Lead Story - 5/12/2026

Off-Season Schedule

Here are the steps and deadlines for the pre-2006 off-season (all times MOUNTAIN):

Friday, May 15, 11 AM: Deadline to apply rookie tags, sign guys, and request buyouts using existing salary cap space. League year rolls over to 2006. Real-life 2006 rookies imported.

Friday, May 15, 2 PM: Round 1 of free agency kicks off

Monday, May 18, 10 AM: Deadline to claim 1 real-life 2006 rookie who played for your team. Ranking for rookie draft begins.

Tuesday, May 19, 10 AM: 2-round slow draft kicks off

Friday, May 22, 10 AM: Deadline to submit bids for round 1 of free agency

After Rookie Draft (after June 8): deadline to submit bids for round 2 of free agency

After Rookie Draft (after June 8): Deadline to request contract buyouts

After Rookie Draft (after June 8): Opening Day 2006!

After Rookie Draft: Deadline to request position changes

5/11/2026

2005 Player Awards

Cy Young: Seferino Soto, Angels & Kip Wells, Pirates
MVP: Peanut Williams, Orioles & Juan Encarnacion, Pirates
Rookie of the Year: Juan Padilla, Tigers & Chase Utley, Phillies
Rolaids Relief Man: Jimmy Barndollar, Royals & Ugueth Urbina, Blue Jays; Felix Heredia, Giants

Gold Glove:
Catcher: Ivan Rodriguez, Rangers & Nick Trzesniak, Diamondbacks
First Base: Javy Lopez, Orioles & Lyle Overbay, Padres
Second Base: Brett Boone, Mariners & Chase Utley, Phillies
Third Base: Troy Glaus, Angels & Adrian Beltre, Dodgers
Shortstop: Rodney Choy Foo, Twins & Deivi Cruz, Braves
Outfield: Andruw Jones, Braves & Bobby Abreu, Royals
Outfield: Magglio Ordonez, White Sox & Nook Logan, Expos
Outfield: Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners & Lenny Dykstra, Cardinals

Silver Slugger:
Catcher: Jose Rijo-Berger, Angels & Jeff Winchester, Giants
First Base: Richie Sexson, Royals & Craig Wilson, Pirates
Second Base: Stubby Clapp, Cubs & Ryan Stromsborg, Twins
Third Base: Marques Tuiasosopo, Twins & Johnnie Thibodeaux, Mets
Shortstop: Alex Rodriguez, Mariners & Juan Uribe, Rockies
Outfield: Richard Hidalgo, Twins & Juan Encarnacion, Pirates
Outfield: Juan Piniella, Rangers & Adam Dunn, Phillies
Outfield: Shannon Stewart, Mariners & Javon Walker, Expos
Designated Hitter: Sammy Sosa, White Sox & Erubiel Durazo, Diamondbacks

Woodard blanks Minnesota with 4-0 shutout

Minnesota is hoping not to see Steve Woodard again for a long while. Woodard went the distance, leading Pittsburgh to a 4-0 victory. | Box

Stromsborg powers Twins to win over Pirates

Ryan Stromsborg blasted 2 homers, lifting the Twins to a 9-5 win over Pittsburgh. Fernando Seguignol knocked home 4 runs for the Twins. | Box

Pirates ride Woodard to victory over Twins

Steve Woodard was brilliant last night, allowing just 3 hits over 8 innings, leading the Pirates to a 4-3 win over the Twins. | Box

Seguignol powers Twins to win over Royals

Fernando Seguignol blasted 2 homers, lifting the Twins to a 11-2 win over Kansas City. Jared Abruzzo hit 2 homers in the game for the Twins. | Box

Seguignol blasts off, leads Twins to win

Fernando Seguignol blasted 3 homers, lifting the Twins to a 11-6 win over Kansas City. | Box

5/11/2026

2006 Draft Order

This year's draft is two rounds. The list below does not show traded picks.

1. Expos 2. Red Sox 3. Tigers 4. Devil Rays 5. A's 6. Dodgers 7. Mets 8. Yankees 9. Brewers 10. Giants 11. Cubs 12. Blue Jays 13. Padres 14. White Sox 15. Rockies 16. Rangers 17. Marlins 18. Indians 19. Astros 20. Orioles 21. Phillies 22. Braves 23. Mariners 24. Cardinals 25. Reds 26. Diamondbacks 27. Royals 28. Twins 29. Angels 30. Pirates

4/28/2026

Traded Draft Picks

2006:
A's 2nd to Expos
Giants 2nd to Expos
Brewers 2nd to Giants
Giants 1st to Brewers
Angels 1st to Brewers

2007:

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