Major League Baseball

Sources: Japanese home run king Murakami posts

Japanese star third baseman Munetaka Murakami, who owns the single-season home run record for a Japanese player in Nippon Professional Baseball, is entering the posting system for MLB teams, sources told ESPN.

Sources: OF Tucker among 13 to get $22M offer

Kyle Tucker (Cubs) and Kyle Schwarber (Phillies) headline the 13 players who were tendered the $22.025 million qualifying offer, sources told ESPN.

DePodesta to run Rockies' baseball operations

The Rockies have hired Paul DePodesta to run their baseball operations department, turning to the longtime executive to overhaul a stagnant organization coming off a 119-loss season.

Mattingly leaves Jays; Schneider to return in '26

Don Mattingly is leaving his role as bench coach of the Blue Jays, while manager John Schneider will return in 2026 after the team exercised his contract option.

Stammen to manage Padres after vetting hopefuls

Former reliever Craig Stammen, who was involved with interviewing managerial candidates for the Padres, was himself hired to the position, replacing Mike Shildt.

Sources: Dodgers pick up $10M option on Muncy

The Dodgers have picked up Max Muncy's $10 million club option and left-handed reliever Alex Vesia's $3.55 million option for next season, sources tell ESPN.

Rays decline Fairbanks option as closer now FA

The Rays have declined their $11 million option on closer Pete Fairbanks.

M's Polanco a free agent after declining option

Mariners infielder Jorge Polanco is a free agent after declining a $6 million player option for 2026. He will receive a $750,000 buyout.

⚾ Kicking off way-too-early 2026 Power Rankings

Los Angeles just won the 2025 World Series -- and we're already looking ahead to next year. Where does your favorite team fall?