Eric Booth Jr. vaulted from a possible first-rounder to a likely top-10 pick within days as final prep work sharpened his tools. By Staff Writer • Published May 3, 2026 The 2026 MLB Draft looms with consensus top talents pushing clubs to weigh overlap against ceiling as the calendar flips to May. Background and recent […]
Franchises finalized bold swings during the 2026 MLB Draft to plug roster holes and stockpile arms. Scouts pushed premium bats and high-spin arms to the top as boards tightened before picks locked. In a year defined by volatility—fueled by shifting international bonus tax structures, competitive balance tax recalibrations, and an influx of high-leverage college arms—teams […]
The New York Mets have built windows around a slugging anchor who bends defensive shifts and forces pitchers into tough spots. Pete Alonso mixes raw power with improving contact to create an asset that front offices weigh against payroll depth and lineup fit. Franchise Cornerstone Foundations Pete Alonso anchors a group tied to long-ball identity […]
The MLB Draft arrived this week with louder buzz and bigger footprints across ballparks nationwide. Scouts swarmed venues to lock in young arms and bats while front offices weighed bonus pools and slot values. This MLB Draft feels bigger than ever as teams hunt impact talent early and often, driven by a confluence of expanded […]
Scott Boras had already shaken hands with the Atlanta Braves. Before the 2018 MLB Draft, Boras locked in a verbal agreement for Atlanta to select catcher Cal Raleigh in the fourth round at a $1 million signing bonus — then told every other club to stand down. Seattle ignored that warning, grabbed Raleigh anyway, signed […]
With Opening Day for the 2026 Major League Baseball season just hours away, the final window for blockbuster roster moves is closing fast. MLB Free Agency and late trade activity are colliding, forcing front offices to make hard calls before the regular season locks rosters in place. Bleacher Report pitched several high-profile hypothetical deals on […]
The Houston Astros Golf Foundation is running the 2026 Texas Children’s Houston Open at Memorial Park, putting the club at the center of Houston’s biggest spring sporting weekend. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler pulled out to be present for the birth of his second child, reshaping the draw before a single shot is hit. Despite […]
The Oakland Athletics have told Kyler Murray he would be welcome to return to professional baseball, reviving a story that began with the 2018 MLB Draft, after the Arizona Cardinals informed Murray they plan to release him, NBC Sports reported Thursday. Murray, now 28, was the ninth overall pick in that draft and signed a […]
The Chicago Cubs are staring down a pair of MLB Free Agency decisions that will define their roster for years. Both Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki will hit the open market at the end of the 2026 season, and the Cubs are not expected to keep both. These are two 31-year-old contributors who bring very […]
The Toronto Blue Jays made their first MLB free agency move of the 2026 World Baseball Classic window, signing 22-year-old Italian catcher Giaconino Lasaracina on Thursday, March 5, hours before the tournament’s opening pitch. Lasaracina was listed on Italy’s WBC roster at the time of the agreement and will not report to the Blue Jays […]