Major League Baseball

Skenes denies Yankees report, focused on Pirates

Paul Skenes, while accepting the NL Cy Young Award, pushed back against a report that he has told teammates he is eager to move on from the Pirates.

Skubal gets repeat Cy Young; Skenes unanimous

Tigers ace Tarik Skubal became the first back-to-back Cy Young Award winner since Jacob deGrom (2018-19), while the Pirates' Paul Skenes won his first in the NL.

Cashman says Yankees keen to retain Bellinger

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Wednesday the team is "very interested" in bringing back free agent Cody Bellinger after acquiring him in a trade in December.

Guardians' Ortiz pleads not guilty to pitch rigging

Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz pleaded not guilty to charges that he and teammate Emmanuel Clase took bribes to help gamblers win bets placed on pitches they threw.

Reds claim Dodgers catcher Rortvedt off waivers

Backup catcher Ben Rortvedt was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds.

Boras calls for end to all prop bets in baseball

Scott Boras wants all prop betting in baseball eliminated. "We want the players' integrity never to be questioned," he said Wednesday at the GM meetings.

Rays to return to Tropicana in 2026 after repairs

The Rays announced Wednesday that they will return to Tropicana Field in April 2026 after damage caused by Hurricane Milton forced the team to play all of 2025 at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa.

Schumaker's staff includes 2 former Rangers

Former Rangers players Rod Barajas and Travis Jankowski will be part of the coaching staff for new Texas manager Skip Schumaker.

⚾ All-October team: Stars who ruled the playoffs

From playoff breakouts to World Series heroes, here's a full squad of players who shined brightest under the postseason lights.