Rosenthal: MLB owners taking a hard-line stance on a salary cap would be a mistake
The debate over whether a cap would be good for baseball is again taking place not just among owners, but also among fans.
The Dodgers rotation lacks a clear workhorse. Maybe it’s…Blake Snell?
Then Roberts mentioned the one Dodgers starter who might actually take something resembling a regular turn, even if the team ...
The teams with the biggest jumps (and declines) in payroll in 2025, plus more MLB notes
The Orioles have an outfield logjam, a look at some extra moves by the Dodgers and easier travel to Japan for the Cubs this ...
Longtime MLB starter Lance Lynn draws interest as a potential closer
Lance Lynn, closer? Evidently, some teams like the idea. Lynn, 37, has not pitched out of the bullpen since 2018. But his ...
MLB’s 2025 offseason in summary, plus what is Stuff+?
This is The Athletic’s MLB newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Windup directly in your inbox. Congrats to the Eagles, and now let’s get those pitchers and catchers reported! Today: a quick ...
Pete Alonso finally signed. Plus, Phillies’ looming decisions and umpire Pat Hoberg’s firing
Compared to recent offseasons, the Philadelphia Phillies have been a little boring. President of baseball operations David ...
Bobby Witt Jr.’s omission from ‘The Show’ cover, Phillies’ upcoming big decisions and more MLB notes
Compared to recent offseasons, the Philadelphia Phillies have been a little boring. President of baseball operations David ...
Cubs have discussed signing Justin Turner if Alex Bregman goes elsewhere: Sources
At the age of 40, Turner is a highly accomplished right-handed hitter (.821 career OPS) with tons of postseason experience.
What Max Scherzer brings to Toronto, plus the Paul Skenes card
This is The Athletic’s MLB newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Windup directly in your inbox. I can’t believe the ...
Reds, White Sox couldn’t find common ground on Luis Robert Jr. trade, plus more MLB notes
More on Albert Pujols' upside as a future manager, the Brewers' curious offseason, and the Rays' potential next star as well.
Catch up on busy MLB relievers market, plus a must-read story
This is The Athletic’s MLB newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Windup directly in your inbox. We have apparently hit the lock-down-your-bullpen portion of the offseason. Plus: Ha-Seong Kim is ...
MLB Insider Ken Rosenthal Says the Problem with the Seattle Mariners is Ownership-Based
The Seattle Mariners pitchers and catchers will report to spring training in one week as they get set to embark on the 2025 ...