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Bichette to Mets on 3-year, $126 million deal (source)

2:09 PM EST

The smoke was seen a little later than envisioned. But there was still something for the Mets to celebrate Friday. The Mets have agreed to a three-year, $126 million deal with infielder Bo Bichette, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. The club has not confirmed. MLB Network insider Jon Heyman

Impact of Tucker's megadeal on Dodgers, rivals 

12:30 PM EST

After a day full of anxiety and anticipation all around baseball – but especially in Los Angeles, New York and Toronto -- late on Thursday night we all learned that Kyle Tucker, the four-time All-Star and unquestionably the top free agent this offseason, would be signing with the Dodgers. The

After Bichette's Mets deal, what's next for his top suitors?

3:17 PM EST

In light of the surprising news of Bo Bichette reportedly agreeing to terms with the Mets, we asked MLB Insider Mark Feinsand to break down what this means for the rest of the free agent and trade market.

Realmuto agrees to 3-year deal to return to Philly (source)

2:22 PM EST

PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies' offseason checklist may be close to complete. The team reached a deal on Friday to bring back catcher J.T. Realmuto, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. The deal -- which has not been confirmed by the team -- is a three-year, $45 million contract, with $5

Plan B(ellinger)? Focus shifts with Bichette, Tucker off board

3:28 PM EST

A lot changed in the free-agent market over the past 24 hours and might change again in the next 24 the way things are going. Kyle Tucker, whom the Mets thought they were getting, is a Dodger. Bo Bichette is now a Met. And Cody Bellinger, with a B, might

Tucker picks Dodgers, agrees to four-year contract (source)

@sonjamchen
January 15, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- When it comes to the best talent available in free agency, never count out the Dodgers. Especially when they're stocking up for a three-peat bid. The Dodgers and outfielder Kyle Tucker are in agreement on a four-year, $240 million contract, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand on

4 remaining questions for the Mets after signing Bo Bichette 

@jared_greenspan
3:13 PM EST

The Mets’ pivot after losing out on the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes was as swift as it was unexpected. Less than 15 hours after Tucker signed a four-year, $240 million contract with the Dodgers, New York agreed to a three-year, $126 million contract with Bo Bichette, a source told MLB.com’s Mark

Top 10 first base prospects for 2026

@SamDykstraMiLB
9:52 AM EST

MLB Pipeline will reveal its 2026 Top 100 Prospects list at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, Jan. 23, with a one-hour show on MLB Network and MLB.com. Leading up to the release of the Top 100, we'll examine baseball's top 10 prospects at each position.

Free-agent signings that shook up MLB

1:05 PM EST

Since the first free-agent signing of the modern era back in 1974, there have been several free-agent deals that shook the baseball world and realigned power across the Majors. Here's a look at several moves that changed the landscape of baseball, and in some cases were downright shocking.

How Bichette might impact the Mets' pitching pursuit 

LATEST FREE AGENT & TRADE RUMORS
2:09 PM EST

We're keeping track of all the latest free agent and trade rumors.

With Tucker in the fold, Dodgers lineup could reach rare air

10:54 AM EST

In the wake of reports that Kyle Tucker has agreed to a mammoth four-year contract with the defending champs, you don’t need us to tell you this 2026 Los Angeles Dodgers lineup is nuts. But we’re here to tell you it could be historically nuts … which is the best

Angels acquire OF Josh Lowe from Rays in 3-team trade

4:03 PM EST

The Angels have upgraded their outfield, acquiring Josh Lowe from the Rays as part of a three-team trade on Friday that includes the Halos sending left-hander Brock Burke to the Reds and Tampa Bay receiving infielder Gavin Lux from Cincinnati and Minor League right-hander Chris Clark from the Angels.

After missing on Tucker and Bichette, do teams turn to Bellinger?

12:22 PM EST

MLB.com is keeping track of the latest news and rumors surrounding Cody Bellinger.

International signing period is open: Here's where top prospects are going

@JesseABorek
1:47 PM EST

Today's opening of the international signing period means amateur prospects from across the world can officially put pen to paper and call themselves professional ballplayers. It’s a testament to years of hard work not only for the players, but their families, their coaches and the extensive network of scouts and

New Phillies reliever Brad Keller joins Team USA's bullpen

11:54 AM EST

Team USA general manager Michael Hill wanted his roster to make a statement, one that affirmed the USA Baseball team as the best in the world. The lineup is filled with stars and the rotation is crammed with aces. Now, with only a handful of spots on the 30-man team

Hoerner chatter creates buzz in wake of Bregman deal

January 15, 2026

CHICAGO -- When the Cubs tried to land Alex Bregman in free agency a year ago, there was a clear vacancy at third base. Matt Shaw had no plate appearances in the big leagues at the time, making a star like Bregman an obvious fit. One year later, the infield

With Suárez off the board, let's break down the remaining FA starters

January 15, 2026

With Ranger Suárez on his way to the Red Sox, the focus turns to the rest of the starting pitching market. Once finalized, Suárez’s five-year, $130 million deal will make him the fourth free-agent starter to exceed $50 million in guaranteed money this offseason, joining Dylan Cease with the Blue

Blue Jays move on from Bo after 10 years in the organization 

2:34 PM EST

TORONTO -- For a decade, Bo Bichette represented the future in Toronto. Now, so suddenly, he’s a memory. Bichette has agreed to a three-year, $126 million deal with the Mets, another short-term, big-money deal that lands one day after Kyle Tucker signed a four-year, $240 million deal with the Dodgers.

Inbox: Most exciting non-Top 100 prospects likely to debut in 2026

10:30 AM EST

Thursday night's news that Kyle Tucker landed a four-year, $240 million contract from the Dodgers made me think about when I first saw him play. It was at the 2014 Under Armour All-America Game, where he went 1-for-2 with a walk and was one of 12 future first-round picks. On

After stunning KBO tour, Anderson amped for shot with Tigers

1:13 PM EST

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Why did Bregman change his number? No. 3 has a nicer ring to it

January 15, 2026

CHICAGO -- Alex Bregman has made a statement with the number he has donned on his uniform throughout his baseball career. That continued on Thursday morning, when the star third baseman tried on his new Cubs jersey at Wrigley Field, showing off No. 3 as his new digit during his

The latest on Skubal's trade market as potential arb hearing looms

January 14, 2026

Tarik Skubal and the Tigers made big news last week when they were unable to settle on a contract for 2026, exchanging arbitration figures that showed a massive gap between the two sides.

Here are each team's first workout dates of Spring Training 2026

January 14, 2026

Following are the first workout dates, subject to change, for pitchers and catchers as well as full squads of the 30 Major League clubs for 2026 Spring Training.

Rockies agree to deal with 2024 All-Star utility man Willi Castro (report)

@ByJasonFoster
January 15, 2026

The Rockies have come to an agreement on a two-year free agent contract with utility man Willi Castro, according to a report from MLB Network insider Jon Heyman on Thursday. The club has not confirmed the move. Castro enters his age-29 season coming off a down year that was split

Yanks officially bring back Blackburn on 1-year deal 

January 15, 2026

The Yankees and right-hander Paul Blackburn have agreed on a one-year, $2 million contract to keep him in the Bronx, the club announced on Thursday. The deal, which was first reported Dec. 20, includes incentives of $100,000 for reaching 80, 90, 100, 110 and 120 innings pitched, a source told