ORLANDO, FL — The Nationals have aggressively been engaged in trade talks with teams involving All-Star pitcher MacKenzie Gore and shortstop CJ Abrams, with two general managers saying Monday morning that they now fully expect the two players to be traded.

Monday was a slow day at the MLB Winter Meetings, but things finally started moving on Tuesday when two of the top available free agents signed new deals, one with his incumbent team and one with a new one. The MLB Draft lottery also happened late this afternoon. Here are today’s most notable news items:

The 2025 MLB Winter Meetings is happening in Orlando, Fla. USA TODAY Sports experts discuss the event and possible moves that are on the horizon.

The Pittsburgh Pirates found out when they'll pick in the 2026 MLB Draft after the Draft Lottery concluded at the Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla.

Zac Gallen remains one of the most intriguing arms available in MLB free agency. Over seven seasons, the 30-year-old right-hander has developed into one of the league’s most reliable starting pitchers, spending the majority of his career with the Arizona Diamondbacks after debuting with the Miami Marlins in 2019.

Micro-betting is rising, but not without risks. Discover MLB’s new $200 pitch-bet limits, why regulators are tightening rules, and what it means for bettors.

ESPN announced more game selections for its 2026 Major League Baseball schedule on Monday, including a Memorial Day matchup between the New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals. The network will air 30 regular-season games under its new deal with MLB,