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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 Tuesday 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

Twins acquire reliever Orze in trade with Rays

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

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

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

Montas cut by the Mets with $17M left on deal

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

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

✍ Grading bold season predictions for all teams

It's time to see if what we said about each club going into the season was accurate or not -- and what it means for 2026. ... Continue Reading

Offseason grades: Mariners re-sign Naylor in winter's first big move

We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade. ... Continue Reading

Skaggs' mom: Angels never asked about addiction

Debbie Hetman, the mother of Tyler Skaggs, said she didn't know whether her son informed the Angels of his drug addiction but added that she was never asked. ... Continue Reading

Nats' Butera got job same day he became father

Blake Butera earned two titles at the same time as his first child was born the same day the Nationals hired the 33-year-old to be the team's new manager. ... Continue Reading

Hamels, Braun, Kemp among 12 new to HOF ballot

Cole Hamels, Ryan Braun and Matt Kemp are among 12 newcomers on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot released Monday, and Carlos Beltrán heads 15 holdovers after falling 19 votes shy in 2025 balloting. ... Continue Reading

Padres re-sign Hart on 1-year deal with '27 option

Left-hander Kyle Hart, a star in the Korean Baseball Organization, is staying with the San Diego Padres, agreeing Monday to a one-year contract that includes a club option for 2027. ... Continue Reading

1B Naylor, Mariners reunite on five-year deal

First baseman Josh Naylor has signed a five-year contract to return to the Seattle Mariners, the team announced Monday, reuniting one of the best free agent bats available with the team that made re-signing him its top offseason priority. ... Continue Reading