

One untouchable prospect each World Series contender must protect at the MLB trade deadline
It can be all too tempting to go all-in to boost your pennant odds. But sometimes discretion is the better part of valor.Headlines

Ranking the 10 most disappointing players in MLB so far this season
Cal Raleigh headlines a list of 10 reeling MLB stars early in the 2026 season.
Astros-Twins restart time: Rain delay updates from Minnesota, May 18
Monday's contest between the Houston Astros and the Minnesota Twins has been delayed due to rain, leaving fans to wonder when play might resume.
What Tony Vitello must change to save his job with the SF Giants
San Francisco is starting to show some signs of life after a miserable start — but their first-year manager still has work to do to prove he belongs.
Yankees must let go of these players to save their pennant hopes
Like clockwork, New York's summer swoon has arrived. Will they let it cost them the way it did last year?
Guardians-Tigers start time: Rain delay updates from Detroit, May 18
Summer storms are blowing through Detroit at the worst possible time.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.
This Cardinals-Yankees trade for Riley O'Brien would force Chaim Bloom to sell
St. Louis is not going to be desperate to sell as long as they remain in the postseason race, but this deal could give them no choice.
MLB hot seat rankings: Managers feeling the most pressure entering Memorial Day
There's a good chance that Alex Cora and Rob Thomson won't be the only MLB managers to be fired midseason, and these skippers know that.
Which MLB breakout stars are real? Statcast already has the answers
The box score says one thing. Exit velocity, barrel rate and xwOBA say something else entirely about several of MLB’s biggest breakouts.
The White Sox are MLB's hottest offense, and national media is finally noticing
The White Sox lead baseball in nearly every major offensive category over the past month.
How the Cubs can stop these 4 surging Brewers before the NL Central race tightens
Milwaukee is once again breathing down their rival's neck ahead of a crucial series at Wrigley. How can Chicago finally grab hold of this division for good?MLB Rumors

Pete Crow-Armstrong has to grow up in the middle of a Cubs pennant chase
Chicago Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong aimed some harsh expletives at a White Sox fan on Sunday afternoon. If he can't take the heat, it'll come back to haunt him in October.
MLB standings reveal AL, NL contenders with the worst luck: Dodgers can't catch a break
The latest MLB standings reveal the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees can't buy luck. Meanwhile, the Rays, Padres and Cardinals are performing well above their weight.
Cardinals could trade these 5 veterans and still compete for the NL Central crown
The St. Louis Cardinals could buy and sell at the trade deadline, with these veterans on the chopping block despite a clear path to the postseason.
These 3 Astros have raised their trade value more than anyone else in Houston
Houston has been struggling, but certain guys have raised their game enough to get the trade wheels turning.
These 4 Cleveland Guardians are holding them back from an AL pennant chase
Guards Ball is back and potentially better than ever. But for Cleveland to finally get over the hump, some changes still need to be made.
Matt Shaw trade destinations: Where Cubs should look for a starting pitching upgrade
The Chicago Cubs need reinforcements on the mound with Cade Horton and Matthew Boyd on the IL. Their best bet: trading former No. 1 prospect Matt Shaw.
Shohei Ohtani, streaming services, and the winners and losers from MLB’s Rivalry Weekend
Shohei Ohtani and Clay Holmes are among the notable winners and losers from Major League Baseball's Rivalry Weekend.
Red Sox can no longer justify commitment to Brayan Bello after another disaster
The Boston Red Sox have remained committed to Brayan Bello, but there's nothing about his performance that warrants that anymore.
MLB Power Rankings: Is a dark-horse World Series contender hiding in plain sight?
While the the big boys are flexing in the NL, the AL remains all sorts of wide open — so why can't an upstart snatch the pennant?
