MLB offseason grades: AL champs land an ace as Blue Jays sign Cease
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 21:17:42 ESTWe've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
Sources: Jays, Cease reach 7-year, $210M deal
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 21:17:27 ESTRight-hander Dylan Cease, who has made at least 32 starts in each of the past five seasons, reached a seven-year, $210 million deal with the Blue Jays, sources told ESPN.
Source: Angels in talks to buy out Rendon deal
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 21:17:27 ESTThe Angels and Anthony Rendon are in talks about buying out the final year of his seven-year, $245M contract, a source told ESPN. The third baseman is expected to retire.
Red Sox acquire durable Gray in trade with Cards
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 21:17:27 ESTThe Red Sox have acquired veteran Sonny Gray in a trade with the Cardinals in exchange for two pitchers. The three-time All-Star was 14-8 with a 4.28 ERA last season.
Skenes receives record $3.4M in pre-arbitration
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 21:17:27 ESTPirates pitcher Paul Skenes received a record $3,436,343 from the pre-arbitration bonus pool, according to figures compiled by MLB and the players' association.
Fraley lands back with Rays on 1-year, $3M deal
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 21:17:27 ESTAfter cutting him loose last week, the Tampa Bay Rays signed outfielder Jake Fraley to a one-year, $3 million contract on Tuesday.
Steinbrenner: 'Ideal' for Yankees to lower payroll
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 21:17:27 ESTYankees owner Hal Steinbrenner claimed it was too early in the offseason to determine his team's payroll range for the 2026 season, but he'd prefer that the number drop from the $319 million he said New York spent on players in 2025.
Astros finalize staff with pitching, catching hires
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 21:17:27 ESTThe Astros have finalized their coaching staff for next season after hiring assistant pitching coach Ethan Katz and catching instructor Tim Cossins.
↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 21:17:27 ESTWe've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
MLB offseason survey: 16 execs predict free agency, blockbuster trades and more
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:01:59 ESTWe surveyed the sport on the biggest free agents and top trade candidates as baseball's hot stove heats up.
How good are this year's top Japanese free agents -- and who could sign them?
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 07:51:49 ESTWe break down what to expect from Tatsuya Imai, Munetaka Murakami and Kazuma Okamoto in 2026.
They hired who? Making sense of MLB's newest class of managers
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:38:41 ESTA 33-year-old, a college coach, a recently retired reliever ... it's been quite an offseason for unconventional skippers. What does it mean?
Do Don Mattingly and Dale Murphy belong in Cooperstown? Breaking down the contemporary era ballot
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:15:04 ESTWhat makes a Hall of Famer, anyway? We take a closer look at the eight candidates.
Hot stove analysis of offseason trades and free agent signings
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:30:56 ESTTrack all the latest MLB free agency and trade news with fantasy baseball analysis from Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell.