MESA, Arizona — I decided to head over to Sloan Park Monday, as I heard the equipment truck that left Chicago Friday was going to arrive. You can see the truck at the top of this post; here are some more photos of Cubs staffers unloading equipment: While I was there I headed over toward Field 1, the main practice field at the Sloan Park complex.
There are a few more signing rumors out there, but we’ll wait for confirmation. The Dylan Carlson deal is done. More pitching and infield help (Gabe Klobosits, Karson Simas) may be on the way.
It’s kinda hard to believe there’s enough happening to justify a whole ‘nother post, but that’s what happens when you complain about the inactivity. Then again, none of the nuggets below are new by any stretch.
How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?
The Chicago Cubs made an underrated move when they signed Dylan Carlson to a minor league contract. Now, it has been revealed exactly how much the outfielder is set to earn on his new deal.
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.
The Chicago Cubs have been busy in January. After trading for Miami Marlins starting pitcher Edward Cabrera and signing three-time All-Star Alex Bregman to a five-year deal earlier this month, they've seemingly turned their attention toward stocking up on outfield depth.
Signing third baseman Alex Bregman to a five-year, $175 million deal was the Chicago Cubs’ biggest splash this offseason. While the Milwaukee Brewers have stood mostly pat apart from trading Freddy Peralta, however, the Cubs made an additional noteworthy move by acquiring Marlins starting pitcher Edward Cabrera.
- The Chicago Cubs have signed outfielder Dylan Carlson to a minor league deal that includes an invitation to big league camp for spring training.
One of the most perplexing developments of the last few seasons for the St. Louis Cardinals has been the total disintegration of a young outfield. At the start of the 2023 season, the Cardinals had Tyler O'Neill, Lars Nootbaar, Jordan Walker, Dylan Carlson, Tommy Edman, and Brendan Donovan all under cheap team control.
The Cubs have agreed to a minor league contract with free agent outfielder Dylan Carlson, as first reported by Greg Zumach. The ALIGND Sports client receives a non-roster invitation to major league spring training, where he’ll compete for a bench job.
One of the things the Cubs lacked in their 92-win team in 2025 was a good, traditional backup outfielder. They had Vidal Bruján backing up Pete Crow-Armstrong in center field, and that, as you know, was hardly optimal.
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.
Welcome to the weekend. We can expect some winnowing around the edges, but it looks like the personnel are settled, more or less. I have some concerns about the handedness of the bench but it’ll work out.
The Orioles announced a series of roster tweaks on Thursday.
The Baltimore Orioles made another midseason roster move Tuesday as they look to generate momentum in the second half of the season. The team recalled Dylan Carlson from Triple-A Norfolk ahead of their matchup against the Cleveland Guardians.
The Baltimore Orioles announced on Tuesday that the team has recalled outfielder Dylan Carlson from Triple-A Norfolk. In a corresponding move, the club has also sent infielder Luis Vázquez down to the Tides to clear a spot on the 26-man roster for Carlson's return.
The Air Force Falcons will have their lead rusher back for the upcoming season, as Dylan Carson gears up for his final collegiate campaign. Carson wasn't able to play in all 12 games last year due to injury, but in spite of that, he was still their best ball carrier.
The Baltimore Orioles are shaking things up roster wise once again, as the team optioned veteran slugger Dylan Carlson down to Triple-A Norfolk after Wednesday night's matchup against the Texas Rangers.
Friday appeared to be the epitome of the Baltimore Orioles' season in the early going. Down 6-0 almost immediately with their most consistent starting pitcher on the mound, the way their offense had been performing throughout the year made it seem like that deficit was going to be too much to overcome.
Dylan Carlson drilled a three-run home run against his former team and the Baltimore Orioles have a three-game winning streak for the first time this year, defeating the visiting St.
This winter, the Baltimore Orioles knew they were moving on from Anthony Santander. Unlike Corbin Burnes, who they offered a megadeal to that would have kept him with the team for the long-term, they rarely engaged with their slugging outfielder despite him putting together the best season of his career.
The Baltimore Orioles have announced the signing of outfielder Dylan Carlson to a one-year contract. Carlson will earn $975,000 with the potential for a $25,000 bonus if he reaches 200 plate appearances, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post.
The St. Louis Cardinals are approaching the final month of their season and are actively making adjustments to better their chances of winning. For instance, Cardinals second baseman Nolan Gorman was recently demoted to Triple-A Memphis after inconsistent production at the plate -- José Fermín was recalled to take his place on the active roster.
Rumors swirled ahead of Tuesday’s MLB trade deadline that the Washington Nationals were among multiple teams interested in former first-round pick Dylan Carlson.
The St. Louis Cardinals have been one of Major League Baseball's biggest disappointments since the beginning of the 2023 season. The Cardinals had designs on contending in 2024, hoping that a rebuilt rotation would be the difference.
The St. Louis Cardinals have been without a familiar face in the lineup since Opening Day. Outfielder Dylan Carlson, who is an everyday player when healthy, is slated to begin a rehab assignment in the minors this week, the team announced on Monday.
St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Dylan Carlson will miss the start of the season with a shoulder injury, the team announced Tuesday. He sustained a sprained AC joint in his left shoulder during an outfield collision on Monday and is headed to the 10-day injured list.
One young St. Louis Cardinals outfielder still is working his way back after undergoing surgery. Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson missed much of the 2023 campaign as he dealt with injuries and only was able to appear in 76 games.
Fighting to stay above .500 was not how the New York Yankees expected to spend the 2023 season but it's where they have found themselves, facing an offseason with a lot of questions and a roster looking at change.
The goals are to speed up the pace of play, make the game more exciting and to showcase the athletic abilities of the league's stars. Not everyone will benefit, though, especially pitchers.
The St. Louis Cardinals started a game against the Philadelphia Phillies by hitting four consecutive home runs for the first time in franchise history.
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