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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

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

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

Team USA adds Crow-Armstrong, Carroll for WBC

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and Diamondbacks right fielder Corbin Carroll were the latest players added to Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. ... 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

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

Sources: Yanks, lefty Yarbrough reach 1-year deal

The Yankees, in the market for rotation and bullpen depth, have reached an agreement to re-sign left-hander Ryan Yarbrough to a one-year deal, sources told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

⚾ Free agency: Passan's perfect offseason moves

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

Congress wants MLB answers on betting scandal

Members of Congress are asking MLB for answers about the alleged betting scheme that led to the recent indictments of two Guardians pitchers. ... Continue Reading

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

Sources: Naylor, Mariners reunite on 5-year deal

First baseman Josh Naylor and the Mariners are in agreement on a five-year contract, sources told ESPN, reuniting one of the best free agent bats available with the team that made re-signing him its top offseason priority. ... Continue Reading

Hernandez has surgery after Dodgers' title run

Free agent utility man Enrique Hernandez had elbow surgery Friday for an injury he played through during the Dodgers' World Series-winning run. ... Continue Reading

Padres re-sign Hart on $1M deal with 2027 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

Dodgers' Ohtani becomes 4-time unanimous MVP

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani won his fourth MVP in five seasons, all of them in unanimous fashion, beating out the Phillies' Kyle Schwarber and the Mets' Juan Soto for the 2025 NL award. ... Continue Reading

Skenes denies Yankees report, focused on Pirates

Paul Skenes, while accepting the NL Cy Young Award, pushed back against a report that he has told teammates he is eager to move on from the Pirates. ... Continue Reading