Major League Baseball

Rays' home can't be fixed in time for '25 season

The city of St. Petersburg said damage from Hurricane Milton to Tropicana Field can be fixed for $55.7M but the stadium won't be ready until the 2026 season.

Franco faces weapons charges after altercation

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco will face charges of illegal use and possession of a firearm, public prosecutors said Tuesday.

Busy Angels, d'Arnaud reach two-year, $12M deal

Catcher Travis d'Arnaud, who had 15 homers and 48 RBIs for the Braves last season, has agreed to a 2-year, $12 million deal to be Logan O'Hoppe's backup with the Angels.

Ohtani a finalist for NL MVP; Judge, Soto vie in AL

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is a finalist for his first NL MVP award -- after twice winning the AL honor -- and is joined among the top three by Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor and Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte.

Diamondbacks tab Phils' Kaplan as pitching coach

Brian Kaplan, who spent the past three seasons with the Phillies, has been hired by the Diamondbacks to replace Brent Strom as the team's pitching coach.

Boone to join Yankees group meeting with Soto

Aaron Boone will be part of the contingent meeting with Juan Soto in California next week.

Twins name Falvey prez amid leadership moves

The Twins will promote Derek Falvey to president of baseball and business operations and Jeremy Zoll to GM as part of a front office succession plan initiated by current club president Dave St. Peter's move into a strategic adviser role.

Marlins hire Dodgers' McCullough to be manager

The Marlins have hired Dodgers first-base coach Clayton McCullough as their new manager after the 44-year-old spent the past four seasons on Dave Roberts' staff.

Offseason: Free agency and trade grades

Whether it's a free agent deal that changes the course of a team's future or a blockbuster trade that rocks MLB, our experts weigh in.