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R.J. Anderson

CBS Sports Staff

MLB rumors: What Framber Valdez, arbitration mean for Tarik Skubal; Mets trade targets still drawing interest

Here are Thursday's most notable MLB transactions and rumors

Predicting MLB's No. 1 prospect of the 2027 season: Which top players will soar up the rankings?

Let's break down the possible successors to Kevin McGonigle in the top spot

A Yankees right-hander, a Mets hitter and more MLB prospects who could boost their stock in 2026

Let's talk about some players who missed the top 100 but could be in for big seasons

MLB rumors: Diamondbacks pick up veteran first baseman; Cardinals now looking to add after teardown

Here are Tuesday's most notable MLB transactions and rumors

Ranking MLB's best and worst farm systems, from the Dodgers and Mariners to the Astros and Royals

Does top-tier talent matter more than depth?

Brendan Donovan trade grades: Mariners find obvious fit, Cardinals finish offseason teardown with biggest move

Donovan is headed to Seattle in a three-team trade

MLB rumors: Yankees, Mets interested in veteran first baseman; D-backs also surveying infield market

Here are Monday's most notable MLB rumors and transactions

Ranking the top 100 MLB prospects, by the numbers

Let's break down the top 100 list

Ranking the top 100 MLB prospects: Kevin McGonigle, Jesús Made, Konnor Griffin lead top young talent

Unlike other sports, MLB prospects often take years to impact their teams. Who's poised to make their mark?

Luis Arraez signs with Giants: Three-time batting champion to join San Francisco as second baseman, per report

Arraez hasn't been a primary second baseman since 2023

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani won't pitch for Team Japan in World Baseball Classic, Dave Roberts says

Ohtani's status was revealed on Saturday by the Dodgers manager

Why new Yankees pitcher with a 6.18 career ERA could surprise in 2026

The Yankees traded for righty Angel Chivilli earlier this week in a deal with the Rockies

MLB rumors: Zac Gallen drawing interest from three teams as spring training looms

Zac Gallen had a down year in 2025 and was ranked as the 18th-best free agent this offseason

MLB rumors: Andrew McCutchen calls out Pirates, Craig Kimbrel lands with contender

Here are Sunday's most notable MLB rumors and transactions

Ranking the top 20 NL West prospects: Josue De Paula, Bryce Eldridge, Ethan Salas and more

Would it surprise you to learn the Dodgers have the best farm system in the division?

R.J. Anderson joined CBS Sports in 2016. He previously wrote for Baseball Prospectus, where he contributed to five of the New York Times bestselling annuals. His work has also appeared in Newsweek and Baseball America, as well as on ESPN.com and Wired.com.

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