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Cubs' Austin out for months after knee procedure
Tyler Austin's return to the major leagues has been put on hold for what Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said will be months following a procedure on his right knee.
Verlander, Valdez to get final Tigers pay in 2039
Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez will receive the final payments from their new contracts with the Tigers in 2039, with the team deferring $31 million of the $128 million it committed to the pitchers.
Judge, Soto or Tatis? Buster Olney ranks baseball's best corner outfielders
Do any fast-rising young outfielders beat out these two New York sluggers on our top 10? Let's find out.
2026 MLB lineup rankings: Which teams have the best bats in baseball?
Patience. Power. Durability. Depth. We rate all 30 offenses by these measures and more.
Pirates' Griffin, MLB's top prospect, wows with HRs
Konnor Griffin, the Pirates' 19-year-old shortstop and the consensus No. 1 prospect in baseball, hit home runs off Red Sox pitchers Ranger Suarez and Seth Martinez.
DeSantis, Fla. cabinet OK land for Rays ballpark
The Florida cabinet and Gov. Ron DeSantis agreed Tuesday to give Hillsborough College a 22-acre plot of state land in Tampa to use for a proposed ballpark for the Rays.
Rangers' top prospect has surgery, out 5-6 months
Rangers shortstop Sebastian Walcott, who is ranked as the No. 5 prospect in baseball by ESPN, had elbow surgery and is expected to miss five to six months.
Braves launching own network to air 140 games
The Atlanta Braves on Tuesday announced BravesVision as their local television home, beginning with the 2026 season.
Sale signs 1-year, $27M extension with Braves
Chris Sale and the Braves are in agreement on a one-year, $27 million contract extension for 2027 that includes a club option for 2028.
Ranking the top 10 shortstops in MLB: Is Witt, Henderson or Perdomo No. 1?
Buster Olney's ranking of the top players at every position continues with the premier infield position: shortstop. Find out who comes out on top of this star-studded field.
Tigers' Skubal making just 1 start for U.S. in WBC
Two-time defending AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal of the Tigers said that he'll make just one start for the United States in the World Baseball Classic.
Pauley, up for Marlins 3B starter job, shut down
graham Pauley's bid to start at third base for the Miami Marlins is on hold due to right forearm tightness, and he will be shut down for the season.
Sources: Conforto, Cubs reach minor league deal
Free agent outfielder Michael Conforto, who hit just .199 for the Dodgers last season, has agreed to a minor league deal with the Cubs, sources told ESPN.
O's add Estrada for depth after Westburg injury
The Orioles signed veteran Thairo Estrada to a minor league deal in a move that adds infield depth with third baseman Jordan Westburg out at least through April.
Kings of the hot corner: Buster Olney ranks baseball's best third basemen
Where do Jose Ramirez, Alex Bregman and Manny Machado fit among the top 10 at the position?
'It's going to be a huge focus': Teams are dialing in on pitch tipping in 2026
With a new rule already in place, MLB front offices are cracking down on another tiny way to get an advantage.
Guardians agree to minors deal with 1B Hoskins
The Guardians have agreed to a minor league deal with first baseman Rhys Hoskins.
Newly discovered T206 Wagner sells for over $5M
A recently discovered 1909 Sweet Caporal T206 Honus Wagner card, considered the Mona Lisa of sports cards, has sold at auction for $5.124 million.
Twins' Ryan gets MRI, has inflamed lower back
Twins right-hander Joe Ryan, who was scratched from his spring training start Saturday, was found to have inflammation in his lower back after getting an MRI.
Yankees' Judge slugs 2 HRs, 'excited' about WBC
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hit two homers in his spring debut Saturday as he gears up for next month's World Baseball Classic with Team USA.