Fantasy Baseball Outlook: Key Player Updates and Trade Rumors
A rundown of the most pressing fantasy questions, from injury‑ridden closers to breakout prospects, and what they mean for your roster.
May 29, 2026
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Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Rising Talent and Closer Shifts
This week’s waiver wire spotlight shines on a handful of players owned in under 40% of Yahoo! leagues, while MLB’s broadcast future takes a major turn with a 2026 partnership between the league, NBC and Peacock.
May 29, 2026
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Breakout Hitters and Pitching Gems
A look at the most promising hitters and relievers available in fantasy leagues, alongside broadcast updates for the upcoming MLB season.
May 29, 2026
MLB’s Popularity Boom Faces 2027 Crisis Over Salary Cap Standoff
A proposed salary cap of $245.3 million with a $171.2 million floor has ignited a fierce dispute that could jeopardize the 2027 season and reshape the league's economic landscape.
May 29, 2026
MLB and Players’ Union Clash Over Future CBA as Both Sides Push for Competitive Balance
With the sport at its most lucrative peak, Major League Baseball and the MLB Players’ Association are negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement that could reshape competitive dynamics, financial structures, and fan expectations for years to come.
May 29, 2026
MLB and Players’ Union Clash Over New Collective Bargaining Terms
Negotiations between Major League Baseball and the MLB Players’ Association aim to replace the expiring CBA with sweeping changes to compensation, competitive balance and draft policies.
May 29, 2026
MLB Owners Propose Salary Cap, Setting Stage for 2027 Labor Showdown
Owners seek to cap payrolls while guaranteeing existing contracts, but the players' union vows to reject the plan, citing competitive balance and player welfare concerns.
May 29, 2026
MLB owners push for salary cap as union vows resistance ahead of 2027 showdown
Major League Baseball’s latest labor maneuver introduces a hard cap that could reshape team finances, spark a potential lockout and reshape competitive balance.
May 29, 2026
UCLA Eyes Second College Baseball Title as Tournament Narrows to 64 Teams
With UCLA perched at No. 1 all season and Georgia Tech’s potent lineup, the 2026 NCAA baseball tournament is poised for dramatic twists. Pitching uncertainties and the emergence of regional powerhouses add layers of intrigue as the field contracts to 64.
May 29, 2026
MLB owners push for hard salary cap that could reshape the game
Owners propose a $171‑$245 million payroll range for 2027, a 50/50 revenue split and a $75 million war chest, while the players’ union warns the measure would suppress wages and fail to lower ticket prices.
May 28, 2026
MLB Owners Propose Salary Cap, Reviving Old Labor Tensions
Major League Baseball’s owners have introduced a salary‑cap proposal for the first time since the 1994‑95 strike, sparking debate over its potential effects on player earnings, team competitiveness and the sport’s future.
May 28, 2026
MLB Owners Propose Salary Cap Amid Labor Standoff Ahead of 2027 Season
Major League Baseball owners have introduced a contentious salary cap plan that would limit team spending in 2027, trigger a payroll floor, and overhaul revenue distribution, setting the stage for a potential lockout and a battle over the sport's competitive balance.
May 28, 2026
MLB’s First Hard Salary Cap Could Redefine Competitive Balance
Major League Baseball’s latest collective bargaining proposal introduces a hard salary cap for the first time since 1994, aiming to level the playing field, but the players’ association disputes the premise of competitive imbalance.
May 28, 2026
MLB Owners Push Hard Salary Cap to Boost Competitive Balance
A new proposal from Major League Baseball owners introduces a $245.3 million salary cap, a $171.2 million floor, and a 50 percent revenue share for players, while the union questions the need for such measures amid the success of small‑market teams.
May 28, 2026
May’s Pitching Marvels and Offensive Fireworks
A look at the standout performances that defined a dramatic month in baseball, from Sánchez’s record streak to Ohtani’s dual heroics.
May 28, 2026
UNC Eyes Third Straight Chapel Hill Regional Crown as MLB Draft Talent Takes Center Stage
The 2026 Chapel Hill Regional will see the Tar Heels open against VCU on May 29, while Tennessee and ECU clash at noon. Six MLB draft prospects, including Ryan Lynch and Tegan Kuhns, are among the standout players.
May 28, 2026
Rookie Autograph Cards: When Prospects Outprice Legends
The booming market for rookie autograph baseball cards has turned unproven prospects into premium commodities, yet savvy collectors can still snag iconic Hall of Famers for under $300.
May 28, 2026
2026 Fantasy Baseball Prospects Surge Amid Breakout Performances
A dynamic 2026 season sees numerous prospects called up, delivering strong stats and new fantasy options across hitting and pitching.
May 28, 2026
Fantasy Baseball Stash Candidates for Week 9: Rising Prospects to Watch
An overview of recent breakout performances by key fantasy baseball prospects ahead of Week 9 in the 2026 season.
May 28, 2026
Sacramento’s Ambitious Push to Land an MLB Expansion Team
A coalition of business leaders, mayors and tribal nations has assembled a $1 billion war chest, aiming to secure an expansion franchise before the end of the year.
May 28, 2026
MLB Relievers Update: Hader’s Return, Jansen’s Injury, and the 2026 NBC Deal
With Josh Hader nearing his Astros debut, Kenley Jansen battling a groin issue, and a new broadcasting partnership set for 2026, the bullpen landscape is shifting dramatically.
May 28, 2026
MLB Players Pitch sweeping labor overhaul as contract deadline looms
With the current collective bargaining agreement set to expire on Dec. 1, the players’ association has unveiled a suite of proposals that include doubled minimum salaries, an enlarged draft lottery and a competitive integrity tax, sparking a clash with Major League Baseball that could trigger a lockout.
May 28, 2026
MLB Players Push for Sweeping Labor Reforms as Contract Talks Stall
As the current collective bargaining agreement approaches its expiration, the players' union has unveiled a series of ambitious demands that could reshape baseball's economic landscape, while Major League Baseball warns of unintended consequences for smaller markets.
May 28, 2026
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce and the Curious Superstition Linking Music, Baseball and Cleveland Sports
Recent appearances by Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at a Cavaliers game have revived an old baseball superstition that links the pop star’s presence to misfortune for Cleveland teams, a myth that dates back to a 2007 World Series twist.
May 27, 2026