The results for this year's Hall of Fame voting will be announced on Jan. 21, 2025 -- but we're here to give you a sneak peak of what to possibly expect. We asked 55 MLB.com experts a variety of HOF-related questions and compiled all of the answers below. To be

With first baseman Christian Walker off the free-agent market after agreeing to sign with the Astros, the Yankees’ interest in adding veteran first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is rapidly increasing, sources told MLB.com on Friday. If the Yankees do indeed sign Goldschmidt, it might prove to be doubly beneficial for New

Slugging free-agent first baseman Christian Walker and the Astros have agreed to terms on a three-year, $60 million contract, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand on Friday. The club has not confirmed the deal. Acquiring Walker constitutes the Astros' second seismic shift in less than a week, as they also

We’ve had three United States presidential elections since the last American League Championship Series that didn’t feature either the Astros or the Yankees. Of the 16 available ALCS spots in the last eight seasons, the Astros or Yankees have occupied 11. They’ve played each other three times in that round

The Reds added to their catcher room Friday night, acquiring Jose Trevino from the Yankees in exchange for right-handed reliever Fernando Cruz and catcher Alex Jackson. It’s a move that not only gives the Reds one of the best defensive catchers in the game, but someone with a good reputation

Christian Walker developed into one of the best first basemen in the Majors over the past three seasons with the D-backs. As a result, he was one of the best players available at the position in free agency this offseason. But he is available no more. On Friday, Walker agreed

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MLB.com is keeping track of the latest news and rumors surrounding Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki, who is seeking an MLB opportunity via the posting system. At 23 years old, Sasaki is subject to international bonus pool money restrictions, which are placed on foreign-born players unless they are at least 25

MLB.com is keeping track of the latest news and rumors surrounding Pete Alonso.

BOSTON -- With an eye toward the stretch run of 2025 and the full ’26 season, the Red Sox on Friday agreed to terms on a two-year, $18.25 million contract with free agent lefty starter Patrick Sandoval, a source told MLB.com. The club has not confirmed the deal, which was

Every season brings unexpected breakouts. We don’t mean rookies such as Paul Skenes or Colton Cowser -- can’t-miss prospects who, when they made it to the Majors, did not, in fact, miss. We’re talking about players who were either flying under the radar before reaching the big leagues or who

The Hot Stove was burning up around the time of the Winter Meetings earlier this month. Juan Soto landed a record-setting deal with the Mets. The Yankees, who watched Soto move to a different borough, pivoted to signing left-handed ace Max Fried and trading for elite closer Devin Williams. Speaking

Welcome to the final MLB Pipeline Inbox of 2024! We’re about to enter into the holiday season and I’m in a giving mood, and clearly you were, too, given the volumes of questions folks sent in. I’m going to give a hat tip to frequent contributor Stevie D., who asked

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The Cubs were expected to have an in-person meeting with Roki Sasaki in Los Angeles on Friday, according to a report from Bruce Levine of 670 The Score, marking the next step in their courtship of the free-agent Japanese phenom. President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer made it known during

Barely a week after they landed this offseason's biggest free-agent prize by signing Juan Soto to a record 15-year, $765 million contract, the Mets have met with star Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki, according to SNY's Andy Martino. Sasaki, 23, is the latest Japanese star pitcher seeking to make the jump

PHOENIX -- The news wasn't unexpected for the Diamondbacks, but neither was it welcome. The Astros' agreement with first baseman Christian Walker to a three-year, $60 million contract on Friday leaves a big hole in the Diamondbacks' lineup and clubhouse that they must now look to fill. Since taking over

TORONTO -- The Blue Jays announced Friday that they’ve signed left-handed reliever Josh Walker to a one-year deal, adding another piece to a bullpen that’s still in the middle of a complete rebuild. The 30-year-old Walker has pitched parts of two seasons in the big leagues with the Mets, posting

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The Marlins signed infielder Eric Wagaman to a one-year Major League contract for 2025 on Friday. The 27-year-old will be entering his first full season in the big leagues after making his debut with the Angels on Sept. 10, 2024.

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PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies have acquired a new corner outfielder -- and they expect him to be their everyday left fielder. The club announced on Friday that it has signed longtime Twins outfielder Max Kepler to a one-year contract. Multiple sources have told MLB.com that it's a $10 million deal.

Benjamin Hill travels the nation collecting stories about what makes Minor League Baseball unique. This excerpt from his newsletter -- which he reported on from Lansing, Mich., on Aug. 27 -- is one of those stories. Read the full newsletter here, and subscribe to his newsletter here. Mitch Myers, a

NEW YORK -- The Mets may not be pursuing the very top pitchers available on the free-agent market, but they are still collecting arms at an exceptional rate. The team agreed to terms with two more pitchers, Anthony Gose and Luis Ortiz, on Minor League deals this week, according to