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Wetzel: Feds are the best hope to police sports betting's wild west

In the end, the fear of being busted is about the only universal deterrent. Prison is a powerful disincentive. ... Continue Reading

What happens next in the Clase-Ortiz pitch-rigging indictments?

Breaking down the details of the indictments, what's next for those involved and what this means for the MLB. ... Continue Reading

A's Kurtz, Braves' Baldwin named rookies of year

Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz was selected the American League Rookie of the Year on Monday night after hitting 36 home runs with 98 RBIs in 117 games, while catcher Drake Baldwin of the Atlanta Braves took home the National League's top honors. ... Continue Reading

Cubs mainstay Hendricks retiring after 12 years

Longtime Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks is retiring after 12 years, 11 of which came with Chicago. ... Continue Reading

Stammen, 'elite competitor,' set to manage Padres

The Kansas City Royals added some outfield depth on Monday, acquiring Kameron Misner, 27, from the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday, a veteran who started 57 and appeared in 71 games last season, hitting .213 with five homers and 22 RBIs in 217 plate appearances. ... Continue Reading

Bochy returns to Giants in special adviser role

Bruce Bochy and the Giants are reuniting after all, with the club's beloved former manager taking on a special adviser role on both the baseball and business sides following 28 seasons on the dugout's top step. ... Continue Reading

Royals acquire OF Misner, 27, in deal with Rays

The Kansas City Royals added some outfield depth on Monday, acquiring Kameron Misner, 27, from the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday, a veteran who started 57 and appeared in 71 games last season, hitting .213 with five homers and 22 RBIs in 217 plate appearances. ... Continue Reading

Ortiz bail set at $500K in pitch-rigging case

Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz appeared in federal court Monday on charges accusing him and teammate Emmanuel Clase of taking bribes to help associates in their native Dominican Republic win prop bets placed on pitches they threw. ... Continue Reading

MLB, sportsbooks agree to limit on pitch bets

Prominent U.S. sportsbooks are establishing a betting limit on baseball wagers centered on individual pitches in an attempt to decrease manipulation, MLB announced. ... Continue Reading

⚾ All-October team: Stars who ruled the playoffs

From playoff breakouts to World Series heroes, here's a full squad of players who shined brightest under the postseason lights. ... Continue Reading

Passan's perfect move for 21 MLB teams that could go big this offseason

Who most needs Alex Bregman? Which contender should sign Kyle Tucker? Jeff Passan digs in. ... Continue Reading

MLB Awards Week predictions, results: Kurtz, Baldwin named Rookies of the Year

Baseball's best players and managers of 2025 are collecting their hardware, starting with a pair of rookies from the A's and Braves. ... Continue Reading

Japanese pitcher Imai begins process to join MLB

Tatsuya Imai is set to be the next Japanese pitcher to move to a MLB team. His current club, Seibu Lions, said Monday it would begin the process of making Imai available. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Japanese home run king Murakami posts

Japanese star third baseman Munetaka Murakami, who owns the single-season home run record for a Japanese player in Nippon Professional Baseball, is entering the posting system for MLB teams, sources told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Bond for Ortiz set at $500K for pitch rigging

Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz appeared in federal court Monday on charges accusing him and teammate Emmanuel Clase of taking bribes to help associates in their native Dominican Republic win prop bets placed on pitches they threw. ... Continue Reading