Major League Baseball

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.

Skaggs' mom: Angels never asked about addiction

Debbie Hetman, the mother of Tyler Skaggs, said she didn't know whether her son informed the Angels of his drug addiction but added that she was never asked.

Hamels, Braun, Kemp among 12 new to HOF ballot

Cole Hamels, Ryan Braun and Matt Kemp are among 12 newcomers on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot released Monday, and Carlos Beltrán heads 15 holdovers after falling 19 votes shy in 2025 balloting.

1B Naylor, Mariners reunite on five-year deal

First baseman Josh Naylor has signed a five-year contract to return to the Seattle Mariners, the team announced Monday, reuniting one of the best free agent bats available with the team that made re-signing him its top offseason priority.

Nats' Butera got job same day he became father

Blake Butera earned two titles at the same time as his first child was born the same day the Nationals hired the 33-year-old to be the team's new manager.

Padres re-sign Hart on 1-year deal with '27 option

Left-hander Kyle Hart, a star in the Korean Baseball Organization, is staying with the San Diego Padres, agreeing Monday to a one-year contract that includes a club option for 2027.

Team USA adds Crow-Armstrong, Carroll for WBC

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and Diamondbacks right fielder Corbin Carroll were the latest players added to Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Sources: Yanks, lefty Yarbrough reach 1-year deal

The Yankees, in the market for rotation and bullpen depth, have reached an agreement to re-sign left-hander Ryan Yarbrough to a one-year deal, sources told ESPN.

✍ 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.