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.
Rosenthal: When the Red Sox drafted Alex ‘Bergman’ in 2012, plus more MLB notes
The Red Sox's gain is a huge loss for the frugal Cubs, plus what fuels Jesse Chavez's longevity and an unwise decision by ...
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 ...
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 ...
Alex Bregman finds a new home, plus Anthony Rendon out for 2025
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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 ...
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 ...
After a year off, Terry Francona is physically in a good place and wants to stay that way
The new Reds skipper underwent three surgeries after leaving the Guardians in 2023, adding to an estimated 45 in his lifetime ...
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.
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 ...
Blue Jays never should have reached this point with Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
The team had plenty of chances to reach a contract extension with their homegrown star long before Tuesday's self-imposed ...
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 Mavericks traded Luka. Sorry, sorry, I know — this is a baseball newsletter. Here, ...