MLB

Jones, Padres' first Cy Young winner, dies at 75

Randy Jones, the left-hander who won the Cy Young Award with the San Diego Padres in 1976 during a 10-year major league career, has died. He was 75. ... Continue Reading

Mets hire Justin Willard as new pitching coach

The Mets filled out the rest of their coaching staff on Wednesday, including hiring Justin Willard as pitching coach. ... Continue Reading

ESPN, MLB reach new 3-year media rights deal

ESPN and Major League Baseball have a reworked deal that includes out-of-market streaming rights. ... Continue Reading

↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves

We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades. ... Continue Reading

O's acquire Ward from Angels for RHP Rodriguez

The Orioles acquired Taylor Ward from the Angels for right-hander Grayson Rodriguez. ... Continue Reading

Morin says he, Skaggs secretive about drug use

Mike Morin, a former Angels teammate of Tyler Skaggs, testified that he, Skaggs and the team employee who provided them with illicit pills, Eric Kay, were secretive about their drug use and that the team was not responsible for what they did. ... Continue Reading

Busy Red Sox trade lefty Murphy to White Sox

The White Sox acquired left-hander Chris Murphy in a trade with the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. ... Continue Reading

Grisham, Torres, Imanaga, Woodruff accept QOs

Trent Grisham, Gleyber Torres, Shota Imanaga and Brandon Woodruff all accepted the $22.025 million qualifying offers, electing to remain with their clubs for next season instead of entering free agency. ... Continue Reading

Teams have until Jan. 2 to sign Japan RHP Imai

Right-hander Tatsuya Imai is entering Major League Baseball's posting system and will be available to teams to sign as a free agent from Wednesday through Jan. 2. ... Continue Reading

MLB 'reclamation' candidates: Six free agents who could bounce back with new teams

Which veterans could revitalize their careers by returning to their previous -- better -- form in 2026? ... Continue Reading

Who are the favorites for Tucker? Which teams will go all-in this winter? Jeff Passan's ultimate MLB offseason preview

From the big-name signing to the could-be trade, Passan breaks down the winter to come. ... Continue Reading

Dog days: Naylor says M's pooch eased arrival

Josh Naylor has a new five-year, $92.5 million contract with the Mariners, but says the presence of clubhouse dog Tucker helped him feel at home after being traded to Seattle at the deadline. ... Continue Reading

Montas cut by Mets with $17M left on contract

Frankie Montas was designated for assignment by the Mets, who owe the injured right-hander $17 million for the final season of a $34 million, two-year contract. ... Continue Reading

Twins acquire reliever Orze in trade with Rays

The Twins took a small step toward rebuilding their bullpen by acquiring reliever Eric Orze in a trade with the Rays for minor league pitcher Jacob Kisting. ... Continue Reading

How a baseball behemoth plans to get ... better? 3 offseason questions as Dodgers eye three-peat

L.A.'s blueprint to bolster a two-time defending champion will be among MLB's biggest stories this winter. ... Continue Reading