Major League Baseball

Report: Ex-O's P Matusz died of suspected OD

Former Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz died last week at the age of 37 of an apparent drug overdose, according to police in Phoenix.

Sources: Dodgers, Pads, Jays are Sasaki finalists

The Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays are finalists to sign Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Monday, the same day the New York Yankees were informed the 23-year-old won't be signing with them.

Verlander hopes training reset pays 'big dividends'

Justin Verlander is determined to show he can still pitch at the highest level after a forgettable, injury-plagued 2024 season.

Cubs trade infielder Mastrobuoni to Mariners

The Mariners acquired infielder Miles Mastrobuoni from the Cubs on Tuesday for cash.

Mariners, INF Solano finalize 1-year, $3.5M deal

The Mariners and infielder Donovan Solano have finalized a $3.5 million, one-year contract. The 37-year-old hit .286 with eight homers and 35 RBIs in 96 games with the Padres last year.

MLB bans fans who grabbed Betts in World Series

Major League Baseball has banned two fans, Austin Capobianco and John P. Hansen, who interfered with Dodgers star Mookie Betts during a World Series game at Yankee Stadium from attending any games at big league ballparks.

Ranking every club this offseason

Is your favorite franchise scorching hot or ice cold? We take the temperature of every club with our own number.