The San Diego Padres are 28-18 and sitting just a half-game behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West. Right-hander Lucas Giolito is a central reason why. The veteran starter, whom multiple MLB clubs passed on during free agency, has delivered exactly what the Padres needed at the front of his rotation. His early-season […]
Tarik Skubal has resumed throwing and is expected back in the Detroit Tigers’ rotation before the August 3 trade deadline, creating a fascinating dilemma for the front office. The two-time American League Cy Young winner is in the final year of his contract, meaning Detroit could lose him for nothing more than a compensation draft […]
Austin Gomber entered MLB Free Agency on Saturday after the Texas Rangers cut his Triple-A contract, according to CBS Sports. The 27‑year‑old right‑hander posted a 0‑15 record, 7.75 ERA and 1.66 WHIP over nine outings, prompting the front office to let him test the market. By Staff Writer • Published May 17, 2026 Gomber signed […]
Baltimore, May 17, 2026 — Dylan Crews, the 2024 first‑round outfielder selected eighth overall by the Orioles, entered serious trade conversations Tuesday after Baltimore signed veteran Tommy Pham to a minor‑league deal. The move, designed to patch an injury‑hit outfield that has been thinned by Dylan Beavers’ oblique strain, thrust Crews into the spotlight as […]
Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Andrew Friedman confirmed on May 16 that the club is actively scouting veteran utility man Tommy Edman for a potential 2026 acquisition. The former St. Louis Cardinals second-baseman, now a free-agent candidate, could bolster a Dodgers outfield that lost several depth pieces to injury. By Sports Analyst • Published May […]
DETROIT — Tarik Skubal started throwing a baseball on May 15, just nine days after undergoing arthroscopic elbow surgery, manager A.J. Hinch announced Friday. The left‑hander, who is 3‑1 with a 2.70 ERA this season, feels great and will continue daily catch as Detroit ramps him toward bullpen work. By Sports Analyst • Published May […]
Los Angeles Angels announced on May 15, 2026 that they have inked veteran catcher Austin Wynns to a minor‑league contract, marking the latest development in this year’s MLB Free Agency market. The 35‑year‑old cleared waivers after being designated for assignment by the Oakland Athletics and elected free agency, a right afforded to players with more […]
On May 13, 2026 the Chicago Cubs announced a minor‑league contract with right‑hander Liam Hendriks, bringing a three‑time All‑Star into a bullpen riddled with injuries. The move gives the Cubs a veteran arm who can still touch 95 mph and offers a low‑cost insurance policy for the stretch run. By Staff Writer • Published May 14, […]
Corbin Burnes has been exactly what the Baltimore Orioles needed when they signed him to a six-year, $210 million deal before the 2024 season. Through his first full campaign in Baltimore, the right-hander has anchored a rotation that has the club firmly in the AL East playoff picture. His elite command, devastating cutter, and postseason […]
As the 2026 MLB season pushes through its second month, MLB free agency questions are already dominating front-office conversations across the league. The biggest headline: Tigers ace Tarik Skubal’s injury status and its ripple effect on the winter pitching market. The Dodgers’ grip on World Series odds and Shohei Ohtani’s AL MVP lead are also […]