Top Draft prospects highlight Golden Spikes Preseason Watch List https://www.mlb.com/news/golden-spikes-award-preseason-watch-list-2026 Stephen Strasburg won it. So did Kris Bryant and Adley Rutschman. More recently, guys like Dylan Crews and Charlie Condon took home the Golden Spikes Award before becoming top-of-the-first-round Draft picks. Last year’s winner, Wehiwa Aloy, went No. 31 overall in the Draft to the Orioles and is now a #MLB

Former MLB skippers Tingler, Washington add experience to Vitello's first coaching staff https://www.mlb.com/news/giants-2026-coaching-staff-includes-jayce-tingler-ron-washington New Giants manager Tony Vitello’s path to pro ball was unlike anyone else’s. When he was tapped to replace Bob Melvin in October, Vitello became the first college coach to jump directly to managing in the big leagues without any coaching experience at the professional level. #MLB

MLB opens doors to future baseball leaders on National Girls & Women In Sports Day https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-hosts-future-leaders-on-national-girls-women-in-sports-day NEW YORK -- Every year, National Girls and Women In Sports Day recognizes trailblazing women in the sports world. But a crucial part of this annual celebration is to show young girls and women that they can become the next wave of trailblazers, and to help them along in that #MLB

Dodgers DFA left-hander Banda after re-claiming C Rortvedt https://www.mlb.com/news/dodgers-designate-anthony-banda-claim-ben-rortvedt The Dodgers designated left-hander Anthony Banda for assignment as a corresponding move on Friday after they claimed catcher Ben Rortvedt off waivers. #MLB

After Teasley's passing, Greason is last living player from Negro League era https://www.mlb.com/news/bill-greason-last-living-player-from-the-negro-league-era Bill Greason’s life is one of a kind. He grew up across the street from Martin Luther King Jr. in 1930s Atlanta. Greason served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and witnessed the raising of the American flag on Iwo Jima in 1945. He made it as #MLB

Could Domínguez start season in Triple-A? 'We have a long time to go' https://www.mlb.com/news/jasson-dominguez-role-for-yankees-entering-2026 TAMPA, Fla. -- At-bats grew scarce for Jasson Domínguez after the All-Star break last year, prompting an internal Yankees debate: Would his development be better served by a return to the Minor Leagues? General manager Brian Cashman has acknowledged that he considered optioning Domínguez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre during the second #MLB

Buck Martinez retires after legendary Blue Jays broadcast career https://www.mlb.com/news/buck-martinez-retires-as-blue-jays-broadcaster TORONTO -- In May 1981, Buck Martinez felt like his days in baseball were at the end of the line. Just designated for assignment by the Brewers and faced with filling an afternoon in May for the first time in his adult life, he went for a run. When he #MLB

Hernandez re-ups with SNY's Mets booth for next 3 seasons https://www.mlb.com/news/keith-hernandez-renews-contract-with-mets-sny-booth NEW YORK -- Beloved Mets personality Keith Hernandez is renewing his contract with SportsNet New York, guaranteeing he will be back in the booth for the next three seasons. Hernandez, 72, has agreed to terms on a three-year deal that will reduce the number of games he calls but keep #MLB

4 position battles to watch at Marlins camp https://www.mlb.com/news/marlins-spring-training-competition-2026 MIAMI -- With Spring Training set to begin on Wednesday, here are four battles to monitor over the course of Marlins camp: Rotation By trading two pitchers from their starting depth (Edward Cabrera and Ryan Weathers), the Marlins enter camp with a bit of uncertainty concerning how to round out #MLB

How might Tigers' rotation pan out after Skubal/Valdez 1-2 punch? https://www.mlb.com/news/tarik-skubal-framber-valdez-would-give-tigers-big-1-2-punch This story was excerpted from Jason Beck's Tigers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. #MLB