Major League Baseball

St. Pete to spend $22.5M to fix Tropicana Field

The St. Petersburg City Council voted 7-1 to approve $22.5 million to begin the repairs at Tropicana Field, which will start with a membrane roof that must be in place before other work can continue.

Ohtani's walk-off pushes Dodgers to historic 8-0

Shohei Ohtani delivered again, hitting a walk-off home run to beat the Braves in the ninth to make the Dodgers the first reigning champ to begin a season 8-0.

O's expect Henderson to return Friday vs. Royals

Star shortstop Gunnar Henderson is expected to return to the Orioles on Friday at Kansas City.

Death of Gardner's son pinned to carbon monoxide

Carbon monoxide poisoning was the cause of death of the teenage son of former Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, authorities in Costa Rica said.

Agent: D-backs, Marte reach $116.5M extension

Diamondbacks All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte has agreed to a six-year, $116.5 million contract extension which begins this season, his agent told ESPN.

Red Sox, rookie Campbell reach 8-year extension

Rookie second baseman Kristian Campbell and the Red Sox agreed to an eight-year extension through the 2034 season. Sources told ESPN that the deal is worth $60M.

Sources: Padres' Merrill lands $135M extension

The Padres and Jackson Merrill have agreed to a nine-year, $135 million contract extension, sources confirmed to ESPN.

2025 World Series contender tiers

Only one team will win a ring this year. Can anybody beat L.A.? And who will emerge in 2026, 2027, 2028 ...?