Will Ichiro be a unanimous HOFer? The experts say ...
There seems to be little question that Ichiro Suzuki will be a first-ballot Hall of Famer when the results are announced on Jan. 21, 2025. There is, however, one major question surrounding his candidacy: Will Suzuki become just the second unanimous Hall of Famer? While we won’t know for certain
Manaea back with Mets on 3-year deal (reports)
Left-hander Sean Manaea and the New York Mets are in agreement on a three-year, $75 million contract, reports MLB Network insider Jon Heyman. The team has not confirmed the deal. Few players improved their overall profile and value in 2024 more than Manaea, who signed a two-year, $28 million deal
Nats add pop at 1B in trade for Nathaniel Lowe
The Nationals have addressed their need at first base. The Nats acquired lefty-hitting first baseman Nathaniel Lowe from the Rangers for left-handed reliever Robert Garcia on Sunday evening. TRADE DETAILS Nationals get: 1B Nathaniel Lowe Rangers get: LHP Robert Garcia Lowe, who won't be a free agent until after the
Phillies get Luzardo for 2 prospects in trade with Marlins
PHILADELPHIA – The Phillies added further depth to one of the strongest rotations in baseball on Sunday, acquiring left-handed starter Jesús Luzardo and Minor League catcher/outfielder Paul McIntosh from the Marlins in exchange for two prospects. Shortstop Starlyn Caba (Phillies' No. 4 prospect) and outfielder Emaarion Boyd (Phillies' No. 23
Every team's best single-game performance of 2024
There was no shortage of storylines in the 2024 season, which featured some of the best individual seasons and performances that baseball has ever seen -- we're looking at you Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge. Which single-game performances were the best? We asked each of our 30 beat writers which
Who will be the next big-name SP to be traded?
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The 10 signature players of the 2024 season
2024 was a thrilling, downright giddy year of baseball, with historic individual seasons, riveting playoff chases, hair-raising postseason games and a World Series with the biggest stars in the sport. But to our eyes, there were 10 players who made their mark on the sport more than any other, 10
Rickey Henderson, legendary leadoff hitter, passes away at 65
Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, considered the greatest leadoff hitter in history and MLB’s all-time leader in stolen bases, leadoff home runs and runs scored, has passed away. He was 65. “For multiple generations of baseball fans, Rickey Henderson was the gold standard of base stealing and leadoff hitting,” Commissioner
'You couldn’t scare him and you couldn’t stop him': La Russa on managing Rickey
CHICAGO -- Tony La Russa was extolling the virtues of Rickey Henderson as a Hall of Famer and one of the all-time great players in Major League Baseball history during a 20-minute Zoom with Chicago writers on Sunday, when he quickly changed direction. “Great player, great teammate,” La Russa said.
Goldschmidt agrees to join Yankees on 1-year deal (source)
Two offseasons ago, Paul Goldschmidt made a three-hour drive across the state of Florida for a chance to compare notes with one of his favorite stars in Aaron Judge, a couple of reigning Most Valuable Players huddling near the Yankees’ spring home in Tampa, Fla. Goldschmidt and Judge hit in
D-backs acquire Josh Naylor in trade with Guardians
PHOENIX -- One day after Christian Walker agreed to a three-year, $60 million free-agent deal with the Astros, the Diamondbacks filled his spot by acquiring first baseman Josh Naylor in a trade with the Guardians on Saturday. In return, the D-backs will send Minor League right-hander Slade Cecconi and their
Santana returning to Guardians on 1-year deal (sources)
Another staple in the Guardians lineup is on the move, but another one is coming home. First baseman Josh Naylor has been traded to the Diamondbacks in exchange for righty pitcher Slade Cecconi and Arizona’s 2025 Competitive Balance Round B pick, the team announced on Saturday.
5 free agents who should be generating more buzz
This offseason has already seen its share of blockbuster moves, headlined by Juan Soto’s record-setting 15-year, $765 million deal with the Mets. Blake Snell (Dodgers), Willy Adames (Giants) and Max Fried (Yankees) are among the other big names to change teams in free agency, while Garrett Crochet (Red Sox), Kyle
'Truly one of a kind': Baseball world reacts to Henderson's passing
Rickey Henderson was one of the greatest baseball players of all time -- and he knew it. MLB's career leader in stolen bases and runs, Henderson played the game with a style and a swagger that made him an iconic figure. On Saturday, the baseball world mourned Henderson as news
Mets viewed as legitimate contender for Bregman (report)
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What alternatives to Teoscar could the Dodgers pursue?
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Yanks bring back RHP Loáisiga on a 1-year deal
The Yankees have re-signed right-hander Jonathan Loáisiga to a one-year deal with a team option for 2026, the club announced on Saturday.
Experts predict this year's Hall of Fame voting
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
Here are baseball's oddest ballpark quirks
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Marlins get 2 prospects, send Luzardo to Phillies
MIAMI -- In a rare move swung between National League East rivals, the Marlins traded left-hander Jesús Luzardo and Minor League catcher Paul McIntosh to the Phillies for a pair of top prospects, the team announced Sunday. Joining the Marlins' organization are shortstop Starlyn Caba (Philadelphia's No. 4 prospect per
A's agree to 1-year deal with infielder Urshela
After addressing their need for starting pitching earlier this winter, the Athletics can now check third base off their offseason wish list. The A’s landed the experienced third baseman they were looking for on Sunday by signing veteran infielder Gio Urshela to a one-year contract. The deal, first reported on
Yankees land Goldschmidt (source); will Arenado join him in the Bronx?
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White Sox pick up lefty reliever Booser from Boston
CHICAGO -- The White Sox added to their left-handed bullpen mix by acquiring reliever Cam Booser from the Boston Red Sox, in a deal announced Saturday evening. Minor League right-hander Yhoiker Fajardo was sent to Boston in exchange for Booser, and to make room on the 40-man roster, the White
Free-agent 1B Walker, Astros agree to 3-year, $60M deal (source)
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
Big changes for elite clubs shake up American League
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