

Craig Counsell isn't the scapegoat Cubs fans are looking for after Shota Imanaga debacle
Chicago Cubs fans are eager to blame someone after Friday's defeat, but Craig Counsell shouldn't be their punching bag.Headlines

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.Free Agency

Ranking Cody Bellinger and the MLB free agents most capable of quality at-bats
Sign us up for All-Star caliber free agents like Kyle Tucker and Cody Bellingerwho know how to work walks and avoid strikeouts.
Aaron Judge, Juan Soto and the perils of letting MLB stars play GM
Giving star players too much control comes with a downside. Juan Soto of the New York Mets and Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees could find this out the hard way.
Mets, Phillies should be feeling the heat after Braves’ flurry of moves
The Atlanta Braves started the offseason with a bang. Can the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets keep up?
MLB Rumors: A new Kyle Tucker sleeper, Braves' next moves, Yankees RP target
A sleeping giant continues to stir in the AL East, while the Yankees weigh a reunion with one of 2025's most divisive players.
The Dodgers' latest plan to break baseball has nothing to do with Kyle Tucker
Rather than pursue All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker, could the Los Angeles Dodgers turn their attention to Alex Bregman?
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.
10 MLB roster battles still unsettled one week before Opening Day
Konnor Griffin and Kevin McGonigle headline a lengthy list of players involved in roster battles a week before Opening Day.MLB Rumors

MLB stars who increased their value at the 2026 World Baseball Classic
From Caminero's pre-arb payday to Tatis proving his $340M deal, these five MLB stars used the 2026 World Baseball Classic to change their financial trajectory.
New MLB gambling partnership further complicates Pete Rose's Hall of Fame fate
Major League Baseball entering a partnership with Polymarket should not guarantee that we'll see Pete Rose finally enter the Hall of Fame.
MLB managers already on the hot seat by Opening Day
Another down year for these MLB managers could lead to their firing after or even during the 2026 season.
The pros and cons of letting Mark DeRosa manage Team USA again
DeRosa is already angling to stay on for a third international tournament as U.S. manager. It's easy to scoff after another WBC flameout, but does he have a case?
Best landing spots for Wilyer Abreu and 7 rising MLB stars on the trade block
Wilyer Abreu is just one rising young MLB star who could be traded in the near future. Whether its the Red Sox outfielder or CJ Abrams of the Nationals, no one is off-limits.
The Yankees are quietly winning Spring Training even without Aaron Judge
Knock on wood, but the Yankees might have finally avoided the dreaded rash of spring training injuries.
Roki Sasaki and more stars who can overcome tough starts in MLB Spring Training
Spring training isn't for everyone, so maybe we shouldn't write players like Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki off just yet despite their early struggles.
MLB insider answers biggest questions: Michael Kopech buzz, WBC and latest rumors
The World Baseball Classic is over, and now all eyes are on Opening Day. So it’s time for another The Baseball Insiders mailbag with rumors, thoughts and more.
Projected Team USA roster for the 2029 WBC is loaded with rising young MLB stars
The U.S. will have to wait another three or four years for World Baseball Classic redemption. The good news: A whole new crop of American stars will be ready.
