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The Playbook, Inning 5: Making the most of your roster
How to best optimize your roster through trades and the waiver wire.
'It should feel like this all the time': What could make or break a crucial season for the Cubs
After adding some big names this winter, Chicago isn't shying away from expectations as spring training begins.
Sources: Guardians adding Junis on 1-year deal
Right-hander Jakob Junis and the Guardians are in agreement on a one-year, $4.5 million contract, sources said, adding versatility to a pitching staff that was ravaged by injuries to starters last year.
Gallo reaches minor league deal with White Sox
Two-time All-Star Joey Gallo agreed to terms on a minor league contract with the White Sox that includes a non-roster invite to spring training.
Jays GM: 'Desire is strong' to extend Vlad Jr.
Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins said "the desire is strong" to reach a long-term deal with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who said he won't negotiate after he reports next week.
Kershaw: Didn't feel like right time to retire
Dodgers veteran Clayton Kershaw said he didn't entertain retirement after going through painstaking rehab following foot surgery.
Acuna, Strider on target for early-season returns
Braves stars Ronald Acuna Jr. and Spencer Strider are making good progress to be ready early this season, manager Brian Snitker said Thursday.
Yanks' Stroman is no-show for first two workouts
Yankees pitcher Marcus Stroman, the subject of trade rumors and the current odd man out of the starting rotation, hasn't participated in the first two workouts.
O's Rogers not expected to be ready by opener
Orioles left-hander Trevor Rogers sustained a partial dislocation of his right kneecap during the offseason, Baltimore GM Mike Elias said Thursday.
NL preview: Win totals and post-season odds for each team
What do the odds for the 2025 season say about the National League? Here are all the win totals for each team, along with the odds to win it all.
Hart joins Padres after starring in South Korea
Left-hander Kyle Hart has signed a one-year contact with the San Diego Padres after one season in the Korean Baseball Organization, where he was selected as the league's top pitcher.
Mock Draft No. 1: Pitchers, catchers and reports
Check out the results of our first fantasy baseball head-to-head points mock draft of 2025, featuring round-by-round picks and a snapshot of the rosters of all 10 teams.
The Playbook, Inning 4: Building the perfect cheat sheet
Explaining the importance of the cheat sheet, how to build it and how to best use it.
Mets finalize Alonso deal; Iglesias return unlikely
Pete Alonso and the Mets finalized their $54 million, two-year contract Wednesday. Also, president of baseball operations David Stearns confirmed that Jose Iglesias is unlikely to return to the team this year.
Sources: Padres, quiet all winter, add RHP Pivetta
After what had been a quiet offseason, the Padres filled a clear need in their starting rotation Wednesday, agreeing to terms on a four-year, $55 million contract with veteran right-hander Nick Pivetta, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Sources: Bregman to Red Sox for 3 years, $120M
Free agent Alex Bregman has a new home, agreeing to a three-year, $120 million deal with the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night, sources told ESPN's Jesse Rogers.
Dodgers' Ohtani gearing up for return to mound
The Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani threw off flat ground Wednesday, the latest sign that his return to pitching and a two-way role is approaching.
Cards remain patient with Arenado future unclear
The St. Louis Cardinals opened spring training Wednesday and the club still hasn't been able to trade star third baseman Nolan Arenado.
Yanks' Cole in a 'really good spot' for spring ball
Two years after winning the AL Cy Young and one year after a season-delaying elbow injury, Gerrit Cole expects to regain his place among baseball's best hurlers.
Dodgers may start Yamamoto, Sasaki in Tokyo
Japanese stars Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki are likely to be the Dodgers starting pitchers when Los Angeles opens its season against the Cubs next month in Tokyo.