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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.[read more]
'Shocked' Rodriguez ready for reset with Angels
Grayson Rodriguez was four months into a breakthrough season with the Baltimore Orioles in 2024 before injuries shut him down. They've kept the big right-hander off the major league mound ever since.[read more]
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.[read more]
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.[read more]
Wong, Red Sox agree to 1-year, $1,375,000 deal
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.[read more]
Manfred talks next steps after betting scandal
Commissioner Rob Manfred on Wednesday said MLB did not anticipate any further restrictions on baseball prop bets and that it would cooperate with the Senate's inquiry while the league's own investigation is ongoing.[read more]
Okamoto, Takahashi join NPB stars posted for MLB
Infielder Kazuma Okamoto and pitcher Kona Takahashi are entering MLB's posting system and will be available to sign as free agents from Friday through Jan. 4.[read more]
Braves retain Iglesias, deal for Gold Glover Dubon
The Braves retained veteran closer Raisel Iglesias on a one-year, $16 million deal and acquired two-time Gold Glove winner Mauricio Dubon from the Astros.[read more]
MLB offseason grades: Why Orioles-Angels trade makes a lot of sense ... for one team
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.[read more]
MLB free agency tracker: 2025-26 offseason trades, moves
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.[read more]