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Rays Designate Brett Wisely For Assignment
Rays Designate Brett Wisely For Assignment
The Rays announced that they have designated infielder Brett Wisely for assignment. That’s the corresponding move for them to acquire outfielder Víctor Mesa Jr. from the Marlins, a move that was previously reported. More to come.
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February 6, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Rays Designate Brett Wisely For Assignment
Clase Alleged Pitch-Fixing Might Have Been Broader Than Federal Indictments Revealed
Clase Alleged Pitch-Fixing Might Have Been Broader Than Federal Indictments Revealed
Meanwhile, co-conspirator Luis Ortiz seeks a separate trial, citing his lesser involvement in gambling scheme
sports.yahoo.com
February 6, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Clase Alleged Pitch-Fixing Might Have Been Broader Than Federal Indictments Revealed
Ashcraft, Uceta add to player arbitration wins
Ashcraft, Uceta add to player arbitration wins
Pitchers Graham Ashcraft and Edwin Uceta won their salary arbitration cases Friday, improving players to 5-0 this year.
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February 6, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Ashcraft, Uceta add to player arbitration wins
Would You Extend St. Louis Cardinals Manager Oli Marmol or Fire Him?
Would You Extend St. Louis Cardinals Manager Oli Marmol or Fire Him?
I don’t want to give away my age, but let’s just say that I’ve lived long enough to witness 11 St. Louis Cardinals managers. Of all of them, I can’t remember any that were more polarizing that Oli Marmol. My question for you is would you extend Oli or let him go as your next […]
sports.yahoo.com
February 6, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Would You Extend St. Louis Cardinals Manager Oli Marmol or Fire Him?
World Baseball Classic roster takeaways: Team USA's elite pitching, Puerto Rico's missing stars, Team Brazil's return and more
World Baseball Classic roster takeaways: Team USA's elite pitching, Puerto Rico's missing stars, Team Brazil's return and more
Here are 6 major takeaways from the reveal of the 2026 WBC rosters.
sports.yahoo.com
February 6, 2026 at 8:10 PM
World Baseball Classic roster takeaways: Team USA's elite pitching, Puerto Rico's missing stars, Team Brazil's return and more
Ben Rortvedt back with Dodgers, who DFA Anthony Banda
Ben Rortvedt back with Dodgers, who DFA Anthony Banda
The long and winding road of the Ben Rortvedt offseason boomerang has returned once again to Los Angeles. The Dodgers claimed the catcher off waivers from the Reds, the inverse of what happened way back on November 12. To make room for Rortvedt on the 40-man roster, pitcher Anthony Banda was designated for assignment. Cincinnati […]
sports.yahoo.com
February 6, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Ben Rortvedt back with Dodgers, who DFA Anthony Banda
Red Sox Claim Tsung-Che Cheng
Red Sox Claim Tsung-Che Cheng
The Red Sox have claimed infielder Tsung-Che Cheng off waivers from the Nationals, the team announced. The Sox had a vacancy on their 40-man roster, which is now full. They’ll need to open a spot to finalize this week’s reported agreement with infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa. More to come.
www.mlbtraderumors.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Red Sox Claim Tsung-Che Cheng
Angels Designate Kaleb Ort For Assignment
Angels Designate Kaleb Ort For Assignment
The Angels announced that right-hander Kaleb Ort has been designated for assignment. That’s the corresponding move to open a spot for left-hander Brent Suter, who has now been officially signed to a one-year deal. More to come.
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February 6, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Angels Designate Kaleb Ort For Assignment
Tarik Skubal Wins Historic Case, Tigers Sign Framber Valdez & Examining World Baseball Classic Rosters
Tarik Skubal Wins Historic Case, Tigers Sign Framber Valdez & Examining World Baseball Classic Rosters
On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss Tarik Skubal’s historic arbitration win, the Tigers signing Framber Valdez and World Baseball Classic rosters.
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February 6, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Tarik Skubal Wins Historic Case, Tigers Sign Framber Valdez & Examining World Baseball Classic Rosters
Rays Claim Victor Mesa Jr.
Rays Claim Victor Mesa Jr.
The Rays have claimed outfielder Victor Mesa Jr. off waivers from the Marlins, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com. Mesa was designated for assignment by the Marlins earlier in the week. Tampa Bay has a full 40-man roster and will need to make a corresponding move. More to come.
www.mlbtraderumors.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Rays Claim Victor Mesa Jr.
Dodgers Designate Anthony Banda For Assignment
Dodgers Designate Anthony Banda For Assignment
The Dodgers announced that they have designated left-hander Anthony Banda for assignment. That’s the corresponding move for their claim of catcher Ben Rortvedt, a move that was previously reported. More to come.
www.mlbtraderumors.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Dodgers Designate Anthony Banda For Assignment
Community Prospect List: LHP Jack Choate is the No. 37 prospect
Community Prospect List: LHP Jack Choate is the No. 37 prospect
Who is the No. 38 prospect in the system?
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February 6, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Community Prospect List: LHP Jack Choate is the No. 37 prospect
Reggie Smith to join Legends of Dodger Baseball on August 15
Reggie Smith to join Legends of Dodger Baseball on August 15
Former Dodgers switch-hitting outfielder and hitting coach Reggie Smith will be inducted into the Legends of Dodger Baseball on Saturday, August 15, the team announced on Friday. Smith is the third straight Legends of Dodger Baseball inductee to come from the team that won three National League pennants in a five-year span, culminating in a […]
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February 6, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Reggie Smith to join Legends of Dodger Baseball on August 15
Graham Ashcraft Wins Arbitration Hearing
Graham Ashcraft Wins Arbitration Hearing
Reds right-hander Graham Ashcraft won his arbitration hearing against the team, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports. He and his reps at the Bledsoe Agency filed for a $1.75MM salary, while the team filed at $1.25MM. Ashcraft will receive the larger of those two figures in 2026. Players have won all five arbitration hearings that have been…
www.mlbtraderumors.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Graham Ashcraft Wins Arbitration Hearing
Athletics Designate Max Schuemann For Assignment
Athletics Designate Max Schuemann For Assignment
The Athletics announced that infielder Max Schuemann has been designated for assignment. That’s the corresponding move to open a spot for their claim of Andy Ibáñez, a move that was previously reported. More to come.
www.mlbtraderumors.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Athletics Designate Max Schuemann For Assignment
50 Most Notable Yankees Free Agent Signings in 50 Years: Jacoby Ellsbury
50 Most Notable Yankees Free Agent Signings in 50 Years: Jacoby Ellsbury
Signed at a time when the Yankees desperately needed a splash, Ellsbury’s career took a nosedive in New York.
sports.yahoo.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:16 PM
50 Most Notable Yankees Free Agent Signings in 50 Years: Jacoby Ellsbury
2026 Chicago Cubs player profiles: Seiya Suzuki
2026 Chicago Cubs player profiles: Seiya Suzuki
BCB’s annual series of player profiles continues.
sports.yahoo.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:16 PM
2026 Chicago Cubs player profiles: Seiya Suzuki
Dodgers Claim Ben Rortvedt
Dodgers Claim Ben Rortvedt
The Reds announced that catcher Ben Rortvedt has been claimed off waivers by the Dodgers. Cincinnati designated him for assignment when they signed Eugenio Suárez earlier this week. The Dodgers have a full 40-man roster and will need to open a spot for Rortvedt. More to come.
www.mlbtraderumors.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Dodgers Claim Ben Rortvedt
Edwin Uceta Wins Arbitration Hearing
Edwin Uceta Wins Arbitration Hearing
Right-hander Edwin Uceta won his arbitration hearing against the Rays, Ari Alexander of 7News reports. He’ll be paid the $1.525MM salary figure he and his agent at Nova Sports submitted rather than the $1.2MM sum submitted by the team. Players have now won the first four arbitration hearings of the 2026 season. More to come.
www.mlbtraderumors.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Edwin Uceta Wins Arbitration Hearing
Braves, Kyle Farmer Agree To Minor League Deal
Braves, Kyle Farmer Agree To Minor League Deal
The Braves have agreed to a minor league contract with infielder Kyle Farmer, reports Mark Bowman of MLB.com. The BHSC client will be in camp as a non-roster player this spring, where he’ll compete for a bench job. More to come.
www.mlbtraderumors.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Braves, Kyle Farmer Agree To Minor League Deal
Cardinals Claim Bryan Ramos
Cardinals Claim Bryan Ramos
The Cardinals have claimed infielder Bryan Ramos off waivers from the Orioles, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR. There wasn’t any previous indication that Ramos had been designated for assignment but it seems the O’s tried to quietly sneak him through waivers. Their 40-man count will drop to 39. The Cards have had an open 40-man…
www.mlbtraderumors.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Cardinals Claim Bryan Ramos
2026 DRaysBay Community Prospect List: Vote for No. 15
2026 DRaysBay Community Prospect List: Vote for No. 15
Previous Winner Brendan Summerhill, OF22 | L/R | 6’3” | 200A | .333/.429/.444 (160 wRC+) 42 PA, 0 HR, 5 SB, 6 BB, 5 K Following an All-Star performance at the Cape Cod summer league, Summerhill exhibited some of the best bat-to-ball skills in NCAA as a junior at Arizona. His draft stock took a […]
sports.yahoo.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:50 PM
2026 DRaysBay Community Prospect List: Vote for No. 15
Red Sox Still Looking To Add To Infield
Red Sox Still Looking To Add To Infield
The Red Sox have been connected to infielders all winter and and reportedly agreed to a one-year, $6MM deal with infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa this week. That doesn’t mean they’re done, with Sean McAdam of MassLive reporting the club is still in the market for another infielder. That aligns with Kiner-Falefa’s skill set. He’s a strong…
www.mlbtraderumors.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Red Sox Still Looking To Add To Infield
How many dingers will Eugenio Suárez blast for the Reds this year?
How many dingers will Eugenio Suárez blast for the Reds this year?
Will the number be higher than his total bubbles blown?
sports.yahoo.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:25 PM
How many dingers will Eugenio Suárez blast for the Reds this year?
Dodgers’ Tyler Glasnow puts trade rumors behind ahead of spring camp
Dodgers’ Tyler Glasnow puts trade rumors behind ahead of spring camp
Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow helped lead the team to its second consecutive World Series title, so he was caught by surprise when his name popped up in trade rumors early in the winter. A check-in with team management in mid-December quelled his concerns, and now he's looking toward the start of spring training.
sports.yahoo.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Dodgers’ Tyler Glasnow puts trade rumors behind ahead of spring camp