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Juan Soto position change solves major problem for Mets

Juan Soto position change solves major problem for Mets

The New York Mets have been looking for a left fielder since trading Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers. It turns out that the answer was already on the roster.

Mets take a chance on former Royals prospect MJ Melendez
Clay Holmes may be key to New York Mets' rotation
What to look for as MLB spring training gets underway
The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 10
Justin Verlander making fitting return to Tigers on one-year deal

Justin Verlander making fitting return to Tigers on one-year deal

Verlander is returning to where it all started.

Braves rotation takes early hit with concerning Spencer Schwellenbach update
Francisco Lindor could need surgery for hamate injury
Rockies sign former NPB star to fill out starting rotation
Should Phillies and Pirates swap former All-Stars?
Pirates should have targeted franchise icon instead of Marcell Ozuna deal
What to look for as MLB spring training gets underway
New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 10
Francisco Lindor could need surgery for hamate injury

Francisco Lindor could need surgery for hamate injury

Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is being evaluated for a hamate bone injury.

Rockies sign former NPB star to fill out starting rotation
Should Phillies and Pirates swap former All-Stars?
Pirates should have targeted franchise icon instead of Marcell Ozuna deal
Why Pirates were right to sign Marcell Ozuna instead of Andrew McCutchen
What to look for as MLB spring training gets underway
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / February 10
Braves rotation takes early hit with concerning Spencer Schwellenbach update

Braves rotation takes early hit with concerning Spencer Schwellenbach update

The Atlanta Braves rotation has taken a hit before spring training officially started. 

Justin Verlander making fitting return to Tigers on one-year deal
Francisco Lindor could need surgery for hamate injury
Rockies sign former NPB star to fill out starting rotation
Should Phillies and Pirates swap former All-Stars?
Pirates should have targeted franchise icon instead of Marcell Ozuna deal
What to look for as MLB spring training gets underway
MLB News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

The 'Home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes? 

The 'First Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony' quiz
The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz
The 'MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 10
What to look for as MLB spring training gets underway

What to look for as MLB spring training gets underway

Baseball is here.

Why Pirates were right to sign Marcell Ozuna instead of Andrew McCutchen
Rockies sign former NPB star to fill out starting rotation
Red Sox only have one player left from Rafael Devers trade
The 'Home run leaders by MLB team' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker
25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?
Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays
Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'
Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen
Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 10
Why Pirates were right to sign Ozuna instead of McCutchen

Why Pirates were right to sign Marcell Ozuna instead of Andrew McCutchen

The Pirates, for once, acted in the best interest of the franchise.

Pirates should have targeted franchise icon instead of Marcell Ozuna deal
Should Phillies and Pirates swap former All-Stars?
Pirates take low-cost flier on Jose Urquidy
The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 10
Rockies sign former NPB star to fill out starting rotation

Rockies sign former NPB star to fill out starting rotation

The Rockies have had a savvy, if unflashy, offseason and continued that with their latest signing.

10 MLB Draft prospects to know: 'Best college shortstop prospect in years,' more
Three former MLB top prospects whose careers are hanging by a thread
Should Phillies and Pirates swap former All-Stars?
The 'AL & NL strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 10
Should Phillies and Pirates swap former All-Stars?

Should Phillies and Pirates swap former All-Stars?

Does a swap of former All-Stars make sense for the Phillies and Pirates?

Phillies could get early boost from Zack Wheeler
Pirates should have targeted franchise icon instead of Marcell Ozuna deal
Phillies Looking To Move Nick Castellanos This Week
3 lessons the Blue Jays should learn from the Philadelphia Phillies
The 'Last 40-home-run season by MLB team' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 10
Pirates should have targeted franchise icon instead of Marcell Ozuna deal

Pirates should have targeted franchise icon instead of Marcell Ozuna deal

The Pirates finished their seventh consecutive losing season (71-91) in 2025 and have not made the playoffs for over a decade (2015). 

Red Sox add glove with offensive potential in trade for Caleb Durbin
Red Sox only have one player left from Rafael Devers trade
Phillies could get early boost from pitcher Zack Wheeler
White Sox misspelled their star acquisition’s name on his locker
Former MLB top prospects whose careers are hanging by a thread
Zack Wheeler News / Yardbarker / February 9
Phillies could get early boost from Zack Wheeler

Phillies could get early boost from Zack Wheeler

Losing Ranger Suarez in free agency was a significant blow to the Philadelphia Phillies starting rotation. However, it could receive a needed reinforcement sooner than expected.

Red Sox only have one player left from Rafael Devers trade
Red Sox add productive glove with offensive potential in trade for Caleb Durbin
Pirates should have targeted franchise icon instead of Marcell Ozuna deal
The 'Active MLB complete games' quiz
Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / February 9
Red Sox only have one player left from Rafael Devers trade

Red Sox only have one player left from Rafael Devers trade

In theory, the Boston Red Sox received more than salary relief by trading corner infielder Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants.

Red Sox add productive glove with offensive potential in trade for Caleb Durbin
Pirates should have targeted franchise icon instead of Marcell Ozuna deal
Three former MLB top prospects whose careers are hanging by a thread
10 MLB Draft prospects to know: 'Best college shortstop prospect in years,' more
The 'Active 20-homer MLB season leaders' quiz
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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 9
Red Sox add productive glove with offensive potential in Caleb Durbin

Red Sox add productive glove with offensive potential in trade for Caleb Durbin

A move for a productive glove with offensive upside makes a lot of sense for Boston.

MLB has a star-studded cast for 2026 season's NBC Sports coverage
Pirates should have targeted franchise icon instead of Marcell Ozuna deal
Three former MLB top prospects whose careers are hanging by a thread
The 'Home run leaders by MLB team' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 9
Three former MLB top prospects whose careers are hanging by a thread

Three former MLB top prospects whose careers are hanging by a thread

Let’s take a look what went wrong for these three and why their jobs are in danger.

MLB has a star-studded cast for 2026 season's NBC Sports coverage
Houston Astros getting plenty of interest in Isaac Paredes
Mets take a chance on former Royals prospect MJ Melendez
The 'Home run leaders by MLB team' quiz
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The 'Super Bowl MVPs' quiz
 The 'Super Bowl MVPs' quiz
The 'Super Bowl coaches since 2000' quiz
 The 'Super Bowl coaches since 2000' quiz
The 'Super Bowl halftime show artists' quiz
 The 'Super Bowl halftime show artists' quiz
The 'NFL active TD-pass leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL active TD-pass leaders' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 8
MLB has star-studded cast for 2026 season's NBC Sports coverage

MLB has a star-studded cast for 2026 season's NBC Sports coverage

With "Sunday Night Baseball" returning to NBC for the first time in over 25 years and to help usher in the network's return, MLB announced three former big leaguers will headline NBC’s analysis for its pregame shows.

Mark McGwire gets hired by a notable MLB team
Mets take a chance on former Royals prospect MJ Melendez
Clay Holmes could be a key part of the Mets' rotation
Houston Astros getting plenty of interest in Isaac Paredes
Former MLB top prospects whose careers are hanging by a thread
MLB Draft prospects to know: 'Best college shortstop prospect in years'
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / February 8
Houston Astros getting plenty of interest in Isaac Paredes

Houston Astros getting plenty of interest in Isaac Paredes

The Houston Astros have a logjam in their infield. Infielder Isaac Paredes currently does not have a set position in Houston. Infielder Carlos Correa was re-acquired at the 2025 trade deadline after Paredes landed on the Injured List due to a strained right hamstring.

Mets take a chance on former Royals prospect MJ Melendez
Clay Holmes may be key to New York Mets' rotation
Yankees and Mets are in MLB free-agency battle for former All-Star infielder
MLB has a star-studded cast for 2026 season's NBC Sports coverage
The '2017 Houston Astros World Series roster' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 8
Mets take a chance on former Royals prospect MJ Melendez

Mets take a chance on former Royals prospect MJ Melendez

The New York Mets are taking a low-cost flier on a former top prospect who may simply need a change of scenery.

Clay Holmes may be key to New York Mets' rotation
Mark McGwire gets hired by a notable MLB team
MLB has a star-studded cast for 2026 season's NBC Sports coverage
10 MLB Draft prospects to know: 'Best college shortstop prospect in years,' more
The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / February 7
Clay Holmes may be key to New York Mets' rotation

Clay Holmes may be key to New York Mets' rotation

Clay Holmes may be the forgotten man in the 2026 New York Mets rotation.

Mark McGwire gets hired by a notable MLB team
Yankees re-signing Paul Goldschmidt contradicts Brian Cashman's statement
Javier Baez's World Baseball Classic suspension a frustrating development
Former World Series champion Terrance Gore dies at 34
MLB Draft prospects to know: 'Best college shortstop prospect in years'
College Baseball News / Yardbarker / February 7
10 MLB Draft prospects to know: 'Best college shortstop prospect in years,' more

10 MLB Draft prospects to know: 'Best college shortstop prospect in years,' more

Before the 2026 season, which culminates in June with the College World Series, begins, here's a look at 10 players — one for each position, including three outfielders and a left- and right-handed pitcher — to know.

The '2025 Men's College World Series teams' quiz
Terrance Gore News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 7
Former major league OF Terrance Gore dies at age 34

Former major league OF Terrance Gore dies at age 34

Longtime Royals outfielder and pinch-running specialist Terrance Gore has died at age 34. 

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / February 7
Braves' Michael Harris announces personal news amid MLB offseason

Braves' Michael Harris announces personal news amid MLB offseason

Harris recently shared a personal update that added even more positivity to his offseason.

Yankees re-signing Paul Goldschmidt contradicts Brian Cashman's statement
The 'National League Rookies of the Year' quiz
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / February 7
Yankees' Paul Goldschmidt move contradicts Brian Cashman's view

Yankees re-signing Paul Goldschmidt contradicts Brian Cashman's statement

The New York Yankees are reportedly bringing another part of the 2025 roster back. 

Javier Baez's WBC suspension frustrating development for Puerto Rico 
Tarik Skubal sets precedent in arbitration victory over Tigers
Lefty Framber Valdez's Tigers contract makes history in multiple ways
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani will not pitch for Japan in World Baseball Classic
Emmanuel Clase accused of rigging pitches in dozens of games to help bettors
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Yardbarker / February 6
Diamondbacks prospect Jordan Lawlar changing positions again

Diamondbacks prospect Jordan Lawlar changing positions again

Arizona Diamondbacks prospect Jordan Lawlar is on the move again.

Orioles get IF/OF Blaze Alexander from Diamondbacks for four players
Paul Goldschmidt is being linked to one team in free agency
Tarik Skubal sets precedent in arbitration victory over Tigers
The 'Non-US born MLB players with 200+ career home runs' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 6
Javier Baez's WBC marijuana suspension a frustrating development

Javier Baez's World Baseball Classic marijuana suspension a frustrating development

Detroit Tigers Infielder Javy Baez will not be able to participate in this year's World Baseball Classic due to a failed marijuana test at the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

Yankees re-signing Paul Goldschmidt contradicts Brian Cashman's statement
Tarik Skubal sets precedent in arbitration victory over Tigers
Lefty Framber Valdez's Tigers contract makes history in multiple ways
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani will not pitch for Japan in World Baseball Classic
Emmanuel Clase accused of rigging pitches in dozens of games to help bettors
Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / February 6
Tarik Skubal sets precedent in arbitration victory over Tigers

Tarik Skubal sets precedent in arbitration victory over Tigers

Skubal made history on Thursday without setting foot on the mound.

Left-hander Valdez's contract with Tigers makes history in multiple ways
How Tigers' Valdez signing affects Skubal's potential extension
Pirates take low-cost flier on Jose Urquidy
Pirates' sudden willingness to spend should include Paul Skenes
Emmanuel Clase accused of rigging pitches in dozens of games to help bettors

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