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 …

Chicago Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong marvels at Bears' Caleb Williams — and Justin Steele eyes his return  —  Pete Crow-Armstrong can't help but marvel at Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' athleticism.  —  The Cubs' 23-year-old center fielder has spent a chunk of the offseason in the city …

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.