Who are the MVP favorites, dark horses in 2025?
Two of MLB’s biggest stars delivered memorable MVP seasons in 2024. In the American League, Yankees slugger Aaron Judge rivaled his AL-record 62-home-run 2022 campaign, hitting 58 homers with an 1.159 OPS to capture his second MVP Award. In the National League, Shohei Ohtani created the 50-50 club in his
There's a new No. 1 in farm system rankings
It’s time to crown a new king. After a three-year run for the Orioles atop our preseason farm system rankings, they’ve stepped off the throne, making way for the Tigers. The O’s had slipped from the top spot in our 2024 midseason rankings as they’d graduated a number of prospects
Devers penciled in for 2025 Grapefruit League debut
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Red Sox slugger Rafael Devers is scheduled to play his first Spring Training game early next week, according to manager Alex Cora. Devers will either play Tuesday against the Phillies or Wednesday against the Twins, likely as the designated hitter. Both games will be played at
Butler agrees to 7-year, $65.5M extension with A's (source)
MESA, Ariz. -- The Athletics are embarking on a new era of baseball over the next few seasons, and they are enlisting Lawrence Butler as one of the franchise’s faces of that journey by locking up the right fielder to a seven-year contract extension. Butler and the A’s have agreed
Here are the 2025 Spring Breakout rosters
Spring Breakout is back, and top prospects across all 30 organizations will once again take center stage in Arizona and Florida. The second annual edition of Spring Breakout, which takes place March 13-16, features hundreds of the top prospects from around the league. The rosters are stacked, highlighted by 72
Naquin back with the Guardians ... as a pitcher?
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Tyler Naquin is back in the Guardians organization, and he is going to try his hand (and arm) at a new position. The 33-year-old has signed a Minor League deal with Cleveland, and he will report to Minor League camp as a pitcher. “[It’s] really exciting, the
Dodgers nearing long-term extension with Dave Roberts (reports)
The Dodgers are close to a long-term extension with manager Dave Roberts, according to multiple reports Thursday.
Stearns: Mets 'built to withstand' early rotation setbacks
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Spring injuries to Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas have left the Mets’ rotation relying on its depth for the start of the season, but the man who put the staff together believes his team will be able to get the job done until the pair
Brazil grabs final berth in 2026 World Baseball Classic
After Nicaragua and Chinese Taipei booked their trips to the 2026 World Baseball Classic last week, only two spots remained. The first of those was decided when Colombia went 3-0 in the Tucson (Ariz.) Qualifiers and booked its ticket to next year's tournament. China was eliminated after finishing with an
Dreyer teaching way of the Rubik's Cube to Dodgers teammates
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Jack Dreyer may be a Minor Leaguer in a clubhouse full of big league veterans, but he's found that he has something to teach even the most experienced of ballplayers: the way of the cube. The more you look around the clubhouse at Camelback Ranch, the more
Marlins' nutrition team working to improve players' health
JUPITER, Fla. – When the Marlins need to quickly refuel mid-workout, their preferred food ordering app doesn’t deliver to the Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium back fields. No worries.
Legend of Ohtani gets 'Demon Slayer' treatment
Shohei Ohtani, meet Tanjiro Kamada. MLB and the anime series "Demon Slayer" have teamed up to release an anime-style short film to celebrate the upcoming Tokyo Series, featuring Dodgers and Cubs superstars alongside Demon Slayer characters. The short depicts Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Mookie Betts and the Dodgers facing off against
Takashi Murakami x MLB Tokyo Series collection launches today
Fanatics and Complex are unveiling the Takashi Murakami x MLB Tokyo Series collection on Friday. The exclusive partnership highlights the collaboration between the renowned Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami and Major League Baseball (MLB), bringing together two cultural icons to celebrate two of the league’s most storied teams for a
G-Rod slowed by triceps soreness, undergoing evaluation
SARASOTA, Fla. -- Add another key Orioles player to the list of those dealing with injuries this Spring Training. Grayson Rodriguez reported soreness in his right triceps on Thursday, per manager Brandon Hyde, a day after the 25-year-old right-hander struggled during a 1 1/3-inning Grapefruit League start vs. the Twins
Pitching prospect Ferris excited for Spring Breakout encore
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Shohei slows down pitching, won't face hitters until after Tokyo Series
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The Dodgers are slowing the pitching side of Shohei Ohtani's rehab as he ramps up as a designated hitter for the regular season, manager Dave Roberts said Thursday. It is unclear how this development will affect Ohtani's timeline to return to a big league mound. Ohtani has
Is this the first pitch to get its own song?
The Mets were very good last year. Francisco Lindor nearly won the NL MVP. Their starting pitching stepped up in a big way down the stretch. Mark Vientos had a breakout season. But, let's face it, much of their success had to do with vibes. And the No. 1 vibe
Meet the Blue Jays' assistant managers, the Schneider boys
DUNEDIN, Fla. -- Manager John Schneider has been taking some heat at home. No, he didn’t forget an anniversary or miss a birthday, but his two boys, Gunner and Grayson, are unofficially interning as the Blue Jays’ new assistant managers. “Especially Gunner,” Schneider said, laughing early Thursday. “He’s one of
Top prospect Moore leads the pack for Halos ahead of Spring Breakout games
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New Astros 1B Walker (sore left oblique) sent to Houston for MRI
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Considering veteran first baseman Christian Walker has dealt with some oblique injuries in the past, the Astros decided to send him back to Houston on Thursday night to undergo an MRI to determine the extent of the left oblique injury he suffered Wednesday. "This is
Opposing pitchers and ... roomies? That's life for Fedde and Soroka
JUPITER, Fla. -- A teammate can help you be the best on the field. A friend, the same in life. A roommate who can do both -- and cook or clean -- that’s a winning dynamic for two Major League starting pitchers. While Cardinals right-hander Erick Fedde and Nationals righty
Injuries: Grayson, Gunnar, C. Walker, Adolis, Gil
Stay up-to-date with all the latest news on injured players across Major League Baseball.
Vlad's counteroffer for extension was below $600 million (report)
MLB.com is keeping track of the latest news and rumors surrounding Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Baseball Hall of Fame announces changes to Era Committee eligibility requirements
The Hall of Fame has announced changes to the Era Committee election system -- which allows players retired for more than 15 years to be considered for the Hall of Fame, as well as managers, umpires and executives. Beginning in 2025, any Hall of Fame candidate on an Era Committee
Stanton (elbows) set to rejoin Yanks camp, surgery viewed as 'last resort'
TAMPA, Fla. -- Giancarlo Stanton received a second round of platelet-rich plasma injections in his ailing elbows on Thursday and is expected to re-join Yankees camp this weekend, according to general manager Brian Cashman, though it is unknown when the designated hitter will be ready to resume baseball activities. Stanton