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Over a month after he made the choice to join the Detroit Tigers, pitcher Kenley Jansen is making another move. On Friday, Jansen officially announced he will pitch for the Netherlands in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, per Foul Territory. He explained the importance of representing his home country again. In 2009, Jansen pitched in […]

The Boston Red Sox appear to be a team that is ready to do business. They did not re-sign 3rd baseman Alexs Bregman and they failed to bring in free agent Bo Bichette. As a result, it seems clear that they need help in the infield. They appear to have potential holes at 2nd and […]

With the New York Yankees preparing for the 2026 season, the team is still in the midst of the offseason, where they could make moves, with one player in a lot of rumors being Jazz Chisholm Jr., who spoke with the media Friday on a bevy of topics. Though there has been speculation about the […]

With the New York Yankees currently in the offseason, the team is looking to make some noise in the 2026 season. As always, the ball club will have championship aspirations. As the Yankees continue to make moves in the offseason, star Jazz Chisholm Jr. speaks about his confidence in the team. Speaking to the media […]

As of now, the New York Yankees have no players on their current roster who have won a World Series. On Friday, former relief pitcher David Robertson, who recently pitched for the Philadelphia Phillies, officially announced his retirement, per Talkin’ Yanks. David Robertson has announced his retirement There are no more active MLB players that […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. and the San Diego Padres will enter a pivotal 2026 MLB campaign after an early playoff exit and lackluster offseason (to this point), but before the pressure cooker turns up, the focus will be on promoting national pride. The All-Star outfielder will represent Dominican Republic in March’s World Baseball Classic. He expressed […]

Vinnie Pasquantino was scheduled for an arbitration hearing in either February or early March. However, it appears he and the Kansas City Royals are going to avoid arbitration altogether, as the two sides agreed on a contract. Reports indicate that the 28-year-old first baseman is signing a two-year contract worth more than $11 million, according […]

The Seattle Mariners received bad news on Friday. According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, starting pitcher Logan Evans underwent Tommy John surgery and will miss the 2026 MLB season. “Seattle Mariners right-hander Logan Evans underwent Tommy John surgery last week and will miss the 2026 season. As a rookie last year, Evans made 15 starts […]

As the Philadelphia Phillies attempt to go on a deep playoff run in 2026, having Zack Wheeler in their rotation would only get the franchise closer to their goals. While he is still working his way back, Wheeler may be on the mound sooner than expected. The right-hander is rehabbing from undergoing surgery to address […]

With the Los Angeles Angels looking to boost their team heading into the 2026 season, one aspect that the baseball world has had questions about is in relation to star Mike Trout. As Trout looks to avoid further injury trouble with the Angels, an insider gives perspective on the star’s future with the team. Trout […]

The Athletics did not have the season they wanted, but there were some positive things to take away from the year. One of those things was the play of Jacob Wilson, who had a spectacular rookie season. It looks like the Athletics noticed that, and wasted no time giving him a contract extension, according to […]

The San Francisco Giants enter the 2026 campaign after just missing out on the playoffs last season. After making some moves to improve the starting rotation, President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey reveals how the club feels about its pitching group ahead of spring training. Posey, who is 38 years old, claims that the Giants […]

The Washington Nationals claimed right-handed pitcher George Soriano off waivers from the Atlanta Braves, the team announced Friday. As a result, shortstop Tsung-Che Cheng was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Soriano, 26, was claimed off waivers by the Braves in early January. Atlanta ultimately designated him for assignment in late January, which led […]

Seattle Mariners star Julio Rodriguez has established himself as a star outfielder in MLB. Now, he will receive the opportunity to find success in the World Baseball Classic, as MLB announced on Friday that Rodriguez will play for Team Dominican Republic in the 2026 WBC. Rodriguez helped the Mariners reach the ALCS in 2025. While […]

Aaron Judge is gearing up to lead Team USA in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. But once the MLB season begins, he’ll be trying to take the New York Yankees back to the World Series. The only roadblock is a pesky elbow injury Judge dealt with throughout the 2025 season. However, Yankees manager Aaron Boone […]

Despite the constant winning of the Los Angeles Dodgers, it looks like next season will be no different due to the additions the team has made, plus how good the ball club already is. As the Dodgers sport a star-studded lineup, another area that is getting a lot of buzz is their starting pitching, an […]

The Minnesota Twins have had a quiet offseason following a fire sale at the MLB trade deadline. After a promising club won the 2023 AL Central, things have gone poorly in the Twin Cities. Now, at an odd time, changes are coming. The Twins shockingly parted ways with team president Derek Falvey on Friday, just […]

With just a few months before the start of the 2026 MLB season, the Top 100 prospect rankings have been released. Every year, major outlets like ESPN, The Athletic, and MLB.com release their own ranking of the best young players in the league. Given how the Los Angeles Dodgers have moved in free agency the […]

During the 2024 playoffs, the Los Angeles Dodgers compensated for their starting pitching weaknesses by leaning on their bullpen. Conversely, last postseason, they did their best to mask glaring blemishes in their relief unit by relying heavily on their loaded rotation. Both plans resulted in World Series parades, but the 2025 approach could come at […]

The Texas Rangers recently acquired starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore in a trade with the Washington Nationals. On Thursday, the Rangers officially announced Gore as a member of the team. Will he help Texas return to the postseason for the first time since the 2023 season? The Rangers of course won the World Series in 2023. […]

The Houston Astros have acquired right-handed pitcher Kai-Wei Teng from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for a minor league player, according to Robert Murray, an MLB Insider for FanSided. Teng, 27, spent parts of the 2024 and 2025 seasons with the Giants at the major league level. Across those two seasons, he appeared in […]

The Texas Rangers continued integrating one of their most significant offseason additions as new details emerged following his recent acquisition from the Washington Nationals. As the Rangers reshape their pitching staff, MacKenzie Gore’s role—and identity—for the club is beginning to take shape ahead of the 2026 season. The Rangers officially assigned Gore to wear jersey […]

Cleveland Guardians fans received clarity Thursday regarding Jose Ramirez’s availability for the upcoming 2026 World Baseball Classic. While the Guardians franchise cornerstone remains a key figure for Team Dominican Republic, his participation will not begin in the first round with pool play. Ramirez is expected to miss the opening round of the World Baseball Classic, […]

The 2026 season is quickly approaching, and it appears the San Diego Padres are bringing in a veteran pitcher to add some depth to the roster. It’s a move that could bring plenty of experience to the team, as the club is making an effort to reach its third consecutive postseason appearance. Reports indicate that […]

The Los Angeles Angels and New York Yankees agreed to a trade on Thursday. The Angels acquired left-handed pitcher Jayvien Sandridge in return for cash considerations, both teams announced. Angels right-handed pitcher Osvaldo Bido was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Some MLB trade news: The Angels have acquired LHP Jayvien Sandridge from the […]

The Atlanta Braves enter late January with spring training on the horizon and a roster that appears nearly finished, aside from one lingering concern. Despite an otherwise productive winter, the Braves’ rotation still lacks a proven innings floor behind its frontline arms. October has consistently shown how quickly depth can erode when starters break down. […]

After missing out on the playoffs in 2025, the New York Mets have stayed active in re-defining their organization. In their latest move, the Mets have added some needed catching depth. New York has signed Austin Barnes to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training, the team announced. It comes after the […]

Recently, the New York Yankees made headlines by re-signing star Cody Bellinger in free agency to a lucrative contract, ending what had been a months-long saga. Still, despite that signing, many Yankees fans have been underwhelmed with the team’s direction this offseason, with some noting that it’s a similar roster to the one from last […]

The World Baseball Classic continues to take shape as Team Dominican Republic adds proven experience to its roster ahead of the upcoming March tournament. With just over a month remaining before opening pitch, the Dominican Republic has strengthened its lineup further with another veteran bat and glove as preparations accelerate. Team Dominican Republic officially added […]

The 2026 World Baseball Classic is scheduled for March 5 to March 17. Certainly, Team USA will be a top contender given its roster. Essentially, the Americans have a power-laden roster that includes Aaron Judge, Cal Raleigh, Alex Bregman, Pete Crow-Armstrong, and Kyle Schwarber. On the pitching staff, there are Paul Skenes, Clayton Kershaw, Logan […]

It was a bad year in South Texas, as the Houston Astros missed the 2025 playoffs. But there is optimism in the air in Houston, and Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell has warned Astros opponents, stating that this 2026 team will be contenders, according to team insider Brian McTaggart. “Jeff Bagwell on the 2026 Astros: […]

The 2025 MLB season was seemingly the last for longtime relief pitcher Ryan Pressly. He announced his retirement in mid-January after playing 13 years in the league. On Thursday, Pressly opened up about his decision to call it a career. During a guest appearance on the “MLB Network,” the 37-year-old former reliever claimed that it […]

Team Venezuela continued shaping its roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic with two major outfield commitments that signal a clear competitive push. Rising Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio and Boston Red Sox Gold Glove defender Wilyer Abreu have both committed to represent Venezuela, giving the national team a blend of elite athleticism, defensive reliability, […]

Quinn Priester was one of the best players in the Milwaukee Brewers’ farm system last season who broke out. Now, ESPN has ranked the Brewers’ farm system, which helped develop Priester, Jackson Chourio, and Jacob Misiorowski, as the top in baseball, as explained by writer Kiley McDaniel. “The Brewers are the new kings of finding […]

After making the playoffs for a second-straight year in 2025, the Cleveland Guardians are trying to keep their seat at the postseason table. With a top flight pitcher emerging, Cleveland can at least be optimistic for the future. Right-hander Joey Cantillo burst onto the scene with 34 appearances for the Guardians in 2025. As he […]

Recently, the Los Angeles Dodgers sent the MLB world into a tailspin by signing Kyle Tucker, widely regarded as the best free agent remaining on the market. The move marked the second straight offseason in which the Dodgers had gotten demonstrably better on the heels of winning a World Series title, and furthered speculation that […]

The Chicago White Sox look to improve after two awful seasons. Now, they just released the spring training invitee list, which includes a former Mets prospect. pic.twitter.com/2KlvDyovSD — Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) January 29, 2026 Among the White Sox spring training invitees are Lamonte Wade Jr. and former Mets’ prospect Jarred Kelenic. So far, the […]

Trey Yesavage and the Toronto Blue Jays were one win away from taking home a World Series title in 2025. The breakout star has spent all offseason dwelling on the Game 7 loss. However, Yesavage won’t be living in gloom forever. When they Blue Jays step on the diamond again in 2026, he is expecting […]

The New York Mets have several players ready to suit up in the World Baseball Classic. Notably, Clay Holmes and Nolan McLean will both represent Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. Now, Mets pitcher Jonah Tong has made his decision on whether he will play in the World Baseball Classic for Team Canada or […]