Matt Snyder

CBS Sports Writer /

Five most intriguing players to enter MLB free agency at non-tender deadline, including former top-five pick

Nick Madrigal, Austin Hays and Patrick Sandoval were among the players cut loose on Friday

MLB rumors: Tigers want to reunite Alex Bregman with A.J. Hinch, D-backs listening to offers for outfielder

Here are your hot stove rumors for Friday, Nov. 22

Shohei Ohtani has his third MVP Award and his résumé has no holes after jaw-dropping 2024 season

Ohtani created MLB's 50-50 club, won his first title and third MVP in 2024 all while rehabbing his throwing arm

Aaron Judge's second MVP puts Yankees slugger in historic company, even without a World Series ring

Judge is in the midst of one of the greatest regular-season runs of excellence in MLB history

MLB Cy Young winners: How Chris Sale, Tarik Skubal both took unexpected paths to their first awards

The ace left-handers were named the NL and AL Cy Young winners on Wednesday night

Cubs offseason targets 2025: Biggest needs, best fits as front office seems content to stand pat

The Cubs are coming off back-to-back 83-win seasons and while they want to win, there isn't much urgency

MLB rumors: Yankees brass 'gung ho' after meeting with Juan Soto, while Phillies want in on free agency hunt

Here are your hot stove rumors for Tuesday, Nov. 19

On the thrill -- and honor -- of a first-time Baseball Hall of Fame vote and a childhood dream come true

CBS Sports' Matt Snyder casts his first official ballot this year

Snyder's Soapbox: On 'good' and 'bad' fan bases and why no MLB team's bleachers are better than the others

No, your favorite team doesn't have a fan base that is better or worse than others

MLB rumors: Juan Soto to meet with Dodgers, Alex Bregman's Astros future, Willy Adames' market and more

Here are your hot stove rumors for Monday, Nov. 18

MLB Rookies of the Year 2024: Pirates' Paul Skenes wins NL award, Yankees' Luis Gil for AL

Skenes and Gil are the first pair of starting pitchers to win the award in the same year since 1981

NL Rookie of the Year voting: How CBS Sports writer picked between Paul Skenes, Jacksons Merrill and Chourio

Here's how Matt Snyder's ballot shook out this year

2025 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot: 8 things to know, including Ichiro Suzuki's shot at a unanimous selection

Inductions will be announced in January with the ceremony in July in Cooperstown

Rays' deal for new stadium in St. Petersburg 'less certain' after recent county vote, team owner says

The Rays are supposed to move into a new ballpark for the 2028 MLB season

Baseball Hall of Fame: Frequently asked questions, including Pete Rose's eligibility, PED stains and more

The ballot was released Monday, highlighted by newcomers Ichiro Suzuki and CC Sabathia

Matt Snyder has been a baseball writer with CBS Sports since 2011. A member of the BBWAA, he's now covered every World Series since 2010. The former Indiana University baseball player now lives on the north side of Indianapolis with his wife, daughter and son.

Around the Web Promoted by Taboola