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Stories, news, headlines, statistics, contract information and more in the world of baseball. Covering MLB primarily, but also other baseball leagues around the world on occasion.

A Pittsburgh Pirates cap

Pirates break a crazy streak of cheapness with latest free agent signing

The Pittsburgh Pirates have finally managed to snap their own streak of tightness. Word broke on Tuesday that the Pirates have signed first baseman Ryan O’Hearn in free agency. Robert Murray of FanSided reports that O’Hearn has gotten a …

MLB logo on a wall

MLB player found out he was traded while playing golf

Trades in sports can happen anytime. And, for players who are involved in those trades, it can be an unexpected experience. On Monday, New York Mets infielder Jeff McNeil was traded to the Athletics, and he even revealed that he was playing golf at …

Francisco Lindor during spring training

Fans think Francisco Lindor took a shot at Jeff McNeil after trade

Francisco Lindor appears to be pretty happy about the New York Mets’ latest roster move. The Mets made the noteworthy decision on Monday to trade away two-time All-Star Jeff McNeil to an American League team. The move ended McNeil’s …

A Mets helmet in the dugout

Mets reportedly eyeing 3-time All-Star after latest trade

The New York Mets roster is already looking much different from what it did two months ago. The Mets continued moving pieces on Monday by trading infielder Jeff McNeil to the Athletics. Right after that, a report came that the Mets are exploring a …

The logo of the New York Mets

Mets trade away another former All-Star

The New York Mets are continuing to clean house after their collapse at the end of the 2025 season. The Mets on Monday traded utility man Jeff McNeil to the Athletics. They are receiving a minor league pitcher in return, and also are covering roughly …

Willson Contreras in his Cardinals uniform

Willson Contreras gets traded to an AL contender in blockbuster move

Willson Contreras is trading one shade of red for another. The St. Louis Cardinals are sending their former All-Star first baseman Contreras to the Boston Red Sox in a blockbuster trade, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported on Sunday. Passan adds that RHP …

Munetaka Murakami hitting a home run

Japanese HR king Munetaka Murakami signs with surprising team

Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami has chosen his MLB team, and it is not one that many would have predicted. Murakami, regarded as Japan’s home run king, is signing a 2-year, $34 million contract with the Chicago White Sox, according to Jeff …

Alex Bregman holding a bat

Alex Bregman linked to 1 new AL contender

Alex Bregman may potentially be taking his talents elsewhere in the division. The Toronto Blue Jays have emerged as a new suitor for the free agent third baseman Bregman, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported on Saturday. Rosenthal adds that Blue …

A Pittsburgh Pirates cap

Pirates close to trade for 2-time All-Star

The Pittsburgh Pirates are apparently serious about trying to upgrade their roster this offseason. The Pirates are closing in on a three-team trade to acquire Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe, according to reports. The Rays would receive two …

Anthony Rendon holding his bat

Angels eyeing an 8-time All-Star to replace Anthony Rendon

The Los Angeles Angels are already plotting how to fully move on from the Anthony Rendon disaster. St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado is a trade possibility for the Angels, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported on Thursday. While …

Mike Trout in his Angels uniform

Angels drop hint on Mike Trout’s 2026 outlook

Mike Trout could be back in his old office in 2026. Moved from the center field to the right field in the 2025 MLB season due to health concerns, Trout reportedly could be doing center field duties again in the next campaign. While nothing is set in …

Bo Bichette in a Blue Jays cap

Bo Bichette is willing to make a big change for interested teams

Bo Bichette is open to shifting from 6 to 4. The free agent shortstop Bichette has begun to tell interested MLB teams that he is willing to move to second base, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reported on Wednesday. Bichette remains unsigned this offseason …

Dustin May in a Dodgers cap

Cardinals sign former World Series champion pitcher

The St. Louis Cardinals may be rebuilding, but they still have added to their pitching rotation for 2026. The Cardinals on Wednesday signed pitcher Dustin May to a two-year deal. May is set to earn $12 million in 2026, and there is a mutual option …

The logo of the New York Mets

Mets sign another player away from the Yankees

The New York Mets’ offseason plan appears to be to raid the New York Yankees’ bullpen. The Mets agreed to a two-year contract with reliever Luke Weaver on Wednesday. The deal is worth $22 million over two years, according to Joel Sherman …

Oakland As hat

Report: Athletics got stiffed by ex-Gold Glove winner in free agency

One MLB free agent was apparently willing to turn down longer-term financial security in favor of not having to play for the Athletics. Veteran infielder Ha-Seong Kim signed a new deal with the Atlanta Braves this earlier this week (after already …

Ketel Marte looks on

1 frontrunner emerging to trade for Ketel Marte

Ketel Marte might potentially be headed back to the American League. The Boston Red Sox have emerged as the frontrunners to trade for the Arizona Diamondbacks star second baseman Marte, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand reported Tuesday during an MLB …

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