The Chicago Cubs have been active in the trade market this winter. They could add another elite pitcher to their staff before Opening Day through a trade with the San Diego Padres.

Should Carlos Beltran's involvement in the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal cost him a place in Cooperstown? The reporter who helped expose his involvement believes it shouldn't.

The Padres have holes to fill on their roster and have been shopping pitcher Dylan Cease. Now, Michael King could also be available.

As the Houston Astros work to re-sign Alex Bregman, they are also showing "strong interest" in other options, including veteran infielder Jorge

Ken Rosenthal, one of the most regarded figures in the baseball world, has made a gesture towards agent Scott Boras. The post Ken Rosenthal Offers an Olive Branch to Scott Boras Amid Public Distrust Due to Pete Alonso & Alex Bregman Fiasco appeared first on EssentiallySports.

The Los Angeles Dodgers, have become the face of MLB in the recent past, and for good reason. The post MLB Insider Sounds Alarm on Mookie Betts’ Performance & Dodgers’ “Swing & Miss” Defense appeared first on EssentiallySports.

This is The Athletic’s MLB newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Windup directly in your inbox. Rise and shine, it’s Keith Law’s Top 100 Prospects Day! Also: a potential path back home for Alex Bregman,

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reports that the Cincinnati Reds agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal on Tuesday with free-agent outfielder Austin Hays, according to a source briefed on the discussions.

The Cincinnati Reds are making a notable addition to their outfield, as they have reached an agreement with Austin Hays on a one-year, $5 million contract, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

As recently as 2023, Hays was an All-Star in Baltimore. He had a down showing in the second half after a monster .314/.355/.498 first half of that season but still finished out th

The Reds agreed to sign veteran outfielder Austin Hays to a one-year, $5MM contract, pending a physical. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

It had initially appeared that the New York Mets were all set with their starting rotation for 2025 once their re-signing of Sean Manaea to a three-year deal wa