The MLB DREAM Series, a collaboration between Major League Baseball and USA Baseball that has taken place over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend since 2017, has served as a major stepping stone for some of the best young talent in the game today.

The Giants also signed 17-year-old Mexican right-hander Alexis Gallego, who made his pro debut with Yucatan in the Mexican Professional League last year, and Venezuelan outfielder Angelo Ugueto. With Hernandez’s bonus taking up most of the Giants’ pool, their international class is expected to be smaller than usual this year. — Andrew Baggarly

LA signed switch-hitting shortstop Ezequiel Melbourne plus several international prospects as MLB’s signing period opened.

Legendary Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw had an incredible career in Major League Baseball. He spent 18 years in the majors, all of which came with the Dodgers. In 455 appearances, he had a 223-96 record with a 2.53 ERA. Kershaw tossed 2,855 1/3 innings with a 4.28 strikeout-to-walk ratio.

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Kyle Tucker to a four-year deal is a shocking move and MLB fans are beyond frustrated.

Commissioner Rob Manfred's radical realignment plan would create eight four-team divisions, scrapping the AL and NL structure while potentially giving the Guardians dream divisional matchups with regional rivals.

Team Japan national team manager Hirokazu Ibata announced on the 16th the names of 11 additional players expected to take part in the World Baseball Classic to be held in March. Seven players, including Shohei Ohtani and Yusei Kikuchi,

Yahoo Fantasy Baseball is open for the 2026 season, and our analysts have delivered their first batch of catcher draft rankings to help you start your preparation. Whether you get the No. 1 pick or the last in your drafts,

Yahoo Fantasy Baseball is open for the 2026 season, and our analysts have delivered their first batch of draft rankings to help you start your preparation. Whether you get the No. 1 pick or the last in your drafts, our overall rankings can serve as a guide to create a competitive and (hopefully) championship-winning team!

Baseball contracts with average annual values of $35 million or more. Figures were obtained by The Associated Press from player and management sources and include all guaranteed income but not income from potential incentive bonuses.