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Mike Axisa

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Phillies release Nick Castellanos after failing to find trade partner: Where could former All-Star land?

The Phillies made clear all winter they had no plans to enter the 2026 season with Castellanos

MLB owners approve new rule intended to cut down on pitch-tipping, per report

Base coaches will be required to stay in their boxes until a pitch is thrown

Rangers prospect Sebastian Walcott to undergo surgery for UCL injury: What that could mean for his MLB debut

CBS Sports ranked Walcott as the No. 4 prospect in baseball ahead of the 2026 season

White Sox GM Chris Getz swears he knows his offseason trade acquisition isn't a switch-hitter

Luisangel Acuña was the headline of the return for Luis Robert Jr.

Batting Around: Who's your favorite MLB broadcast booth?

There's nothing like the dulcet sounds of a play-by-play announcer and color commentator to carry a baseball game

When does MLB spring training start? Key dates as pitchers and catchers report to camp

The schedule begins earlier this year thanks to the World Baseball Classic

2026 World Baseball Classic rosters: Javy Báez suspended, USA and D.R. load up, more takeaways

The full rosters are set for the 2026 WBC, which kicks off next month

Legendary Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez retires after 38 years in booth

The 77-year-old Martinez was a player, manager and broadcaster for the Blue Jays

World Baseball Classic Team USA roster: Paul Goldschmidt, Michael Wacha join Aaron Judge, Paul Skenes

The sixth WBC will be held in March

Tarik Skubal wins arbitration case vs. Tigers, sets MLB record with $32 million salary for 2026 season

The Tigers filed at $19 million, a record gap of $13 million

Batting Around: What was your favorite move of the MLB offseason?

With spring training just around the bend, it's time to start wrapping up the winter

Framber Valdez signing with Tigers: Top free-agent pitcher finally lands three-year contract, per report

Valdez was the top free agent still available as spring training nears

MLB rumors: Framber Valdez draws interest from surprising team; Astros still hunting for lefty bat

Here are your hot stove rumors for Wednesday, Feb. 4

Mickey Lolich, 1968 Tigers World Series hero, dies at 85: 'One of the finest pitchers in franchise history'

Lolich threw three complete games against the Cardinals in the 1968 Fall Classic

Why is Framber Valdez still on the market? Three possible explanations for top pitcher's slow free agency

Spring training opens next week and the longtime Astros ace is still without a new team

Mike Axisa joined CBS Sports in 2013. He has been a member of the BBWAA since 2015 and has previously written about both fantasy baseball and real life baseball for MLBTradeRumors.com, FanGraphs.com, RotoAuthority.com, and YESNetwork.com. Mike is a native New Yorker.

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