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Who rules the corner outfield -- Judge, Soto or Tatis? Buster Olney ranks the top 10
Do any fast-rising young outfielders beat out these two New York sluggers on our top 10? Let's find out.[read more]
Ranking all 30 MLB lineups for 2026
Patience. Power. Durability. Depth. We rate all 30 offenses by these measures and more.[read more]
✍️ Handing out offseason grades for all 30 teams
Now that spring training and preparation for the 2026 season are underway, let's hand out offseason report cards for every club.[read more]
O's add Estrada for depth after Westburg injury
The Orioles signed veteran Thairo Estrada to a minor league deal in a move that adds infield depth with third baseman Jordan Westburg out at least through April.[read more]
Cubs take flier on Conforto with minor league deal
Free agent outfielder Michael Conforto, who hit just .199 for the Dodgers last season, has agreed to a minor league deal with the Cubs, manager Craig Counsell said.[read more]
Verlander, Valdez to get final Tigers pay in 2039
Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez will receive the final payments from their new contracts with the Tigers in 2039, with the team deferring $31 million of the $128 million it committed to the pitchers.[read more]
DeSantis, Fla. cabinet OK land for Rays ballpark
The Florida cabinet and Gov. Ron DeSantis agreed Tuesday to give Hillsborough College a 22-acre plot of state land in Tampa to use for a proposed ballpark for the Rays.[read more]
Braves launching own network to air 140 games
The Atlanta Braves on Tuesday announced BravesVision as their local television home, beginning with the 2026 season.[read more]
Rangers' top prospect has surgery, out 5-6 months
Rangers shortstop Sebastian Walcott, who is ranked as the No. 5 prospect in baseball by ESPN, had elbow surgery and is expected to miss five to six months.[read more]
Pirates' Griffin, MLB's top prospect, wows with HRs
Konnor Griffin, the Pirates' 19-year-old shortstop and the consensus No. 1 prospect in baseball, hit home runs off Red Sox pitchers Ranger Suarez and Seth Martinez.[read more]