Sources: Pirates, Konnor Griffin holding contract negotiations  —  The Pittsburgh Pirates are deep into negotiations with top prospect Konnor Griffin, sources told ESPN, with the two sides making their respective cases over what an appropriate deal would be for the 19-year-old shortstop.

Here's every team's 2026 Draft bonus pool and all pick values  —  The White Sox have the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 Draft, which comes with an assigned value of $11,350,600, the largest since the bonus-pool era began in 2012.  Yet it's the Pirates who possess the largest overall pool at $19,130,700, another record.

Jensen sits after sleeping through alarm, vows to ‘set a million alarms’  —  KANSAS CITY - The Royals switched their lineup around about an hour before their game against the Twins on Thursday, scratching catcher Carter Jensen and instead having Salvador Perez catch.

Simply no truth to ‘bogus’ Brandon Nimmo-Francisco Lindor rift rumor  —  An alleged Brandon Nimmo-Francisco Lindor rift was rumored by one talking head last season.  But it's so wrong it needs clearing up.  —  Not to say the Mets' clubhouse was perfect last year, but the idea …

We can say with certainty, no MLB game has ever ended like this before  —  BALTIMORE — With two outs in the top of the ninth inning at Camden Yards on Wednesday, a 1-2 fastball from Orioles right-hander Albert Suárez landed near the upper-outside corner of the strike zone.

NY Mets vs St. Louis Cardinals live updates, score and analysis  —  ST. LOUIS — The Mets offense did not show up for the middle game of the series on Tuesday night.  —  The unit knocked three hits, including two from Juan Soto, and drew three walks but could not cash in during a 3-0 loss to the Cardinals.

Is Reds' Sal Stewart next in line for extension?  'I'm definitely open' … If it seems like the Cincinnati Reds are sitting out the latest trend sweeping MLB front offices, payrolls and top young players, it's because they are.  —  But could one exceptional young Reds hitter change that?

Blister issue bites Reds starter Nick Lodolo again during rehab start … The Cincinnati Reds didn't get the progress from starting pitcher Nick Lodolo in his April 2 rehab start that they were hoping for.  —  After landing on the 15-day injured list for a blister issue that occurred …

Main Street Sports to officially wind down, NBA teams free to seek new TV deals  —  Main Street Sports Group will officially wind down after the first round of the NHL playoffs, SBJ learned Thursday, while sources said Main Street's 13 NBA teams were informed in a league call Wednesday …

DUCKS SIGN TREVOR BAUER  —  The Long Island Ducks today announced the signing of Cy Young Award winning pitcher Trevor Bauer.  He begins his first season with the Ducks, 15th in professional baseball and is currently projected to serve as the club's opening night starter on April 21 at Fairfield Properties Ballpark.

Real-time pitch type classifications are automated and may change as data gets reviewed in the future.  — ↺ - Automatic Ball Strike (ABS) Challenge - Successful, call overturned  — ✖ - ABS Challenge - Unsuccessful, call confirmed  —  How fast, in miles per hour, a ball was hit by a batter.

Mariners, top prospect Emerson agree to biggest deal for player yet to debut  —  SEATTLE — Colt Emerson has long been viewed by the Mariners as a massive piece to their long-term plans, and the club is making an unprecedented commitment to the 20-year-old infielder before he's even reached the Majors.

Who is Jose Fernandez, the Arizona Diamondbacks hero of the night?  —  Jose Fernandez, who burst onto the scene on Tuesday night, March 31, with a two-homer game, including a dramatic, go-ahead three-run shot in the eighth inning, emerged from prospect obscurity over the past 12 months.