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Dodgers ink veteran slugger to $10 million contract extension

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to enter the 2026 MLB season as the World Series favorites once again. After another busy free agency period, the Dodgers were able to come to a deal to give veteran Max Muncy a one-year contract extension worth $10 …

Pete Alonso holding a bat

Pete Alonso has a classy response to a fan thanking him for staying away from the Dodgers 

The two-time reigning World Series champions Los Angeles Dodgers could have stood pat all offseason long without making any additions, and they would still be viewed as a major contender to win the Fall Classic again in 2026. But that is simply not …

Munetaka Murakami hitting a home run

White Sox manager sets the record straight about Munetaka Murakami’s request

The arrival of Japanese star Munetaka Murakami to the Chicago White Sox has come with some bathroom improvement at the team’s clubhouse. But as spring training starts, manager Will Venable made sure to flush a misconception about Murakami’s …

Nick Castellanos high fives teammates

Report: Nick Castellanos has been banished by the Phillies

Nick Castellanos is getting the George Costanza treatment from the Philadelphia Phillies. The former All-Star outfielder Castellanos has been told not to report to the team’s complex this week ahead of spring training, Matt Gelb of The Athletic …

Chris Bassitt leaving the mound

Chris Bassitt leaves the Blue Jays to sign with a rival team

Another member of the Toronto Blue Jays’ AL Pennant team is moving on. Veteran right-hander Chris Bassitt is signing with the division rival Baltimore Orioles in free agency, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported on Wednesday. Bassitt has agreed to a …

Zack Wheeler ready to throw

Phillies’ Zack Wheeler kept his removed rib after surgery

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler underwent major surgery, but decided to keep a bizarre souvenir from it. Wheeler admitted to reporters on Wednesday that he kept the rib he had removed as part of thoracic outlet surgery he underwent last …

Barry Bonds in a suit

Barry Bonds is being pursued for a new job

Barry Bonds may be controversial around Major League Baseball, but he might have a new job lined up. Netflix is pursuing Bonds to be part of its Opening Day coverage, according to Andrew Marchand of The Athletic. The March 25 game is between the San …

Francisco Lindor during spring training

Francisco Lindor set to undergo surgery for hamate bone

The New York Mets’ 2026 season is not getting off to the healthiest of starts. The Mets announced on Wednesday that Francisco Lindor will undergo surgery on his hamate bone. That is a bone in the hand that is susceptible to breaking. Lindor had …

A Colorado Rockies hat

Rockies signing former All-Star pitcher

The Colorado Rockies have landed a veteran pitcher to add to their rotation. The Rockies have reportedly agreed to a contract with Jose Quintana. Per ESPN’s Jesse Rogers, the deal is pending a physical. News: Veteran Jose Quintana is in …

Justin Verlander in a Tigers cap

Justin Verlander’s first post after signing with Tigers is giving fans chills

Justin Verlander broke his social media hiatus with a bang on Tuesday after returning to the place where it all began for him. The Tigers on Tuesday agreed to sign Verlander to a one-year contract. The team announced the news on X. The Tigers have …

Juan Soto in sunglasses and hat

Juan Soto is set to make a major change in 2026

Juan Soto is about to throw it back to his San Diego Padres days. New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns spoke with reporters on Tuesday. During his remarks, Stearns revealed that the Mets star outfielder Soto will be making a …

A Detroit Tigers hat

Tigers pitcher ruled out for season right after Justin Verlander signing

The Detroit Tigers have Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal on top of the rotation for this season. The Tigers also added former Houston Astros ace Framber Valdez, and Detroit then brought back legend Justin Verlander on Tuesday on a one-year deal. Shortly …

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Blue Jays’ $92 million slugger to miss at least 5 months

Just a few months ago, the Toronto Blue Jays were one play away from winning the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Entering the 2026 MLB season, the Blue Jays are viewed as World Series contenders once again. Unfortunately, the Blue Jays …

Justin Verlander smiling

Justin Verlander has officially signed to play in 2026

Justin Verlander will play at least one more season in Major League Baseball. Verlander is signing a one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. It marks a return to the team he debuted with and spent the bulk of his …

Munetaka Murakami hitting a home run

White Sox misspelled their star acquisition’s name on his locker

The Chicago White Sox had one of their more impactful offseasons in recent memory. Unfortunately, they have not quite gotten off on the right foot for spring training. Munetaka Murakami, Chicago’s new slugging acquisition, shared a photo Monday …

Mark McGwire smiles

Mark McGwire gets hired by a noteworthy MLB team

Big Mac is officially headed back up north. Retired 12-time All-Star slugger Mark McGwire is reuniting with the Athletics, John Shea of the San Francisco Standard reports this week. The Athletics are hiring McGwire as a special assistant to player …

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