How the last WBC helped Team USA assemble its best pitching staff ever
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:58:26 ESTThree years after an epic end to the World Baseball Classic, American stars are pitching in like never before.
Mets' Lindor may need surgery; Soto to play LF
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:37:48 ESTMets shortstop Francisco Lindor will be evaluated for a stress reaction in his left hamate bone and might need surgery. In addition, Juan Soto will move to left field.
Full circle: Tigers sign Verlander to $13M deal
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:37:49 ESTThree-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.
IKF: Followed Jays' policy with short lead in G7
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:37:48 ESTIsiah 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.
Jays say Santander (shoulder) out 5-6 months
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:37:49 ESTBlue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander will undergo surgery Wednesday to repair the labrum in his left shoulder and is expected to be sidelined five to six months, manager John Schneider said.
Braves' Schwellenbach will start season on IL
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:37:49 ESTBraves right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach is expected to miss significant time because of inflammation in his pitching elbow.
GM: Pirates 'will never shut the door' on McCutchen
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:37:49 ESTPirates 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.
Reds' Stephenson wins arbitration; players up 7-2
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:37:49 ESTCatcher 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.
Rockies, RHP Sugano agree on $5.1M contract
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:37:49 ESTThe Colorado Rockies and right-handed pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano have agreed to a one-year, $5.1 million deal.
↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:37:49 ESTWe've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
Baseball is back! The stars, teams and themes we can't wait to see in spring training
Mon, 9 Feb 2026 07:22:59 ESTHere's what has us most excited as MLB players report this week to Arizona and Florida.
An intradivision swap? Trade proposals that could shake up the start of spring training
Mon, 9 Feb 2026 07:22:59 ESTWho has a big hole to fill? We found the biggest and propose deals to fix the imbalances.
Texas Rangers' promotional giveaways include bloodstained Nolan Ryan tribute jersey
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:32:32 ESTOn 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.
Tools of the trade: Specific nuances to exploit in ESPN's fantasy baseball game
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:03:13 ESTTristan H. Cockcroft gives newcomers tips on how to best use the tools available to them in ESPN's fantasy baseball game.
Draft guide: Rankings, tips, strategy, stats and more
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:03:12 ESTAll the rankings, projections, cheat sheets, strategy and analysis you need for the fantasy baseball season.
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.