

Trevor Bauer's MLB comeback hits a new low with Long Island Ducks
Trevor Bauer has signed with the Atlantic League's Long Island Ducks, the same team that once employed John Rocker, famous for using racial slurs in an interviewHeadlines

Red Sox fans have tough questions for Alex Cora amid another clubhouse controversy
Rafael Devers isn't around to take the blame anymore, and yet Boston's dysfunction continues.
A 162-homer season and more ridiculous trends from MLB's opening week
The first few days of a new MLB season provide some of the greatest overreactions and memes we’ll see all year. Clearly, White Sox first baseman Munetaka Muraka
Cody Ponce's injury leaves the Blue Jays with an all-too-obvious replacement
An already-existing Blue Jays rotation issue is only exacerbated after another arm lands on the IL.
Way-too-early MLB trade deadline preview: These stars won't survive July
Less than a week into the season seems like the perfect time to begin speculating who will be moved at the 2026 MLB trade deadline.
Mets-Cardinals start time: Rain delay and what postponement would mean
The New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals being unable to play their series finale as scheduled would lead to brutal future scheduling.Free Agency

MLB rumors: Insider on Cubs extensions, Lucas Giolito’s market and more
Opening Day has arrived. Wow. Is it good to say that or what? I can smell the hot dogs, brats and burgers already. What a time to be alive. Let’s dive into som
MLB Free Agent Predictions: Where Giolito, Montas and more should sign at the buzzer
There are still some notable names on the free agent market on Opening Day. No doubt, this field will find a job, it is just a matter of where. Where will Lucas Giolito, Frankie Montas, DJ LeMahieu and more land?
MLB extension candidates who could sign this season in spite of Scott Boras
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz headlines the players who may want to ignore Scott Boras and instead sign contract extensions this year.
Baseball Insiders Q&A: Konnor Griffin breakout, Team USA drama and latest MLB rumors
FanSided MLB insider Robert Murray answers your questions about everything from spring training to the WBC.
Nestor Cortes is still a free agent, and it's time for that to change
Former New York Yankees All-Star pitcher Nestor Cortes remains unsigned. Which teams should try to sign Nasty Nestor?
What early MLB overreactions from last season can tell us about 2026
Remember when Mets fans were deeply concerned about Juan Soto after his slow start last year? Don't let a week of MLB games have you thinking unrealistically.
MLB standings by run differential: Brewers and Yankees surging, Phillies searching
If anything can give MLB fans an idea of which teams are good with such a small sample, it's run differential.
Konnor Griffin and 4 more prospects set to cash in next amid MLB's extension frenzy
Players yet to appear in a big-league game are getting nine-figure paydays. Who's next in line?
Did Roki Sasaki finally silence his critics? It's not so simple
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki admitted he lacked confidence ahead of his 2026 debut, and the team should be extremely concerned.
Buy or Sell: Jordan Walker, Chase DeLauter and more MLB breakouts in progress
Jordan Walker and Chase DeLauter put up historic numbers in opening weekend. Before you buy in, here's what the minor league data says about who's real and who got lucky.MLB Rumors

One move Braves, Dodgers and injury-plagued MLB teams can't wait on
The season is early but the injury bug does not discriminate. These teams are far from full strength and need to act quickly if they want to live up to their expectations.
What to know about replacement players ahead of a possible MLB lockout
The NFL is preparing for replacement officials, and we'll see whether MLB does the same with players in case of a lockout.
Sources: Colt Emerson, Mariners agree to record-setting contract extension
Infielder Colt Emerson and the Seattle Mariners are in agreement on an eight-year, $95 million contract extension, sources say. The deal, which includes a ninth
What the Cooper Pratt extension means for the Brewers, Brice Turang
The Milwaukee Brewers made one of the most surprising, out-of-the-blue moves in recent memory. They are signing shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt to an eight-year
Early ABS data is already separating disciplined teams from the rest
You can’t argue with the robots or the data. Batters won 42 percent of ABS challenges on opening weekend, and the Statcast numbers already show who’s getting it right and who isn’t.
The most delusional MLB fan bases in need of a reality check this season
Based on new optimism data from The Athletic, some fans might be getting a little ahead of themselves — and some might need to touch grass.
Rafael Devers' nightmare start is ultimate vindication for the Red Sox front office
San Francisco is realizing why Boston was all too happy to dump Rafael Devers, and they might already have buyer's remorse.
Which umpires are getting exposed by ABS? CB Bucknor is far from alone
CB Bucknor has been among the MLB umpires who have struggled with the automated ball-strike challenge system.
Bryce Harper's terrible opening weekend is the last thing the Phillies could afford
After dropping two of their first three games of the season, Philly already has cause for concern over the face of the franchise.
