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'I felt good': Phillies get potentially great news on Zack Wheeler

The Philadelphia Phillies may have received encouraging news on ace Zack Wheeler, who threw his first bullpen session Thursday since undergoing thoracic outlet decompression surgery on his right shoulder in September. Wheeler told MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki afterward, “I felt good."

10 intriguing and still-available MLB free agents

‘Not elite’? Phillies star Bryce Harper has a plan to return to form

2025 Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal reveals his plans for WBC

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‘Not elite’? Phillies star Bryce Harper has a plan to return to form

After team president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski labeled him “not elite” this offseason, Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper didn’t dwell on it — he mapped out exactly how he plans to prove otherwise.

Blue Jays strengthen rotation by bringing back Max Scherzer

Jazz Chisholm Jr. hits first spring HR after making contract demands

Nolan McLean showing he's ready for Mets' Opening Day rotation

Former Chargers quarterback Drew Brees could be part of Padres future

10 intriguing MLB free agents who are somehow still available

Giancarlo Stanton News / Yardbarker / February 27

Giancarlo Stanton make alarming admission about physical condition

Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton sounds alarms about physical condition with shocking admission

Stanton shared a concerning admission regarding his status heading into March.

Yankees not done adding to roster?

CC Sabathia set to take his place among Yankees immortals

Yankees slugger Spencer Jones hit a home run into the parking lot

Umpire Laz Diaz gets booed over his stunt during spring training

Pete Crow-Armstrong makes more inflammatory comments on Dodgers fans

CC Sabathia News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers to lead the American League in wins since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

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The 'MLB All-Star Game starting pitchers' quiz

Nolan McLean News / Yardbarker / February 26

Nolan McLean showing he's ready for Mets' Opening Day rotation

Nolan McLean is giving the New York Mets plenty of hope for the upcoming season.

Darryl Strawberry clarifies controversial comments about Pete Alonso leaving Mets for Orioles

Chicago Cubs trade for Pete Crow-Armstrong will haunt New York Mets for years to come

10 intriguing and still available MLB free agents

The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 27

10 intriguing and still-available MLB free agents

Opening day is a month away, and, unsurprisingly, the free agent market has been picked pretty much clean. Max Scherzer was the latest player to come off the board on Wednesday night when he signed with the Toronto Blue Jays.

‘Not elite’? Phillies star Bryce Harper has a plan to return to form

Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton sounds alarms about physical condition with shocking admission

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. hits first spring HR after making contract demands

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / February 26

Yankees' Chisholm hits first spring HR after making contract demands

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. hits first spring HR after making contract demands

If a new extension is not worked out, Chisholm will be able to test free agency for the first time in his six-year career after the 2026 season ends.

Yankees may not be done adding to roster

CC Sabathia to take his place among Yankees immortals

Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton sounds alarms about physical condition with shocking admission

The '2025 American League All-Stars' quiz

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / February 26

Former Chargers quarterback could be part of Padres future

Quarterback Drew Brees spent the first five years of his Hall of Fame career with the then San Diego Chargers. He may be a part of the San Diego sports landscape once again.

Padres LHP Yuki Matsui (groin) to miss WBC for Japan

Drew Brees is helping lead a group to buy an MLB team

The 'Four or more touchdowns from Drew Brees' quiz

Max Scherzer News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 26

Blue Jays to re-sign Max Scherzer

The Blue Jays are reportedly bringing Max Scherzer back.

CC Sabathia to take his place among Yankees immortals

Yankees not done adding to roster?

Scott Boras shares his candid view on Yankees, Mets ownership

Potential Konnor Griffin extension could get him on Pirates roster faster

Darryl Strawberry clarifies controversial comments about Pete Alonso leaving Mets

Umpire Laz Diaz gets booed over his stunt during spring training

Athletics News / Yardbarker

One player from every MLB team who will take a leap in 2026

Every season, we see players make a significant leap from where they were previously. But not all leaps are created equally. There are players who have struggled to break through in the big leagues who emerge as regular contributors for their teams.

Diamondbacks' Merrill Kelly unlikely to be ready for Opening Day

Cubs' Tyler Austin out 'months' following knee surgery

Five MLB players who could be traded during spring training

One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

One prospect from every MLB team who will make an impact in 2026

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / February 25

CC Sabathia to take his place among Yankees immortals

Sabathia pitched his way into Yankees lore during his 11 years in the Bronx.

Yankees not done adding to roster?

Scott Boras shares his candid view on Yankees, Mets ownership

Potential Konnor Griffin extension could get him on Pirates roster faster

Darryl Strawberry clarifies controversial comments about Pete Alonso leaving Mets

Umpire Laz Diaz gets booed over his stunt during spring training

MLB News / Yardbarker

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

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / February 25

Potential Konnor Griffin extension could get him on Pirates roster faster

Potential extension for top prospect Konnor Griffin could get him on Pirates roster faster

While Griffin is the consensus top prospect in baseball, he only has 21 games of experience above A-ball.

Pirates' No. 1 prospect Konnor Griffin raises excitement for future with first spring training home run

Phillies' Bryce Harper has high praise for Pirates' top prospect Konnor Griffin

Pirates could get pitcher Jared Jones back sooner than expected

Five MLB players who could be traded during spring training

The 'National League Cy Young winners' quiz

Athletics News / Yardbarker

One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

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The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz

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The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 25

Darryl Strawberry clarifies comments about Pete Alonso leaving Mets

Darryl Strawberry clarifies controversial comments about Pete Alonso leaving Mets for Orioles

New York Mets legend Darryl Strawberry generated headlines and sparked some discussions on local sports-talk radio programs when he recently said he believed first baseman Pete Alonso will one day "regret" leaving the Mets.

Mets legend defends David Stearns over controversial offseason moves

Rangers' Brandon Nimmo opens up about Francisco Lindor, alleged clubhouse problems that impacted 2025 Mets

Ryan Helsley has new weapon with Orioles

Scott Boras shares his candid view on Yankees, Mets ownership

The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 25

Cubs' Tyler Austin out 'months' following knee surgery

First baseman/outfielder Tyler Austin recently underwent a debridement procedure on the patellar tendon in his right knee, which will leave him sidelined for “months."

Pete Crow-Armstrong takes a swipe at Dodgers fans

Cubs will give outfield candidates a good look during WBC

The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 25

Diamondbacks' Merrill Kelly unlikely to be ready for Opening Day

Merrill Kelly has been slowed by back discomfort in recent days and has undergone multiple waves of testing to get to the root of the issue.

The 'Non-US born MLB players with 200+ career home runs' quiz

Chris Sale News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

How many Cy Young winners from both leagues since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'AL & NL strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

The 'Home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / February 24

Braves lock up 2024 Cy Young winner Chris Sale with extension

The Atlanta Braves rarely make a splash in free agency, preferring instead to lock up their own stars with contract extensions.

Sale has chance to cement a Hall of Fame resume in Atlanta

Orioles' Ryan Helsley has new weapon

Rangers top prospect Sebastian Walcott could miss 2026 season

Padres' Matt Waldron faces setback; rotation depth clouds role

Scott Boras shares his candid view on Yankees, Mets ownership

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / February 24

Konnor Griffin raises excitement for future with first spring training HR

Pirates' No. 1 prospect Konnor Griffin raises excitement for future with first spring training home run

We have lift-off.

Bryce Harper has high praise for Pirates' top prospect Konnor Griffin

Brewers' 'terrifying' video of Jacob Misiorowski stunt isn't real

Yankees not done adding to roster?

Mets legend defends David Stearns over controversial offseason moves

Mets' Juan Soto sends MVP warning to Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani

Five MLB players who could be traded during spring training

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / February 24

Yankees may not be done adding to roster

The New York Yankees lineup is facing the same problems it had in 2025.

Scott Boras shares his candid view on Yankees, Mets ownership

Mets legend defends David Stearns over controversial offseason moves

Mets legend Darryl Strawberry shares warning for Pete Alonso about joining Orioles

Braves lock up 2024 Cy Young winner Chris Sale with extension

Pirates' No. 1 prospect Konnor Griffin raises excitement for future with first spring training home run

The '2022 MLB home run leaders' quiz

Jacob Misiorowski News / Larry Brown Sports / February 24

Brewers' 'terrifying' video of Jacob Misiorowski stunt isn't real

Jacob Misiorowski was (seemingly) doing his best William Tell impression this week.

Brewers’ Jacob Misiorowski has honest reaction to stealing The Miz’s ‘gimmick’

Jacob Misiorowski and Pat Murphy keep mood around Brewers light despite Spring Training losses

Rhys Hoskins has signed with a new team

The 'MLB sub-2.00 ERAs in the Divisional Era' quiz

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / February 24

Ryan Helsley has new weapon with Orioles

Helsley had a disastrous end to the 2025 season during his time with the New York Mets. A new pitch could help him avoid the same fate with the Baltimore Orioles.

Mets legend Darryl Strawberry shares warning for Pete Alonso about joining Orioles

How Pete Alonso can impact the Orioles' young core

Orioles Sign Thairo Estrada To Minor League Deal

The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

Texas Rangers News / Yardbarker / February 24

Texas Rangers top prospect Sebastian Walcott could miss 2026 season

The Texas Rangers will need to wait for shortstop prospect Sebastian Walcott to make an impact at the major league level.

Rangers' Brandon Nimmo opens up about Francisco Lindor, alleged clubhouse problems that impacted 2025 Mets

Pirates' No. 1 prospect Konnor Griffin raises excitement for future with first spring training home run

Chris Sale has chance to cement a Hall of Fame resume in Atlanta

Scott Boras shares his candid view on Yankees, Mets ownership

The 'Pitchers from the 1998 MLB All-Star Game' quiz

Matt Waldron News / Yardbarker / February 24

Injury sidelines knuckleballer for Padres

Padres' Matt Waldron faces setback after minor procedure; rotation depth clouds role

San Diego Padres right-hander Matt Waldron experienced a setback in camp Tuesday after the knuckleballer underwent a minor procedure to treat an infection in his "rear end," according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Scott Boras shares his candid view on Yankees, Mets ownership

Three Yankees' storylines to follow before Opening Day

MLB offseason grades: How the Dodgers, Yankees and others fared this offseason

The 'A.L. and N.L. strikeout leaders' quiz

Chris Sale News / Yardbarker / February 24

Chris Sale has chance to cement a Hall of Fame resume in Atlanta

The Braves clearly believe that he is a worthwhile arm for their rotation, and he believes that he can cement his legacy by spending the latter years of his career with Atlanta.

Braves lock up 2024 Cy Young winner Chris Sale with extension

The 'Cy Young Award winners' quiz