Major League Baseball

Yankees pick up option, Boone returning in '25

Aaron Boone will return as manager of the New York Yankees next season after the team exercised its contractual option for the 2025 season.

Kershaw vows to 'crush' rehab after surgeries

Free agent pitcher Clayton Kershaw, who was limited to just seven games last season for the Dodgers, had foot and knee surgeries Thursday and intends to return for an 18th season in 2025.

Mets OF Taylor has hernia and elbow surgeries

Mets outfielder Tyrone Taylor had a pair of operations and should be ready for spring training in mid-February.

Soto will take time in free agency, Boras says

Juan Soto will take his time surveying the free agent market before signing with a team, according to his agent.

Betts set to return to infield for Dodgers in '25

Mookie Betts is likely to move back to the infield, manning second base or shortstop, for the Dodgers in 2025.

Cards agree to deal with Diamond Sports Group

Diamond Sports Group, bankrupt operator of what was previously called Bally Sports, reached a new linear rights and digital rights agreement with the Cardinals.

Ex-Cubs P Hendricks, Angels finalize 1-year deal

Free agent pitcher Kyle Hendricks and the Angels finalized a one-year contract worth $2.5 million.

Cardinals say Contreras moving full time to 1B

Cardinals slugger Willson Contreras is making a permanent move to first base, with the goal partly being to prolong his career.

Offseason: Free agency and trade grades

Whether it's a free agent deal that changes the course of a team's future or a blockbuster trade that rocks MLB, our experts weigh in.