

Pete Crow-Armstrong's early-season struggles highlight risk of Cubs extension
Buying out two years of Pete Crow-Armstrong's free agent may come back to bite the CubsHeadlines

Why Konnor Griffin's second Pirates highlight deserves more attention than his first
Konnor Griffin's first offensive sequence with the Pittsburgh Pirates showcased the full superstar package.
Twins Opening Day outage foreshadows rough season for Minnesota
The Minnesota Twins were all set for a chilly Opening Day at Target Field. A power outage dimmed the celebrations.
MLB Rookie of the Year odds: Dark horses who can challenge NL favorite Konnor Griffin
The Pittsburgh Pirates have officially called up (and extended) top prospect Konnor Griffin. He's an easy favorite to win NL Rookie of the Year, but he has competition.
MLB teenage debuts: Where Konnor Griffin ranks among the youngest rookies ever
If you're talented enough to reach the Majors while you're still a teenager, it tends to mean good things for your career.
MLB overreactions: Red Sox and more teams who might already regret their offseasons
Boston has had a nightmare start after a fairly splashy offseason. What other teams might already be questioning how they spent the winter?Free Agency

MLB rumors: Insider on Cubs extensions, Lucas Giolito’s market and more
Opening Day has arrived. Wow. Is it good to say that or what? I can smell the hot dogs, brats and burgers already. What a time to be alive. Let’s dive into som
MLB Free Agent Predictions: Where Giolito, Montas and more should sign at the buzzer
There are still some notable names on the free agent market on Opening Day. No doubt, this field will find a job, it is just a matter of where. Where will Lucas Giolito, Frankie Montas, DJ LeMahieu and more land?
MLB extension candidates who could sign this season in spite of Scott Boras
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz headlines the players who may want to ignore Scott Boras and instead sign contract extensions this year.
Baseball Insiders Q&A: Konnor Griffin breakout, Team USA drama and latest MLB rumors
FanSided MLB insider Robert Murray answers your questions about everything from spring training to the WBC.
Nestor Cortes is still a free agent, and it's time for that to change
Former New York Yankees All-Star pitcher Nestor Cortes remains unsigned. Which teams should try to sign Nasty Nestor?
Alex Cora replacements Red Sox must consider with best days in Boston behind him
If the Boston Red Sox fire manager Alex Cora, lead baseball executive Craig Breslow must consider the likes of Jason Varitek and Brad Ausmus.
9 Pirates who are good as gone after Konnor Griffin's nine-year extension
With Konnor Griffin signed up for nine years, Pittsburgh Pirates fans can look to the future with optimism. But it will eventually require tough cuts elsewhere.
Pirates owner Bob Nutting shot himself in the foot with Konnor Griffin extension
Pirates owner Bob Nutting lost the lockout by extending Konnor Griffin. Pittsburgh signed their top prospect to a record deal without him taking a single at-bat. Who needs a salary cap?
Trevor Bauer's MLB comeback hits a new low with Long Island Ducks
Trevor Bauer has signed with the Atlantic League's Long Island Ducks, the same team that once employed John Rocker, famous for using racial slurs in an interview
Pirates fans waiting for other shoe to drop on Konnor Griffin's call-up
The Pittsburgh Pirates are finally calling up top prospect Konnor Griffin — and he could be due for a massive payday, too.MLB Rumors

Wrigley Field’s wind has a massive effect on scoring, according to data
The numbers show how dramatically wind direction reshapes scoring at Wrigley.
Cal Raleigh's drama with Randy Arozarena spilled over into Mariners season
Cal Raleigh rough start to the 2026 MLB season is all about a WBC hangover. A beef with Seattle Mariners teammate Randy Arozarena bubbled to the surface, and Raleigh can't find his groove.
This Dodgers-Marlins trade would break baseball after Sandy Alcantara's scorching start
Sandy Alcantara could force his way out of Miami. The Marlins might not be inclined to trade Alcantara, but the Dodgers can offer them a trade package they can't refuse.
Comparing the star-studded 2026 MLB rookie class to the best in baseball history
These MLB rookies are turning heads early, but how does this class compare to groups led by Trout, Harper and Verlander?
Bryce Harper, Bo Bichette and MLB’s early scapegoats after Opening Week
Bryce Harper and Bo Bichette are among the MLB figures drawing backlash after struggling to begin the new season.
The Mets' new-look offense is broken, and there's no easy fix in sight
New York has scored one run in its last 23 innings of baseball, a stretch so ugly it's hard to dismiss.
Justin Crawford's walk-off can't save the Phillies from a brutal reality check
The Philadelphia Phillies reached .500 with an incredible walk-off victory over the Washington Nationals, but deep-rooted problems remain.
The punchless Tigers are practically begging Tarik Skubal to leave them behind
Another sensational start resulted in another tough-luck loss for the best pitcher on the planet, whose team can't put a functional lineup around him.
Red Sox fans have tough questions for Alex Cora amid another clubhouse controversy
Rafael Devers isn't around to take the blame anymore, and yet Boston's dysfunction continues.
