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Nov 13, 2025

Padres to explore options, including sale of team
Padres chairman John Seidler on Thursday said his family is in the process of exploring "strategic options" for the franchise, including selling the team.

ESPN MLB
Nov 13, 2025

MLB Awards Week predictions, results: Who will win MVP Awards tonight?
Baseball's best are collecting their hardware this week. Tonight, the grandest awards are handed out.

ESPN MLB
Nov 13, 2025

MLB Awards Week predictions, results: Who will win MVP tonight?
Baseball's best are collecting their hardware this week. Tonight, the grandest awards are handed out.

ESPN MLB
Nov 13, 2025

Skenes denies Yankees report, focused on Pirates
Paul Skenes, while accepting the NL Cy Young Award, pushed back against a report that he has told teammates he is eager to move on from the Pirates.

ESPN MLB
Nov 13, 2025

Should Judge or Raleigh win AL MVP? We weigh every type of debate -- and what it means for this year's race
The way voters see the MVP award has changed throughout MLB history. Here's how it might apply to 2025.

ESPN MLB
Nov 12, 2025

Reds claim Dodgers catcher Rortvedt off waivers
Backup catcher Ben Rortvedt was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds.

ESPN MLB
Nov 12, 2025

MLB Awards Week predictions, results: Skenes, Skubal earn Cy Young Awards
Baseball's best are collecting their hardware this week. On Wednesday, it was a pair of aces from Pittsburgh and Detroit.

ESPN MLB
Nov 12, 2025

Rays to return to Tropicana in 2026 after repairs
The Rays announced Wednesday that they will return to Tropicana Field in April 2026 after damage caused by Hurricane Milton forced the team to play all of 2025 at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa.

ESPN MLB
Nov 12, 2025

Cashman says Yankees keen to retain Bellinger
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Wednesday the team is "very interested" in bringing back free agent Cody Bellinger after acquiring him in a trade last December.

ESPN MLB
Nov 12, 2025

Schumaker's staff includes 2 former Rangers
Former Rangers players Rod Barajas and Travis Jankowski will be part of the coaching staff for new Texas manager Skip Schumaker.

ESPN MLB
Nov 12, 2025

Skubal gets repeat Cy Young; Skenes unanimous
Tigers ace Tarik Skubal became the first back-to-back Cy Young Award winner since Jacob deGrom (2018-19), while the Pirates' Paul Skenes won his first in the NL.

ESPN MLB
Nov 12, 2025

Boras calls for end to all prop bets in baseball
Scott Boras wants all prop betting in baseball eliminated. "We want the players' integrity never to be questioned," he said Wednesday at the GM meetings.

ESPN MLB
Nov 12, 2025

Guardians' Ortiz pleads not guilty to pitch rigging
Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz pleaded not guilty to charges that he and teammate Emmanuel Clase took bribes to help gamblers win bets placed on pitches they threw.

ESPN MLB
Nov 12, 2025

Better than the Babe? Mays? Bonds? How Ohtani's five-year run compares to MLB legends
The Dodgers' two-way star is on the verge of winning his fourth MVP award in five years. Where does his run rank among the all-time best?

ESPN MLB
Nov 12, 2025

Inside the night the Dodgers became back-to-back World Series champs
After seven games and plenty of drama, the first repeat champions of this century could finally exhale.

ESPN MLB
Nov 12, 2025

MLB Awards Week predictions, results: Will All-Star Game starters Skubal and Skenes win Cy Young awards?
Baseball's best are collecting their hardware this week. Tonight, it's the AL and NL's top pitchers.

ESPN MLB
Nov 12, 2025

What makes Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes the best pitchers on the planet
Here's what separates the Cy Young favorites from other aces, according to those who watch them most.

ESPN MLB
Nov 12, 2025

Best run ever? How Shohei Ohtani's five-year stretch compares to baseball's greats
The Dodgers' two-way star is on the verge of winning his fourth MVP award in five years. Where does his run rank among the all-time best?

ESPN MLB
Nov 12, 2025

Cubs see 'opportunity' to add to pitching staff
Cubs GM Carter Hawkins said the team, fresh off its first playoff appearance in a full season since 2018, will focus on adding to its pitching staff this winter.

ESPN MLB
Nov 11, 2025

Dombrowski has 'good conversation' with Harper
Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said he had a long conversation with star Bryce Harper recently but wouldn't go into specifics about what the two discussed.

ESPN MLB
Nov 11, 2025

DePodesta calls Rockies 'right situation' for return
Newly hired general manager Paul DePodesta called the Rockies the "right situation" for him to return to baseball after a five-year stint in the NFL.

ESPN MLB
Nov 11, 2025

Dodgers' Edman to have ankle surgery next week
Dodgers utility player Tommy Edman will have right ankle surgery next week but could be ready for spring training.

ESPN MLB
Nov 11, 2025

GM: Respect calls, but Pirates not trading Skenes
Pirates GM Ben Cherington said he has regularly received inquiries from clubs regarding Paul Skenes' availability but reiterated that the team will not trade the ace right-hander this offseason.

ESPN MLB
Nov 11, 2025

Cards, Arenado on 'same page' for potential trade
Cardinals president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom indicated the team is ready to move on from third baseman Nolan Arenado and also is exploring trades for pitcher Sonny Gray.

ESPN MLB
Nov 11, 2025

Vogt (AL), Murphy (NL) repeat as Managers of Year
Cleveland's Stephen Vogt won his second straight AL Manager of the Year award and Milwaukee's Pat Murphy repeated for the NL honor.

ESPN MLB
Nov 11, 2025

MLB Awards Week predictions, results: Murphy, Vogt take Manager of the Year awards
Baseball's best are collecting their hardware this week. On Tuesday, Pat Murphy and Stephen Vogt won Manager of the Year.

ESPN MLB
Nov 11, 2025

Court to rule on Rays SS Franco's appeal in Dec.
Wander Franco's attorneys pushed to have the suspended Tampa Bay Rays shortstop's sexual-abuse conviction and sentencing overturned Tuesday.

ESPN MLB
Nov 11, 2025

Mansolino to become Braves' new bench coach
Former Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino will become the Braves' bench coach under new manager Walt Weiss rather than third-base coach.

ESPN MLB
Nov 11, 2025

How MLB stars allegedly traded million-dollar careers for $2,000 payoffs
In the end, the fear of being busted is about the only universal deterrent. Prison is a powerful disincentive.

ESPN MLB
Nov 11, 2025

Wetzel: Feds are the best hope to police sports betting's wild west
In the end, the fear of being busted is about the only universal deterrent. Prison is a powerful disincentive.

ESPN MLB
Nov 11, 2025

Passan's perfect move for 21 MLB teams that could go big this offseason
Who most needs Alex Bregman? Which contender should sign Kyle Tucker? Jeff Passan digs in.

ESPN MLB
Nov 10, 2025

MLB Awards Week predictions, results: Kurtz, Baldwin named Rookies of the Year
Baseball's best players and managers of 2025 are collecting their hardware, starting with a pair of rookies from the A's and Braves.

ESPN MLB
Nov 10, 2025

MLB Awards Week predictions, results: Who will be named Managers of the Year tonight?
Baseball's best are collecting their hardware this week. Next up: the 2025 Managers of the Year.

ESPN MLB
Nov 10, 2025

A's Kurtz, Braves' Baldwin named rookies of year
Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz, one of several notable rookies in the organization, was named the AL Rookie of the Year on Monday night after hitting 36 home runs with 98 RBIs in 117 games, while teammate Jacob Wilson finished second.

ESPN MLB
Nov 10, 2025

What happens next in the Clase-Ortiz pitch-rigging indictments?
Breaking down the details of the indictments, what's next for those involved and what this means for the MLB.

ESPN MLB
Nov 10, 2025

Ortiz bail set at $500K in pitch-rigging case
Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz appeared in federal court Monday on charges accusing him and teammate Emmanuel Clase of taking bribes to help associates in their native Dominican Republic win prop bets placed on pitches they threw.

ESPN MLB
Nov 10, 2025

Bochy returns to Giants in special adviser role
Bruce Bochy and the Giants are reuniting after all, with the club's beloved former manager taking on a special adviser role on both the baseball and business sides following 28 seasons on the dugout's top step.

ESPN MLB
Nov 10, 2025

Stammen, 'elite competitor,' set to manage Padres
The Kansas City Royals added some outfield depth on Monday, acquiring Kameron Misner, 27, from the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday, a veteran who started 57 and appeared in 71 games last season, hitting .213 with five homers and 22 RBIs in 217 plate appearances.

ESPN MLB
Nov 10, 2025

Royals acquire OF Misner, 27, in deal with Rays
The Kansas City Royals added some outfield depth on Monday, acquiring Kameron Misner, 27, from the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday, a veteran who started 57 and appeared in 71 games last season, hitting .213 with five homers and 22 RBIs in 217 plate appearances.

ESPN MLB
Nov 10, 2025

Cubs mainstay Hendricks retiring after 12 years
Longtime Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks is retiring after 12 years, 11 of which came with Chicago.

ESPN MLB
Nov 10, 2025

Ortiz bail set at $500K in pitch rigging case
Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz appeared in federal court Monday on charges accusing him and teammate Emmanuel Clase of taking bribes to help associates in their native Dominican Republic win prop bets placed on pitches they threw.

ESPN MLB
Nov 10, 2025

MLB, sportsbooks agree to limit on pitch bets
Prominent U.S. sportsbooks are establishing a betting limit on baseball wagers centered on individual pitches in an attempt to decrease manipulation, MLB announced.

ESPN MLB
Nov 10, 2025

Bochy returns to Giants in special advisor role
Bruce Bochy and the Giants are reuniting after all, with the club's beloved former manager taking on a special advisor role on both the baseball and business sides following 28 seasons on the dugout's top step.

ESPN MLB
Nov 10, 2025

? All-October team: Stars who ruled the 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 10, 2025

Japanese pitcher Imai begins process to join MLB
Tatsuya Imai is set to be the next Japanese pitcher to move to a MLB team. His current club, Seibu Lions, said Monday it would begin the process of making Imai available.

ESPN MLB
Nov 10, 2025

MLB Awards Week: Predictions and everything you need to know about MVP, Cy Young and more
Baseball's best players and managers of 2025 collect their hardware this week -- starting tonight with the Rookies of the Year.

ESPN MLB
Nov 09, 2025

Guardians' Clase, Ortiz indicted for pitch rigging
Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted on a host of charges related to a scheme to rig bets on pitches thrown in MLB games. Ortiz is in custody.

ESPN MLB
Nov 07, 2025

Dodgers' Vesia says baby daughter died Oct. 26
Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia, who missed the World Series because of what the team said at the time was a "deeply personal family matter," said Friday his daughter, Sterling, died Oct. 26.

ESPN MLB
Nov 07, 2025

Mansolino joins Braves as new third-base coach
Former Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino was hired Friday as third-base coach of the Braves under new manager Walt Weiss.

ESPN MLB
Nov 07, 2025

Mansolino joins Braves as new third base coach
Former Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino was hired Friday as third base coach of the Braves under new manager Walt Weiss.

ESPN MLB
Nov 07, 2025

Former MLB star Strawberry pardoned by Trump
President Donald Trump has pardoned former MLB great Darryl Strawberry, the 1983 NL Rookie of the Year and an eight-time All-Star, of tax evasion and drug charges dating back to the latter part of his playing career.

ESPN MLB
Nov 07, 2025

Miller among 34 Super 2s eligible for arbitration
San Diego reliever Mason Miller, Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto and Kansas City third baseman Maikel Garcia are among 34 players with two to three years of service time who are eligible for salary arbitration.

ESPN MLB
Nov 07, 2025

Prince Harry apologizes to Canada for Dodgers cap
Prince Harry went to Toronto for events marking the end of World War I and found himself on an apology tour for offending Canadians.

ESPN MLB
Nov 07, 2025

DePodesta to run Rockies' baseball operations
The Rockies have hired Paul DePodesta to run their baseball operations department, turning to the longtime executive to overhaul a stagnant organization coming off a 119-loss season.

ESPN MLB
Nov 07, 2025

Sources: Japanese home run king Murakami posts
Japanese star third baseman Munetaka Murakami, who owns the single-season home run record for a Japanese player in Nippon Professional Baseball, is entering the posting system for MLB teams, sources told ESPN.

ESPN MLB
Nov 07, 2025

MLB wild-card era awards: Best October players, greatest games, bonkers moments and more
We celebrate the past 30 years of playoff baseball with a look back at some of the most memorable moments since the wild-card era began.

ESPN MLB
Nov 06, 2025

Rays decline Fairbanks option as closer now FA
The Rays have declined their $11 million option on closer Pete Fairbanks.

ESPN MLB
Nov 06, 2025

Sources: OF Tucker among 13 to get $22M offer
Kyle Tucker (Cubs) and Kyle Schwarber (Phillies) headline the 13 players who were tendered the $22.025 million qualifying offer Thursday, sources told ESPN.

ESPN MLB
Nov 06, 2025

Sources: DePodesta to run Rockies' baseball ops
The Rockies are finalizing a deal to hire Paul DePodesta to run their baseball operations department, sources told ESPN, turning to the longtime executive to overhaul a stagnant organization coming off a 119-loss season.

ESPN MLB
Nov 06, 2025

Sources: Dodgers pick up $10M option on Muncy
The Dodgers have picked up Max Muncy's $10 million club option and left-handed reliever Alex Vesia's $3.55 million option for next season, sources tell ESPN.

ESPN MLB
Nov 06, 2025

Mattingly leaves Jays; Schneider to return in '26
Don Mattingly is leaving his role as bench coach of the Blue Jays, while manager John Schneider will return in 2026 after the team exercised his contract option.

ESPN MLB
Nov 06, 2025

Braves opt-in on Albies, decline Johnson, Kinley
The Braves exercised their option on second baseman Ozzie Albies while declining options on pitchers Pierce Johnson and Tyler Kinley.

ESPN MLB
Nov 06, 2025

Stammen to manage Padres after vetting hopefuls
Former reliever Craig Stammen, who was involved with interviewing managerial candidates for the Padres, was himself hired to the position, replacing Mike Shildt.

ESPN MLB
Nov 06, 2025

Cubs decline Turner mutual option, re-sign Rea
Infielder Justin Turner is a free agent after the Cubs declined a $10 million mutual option. Chicago also agreed to terms with right-hander Colin Rea.

ESPN MLB
Nov 06, 2025

M's Polanco a free agent after declining option
Mariners infielder Jorge Polanco is a free agent after declining a $6 million player option for 2026. He will receive a $750,000 buyout.

ESPN MLB
Nov 06, 2025

Dodgers-Jays World Series G7 draws 51M viewers
The Dodgers' 5-4, Game 7 win over the Blue Jays was the most-watched game since Game 7 of the 1991 World Series between the Twins and Braves. 51 million viewers from the U.S., Canada and Japan tuned in to watch the 11-inning finale.

ESPN MLB
Nov 06, 2025

Pads hire ex-reliever Stammen as new manager
The Padres have hired Craig Stammen, a former relief pitcher who retired just three years ago, to a three-year deal as their new manager, replacing Mike Shildt.

ESPN MLB
Nov 06, 2025

Rankings, contract projections for top 50 MLB free agents
Kiley McDaniel breaks down the 2025-26 free agent class (MLB free agency starts at 5 p.m. ET).

ESPN MLB
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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