Baseball
White Sox add LHP Anthony Kay with $12 million, 2-year contract, AP source says
Anthony Kay is returning to the major leagues, agreeing to a $12 million, two-year contract with the Chicago White Sox.
Paul Skenes receives record $3.4 million in pre-arbitration bonus pool
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes received a record $3,436,343 from this year's pre-arbitration bonus pool, raising his two-year total to $5,588,400 under the initiative to direct more money to top younger players.
Red Sox acquire right-hander Sonny Gray from Cardinals
The Boston Red Sox added 36-year-old right-hander Sonny Gray to their rotation on Tuesday, filling one of their biggest needs by acquiring the three-time All-Star from the St. Louis Cardinals with more than two months left in the offseason.
Rangers agree to trade Semien to Mets for Nimmo
The Texas Rangers and the Mets have agreed on a trade that would send Gold Glove second baseman Marcus Semien to New York in exchange for outfielder Brandon Nimmo.
Former Mets slugger Darryl Strawberry thanks Trump for pardon during sermon at Tulsa church
Former New York Mets great Darryl Strawberry praised Jesus and thanked President Donald Trump for pardoning his past tax evasion and drug charges as he preached Sunday at a Tulsa church.
Connor Wong and Boston Red Sox agree to 1-year deal for $1,375,000
Catcher Connor Wong and the Boston Red Sox agreed Thursday to a one-year deal for $1,375,000, a day ahead of the deadline for teams to offer 2026 contracts to unsigned players on their 40-man rosters.
First baseman Josh Naylor agrees to $92.5 million, 5-year contract with Seattle Mariners
First baseman Josh Naylor and the Seattle Mariners finalized a $92.5 million, five-year contract on Monday.
Three ex-Nationals make Hall of Fame ballot for first time
Cole Hamels, Ryan Braun and Matt Kemp are among 12 newcomers on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot released Monday, and Carlos Beltran heads 15 holdovers after falling 19 votes shy in 2025 balloting.
Dune of Dreams: Baseball league in Dubai begins with novel rules and camels
Emerging from the shimmering heat in the desert outskirts of Dubai is an unfamiliar sight in the Middle East, a baseball field.
Ohtani named unanimous MVP for fourth time as Judge edges Raleigh for third accolade
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani won his fourth MVP award in a unanimous vote for the National League honor and Aaron Judge earned the American League accolade for the third time.
Ohtani is unanimous MVP for 4th time in winning NL honor as Judge edges Raleigh for 3rd AL accolade
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani won his fourth MVP award in a unanimous vote for the National League honor on Thursday and Aaron Judge earned the American League accolade for the third time.
Pirates ace Skenes wins first Cy Young Award as Tigers star Skubal goes back-to-back
Young Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes was a unanimous choice for the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday night, while Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal captured his second straight American League Cy Young Award.
Cleveland Guardians’ pitcher Luis Ortiz pleads not guilty to taking bribes to aid gamblers
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges that he and teammate Emmanuel Clase took bribes to help gamblers win bets placed on pitches they threw.
MLB, sportsbooks cap bets on pitches in response to rigging scandal
Major League Baseball said its authorized gaming operators will cap bets on individual pitches at $200 and exclude them from parlays, a day after two Cleveland Guardians were indicted and accused of rigging pitches at the behest of gamblers.
Tatsuya Imai set to become next Japanese pitcher to move to MLB
Tatsuya Imai is likely to be the next Japanese pitcher to move to a Major League team after his club, Seibu Lions, said Monday it would begin the process of making him available - a process called "posting."
MLB pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz charged with taking bribes to rig pitches for bettors
Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been charged with taking bribes from sports bettors to intentionally throw certain types of pitches, including tossing balls instead of strikes to ensure successful bets.
Trump pardons former Mets great Darryl Strawberry on past tax evasion, drug charges
President Donald Trump has pardoned former New York Mets great Darryl Strawberry on past tax evasion and drug charges, citing the 1983 National League Rookie of the Year's post-career embrace of his Christian faith and longtime sobriety.
Tucker, Bichette, Schwarber to get $22 million qualifying offers from former teams
Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker, Toronto shortstop Bo Bichette and Philadelphia designated hitter Kyle Schwarber were among 13 players who received $22,025,000 qualifying offers from their former teams Thursday as baseball's free agent market opened for negotiations with all clubs.
Padres hire former Nationals reliever Stammen as manager
The San Diego Padres have hired former reliever Craig Stammen to be their manager.
