What people around MLB are saying about the MacKenzie Gore deal, plus more offseason notes  —  Prospect-based trades are impossible to evaluate the day they are made, and often for years afterward.  But within the industry, certain types of deals are immediately recognizable.

Trinity Rodman contract saga ends with record Spirit deal  —  United States forward Trinity Rodman signed a record three-year contract Thursday with the Washington Spirit to remain with the club through 2028, ending months-long uncertainty over the star's future.

Detroit Tigers sign outfielder Corey Julks to minor-league contract  —  The Detroit Tigers have added depth to their outfield.  —  Corey Julks signed a minor-league contract on Jan. 16 with the Tigers, becoming the first non-catcher position player to join the organization on a minor-league deal in the 2025-26 offseason.

Mets, Yankees counting themselves out in expensive Tarik Skubal talks  —  Mets, Yankees counting themselves out in expensive ace talks  —  Jaxson Dart tells The Post why he's fired up about John Harbaugh — and Giants fans should be, too  —  There's a palatable way for Islanders to make trade splash — will they do it?

Rockies' Ownership Acknowledge Past Mistakes in Building New Front Office  —  Amidst years of losing, the Monfort family has charted a new path for the Colorado Rockies.  —  In the midst of seven straight losing seasons and three straight campaigns of more than 100 losses …

Bold predictions for rest of 2026 MLB offseason  —  With Cody Bellinger, Bo Bichette and Kyle Tucker coming off the board in the last week, MLB free agency has entered the homestretch — but there will still be some big moves in the weeks to come before spring training begins.

Hall of Fame's starting pitcher problem — and what it means  —  The Baseball Hall of Fame must evolve with the ever-changing game it celebrates.  In the case of starting pitchers, it's not evolving quickly enough.  —  The 2026 balloting results announced Tuesday confirmed what many had anticipated …

See where Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. ranks among top Major League Baseball players  —  AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.  — MLB Network listed Bobby Witt Jr. among its top 10 players.  — Witt posted a .295 average with 184 hits, 23 homers and 88 RBIs this season.

Travis Bazzana leads way as Australia looks to top 2023 World Baseball Classic performance  —  Baseball has roots Down Under dating back to the 1850s, when American gold miners played on the gold fields of Ballarat, a city about 70 miles northwest of Melbourne.

Three MLB Teams That Have Had the Most Confusing Offseasons  —  Contending teams in MLB are in the midst of an arms race. … Other contenders, however, have taken a more passive approach to the offseason.  Whether they were outbid on top targets or simply not comfortable allotting …

Kyle Tucker has a downright enviable situation with Dodgers  —  The right fielder is the second-highest paid player in baseball history (per year) without being expected to put a team on his back or feel responsible for filling the bleachers every night  —  LOS ANGELES — Imagine being paid $60 million a year to be one of the guys.