What I'm hearing about Mets' post-Bo Bichette plans: Outfield possibilities, QO philosophy  —  In the wake of their splashiest move of the offseason, the New York Mets are eyeing a versatile outfielder who can handle center field and support the corner spots, people familiar with their plans said.

Phillies ‘livid’ after Bo Bichette spurned team's $200M offer for Mets deal  —  The Phillies were confident Bo Bichette was Philadelphia-bound — until he wasn't.  —  Bichette passed on the Phillies' reported seven-year, $200 million offer to join the NL East rival Mets on a three-year …

Will spring training be Cardinals' de facto deadline for trading Brendan Donovan?  —  Cardinals president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom speaks with the media during the Cardinals' Winter Warm-up on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.  —  kAmr2C5:?2=D AC6D:56?

Wilbur Wood, Ironman Knuckleballer for the White Sox, Is Dead at 84  —  He threw more innings in a season than any player since 1917.  A three-time All-Star, he also had four 20-win seasons.  —  Wilbur Wood, the Chicago White Sox knuckleballer who started more games and pitched more innings …

What's next for Tigers, Guardians, Twins, Royals, White Sox  —  The American League Central hasn't produced many headline-grabbing moves this winter with the exception of the Chicago White Sox landing Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami.  —  Meanwhile, the Detroit Tigers haven't traded Tarik Skubal …

Thoughts on Verlander report and Orioles' rotation  —  Any smart executive has a fallback option, and for Orioles president of baseball operations/general manager Mike Elias, it's about his starting rotation and whether he can land an ace.  —  Would he really pivot to a soon-to-be 43-year-old future Hall of Famer?

Kim undergoes hand surgery, out 4-5 months  —  ATLANTA — One month after giving Ha-Seong Kim a one-year, $20 million deal, the Braves had to announce on Sunday that the shortstop will begin a second straight season on the injured list.  —  Kim underwent surgery to repair a torn tendon …

After missing 2025 season, Cody Bradford looks to contribute to Rangers' pitching solution  —  The Aledo native and Baylor alum will check a new box Wednesday in what he describes as a ‘smooth’ rehab process.  —  Texas Rangers left-handed pitcher Cody Bradford, now onto his fourth season …

Red Sox Infield Rumors Expand To Include Phillies All-Star  —  The Boston Red Sox should be in the market for a move...  If the Boston Red Sox are going to add another piece this offseason, the priority should be in the infield at either second base or third base.

Midwinter updates: Mariners, Astros, Rangers, Angels, A's  —  The biggest contract handed out in the American League West occurred on Nov. 17, a mere two weeks into the offseason.  It wasn't from the Houston Astros, who claimed seven division titles and two World Series championships from 2017 to 2024.

Mookie confirms 2032 season will be his last  —  Dodgers star Mookie Betts plans to retire after his contract with Los Angeles ends.  —  In an appearance with John Cena on the Roku miniseries “What Drives You with John Cena,” Betts confirmed that he will retire following the 2032 season, at which point he'll be 40 years old.