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Starling Marte, age 37, agreed to join the Kansas City Royals after four seasons with the Mets. The deal is pending a physical and terms were not disclosed.
The University of South Florida baseball team set a new benchmark by scoring 29 runs, crushing their previous record. This explosive performance underscores their offensive prowess.
In a breathtaking display of offensive firepower, USF baseball obliterated its previous scoring record. As baseball purists may clutch their scorebooks in disbelief, let's savor the numbers.
The University of South Florida Bulls didn't just break a sweat; they broke records with a 29-run bludgeoning of the Georgia Southern Eagles. With performances that seemed more suited to video games than college baseball, the Bulls set the bar high for the rest of their season.
Michael Conforto signed a minor-league contract with the Chicago Cubs today, aiming for a career reset after posting a .199/.305/.333 slash line with a wRC+ of 83 with the Dodgers last season ([truebluela.com](https://www.truebluela.com/los-angeles-dodgers-news-notes/108116/michael-conforto-cubs-contract?utm_source=openai)).
Clemson swept a three-game opening series against Army West Point over the weekend. They edged Game 1 3-2 thanks to a game-tying home run by Jake Jerrell and a clutch hit from Nate Savoie. In Game 2, they rolled 10-0 under the run-rule, with Michael Sharman shutting out Army by retiring the first 17 batters and Savoie blasting a homer and driving in four. The finale saw another shutout, 7-0, led by Justin LeGuernic's five scoreless innings and six strikeouts.
In their season opener on February 14 at Disch-Falk Field, Texas shook off an early scare-senior pitcher Ruger Riojas escaped a bases-loaded jam in the first-and then settled in. He struck out nine over five innings as the Longhorns exploded for three runs in the third, four in the fifth, and five in the seventh to enforce the run-rule at 12-2. Aiden Robbins thumped a two-run homer and RBI double, and freshman Anthony Pack Jr. went 3-for-3 with two RBIs. Adrian Rodriguez had two hits, and Ethan Mendoza crushed a three-run homer. Max Grubbs closed the game for Texas.
The Tampa Bay Rays proposed a $2.3 billion domed stadium near Hillsborough College, intended as a permanent home following displacement by Hurricane Milton.
Tampa Bay Rays acquired outfielder Victor Mesa Jr. from the Miami Marlins in exchange for 18‑year‑old infielder Angel Brachi.
Full rosters for the 2026 World Baseball Classic were announced, including every reigning MVP and Cy Young Award winner, and top prospects from MLB Pipeline, with Team USA loaded alongside global stars.
Pitcher Tarik Skubal successfully won his arbitration hearing, securing a $32 million salary for the 2026 season.
The Boston Red Sox signed All-Star closer Liam Hendriks to a two-year contract, bolstering their bullpen ahead of the upcoming season.
Javier Báez was suspended from participating in the 2026 World Baseball Classic due to a two‑year WBSC ban stemming from a positive marijuana test in 2023.
Miguel Andújar signed a one‑year, $4 million contract with the San Diego Padres.
The Miami Marlins signed reliever Jordan Hicks to a multi-year deal, adding firepower to their bullpen in anticipation of a playoff push.
Former Detroit Tigers pitcher Mickey Lolich, known for three complete‑game victories in 1968 World Series, died at age 85.
Framber Valdez signed a three‑year, $115 million contract with the Detroit Tigers.
The St. Louis Cardinals traded for outfielder Max Kepler from the Minnesota Twins in a move to strengthen their outfield lineup.
Infielder Isaac Paredes and the Houston Astros agreed to a one‑year deal to avoid arbitration.