Baseball News
GM: Pirates 'will never shut the door' on McCutchen
ESPN - 11 Feb 2026 01:05
Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said Tuesday the team "will never shut the door" on potentially finding a role for Andrew McCutchen, a longtime cornerstone of the franchise.
IKF: Followed Jays' policy with short lead in G7
ESPN - 11 Feb 2026 01:05
Isiah Kiner-Falefa said he wished he took a longer lead in the key play of the ninth inning in Game 7 of the World Series but that he was following Toronto's policy of having a shorter lead in that situation.
Nats, veteran starter Mikolas agree to 1-year deal
ESPN - 11 Feb 2026 23:10
Miles Mikolas and the Washington Nationals have agreed to a $2.25 million, one-year contract, adding a durable veteran to the mix as the young team sorts out its starting rotation in spring training.
Astros' Hader behind schedule after biceps issue
ESPN - 11 Feb 2026 23:10
Astros All-Star reliever Josh Hader was able to resume throwing Wednesday but told reporters he isn't sure if he'll be ready for Opening Day after dealing with biceps tendinitis.
Sources: D-backs' Carroll to have hand surgery
ESPN - 11 Feb 2026 13:46
Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll broke the hamate bone in his right hand and will undergo surgery Wednesday, sources told ESPN, leaving him out of the World Baseball Classic and in question for Opening Day
Mets' Lindor opts to have surgery, out 6 weeks
ESPN - 11 Feb 2026 13:46
Mets star shortstop Francisco Lindor has opted to have surgery for a stress reaction in his left hamate bone, manager Carlos Mendoza said.
Dodgers re-sign Phillips, expect his return in July
ESPN - 11 Feb 2026 13:46
Reliever Evan Phillips, who is coming off Tommy John surgery and isn't expected to return until July, agreed to a one-year, $6.5M contract to return to the Dodgers.
Cubs name Palencia closer for Opening Day
ESPN - 11 Feb 2026 13:46
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell on Wednesday named right-hander Daniel Palencia as the team's closer for Opening Day.
Source: Rehabbing Montgomery rejoins Rangers
ESPN - 11 Feb 2026 13:46
Three seasons after being part of the Texas Rangers' only World Series championship, Jordan Montgomery has agreed to a one-year deal to rejoin the team, a source told ESPN.
ESPN's first points-league mock draft for 2026
ESPN - 11 Feb 2026 13:33
Check out the results of our first fantasy baseball head-to-head points mock draft of 2026, featuring round-by-round picks and a snapshot of the rosters of all 10 teams.
Topps' 75th anniversary set gives fans a chance to pull iconic baseball cards
ESPN - 11 Feb 2026 10:45
For the 75th anniversary, a panel of executives, journalists and collectors selected the 75 best Topps cards of all time and inserted corresponding redemption cards into their latest release.
From a 6-foot-7 outfielder to a 5-foot-7 spark plug: One player to watch in spring training for all 30 MLB teams
ESPN - 11 Feb 2026 09:53
From prospects with big expectations to All-Stars returning from injury, here's who we're paying attention to.
Jays say Santander (shoulder) out 5-6 months
ESPN - 11 Feb 2026 01:05
Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander will undergo surgery Wednesday to repair the labrum in his left shoulder and is expected to be sidelined five to six months, manager John Schneider said.