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Lucas Giolito remains unsigned. Here are two teams that could make sense for him.
Curt Bishop|

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Another pitching injury for Arizona.
Curt Bishop|
Major League Baseball has to ensure its players are in the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. No excuses.
Jackson Roberts|
After Michael Conforto’s signing with the Chicago Cubs, we break down the current state of the MLB outfield market, remaining targets, and roster implications for teams.
Curt Bishop|
What comes next for the rest of the market?
Curt Bishop|
The Toronto Blue Jays appear to be making a power play for Max Scherzer. Here's what that tells us about the pitching market.
Jackson Roberts|
The Braves could use this veteran right-hander.
Curt Bishop|
Orioles' starter Chris Bassitt didn’t hold back in his latest remarks about MLB. Here’s what he said and why his comments signal a larger issue across the league.
Curt Bishop|
Don't sleep on these two arms.
Curt Bishop|

Schedules

The Phillies are expected to move on from a bad contract this winter.

History

The Mariners made a key trade at the deadline got a lot out of their acquisition. Letting him walk in free agency would be a mistake.

Minors

Austin Hays is off the board. Here’s where the MLB outfield market stands after the White Sox land the veteran slugger.

Fantasy

A later trade deadline could reshape the market, affecting buyer and seller strategies and altering how teams approach midseason moves.

Podcasts

Right-handed pitcher Cade Horton has a 1.24 ERA in 29 innings with the Triple-A Iowa Cubs this season. Fastball On SI columnist Jack Ankony shared his thoughts on the move in Friday's episode of The Payoff Pitch podcast.

Injuries

These two big free agents could be forced to accept short-term contracts as the market tightens and teams hesitate to commit long term.

Betting

If the Phillies lose him, here are two teams that should be all in on him.

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Nick Selbe|
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SI Insider
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Ryan Phillips|
New York Yankees shortstop José Caballero made the first ABS challenge in MLB history on a pitch from San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb. Caballero lost the challenge.
Ryan Phillips|
Yu Darvish will give up his entire salary for the 2026 season after the San Diego Padres placed him on the restricted list.
Ryan Phillips|
Aaron Judge is back near his hometown in the Bay Area as a historic interleague matchup marks the beginning of the 2026 season.
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