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Josh Naylor runs the bases during the Guardians' 5–2 loss to the Yankees in Game 5 of the ALCS on Oct. 19, 2024.

Guardians Trade Another All-Star As First Baseman Josh Naylor Dealt to Diamondbacks

The theatrical first baseman and designated hitter was an All-Star in 2024.

Josh Naylor runs the bases during the Guardians' 5–2 loss to the Yankees in Game 5 of the ALCS on Oct. 19, 2024.

Guardians Trade Another All-Star As First Baseman Josh Naylor Dealt to Diamondbacks

The theatrical first baseman and designated hitter was an All-Star in 2024.

Baseball legend Rickey Henderson died at the age of 65 on Friday.

Rickey Henderson's Family, Athletics Share Statements on Death of Baseball Legend

The Henderson family confirmed the news of the Hall of Famer's death.

Rickey Henderson died at the age of 65.

Tributes Pour in From Around Baseball After News of Rickey Henderson's Death

Henderson died at the age of 65.

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt celebrates with third baseman Nolan Arenado after hitting a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Busch Stadium on August 16, 2024.

How Paul Goldschmidt Deal Could Help Yankees Trade for Nolan Arenado

Here's how the Yankees' free agent deal with Paul Goldschmidt could help them trade for Cardinals star Nolan Arenado.

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Rickey Henderson died at the age of 65.

Rickey Henderson, Baseball's Career Steals Leader, Dies at 65

The New York Yankees have agreed to terms with free agent first baseman Paul Goldschmidt.

Yankees Agree to Deal With Free Agent First Baseman Paul Goldschmidt

New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto meets the media during a press conference at Citi Field on December 12, 2024.

Juan Soto Says Yankees Never Mistreated His Family

New York Yankees catcher Jose Trevino walks back the the dugout against the Washington Nationals.

Yankees Trade Former All-Star Catcher Jose Trevino to Reds

Walker agreed to a three-year, $60 million deal with Houston on Friday.

Astros Sign Christian Walker to Three-Year Contract in Free Agency

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge makes a fielding error during the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium on October 30, 2024.

Dodgers Fan Commemorated Yankees' World Series Disaster With Perfect Car Sticker

Kepler batted .253 with eight homers in 105 games last season.

Phillies to Sign Longtime Twins OF Max Kepler to One-Year Deal

Jones during the 2004 playoffs.

Andruw Jones’s Hall of Fame Case Comes Down to His Historic Peak

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. runs the bases.

Royals Star Bobby Witt Jr. Included Popular Burger Chain at His Wedding

Progressive Field before the Guardians' 7–0 win over the Tigers in Game 1 of the ALDS on Oct. 5, 2024.

Guardians’ Progressive Field Appeared in New 'Superman' Trailer, and Fans Had Jokes

Chicago Cubs right fielder Sammy Sosa in action at the plate at Wrigley Field during the 1998 season.

Sammy Sosa Releases PED Apology, Finally Gets Special Invite From Cubs

Chicago Cubs center fielder Cody Bellinger rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the New York Yankees during the third inning at Yankee Stadium on July 7, 2023.

Cody Bellinger Shares Special Reason Why He Pushed for Trade to Yankees

Arenado hit .272 with 16 home runs and 71 RBIs for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2024.

Nolan Arenado Blocks Trade to Astros, Stifling Cardinals' Attempt to Move Him

Fried was introduced by the Yankees Wednesday after agreeing to an eight-year, $218 million deal.

Yankees Ready to Arm Max Fried in His Relentless Pursuit of Improvement

Bellinger celebrates after hitting a three-run home run

Brian Cashman Reveals Sneaky Advantage Yankees Have With Cody Bellinger Trade

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Judge celebrates the Yankees winning the American League championship series.

Aaron Judge Can Only Be Measured Against History

Joc Pederson had a career-best .908 OPS in 2024.

Five Underrated MLB Free Agents Still Available to Sign

deGrom has battled injuries for much of his career.

MLB Internal Report Suggests New Pitching Rules to Curtail Injuries, Make Game More Entertaining

Bellinger slashed .286/.340/.475 with 44 home runs and 29 stolen bases in his two seasons with the Cubs.

Hot Stove Takes: Yankees, Cody Bellinger Are an Obvious Offseason Match

Soto is widely expected to ink the second-largest contract in MLB history this offseason.

MLB Free Agency Big Board: Player Rankings, Signing Predictions and Analysis

Tucker’s departure could signal the end of the Astros’ World Series window.

Hot Stove Takes: Cubs Are NL Central Favorites After Acquiring Kyle Tucker

Cohen, left, and Soto shake hands at Thursday’s introductory press conference.

Juan Soto Addition Signals It’s Time to Take the Mets Seriously

Sabathia pitches in the 2017 ALCS.

CC Sabathia Is the Best Hope to End a Long Hall of Fame Dry Spell for Starting Pitchers

Crochet struck out 209 batters in 146 innings in 2024.

MLB Trade Grades: Red Sox Gamble On Garrett Crochet

Tucker has spent his entire career in Houston, and has made the All-Star team the past three seasons.

Winter Meetings Notes: Kyle Tucker Is the Next Big Trade Candidate

Fried is headed to the Bronx after eight seasons with the Braves.

Hot Stove Takes: Max Fried Gives Yankees Elite Rotation, Opens Trade Possibilities

The White Sox entered the winter meetings expecting to trade Crochet by the end of the week.

Winter Meetings Rumors: Roki Sasaki Signing Timeline, Garrett Crochet Asking Price

Roki Sasaki made a huge impression with his electric performance during Japan's run to the 2023 World Baseball Classic title.

Roki Sasaki Nears Lifelong MLB Dream As Free Agency Sweepstakes Begin

Cashman said Monday that the Yankees won’t act like “drunken sailors” after failing to sign Soto.

Finding the Yankees’ Potential Plan B After Losing the Juan Soto Sweepstakes

Stearns isn’t ready to talk about the Mets’ reported signing of Juan Soto.

The Art of Avoiding the Elephant in the Room

1990; Unknown location, USA; FILE PHOTO; Oakland Athletics left fielder Rickey Henderson in action during the 1990 season. Mandatory Credit: Tony Tomsic-USA TODAY NETWORK

Statements on the Passing of Oakland A's Legend Rickey Henderson

Apr 27, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor (22) throws a runner out at first against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

MLB Analyst Confused By Recent Cleveland Guardians Trade

Buster Posey Plans to Honor San Francisco Giants History in New Approach

Minnesota Twins first base Carlos Santana hits during a game against the Miami Marlins on Sept. 26 at Target Field.

Cleveland Guardians Sign Former Seattle Mariners First Baseman Carlos Santana

Are Dominoes Falling For Red Sox To Sign Former Astros $100 Million Superstar?

Sep 27, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Carlos Santana (30) is tagged out on the bases in the ninth inning by Baltimore Orioles third baseman Ramon Urias (29) at Target Field.

Washington Nationals Stuck in Tough Spot With First Base in Free Agency

Sep 17, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks first base Christian Walker (53) runs off a solo home run in the eighth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field

Insider States Christian Walker Is 'Final Significant Offseason Addition' of Astros

Jun 23, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Slade Cecconi (43) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Who Is Newest Guardians Pitcher Slade Cecconi?

Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen speaks to the media ahead of their NLCS matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 15, 2023.

Diamondbacks' Mike Hazen Discusses Josh Naylor Trade