Hall of Fame candidate Carlos Beltran playing against the Phillies in 2011 while with the Mets
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The 2026 Hall of Fame “Ballot” of Editor-in-Chief Evan Thompson

My 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame “Ballot” — Carlos Beltran and three others It’s that time again! I do not have a Hall of Fame vote yet and will not until the middle of next decade at the absolute soonest. But I still go through the exercise every year. Given how much I love baseball […]

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Starling Marte
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Mets Eyeing Reunion With Starling Marte

Starling Marte became a free agent when his four-year, $78 million contract with the New York Mets expired. The veteran outfielder spent four seasons in Queens, appearing in the 2022 All-Star Game and taking part in the 2024 NLDS. This offseason, the Mets parted ways with four franchise veterans, so some assumed Marte wouldn’t return. […]

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J.T. Realmuto
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J.T. Realmuto Locks In Phillies Edge Across NL East

The J.T. Realmuto contract impact ripples far beyond the catcher spot for the Philadelphia Phillies. They moved quickly to secure their franchise backstop, and the decision reshapes roster math across the National League East and the wider free agent market. For a team built to win now, the signing doubles down on a competitive window […]

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Jakob Junis Inks One-Year Deal With Rangers

The Texas Rangers added to their pitching staff Sunday as they agreed to terms with right-hander Jakob Junis. The new deal spans one year, and is worth $4 million, a source told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. The club has not confirmed the deal. No Stranger to Free Agency The 2025 offseason was the fourth time Jakob […]

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Despite being veteran-heavy, the American League East has a number of breakout candidates in its division heading into the 2026 preseason.
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Breakout Candidates for Each American League East Team

Following an active free agency, the American League East Division is shaping up to be arguably the most competitive in baseball. After the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays each won 94 games in 2025, the Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox made significant moves by signing Pete Alonso and trading for Willson Contreras, […]

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Bo Bichette
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Mets, Bo Bichette Agree to Three-Year Contract

Less than 24 hours after losing out on Kyle Tucker, the New York Mets agreed to terms with free agent infielder Bo Bichette on a three-year, $126 million contract. The deal includes opt-outs following the first two seasons, as first reported Friday afternoon by Will Sammon of The Athletic. Bichette, 27, is coming off his […]

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The Padres Re-Hire Bud Black and Wil Myers
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The Padres Re-Hire Bud Black and Wil Myers

The San Diego Padres have hired former club personnel Bud Black and Wil Myers to front office positions, per Dennis Lin of The Athletic. If the recent Craig Stammen hire wasn’t enough, it’s more than apparent that the Padres enjoy hiring within their organization. This most recent string of hires, announced the same day, are […]

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Red Sox Sign Ranger Suarez to Five-Year Deal

The Boston Red Sox offseason moves article published on Tuesday has already aged poorly. Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ranger Suarez has agreed to terms on a five-year $130 million contract on Wednesday to head to the Red Sox. The one-time All-Star posted a 3.20 ERA in 157 1/3 innings last season. News of this development […]

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