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Yanks acquire Bellinger from Cubs for reliever

7:59 PM EST

In a move that had been rumored for weeks, the Yankees made their first significant offensive addition of the winter on Tuesday, acquiring outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger from the Cubs and cash considerations in exchange for right-hander Cody Poteet. According to a source, the Yankees are receiving $5 million to

MLB releases report on injuries to pitchers

3:00 PM EST

Over the last year, in an effort to better understand the rise of pitcher injuries, Major League Baseball interviewed over 200 experts from all areas and levels of baseball. The goal was to begin the process of identifying the root causes of pitcher injuries, which have increased over the last

Tucker thinks Cubs are built to 'go as far as we want'

8:40 PM EST

Kyle Tucker was left off the Astros’ postseason roster in 2018 after a brief, first taste of the Major Leagues, but he’s known nothing but baseball seasons stretching into October since then. The 27-year-old outfielder has already played in 64 postseason games spanning 15 series, with five trips to the

What's left for Yankees to do after flurry of moves?

7:19 PM EST

The Yankees continued their post-Juan Soto spree on Tuesday, acquiring Cody Bellinger in a trade with the Cubs. According to sources, New York will ship right-hander Cody Poteet to Chicago, which will also send $5 million to the Yankees to help cover part of Bellinger’s salary.

Multiple AL clubs reportedly considering Flaherty

December 16, 2024

MLB.com is keeping track of the latest news and rumors surrounding Jack Flaherty.

Burnes favorite? Pair of 3B with fates intertwined? Your questions, answered

December 16, 2024

A flurry of trades and free agent signings gave fans plenty to talk about during Major League Baseball’s Winter Meetings last week, but that doesn’t mean the dealing is done. Several high-profile players are still on the board, which could make for an interesting holiday season. What’s next? Let’s dive

With passion for starting still alive, Holmes excited for Mets tenure

5:48 PM EST

NEW YORK -- Clay Holmes never saw himself as a reliever only, as the type of pitcher incapable of hacking it in a big league rotation. He didn’t feel that way when the Pirates transitioned him to the bullpen in 2018, nor when he became a standout closer for the

Equipped with nasty pitch mix, Williams 'honored' to join Yanks' 'pen

4:58 PM EST

The light-bulb moment that helped make Devin Williams’ changeup a devasting offering with an elite nickname to match came during a Brewers Spring Training intrasquad at-bat in 2019. Trent Grisham told his teammate that he could clearly see the spin of the pitch once delivered. Necessary changes were made, with

Orioles sign Japanese righty Sugano to 1-year contract

@JakeDRill
December 16, 2024

BALTIMORE -- As the Orioles look to strengthen their pitching staff for the 2025 season, they went to the international market to add an intriguing arm to the mix. Baltimore announced that it signed Japanese right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano to a one-year Major League deal on Monday night, with the contract

Yanks seal deal with ace Max Fried for 8 years, record $218M

1:56 PM EST

Lauded by his new manager as “a special talent,” Max Fried will try on the Yankees’ pinstripes for the first time at noon on Wednesday, when the left-hander is scheduled to be introduced in a Yankee Stadium news conference. The Yankees formally announced their signing of the 30-year-old Fried on

What's next for Yankees after trading for Bellinger?

8:27 PM EST

MLB.com is keeping track of all the latest Yankees-related free agent and trade rumors right here.

Cubs trade Bellinger; what is their next move?

7:25 PM EST

MLB.com is keeping track of all the latest Cubs-related free agent and trade rumors right here.

Who is baseball's best baserunner? Statcast's newest metric tells us

December 16, 2024

The stolen base has, well, stolen the headlines in MLB over the last two seasons. The new pitch timer and pickoff limit rules have sparked steals back to a level not seen in a long time. Superstars are running down milestones -- Ronald Acuña Jr. went 40-70 in 2023, and

Bellingers the latest father-son duo in pinstripes

@Spokes_Murphy
8:34 PM EST

There’s a Bellinger back in the Bronx. The Yankees acquired outfielder Cody Bellinger in a trade with the Cubs on Tuesday. He will be a big part of the Yanks’ 2025 attempt to win the franchise’s 28th World Series title.

'We are full-go': Luzardo feeling fully healthy as recovery progresses

@cdenicola13
2:13 PM EST

MIAMI -- Good news for all: Marlins left-hander Jesús Luzardo is fully healthy and throwing. "[I've] been able to go through my normal offseason progression: throwing, running, starting to get off the mound," Luzardo said Tuesday morning from the Miami Marlins Foundation's Holiday Wishes community event at loanDepot park. "Feeling

Get to know the prospects in recent trades

@SamDykstraMiLB
1:18 PM EST

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Do these 11 'old guy' FAs have something left in the tank?

@williamfleitch
12:50 PM EST

Baseball, like most sports, is a young man’s game, with value placed on speed, reaction time and the raw power and vigor that comes with youth. But baseball is also a game that respects the experience and savvy of veterans, one that understands the importance of having seen it all

AL contender 'expected' to sign a top FA first baseman (report)

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8:29 PM EST

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

This pitcher's strikeout celebrations defy gravity

@MannyOnMLB
December 16, 2024

Jefry Yan is the very definition of a journeyman. The 28-year-old left-hander has kept his professional baseball dreams alive despite being out of affiliated baseball for a period of four years, during which time he played in a men's league in Arizona, from which he was discovered by the Marlins

'Catching is gold' as White Sox bring in Teel

5:18 PM EST

This story was excerpted from Scott Merkin's White Sox Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Here is the Padres' pitch to land Sasaki

December 16, 2024

This story was excerpted from AJ Cassavell’s Padres Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

The new metric that Mookie absolutely dominates

Betts no longer has elite speed. He doesn't need it to steal bases
December 16, 2024

The story of the 2020 World Series was … OK, fine, it was when Kevin Cash pulled Blake Snell with a lead in Game 6. The other story of the 2020 World Series was Mookie Betts running absolutely wild on the Rays, stealing four bases and scoring twice from third

Sánchez ready to do 'whatever helps' Orioles win in AL East return

@JakeDRill
3:46 PM EST

BALTIMORE -- After playing 10 seasons in the Major Leagues, Gary Sánchez has developed a lot of connections around baseball. The 32-year-old is already well traveled, having suited up for five organizations during his MLB career. So when Sánchez was presented with an opportunity to sign with the Orioles this

Could Bo's comeback be key to Toronto's 2025?

@KeeganMatheson
December 16, 2024

This story was excerpted from Keegan Matheson’s Blue Jays Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Once roster is set, extending Roberts an offseason priority for Dodgers

@sonjamchen
2:07 PM EST

This story was excerpted from Sonja Chen’s Dodgers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.