Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesPete Fairbanks isn't returning to the Tampa Bay Rays, but the right-handed relief pitcher is staying in Florida. The Miami Marlins are signing the 32-year-old Fairbanks to a one-year, $13 million deal, according to multiplereports Wednesday.
Reliever Pete Fairbanks and the Miami Marlins are in agreement on a one-year, $13 million contract, sources confirmed to ESPN.
In a division that once again has no clear standout, who will do enough to get to the playoffs?.
The Athletics have a burgeoning core of young players. But they remain in something of an in-between phase ahead of their Las Vegas move.
The 2025-26 offseason has had moments in which it moved swiftly, such as the domino effect we saw early on with the high-leverage reliever market. But we’ve also seen it drag, and that’s the way things have been going the past few weeks.
For the Atlanta Braves, 2025 was an avalanche of disappointment. Entering the season on a seven-year postseason streak, the Braves were considered championship contenders, the National League’s best chance at unseating the juggernaut Dodgers.
The newly retired Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher shared the news with an Instagram post on Tuesday.
Left-hander Sean Newcomb, who was 2-5 with a 2.73 ERA for the Red Sox and A's last season, has reached a $4.5 million deal with the White Sox.
It took Ryan O'Hearn a few years to get back on track after an excellent rookie season. But the veteran blossomed after leaving the Kansas City Royals, culminating in an All-Star season in 2025. Now, O'Hearn is getting paid.
Team USA has its first baseman as Phillies star Bryce Harper announced he has committed to play in the World Baseball Classic.
Now that the Chiefs are moving across the state line to Kansas, attention has swung to the Royals, who have a similar decision to make regarding their own future.
First baseman Ryan O'Hearn, who earned his first All-Star selection last season, has reached a two-year, $29M deal with the Pirates, sources told ESPN.
O'Hearn is the second upgrade to the Pirates' offense in the past week.
Webb is the sort of low-cost, low-risk bullpen signing the Cubs have found success with in recent years.
He will join teammate Kyle Schwarber on the Team USA WBC roster, which also features Aaron Judge, Tarik Skubal, Paul Skenes and Cal Raleigh.
With a few months to go before the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Team USA's roster is taking shape.
If a sale falls through, Main Street Sports Group could ultimately be shut down following the current NBA and NHL seasons.
Who says the baseball offseason slows down for the holidays? Let's remember some free agent signings and trades.
More than a year after the ball sold at auction, who will get its record proceeds is still yet to be determined.
Rob Refsnyder’s unusual career arc, and his deal with the Seattle Mariners, helps explain an entire industry’s shift in offensive approach.
With the offseason roughly halfway over, we're getting a firmer handle on how each of MLB's 30 clubs are operating this winter.
The Detroit Tigers have three choices. Trade Skubal now, trade him midseason, or hold him for a playoff run. Each option has its problems.
Why the Diamondbacks and Braves don't quite line up on a Ketel Marte deal, and a look at Japanese free-agent Kazuma Okamoto's market.
The Seattle Mariners signed outfielder Rob Refsynder to a one-year contract Monday, adding an experienced right-handed hitter to their roster.
"I feel like there's a real opportunity there for a deep push and some playoff baseball in Pittsburgh," the newly acquired Brandon Lowe said Monday.
The Athletics have acquired utilityman Jeff McNeil from the Mets in a trade that continues New York's roster overhaul and adds a veteran to the A's deep lineup.
The White Sox view newcomer Munetaka Murakami as a middle-of-the order bat who will start spring training as their first baseman, general manager Chris Getz said.
For most of the baseball prognostication industry, what a massive swing-and-miss. Since breaking the NPB’s domestic home run record in 2022, Munetaka Murakami was hailed as the next Japanese phenom expected to make his mark stateside.
This isn't a long-term deal but more of an opportunity for Munetaka to show what he can do in MLB while giving the Sox some star power.
McNeil joins Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo and Edwin Díaz as long-tenured Mets finding new homes this offseason.
The New York Mets are trading longtime second baseman Jeff McNeil to the A's, ESPN's Jeff Passan reported. In return, the Mets will receive an unnamed rookie-ball pitcher, per the report.
Team's failure to address employee's drug problem drove jury to weigh punitive damages.
Jorge Polanco's experience playing first base is all of one pitch, but it figures to be his primary position after signing a $40 million, two-year deal with the Mets.
Who has reason for jeer this holiday season? We break down which teams' fans have the most right to be mad.
The once publicly unaccounted for T206 Wagner card is one of 53 examples that have been graded by authentication services PSA and SGC.
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Free agent Cody Bellinger is a solid fit for the Mets. The issue is whether they end up doing what it takes to sign him.
The way Craig Breslow has operated this offseason, with one economically shrewd move after another, the Sox are in position to strike.
The Cardinals will receive pitcher Hunter Dobbins and two minor-league pitching prospects in exchange for the 33-year-old first baseman.
The Red Sox have acquired first baseman Willson Contreras from the Cardinals in exchange for right-hander Hunter Dobbins and additional pitching.
IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect / ReutersThe Boston Red Sox have reportedly landed Willson Contreras. The Red Sox made a move to acquire Contreras in a deal with the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.
South Korean infielder Sung-mun Song and the San Diego Padres finalized a $15 million, four-year contract on Sunday.
USA TODAY Sports / ReutersThe biggest mystery of the MLB offseason has been: Where will Japanese star Munetaka Murakami sign? On Sunday, the Chicago White Sox gave baseball an answer, signing Murakami to a two-year, $34 million deal and delivering their fan base an early Christmas present.
The White Sox’s signing of the Japanese star third baseman was a shocker on two levels.
Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami, who hit 56 home runs in Nippon Professional Baseball in 2022, is joining the White Sox.
Despite a handful of red flags, Murakami is a still-young hitter who offers tremendous upside.
ASSOCIATED PRESSMunetaka Murakami, the latest big-time Japanese free agent, is headed to Chicago at a price lower than anyone expected.
ASSOCIATED PRESSMunetaka Murakami, the latest big-time Japanese free agent, is headed to Chicago at a price lower than anyone expected.
The Yankees signed reliever Paul Blackburn to a one-year deal worth $2 million, a source told ESPN on Saturday.
Bregman also is drawing attention from his previous club, the Red Sox, as well as the Cubs, Diamondbacks and others.
The O's get a potential No. 1 starter. With this deal and an earlier trade Friday, the Rays added six prospects to their top 30.
The Dodgers' 2025 tax bill exceeds the payrolls of 12 separate MLB franchises this season.
The Nationals were known as one of MLB's most traditional organizations. Now they're bringing in a uniformly young, fresh group to lead.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are back-to-back World Series champions. No one is ever going to say it was cheap. MLB's final competitive balance tax calculations for the 2025 season arrived Friday, cementing the Dodgers as the most expensive team in the history of baseball.
The Dodgers will pay a record $169.4 million luxury tax after winning their second straight World Series title, with nine teams in all paying tax in 2025.
The offense-starved Pirates finally made an aggressive offseason move, agreeing to acquire two-time All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe from the Rays as part of a three-team trade that also includes the Astros, sources confirmed to ESPN.
There is logic in this deal for all three teams. Plus: Analysis on the Phillies/Royals swap involving Matt Strahm.
After a busy week, the Phillies have a deeper stable of righty relievers. But they're locked in a standoff with Realmuto, sources said.
There’s no question that Tarik Skubal is the best pitcher in the sport, and his undeniable talent combined with the passion he exudes on the mound makes him exactly what any team would want in an ace.
With Baz, Trevor Rogers and Kyle Bradish, the Orioles' rotation now at least has the upside to be among the best in baseball.
The Angels and the family of Tyler Skaggs have agreed to a last-minute settlement over the civil lawsuit stemming from the former pitcher's death in 2019.
Orioles acquire RHP Shane Baz from Rays for OF Slater de Brun, C Caden Bodine, RHP Michael Forret, OF Austin Overn and a competitive-balance Round A pick.
The offense-starved Pirates finally made an aggressive offseason move, agreeing to acquire two-time All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe from the Rays as part of a three-team trade that also includes the Astros, sources confirmed to ESPN.
The landmark case lasted nearly three months. The terms of the settlement have not been made public.
The Baltimore Orioles are reportedly acquiring pitcher Shane Baz from the Tampa Bay Rays, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.
The Baltimore Orioles have acquired starting pitcher Shane Baz from the Tampa Bay Rays, the team announced Friday.
Without Framber Valdez, the Astros need rotation help. They are trying to get it as cheaply as possible.
Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeWith roughly three months until the start of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Team USA’s pitching rotation just got a huge bump as they go for their second championship in the tournament.
The Royals have reunited with veteran pitcher Matt Strahm, acquiring the former All-Star left-hander from the Phillies in a trade for right-hander Jonathan Bowlan.
John Means announced on Instagram that he tore his Achilles on the same day he was set to sign a contract for the 2026 MLB season. "I was finally enjoying my first healthy offseason in four years and felt better than ever," Means wrote on Thursday.
The Phillies traded the lefty set-up man to Kansas City in a move designed to free up money — nearly $7M in 2026 — to address other needs.
The show has helped a once insular hobby reach new audiences, and Goldin is ready to take credit.
The San Diego Padres and Sung-mun Song have reportedly agreed on a contract, according to Fansided's Robert Murray. Terms of the deal have not been released.
A Shohei Ohtani on-card autographed, one-of-one numbered card has sold for $3 million, including buyer's premium, via Fanatics Collect.
The strategic side of baseball's next big rule change is already in motion. Here's the early thinking from MLB managers.
With the Cubs and Diamondbacks showing interest in Bregman, will the Red Sox buck a recent organizational trend and sign him long-term?.
Fans must believe that games, and the actions within them, are authentic. That belief is being threatened by multiple gambling scandals.
MLB has worked to police player cell phone use, but the league loosened its cell phone rules in 2025 in response to concerns from players.
A Minnesota family sold the new most expensive Ohtani card of all time.
Free agent John Means said Thursday that he was recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon, the latest injury setback for the veteran left-hander.
The Padres have signed right-hander Michael King to a three-year, $75 million contract.
The 30-year-old hit free agency as one of the more intriguing starters available.
Michael King is going back to the San Diego Padres. How long he stays there is completely up to him. The standout pitcher has agreed to a three-year, $75 million contract with the Padres in free agency, according to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand.
Settlement discussions have been largely dormant throughout the trial. But the Angels re-engaged Thursday.
Wandy Asigen, a 16-year-old shortstop, is the No. 2 prospect in the 2026 international class, according to MLB Pipeline's ranking.
For the past four seasons, no team has been stuck in the mud of mediocrity more than the San Francisco Giants.
Means, who underwent Tommy John surgery in 2022 and 2024, hoped to be ready for next season's Opening Day.
Joe Buck will be part of ESPN’s first game lineup to call Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets on April 15, he announced on SI Media with Jimmy Traina. This marks Buck’s second consecutive year being part of ESPN’s first broadcast of the MLB season.
Left-hander Caleb Ferguson and the Reds finalized a one-year, $4.5 million contract on Thursday.
The hot stove is heating up — with 21 of our top 50 free agents having landed new deals already this winter — but let’s not forget the other key component of offseason transactions: trades.
Two-time defending AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal has committed to play in the World Baseball Classic for USA Baseball.
A full postseason share for the World Series champion Dodgers totaled $484,748, up from the amount Los Angeles players earned in 2024 but still down from the winner's figure in 2022 and 2023.
Skubal and Webb's additions could give Team USA a big boost over Samurai Japan, the reigning WBC champions.
Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal and San Diego Padres fireballer Mason Miller have announced they will pitch for the United States in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
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A scenario exists in which the Diamondbacks could sign Alex Bregman and keep Ketel Marte, but it seems unrealistic.
While we wait for the next big moves, here's which offseason areas are red-hot -- and which are ice-cold.
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From the clubs' perspective, though, a long-term deal for Murakami might present even more of a challenging bet.
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