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Shohei Ohtani underwent arthroscopic surgery on Tuesday to address a labrum tear in his left shoulder. This injury, which occurred during Game 2 of the World Series on October 26, happened when Ohtani dislocated his…

The posting of Roki Sasaki by Japan’s Chiba Lotte Marines marks a significant development in baseball as the young pitcher, renowned for his 100 mph fastball and devastating splitter, becomes available for MLB teams. David…

Almost every MLB team will consider trying to sign Juan Soto in free agency, but only a few have a real shot at landing him. A new team is being talked about as a serious…

Juan Soto made it clear that he enjoyed playing for the New York Yankees this past season, but it was always expected that he would reach free agency this fall and try to reset the…

Free agent outfielder Juan Soto has meetings lined up with four teams this week in California, ESPN reported on Tuesday. The 26-year-old had a strong 2024 season with the New York Yankees, hitting .288 with…

The Minnesota Twins announced on Tuesday that Derek Falvey will take over as the team’s president of both baseball and business operations, replacing Dave St. Peter. St. Peter, 57, will move from president and CEO…

The Los Angeles Angels signed catcher Travis d’Arnaud to a two-year, $12 million contract on Tuesday. d’Arnaud, who was the Braves’ starting catcher, became a free agent this offseason after Atlanta decided not to pick…

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is facing charges for the illegal use and possession of a firearm after an incident on Sunday in the Dominican Republic, according to ESPN on Tuesday. Authorities reportedly detained…

A detailed assessment of the hurricane damage to Tropicana Field has concluded that the Tampa Bay Rays’ home stadium is structurally sound and can be repaired for about $55.7 million in time for the 2026…

Catcher Travis d’Arnaud has agreed to a two-year, $12 million contract to join the Los Angeles Angels as a veteran backup for Logan O’Hoppe. The Angels made the announcement on Tuesday, adding their third veteran…

Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro is one of six finalists for Manager of the Year, announced on Monday, after leading the team to a remarkable 30-game improvement in 2024. Quatraro, 50, guided the Royals…

Paul Skenes is officially one of the finalists for the National League Rookie of the Year award, while two New York Yankees players are among the three finalists in the American League. The three finalists…

Leading a league in wins, ERA, and strikeouts is often a good way to win a Cy Young Award, and this year’s finalists show just that. Chris Sale of the Atlanta Braves and Tarik Skubal…

Yankees manager Aaron Boone is somewhat bothered by the criticism of his team’s defense from Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly. He defended New York’s fielding after their mistakes and mental errors in the World…

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who is waiting for his trial in a sexual abuse case, was arrested after being involved in an armed fight in the Dominican Republic, according to police on Monday.…

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is a finalist for his first National League MVP award after winning the American League MVP twice. He is joined in the top three for NL voting by New…

The National Baseball Hall of Fame has released its Classic Baseball Era ballot for 2025, focusing on players who made significant contributions to baseball before 1980, including stars from the Negro Leagues and pre-Negro Leagues.…

The Kansas City Royals have reportedly signed right-handed pitcher Michael Wacha to a new three-year contract worth $51 million, which includes a club option for the 2028 season. Wacha’s deal is structured to pay him…

The Oakland Athletics, now simply referred to as the “Athletics” or “A’s,” are set to play the 2025 season in Sacramento at the minor-league Sutter Health Park. The franchise officially removed “Oakland” from its name,…

The Miami Marlins are hiring Clayton McCullough, who was the Los Angeles Dodgers’ first-base coach, as their new manager, according to a source familiar with the decision who spoke to The Associated Press. The source…