South Korean 3B Song posted after 26-HR season
South Korean infielder Sung-mun Song is entering MLB’s posting system and will be available for teams to sign through Dec. 21. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} South Korean 3B Song posted after 26-HR season
The Polar Bear in Boston? A return to Queens? Potential free agent fits for Pete Alonso
For a second straight winter, the Mets’ franchise home run king is seeking a long-term deal. Where might he land? Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} The Polar Bear in Boston? A return to Queens? Potential free agent fits for Pete Alonso
Do Don Mattingly and Dale Murphy belong in Cooperstown? Breaking down the contemporary era ballot
What makes a Hall of Famer, anyway? We take a closer look at the eight candidates. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Do Don Mattingly and Dale Murphy belong in Cooperstown? Breaking down the contemporary era ballot
Whitmore No. 1 in WPBL draft; Davis No. 10
Kelsie Whitmore was selected by San Francisco with the first pick in the inaugural Women’s Pro Baseball League draft, while Mo’ne Davis went to Los Angeles at No. 10. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Whitmore No. 1 in WPBL draft; Davis No. 10
Royals reach 1-year deal with Tigers castoff Lange
The Royals reached one-year agreements with right-handed relief pitchers Alex Lange and James McArthur on Thursday. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Royals reach 1-year deal with Tigers castoff Lange
Mariners to retire Johnson's No. 51 in '26 season
Hall of Fame left-hander Randy Johnson will have his No. 51 retired by the Seattle Mariners during a pregame ceremony on May 2, 2026, the club announced Thursday. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Mariners to retire Johnson's No. 51 in '26 season
Wong, Red Sox agree to 1-year, $1,375,000 deal
Catcher Connor Wong and the Boston Red Sox agreed Thursday to a one-year deal for $1,375,000, a day ahead of the deadline for teams to offer 2026 contracts to unsigned players on their 40-man rosters. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Wong, Red Sox agree to 1-year, ,375,000 deal
Okamoto, Takahashi join NPB stars posted for MLB
Infielder Kazuma Okamoto and pitcher Kona Takahashi are entering MLB’s posting system and will be available to sign as free agents from Friday through Jan. 4. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Okamoto, Takahashi join NPB stars posted for MLB
'Shocked' Rodriguez ready for reset with Angels
Grayson Rodriguez was four months into a breakthrough season with the Baltimore Orioles in 2024 before injuries shut him down. They’ve kept the big right-hander off the major league mound ever since. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} 'Shocked' Rodriguez ready for reset with Angels
Braves retain closer Iglesias on 1-year, $16M deal
Veteran closer Raisel Iglesias, who totaled 97 saves with a 2.35 ERA for the Braves over parts of four seasons, will remain with the team on a one-year, $16 million deal. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Braves retain closer Iglesias on 1-year, M deal