MLB News
Ohtani, Judge capture unanimous MVP honors
The Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani won his second straight unanimous MVP award, and Yankees star Aaron Judge became a two-time MVP on Thursday.
MLB focusing on media rights plan for all teams
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred is eyeing a long-term media rights plan for all 30 teams, with the hope the league holds roughly half its teams' rights by 2028.
City OKs, then reverses $23M to fix Rays' stadium
The St. Petersburg City Council reversed an earlier decision to spend more than $23 million to repair the roof of Tropicana Field by the start of the 2026 season.
Braves' Sale, Tigers' Skubal win Cy Young Awards
The Tigers' Tarik Skubal was the unanimous choice to win the Cy Young Award in the American League, while Braves pitcher Chris Sale won in the National League.
Manfred expecting Sasaki to sign after Jan. 15
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred expects Japanese baseball star Roki Sasaki to be part of the 2025 international amateur class, meaning he will be posted after Dec. 2 and will not sign with a club before Jan. 15.
Yanks owner calls Soto session a 'good meeting'
Calling it a "good meeting" with the star slugger, Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner said he told Juan Soto he would seek a relationship similar to the one he has with franchise cornerstones Gerrit Cole and Aaron Judge if Soto chooses to re-sign in New York.
Sources: New bill seeks to protect minor leaguers
The planned Fair Ball Act would further protect minor league baseball players from previous legislation that exempted them from wage and hour laws, sources told ESPN.
Cubs trade for Morgan, Thaiss; Wisdom DFA'ed
The Cubs acquired reliever Eli Morgan and catcher Matt Thaiss in trades Wednesday and also designated infielder Patrick Wisdom for assignment.
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