

Finding hope for the Red Sox amid Boston's dreadful 2-8 start
Boston has had a nightmarish start to the season. With expectations higher than ever from a frustrated fan base, can the team turn things around in time?Headlines

MLB Rumors: Gunnar Henderson extension talks and why the Pirates sent Griffin down
Whether it's Gunnar Henderson of the Orioles or Konnor Griffin of the Pirates, MLB stars are eager to sign contract extensions ahead of Opening Day. Or at least that's what the rumors suggest.
Aaron Judge only made Team USA's critics louder trying to defend himself
New York Yankees star and Team USA captain Aaron Judge might be an all-time power threat, but he remains tone-deaf when it comes to leadership.
Jarren Duran and Red Sox veterans who made the Opening Day roster but could be traded at the deadline
Expectations are high in Boston, but don't be surprised if Craig Breslow keeps overhauling the roster, including trading All-Star outfielder Jarren Duran.
Why Juan Soto leaving the Yankees could hurt even more a year later
The pain of Juan Soto leaving the New York Yankees for the New York Mets might never wear off for those rooting for the Yankees, and the ABS implementation only makes that clearer.
The Dodgers have officially positioned Roki Sasaki for failure
if Roki Sasaki continues his struggles in 2026, then the Dodgers have no one to blame but themselves for stubbornly keeping him as a starting pitcher.Free Agency

Can Mets afford to lose Pete Alonso? New York opened a door for these dark horses
The New York Mets' reluctance to go out of their comfort zone for Pete Alonso could result in him leaving for an under-the-radar team.
Buying or selling Winter Meetings Rumors: Diaz betrayal, Pirates' Schwarber bid, more
Rumors are flying at the Winter Meetings, but some are easier to believe than others.
Why Kyle Schwarber bailing on the Pirates and Reds could cost MLB in the long run
If and when the 2026-27 MLB lockout begins, we can point to Kyle Schwarber and the Philadelphia Phillies as a reason why.
Building a perfect Mets bullpen without Edwin Diaz: Can New York keep up with the NL?
Diaz is taking his trumpets to L.A. But the Mets can still come out winners here if David Stearns is willing to get creative.
Every MLB team that missed out on Kyle Schwarber and their ideal backup plan
Schwarber is headed back to Philly on a massive five-year deal, leaving teams like the Mets and Red Sox scrambling.
Brewers fans will loathe Craig Counsell's latest adjustment with rival Cubs
Craig Counsell isn't doing himself any favors in Milwaukee. The former Brewers manager is finally trusting young players with the Cubs, and isn't tinkering too much.
Gunnar Henderson among 5 players who could make MLB history this year
If recent years are any indication, then we are in for a fun 2026 MLB season, especially if the likes of Paul Skenes and Shohei Ohtani continue to make history.
Cristopher Sánchez's extension could spell doom for these Phillies stars
The Philadelphia Phillies graciously extended Cristopher Sánchez, which reflects well on the organization — but it could cause future complications.
Buy or sell on Didier Fuentes and more big MLB spring training breakouts
A deep dive into the data on five of the loudest names in camp. Four have real signal underneath. One is noise.
The Yankees continue to fail Jasson DomÃnguez
At some point, the Yankees need to admit that they've repeatedly failed former top outfield prospect Jasson DomÃnguez.MLB Rumors

Pirates doing right by Konnor Griffin leaving him off Opening Day roster
The Pittsburgh Pirates sending Konnor Griffin to Triple-A was the smart decision not only for the organization, but also for Griffin.
Every MLB team's Opening Day starter and the 5 biggest takeaways
From Jacob Misiorowski to Joe Ryan, there are many takeaways, both positive and negative, to come from the announcement of Opening Day starters.
What Didier Fuentes making Braves' roster means for Atlanta's bullpen and rotation
The Atlanta Braves chose to include Didier Fuentes in their Opening Day roster, causing ripple effects to their pitching staff.
Calling Aaron Judge a choker ignores a decade of evidence
Aaron Judge's career stats and clutch data don't support the choker label. The numbers tell a different story
The early 2026 MLB revenge games with real stakes behind them
From a Dodgers-Blue Jays rematch to the latest chapter in the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry, there will be no shortage of intriguing early season MLB clashes.
Barry Bonds' Netflix debut is the latest example of the baseball world's hypocrisy
Much of the baseball world has seemingly given up any lingering resentment aimed at Bonds and those tied to performance-enhancing drugs.
Cal Raleigh has some explaining to do with Mariners teammates and fellow Americans
Cal Raleigh had a historic season and entered the World Baseball Classic with high expectations. However, his performance and antics raised some concerns.
ESPN's reimagined MLB schedule is already a complete failure
Can a network truly be the Worldwide Leader when we're still only seeing the Yankees, Red Sox and Dodgers?
Jurickson Profar is running out of options as Braves suspension sticks
The second strike against Jurickson Profar might prove to be his last following another PED-related suspension.
