The 2026 MLB season continues to deliver major news! Right-hander Lucas Giolito has signed with the San Diego Padres on a 1-year/$3 million deal that can reach up to $8 million with incentives, plus a mutual option for 2027. In a shocking move, the Boston Red Sox have fired manager Alex Cora, hitting coach Peter Fatse, assistant hitting coach Dillon Lawson, bench coach Ramon Vázquez, and game planning coach Jason Varitek. Chad Tracy has been named interim manager as the Red Sox look to turn their season around. Week in Review Highlights: Zack Wheeler made a strong return to the mound (5 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 6 K vs. Braves). Highly touted prospect JR Ritchie earned his first MLB win in his debut, tossing 7 strong innings (5 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 7 K) against the Nationals. The Phillies released veteran starter Taijuan Walker. Cubs acquire infielder Nicky Lopez from the Rockies and bring back Vince Velasquez (his first MLB appearance since 2023). Top prospect Trey Yesavage is back and scheduled to pitch on Tuesday. Injury Updates: Raisel Iglesias – Shoulder inflammation Daniel Palencia – Lat strain (could return soon) J.T. Realmuto – Lower back injury Francisco Lindor – Calf injury (expected to miss “quite a bit of time”); Mets call up Ronny Mauricio Eugenio Suárez – Oblique strain We break down all the biggest stories, the impact of the Red Sox coaching purge, Giolito’s fit in San Diego, and early season roster moves. In This Video: Lucas Giolito Padres signing details Red Sox fire Alex Cora & entire coaching staff – Chad Tracy interim manager Zack Wheeler return + JR Ritchie impressive MLB debut Cubs add Nicky Lopez & Vince Velasquez Full injury report including Lindor & Realmuto Subscribe for daily MLB news, contract updates, injury reports, and 2026 season coverage! Hit the bell for notifications. Comment below: Was firing Alex Cora the right move for Boston? How big is the Giolito signing for the Padres? Who had the best performance of the week?

The 2026 MLB season is delivering major off-field news alongside on-field action! The Detroit Tigers have locked up top infield prospect Kevin McGonigle to a massive 8-year, $150 million extension that includes a $14 million signing bonus and performance escalators. Big Off-Field Stories: The MLB Players Association fired COO Xavier James and Head of HR Michael O’Neill following an internal investigation after Tony Clark’s resignation in February. Chris Capuano is the new COO and Ian Penny takes over as interim Head of HR. The San Diego Padres are on the verge of being sold to Jose E. Feliciano and his wife for a $3.9 billion valuation. Feliciano is the managing partner of Clearlake Capital and co-owns Chelsea FC with Dodgers owner Mark Walter. Week in Review: Kenley Jansen climbs to 3rd all-time in career saves, passing everyone except Mariano Rivera and Trevor Hoffman. The New York Mets are off to a nightmare start — how concerned should fans be? Sam Antonacci gets the call-up. Jorge Soler’s suspension reduced from 7 to 4 games. Sad news: Angels legend Garrett Anderson passed away at age 53. He remains the franchise leader in games, at-bats, hits, total bases, extra-base hits, doubles, and RBIs after 15 seasons with the team. Ryan Ward called up by the Dodgers after Freddie Freeman was placed on the paternity list. Injury Updates: Christian Yelich – Hamstring (mid to late May return expected) Harrison Bader – Hamstring (to IL) Daniel Palencia – Left oblique (to IL) Cade Horton – Tommy John Surgery (15-16 month recovery) Matthew Boyd – Expected back this week Patrick Wisdom – Oblique strain (in first AB back from previous IL) Johan Duran – Oblique strain Edwin Diaz – Injury update In This Video: Kevin McGonigle extension full breakdown Padres $3.9B sale & new ownership details MLBPA major leadership changes Kenley Jansen all-time saves milestone Mets early struggles, Garrett Anderson tribute & more Full injury report + Week in Review Subscribe for daily MLB news, contract breakdowns, injury updates, and 2026 season coverage! Hit the bell so you don’t miss anything. Comment below: Is the McGonigle extension a steal for Detroit? How worried are you about the Mets? Who had the biggest story of the week?

The 2026 MLB season is already delivering drama! The Pittsburgh Pirates locked up superstar prospect Konnor Griffin with a massive 9-year, $140 million extension (up to $150M with incentives) — the largest contract in franchise history, topping Bryan Reynolds’ deal. Plus, the Penner Group (owners of the Denver Broncos) has purchased a 40% stake in the Colorado Rockies — a major ownership shift in Denver. Week in Review Highlights: Jorge Soler and Reynaldo Lopez brawl leads to heavy suspensions: Soler gets 7 games, Lopez gets 5 games. Is it time to panic for the Astros, Cubs, or Yankees? Early season struggles analyzed. Fun with the early season WAR leaders — who’s surprising and who’s regressing? The Atlanta Braves named a burger after us… and it might be deadly Injury Report: Christian Yelich – Hamstring (awaiting tests, likely IL stint) Adley Rutschman – Ankle (expected back in a couple weeks) Nick Pivetta – Elbow (imaging pending, optimistic outlook) Cade Horton – Elbow (out for the season) George Springer – Toe (on IL, severity pending) Royce Lewis – Knee (minimum IL stint — his 9th IL stint already) Parker Meadows – Broken arm + concussion after outfield collision (extended time expected) Plus updates on Moreno, Harvey, Stephenson, Eflin, and Rooker. We wrap it up with our Player of the Day (POTD) poll! In This Video: Konnor Griffin record extension breakdown Penner Group buys into Rockies ownership Soler vs Lopez brawl + suspension reactions Early panic watch: Houston, Chicago, New York Early WAR leaders & surprises Full injury report + Braves burger story Subscribe for daily MLB news, contract breakdowns, injury updates, and weekly recaps! Hit the bell for notifications. Comment below: Is the Griffin extension a steal for the Pirates? Which team should be panicking most? Drop your POTD vote!

The Seattle Mariners made a historic commitment to their top prospect this week! Colt Emerson (MLB Pipeline #7, BA #7, FanGraphs #11 overall) signed an 8-year/$95 million extension with a 9th-year club option, full no-trade clause (NTC), and escalators that can push the total over $130 million. This is the largest contract ever for a player with zero MLB service time. Week in Review Highlights: Konnor Griffin (Pirates' No. 1 prospect) made his MLB debut on Friday at just 19 years old — the first teenager to debut since Juan Soto. He doubled in his very first at-bat! Long-term extension talks are already underway. Sandy Alcantara looked like his old Cy Young self, throwing a dominant 93-pitch complete game shutout for the Marlins. Jo Adell stole the show with three home run robberies in one game against the Mariners, preserving a 1-0 Angels victory in one of the most spectacular defensive performances of the young season. Blue Jays add veteran depth by signing Patrick Corbin and acquiring Tyler Fitzgerald from the Giants. Injury Updates: Mookie Betts — oblique strain (4-6 weeks) Jordan Lawlar — fractured wrist (4-6 weeks) Cade Horton — forearm tightness Johan Oviedo — arm issue? Justin Verlander — hip inflammation Hunter Brown — shoulder strain Alejandro Kirk — thumb surgery, placed on IL We also discuss early-season buzz and run a Player of the Day (POTD) poll! In This Video: Colt Emerson extension full breakdown (escalators, NTC, club option) Konnor Griffin historic debut & extension buzz Sandy Alcantara’s 93-pitch shutout Jo Adell’s three HR robberies vs. Mariners Blue Jays moves + full injury report POTD poll & early 2026 season thoughts Subscribe for daily MLB news, contract breakdowns, prospect updates, injury reports, and weekly recaps! Hit the bell so you never miss an episode. Comment below: Is the Colt Emerson extension a smart long-term move for Seattle? Who had the best moment of the week — Griffin, Alcantara, or Adell? Drop your POTD vote!

OPENING DAY IS HERE! Join David, Damien, and Matt in discussing the official 2026 season predictions, being an annual episode where awards, results, and a world series champion are selected, that we can look back on at the end of the MLB season. Don't miss this episode as you ramp up for all things baseball this opening week.

MLB Hot Stove February 2026 Update: Trades, Signings, Injuries & Max Muncy Extension! Spring Training is here, and the MLB offseason is still delivering big moves! We're recapping the latest trades, free agent signings, arbitration drama, injuries shaking up rotations/lineups, and more as teams gear up for 2026. Key Trades: ARI gets RP Kade Strowd (solid rookie arm) from BAL for UTIL Blaze Alexander (utility depth boost for O's). BOS acquires prospects Caleb Durbin, Andrew Monasterio, Anthony Siegler + Comp B pick from MIL for LHP Kyle Harrison & Shane Drohan in a six-player swap. LA (Dodgers) sends INT bonus pool money to MIN for RP Anthony Banda. TOR gets OF Jesus Sanchez from HOU for Joey Loperfido. Major Signings & Re-Signings: Carlos Santana to D-backs (1/$2M) for veteran 1B stability. Framber Valdez to Tigers (3/$115M) after Tarik Skubal wins arb case ($32M salary). Zac Gallen re-signs with D-backs (1/$22M prove-it deal). IKF to Red Sox (1/$6M), Miguel Andujar to Padres (1/$4M), Marcell Ozuna to Pirates (1/$12M), Nick Martinez to Rays (1/$13M), Justin Verlander to Tigers (1/$13M), Chris Bassitt to Orioles (1/$18.5M), and many more like Evan Phillips to Dodgers (1/$6.5M), Kike Hernandez to Dodgers (1/$4.5M), Miles Mikolas to Nats (1/$2.25M). Minor League/Recovery Deals: Jeimer Candelario (LAA MiLB), Gio Urshela (MIN MiLB), Nate Lowe (CIN MiLB), Shelby Miller to Cubs (2yr, TJS recovery), John Means to Royals (2/MiLB, TJS). Injury & Health Updates: Zack Wheeler (PHI) not ready for Opening Day but hopeful soon. Spencer Schwellenbach (ATL) elbow inflammation, eyeing early May return. Hamate bone surgeries: Corbin Carroll (ARI), Jackson Holliday (BAL), Francisco Lindor (NYM) — all likely miss early 2026 time. Josh Hader (HOU) bicep inflammation (OD status in doubt), Anthony Santander labrum surgery (out 5-6 months), Shane Bieber forearm fatigue (not ready for OD), Reese Olsen shoulder surgery (out for year). Extensions & Other News: Max Muncy extends with Dodgers (7M for 2027 + 10M club option 2028, 3M buyout) — team-friendly lock for the veteran 3B chasing a three-peat! We break down impacts on contenders, fantasy baseball outlooks, and what these moves mean as camps open. LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more MLB updates! In This Video: Latest trades breakdowns (Strowd/Alexander, BOS/MIL swap, etc.) Big signings analysis (Valdez to DET, Gallen back in ARI) Injury timelines & roster ripple effects Muncy extension details & Dodgers future Subscribe & hit the bell for daily MLB news, spring training reactions, and 2026 season previews! Comment below: Which signing surprises you most? Who's injury hurts their team the hardest?

MLB Offseason Madness January 2026: Big Trades, Signings, Arbitration Drama, HOF News & Shocking Injuries! The 2026 MLB hot stove is on fire! We're breaking down the latest moves shaking up rosters: relievers landing new homes with Ryne Stanek signing with the Cardinals (post-Arenado trade), Tyler Kinley re-upping with the Braves, and Pierce Johnson joining the Reds. Left-hander Ranger Suárez cashes in big with the Boston Red Sox on a 5-year/$130M deal to anchor their rotation. Nolan Arenado gets a fresh start traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks (Cards eating most salary). In a wild three-team swap (Rays, Angels, Reds), Josh Lowe heads to Anaheim, Gavin Lux lands in Tampa, and Cincinnati gets bullpen help. The Yankees add rotation depth snagging Ryan Weathers from the Marlins. Plus: Tarik Skubal's massive arbitration gap ($32M vs. $19M filed) could lead to trade rumors. Hall of Fame Class of 2026 announcement incoming—will big names make it? Retired ace Clayton Kershaw commits to Team USA for the WBC and eyes a role as NBC Sunday Night Baseball studio analyst. Shocking news: Max Kepler hit with an 80-game suspension. Closer Ryan Pressly retires and joins the Twins front office alongside Michael A. Taylor. Royals boost offense by moving power alley fences in 10ft and lowering wall height at Kauffman Stadium. And a tough blow: Braves SS Ha Seong Kim tears finger tendon falling on ice in Korea—out 4-5 months post-surgery. We analyze impacts, winners/losers, fantasy implications, and what it means for 2026 contenders! In This Video: Reliever signings: Stanek (STL), Kinley (ATL), Johnson (CIN) Ranger Suárez to Red Sox: 5yr/$130M breakdown Nolan Arenado trade to D-backs 3-team deal: Josh Lowe to Angels, Gavin Lux to Rays Ryan Weathers to Yankees Tarik Skubal arbitration battle & trade buzz 2026 Hall of Fame announcement preview Clayton Kershaw: Team USA + NBC analyst role Max Kepler 80-game suspension Ryan Pressly retirement & Twins FO move Royals fence changes for more power Ha Seong Kim injury: 4-5 months out