Cleveland, OH – The Cleveland Guardians, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), and EL1 Sports, the Proud Youth Baseball and Softball Training Partner of Major League Baseball, announced today the launch of the first Guardians Training Center. The year-round facility, located on the Tri-C Western Campus in Parma, OH, will establish the

The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced today that free agent Minor League pitcher Jhoan De Los Santos has received a 56-game suspension without pay after testing positive for Stanozolol, a performance-enhancing substance in violation of the Drug Prevention and Treatment Program for Minor League Players Assigned Outside of

Arlington, Texas — The Texas Rangers today announced that the club has signed left-handed pitcher Jordan Montgomery (#52) to a one-year Major League contract for the 2026 season. To make room for Montgomery on the club’s 40-man roster, right-handed pitcher Zak Kent has been designated for assignment.

Montgomery, 33, spent the

SEATTLE – Seattle Mariners Senior Director of International Scouting Frankie Thon Jr. today announced the following international signings:

• Daniel Alana, C, Venezuela
• Cristian Alvarado, RHP, Mexico
• German Arvayo, RHP, Mexico
• Fabian Gonzalez, INF/OF, Venezuela
• Gabriel Hidalgo, RHP, Venezuela

The New York Yankees announced today that they have invited RHP Rafael Montero to 2026 Major League spring training. The number of players currently scheduled to report to spring training is 71.

Montero, 35, has gone 23-30 with 30 saves and a 4.68 ERA (522.2IP, 509H, 295R/272ER, 247BB, 517K, 62HR) in

FEBRUARY 12, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

YANKEES RE-SIGN INF PAUL GOLDSCHMIDT

The New York Yankees today announced that they have re-signed seven-time All-Star, four-time Gold Glove Award winner and the 2022 National League Most Valuable Player INF Paul Goldschmidt to a one-year Major League contract.

Goldschmidt, 38, hit .274/.328/.403 (134-for-489) with 76R, 31 doubles,

The Kansas City Royals today announced they have acquired right-handed pitcher Mitch Spence from the Athletics for right-handed pitcher A.J. Causey, who was in camp as a non-roster invite. Spence was designated for assignment by the A’s on Tuesday.

To make room on the 40-man roster for Spence, the Royals placed

FEBRUARY 12, 2026

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FOX Sports and World Baseball Classic, Inc. (WBCI) today announced the U.S. broadcast schedule for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, which is scheduled to begin with Pool C play in Tokyo, Japan on Wednesday, March 4 (Eastern Time)/Thursday, March 5 (local time). The remaining three pools – Pool A in

ST. LOUIS, Mo., February 12, 2026 – The St. Louis Cardinals have announced that fans will be able to catch 29 of the club’s 30 spring contests on either Cardinals.TV, Matrix Midwest, KMOX 104.1 FM & 1120 AM/Cardinals Radio Network affiliates or MLB digital platforms. The Cardinals Spring Training schedule

The Pittsburgh Pirates confirmed the passing of former right-handed pitcher Elroy Face today in North Versailles, PA. He was 97 years old and eight days shy of his 98th birthday (Feb. 20).

“It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we mourn the passing of Pirates Hall of Famer Elroy

The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced that the team has signed right-handed pitcher José Urquidy (pronounced “ur-KEE-dee”) to a one-year contract for the 2026 season.

The 30-year-old Urquidy spent most of the 2025 season recovering from “Tommy John” surgery. He made two relief appearances (2.1ip) with Detroit in September, while also having

The Washington Nationals signed right-handed pitcher Miles Mikolas to a one-year Major League contract and placed left-handed pitcher DJ Herz on the 60-day Injured List on Tuesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni made the announcement.

Mikolas, 37, is a two-time National League All-Star (2018, 2022) in 10 Major League

Arlington, Texas— Today, the Texas Rangers announced a slate of more than 60 Theme and Community Nights for the 2026 regular season at Globe Life Field. Theme Nights feature items from Evan Carter-Harry Potter bobbleheads to co-branded Dallas sports-team jerseys. Additional Theme and Community Nights are expected to be announced

ST. LOUIS, Mo., February 11, 2026 – The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that its newest original video feature “The Nest: Matthew Liberatore” will debut on cardinals.com and the Cardinals YouTube channel on February 12 at 5 PM CT.

The 20-minute video produced by Cardinals Productions staff showcases Cardinals starting pitcher

The Washington Nationals acquired right-handed pitcher Andre Granillo from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for right-handed pitcher George Soriano on Tuesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni made the announcement.

Granillo, 25, pitched in 14 games for the Cardinals after making his Major League debut in 2025. He went

The Cincinnati Reds, in partnership with Major League Baseball, today announced Season Pass subscriptions for the REDS.TV direct‑to‑consumer service are on sale now.

Fans within the team’s home television territory can stream all locally distributed Reds games on REDS.TV with no blackouts by purchasing a one-time 2026 Season Pass for $99.99

Spring Training games will be available for free for fans on Nationals.TV, the new destination for local Washington Nationals games beginning this season. Additionally, fans can now purchase a Nationals.TV streaming subscription for the upcoming season through MLB.com or the MLB App. For more information, including answers to frequently asked

Major League Baseball is making in-market streaming subscriptions for 20 Clubs available today for fans. Subscriptions for the following Clubs are available via the MLB App.

JUPITER, FLA., February 10, 2026 – The St. Louis Cardinals today acquired right-handed pitcher George Soriano in a trade with the Washington Nationals in exchange for right-handed pitcher Andre Granillo.

Soriano, 26, was originally signed as an international free agent by the Miami Marlins in 2015 out of the Dominican Republic.

SCOTTSDALE – The Giants and infielder Luis Arráez have agreed to terms on a one-year Major League contract.

Arráez, 28, led the National League in hits (181) for a second consecutive year in 2025 and posted the lowest strikeout rate (3.1%) and best contact rate (94.7%) in MLB for a fourth

BOSTON, MA—The Boston Red Sox today signed infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa to a one-year contract for the 2026 season. He will wear number two. To make room on the 40-man roster, Boston placed right-handed pitcher Tanner Houck on the 60-Day Injured List.

Kiner-Falefa, 30, has batted .262 (815-for-3,109) with 371 runs scored,

Arlington, Texas — The Texas Rangers today announced a full schedule of 38 promotional dates for the 2026 regular season at Globe Life Field, which includes a club-record 16 bobblehead giveaways, 16 wearable items, and six additional collectibles.

Nearly all promotional item giveaways during the 2026 season will be limited to

BOSTON, MA—The Boston Red Sox have added four non-roster invitees to the team’s 2026 Spring Training roster: infielder Brendan Rodgers, catcher Matt Thaiss, and right-handed pitchers Kyle Keller and Vinny Nittoli.

Brendan Rodgers, INF – Rodgers, 29, played 43 games in 2025 for the Houston Astros, batting .191 (22-for-115) while making

Ilitch Sports + Entertainment has entered a first of its kind partnership with Major League Baseball, which will provide broadcast support to both the Detroit Tigers (beginning with the 2026 MLB season) and the Detroit Red Wings (starting with the 2026-27 NHL season). This partnership creates a new platform where