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

December 17, 2024

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.

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

December 17, 2024

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

MLB releases report on injuries to pitchers

December 17, 2024

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

Yanks add another massive bat in trade for Bellinger

December 17, 2024

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

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

@sonjamchen
December 17, 2024

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.

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

December 17, 2024

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

We predicted MLB's best in 2024. How'd we do?

@AndrewSimonMLB
December 17, 2024

Who will be the best players in baseball this season? It seems like a relatively simple question, but when it comes to predicting baseball, there really is no such thing. At least that’s what we’re telling ourselves. Just before Opening Day, MLB.com gathered a panel of 11 writers, researchers and

Get to know the prospects in recent trades

@SamDykstraMiLB
December 17, 2024

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

December 17, 2024

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

Cubs trade Bellinger; what is their next move?

December 17, 2024

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

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

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

December 17, 2024

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

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

@cdenicola13
December 17, 2024

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

Bellingers the latest father-son duo in pinstripes

@Spokes_Murphy
December 17, 2024

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.

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

LATEST FREE AGENT & TRADE RUMORS
December 17, 2024

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

Rays call for further negotiations in stadium deal after county bond vote

December 17, 2024

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- The Pinellas County Commission voted Tuesday to approve bonds that will finance its share of a new Rays ballpark in St. Petersburg, but the club said the county’s previous delays would force them to push back the planned opening of the ballpark by a year and makes

'Dream come true' for new Astros pitcher

December 17, 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.

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

@JakeDRill
December 17, 2024

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

Q&A: Ramos talks Adames signing, Posey’s rise

December 17, 2024

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

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

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

15 Ty Cobb facts baseball fans should know

December 18, 2022

Back when the ball was bogged down by spit and tobacco juice, Ty Cobb smacked it to the gaps, ran like hell and dictated terms to the rest of the league. The game then was Cobb’s game, and he left it clutching the career records for games played (3,305), at-bats

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

Multiple AL clubs reportedly considering Flaherty

December 16, 2024

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