Snell agrees to 2-year, $62M deal with Giants (source)
The Giants have secured another big-ticket free agent, agreeing to a deal with reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. The deal, which was first reported by MLB Network insider Jon Heyman, is expected to be for two years and worth $62 million
Shohei Ohtani officially has his very own logo
Endorsement deals are one thing – but for a professional athlete, having your own logo is another entirely. Shohei Ohtani, already the most interesting man in baseball, can now count himself among the superstars to receive such an honor. Ohtani, in collaboration with New Balance, officially revealed the logo on
Dodgers’ big 3 could be unlike any other
There is so much to look forward to regarding the Dodgers’ lineup this season. The potential is hard to even quantify, and the historic possibilities are a researcher’s dream to parse through. With their season set to begin in Seoul, South Korea, now is the perfect time to dive into
With Snell reportedly off the market, where will Montgomery end up?
We're keeping track of all the latest free agent and trade rumors.
Who do players think will win the '24 World Series?
During Spring Training, MLB.com beat writers surveyed their clubhouses, asking players for their opinions on a range of topics. Well over 100 players participated, in exchange for anonymity. In the leadup to Opening Day, MLB.com is publishing a series of stories based on the results of that survey. Today’s topic:
Here are the inaugural All-Spring Breakout Teams
The first Spring Breakout is in the books and if these four days of prospect spotlight showcases mean anything, the future of the game is in very good hands. On Monday, MLB announced the inaugural All-Spring Breakout Team, composed of 30 players across 18 organizations (six teams did not play
When Hank Aaron brought the Braves to Korea
Traveling the world was nothing new for Hank Aaron. By 1982, when Aaron was working in the Braves' front office and had been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, the home run champ was used to seeing his batting legacy spread across the globe. Eight years
Power Rankings: Who's on top entering the season?
There is a baseball game on Wednesday. Wednesday! Sure, the 28 Major League Baseball teams that aren’t in South Korea right now don’t get to play for another 10 days or so, but nevertheless: The Dodgers and Padres are playing some baseball on Wednesday. Which means it’s time for Power
Ohtani to start throwing again, could play outfield for LA in '24
SEOUL -- Shohei Ohtani's focus heading into Wednesday’s season opener against the Padres in South Korea is solely on what he’ll be able to provide at the plate as the team’s designated hitter. But when the Dodgers get back to Los Angeles this weekend, Ohtani, who went 0-for-5 with two
Rodón gets pulled in middle of Grapefruit League no-hitter by ... Joe Torre?
TAMPA, Fla. -- The familiar figure made the slow trudge across the first-base foul line Monday afternoon, prompting an ovation from those who watched similar scenes countless times during the Yankees’ last dynasty. Joe Torre pointed toward the right-field bullpen, making his first pitching change for the franchise in more
Here's what to know about Seoul Series Game 1 (Wed., 6 a.m. ET/3 PT)
The wait is over. Baseball is back. And it’s hard to imagine a better opening act for the 2024 season than this one: an NL West showdown halfway across the world, featuring Major League Baseball’s first regular-season games in South Korea. Set your alarms. The Padres and Dodgers square off
Key dates in the history of Korean-born MLB players
The 2024 regular season is upon us. As part of the MLB World Tour, the Dodgers and Padres will begin the '24 season in the Seoul Series. The two NL West rivals will play a two-game set at Gocheok SkyDome in Seoul, South Korea. This series represents a continuation of
Seoul Series adds to MLB's history of games played abroad
Baseball is a global game and only growing around the world. So while the 30 Major League teams are all based in the continental United States and Canada, MLB has made an effort over the years to bring its games to a broader audience with games played internationally. The league's
A former 'Hero' homers twice in return to Korea
SEOUL, South Korea -- Though the Padres’ team plane touched down at Incheon International Airport outside Seoul at 1:32 a.m. local time on Friday, the team was met outside customs in the airport terminal by a mob scene of cameras, well-wishers and autograph-seekers, as is customary for the arrival of
Rangers 'cautiously optimistic' on Seager, Jung
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Rangers, when healthy, have an infield comprised of three All-Stars in Corey Seager, Marcus Semien and Josh Jung, in addition to first baseman Nathaniel Lowe, who has both a Gold Glove and a Silver Slugger Award to his name. But unfortunately, the Rangers won’t enter the
Harper not concerned about back soreness
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Bryce Harper said he is not worried. Not one bit. But he will miss his fourth consecutive Grapefruit League game on Monday because of soreness in his lower back. Harper said he felt discomfort in his back after leaving Thursday’s game against Boston at BayCare Ballpark. He
8 ways to appreciate the gap between the Majors and Minors
Since reliable pitch tracking came online in 2008, we have more than 11 million tracked regular season and postseason pitches in Major League play. It’s a dataset that revolutionized the game, but what we haven’t had nearly so reliably is the same information for the Minor Leagues. We know prospects
This carpenter is throwing 99 mph in Red Sox camp
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1 player from each team making a big impression this spring
As we near the end of Spring Training, and with Opening Day right around the corner, it's time to check in on which players around baseball have made the biggest impression on each club during Cactus League and Grapefruit League play. With the help of all 30 MLB.com beat writers,
Cruz dropping jaws again with spring power show
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- It was just another eyebrow-raising, jaw-dropping Monday afternoon in the Grapefruit League for Oneil Cruz, the Pirates' phenom shortstop. Cruz had two monster home runs -- about 822 feet worth, long enough combined to possibly disturb motorists along the busy thoroughfare of U.S. 19 beyond right field
Chourio working to become part of Crew's elite defense
PHOENIX -- The Brewers’ deep and talented outfield corps has a defining attribute: strong defensive play. Every Milwaukee outfielder was ranked among the top defenders in the National League last season, a principal reason the Brewers led the NL in defensive runs saved as calculated by the Fielding Bible. “The
Injuries: J. Duran, Harper, Yankees, Friedl, Blue Jays
Stay up-to-date with all the latest news on injured and recovering players from across Major League Baseball.
Giants, iconic PA announcer Brooks-Moon part ways
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- After 24 seasons and nearly 2,000 games at Oracle Park since the ballpark first opened, there will be a different voice behind the microphone during Giants home games beginning this season. The team and Renel Brooks-Moon announced on Monday that the high-profile public announcer will not be
How does Twins' pitching staff reset with injuries?
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- After a fairly healthy camp, Monday brought a barrage of bad news on the injury front for the Twins. Anthony DeSclafani (forearm strain), Jhoan Duran (right oblique strain) and Caleb Thielbar (hamstring strain) will start the 2024 season on the injured list, president of baseball operations
López wins fifth rotation spot for Atlanta
NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Reynaldo López might not stay within the Braves’ rotation throughout the regular season. But he will begin the year as Atlanta’s fifth starter. “We’ve got to start somewhere and we’ve got to be really aware of our starter depth,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said. “We talked