The timing of Jorge Polanco’s signing with Mets seemed to indicate that David Stearns won’t be pushed into going big-game hunting. On the other hand, a potential trade with the San Diego Padres could be of blockbuster quality.

While the Mariners will retain most of the roster that went deep into October last season, their 2026 group won’t feature a full-fledged form of “running it back.” Jorge Polanco, one of their most imp

The unexpected signing of Jorge Polanco gives the New York Mets some help on the trade block, too.

Veteran infielder Jorge Polanco signed a two-year deal with the New York Mets on Saturday morning, turning down strong overtures from the Seattle Mariners, who badly wanted him back this offseason. At first, it felt like the Mariners made a financial decision, not wanting to over-extend for Polanco, but in reality, it was more than that.

There's really only one way most teams lose their top free-agent targets, and the Seattle Mariners followed that playbook to a T. On Saturday, news broke that

First and foremost, congratulations to Dick van Dyke who is celebrating his 100th birthday today! Even Jamie Moyer seems young by comparison. While the former Andy Griffith headlines the main news, the odd signing of Jorge Polanco by the Mets is the biggest story in today’s baseball newsroom.