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Soto favorites have emerged, and rumors are flying. Let's discuss

December 3, 2024

Mets? Yankees? Red Sox? Blue Jays? Mystery team? While many free agents have yet to come off the board, nearly all of the attention is on 26-year-old outfielder Juan Soto, who by this time next week might have signed a new contract. Baseball’s Winter Meetings begin on Monday, Dec. 9,

6 teams with prospects to trade at the Winter Meetings

December 3, 2024

The Winter Meetings begin Sunday in Dallas, and prospects will certainly be on some teams' shopping lists. Who will get the best holiday-season deal, and which clubs have the juice to make that kind of deal happen?

Soto in process of eliminating potential suitors

December 3, 2024

MLB.com is keeping track of the latest news and rumors surrounding Juan Soto.

5 teams whose offseason adds could get them to the playoffs in '25

December 3, 2024

“Wait until next year.” That’s the mantra of an MLB team that just missed out on reaching the postseason. But "next year" isn't equal for every also-ran club. Some teams are in the midst of a rebuild with their sights set on contending two or three years down the road.

'Really easy' decision for Snell to join formidable Dodgers

@juanctoribio
December 3, 2024

LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers’ priority this winter was to add an ace to their starting rotation. They introduced their latest star on Tuesday. After signing a five-year, $182 million deal with the World Series champions, two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell made his way to Dodger Stadium on

Red Sox, Aroldis Chapman agree to 1-year deal (source)

December 3, 2024

BOSTON -- Bolstering the bullpen with more velocity has been a stated priority for Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow this winter, and he made a significant move toward that end on Tuesday, reaching an agreement on a one-year, $10.75 million contract with veteran lefty Aroldis Chapman, a source

Did Arenado drop a hint on where he'll play in 2025?

LATEST FREE AGENT & TRADE RUMORS
December 3, 2024

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

Hyeseong Kim, standout KBO infielder, to be posted Wednesday

@Spokes_Murphy
December 3, 2024

Hyeseong Kim, one of the top hitters in the KBO, is expected to be posted by his team, the Kiwoom Heroes, around noon ET on Wednesday. The 30-day window would then open for the 25-year-old second baseman to sign with an MLB team. Kim recently told Jeeho Yoo of South

Sleeper teams that could make a surprise splash this offseason

December 2, 2024

The Angels were all about those “Early Black Friday” deals this offseason. Before we even reached Thanksgiving, they inked veteran starter Yusei Kikuchi to a three-year, $63 million contract, betting big on the improvements he showed with the Astros down the stretch. They also signed veteran right-handed starter Kyle Hendricks,

Nationals win '24 Selig Award for Philanthropic Excellence

@jessicacamerato
December 3, 2024

For their dedication to Washington D.C.’s underserved neighborhoods, the Nationals are the recipients of the 2024 Allan H. Selig Award for Philanthropic Excellence. The Nationals Youth Baseball Academy has helped over 6,000 youth by providing development and community investment over the past decade. The annual award recognizes charitable and philanthropic

7 top free agents who could jump to division rivals

@MannyOnMLB
December 2, 2024

When Blake Snell signed a five-year, $182 million contract with the Dodgers last week, it ensured he’d wear the uniform of a third National League West club in as many years -- the two-time Cy Young Award winner pitched for the Padres from 2021-23, and the Giants last season. That

What's next for the Dodgers this offseason?

@juanctoribio
December 3, 2024

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

These Mets deals were surprisingly savvy

December 3, 2024

This story was excerpted from Anthony DiComo's Mets Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Guardians' High-A affiliate sets sail with new logos

@BensBiz
December 3, 2024

The Guardians play in "The Land," but their nearby High-A affiliate represents the water. On Tuesday that team, the Lake County Captains, unveiled a refreshed C-worthy look for 2025 and beyond. The Captains are based in the Cleveland suburb of Eastlake, their nautical identity a reference, in part, to the

For Jeter, becoming art an 'awesome' experience

@cdenicola13
December 3, 2024

MIAMI -- Derek Jeter would be the first to tell you he doesn’t know much about art. It was obvious from an early age that something else would be his life’s calling. On Tuesday morning, however, Jeter found himself observing artwork in his likeness at the leading international contemporary and

Higashioka eager to help 'elevate' Rangers' promising pitching staff

@kennlandry
December 3, 2024

ARLINGTON -- The day teams could contact outside free agents this offseason, Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young reached out to Kyle Higashioka. It was an area of need, obviously, with the Rangers needing another catcher to share time with Jonah Heim. But Higashioka was the main target of

Detroit's focus for '25? Pair righty bat with lefty sluggers

December 3, 2024

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

How have preseason No. 1 Draft prospects fared?

December 3, 2024

This story was excerpted from MLB Pipeline's newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Mapping possible post-Bregman landscapes for Astros

December 3, 2024

This story was excerpted from Brian McTaggart's Astros Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

If Soto goes elsewhere, there is a backup plan for the Yanks

December 2, 2024

This story was excerpted from Bryan Hoch's Yankees Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

MLB Speedway Classic '25 tickets set to go on sale to public

@paul_casellaMLB
November 22, 2024

Fans hoping to attend next season's historic MLB Speedway Classic between the Braves and Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway will get their chance at 10 a.m. ET on Dec. 5, when tickets go on sale to the public.

What these 2 deals tell us about the free-agent pitching market

December 2, 2024

Two more starting pitchers came off the free-agent board in recent days as teams continue to fill the middle and back end of their rotations. Frankie Montas agreed to a two-year, $34 million deal with the Mets that includes an opt-out after 2025, while Matthew Boyd landed $29 million over

Rangers sign free-agent catcher Higashioka to 2-year deal

@ssc627 and @kennlandry
December 3, 2024

ARLINGTON -- The Rangers added one of the top catchers available on the free-agent market, announcing Monday that they agreed to a two-year contract with Kyle Higashioka. The deal is worth $12.5 million over the two years ($5.75M in 2025, $6.75M in 2026) and includes a $7 million mutual option

Japan's single-season HR king eyeing move to MLB in 2026 (report)

@HarriganMLB
December 2, 2024

One of Japan’s top sluggers is eyeing a move to Major League Baseball in 2026. According to a report from Yahoo Sports Japan, corner infielder Munetaka Murakami announced that 2025 will be his final season in Nippon Professional Baseball, after which he will look to sign with an MLB team.

Cubs, lefty Boyd agree on two-year deal (source)

December 2, 2024

CHICAGO -- The Cubs’ goal of lengthening out their rotation this winter has led them to one of baseball’s feel-good stories from down the stretch last season. Matthew Boyd’s comeback from injury helped put Cleveland on the World Series’ doorstep, and now the lefty could be on his way to