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.
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 ...
Longtime MLB starter Lance Lynn draws interest as a potential closer
Some teams still like Lynn as a starter. He could make sense for the San Diego Padres, or the Rangers in a sixth-starter, ...
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 ...
MLB fires umpire Pat Hoberg for sharing betting accounts with pro poker player who bet on baseball
Major League Baseball has fired umpire Pat Hoberg after he shared sports betting accounts with a professional poker player ...
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 ...
Why Steve Cohen’s ‘brutally honest’ comments on Alonso negotiations were so unusual, plus more MLB notes
Plus more on how the Astros could defensively accommodate Alex Bregman's return, Paul Skenes' next steps and other offseason ...
Pete Alonso’s short-term deal with Mets showcases the need for a bounce-back 2025 season
Three other Scott Boras clients recently opted out of short-term deals after one year, then struck belated free-agent riches.
Happy Top 100 MLB Prospects Day, plus a Bregman-Astros reunion after all?
This is The Athletic’s MLB newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Windup directly in your inbox. Rise and shine, it’s Keith ...
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 ...
Before signing Carlos Estévez, Royals pursued Anthony Santander
The Kansas City Royals made Santander a three-year offer and increased it to $66 million, according to sources briefed on the talks. But by the time they presented Santander with their enhanced ...