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Santiago Espinal signing a new contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, highlighting the team's strategic contract flexibility.

Dodgers Sign Santiago Espinal to New Contract in 2026

Just days after being outrighted to Triple-A, Santiago Espinal was re-signed by the Dodgers with a new clause allowing the team to release him within 45 days without paying his full salary, according

Rachel Goldberg· May 30· 2 min
Baseball player Brandon Lowe at bat, representing the increased value of controllable assets in a weak MLB free agent market.

Controllable MLB bats boost value amid weak free agent class

Brandon Lowe, not eligible for free agency until 2027, is on pace to match his career-high 39 home runs from 2021, positioning him as a premier trade asset.

Rachel Goldberg· May 30· 2 min
A dimly lit baseball bullpen with empty chairs and equipment, juxtaposed against a scoreboard displaying a long shutout streak, symbolizing underlying struggles.

Dodgers Bullpen Struggles: The Reality Behind the Streak

The Los Angeles Dodgers' bullpen has thrown 36 straight shutout innings, the longest streak in franchise history since at least 1901, according to AP News .

Rachel Goldberg· May 25· 2 min
Antonio Senzatela, a pitcher for the Colorado Rockies, in a relief pitching stance on a baseball mound under stadium lights.

Padres Show Interest in Pitcher Antonio Senzatela

After posting a dismal 7.

Rachel Goldberg· May 25· 2 min
A vintage microphone placed on a baseball field at sunset, with sound waves emanating, representing listener questions for the MLBTR podcast.

MLBTR Podcast Asks for Listener Questions for Upcoming Episode

For the first time, MLB Trade Rumors podcast listeners can have their own voice featured on the upcoming Wednesday episode by submitting audio questions.

Rachel Goldberg· May 25· 2 min
Tampa Bay Rays players look dejected in the dugout after a significant loss to the Baltimore Orioles, with the scoreboard reflecting the score.

Rays' Defeat Highlights Carson Williams' Mixed Results

The Tampa Bay Rays, a team known for its player development prowess, suffered a brutal 16-6 defeat to the Baltimore Orioles on May 18, 2026.

Rachel Goldberg· May 23· 2 min
Minnesota Twins player Luis Garcia is designated for assignment as Taj Bradley is reinstated from the injured list, highlighting a significant roster change.

Twins designate Luis Garcia, reinstate Taj Bradley from IL

RHP Luis García was designated for assignment by the Minnesota Twins after struggling to a 10.

Rachel Goldberg· May 23· 2 min
Boston Red Sox manager and players in the dugout during a slump, looking at offensive statistics on a tablet.

Red Sox Pursue Offensive Player Trades Amidst Slumping Season

Despite boasting the No.

Rachel Goldberg· May 23· 2 min
Baseball players in a dugout discussing contracts, with team executives in the background, symbolizing uncertain future roster changes for the NL Central.

2026-27 NL Central club options analysis reveals team changes

Despite a $7.5 million mutual option for 2026-27, catcher Carson Kelly is expected to decline it, pursuing a new deal after outperforming his current contract, according to Mlbtraderumors . This decis

Rachel Goldberg· May 21· 2 min
Chicago Cubs pitcher Christian Roa in action on the mound during a baseball game under stadium lights.

Cubs claim pitcher Christian Roa off waivers from Orioles

On Sunday, the Chicago Cubs claimed right-handed pitcher Christian Roa off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles, a player the Orioles had designated for assignment just two days prior, according to CBS

Rachel Goldberg· May 18· 2 min