

These AJ Preller mistakes have slammed the Padres' contention window shut
The San Diego Padres are in a rough spot in 2026 and beyond thanks to these AJ Preller mistakes.Headlines

MLB Insider notes on the Padres, White Sox, Tarik Skubal and more
This trade deadline has so many questions. Will Tarik Skubal be moved? Will the Mets sell in what is widely regarded as a sellers market? Do Dave Dombrowski and
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.
The biggest overachievers in the MLB standings right now
There have been plenty of unexpected starts around the league this year, but some aren't exactly built to last.
Why Twins manager Derek Shelton wanted back in MLB: 'There's only 30 of these'
Derek Shelton was fired by the Pittsburgh Pirates last May 9. But after some time away, he found his love for the game again, and it's on fully display with the Minnesota Twins.
Reds should part with these 4 players by the trade deadline after falling below .500
The Cincinnati Reds could be sellers at the trade deadline and these four players are in the crosshairs.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.
The Washington Nationals' breakout season isn't a fluke
The Nationals climbed to .500 behind a young core that looks built to last.
The Cubs bought and paid for all of Craig Counsell's shortcomings
Chicago Cubs fans should not expect to see manager Craig Counsell lose his job amid the team's recent bleak stretch.
MLB's ABS system is exposing which catchers actually know the strike zone
ABS challenge data has essentially created a three-part scorecard for catchers to prove their value. Some are acing the test, while others are failing it.
The biggest weakness all 30 MLB teams must address before the trade deadline
No matter what your team's record is right now, the trade deadline represents a golden opportunity.
These MLB players are already bound to be All-Star snubs
With MLB's All-Star format, snubs are an institutional requirement. To properly prepare, the inaugural edition of the Rick Porcello/Kevin Kiermaier All-Stars is upon us!MLB Rumors

This White Sox-Orioles trade for Adley Rutschman could speed up Chicago's timeline
The Chicago White Sox should trade for Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman, who is thriving at a position of need for Chris Getz.
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.
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.
