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7+ min ago (843+ words) ORLANDO " It was almost exactly a year ago Wednesday, the final day of the 2024 Winter Meetings, that the Red Sox acquired Garrett Crochet in exchange for four prospects from the Chicago White Sox. In almost every measurable way, it turned out to be the perfect trade for the Red Sox. Crochet soon signed a six-year extension to give the team additional control of him, making the player cost more tenable. Then, Crochet went out and pitched like the ace the Red Sox projected he could be, leading the league in strikeouts and innings pitched while finishing second in wins and third in ERA. It was, from the benefit of 12 months later, the perfect offseason move. The Red Sox got precisely what they needed to head their rotation and locked him up for the foreseeable future. But this winter has served…...

9+ min ago (348+ words) Ending his brief free agency, slugger Kyle Schwarber signed a five-year contract on Tuesday to stay with the Philadelphia Phillies. The team confirmed the length of the deal but not the finances. According to multiple media reports, the contract is worth $150 million. Also on Tuesday, the Phillies extended manager Rob Thomson's contract through the 2027 season. Schwarber led the National League with 56 homers and topped the majors with 132 RBIs last season. The three-time All-Star batted .240 with 111 runs and finished second in the NL Most Valuable Player voting. Schwarber, 32, is established as one of the top power bats in the majors. He has hit 187 homers in his four seasons with the Phillies and 340 in a career that began with the Chicago Cubs in 2015. Schwarber joined the Phillies in 2022 on a four-year, $79 million contract. Prior to returning to Philadelphia, Schwarber was pursued by…...

16+ min ago (103+ words) Kyle Schwarber is back with the Philadelphia Phillies, but the front office can't stop there this offseason. Yahoo Sports senior MLB analysts Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the slugger's decision to stay in Philadelphia and what it means for the team moving forward. Check out the full conversation on the "Baseball Bar-B-Cast" podcast - and subscribe on In the new episode of the "Cubs Weekly Podcast" Lance Brozdowski and Jake Mintz of C'spedes Family BBQ discussed a reunion between the Cubs and Schwarber. Kyle Schwarber is back with the Philadelphia Phillies, but the front office can't stop there this offseason....

26+ min ago (556+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. " When you have talented and controllable starting pitching like the Marlins, it's no surprise to be the subject of trade rumors. Keep in mind: Since there aren't any expiring contracts, Miami doesn't have to trade anyone away and can hold the line, so to speak, unless there's a return deemed worthy. Here are things to consider when it comes to the Marlins' starting-pitching inventory and what MLB.com is hearing so far at the Winter Meetings this week: What are things to consider with Alcantara?Alcantara, 30, is owed more money and has fewer years of club control compared to the others. And while the dollar amount might be less than what a club might have to spend on the free-agent market, the uncertainty surrounding the 2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement might give organizations pause. Then there's the player evaluation. Alcantara…...

29+ min ago (325+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. -- Pat Murphy has been through this before. The Milwaukee Brewers' manager knows the business side of baseball means he could lose ace pitcher Freddy Peralta this winter. The 2024 and '25 National League Manager of the Year tried to look at the situation with a little philosophy and a little humor. Murphy knows those islands probably won't be in Wisconsin. He is exactly the type of veteran pitcher who draws attention in trade talk, especially on a team operating under small-market realities. Milwaukee has navigated this crossroads of talent and payroll before, and Murphy has lived through it in the dugout. He talked openly about the human side of it all. "I love being part of his career," Murphy said. "I've seen every pitch he's made in the big leagues. It's personal to me. And I love the man. And…...

35+ min ago (191+ words) Ahead of Christmas, the Red Sox appear to be shopping at high-end boutiques in the trade market at the Winter Meetings in Florida. According to a report in the Boston Globe, Rangers shortstop Corey Seager is the latest former All-Star infielder that Craig Breslow has had discussions about this offseason. The 31-year-old, four-time All-Star with the Rangers and Dodgers, hit 21 home runs in 100 games last year. Seager has received MVP votes in five different seasons, including 2024. Seager is a two-time World Series winner and was named the MVP both times. He has 19 home runs in 78 career playoff games. He has a postseason slash line of .251/.347/.505. over seven seasons. He's signed through 2031 as part of a 10-year, $325 million deal he signed with Texas. Seager joins other All-Star infielders previously tied to Boston in trade rumors, including: The Red Sox are expected…...

35+ min ago (679+ words) MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 11: Craig Counsell #11 of the Chicago Cubs calls to the bullpen during game five of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on October 11, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. ORLANDO " The Cubs fell one close game short of a berth to the National League Championship Series against the Dodgers this year. But even if they had advanced, they would have faced a new challenge. "If we would have had to keep going, it would have gotten daunting," Counsell said of the Cubs" pitching situation. "I don"t think it was daunting for the first two series, and I don"t think it necessarily affected us for the first two series." A best-of-seven series, however, with less frequent off days than the five-game format in the NL Division Series between the Cubs and Brewers, would…...

43+ min ago (437+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. -- Staying true to his name, vice president of player development Randy Winn helped the Giants achieve a major victory in the 2026 MLB Draft Lottery on Tuesday night. With Winn serving as their club representative, the Giants secured the No. 4 pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, giving them their highest selection since they took Joey Bart with the second overall pick in 2018. Complete MLB Draft Lottery coverage presented by Nike The Giants were in line to pick 15th by virtue of their 81-81 record in 2025, but they had the 12th-best odds (1.0%) at nabbing the No. 1 overall selection since three other non-playoff teams -- the Rockies, Nationals and Angels -- were ineligible for the Draft Lottery this year. Winn said he felt more hopeful than nervous coming into the fourth annual event, which is used to determine the first six spots of the MLB Draft....

48+ min ago (768+ words) New York Mets president of baseball operation David Stearns speaks to the media before a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on Friday, Sep. 20, 2024 in the Queens borough of New York City. Credit: Jim McIsaac ORLANDO, Fla. "The Mets traded Brandon Nimmo, lost Edwin Diaz to the Dodgers and could be on the brink of saying goodbye to Pete Alonso, too. Although none of those developments precludes president of baseball ops David Stearns from building a contender in Flushing for the 2026 season, there's reason to wonder about this winter's strategy. And does making the Mets a serious October threat again have to come at the expense of the team's most popular players? Stearns had no problem sacrificing Nimmo, the longest-tenured Met, for the sake of his run-prevention mantra. But Diaz bolting Tuesday for the Dodgers came as a…...

58+ min ago (580+ words) Wests Tigers are poised to extend the contract of coach Benji Marshall until the end of 2029 in a bid to provide stability at the embattled club. Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall is staying for the long term.Credit: Getty Images However, the biggest news for long-suffering fans will be revelations that Marshall will remain coach in the long term. Sources not authorised to speak publicly have told this masthead that club officials are deep in negotiations with Marshall and his management. While a contract has not yet been signed, all parties are hopeful of finalising an extension shortly. It has been a baptism of fire for Marshall since taking over as head coach from long-time mentor Tim Sheens. The Tigers earned the wooden spoon in the former champion playmaker's first season in charge, but there were some positive signs as…...