly to short-term deals.
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Dec 12, 2025
Right-hander Josiah Gray and the Nationals avoided salary arbitration when they agreed Friday to a $1.35 million, one-year contract, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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Dec 12, 2025
Blue Jays president and CEO Mark Shapiro and Toronto agreed to a new five-year contract following the team's first American League pennant since 1993.
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Dec 12, 2025
The Royals have secured All-Star third baseman Maikel Garcia on a multiyear contract extension, sources told ESPN.
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Dec 12, 2025
Baseball insiders were abuzz over L.A. and Toronto at this week's winter meetings, as both have the money -- and pull -- to dominate the winter.
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Dec 12, 2025
Baseball insiders were abuzz over L.A. and Toronto at this week's winter meetings, as both have the money -- and pull -- to dominate the winter.
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Dec 12, 2025
Now that the dust has settled in Orlando, we debate all the moves and what's ahead this offseason.
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Dec 12, 2025
From new hires to award winners, big paydays continue to allude most skippers. What gives?
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Dec 11, 2025
First baseman Pete Alonso and the Orioles have agreed to a five-year contract, the team announced Thursday.
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Dec 11, 2025
Former Padres closer Robert Suarez has signed a three-year, $45 million contract with the Atlanta Braves, the team announced Thursday..
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Dec 11, 2025
Free agent left-handed reliever Hoby Milner is in agreement with the Chicago Cubs on a one-year, $3.75 million contract, sources confirmed to ESPN.
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Dec 11, 2025
Free agent reliever Mark Leiter Jr is in agreement on a 1-year contract with the A's, sources told ESPN.
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Dec 11, 2025
Closer Robert Suarez and the Atlanta Braves are in agreement on a three-year, $45 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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Dec 11, 2025
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
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Dec 11, 2025
Now that the dust has settled in Orlando, we debate our favorite (and least favorite) moves of the week -- and what's ahead this offseason.
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Dec 11, 2025
Now that the dust has settled in Orlando, we debate our favorite (and least favorite) moves of the week -- and what's ahead this offseason.
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Dec 10, 2025
Mike Yastrzemski's deal with Atlanta is worth at least $23 million and includes a team option for 2028.
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Dec 10, 2025
Losing two faces of the franchise to free agency might feel like a gut punch, but is it a disaster for the Mets or part of a larger plan?
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Dec 10, 2025
Losing two faces of the franchise to free agency might feel like a gut punch, but is it a disaster for the Mets or part of a larger plan?
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Dec 10, 2025
The Yankees made their first selection in a Rule 5 draft since 2011 on Wednesday, taking right-hander Cade Winquest from the Cardinals. The Rockies took RJ Petit, a 6-foot-8 reliever, with the first pick from the Tigers.
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Dec 10, 2025
Broadcaster Joe Buck becomes the 50th recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award, joining his father as the only father-son duo honored by the Hall of Fame.
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Dec 10, 2025
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
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Dec 10, 2025
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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Dec 10, 2025
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
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Dec 10, 2025
Here's everything you need from Orlando as trade speculation and free agency buzz continues to swirl.
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Dec 10, 2025
First baseman Pete Alonso and the Baltimore Orioles are finalizing a five-year, $155 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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Dec 10, 2025
Here's everything you need from Orlando as trade speculation and free agency buzz continues to swirl.
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Dec 10, 2025
Kyle Finnegan, 34, and the Tigers are in agreement on a two-year, $19 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Tuesday, confirming a report. Detroit keeps a key bullpen piece as it seeks a third straight playoff appearance.
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Dec 09, 2025
Two-time All-Star left-hander Gregory Soto agreed with the Pirates on a one-year, $7.75 million deal, sources told ESPN.
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Dec 09, 2025
Brewers manager Pat Murphy knows the business side of baseball means he could lose ace pitcher Freddy Peralta this winter.
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Dec 09, 2025
Jurors heard conflicting testimony from two key witnesses Tuesday regarding the Angels' culpability and prior knowledge of drug use in the wrongful death lawsuit against the team by the family of deceased pitcher Tyler Skaggs.
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Dec 09, 2025
With Chicago landing the No. 1 overall pick for next summer, let's see how the start of the first round could go down.
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Dec 09, 2025
Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns acknowledged the team's signing of Devin Williams earlier this month impacted its pursuit of incumbent All-Star closer Edwin Diaz, who agreed to a deal with the Dodgers on Tuesday.
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