The 2025-26 MLB hot stove was lit just days after the Los Angeles Dodgers hoisted their second consecutive World Series championship trophy. All eyes this winter are on a free age

Robert Suárez is on the move for the first time in his career. After declining his player option with the San Diego Padres and entering free agency, the star closer signed a three-year, $45 million deal with Atlanta, the team announced Thursday. Jeff Passan of ESPN first reported the deal.

The Atlanta Braves made one of their biggest moves of the offseason by bolstering the team’s bullpen. Former San Diego Padres pitcher Robert Suarez is one of the best closers in baseball and the 2-time All-Star is headed to Atlanta, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

ORLANDO, FL — The Nationals have aggressively been engaged in trade talks with teams involving All-Star pitcher MacKenzie Gore and shortstop CJ Abrams, with two general managers saying Monday morning that they now fully expect the two players to be traded.

ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan thinks the free agency market is favorable for 2025 NL MVP runner-up Kyle Schwarber

Drake Maye gave his best pitch to MLB free agents to come to Boston this offseason.

“Unlike the Orioles, the Reds are not expected to pursue other expensive free agents," Rosenthal wrote. "Their offer to Schwarber, a native of Middletown, Ohio, about 35 miles north of Cincinnati, was tied to their belief that his addition would help drive ticket sales.”

Framber Valdez draws strong interest as the New York Mets and Baltimore Orioles emerge as favorites in a tightening free-agent market.

Among the top remaining outfielders in MLB free agency are Kyle Tucker, Cody Bellinger, Harrison Bader, Rob Refsnyder, Miguel Andújar, Austin Hays, and Jesse Winker. KC does not project to be players in the Tucker or Bellinger sweepstakes, but could make a bid for some of the lower-tier names.

The Toronto Blue Jays made franchise history by signing right-hander Dylan Cease to a seven-year, $210 million contract. Here's why.