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.

Guardians' Clase pleads not guilty to pitch rigging

Cleveland Guardians star pitcher Emmanuel Clase pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that he took bribes to help gamblers win bets on his pitches.

Padres to explore options, including sale of team

Padres chairman John Seidler on Thursday said his family is in the process of exploring "strategic options" for the franchise, including selling the team.

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.

LA council votes to nix Dodger Stadium gondola

A proposal to build a gondola from downtown Los Angeles to Dodger Stadium hit some turbulence this week when the City Council voted overwhelmingly to urge transportation officials to ground the project.

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.

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.

⚾ 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.