Baseball

Major League Baseball’s automated ball-strike challenge system made an immediate mark in the Yankees’ 7-0 season-opening win over the Giants, when New York’s Jose Caballero unsuccessfully challenged a called strike from Logan Webb. The moment offered an early look at how the new process will work—and how players, managers, and fans may adapt.

England began their Super 8s campaign with a convincing win over Sri Lanka in Pallekele, extending a long-running T20 streak against the same opponents. While Phil Salt and Will Jacks helped set up the result, Jos Buttler’s continued lack of runs remains a talking point as tougher tests against Pakistan and New Zealand approach.

Jannik Sinner’s expected path toward a Doha final ended in the quarterfinals after a three-set loss to Jakub Mensik. Carlos Alcaraz also needed three sets to advance, setting up a semifinal against defending champion Andrey Rublev, while Bolelli and Vavassori fell in the doubles semifinals.

Harry Brook struck an unbeaten 136 and Joe Root added an unbeaten 111 as England posted 357-3 and went on to beat Sri Lanka by 53 runs in the third ODI, sealing a 2-1 series victory in Colombo.

The New York Mets are reportedly landing All-Star right-hander Freddy Peralta in a deal with the Milwaukee Brewers, sending top prospects Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat the other way and also receiving right-hander Tobias Myers.

The Cubs added starting pitcher Edward Cabrera from the Marlins in a prospect-heavy trade led by outfielder Owen Caissie, strengthening a rotation that already includes Shota Imanaga and several established arms while reshaping the offseason market for other contenders.

From blockbuster pitching contracts to surprising trades and bullpen reshuffles, notable MLB offseason moves are already changing roster plans and influencing the wider market. Here’s how several key deals affect team needs, player roles, and what could come next.

With spring training approaching, several high-profile MLB position players remain unsigned. Here are team fits for Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman, Cody Bellinger, Bo Bichette, and Eugenio Suárez based on roster needs, contract expectations, and recent performance context.

A running look at notable MLB offseason activity for 2026, including major free-agent signings, contract extensions, buyouts and multi-team trades across the league.