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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...

Dodgers star Clayton Kershaw says Astros players haven't shown 'a whole lot of remorse' for cheating scheme

Kershaw was victimized with a poor Game 5 start on the road vs. the Astros in the 2017 World Series...

Reds agree to terms with outfielder Nicholas Castellanos on four-year contract

The Reds remain among the most active teams this offseason...

MLB rumors: Padres still pushing for Mookie Betts trade; Mets thought Starling Marte ask was too steep

Here's what's buzzing around MLB for Monday...

Kobe Bryant helicopter crash: Champion JUCO baseball coach John Altobelli among victims in deadly accident

Altobelli was entering his 24th season as Orange Coast College's head coach...

Diamondbacks acquire Starling Marte from Pirates in three-player trade

Marte had been the longest tenured and best compensated member of the Pirates...

MLB Free Agent Tracker: Latest signings, top 50 ranking as Nicholas Castellanos lands with Reds

We're heading into the final stretch of the free agency period before spring training gets underway...

Brewers re-sign RHP Miller to minor league deal

Oft-injured pitcher Shelby Miller re-signed with the Milwaukee Brewers, agreeing to a minor league contract that includes an invitation to major league spring training camp....

Kershaw: Astros haven't shown 'a lot of remorse'

Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw feels wronged and says a contrite approach from the Astros has been missing in the wake of their cheating scandal....

Sources: Umpires could be mic'd up this season

Similar to the sound pieces that NFL referees have used for years, umpires could be mic'd up and announce whether reviewed calls are upheld or overturned, sources told ESPN's Pedro Gomez on Monday....

How Starling Marte trade turns D-backs into threat to Dodgers' NL West reign

Arizona's latest move caps a busy winter designed to end L.A.'s stretch of seven straight division titles....

Pirates trade Marte to D-backs for two prospects

Outfielder Starling Marte has been traded from the Pirates to the Diamondbacks for two prospects and international signing bonus pool money....

Brewers' Braun says this could be final season

Milwaukee outfielder Ryan Braun said during the Brewers' annual fan festival that this could be his final season....

MLBTR Poll: Grading The Starling Marte Trade

They’re throwing a Marte party in the desert. The Diamondbacks on Monday acquired center fielder Starling Marte from the Pirates in a blockbuster trade that saw shortstop prospect Liover Peguero, young righty Brennan Malone and...

Royals Could Add Starting Pitching

Even though the Royals had one of the majors’ least effective rotations in 2019, the rebuilding club has done little to nothing to upgrade that area of its roster. That could change before the season, though. Royals general...

Carlos Gonzalez Intends To Play This Year

Outfielder Carlos Gonzalez is among the stragglers remaining on the free-agent market as spring training nears, and the former star is holding out hope someone will give him an opportunity to re-establish himself. Gonzalez intends to...

Minor MLB Transactions: 1/27/20

The latest minor moves from around baseball… First baseman Kennys Vargas has agreed to a minor league contract with the Tigers, Jason Beck of MLB.com tweets. The deal does not include an invitation to major league spring...

What’s Next For The Pirates?

Hours after trading Starling Marte to the Diamondbacks, Pirates general manager Ben Cherington told reporters at PNC Park that he’s hopeful of adding a new center fielder prior to Opening Day (Twitter link via Adam Berry of...

Nationals Sign Kevin Quackenbush

The Nationals have signed right-handed reliever Kevin Quackenbush to a minor league contract, Dan Kolko of MASN tweets. The deal includes an invitation to major league spring training. Now 31 years old, Quackenbush was a valuable...