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 ...
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.
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 ...
Longtime MLB starter Lance Lynn draws interest as a potential closer
Some teams still like Lynn as a starter. He could make sense for the San Diego Padres, or the Rangers in a sixth-starter, ...
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 ...
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 ...
Reds, White Sox couldn’t find common ground on Luis Robert Jr. trade, plus more MLB notes
More on Albert Pujols' upside as a future manager, the Brewers' curious offseason, and the Rays' potential next star as well.
Why Steve Cohen’s ‘brutally honest’ comments on Alonso negotiations were so unusual, plus more MLB notes
Plus more on how the Astros could defensively accommodate Alex Bregman's return, Paul Skenes' next steps and other offseason ...
Catch up on busy MLB relievers market, plus a must-read story
This is The Athletic’s MLB newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Windup directly in your inbox. We have apparently hit the lock-down-your-bullpen portion of the offseason. Plus: Ha-Seong Kim is ...
Astros pursuing Jorge Polanco as Alex Bregman sweepstakes continue: Sources
With Bregman weighing his options, the Astros could look to target a less expensive player in Polanco who is coming off knee surgery.
Happy Top 100 MLB Prospects Day, plus a Bregman-Astros reunion after all?
This is The Athletic’s MLB newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Windup directly in your inbox. Rise and shine, it’s Keith Law’s Top 100 Prospects Day! Also: a potential path back home for Alex ...