MLB rumors: Yankees at an 'impasse' with Cody Bellinger
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Max Kepler Suspended 80 Games by MLB
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There’s one player in particular who stands out, and that's Cleveland’s No. 14-ranked prospect, Juan Brito. Let’s start with this: Brito was a serious candidate to make the Guardians’ Opening Day roster in 2025. Unfortunately, the team optioned him to Triple-A to begin the season after an uncharacteristic and unproductive spring training.
Free agent right-hander Merrill Kelly, after being dealt by the Diamondbacks to the Texas Rangers at the trade deadline last season, is returning to Arizona on a two-year, $40 million deal, sources confirmed to ESPN amid multiple media reports.
MLB Network highlights the best moments from Game 7 of the 2025 World Series, showcasing the most exciting fielding plays, offensive power, and more
The Chicago Cubs entered the offseason with fans ready for them to make a big free agent splash for the first time in years after getting a taste of playoff suc
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MLB rumors: Phillies, J.T. Realmuto remain in standoff, plus latest on Red Sox, Brewers, more
As things stand, Philadelphia's options at catcher are career backups Rafael Marchán and Garrett Stubbs. Victor Caratini and Jonah Heim are the top free agent catchers behind Realmuto, and trade candidates include Ryan Jeffers ( Twins) and Tyler Stephenson ( Reds ). One way or another, expect the Phillies to add a backstop in the coming weeks.
Meanwhile, the top four players on Kiley McDaniel's ranking of the top 50 free agents remain unsigned: Kyle Tucker, Framber Valdez, Cody Bellinger and Alex Bregman. Bo Bichette, the No. 7 player on the list, is also still on the market, along with three other players in the top 20 -- Ranger Suarez, Zac Gallen and Eugenio Suarez.
The New York Mets have dominated MLB’s list of Top 100 prospects for the last couple of seasons, but that’s about to end. Pitchers Nolan McLean, Brandon Sproat and Jonah Tong all had successful late-season debuts,
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred wants to add two new teams and realign divisions by geography before retiring in 2029, aiming to ease travel and modernize the league’s structure.