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Mendoza addresses Bichette, Polanco shifting to new positions

Mets' Carlos Mendoza addresses Bo Bichette, Jorge Polanco shifting to new positions

Before New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns dismantled what was the core of the club's roster this offseason, he insisted that the Mets needed to improve their "run prevention."  Part of that process involves new acquisitions Bo Bichette and Jorge Polanco shifting to different positions.

Mets icon David Wright gives his blessing on David Stearns masterplan
Predicting destinations for top five remaining MLB free agents
Sunday MLB Notes: The New York Teams are Active, Valdez Market and More
The 'Home run leaders by MLB franchise' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / January 27
Predicting destinations for top five remaining MLB free agents

Predicting destinations for top five remaining MLB free agents

With spring training just two weeks away, top talent remains unsigned in the free agent market.

Examining Framber Valdez’s fit on the Blue Jays in the unlikely event they add another starter
Giants add Gold Glove defense in center with Harrison Bader agreement
Previous interview helps explain Jose Ramirez's mentality amid extension with Guardians
25 current MLB players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good
The 'Non-US born MLB players with 200+ career home runs' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / January 26
Giants add Gold Glove defense in center with Harrison Bader agreement

Giants add Gold Glove defense in center with Harrison Bader agreement

Joining Heliot Ramos, Jung Hoo Lee and Drew Gilbert, the Giants may have one of the better outfields in 2026.

Trey Mancini continues comeback attempt with Angels
Tomoyuki Sugano not ready for return to Nippon Professional Baseball.
Justin Verlander linked to one team in free agent rumors
Mets icon David Wright gives his blessing on David Stearns masterplan
Three teams that should take a chance on Max Scherzer
Predicting destinations for top five remaining MLB free agents
MLB News / Yardbarker / January 26
Trey Mancini continues comeback attempt with Angels

Trey Mancini continues comeback attempt with Angels

First baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini has not appeared in the majors since 2023. That does not mean he is ready to call it a career.

Giants add Gold Glove defense in center with Harrison Bader agreement
Three teams that should take a chance on Max Scherzer
Predicting destinations for top five remaining MLB free agents
Every MLB player with double-digit Gold Gloves
The 'MLB all-time saves leaders' quiz
Cleveland Guardians News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '2025 MLB hits leaders' quiz
The 'Cleveland's 1997 World Series roster' quiz
The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz
Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / January 26
Tomoyuki Sugano not ready for NPB return

Tomoyuki Sugano not ready for NPB return

Tomoyuki Sugano is not ready to close the book on his major league career.

Max Scherzer not ready to hang up the cleats just yet
Three teams that should take a chance on Max Scherzer
Padres' Yu Darvish responds to retirement report 
Yu Darvish decision can make drastic impact on San Diego Padres
25 current MLB players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good
MLB News / Yardbarker
The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / January 26
Mets icon David Wright gives his blessing on David Stearns masterplan

Mets icon David Wright gives his blessing on David Stearns masterplan

Wright addressed the massive overhaul Sterns has done on the roster this offseason.

Mets signing nine-time All-Star pitcher
Report: Corey Seager had issues with former teammate Marcus Semien
Sunday MLB Notes: The New York Teams are Active, Valdez Market and More
The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz
Max Scherzer News / Yardbarker / January 26
Three teams that should take a chance on Max Scherzer

Three teams that should take a chance on Max Scherzer

Scherzer might not be a Cy Young contender anymore, but he still might have something valuable left in the tank.

Scherzer is not ready to hang up the cleats just yet
Veteran infielder Hanser Alberto announces retirement
Pirates are still open to bringing their longtime star back
Andrew McCutchen calls out Pirates for snubbing him
Sneaky-good moves the Yankees should make to shake up roster
Why the White Sox could be surprisingly good in 2026
Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / January 25
Why the White Sox could be surprisingly good in 2026

Why the White Sox could be surprisingly good in 2026

The White Sox are not yet ready to contend for a playoff berth. However, if their young talent can take another step forward, a quietly strong offseason could lead to a better season on the South Side than expected.

White Sox trade Luis Robert Jr. to Mets
Veteran infielder Hanser Alberto announces retirement
Three winners of the 2025-26 MLB offseason
Three losers of the 2025-26 MLB offseason
25 current MLB players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good
The '2023 MLB strikeout leaders' quiz
Cleveland Guardians News / Yardbarker / January 25
Previous interview helps explain Jose Ramirez's mentality amid extension

Previous interview helps explain Jose Ramirez's mentality amid extension with Guardians

The seven-time All-Star recently signed another extension with the team despite having three years left on his current deal, likely making him a Guardian for the rest of his career.

Jose Ramirez gives Cleveland Guardians gift with another extension
25 current MLB players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good
The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / January 25
Three sneaky-good moves the Yankees should make to shake up their roster

Three sneaky-good moves the Yankees should make to shake up their roster

These are three moves that can shake up the Bombers' roster and stop them from fielding the same nine as before.

Padres' Yu Darvish responds to retirement report 
Darvish decision can make drastic impact on the Padres
Ronald Acuna Jr. sparks position change rumors with his latest post
Max Scherzer not ready to hang up the cleats just yet
A’s had deal in place for Nolan Arenado prior to D-Backs trade
MLB News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Cleveland Guardians News / Yardbarker / January 24
Jose Ramirez gives Cleveland Guardians gift with another extension

Jose Ramirez gives Cleveland Guardians gift with another extension

Third baseman Jose Ramirez has spent his entire career with the Cleveland Guardians. He may never play for another team. 

Mets prospect Carson Benge getting early jump on major league opportunity
Kodai Senga may have role on Mets
Pirates still open to bringing longtime star back
Three winners of MLB offseason
...and three losers of the offseason
San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / January 24
Yu Darvish decision can make drastic impact on San Diego Padres

Yu Darvish decision can make drastic impact on San Diego Padres

Yu Darvish is in a position that could have a significant impact on the San Diego Padres.

Darvish may walk away from $43 million
Darvish responds to retirement report 
25 current MLB players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good
The 'A.L. and N.L. strikeout leaders' quiz
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The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz
 The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz
The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz
The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz
The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz
 The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz
San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / January 24
Padres' Yu Darvish responds to retirement report 

Padres' Yu Darvish responds to retirement report 

Rumors that San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish's career may be over have circulated on social media.  

Ronald Acuna Jr. sparks position change rumors with his latest post
Pirates still open to bringing longtime star back to team
Max Scherzer not ready to hang up the cleats just yet
A’s had deal in place for Nolan Arenado prior to D-Backs trade
Three moves the Yankees should make to shake up their roster
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / January 24
Pirates still open to bringing longtime star back

Pirates still open to bringing longtime star back

Andrew McCutchen has established himself as a Pittsburgh Pirates legend. He may have a chance to add another chapter to that legacy in 2026.

Jose Ramirez gives Cleveland Guardians gift with another extension
Three winners of the 2025-26 MLB offseason
Three losers of the 2025-26 MLB offseason
25 current MLB players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good
The 'National League Cy Young winners' quiz
Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / January 23
Max Scherzer not ready to hang up the cleats just yet

Max Scherzer not ready to hang up the cleats just yet

Free-agent pitcher Max Scherzer knows that the end of the road is coming. That does not mean he is ready to take the exit ramp just yet.

'Raging' MLB owners sound ready for lockout after Dodgers, Kyle Tucker deal
Mets prospect Carson Benge getting early jump on major league opportunity
Pitcher Kodai Senga may have a role on the Mets after all
Albert Pujols discusses managerial hopes ahead of World Baseball Classic
20 bizarre baseball team names you won’t believe were real
MLB News / Yardbarker / January 24
Three losers of the 2025-26 MLB offseason

Three losers of the 2025-26 MLB offseason

As spring training rapidly approaches, teams generally have a sense of their rosters. While some players have yet to sign and other transactions can happen, most rosters are essentially set.

Three winners of the MLB offseason
A's had deal in place for Nolan Arenado prior to D-Backs trade
Mets find outfield upgrade in late-night trade for Luis Robert Jr.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom
25 current MLB players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / January 23
Kodai Senga may have role on New York Mets after all

Kodai Senga may have role on New York Mets after all

One of the bigger questions surrounding the New York Mets this offseason involved pitcher Kodai Senga.

Mets continue impressive week with trade for top-of-the-rotation starter Freddy Peralta
Twins trade Vidal Bruján to Mets
25 current MLB players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good
The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / January 23
Mets prospect getting early jump on major league opportunity

Mets prospect Carson Benge getting early jump on major league opportunity

New York Mets outfield prospect Carson Benge has a path to the Opening Day roster. 

Kodai Senga may have role on New York Mets after all
Mets continue impressive week with trade for top-of-the-rotation starter Freddy Peralta
'Raging' MLB owners sound ready for lockout after Dodgers, Kyle Tucker deal
25 current MLB players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good
The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz
Freddy Peralta News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Active 200-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Active 200-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the active MLB pitchers with at least one 200-strikeout season on their resume can you name in six minutes?

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 22
Rangers acquire All-Star LHP MacKenzie Gore in win-now move

Rangers acquire All-Star LHP MacKenzie Gore in win-now move

In a five-for-one deal, the Rangers landed the All-Star left-handed pitcher in exchange for a slew of prospects.

Yankees, Cody Bellinger standoff comes to a close with five-year agreement
'Raging' MLB owners sound ready for lockout after Dodgers, Kyle Tucker deal
Albert Pujols discusses managerial hopes ahead of World Baseball Classic
Mets president David Stearns shares update on status of Kodai Senga
Three winners of the MLB offseason
MLB News / Yardbarker / January 22
Albert Pujols discusses managerial aspirations ahead of World Baseball Classic

Albert Pujols discusses managerial aspirations ahead of World Baseball Classic

Albert Pujols got a taste of managing last winter and will get another this spring. The future Hall of Famer would like it to eventually be a full-time job.

Three winners of the 2025-26 MLB offseason
'Raging' MLB owners sound ready for lockout after Dodgers, Kyle Tucker deal
The 'MLB Miscellaneous Milestones' quiz
Cody Bellinger News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'MLB WAR leaders since 1996' quiz

The 'MLB WAR leaders since 1996' quiz

Wins Above Replacement (or WAR) measures how many wins a player contributes to a team compared to an average replacement player. With that being said, how many of the position players to lead Major League Baseball in WAR since 1996 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 30-home run MLB hitters' quiz
The 'MLB 500 stolen bases club' quiz
The 'Multiple Cy Young Award winners' quiz
Kyle Tucker News / Yardbarker / January 23
'Raging' MLB owners sound ready for lockout after Dodgers, Kyle Tucker deal

'Raging' MLB owners sound ready for lockout after Dodgers, Kyle Tucker deal

Is a work stoppage in MLB inevitable at this point?

Mets still eyeing upgrades after signing Bo Bichette
Mets find outfield upgrade in late-night trade for Luis Robert Jr.
Phillies president on being unable to land Bo Bichette: 'It's a gut punch'
The 'Active 30-home run MLB hitters' quiz
Cody Bellinger News / Yardbarker / January 22
Yankees, Bellinger standoff comes to close with five-year agreement

Yankees, Cody Bellinger standoff comes to a close with five-year agreement

Outside of the reigning American League MVP, Aaron Judge, Bellinger was the Yankees' best player in 2025.

Mets continue impressive week with trade for starter Freddy Peralta
Mets find outfield upgrade in late-night trade for Luis Robert Jr.
'Raging' MLB owners sound ready for lockout after Dodgers, Kyle Tucker deal
What veteran catcher Yadier Molina's return means to Cardinals
Shohei Ohtani becomes fourth athlete to earn $100 million in endorsements
Three winners of the MLB offseason

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