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These are MLB's Top 100 Prospects

The wait is over. After MLB Pipeline unveiled its Top 10 Position lists over the past two weeks, it's time to dive into the Top 100 Prospects, the best of the best....

Free-agent signings each team can be proud of

We look at the best free-agent signings for each team this century....

10 notable examples of 3-team trades

When it comes to pulling off a trade, three is sometimes not a crowd, but a necessity. With that in mind, here is a look back at 10 of the most notable three-way trades from recent history....

7 important MLB trends to watch in 2019

The game is changing, perhaps more quickly than ever. Forget comparing the sport to what it looked like in the 1960s or the '80s; the game has changed massively in just the last half-decade. Remember, just five years ago, we were all...

The defining stories, players of the decade

The 2019 season marks the end of a decade in baseball. As we enter its final year, the question must be asked: How will this decade be known?...

Most shocking free-agent decisions in MLB history

Since the first free agent signing of the modern era back in 1974, there have been several free agent deals that shook the baseball world and realigned power across the Majors. Here's a look at several moves that changed the landscape...

2020 MLB divisional odds, AL East predictions, best bets: Proven computer model fading Rays

SportsLine's advanced computer model simulated the entire 2020 MLB schedule 10,000 times....

MLBPA chief Tony Clark says 'no door is closed' for playing the 2020 All-Star Game after COVID-19 pandemic

The All-Star Game could be canceled entirely...

Samson: Mookie Betts could wind up a free agent without ever playing a game with the Dodgers

David Samson discussed the issue of service time if the 2020 season is canceled...

MLB may consider expanded playoffs for 2020, still hoping for 140-game regular season, report says

The best-case scenario for the 2020 season is starting to come into focus...

MLB, MLBPA reach agreement on draft, service time, salary advances amid COVID-19 pandemic

The good news here is the league and the players are agreeing on things...

2020 MLB Draft will move to July and the league will reduce the number of rounds, report says

It appears the 2020 MLB Draft will still happen, just not as normally scheduled or formatted...

MLB, union agree on stipulations for return

The season won't start until experts agree games would not pose a health risk and travel restrictions and bans on mass gatherings are lifted, though the idea of playing in empty stadiums can be revisited, sources told ESPN....

Fantasy baseball: How to mock draft like a pro

Whether you're new to fantasy baseball or a grizzled veteran, mock drafting today can make the difference between winning and losing. Here's how to make the most of each mock....

Fantasy Insights: Rays hope all the pieces fit

Eric Karabell's thoughts on the Tampa Bay Rays' fantasy outlook for 2020....

Source: Syndergaard TJ surgery a success

Mets right-hander Noah Syndergaard had Tommy John surgery on Thursday and is expected to return sometime in the 2021 season, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan....

At 49, straight from prison, Pete Rose could still hit

Pete Rose bet on baseball. He also went to prison for tax evasion. The day he got out, he went directly to the batting cage....

How to watch Strikeout Saturday: Classic 20-K games on ESPN

Watch four great pitching performances on ESPN's "Strikeout Saturday."...

Latest On MLB Plans For Team Employees

We’ve been learning quite a bit about Major League Baseball’s coronavirus plans involving players, whose relationships with the league are conditioned upon a collective bargaining agreement. But teams also employ quite a...

Mets Still Pursuing Sale Efforts

If you presumed the Mets had suspended their efforts to find a new owner, think again. Per Daniel Kaplan of The Athletic (subscription link), the club’s representatives are continuing to seek purchasers. It’s hard to...

Blaine Hardy Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

Southpaw Blaine Hardy, who was in camp with the Twins on a minor-league deal, will now be sidelined until 2021. He underwent Tommy John surgery last Friday, according to Phil Miller of the Star Tribune. (Hardy’s wife notes on...

Brewers Option Five Players

The Brewers have answered the last call for optional assignments, sending down a handful of players to their top affiliates. Jim Goulart of Brewerfan.net tweeted the news. Catcher Jacob Nottingham is on his way down, indicating...

Extension Talks Halted During Roster Freeze

We just wrapped up a series of posts regarding potential extension candidates, with part of the premise being that the ongoing MLB pause could afford opportunities for negotiations. But that won’t be possible under the terms of...