Reds claim ex-Jays RHP Schultz off waivers from Nationals
The Cincinnati Reds made a pair of waiver claims on Monday. The team grabbed righties Duncan Davitt and Paxton Schultz from the San Francisco Giants and Washington Nationals, respectively.
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Baker, Bochy, Piniella headline Baseball Hall of Fame contemporary ballot
Dusty Baker, Bruce Bochy, Joe Maddon and Lou Piniella are among the retired baseball managers up for Hall of Fame consideration on the contemporary era ballot.
Hitters the Blue Jays could target in free agency
The Blue Jays scored the fewest runs in MLB this past season and will likely have a bat atop their free agent shopping list. Here are some players that could be a fit as free agency open.
Report: Cubs decline $7.5M option for pitcher Rea
The Cubs have declined a $7.5 million contract option on pitcher Colin Rea for next season, sources said.
Trial begins for Guardians’ Clase, Ortiz in pitch-rigging case
The trial of two major league baseball pitchers accused of rigging pitches in a betting scheme begins Monday in federal court in Brooklyn.
Latest buzz on Skubal, others as free agency opens on Monday
Who could land Tarik Skubal? Which ace could be traded? Here's the latest as the hot stove ignites.
Japanese players Sato, Taira, and Itoh enter MLB posting system
Infielder Teruaki Sato of the Central League’s Hanshin Tigers and right-handers Kaima Taira of the Saitama Seibu Lions and Hiromi Itoh of the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in the Pacific League are entering Major League Baseball’s posting system and will be available to teams to sign as a free agent from Monday until Dec. 16.
Right-hander Whitlock’s $8.25 million exercised by Red Sox
Pitcher Garrett Whitlock’s $8.25 million option for 2027 was exercised Sunday by the Boston Red Sox, preventing the pitcher from becoming a free agent.
AL champion Rays pick up $20 million option on ace pitcher Rasmussen for 2027
The AL champion Tampa Bay Rays exercised their $20 million option Saturday on ace pitcher Drew Rasmussen. Tampa Bay picked up the 2027 club option on Rasmussen’s contract rather than pay him a $500,000 buyout. The two-time All-Star can become a free agent after next season.
Dodgers executive Wolfe to retire at year’s end, shifting to an advisory role
Los Angeles Dodgers executive Bob Wolfe is retiring at the end of the year after 14 years as executive vice president.
Rangers’ Pederson, Higashioka and Junis decline mutual options
Designated hitter Joc Pederson, catcher Kyle Higashioka and right-hander Jakob Junis declined their mutual options with the Texas Rangers, the team said Saturday.
Uecker magic was in air during Brewers' World Series parade
A legend and a long time coming. Here's how the voice of a state resonated throughout a citywide celebration.
Japanese right-handed pitcher Taira set to move to Major League Baseball
Japanese right-hander Kaima Taira wants to move to Major League Baseball.
Astros hire Flores as new general manager
The Astros on Friday hired Cardinals exec Randy Flores as their new general manager.
Marlins exercise option on RHP Alcantara; King, Gray among 14 MLB players to become free agents
Sandy Alcantara was blocked from becoming a free agent by the Miami Marlins, while Michael King went on the market Friday and Bo Bichette decided to keep his contract with the New York Mets.
Hurdle bids farewell to Rockies after 20-plus seasons
Former Rockies manager Clint Hurdle on Friday bid farewell to the organization that he's been a part of for two stints totaling 20-plus seasons.
Report: Bichette to exercise $42M option to stay with Mets
Bo Bichette will exercise his $42 million player option to remain with the New York Mets next season, a source confirmed to ESPN on Friday.
Blue Jays clear 40-man spot by assigning OF Martin to Triple-A Buffalo
The Toronto Blue Jays have opened up a spot on their 40-player roster by assigning outfielder Rudy Martin Jr. to Triple-A Buffalo, it was announced Friday. Martin cleared waivers as part of the transaction.
Brewers fans to flood Milwaukee streets for a long-awaited World Series victory parade
Brewers fans were lining the streets of Milwaukee early Friday morning, with thousands expected for a parade celebrating the franchise’s first World Series title.
Baseball heads into an off-season of uncertainty
The business structure of the game is likely to change as the players and owners try to negotiate a new Collective Bargaining Agreement, Steve Phillips writes.
Skubal to the Cubs? Suzuki to the Jays? Best fits for top free agents
Free agency starts at 5 p.m. ET on Nov. 2. Here are some pairings we'd love to see as this winter gets underway.
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