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Alyssa Nakken, the first woman to coach in a Major League Baseball game, is leaving the San Francisco Giants to join the Cleveland Guardians. Nakken made history in 2022 when she stepped in as first-base…

The Kansas City Royals traded for second baseman Jonathan India from the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, adding a reliable leadoff hitter and middle infielder to play alongside star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. As part of…

Aaron Judge isn’t concerned if free agent Juan Soto ends up getting a larger contract from the New York Yankees than Judge’s own $360 million, nine-year deal. “It ain’t my money. I really don’t care…

The Texas Rangers have signed right-handed pitchers Dane Dunning and Josh Sborz to one-year contracts before the Friday night deadline for tendering contracts, leaving three players still eligible for salary arbitration. Dunning received a $2.66…

Outfielder Austin Hays, right-handed pitcher Kyle Finnegan — both former All-Stars — and second baseman Brendan Rodgers were among 62 players who became free agents on Friday when their teams did not offer them contracts…

Chris Woodward has been named the Los Angeles Dodgers’ new first base coach, marking his return to manager Dave Roberts’ staff. The Dodgers made the announcement on Friday night. Woodward previously served as the team’s…

Shohei Ohtani is in the early stages of recovery from surgery to fix a torn labrum in his left shoulder, following the Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series win against the New York Yankees last month.…

Shohei Ohtani is expected to win his third MVP award and his first in the National League, while Aaron Judge is likely to claim his second AL MVP when the Baseball Writers’ Association announces its…

Roki Sasaki’s posting is expected to stretch into the 2025 international signing period, according to baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred on Wednesday. This will give teams up to $7,555,500 to sign the highly sought-after Japanese pitcher.…

Following Hurricane Milton, Tampa area politicians will have time to figure out the Rays’ ballpark situation, with no discussions currently about moving the team, according to baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred. “Given the damage in the…

Catcher Jacob Stallings and the Colorado Rockies agreed to a one-year contract worth $2.5 million on Wednesday. The contract includes a $2 million salary for the upcoming season, along with a $2 million mutual option…

Chris Sale was one of the top left-handed pitchers that Tarik Skubal looked up to when he was a teenager. Now, the two will always be connected after both won their first Cy Young Awards…

The Cleveland Guardians traded a member of their strong bullpen on Wednesday, sending right-handed pitcher Eli Morgan to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for minor league outfielder Alfonsin Rosario. Morgan finished last season with a…

Hal Steinbrenner wants to have a relationship with Juan Soto similar to the one he has with Aaron Judge and Gerrit Cole. The owner of the New York Yankees also stressed the team’s commitment to…

The 2025 National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot introduces 14 new candidates alongside 14 holdovers from the 2024 voting. Prominent newcomers include Ichiro Suzuki, Dustin Pedroia, Carlos González, Hanley Ramírez, Félix Hernández, and CC Sabathia.…

Boston Red Sox fans, long accustomed to disappointment during the offseason, may have reason to feel more hopeful this winter. The organization has been reluctant to make big moves in recent years, leading many to…

Paul Skenes, a pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, lived up to all the hype surrounding him, even starting the All-Star Game just two months after his big league debut. Luis Gil, on the other hand,…

After spending several years with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Clayton McCullough learned what it takes to succeed in baseball. Now, after being hired by the Miami Marlins as their 17th manager in franchise history, McCullough…

The 2024-25 MLB offseason is officially underway, with the first trade happening just a day after the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated their World Series win. This marks the start of a busy period as teams…

Pitcher Nick Martinez has decided to accept a $21.05 million qualifying offer from the Cincinnati Reds, choosing to stay with the team instead of entering the free-agent market. Martinez, a 34-year-old right-handed pitcher, was one…

When Cody Bellinger opted into his player option with the Chicago Cubs, the decision sparked some uncertainty about the team’s plans. The Cubs expressed their pleasure at having Bellinger back, but the decision also had…