Happy New Year! 1 prediction for each team in 2025
As the calendar flips to the new year, it's a time for everyone to set new goals and make predictions for the months ahead -- and MLB teams are no different. With that in mind, each of our beat reporters was asked to make one prediction for their respective team
Sizing up free-agent market as new year begins
As the calendar flips to 2025, it’s a good time to take stock of the free-agent market. While the talent pool has thinned considerably, there are still some attractive options left for teams looking to address major needs before the start of Spring Training, whether it’s an impact starter, a
What we're looking forward to in 2025
The new year is here. And with it, we pass a key mile marker in the baseball offseason. We can now say that Spring Training begins next month, and we can see the 2025 season on the horizon. As we embark on a new year, there are many highly anticipated
Each team's breakout player for 2025
Each Major League season is a stage for players to raise their game to previously unseen heights. Perhaps a blossoming star becomes unquestionably elite. Or perhaps a big league newcomer makes the most of his opportunity. Regardless, these types of breakout seasons can help turn an under-the-radar club into a
Here are 8 prospect-related predictions for 2025
As the Pipeline Podcast wraps up 2024, Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo preview the '25 season with a wide range of predictions. The duo breaks down eight categories, from Rookies of the Year in both leagues and the No. 1 overall Draft pick to which organization will finish with the
'It was like the Roki film festival': Patient Sasaki will begin to narrow field
The details surrounding Roki Sasaki's early meetings with Major League teams have been minimal, but agent Joel Wolfe made it clear that the Japanese phenom has been determined to approach the process with an open mind. The efforts to "preserve the integrity of the meeting process," Wolfe said, have included
24 reasons baseball was the BEST in 2024
Baseball delivered in a big way in 2024 -- as it always does. It was a season that strengthened the resumes of stars, and introduced impactful rookies who quickly joined those ranks. We witnessed historic firsts, said farewell to fan favorites and were enthralled at every turn. In short, baseball
This AL team is 'all in' on Bregman (report)
We're keeping track of all the latest free agent and trade rumors.
Cubs ink lefty Thielbar to one-year deal
CHICAGO -- The Cubs continued to build up their inventory of bullpen arms, adding veteran lefty Caleb Thielbar to the mix before the calendar flipped to 2025. On Tuesday, the Cubs announced the signing of Thielbar to a one-year Major League contract, giving manager Craig Counsell an experienced southpaw within
Blues goalie honors Cards legends with mask design at NHL's Winter Classic
This year's NHL Winter Classic is at Wrigley Field, and St. Louis Blues goalie Jordan Binnington will be repping both the Cubs' historic ballpark and his hometown Cardinals on his mask. Binnington will be wearing a goalie mask painted with the iconic ivy of the Wrigley Field outfield walls as
Super-utility man Gordon inks Minors deal with O's
Check back throughout the offseason for updates on the Orioles' injuries and roster moves.
18 exciting prospects set for full-season debuts in 2025
As the year comes to a close, it's a good time to look ahead to the 2025 season. A number of interesting prospects are expected to make their full-season debuts this spring, a mix of recent draftees who did not play after signing and international signees ready to break out
Why Bobby Abreu has Hall of Fame credentials
It's not difficult to make the case against Bobby Abreu for the Baseball Hall of Fame. Just a cursory look at his Baseball-Reference page provides you with all the evidence you need. Only two All-Star selections. One Silver Slugger Award. No top-10 finishes in MVP voting. Very little bold type.
Ohtani's epic 50-50 game leads list of Capital One Plays of the Year
The 2024 MLB season produced a treasure trove of big plays and monumental moments. From spectacular catches, clutch homers and historic postseason performances to the formation of an exclusive and highly impressive club, the collection of highlights will keep us entertained for years to come. Here are the Capital One
Baseball in Hawaii? As cool as it sounds
If you didn’t know it was real, you’d probably think it was some kind of dream. Teams with names like the Honolulu Sharks, Waikiki BeachBoys and Maui Stingrays. Fields plowed over old sugarcane farms and set in places called Rainbow Stadium. Young prospects like Todd Helton, Daniel Murphy and Ichiro
Trevor Williams signs deal to return to Nats
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals are getting some late 2024 business done before the new year arrives. A day after the Nats agreed to a deal to bring back first baseman Josh Bell, according to a source, right-hander Trevor Williams is going to return on a two-year, $14 million contract. Williams
Rangers introduce Joc, whose championship pedigree is 'great fit'
ARLINGTON -- It’s really official once you’re added to the team group chat, Joc Pederson joked. Pederson, the newest Texas Ranger, was officially introduced at Globe Life Field on Monday afternoon, but in the days prior he had been added to the team group chat after talking with Marcus Semien.
Remembering the baseball greats we lost this past year
Today, on the final day of 2024, we take a look back at just some of the baseball people -- players, managers and executives -- we lost this year. The deceased are listed in alphabetical order by last name, with their year of birth in parentheses. The baseball community is
Are Yankees likely to go with internal option at third base?
MLB.com is keeping track of all the latest Yankees-related free agent and trade rumors right here.
Relive memorable Minor League moments from 2024
Top prospects, unique uniforms, meaningful milestones. All in a year's work for Minor League Baseball. Relive some of the most memorable moments from the year in MiLB!
Fully healthy, Luzardo excited to start Phils tenure
PHILADELPHIA -- Jesús Luzardo’s 2024 season in Miami ended after just 12 starts due to a stress reaction in his lower back. But that issue is behind him, according to Luzardo. “I feel 100 percent,” Luzardo said on a Zoom call with reporters Monday. “I’ve felt 100 percent the whole
D-backs finalize six-year contract with new ace Corbin Burnes
PHOENIX -- The Diamondbacks made their signing of right-hander Corbin Burnes to a six-year, $210 million contract official Monday night, though they will not formally introduce him until after New Year's. The deal, which is the richest in franchise history surpassing Zack Greinke's six-year, $206.5 million deal signed in December
The wild story behind MLB’s last forfeit
It was sometime around 3 a.m. ET when the phone rang in Leonard Coleman’s hilltop home in New Jersey, rousting the National League president from his slumber.
Best baseball scenes from non-baseball films
The game of baseball has been around for 150 some-odd years -- longer than football or basketball, longer than many countries have existed. It infiltrates every part of our culture: books, music and, most notably, movies. And sometimes, even when a movie isn't about baseball, baseball still slips into the
One prospect to watch for each team in 2025
A new season brings new opportunities for every player in a team’s system. This is especially true for a team’s Minor League prospects, who look to build on the previous season’s accomplishments and continue to make a name for themselves as they forge a path to the Majors. Here’s a