Padres fans wait anxiously for a major free-agent splash as other MLB clubs accelerate their offseason shakeups.NL

Baseball News:

• Fans of the San Diego Padres are still waiting for their team to make a significant signing, but other teams continue to strike deals with free agents. The latest to do so was the Baltimore Orioles, who reportedly came to terms with reliever Ryan Helsely on a two-year, $28 million deal that has an opt-out after the first year. Previous reports about Helsely indicated teams were looking to make him a starter, but for now he is expected to be the closer in Baltimore.
• A big part of the success of the Milwaukee Brewers this season was the breakout rookie season by starter Jacob Misiorowski. The team was impressed by the right-hander, but Charlie Wright of MLB Trade Rumors reported extension talks have yet to gain momentum.
• If the Philadelphia Phillies want to bring back slugger Kyle Schwarber they are taking their time with indicating that to him and the rest of the baseball world. Contract discussions between the Phillies and Schwarber have left both sides with ground to cover if a reunion is to happen in 2026.

• Most baseball fans expect free agents to get the most money for as many years as they can in free agency. A story on MLB.com makes the case for why some big-name free agents might re-sign with their former teams. No, Michael King did not make the list for those hoping the righty remains in San Diego.
• Perhaps the most famous Chicago White Sox fan, and some would argue maybe the only White Sox fan, Pope Leo XIV received a historic bat from a reporter while aboard the papal plane from one of the legends of the team, Nellie Fox.