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Nov 06, 2025

Offseason rumors and buzz: What we're hearing as free agency begins
Will Skubal be dealt? Here's what we're hearing as the 2025-26 hot stove ignites.

ESPN MLB
Nov 06, 2025

Your guide to MLB free agency: Rankings and contract projections for the top 50 free agents
How much will the biggest stars get paid this winter? Kiley McDaniel breaks down the 2025-26 free agent class.

ESPN MLB
Nov 06, 2025

How Clayton Kershaw's legacy will live on with Dodgers
The future Hall of Famer has hung up his spikes, but as L.A.'s dynasty continues, so will his influence.

ESPN MLB
Nov 05, 2025

Ex-Mets coaches join Weiss' new Braves staff
Pitching coach Jeremy Hefner and and first base coach Antoan Richardson were added by the Braves to new manager Walt Weiss' staff.

ESPN MLB
Nov 05, 2025

MLB sets opening date for spring training slate
MLB's spring training schedule will open Feb. 20 with seven games, including the Yankees against the Orioles in Florida, and the Cubs vs. the White Sox in Arizona.

ESPN MLB
Nov 05, 2025

Yankees pick up Hill's option, decline Loaisiga's
The Yankees have exercised left-hander Tim Hill's $3 million club option for next season and declined right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga's $5 million club option, the team announced Wednesday.

ESPN MLB
Nov 05, 2025

Source: Braves keep Sale in fold with $18M option
The Braves have exercised their club option on Chris Sale, who had 165 strikeouts in 125 2/3 innings last season and will make $18 million in 2026, a source told ESPN.

ESPN MLB
Nov 05, 2025

Sources: NYY's pick up Hill's option, nix Loaisiga's
The Yankees are exercising left-hander Tim Hill's $3 million club option for next season and will decline right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga's $5 million club option, sources tell ESPN.

ESPN MLB
Nov 05, 2025

MLB offseason rumors and buzz: What we're hearing as free agency begins
Will Skubal be dealt? Who could sign Schwarber and Tucker? Here's what we're hearing as the 2025-26 hot stove ignites.

ESPN MLB
Nov 05, 2025

How the Blue Jays nearly took down a baseball superpower -- and how it could change MLB
Toronto almost dethroned the mighty Dodgers by prioritizing contact. Will other teams follow the model?

ESPN MLB
Nov 05, 2025

RHP Bieber stays with Blue Jays on $16M option
Pitcher Shane Bieber has opted into his $16 million player option with the Blue Jays for the 2026 season, choosing to forgo free agency.

ESPN MLB
Nov 05, 2025

Early MLB offseason rumors and buzz: Which stars will get traded? Which teams will rule the winter?
Will Skubal be dealt? Who could sign Schwarber and Tucker? Here's what we're hearing as the 2025-26 hot stove ignites.

ESPN MLB
Nov 04, 2025

Source: RHP Bieber staying with Blue Jays in '26
Pitcher Shane Bieber opted into his $16 million player option with the Blue Jays for the 2026 season, choosing to forgo free agency, according to multiple reports.

ESPN MLB
Nov 04, 2025

Perez agrees to 2-year deal to remain with Royals
Catcher Salvador Perez will remain with the Kansas City Royals rather than become a free agent, agreeing Tuesday to a two-year contact.

ESPN MLB
Nov 04, 2025

Shelton: Reflection time post-firing aided Twins hire
Derek Shelton used his sudden free time in the wake of his firing by the Pirates to take the notes that helped him land the manager job in Minnesota.

ESPN MLB
Nov 04, 2025

Auction house collects WS HR balls from dad, son
SCP Auctions has collected two World Series home run baseballs that a father and son say they caught during Game 7 of the World Series.

ESPN MLB
Nov 04, 2025

World Series champions -- again! Game 7 win cements Dodgers' dynasty
The first team to repeat in a quarter century is an MLB behemoth that isn't going away anytime soon.

ESPN MLB
Nov 04, 2025

Sources: Tigers' Flaherty stays put, to make $20M
Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty is not opting out of his $20M contract for 2026, sources told ESPN, and will return to Detroit, where he has played the past two seasons.

ESPN MLB
Nov 04, 2025

Brewers decline '26 options on Hoskins, Quintana
Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins and left-hander Jose Quintana are headed for free agency after Milwaukee declined their 2026 mutual options on Tuesday.

ESPN MLB
Nov 04, 2025

O's introduce Albernaz, push big rebound in '26
New Orioles manager Craig Albernaz is hoping the potential of his roster is still very much there after the team fell to 75 wins and the AL East cellar this season.

ESPN MLB
Nov 04, 2025

Padres vet Darvish out for 2026 after UCL surgery
Padres veteran pitcher Yu Darvish underwent UCL repair surgery on his right elbow and is expected to miss all of the 2026 season.

ESPN MLB
Nov 04, 2025

Sources: Story opts to stay with Red Sox in '26
Veteran shortstop Trevor Story will not opt out of his contract and instead will return to the Boston Red Sox in 2026, sources told ESPN.

ESPN MLB
Nov 04, 2025

Reds, P Thompson agree to one-year, $1.3M deal
The Reds have signed RHP Keegan Thompson, 30, to a one-year deal that will pay him $1.3 million while in the major and $350,000 while in the minors.

ESPN MLB
Nov 04, 2025

Red Sox, OF Duran agree to 1-year, $7.75M deal
The Boston Red Sox have agreed to a one-year, $7.75 million contract with outfielder Jarren Duran to avoid arbitration for a second straight year.

ESPN MLB
Nov 04, 2025

Mariners exercise $7M option on closer Munoz
The Mariners are picking up the $7 million club option on closer Andres Munoz for the 2026 season. He has 60 saves over the past two seasons.

ESPN MLB
Nov 04, 2025

Cubs trade Kittredge back to Orioles for cash
The Cubs have traded reliever Andrew Kittredge back to the Orioles for cash considerations.

ESPN MLB
Nov 04, 2025

Braves focused outside before promoting Weiss
The Braves went league-wide in new manager search before promoting longtime bench coach Walt Weiss.

ESPN MLB
Nov 04, 2025

MLB free agency tracker: 2025-26 offseason trades, moves
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.

ESPN MLB
Nov 04, 2025

? Kicking off way-too-early 2026 Power Rankings
Los Angeles just won the 2025 World Series -- and we're already looking ahead to next year. Where does your favorite team fall?

ESPN MLB
Nov 04, 2025

Sources: ChiSox picking up Robert's $20M option
The White Sox are picking up the $20 million option on center fielder Luis Robert Jr.'s contract for the 2026 season, sources told ESPN.

ESPN MLB
Nov 04, 2025

Sources: Cubs lefty Imanaga set to be free agent
The Cubs and Shota Imanaga both rejected their contract options, making the left-hander a free agent.

ESPN MLB
Nov 04, 2025

Sources: Cubs lefty Imanaga set to free agent
The Cubs and Shota Imanaga both rejected their contract options, making the left-hander a free agent.

ESPN MLB
Nov 04, 2025

MLB All-October team: The stars who ruled the 2025 playoffs
From playoff breakouts to World Series heroes, here's a full squad of players who shined brightest under the postseason lights.

ESPN MLB
Nov 03, 2025

Conte, architect of BALCO scandal, dies at 75
Victor Conte, the architect of a scheme to provide undetectable performance-enhancing drugs to professional athletes, including baseball stars Barry Bonds, Jason Giambi and Olympic track champion Marion Jones decades ago, died Monday. He was 75.

ESPN MLB
Nov 03, 2025

Ohtani, Judge up for consecutive MVP awards
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge were named as finalists for the National League and American League MVP honors, respectively, by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.

ESPN MLB
Nov 03, 2025

Dodgers prance through parade, ponder three-peat
Back in Los Angeles after winning the World Series in Toronto on Saturday, the Dodgers celebrated their second straight championship with a downtown parade on Monday, a day that included a stop at Dodger Stadium with the Commissioner's Trophy in tow.

ESPN MLB
Nov 03, 2025

Braves promote bench coach Weiss to manager
The Braves on Monday hired Walt Weiss, who has been Atlanta's bench coach since 2018, as their new manager to replace Brian Snitker.

ESPN MLB
Nov 03, 2025

Best moments, highlights from Dodgers' World Series parade
The Los Angeles Dodgers are celebrating their second consecutive World Series title in the streets of downtown L.A.

ESPN MLB
Nov 03, 2025

Bregman, Bellinger, Diaz opt for MLB free agency
Alex Bregman, Cody Bellinger and Edwin Diaz are among the more than 140 players so far to have opted out of their contracts and will become free agents.

ESPN MLB
Nov 03, 2025

Marlins name Kapler GM amid front office moves
The Miami Marlins have promoted Gabe Kapler to GM -- the club's sixth GM. Frankie Piliere was also promoted to VP of amateur forecasting and player evaluation and Vinesh Kanthan moved to senior director of baseball operations.

ESPN MLB
Nov 03, 2025

From Kyle Schwarber to Alex Bregman: Best fits for top free agents
Free agency starts at 5 p.m. ET Thursday. Here are some pairings we'd love to see as this winter gets underway.

ESPN MLB
Nov 03, 2025

Delgado, Kent, Sheffield, Valenzuela to Hall ballot
Carlos Delgado, Jeff Kent, Gary Sheffield, Fernando Valenzuela, Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Don Mattingly and Dale Murphy will be on the Hall of Fame contemporary era ballot.

ESPN MLB
Nov 03, 2025

Dodgers-Jays Game 7 most viewed since 2017
Nearly 26 million people watched the Dodgers' dramatic 5-4 Game 7 World Series win over the Blue Jays Saturday night, making it the most-watched Fall Classic game since 2017.

ESPN MLB
Nov 03, 2025

Tucker to Dodgers? A reunion in Philly and Boston? Best fits for top MLB free agents
Free agency starts at 5 p.m. ET on Nov. 6. Here are some pairings we'd love to see as this winter gets underway.

ESPN MLB
Nov 03, 2025

Kurkjian: Greatest World Series ever? No question for Dodgers-Blue Jays
Seven epic games, between two formidable teams? The 2025 World Series showed baseball at its best.

ESPN MLB
Nov 03, 2025

Inside the night the Dodgers became back-to-back World Series champs
After an epic series, the first repeat champions of this century could finally exhale.

ESPN MLB
Nov 02, 2025

Cubs earn major-league-high 3 Gold Glove awards
The Cubs had a major-league-high three Gold Glove winners this year, with Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ian Happ and Nico Hoerner taking home the honor.

ESPN MLB
Nov 02, 2025

??A Will Smith wins WS for sixth straight year
The past six World Series champions have continued an unusual streak: all of them had at least one player named Will Smith.

ESPN MLB
Nov 02, 2025

Inside the night the Dodgers became back-to-back World Series champs -- and Yamamoto became an L.A. legend
After seven games, plenty of extra innings, and a history-making pitching turn, the first repeat champions of this century could finally exhale.

ESPN MLB
Nov 02, 2025

Triple threat: Dodgers favored to win title in '26
The Dodgers opened as the consensus favorite to win another World Series in 2026, with 375 odds at ESPN BET. They are followed by the Yankees, Astros and Phillies.

ESPN MLB
Nov 02, 2025

Offseason questions: What's next for the Blue Jays?
Here's how the winter looks in Toronto -- and in the other towns whose teams lost their final postseason game.

ESPN MLB
Nov 02, 2025

Jays feel sting of defeat as title slips from grasp
Tears abounded in the Blue Jays' locker room following a heartbreaking Game 7 World Series loss characterized by missed opportunities, bad breaks and what-ifs.

ESPN MLB
Nov 02, 2025

Yamamoto seals MVP with epic Game 7 in relief
A day after throwing 96 pitches in a Game 6 win, Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched 2? scoreless innings in relief to help lead the Dodgers to victory in Saturday's Game 7.

ESPN MLB
Nov 02, 2025

World Series champs -- again! Game 7 win cements Dodgers' dynasty
The first team to repeat in a quarter century is an MLB behemoth that isn't going away anytime soon.

ESPN MLB
Nov 02, 2025

?? Social media reacts to Dodgers' WS title
The Dodgers prevailed in one of the greatest World Series Game 7s ever, and the sports world was stoked.

ESPN MLB
Nov 02, 2025

Clement makes history, ends with 30 playoff hits
Though the Blue Jays lost the World Series in Game 7 on Saturday, Toronto infielder Ernie Clement set an MLB record with 30 hits in one postseason, breaking the mark held by Randy Arozarena, who had 29 hits as a rookie with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2020.

ESPN MLB
Nov 02, 2025

Dodgers steal Game 7 late to repeat as champs
The Dodgers enjoyed memorable performances from Miguel Rojas, Will Smith and Yoshinobu Yamamoto as they held off the Blue Jays to repeat as World Series champs.

ESPN MLB
Nov 02, 2025

LeBron James, Joel Embiid headline reactions to Dodgers' World Series win
The Dodgers prevailed in one of the greatest World Series Game 7s ever, and the sports world was stoked.

ESPN MLB
Nov 02, 2025

Offseason questions for eliminated teams: What's next for Blue Jays after World Series defeat
Here's how the winter looks in Toronto -- and in the other towns whose teams lost their final postseason game.

ESPN MLB
Nov 02, 2025

Way-too-early 2026 MLB Power Rankings: Are the Dodgers or Blue Jays No. 1?
Los Angeles just won the 2025 World Series -- and we're already looking ahead to next year. Where does your favorite team fall?

ESPN MLB
Nov 01, 2025

Follow live: Max Muncy cuts into Blue Jays' lead with solo HR
On Saturday, a champion will be crowned. Will it be an L.A. repeat or Toronto's first title in 32 years? We've got it covered.

ESPN MLB
Nov 01, 2025

Jays join Dodgers in wearing Vesia's '51' on caps
Blue Jays relievers have started wearing Alex Vesia's No. 51 on the side of their caps in honor of the Dodgers reliever who is away from the team because of a "deeply personal family matter."

ESPN MLB
Nov 01, 2025

Follow live: Dodgers, Blue Jays battle it out in winner-take-all Game 7
On Saturday, a champion will be crowned. Will it be an L.A. repeat or Toronto's first title in 32 years? We've got it covered.

ESPN MLB
Nov 01, 2025

Dodgers to start Ohtani in G7; Jays go Scherzer
With everything on the line on Saturday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers will start Shohei Ohtani on short rest in Game 7.

ESPN MLB
Nov 01, 2025

A Game 7 in the World Series? Why no other sport can match it
The Dodgers and Blue Jays have graced us with a winner-take-all Fall Classic finale -- something no other sport can match.

ESPN MLB
Nov 01, 2025

Everything you need to know ahead of winner-take-all finale
On Saturday, a champion will be crowned. Will it be an L.A. repeat or Toronto's first title in 32 years?

ESPN MLB
Nov 01, 2025

Passan: Why nothing beats Game 7 of the World Series
The Dodgers and Blue Jays have graced us with a winner-take-all Fall Classic finale -- something no other sport can match.

ESPN MLB
Nov 01, 2025

'He can have a little peace': How Mookie Betts broke his slump in the biggest way
After a 3-for-23 start, Betts finally delivered with the clutch two-run hit that saved the Dodgers' season.

ESPN MLB
Nov 01, 2025

Dodgers survive dramatic ninth to force Game 7
The Dodgers escaped with a Game 6 victory over the Blue Jays on Friday night after a wild ninth inning that included a fortuitous ground-rule double and a stunning game-ending double play.

ESPN MLB
Nov 01, 2025

L.A. plans to start Ohtani in G7; Jays go Scherzer
The Dodgers are learning toward starting Shohei Ohtani on short rest in Game 7 of the World Series, with every pitcher available except Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Toronto will start Max Scherzer, also with nearly everyone available, including Trey Yesavage.

ESPN MLB
Nov 01, 2025

Jays' Barger: 'Bad read' led to game-ending play
Jays right fielder Addison Barger, who was doubled off at second base to end Friday night's Game 6, acknowledged he made a "bad read" off the bat.

ESPN MLB
Nov 01, 2025

2025 World Series: We're going to Game 7! Takeaways as Dodgers save their season
It'll all come down to a winner-take-all finale on Saturday night. Here's how the Dodgers won Game 6.

ESPN MLB
Nov 01, 2025

Yamamoto, bullpen repel Jays to force Game 7
Yoshinobu Yamamoto got his second win over the Blue Jays in a week, and the bullpen held off a late threat to close out a 3-1 win as the Dodgers forced a decisive Game 7.

ESPN MLB
Nov 01, 2025

The unhittable pitch rocking this postseason
It looks like a fastball, until you swing and miss. Here's why the splitter is sweeping baseball.

ESPN MLB
Oct 31, 2025

Follow live: Dodgers retain lead behind Yamamoto's stellar outing
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ESPN MLB
Oct 31, 2025

Tracking MLB offseason manager changes: Braves tab bench coach Weiss to replace Snitker
The offseason carousel has started. Here's who is in, who's out -- and who could be in line to replace them.

ESPN MLB
Oct 31, 2025

Follow live: Blue Jays look to close out World Series in Toronto
Will the Blue Jays turn the Rogers Centre into a house of horrors for the Dodgers? We've got the potential Halloween clincher covered.

ESPN MLB
Oct 31, 2025

Jays' Springer back; Betts at cleanup in Game 6
George Springer will be the Blue Jays' leadoff hitter for Game 6 after missing the past two games, while the Dodgers are moving Mookie Betts to the cleanup hitter spot.

ESPN MLB
Oct 31, 2025

'You can't hit it': Why one dominant pitch could decide this World Series
It looks like a fastball, until you swing and miss. Here's why the splitter is sweeping baseball.

ESPN MLB
Oct 31, 2025

World Series check-in: Will Blue Jays or Dodgers win, MVP so far and more
Game 6 (and maybe 7) is on tap for the Blue Jays and Dodgers. Here's the blueprint for a title.

ESPN MLB
Oct 31, 2025

Pitching coach Maddux leaves Rangers for Angels
Texas Rangers pitching coach Mike Maddux is leaving the organization and will take up the same role in Anaheim for the Los Angeles Angels.

ESPN MLB
Oct 31, 2025

The unhittable pitch rocking this MLB postseason -- and the aces who will be throwing it in World Series Game 6
It looks like a fastball, until you swing and miss. Here's why the splitter is sweeping baseball.

ESPN MLB
Oct 31, 2025

Back to Toronto! Here's what each team needs to do to win it
Game 6 (and maybe 7) is on tap for the Blue Jays and Dodgers. Here's the blueprint for a title.

ESPN MLB
Oct 31, 2025

Nats hire Butera, youngest manager in decades
The Nationals have hired 33-year-old Blake Butera as their new manager, making him the youngest skipper in the major leagues in more than half a century.

ESPN MLB
Oct 31, 2025

From backs to the wall to back-to-back? The dynasty Yankees give their advice to the Dodgers
What does it take to overcome the odds and repeat as champions? Buster Olney asked the last group of guys to do it.

ESPN MLB
Oct 30, 2025

Ohtani roles for potential G7 include opener, OF
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts will consider using Shohei Ohtani as an opener or even as an outfielder in a potential Game 7 against the Blue Jays.

ESPN MLB
Oct 30, 2025

Jays' win was 2nd-most viewed Game 4 since '18
The Blue Jays' 6-2 victory over the Dodgers in Game 4 of the World Series averaged 14.81 million viewers and was the most-watched Game 4 since 2018.

ESPN MLB
Oct 30, 2025

Jays hopeful injured Springer will play Game 6
Blue Jays manager John Schneider says injured designated hitter George Springer is on track to play in Game 6 of the World Series.

ESPN MLB
Oct 30, 2025

Vitello embracing Giants 'challenge' as he goes pro
Tony Vitello fully recognizes he is a most unconventional call-up to Major League Baseball, making the leap from the college coaching ranks at Tennessee to the San Francisco Giants while bypassing the minor league farm system.

ESPN MLB
Oct 30, 2025

Blue Jays favorites for championship, but Dodgers are Game 6 favorites
Odds for the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Toronto Blue Jays World Series result and World Series MVP voting.

ESPN MLB
Oct 30, 2025

Betting buzz: How the Blue Jays are a win away from saving U.S. sportsbooks
The Toronto Blue Jays are one win away from winning the World Series, a win for American sportsbooks.

ESPN MLB
Oct 30, 2025

?? WS guarantee: These two players get a ring
Pitcher José Ureña and infielder Buddy Kennedy each had stints on both the Dodgers' and Blue Jays' major league rosters this season.

ESPN MLB
Oct 30, 2025

Twins hire Shelton 5 months after Pirates ouster
The Twins have hired former Pirates skipper Derek Shelton to be their new manager.

ESPN MLB
Oct 30, 2025

Sources: Nats near deal to hire Butera as skipper
The Nationals are finalizing a deal to hire 33-year old Blake Butera as their new manager, sources told ESPN, which will make him the youngest skipper hired to the position in the major leagues in more than half a century.

ESPN MLB
Oct 30, 2025

Sources: Nats near hire of Butera, 33, as skipper
The Nationals are finalizing a deal to hire 33-year old Blake Butera as their new manager, sources told ESPN, which will make him the youngest skipper hired to the position in the major leagues in more than half a century.

ESPN MLB
Oct 30, 2025

Sources: Feds eye MLBPA venture over spending
Players Way was cited in an anonymous whistleblower complaint last November that triggered an ongoing criminal investigation by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Brooklyn.

ESPN MLB
Oct 30, 2025

How Trey Yesavage met the moment and pushed the Dodgers to the brink
Six months after making his pro debut, Toronto's rookie shut down L.A. in a World Series start for the ages.

ESPN MLB
Oct 30, 2025

'We've got to figure something out': Dodgers must start hitting -- or this World Series is over
A lineup full of All-Stars has looked off all postseason long -- and especially in the Fall Classic. Can L.A. fix it before it's too late?

ESPN MLB
Oct 30, 2025

How Yesavage met the moment and pushed the Dodgers to the brink
Six months after making his pro debut, Toronto's unflappable rookie shut down L.A.'s lineup and quieted a sold-out Dodger Stadium in a World Series start for the ages.

ESPN MLB
Oct 30, 2025

Report: Nats' Cairo won't receive permanent gig
Nationals interim manager Miguel Cairo, who replaced Dave Martinez after he was fired, will not receive the permanent post, according to the Associated Press.

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