Major League Baseball

Pirates' Skenes, Yanks' Gil named Rookies of Year

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes was named the National League's Rookie of the Year on Monday, beating out a loaded field that included Jackson Merrill and Jackson Chourio, and New York Yankees starter Luis Gil won the the award in the American League.

Ichiro, CC among 14 newcomers on HOF ballot

Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki and pitcher CC Sabathia are among 14 new candidates on the Hall of Fame ballot released Monday, joining 14 holdovers led by reliever Billy Wagner.

Martinez accepts Reds' $21.05M qualifying offer

Right-hander Nick Martinez has accepted the Reds' $21.05 million qualifying offer.

Marlins tout McCullough as ideal fit to lead rebuild

The Marlins formally introduced Clayton McCullough, the first base coach for the Dodgers since 2021, as their new manager on Monday. They are hoping he will become one of the centerpieces of their latest rebuilding project.

Astros' home to be Daikin Park; deal through '39

The Astros' home will get a new name Jan. 1, switching from Minute Maid Park to Daikin Park under an agreement through the 2039 season.

Ted Williams' 1946 MVP award sells for over $500K

A rare souvenir postcard picturing Hank Aaron as a rookie with the Indianapolis Clowns of the Negro Leagues sold for nearly $200,000 at a baseball memorabilia auction that also included Ted Williams' 1946 AL MVP award, which went for $528,750.

Dodgers' Graterol (shoulder) to sit first half of '25

Dodgers right-handed reliever Brusdar Graterol will miss the first half of next season after having surgery to repair the labrum in his right shoulder.

Sale, Crochet named comeback players of year

Left-handers Chris Sale of the Braves and Garrett Crochet of the White Sox were selected Major League Baseball's comeback players of the year on Thursday.

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.