Major League Baseball

Stammen to manage Padres after vetting hopefuls

Former reliever Craig Stammen, who was involved with interviewing managerial candidates for the Padres, was himself hired to the position, replacing Mike Shildt.

M's Polanco a free agent after declining option

Mariners infielder Jorge Polanco is a free agent after declining a $6 million player option for 2026. He will receive a $750,000 buyout.

Cubs decline Turner mutual option, re-sign Rea

Infielder Justin Turner is a free agent after the Cubs declined a $10 million mutual option. Chicago also agreed to terms with right-hander Colin Rea.

Braves keep Sale in fold with $18M option for '26

The Braves have exercised their club option on Chris Sale, who had 165 strikeouts in 125 2/3 innings last season and will make $18 million in 2026.

Yankees pick up Hill's option, decline Loaisiga's

The Yankees have exercised left-hander Tim Hill's $3 million club option for next season and declined right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga's $5 million club option, the team announced Wednesday.

MLB sets opening date for spring training slate

MLB's spring training schedule will open Feb. 20 with seven games, including the Yankees against the Orioles in Florida, and the Cubs vs. the White Sox in Arizona.

Dodgers-Jays World Series G7 draws 51M viewers

The Dodgers' 5-4, Game 7 win over the Blue Jays was the most-watched game since Game 7 of the 1991 World Series between the Twins and Braves. 51 million viewers from the U.S., Canada and Japan tuned in to watch the 11-inning finale.

Ex-Mets coaches join Weiss' new Braves staff

Pitching coach Jeremy Hefner and and first base coach Antoan Richardson were added by the Braves to new manager Walt Weiss' staff.

⚾ Kicking off way-too-early 2026 Power Rankings

Los Angeles just won the 2025 World Series -- and we're already looking ahead to next year. Where does your favorite team fall?