4+ hour, 7+ min ago  (1988+ words) By Tim Dierkes | February 18, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT Do the Red Sox have enough offense to make the playoffs? It's two weeks before the trade deadline and the Red Sox are in contention but it's painfully obvious they didn't solve their problem…...

6+ hour, 30+ min ago  (879+ words) By Anthony Franco | February 18, 2026 at 9:37pm CDT That might be all the Yankees would need to consider him for a temporary backup role. He'd still see the vast majority of his time at third base. If they feel McMahon's a better…...

9+ hour, 6+ min ago  (1828+ words) By Darragh McDonald | February 18, 2026 at 7:00pm CDT The Mariners and catcher Mitch Garver have agreed to a minor league deal, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. The ISE Baseball client will arrive in camp tomorrow to undergo his physical and will be…...

10+ hour, 6+ min ago  (2007+ words) By Nick Deeds | February 18, 2026 at 6:01pm CDT How do MLBTR readers think the Red Sox will handle Yoshida this spring, barring injuries? Will they look to move on from him to create more flexibility on the bench, or will they stick…...

11+ hour, 35+ min ago  (355+ words) By Darragh McDonald | February 18, 2026 at 4:32pm CDT The Astros have signed infielder/outfielder CJ Alexander to a minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. The PSI Sports Management client has been assigned to Triple-A Sugar Land but…...

13+ hour, 42+ min ago  (475+ words) By Darragh McDonald | February 18, 2026 at 2:25pm CDT The Blue Jays announced that they have claimed infielder Ben Cowles off waivers from the Cubs. Chicago had designated him for assignment a few days ago when they signed Shelby Miller. Toronto has placed…...

16+ hour, 43+ min ago  (589+ words) By Steve Adams | February 18, 2026 at 11:23am CDT "I'm just so excited to be here," said Stowers. "So grateful to be in this organization. I was bummed we didn't get something figured out " would love to some day " but at the same…...

19+ hour, 18+ min ago  (1942+ words) By Nick Deeds | February 18, 2026 at 8:49am CDT Here are three things we'll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world today: 1. MLBPA to regroup following Tony Clark's departure: 2. Lingering free agents on the market: 3. Will the Braves do anything with…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (871+ words) By Darragh McDonald | February 18, 2026 at 10:06am CDT The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on'Spotify,'Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at'this…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (1877+ words) By Steve Adams | February 17, 2026 at 4:55pm CDT 4:55pm: Rosenthal reports that the union did not vote today on having Meyer replace Clark. Chris Bassitt, a member of the eight-player executive subcommittee, told Rosenthal they didn't want to rush and wanted to take…...