J.D. Martinez

Through 11 games, the Mets have allowed 21 stolen bases, more than any other team.

Swapping Martinez into the order for Mark Vientos, at the moment, raises both the floor and the ceiling of this offense significantly.

The Mets' newest free-agent acquisition loves to talk about hitting: “That’s my passion. That’s what I do.”

Sources suggested the Mets held interest in adding a designated hitter — at the right price. Martinez finally fit the bill.

The free agent market’s best designated hitter this side of Shohei Ohtani has found a new home.

There are still free-agent stars on the board, but how many teams need them — and would be willing to spend what it will take to sign them?

After creating spending room with the Jorge Polanco trade, the Twins are searching for lineup help, especially from the right side.

Now that Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto have signed, can a quality 26-man team be built with the remaining players on the market?

Martinez remained productive at age 36, but the outlook for his return could depend on the Dodgers' chances of landing Shohei Ohtani.

This summer, Betts and Freeman set the table at the top of the order and they set the tone in the Dodgers' clubhouse.

J.D. Martinez and Mookie Betts, Rodriguez’s former teammates, knew the deal was off after he ignored their "welcome to the Dodgers" texts.

The Dodgers are opting to give J.D. Martinez at least a 10-day break while on the injured list.

J.D. Martinez was a late scratch Tuesday and flew back to Los Angeles for another MRI on his mysterious injury.

These Dodgers are not the regular season juggernaut of years past, but only the Braves have higher odds of winning the World Series.

Ken Rosenthal looks at how teams, from the Phillies to the Dodgers and more, are thinking about the trade deadline.

For a club introducing multiple rookies and platoon pieces to varying results, Martinez has been a solidifying force for the Dodgers.

Freeman hit a go-ahead three-run homer off Charlie Morton; Will Smith took exception to Marcell Ozuna's backswing.

Martinez has been out of the lineup since Sunday.