Fastball
The Los Angeles Dodgers are the most controversial team in Major League Baseball, but not among star players.
Jackson Roberts|

Latest News

News

Justin Verlander’s signing is already impacting the pitching market. Here’s how it could affect teams and remaining free agents.
Curt Bishop|
Veteran pitcher Nick Martinez signed with the Tampa Bay Rays, placing him in one of the toughest divisions in baseball.
Brian Sparks|
Marcell Ozuna joining the Pirates could shift the entire DH market. Breaking down what’s left and who could benefit next.
Curt Bishop|
Paul Goldschmidt is reportedly signing a one-year deal with the New York Yankees. Here are five other first basemen who are still free agents in early February.
Justin Binkowski|
The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed catcher Ben Rortvedt off waivers. Here are five other catchers who could be signed before opening day.
Justin Binkowski|
The Detroit Tigers' ace paved the way for future starting pitchers to get paid in a major way.
Jackson Roberts|
Pitchers around MLB should be very happy with Tarik Skubal's arbitration victory...
Zach Pressnell|
With Jose Urquidy off the board and headed to Pittsburgh, the pitching market has taken another turn.
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.

More MLB

Even Yankees captain Aaron Judge had a difficult time watching the club’s slow-moving offseason.
Tim Capurso|
The Phillies star led Team USA with five home runs during the 2023 WBC.
Madison Williams|
Who’s emerging from the winter better off than they were in 2025?
Ryan Phillips|
Harper addressed Dombrowski's comments while speaking to reporters at the Phillies' spring training site.
Tim Capurso|
Castellanos landed with the Padres on Saturday.
Tim Capurso|
Castellanos didn't have to wait long to find a new team after his exit from the Phillies.
Tim Capurso|
Fans think they’ve figured out who the unnamed teammate was.
Ryan Phillips|
Minutes before the Philadelphia Phillies released outfielder Nick Castellanos, he detailed an incident in which he brought a beer into the dugout during a game in 2025. The Phillies will have to pay the 33-year-old $20 million after cutting him loose.
Ryan Phillips|