After their quick exit from the postseason, the Boston Red Sox recognized that their rotation needed help. So, they acquired Sonny Gray and cash from the St. Louis Cardinals on Nov. 25 in exchange for a pair of pitchers and a player to be named later. After the rival New York Yankees made quick work of them in the wild-card series, though, it's clear the team needs more than a 36-year-old pitcher.That said, the team has a bright future. Former No. 1 prospect Roman Anthony made his debut this sea...

The Baltimore Orioles have signed free-agent reliever Ryan Helsley to a two-year, $28 million deal with an opt-out after his first season, per ESPN's Jeff Passan. Helsley is a two-time All-Star who has saved 105 games to the tune of a 2.96 ERA over seven seasons. The 31-year-old spent his entire MLB career with the St. Louis Cardinals until he was dealt to the New York Mets at the 2025 trade deadline.Before joining New York, Helsley had a 3.00 ERA across 36 innings with the Cards. Moreover, the...

On Nov. 21, the Texas Rangers decided in a surprising move to non-tender outfielder Adolis Garcia. The 32-year-old was named ALCS MVP en route to the club's first World Series title in 2023. He is also a former Gold Glove Award winner and a two-time All-Star.However, Garcia began declining after the Rangers' championship run, posting a .684 OPS over 154 games while managing 25 homers and 85 RBI in 2024. He followed that up with the worst offensive season of his career in 2025, hitting just 19 ho...

Four MLB teams made the postseason in 2025 that were non-playoff teams in 2024: the Cincinnati Reds, Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox and the American League champion Toronto Blue Jays. Among the most surprising were the Reds and Red Sox, both of which were quickly dispatched in the wild-card round. That said, each team showed they have the potential to contend in the near future.In 2026, which teams will surprise the baseball world the most? Let's take a look at three clubs that look poised to take...

The Philadelphia Phillies fell short of postseason expectations for the third consecutive season, losing in four games to the National League champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS.Now, many questions remain regarding key players in Philadelphia as the offseason approaches. The Phillies are expected to part ways with outfielder Nick Castellanos, whether via trade or a release, and designated hitter Kyle Schwarber will be a free agent. Retaining Schwarber appears to be a priority for the club,...