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Whitmore No. 1 in WPBL draft; Davis No. 10
Kelsie Whitmore was selected by San Francisco with the first pick in the inaugural Women's Pro Baseball League draft, while Mo'ne Davis went to Los Angeles at No. 10.[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]
Mariners to retire Johnson's No. 51 in '26 season
Hall of Fame left-hander Randy Johnson will have his No. 51 retired by the Seattle Mariners during a pregame ceremony on May 2, 2026, the club announced Thursday.[read more]
South Korean 3B Song posted after 26-HR season
South Korean infielder Sung-mun Song is entering MLB's posting system and will be available for teams to sign through Dec. 21.[read more]
↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.[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]
Royals reach 1-year deal with Tigers castoff Lange
The Royals reached one-year agreements with right-handed relief pitchers Alex Lange and James McArthur on Thursday.[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]
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]
Do Don Mattingly and Dale Murphy belong in Cooperstown? Breaking down the contemporary era ballot
What makes a Hall of Famer, anyway? We take a closer look at the eight candidates.[read more]