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David Hill

Based in the mountains of Vermont, Dave has over a decade of experience writing about all things baseball. Just don't ask his thoughts on the universal DH.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

The 2026 Hall of Fame class will have three members. Outfielders Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones were elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday.

Padres reportedly enter Freddy Peralta sweepstakes

Peralta had an impressive season as the Brewers ace in 2025.

Mets still eyeing upgrades after signing Bo Bichette

Adding Bichette does not mean that the Mets are done improving the roster.

Yankees reportedly backing away from Cody Bellinger bidding war

The New York Yankees may need Bellinger more than any other team. That clear need may not matter.

Braves back to square one at shortstop after latest injury news

The Atlanta Braves thought they had an answer at shortstop for 2026 when they re-signed Ha-Seong Kim to a one-year, $20 million contract. Instead, the Braves find themselves back at square one.

Dodgers expected to keep former All-Star outfielder

Trade rumors have swirled around Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez throughout the offseason. 

Yankees have no choice but to bring Cody Bellinger back

The New York Yankees find themselves in a difficult spot as spring training approaches.

Blue Jays show willingness to spend with rejected Kyle Tucker offer

The Toronto Blue Jays may have missed out on outfielder Tucker, but it was not due to a lack of effort.

Phillies retain franchise mainstay J.T. Realmuto

The Philadelphia Phillies did not waste any time after missing out on infielder Bo Bichette in free agency.

Mets' infield additions tell contradictory story

The New York Mets have made run prevention a key part of their offseason strategy.

Los Angeles Dodgers stun baseball universe with Kyle Tucker signing

The Los Angeles Dodgers added yet another star on Thursday night. ESPN's Jeff Passan reported that the Dodgers agreed to terms with outfielder Kyle Tucker.

Rockies quietly make another shrewd addition

These types of moves improve the talent level at the major league level and should make the Rockies more competitive.

Further details emerge on how Red Sox bungled Alex Bregman's free agency

The Red Sox had their chance to keep third baseman Alex Bregman in Boston. Instead, they bungled that opportunity in a truly embarrassing fashion.  

Red Sox make another significant addition to rotation

Boston Red Sox president of baseball operations Craig Breslow was clear that he wanted to improve the Red Sox rotation heading into 2026. The Red Sox had seemingly accomplished that goal with a pair of trades, but they weren't done yet.

Mets' latest Kyle Tucker offer shows evolving market

The New York Mets had reportedly offered outfielder Kyle Tucker a short-term deal worth $50 million annually. That may have changed.  

Padres' Joe Musgrove update could be boost rotation needs

Musgrove missed the entire 2025 season as he recovered from Tommy John surgery.

Yankees awaken from offseason slumber in trade with Marlins

For the second time in a week, the Miami Marlins have traded from their rotation depth. This time, the New York Yankees are the beneficiaries.

How a short-term deal could benefit Kyle Tucker

Tucker is one of the biggest names left in free agency.

Giants' rumored trade targets would be perfect fit in San Francisco

San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey has worked to remake the lineup. His latest targets could continue that transformation.

Yankees' quiet offseason could soon ramp up

The New York Yankees offseason has been quiet thus far. That may be about to change.

Yankees may be front-runners for prized trade target Freddy Peralta

The New York Yankees may be ready to strike after a quiet offseason.

Red Sox facing worst-case scenario at third after losing Alex Bregman

The Boston Red Sox lost their third baseman on Saturday night.

Three under-the-radar free agents who could make a difference

Let's take a look at three under-the-radar free agents who could make a significant difference for their next team.

Best fits for the top five remaining free agents

Let's take a look at the five best free agents remaining and potential landing spots for each one.

Yankees reportedly make sizable offer to Cody Bellinger

The New York Yankees have prioritized bringing outfielder Cody Bellinger back to the Bronx this season.