Verlander back where it all began, signs 1-year deal with Tigers  —  LAKELAND, Fla. — Turns out there's a full circle in the Olde English D, at least for Justin Verlander.  —  Nine years after Verlander's trade away from Detroit marked the unofficial beginning of the Tigers' rebuild …

Braves Place Spencer Schwellenbach On 60-Day Injured List  —  Feb. 11: Schwellenbach details (video link via Chad Bishop of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution) that he felt strong throughout the offseason and had thrown off a mound four or five times without issue before experiencing discomfort right …

An early look at Reds' potential Opening Day roster  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. - Who will be the 26 to open 2026 for the Reds?  —  Beginning with the arrivals of pitchers and catchers to Spring Training on Monday, the work for manager Terry Francona, his coaches and the front office begins …

Diamondbacks give Carlos Santana go-ahead to play in WBC despite lack of insurance  —  Share full article  —  Major League Baseball's insurance company for the World Baseball Classic is denying coverage to players 37 or older.  New Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Carlos Santana turns 40 in April.

Texas Rangers bringing back 2023 World Series hero Jordan Montgomery on one-year deal  —  Montgomery underwent a significant elbow surgery last March and could return to the mound around the All-Star break. … SURPRISE, Ariz. — It worked pretty well once before, so here they go again …

MLB win totals: Projecting every team's record for 2026 season  —  One powerhouse.  And a whole lot of parity.  —  That figures to be the theme throughout what should be a tightly bunched Major League Baseball season, and USA TODAY Sports' projected win totals for 2026 reflect as much.

2026 Topps Series 1 Baseball Checklist, Team Set Lists and Details … Jump to the 2026 Topps Series 1 Baseball checklist and team set lists  —  2026 Topps Series 1 Baseball marks an unofficial start to the baseball season, and this year's edition is steeped in history as the company celebrates 75 years …

Reese Olson To Miss 2026 Season Following Shoulder Surgery  —  Feb. 11: Olson tells Chris McCosky of the Detroit News that he reinjured his shoulder last October, several months after the initial injury.  He knew surgery was possible at that point, but he'd have missed the entire 2026 season …

A complete guide to watching MLB.TV in 2026  —  With in-market, blackout-free streaming subscriptions available for 21 of MLB's 30 clubs and with ESPN having acquired the rights to sell the popular MLB.TV streaming service, fans have more flexibility in how they consume baseball broadcasts.

KC Royals open spring training with high expectations — and the playoffs in view  —  AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.  — Royals added bullpen arms and outfield depth to bolster the roster.  — Royals also moved outfield fences in, expecting more extra-base hits.

Astros, Cardinals, Red Sox discussed trade involving Isaac Paredes, Brendan Donovan: Sources  —  Share full article  —  In another sign that the Houston Astros are trying to lessen their infield surplus, the team had serious discussions about a three-way trade in which they would have sent Isaac Paredes …