Major League Baseball

O's acquire Ward from Angels for RHP Rodriguez

The Orioles acquired Taylor Ward from the Angels for right-hander Grayson Rodriguez.

Grisham, Torres, Imanaga, Woodruff accept QOs

Trent Grisham, Gleyber Torres, Shota Imanaga and Brandon Woodruff all accepted the $22.025 million qualifying offers, electing to remain with their clubs for next season instead of entering free agency.

Morin says he, Skaggs secretive about drug use

Mike Morin, a former Angels teammate of Tyler Skaggs, testified Tuesday that he, Skaggs and the team employee who provided them with illicit pills, Eric Kay, were secretive about their drug use, and that the team was not responsible for what they did.

Teams have until Jan. 2 to sign Japan RHP Imai

Right-hander Tatsuya Imai is entering Major League Baseball's posting system and will be available to teams to sign as a free agent from Wednesday through Jan. 2.

Montas cut by Mets with $17M left on contract

Frankie Montas was designated for assignment by the Mets, who owe the injured right-hander $17 million for the final season of a $34 million, two-year contract.

Dog days: Naylor says M's pooch eased arrival

Josh Naylor has a new five-year, $92.5 million contract with the Mariners, but says the presence of clubhouse dog Tucker helped him feel at home after being traded to Seattle at the deadline.

Busy Red Sox trade lefty Murphy to White Sox

The White Sox acquired left-hander Chris Murphy in a trade with the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday.

Twins acquire reliever Orze in trade with Rays

The Twins took a small step toward rebuilding their bullpen Tuesday by acquiring reliever Eric Orze in a trade with the Rays for minor league pitcher Jacob Kisting.

✍ Grading bold season predictions for all teams

It's time to see if what we said about each club going into the season was accurate or not -- and what it means for 2026.