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Predicting the top 5 picks in the 2026 MLB draft after White Sox win lottery

With Chicago landing the No. 1 overall pick for next summer, let's see how the start of the first round could go down. ... Continue Reading

Mets' Stearns: Williams deal impacted Diaz pursuit

Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns acknowledged the team's signing of Devin Williams earlier this month impacted its pursuit of incumbent All-Star closer Edwin Diaz, who agreed to a deal with the Dodgers on Tuesday. ... Continue Reading

Jays won't blame Kiner-Falefa for Game 7 loss

Speaking at the MLB winter meetings on Tuesday, Toronto manager John Schneider illustrated the Blue Jays' loss in Game 7 of the World Series, as well as the blame surrounding Isiah Kiner-Falefa, after he was thrown out at the plate in the ninth inning. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Dodgers, closer Diaz reach $69M deal

The Dodgers got the best closer on the free agent market, reaching a three-year, $69 million deal with former Mets reliever Edwin Diaz, sources told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Phillies give manager Thomson 1-year extension

The Phillies have signed manager Rob Thomson to a one-year extension through 2027 after the 62-year-old guided the team to its fourth straight playoffs. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Schwarber back to Phils on $150M deal

Slugger Kyle Schwarber, who led the NL with 56 home runs last season, and the Phillies are finalizing a five-year, $150 million contract, sources told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves

We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades. ... Continue Reading

White Sox win draft lottery, will pick 1st in 2026

The White Sox, who had the best odds to win the 2026 MLB draft lottery, will pick first in next summer's draft, followed by the Rays at No. 2 and Twins at No. 3. ... Continue Reading

U.S. adds to WBC roster; Trout question remains

Mike Trout, the cornerstone of Team USA's 2023 World Baseball Classic run, is still under consideration for the roster for the 2026 tournament amid recent injury concerns. ... Continue Reading

Angels acquire infielder Grissom from Red Sox

The Angels acquired infielder Vaughn Grissom in a trade with the Red Sox on Tuesday in return for minor league outfielder Isaiah Jackson. ... Continue Reading

Dominican court orders new trial for Rays' Franco

An appeals court in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday ordered a new trial for Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who was convicted earlier this year of sexually abusing a minor. ... Continue Reading

Ohtani ties mark with 4th AP Male Athlete of Year

Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani capped another championship year by winning The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for a record-tying fourth time. ... Continue Reading

HOF chair 'not surprised' Bonds, Clemens still out

Baseball Hall of Fame chairman Jane Forbes Clark told reporters on Monday that Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds weren't voted into the Hall this year because contemporary era committee members evaluate the Steroids Era in the same manner as baseball writers. ... Continue Reading

MLB offseason grades: Phillies re-sign Schwarber, Dodgers land Diaz

We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade. ... Continue Reading

MLB winter meetings updates, rumors: What will follow huge deals for Diaz, Schwarber?

Here's everything you need from Orlando as big signings by the Dodgers and Phillies rock the winter meetings. ... Continue Reading