MLB News
New Royals closer Estévez to make debut Friday
New Kansas City Royals closer Carlos Estévez is set to make his spring training debut on Friday after dealing with some back tightness earlier in spring training.
Yankees' Fried eager to step up after loss of Cole
Despite the loss of staff ace Gerrit Cole, Max Fried says the dream of winning a World Series with the Yankees "hasn't changed."
Bello to miss season's start; Devers delays debut
Brayan Bello, the Opening Day starter for the Red Sox last season, won't be ready for the start of the 2025 season because of soreness in his shoulder.
Yankees ace Cole will have Tommy John surgery
On Tuesday in Los Angeles, Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole will undergo Tommy John surgery, the team announced, ending his season before it began and leaving New York staggering from another blow as it prepares to defend its American League pennant.
Roberts, Dodgers finalize record-setting contract
Dave Roberts and the Dodgers finalized a four-year extension Tuesday, a deal that a source previously told ESPN sets a record for average annual value on a manager's contract.
Jays delay Scherzer's next start due to thumb
Max Scherzer won't make his scheduled spring training start for Toronto on Thursday due to right thumb soreness.
Jankowski opts out of Cubs deal, joins White Sox
Travis Jankowski, who signed a minor league deal with the Cubs last month after two seasons in Texas, has opted out and instead has reached a deal with the White Sox.
Strickland joins Rangers on minor league deal
Middle reliever Hunter Strickland has agreed to a minor league contract with Texas and will report to the Rangers' big league spring training camp.
From veterans in new roles to former top prospects on the verge of big things, here's who we expect to level up this season.