Category Archives: MLB Premium News
Reports: Dominic Smith signs minor league deal with Braves
Journeyman first baseman Dominic Smith has joined the Braves' spring training camp as a non-roster invitee on a minor league contract, according to multiple media reports.Smith, 30, is a former first-...
Feb 17, 2026
Reports: Tony Clark resigning from role as MLBPA director
MLBPA executive director Tony Clark is resigning from his position mere months before the start of a potential lockout, according to multiple media reports.The reports emerged Tuesday, the same day th...
Feb 17, 2026
Aaron Judge: After 'brutal' wait, Yankees got winter moves right
New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge readily admitted that it was "brutal" to wait on his team to make some transactions this offseason.The three-time and reigning American League Most Valuable Player...
Feb 16, 2026
Twins RHP Pablo Lopez dealing with elbow soreness
Minnesota right-hander Pablo Lopez cut his live batting practice session on Monday short due to "a little bit of elbow soreness," according to Twins manager Derek Shelton.Preparing to pitch for Venezu...
Feb 16, 2026
Steve Cohen: Mets will never have captain with me as owner
After a tumultuous year that involved ongoing speculation about clubhouse camaraderie and leadership, Mets owner Steve Cohen is starting off the new season by making his thoughts clear on naming a tea...
Feb 16, 2026
Angels OF Mike Trout unable to get insurance to play in 2026 WBC
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is the latest player who won't be participating in the World Baseball Classic because of an inability to get his major league contract covered by insurance.Tro...
Feb 16, 2026
Reports: Padres signing INF Ty France to minor-league deal
Per the reports, France's deal includes an invitation to major league spring training. The signing is pending a physical.France, 31, won his first Gold Glove in 2025 while playing first base with the ...
Feb 16, 2026
Report: Reliever Drew Smith agrees to minor league contract with Nats
Former New York Mets reliever Drew Smith agreed to a minor league deal Monday with the Washington Nationals, SNY reported.The deal includes an invitation to major league camp and is reportedly worth $...
Feb 16, 2026
Red Sox OF Roman Anthony joins Team USA for WBC
Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony was named to the Team USA roster on Monday for next month's World Baseball Classic.Anthony, 21, is an injury replacement for Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Cor...
Feb 16, 2026
Padres GM A.J. Preller agrees to multiyear extension
The San Diego Padres announced a multiyear extension for general manager A.J. Preller on Monday.Preller, 48, has held the position since August 2014, adding president of baseball operations to his tit...
Feb 16, 2026
