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Major League Baseball has proposed higher payroll limits, earlier free agency and an increased minimum salary, but its continued push for a salary cap remains a major obstacle in labor negotiations.View the full article

The stars of tomorrow continue to shine out in the Arizona Fall League as the offseason continues.View the full article

Looking for a playoff-caliber 2027 starter? Who isn't, really?View the full article

If your team is lacking a reliable southpaw out of the 'pen, here are seven guys that fit the bill.View the full article

Does your team need a late-inning righty? Here's a good list of candidates.View the full article

Putting McGonigle's historic first season into context.View the full article

From the Salt River Rafters: first baseman, Jack O’Dowd (Colorado Rockies), and second baseman, Kyle DeBarge (Minnesota Twins) were among this week’s top hitters. From the Peoria Javelinas it was outfielder Yerlin Confidan (Cincinnati Reds), and outfielder Tai Peete (St. Louis Cardinals) who made th...View the full article

Ed Hand has brought his annual top free agent rankings to DiamondCentric for the first time!View the full article

Milwaukee is the smallest media market and the smallest metropolitan area, by population, of any that hosts a major-league team. Tampa Bay is much larger, but the Rays have arguably baseball's smallest fan base. Does that make this a nightmare matchup for the sport's biggest stage?View the full article

Zion Rose (Royals) looks like he could be a fast riser, as the 2026 draft pick is destroying AFL pitching.View the full article

The Arizona Fall League is testing restrictions on defensive positioning that could dramatically alter how teams approach outfield defense.View the full article

Major League Baseball’s top prospects have descended upon the desert of Arizona for the 2026 Arizona Fall League featuring seven top prospects from each of MLB’s 30 teams. This week, three players from the Surprise Saguaros, along with players from the Peoria Javelinas and Scottsdale Scorpions, were...View the full article

Baseball's looming labor dispute could threaten the 2027 season, but a little-discussed provision involving MLB's television contracts may give owners a powerful incentive to reach an agreement.View the full article

A 154-game regular season, seven-game Division Series and a new system allowing teams to select playoff opponents are among the proposed changes tied to a salary cap agreement.View the full article

A 34-page memo outlining how teams should operate during a work stoppage makes the December 1 CBA deadline feel increasingly important for the entire sport.View the full article