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2026 Season

11 articles

The Los Angeles Dodgers' bullpen area at dusk, with empty chairs and equipment, symbolizing their current struggles and uncertain trade deadline approach.
Draft HQ

Dodgers prioritize patience in 2026 trade deadline approach

The Los Angeles Dodgers' bullpen posted a dismal 5.

Rachel Goldberg·June 27, 2026
MLB scouts intently watching a game from the stands, analyzing player statistics on the scoreboard for the 2026 trade deadline.
The Huddle

MLB Scouts Track Top 35 Trade Candidates for 2026 Deadline

Tarik Skubal, a two-time defending AL Cy Young winner, is already posting a 3.

Rachel Goldberg·June 26, 2026
Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer in a dugout, looking out at an empty baseball field at dusk, contemplating future team needs.
The Huddle

Jed Hoyer Addresses Cubs Pitching Needs for 2026 Offseason

The Chicago Cubs' rotation currently ranks 23rd in strikeout rate at 20.

Rachel Goldberg·June 24, 2026
A baseball trade negotiation table with money and medical charts, symbolizing high salaries and injury risks impacting the 2026 MLB trade market.
Draft HQ

High Salaries & Injuries Shape 2026 MLB Trade Market

Despite the desire for mid-season roster upgrades, the Baltimore Orioles hesitate to acquire third baseman Matt Chapman due to his remaining $100 million contract through 2030.

Rachel Goldberg·June 20, 2026
Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Antwone Kelly on the mound, ready for his anticipated 2026 MLB debut.
Draft HQ

Pirates Promote Antwone Kelly for 2026 MLB Debut

Earlier this week, the Los Angeles Dodgers delivered a brutal 10-run inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates' relief corps, a catastrophic performance that now necessitates an urgent roster adjustment.

Rachel Goldberg·June 12, 2026
Jerar Encarnacion, the newly signed first baseman for the Yokohama BayStars, poses on a baseball field with the stadium lights on and the city skyline in the background.
The Huddle

Yokohama BayStars Sign Jerar Encarnacion for 2026 Season

The Yokohama DeNA BayStars officially confirmed Friday the signing of first baseman Jerar Encarnacion to an $800,000 contract for the 2026 season.

Rachel Goldberg·June 12, 2026
New York Yankees' empty baseball stadium at dusk, symbolizing a shift in team strategy and the absence of a dominant power hitter.
On the Ice

Yankees' Power Shift Without Judge: New Free Agent Strategy

For the first time in a decade, the New York Yankees' 2026 power ranking projections don't feature a single player with 40+ home run potential.

Marco Moretti·June 11, 2026
Yordan Alvarez in a powerful batting stance during a Houston Astros game, with symbolic representations of struggling minor league pitchers in the background.
The Pitch

Houston Astros 2026 Season: Alvarez, Prospects & Strategy

Yordan Alvarez just hit his fifth career grand slam, pushing him to 22 home runs and 48 RBIs, leading the American League in both categories.

Sofia Castillo·June 8, 2026
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is shown with a noticeable limp on the field, while rookie pitcher Ryan Miller is seen in the dugout, as the team faces playoff uncertainty.
The Huddle

Phillies update J.T. Realmuto injury, Ryan Miller call-up for 2026

J.T. Realmuto exhibited a noticeable limp just hours before a crucial division series, casting uncertainty over the Philadelphia Phillies' playoff prospects for the 2026 season. Realmuto's MRI results

Rachel Goldberg·June 1, 2026
Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal on the mound, symbolizing hope for his 2026 return after groundbreaking NanoNeedle surgery.
Draft HQ

Tigers Await Skubal's 2026 Return Amidst Playoff Push

Tarik Skubal's recent surgery utilized a NanoNeedle scope, a tool never before used on an MLB player, offering a high-tech gamble for the struggling Detroit Tigers.

Rachel Goldberg·May 28, 2026
Miami Marlins' dugout with dejected players under a stormy sky, symbolizing a tough 2026 season outlook for Garrett, Snelling, and Alderman.
Draft HQ

Marlins' Garrett, Snelling, Alderman Face Tough 2026 Outlook

In just two starts for the Miami Marlins in 2026, pitcher Braxton Garrett recorded a staggering 14.

Rachel Goldberg·May 20, 2026