Justin Verlander returns to Tigers on $13M deal, joins rotation with Skubal, ValdezBy February 11, 20260 Getty Images The Detroit Tigers have signed franchise legend Justin Verlander to a one-year free agent contract for the upcoming…
Diamondbacks give Carlos Santana go-ahead to play in WBC despite lack of insuranceBy February 11, 20260 Major League Baseball’s insurance company for the World Baseball Classic is denying coverage to players 37 or older. New Arizona…
A change in philosophy in 2026By February 11, 20260 The San Diego Padres season ended on a sour note in 2025. Losing two out of three to the Chicago…
Mets’ Francisco Lindor may need surgery; Juan Soto to left fieldBy February 10, 20260 Jorge CastilloFeb 10, 2026, 02:38 PM ETCloseESPN baseball reporter. Covered the Washington Wizards from 2014 to 2016 and the Washington…
MLB free agency: Way-too-early rankings for 2027, including Skubal, Bichette (maybe)By February 10, 20260 Major League Baseball’s pitchers and catchers are reporting for duty at sites across Arizona and Florida as we speak. That…
Guardians spring training burning questions: Rookies, rotation and breakout candidateBy February 10, 20260 Since the American League Central was founded in 1994, Cleveland has captured 13 of the 32 division titles. The Minnesota…
Around the Empire: George Lombard Jr. retains spot as Yankees’ top prospectBy February 10, 20260 The Athletic | Keith Law ($): Several publications have George Lombard Jr. as the Yankees’ top-ranked prospect and Keith Law…
Sources: Nick Martinez, Rays agree to 1-year, $13M dealBy February 10, 20260 The Tampa Bay Rays added Nick Martinez on Monday, agreeing to a one-year, $13 million contract with the right-hander, sources…
MLB rumors: Yankees trade for IF; Pirates add Ozuna; Astros still shopping ParedesBy February 10, 20260 Happy baseball season! OK, it isn’t really baseball season just yet, but a lot of people can pretend that’s the…
Tarik $kubal, history-making arbitration winner. Plus: Remembering Terrance Gore’s unique careerBy February 9, 20260 The Windup Newsletter ⚾ | This is The Athletic’s MLB newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Windup directly in…
