

Vague Juan Soto injury immediately dampens Mets' awaited offensive breakout
The Mets have contradictions coming out of Friday night's win over the Giants. But one way or another, Friday is an early season turning point for New York.Headlines

Pirates owner Bob Nutting shot himself in the foot with Konnor Griffin extension
Pirates owner Bob Nutting lost the lockout by extending Konnor Griffin. Pittsburgh signed their top prospect to a record deal without him taking a single at-bat. Who needs a salary cap?
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 interview
Pirates fans waiting for other shoe to drop on Konnor Griffin's call-up
The Pittsburgh Pirates are finally calling up top prospect Konnor Griffin — and he could be due for a massive payday, too.
Wrigley Field’s wind has a massive effect on scoring, according to data
The numbers show how dramatically wind direction reshapes scoring at Wrigley.
Cal Raleigh's drama with Randy Arozarena spilled over into Mariners season
Cal Raleigh rough start to the 2026 MLB season is all about a WBC hangover. A beef with Seattle Mariners teammate Randy Arozarena bubbled to the surface, and Raleigh can't find his groove.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?
This Dodgers-Marlins trade would break baseball after Sandy Alcantara's scorching start
Sandy Alcantara could force his way out of Miami. The Marlins might not be inclined to trade Alcantara, but the Dodgers can offer them a trade package they can't refuse.
Comparing the star-studded 2026 MLB rookie class to the best in baseball history
These MLB rookies are turning heads early, but how does this class compare to groups led by Trout, Harper and Verlander?
Bryce Harper, Bo Bichette and MLB’s early scapegoats after Opening Week
Bryce Harper and Bo Bichette are among the MLB figures drawing backlash after struggling to begin the new season.
The Mets' new-look offense is broken, and there's no easy fix in sight
New York has scored one run in its last 23 innings of baseball, a stretch so ugly it's hard to dismiss.
Justin Crawford's walk-off can't save the Phillies from a brutal reality check
The Philadelphia Phillies reached .500 with an incredible walk-off victory over the Washington Nationals, but deep-rooted problems remain.MLB Rumors

The punchless Tigers are practically begging Tarik Skubal to leave them behind
Another sensational start resulted in another tough-luck loss for the best pitcher on the planet, whose team can't put a functional lineup around him.
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.
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?
