Scores, Trades, and Beat Coverage

22+ min ago (501+ words) It's a bold move. It might even be a necessary move. But is it actually a good move? On paper, the Blue Jays have a problem every MLB team wishes it had. Cease, Kevin Gausman, Shane Bieber, Trey Yesavage, and Ponce give Toronto five legitimate rotation options before even mentioning Berr'os, Eric Lauer, Yariel Rodr'guez, Bowden Francis, or a healthy Ricky Tiedemann. That is depth bordering on absurd. But every front office knows the truth: there's no such thing as too many arms. Pitchers break, pitchers regress, and pitchers surprise you in either direction. And for a team pursuing Kyle Tucker, Bo Bichette, and a potential all-in window, having six or seven credible starters is not a luxury'it's insurance. Yet Toronto's willingness to move Berr'os isn't really about depth. It's about performance, money, timing, and future flexibility. Berr'os, now 31, struggled…...

23+ min ago (358+ words) The Los Angeles Dodgers will begin their quest for a third straight World Series championship shortly, with the bulk of their star-studded roster set to return. The team will have a chance to run it back with future Hall of Famers like Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts once again leading the charge. But even though there are only two months until pitchers and catchers report for spring training, there is some concern that things could go awry this winter. With Ohtani, the concerns are particularly pronounced, as he is the most valuable player in the sport and has endured several pitching injuries throughout his career. "We'll support them," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said of the trio, per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. "But I do think that the pitching, it's a lot on the body, the arm. The…...

33+ min ago (74+ words) It's a Friday, so don't strain too many brain cells thinking about this one. The Winter Meetings are coming. How should the Braves go about their business during the busiest part of the offseason? I wonder how many people will post a free agent signing made in late December or something I've played in tons of rain but never in snow Wonder if Mason Miller will truly transition away from relief?...

34+ min ago (583+ words) The Toronto Blue Jays appear to be going all-in this season. Toronto has already signed Dylan Cease to a seven-year, $210 million deal to bolster the rotation. Then, the Blue Jays signed Cody Ponce to a three-year, $30 million deal to add even more pitching depth to the roster. However, Toronto still needs another bat, and top free agent Kyle Tucker visited the Blue Jays" facility. Although many believe that if Toronto signs Tucker, it rules out the team re-signing Bichette, MLB insider Jon Heyman disagrees. Instead, Heyman thinks Bichette is likely to return to Toronto, and the Blue Jays could land both Bichette and Tucker. "To me, that is the team for him, as well," Heyman said on Bleacher Report on Thursday. "Could they do both? They tried for Ohtani, they tried for Soto, and they offered $600 million plus for Soto....

40+ min ago (625+ words) The Toronto Blue Jays have been one of the busiest teams this winter. MLB's AL Champions have every right to be busy. After all, they came heartbreakingly close to winning their first World Series in several decades. To date, their pitching rotation has been an area of focus, evidenced by the new additions of free agents Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce. For all intents and purposes, the Blue Jays are far from finished. Recent news that Kyle Tucker toured the team's facilities shows that Toronto is doing more than the bare minimum in due diligence to improve its club. That's not to mention Bo Bichette's potential return to the team. In addition to their starting rotation, they are exploring the market for relievers. They have expressed interest in Pete Fairbanks, who served as the Tampa Bay Rays closer. Toronto has…...

48+ min ago (698+ words) It was almost exactly a year ago that Buster Posey channeled his inner Nuke LaLoosh and announced his presence as president of baseball operations with authority. On the cusp of MLB's annual Winter Meetings, the Giants agreed with shortstop Willy Adames on a seven-year, $182 million contract. It was the largest deal in franchise history, usurping Posey's own franchise-record eight-year, $167 million contract extension. Posey's second offseason has been much more tranquil so far, at least from a player acquisition standpoint. These moves are not without some substance. Hentges and Wiemer, in particular, could be on the Opening Day roster. But Posey and company fly into Orlando for the Winter Meetings with several roster holes that need addressing. This team's needs are the same now as they were in October, the top priority remaining pitching. The Giants will add starting pitchers at…...

48+ min ago (697+ words) It was almost exactly a year ago that Buster Posey channeled his inner Nuke LaLoosh and announced his presence as president of baseball operations with authority. On the cusp of MLB's annual Winter Meetings, the Giants agreed with shortstop Willy Adames on a seven-year, $182 million contract. It was the largest deal in franchise history, usurping Posey's own franchise-record eight-year, $167 million contract extension. Posey's second offseason has been much more tranquil so far, at least from a player acquisition standpoint. These moves are not without some substance. Hentges and Wiemer, in particular, could be on the Opening Day roster. But Posey and company fly into Orlando for the Winter Meetings with several roster holes that need addressing. This team's needs are the same now as they were in October, the top priority remaining pitching. The Giants will add starting pitchers at…...

49+ min ago (581+ words) MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN - The Minnesota Twins today announced that tickets for TwinsFest 2026 presented by Dove are on sale now and can be purchased ... MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN " The Minnesota Twins today announced that tickets for TwinsFest 2026 presented by Dove are on sale now and can be purchased online at twins.com, or by calling 1-800-33-TWINS or 612-33-TWINS. All proceeds benefit the Minnesota Twins Community Fund. TwinsFest 2026 includes three fun-filled events open to all fans. On Friday, January 23, TwinsFest Live! comes to Target Field, featuring " for the first time " the Diamond Awards, celebrating Twins standouts from the 2025 season. Saturday, January 24 showcases Signature Saturday at Target Field and the Futures Clinic at Urban Ventures. Fans are invited to join new manager Derek Shelton and their favorite Twins players past, present and future in celebrating the unofficial start of the 2026 season while also supporting…...

58+ min ago (517+ words) When will the New York Yankees get going with their offseason moves? As with just about every MLB offseason, New York's team from the Bronx is expected to make a plethora of roster changes to help improve going into 2026. However, at this moment, they are going in the wrong direction, especially given the other moves taking place in the American League East. New York already lost its closer, Devin Williams, to the cross-town rival Mets, and the Blue Jays have already signed two starters to long-term deals, and the Red Sox have also made two meaningful trades this offseason. It appears to be an all-out arms race in the most competitive division in baseball, but what should the Yankees do to kick their offseason off? More MLB on Heavy: Red Sox Complete Five-Player Trade with Pirates That Includes Top Prospect…...

1+ hour, 2+ min ago (560+ words) Dec 5, 2025 | 8:30 AM EST Are the Blue Jays truly committed to Bo Bichette, or are they already sliding into Kyle Tucker territory? The Tucker angle feels more realistic, especially after Bichette's latest move. He reportedly visited the Blue Jays' player development complex in Dunedin, Florida, a clear sign that Toronto's interest is real. "So this is a clear indication of their interest. Whether it indicates they're going to sign Tucker remains to be seen." MLB insider Ken Rosenthal doubted whether this visit was the stepping stone to something big to come. Still, anyone who remembers the Shohei Ohtani fiasco from two years ago knows better than to jump to conclusions. But insiders seem convinced of one thing" The Blue Jays' loyalty to their 2025 World Series hero isn't what it used to be. "I would be interested to see how far they're…...