From a 6-foot-7 outfielder to a 5-foot-7 spark plug: One player to watch in spring training for all 30 MLB teams
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:53:27 ESTFrom prospects with big expectations to All-Stars returning from injury, here's who we're paying attention to.
Baseball is back! The stars, teams and themes we can't wait to see in spring training
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:53:26 ESTHere's what has us most excited as MLB players report this week to Arizona and Florida.
Sources: Bassitt joins O's rotation on $18.5M deal
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:10:12 ESTReliable veteran right-hander Chris Bassitt and the Orioles are in agreement on a one-year, $18.5 million contract, sources told ESPN.
Mets' Lindor opts for surgery, out at least 6 weeks
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:10:12 ESTMets shortstop Francisco Lindor has opted to have surgery on his left hamate bone and will miss at least six weeks, manager Carlos Mendoza said.
D-backs star Carroll sidelined with broken hand
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:10:12 ESTDiamondbacks 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.
Nats, veteran starter Mikolas agree to 1-year deal
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:10:12 ESTMiles 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.
O's Holliday to have surgery, miss Opening Day
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:10:12 ESTOrioles second baseman Jackson Holliday will undergo surgery to repair a broken hamate bone in his right hand Thursday and will miss Opening Day.
Astros' Hader behind schedule after biceps issue
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:10:12 ESTAstros 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.
Rockies' Bryant to 60-day IL as back issues persist
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:10:12 ESTKris 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.
Cubs name Palencia closer for Opening Day
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:10:12 ESTChicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell on Wednesday named right-hander Daniel Palencia as the team's closer for Opening Day.
↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:10:12 ESTWe've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
How the last WBC helped Team USA assemble its best pitching staff ever
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:11:06 ESTThree years after an epic end to the World Baseball Classic, American stars are pitching in like never before.
Topps' 75th anniversary set gives fans a chance to pull iconic baseball cards
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:45:18 ESTFor 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.
Rangers' promotional giveaways include bloodstained Nolan Ryan tribute jersey
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:45:18 ESTOn May 29, the Rangers will give away a jersey with a bloodstain imitating Ryan's iconic uniform.
ESPN's first points-league mock draft for 2026
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:20:35 ESTCheck 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.
News or noise: Three fantasy-relevant hitters to have hand surgery
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:20:35 ESTEric Karabell keeps tabs on the baseball world and tells you what is relevant to fantasy baseball managers.
Olney and Passan's MLB offseason lessons -- and what they mean for baseball's future
Thu, 5 Feb 2026 07:17:14 ESTFrom more outrage over MLB's top spenders to what to make of deals that never happened, here's what we learned this winter.
MLB offseason grades: Tigers bring Verlander back to Detroit on one-year deal
Thu, 5 Feb 2026 07:17:14 ESTWe've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
How bright is your MLB team's future? Kiley McDaniel ranks all 30 farm systems
Sun, 8 Feb 2026 09:14:43 ESTHow bright is your favorite club's future? Here's how every organization stacks up entering the 2026 season.
Top 100 prospects for 2026: This year's No. 1 is in a tier of his own
Sun, 8 Feb 2026 09:14:43 ESTWhere do stars of tomorrow land as we rank baseball's best young players?
Ranking the top 10 prospects in all 30 MLB farm systems
Sun, 8 Feb 2026 09:14:54 ESTWho is rising in every major league farm system? Kiley McDaniel digs in.
2026 predictions for MLB's top prospects
Sun, 8 Feb 2026 09:14:53 ESTWhich young players will do big things on the diamond in the year ahead? Our experts weigh in.
Behind the scenes at Driveline: How the lab that gave pitchers an edge is helping hitters, too
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:14:46 ESTWe got an all-access pass to a two-day MLB training session in Scottsdale, Arizona.