MLB All-Star Week buzz: Latest intel, trade rumors, Skubal, more  —  The baseball world descended upon Philadelphia for the 2026 MLB draft, Home Run Derby and All-Star Game this week, and our MLB reporters were there talking to execs, coaches, agents, scouts, players and other sources.

Rising ace Burns, Reds agree on 7-year, $105 million extension (source)  —  CINCINNATI — The Chase Burns meteor keeps burning bright.  The Reds are banking that their 23-year-old starting pitcher will do so for many years to come.  —  Sources told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand that the Reds …

Mets have informed teams they're open for business ahead of trade deadline, and deals could come sooner than later  —  A rival executive said the Mets informed their team that the sale is on, and that everyone but young stars Carson Benge, A.J. Ewing, Christian Scott, Nolan McLean and the obvious, Juan Soto, is available.

New MLB ad campaign seeks to win fan support for a salary cap as the union counters  —  Major League Baseball's labor battle might be in the early innings, but the league is already firing 100-mph fastballs.  —  In recent weeks, MLB has gone on an advertising blitz to gain support …

Christian Scott, bottom of lineup power Mets to win over Phillies in smoky conditions  —  PHILADELPHIA — Maybe it's a sign of the apocalypse.  —  No, not the smoke-filled swath covering much of the East Coast on Thursday; that was expected.  —  Access the Mets beat like never before

MLB cracks down on using AI via dugout iPads to help shape in-game decisions  —  In a crackdown that has rankled some front offices across the league, Major League Baseball has effectively outlawed the growing practice of using league-provided dugout iPads to access generative artificial intelligence …

MLB releases 2027 regular-season schedule  —  Major League Baseball announced its 2027 regular-season schedule on Thursday.  It is slated to begin on Wednesday, March 24, with an Opening Night game streamed live on Netflix.  The matchup is to be determined.

Wander Franco was in play for upcoming DR tourney, but isn't eligible  —  Could Wander Franco be back playing games in the next few weeks?  The Dominican Republic baseball federation and Franco himself, per a report by ESPN's Enrique Rojas , were planning for the Rays' 2023 All-Star shortstop …

Sources: Netflix's Home Run Derby debut is event's smallest audience since 2003  —  MLB's Home Run Derby drew its lowest audience since 2003, sources tell SBJ, with Netflix drawing just 5.3 million viewers for its debut with the tentpole event.  That figure back in 2003 was 5.2 million on ESPN.

Crew trades for McCullers, Gordon from Astros to bolster pitching depth  —  MILWAUKEE — The Brewers reached the All-Star break with the second-best record in the Majors but also in need of starting pitching, and so they made a move Wednesday to expand their depth.  —  Trades and Transactions presented by CohnReznick

Royals have one mindset for second half of season as trade deadline approaches  —  AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.  — Royals entered the All-Star break 38-59 after being swept in Baltimore.  — GM J.J. Picollo said they'd evaluate buyer or seller status at the All-Star break.

Dodgers reveal Shohei Ohtani's status for Yankees series after knee concern  —  NEW YORK — The Dodgers are hopeful that Shohei Ohtani will be back in their starting lineup as designated hitter when the second half of their season kicks off Friday night.  —  However, the team announced Thursday …

Caminero fine after All-Star HBP, tells pitcher who plunked him not to worry  —  PHILADELPHIA - A hush came over Citizens Bank Park when Rays emerging superstar slugger Junior Caminero was struck on his left pinkie finger by a 97.6 mph pitch from Cardinals righty Riley O'Brien in the third inning of Tuesday night's All-Star Game.