NY Mets fans are sure to eye roll at the idea of a reunion with Verlander or Scherzer. But adding an expensive pitcher in free agency or an ace in a blockbuster before the season is looking very unlikely. So if they can’t acquire a big arm, bringing in proven depth will probably be the strategic pivot.

Ethan Salas is the only player from the top five of the last list to fall off, and his 2026 season will be key to seeing whether he is going to recover to his early career projections. Billy Carlson, Johnny King and Alfredo Duno are among the top pros to just miss.

The Dodgers, MLB's first repeat World Series champions in more than two decades, are believed to be involved in the bidding for both Tucker and free-agent infielder Bo Bichette. Per ESPN, agents believe the Dodgers are hoping to land one of the two "on a shorter-term deal with a high average annual value closer to their price range."

Plus more on the luxury tax implications of signing the top free agents and why Brendan Donovan hasn't been dealt from St. Louis yet.

While there is no timetable for any of the top remaining free agents to sign, MLB clubs are essentially pitting the big four of Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman, Bo Bichette and Cody Bellinger against each other to see who blinks first to set the market for the others.

Here's what we're hearing about Ketel Marte, Alex Bregman, Bo Bichette and much more as the hot stove heats back up.

The troubled broadcaster is trying to renegotiate its payments to nine MLB teams, and recently missed a payment to the St. Louis Cardinals.

It sounds like a former member of the Boston Red Sox is considering hanging his cleats up this offseason. Left-handed reliever Justin Wilson spent the 2025 seas

Here are the best landing spots for five of the most intriguing position players still on the board in free agency.

Pennsylvania State Police reportedly found crack cocaine or methamphetamine during the traffic stop involving ex-MLB All-Star Lenny Dykstra on New Year's Day.

Ken Rosenthal and AJ Pierzynski believe that the increased small-market spending during this MLB free agency period is CBA-influenced.