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Reports: Cardinals trading RHP Sonny Gray to Red Sox
The St. Louis Cardinals are trading All-Star right-hander Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.,Gray, 36, has agreed to waive his no-trade clause to accommodate the deal. Initial reports did not include the return for St. Louis.,Gray finished 14-8 with a 4.28 ERA and o...
Shohei Ohtani set to play for champion Japan again in WBC
Shohei Ohtani, a two-time World Series champion, will attempt to add a second World Baseball Classic title to his haul when he competes for the defending champion Japanese team again next year.,The 31-year-old two-way superstar made the announcement Monday on social media that he would again partici...
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner hints at lower payroll in ‘26
The New York Yankees last won the World Series 16 years ago, and while owner Hal Steinbrenner maintains his club is still "championship or bust," he would not mind spending a little less money on payroll next season.,Steinbrenner fielded questions from reporters during a video conference call Monday...
Rockies remove interim tag, hire manager Warren Schaeffer
The Colorado Rockies announced the hiring of interim skipper Warren Schaeffer as their full-time manager on Monday, filling the last of the vacancies in Major League Baseball.,Schaeffer, 40, took over in May when Bud Black was fired after a 7-33 start. The Rockies went 36-86 under his watch to finis...
Rangers deal Marcus Semien to Mets for Brandon Nimmo
The New York Mets acquired second baseman Marcus Semien from the Texas Rangers for outfielder Brandon Nimmo and cash considerations, both teams confirmed Monday.,Semien has three seasons remaining on a seven-year, $175 million deal. The 35-year-old missed the final 5 1/2 weeks of the 2025 season due...
Reports: Rangers sending Marcus Semien to Mets for Brandon Nimmo
The New York Mets are acquiring second baseman Marcus Semien from the Texas Rangers for outfielder Brandon Nimmo, multiple outlets reported Sunday night.,Semien has three seasons remaining on a seven-year, $175 million deal. The 35-year-old missed the final 5 1/2 weeks of the 2025 season due to a br...
Reports: Cubs reach 2-year deal with reliever Phil Maton
The Chicago Cubs reached a two-year agreement with right-handed reliever Phil Maton, multiple outlets reported.,The deal includes a club option for a third year, per The Athletic. Financial terms were not immediately available.,Maton, 32, split the 2025 season with the St. Louis Cardinals and Texas ...
Rangers move on from 2023 World Series hero Adolis Garcia, C Jonah Heim
The Texas Rangers parted ways with 2023 World Series hero Adolis Garcia and catcher Jonah Heim on Friday to kickstart a revamping of the franchise.,The Rangers non-tendered both players before Friday's deadline as part of the plan to reduce payroll. The players immediately became free agents.,Garcia...
South Korea's Sung-mun Song posted after 26-homer season
South Korean infielder Sung-mun Song was posted for Major League Baseball free agency on Friday.,The 29-year-old left-handed hitter is available for any team to sign through Dec. 21.,Song batted .315 with a career-high 26 homers, 90 RBIs and 25 steals in 144 games for the Kiwoom Heroes in 2025.,The ...
Yankees re-sign LHP Ryan Yarbrough to 1-year deal
The New York Yankees re-signed versatile left-hander Ryan Yarbrough to a one-year contract on Friday.,Financial terms were not disclosed but multiple reports said the deal for the 33-year-old free agent is worth $2.5 million.,Yarbrough was 3-1 with one save and a 4.36 ERA in 19 appearances (eight st...
Kazuma Okamoto, Kona Takahashi posted for MLB teams
Slugger Kazuma Okamoto and right-hander Kona Takahashi became the latest Japanese stars posted for MLB free agency on Thursday.,Both players can negotiate with teams during a 45-day window that opens Friday at 8 a.m. ET. and closes on Jan. 4 at 5 p.m. ET. If either remains unsigned, he would return ...
Former Mariners, Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson retires
Former Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson announced his retirement on Thursday after seven seasons.,Swanson, 32, spent four seasons with the Mariners (2019-22) before being traded to the Blue Jays on Nov. 16, 2022 in a deal that sent outfielder Teoscar Hernandez to Seattle....
Braves acquire Mauricio Dubon from Astros, sign Raisel Iglesias to 1-year deal
The Atlanta Braves acquired utility player Mauricio Dubon in a trade with the Houston Astros on Wednesday, sending infielder Nick Allen to Houston in the deal.,Dubon, 31, won his second Gold Glove award with the Astros this past season, splitting time between second base, shortstop and the outfield....
Twins, Phillies to meet in 2026 Field of Dreams game
The Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies will play a regular-season game at the Field of Dreams site at Dyersville, Iowa, on Aug. 13, Major League Baseball announced Wednesday.,The contest will be the third played at the iconic location of the 1989 hit movie "Field of Dreams." The Chicago White...
MLB reveals new 3-year rights deal with ESPN, NBC, Netflix
MLB on Wednesday announced a new three-year television deal with ESPN, NBC Universal and Netflix that runs through 2028.,In one of the more significant changes, Sunday Night Baseball now will be carried by NBC instead of ESPN. NBC also will have the rights to the entire wild-card round of the playof...
Pirates Aren't Actually Chasing Kyle Schwarber, They’re Just Feeding Fans Crap
The Pittsburgh Pirates are reportedly interested in free agent slugger Kyle Schwarber, but the timing raises questions as Paul Skenes expresses a desire to pitch for the Yankees....
MLB Faces Potential Work Stoppage Amid Salary Cap Debate
MLB stars shine, but a possible post-2026 work stoppage looms as owners push a salary cap. Competitive balance debate heats up....
Padres icon, Cy Young winner Randy Jones dies at 75
Randy Jones, a left-hander who won the1976 National League Cy Young Award, died Tuesday. He was 75.,The San Diego Padres, his team from 1973-80, announced his death Wednesday.,"With deep sorrow and heavy hearts, the Padres mourn the passing of our beloved left-hander, Randy Jones," a team statement ...
Red Sox DFA 1B Nathaniel Lowe amid several moves
Ahead of the Tuesday deadline to add players to their 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 draft, the Boston Red Sox made a number of moves, including designating first baseman Nathaniel Lowe and right-hander Josh Winckowski for assignment.,Players who were not on 40-man rosters by the dead...
Orioles trade RHP Grayson Rodriguez to Angels for OF Taylor Ward
The Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Angels pulled off the first major trade of the offseason on Tuesday, as the Orioles sent starting right-hander Grayson Rodriguez to the Angels in exchange for outfielder Taylor Ward.,Rodriguez, who turned 26 on Sunday, did not pitch in the 2025 season. He starte...