

The only thing keeping Mike Trout from the Phillies is Mike Trout
Mike Trout is a traditionalist and it could keep him from ever winning a ring.Headlines

MLB trade deadline 2026: Predicting a Tarik Skubal blockbuster and more bold moves
Tarik Skubal to the Cubs? An All-Star unexpectedly on the move? Here are five bold MLB trade deadline predictions, two months out.
Fernando Tatis Jr.’s contract isn’t one the Padres can escape
The San Diego Padres need to accept the reality that Fernando Tatis Jr. cannot carry them to a World Series title.
Cubs news: Alex Bregman's demise, Jameson Taillon injury, Giants shame
Whether it's Alex Bregman's solemn reflection or Jameson Taillon's injury, the Chicago Cubs series loss to the San Francisco Giants was a moment of reckoning.
This Red Sox-Diamondbacks trade for Ketel Marte is the only way Breslow can save himself
The Red Sox remain in a troubling spot, but Craig Breslow can try to save the team, the season and his job by trading for Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte.
MLB Draft winners and losers from super regionals: Justin Lebron went full King James
Justin Lebron showed the world why he should be an early first-round pick in the upcoming MLB Draft.Free Agency

MLB Rumors: Cubs looming dilemma and Jazz Chisholm’s market
The latest MLB rumors cover the offseason plans for the Chicago Cubs and Jazz Chisholm Jr.
MLB insider re-grades the biggest MLB offseason signings in early May
After a little more than a month of the 2026 MLB season, an insider grades the biggest signings, trades and moves of the offseason.
Why Tarik Skubal's injury will raise alarms about his pending free agency
Tarik Skubal’s upcoming free agency has been the talk of baseball, but his injury and IL stint will complicate things for the back-to-back Cy Young winner.
Tarik Skubal, Freddy Peralta and the state of MLB free agency through 12 games
Next offseason is still a long way away, but it's never too early to look ahead — especially not with a class this loaded.
2027 MLB free agents who are costing themselves major money right now
These upcoming free agents are off to slow starts — and need to turn it around sooner than later to maximize their future paydays.
These Freddy Peralta trade suitors could actually afford to pay him long term
Not every Freddy Peralta suitor can realistically extend him based on his rumored asking price.
MLB Power Rankings: Two World Series dark horses have fully put slow starts in the past
It's a long season, and some preseason contenders are finally starting to look the part after being written off early.
This rare Pirates-Cardinals trade could be what both teams need most
A rare in-division trade could gift the Pittsburgh Pirates a bullpen solution. The St. Louis Cardinals are likely to trade JoJo Romero by the deadline. The Pirates are an easy destination.
MLB Rumors: Tarik Skubal trade holdup and why Freddy Peralta comes with a catch
The latest MLB rumors highlight why Tarik Skubal won't get traded right now, a potential Freddy Peralta trade holdup, and more.
The Tigers are too chicken to admit Josh Naylor is their enemy
Josh Naylor is the enemy the Detroit Tigers need right now. Instead, Keider Montero and AJ Hinch refused to admit the obvious — that they plunked Naylor on purpose.MLB Rumors

Mariners can grab hold of the AL West with these 4 blockbuster trades
The Seattle Mariners need to get aggressive on the trade market to pull away in the AL West.
Alex Bregman contract money was not well spent by Cubs
The Chicago Cubs went out on a limb when they signed Alex Bregman to a long-term contract this winter. So far, that investment hasn't paid off.
5 perfect trade fits for Sandy Alcantara at the MLB trade deadline
It feels like the righty is finally destined for the trade block after years of speculation. But which contender fits the best?
Jed Hoyer all but ruled the Cubs out of Tarik Skubal deadline sweepstakes before they began
Barring a massive shift, Jed Hoyer's deadline quote means the Chicago Cubs won't be pursuing a Tarik Skubal trade.
Is Roki Sasaki finally becoming the ace the Dodgers were promised?
Roki Sasaki looks as good as he ever has as a starter, leading some to believe he's on a path to stardom.
These Padres are as good as gone if San Diego's free fall continues
Prolonged San Diego Padres struggles could lead to a change of plans at the trade deadline.
Jacob Misiorowski's Brewers breakout is even scarier when you dig into the data
The underlying metrics suggest Misiorowski's dominance is only beginning.
This Phillies-Orioles trade for Taylor Ward puts Philly back on World Series track
The Philadelphia Phillies need to upgrade their right-handed bats to compete for a World Series. Baltimore Orioles outfielder Taylor Ward is a natural target.
4 Cubs prospects are good as gone if they buy at the deadline
If Chicago plans on meaningfully buying at the trade deadline, they'll have to part with some of their best prospects.
