Major League Baseball

Rays' home can't be fixed in time for '25 season

The city of St. Petersburg said damage from Hurricane Milton to Tropicana Field can be fixed for $55.7M but the stadium won't be ready until the 2026 season.

Ohtani a finalist for NL MVP; Judge, Soto vie in AL

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is a finalist for his first NL MVP award -- after twice winning the AL honor -- and is joined among the top three by Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor and Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte.

Police: Franco arrested in D.R. after altercation

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was arrested Sunday in the Dominican Republic after what police said was an altercation in the parking lot of an apartment complex in which guns were drawn.

Boone to join Yankees group meeting with Soto

Aaron Boone will be part of the contingent meeting with Juan Soto in California next week.

Twins name Falvey prez amid leadership moves

The Twins will promote Derek Falvey to president of baseball and business operations and Jeremy Zoll to GM as part of a front office succession plan initiated by current club president Dave St. Peter's move into a strategic adviser role.

A's trade Allen to Braves for minor league pitcher

The Atlanta Braves acquired infielder Nick Allen from the Athletics on Monday in exchange for minor league right-hander Jared Johnson.

Marlins hire Dodgers' McCullough to be manager

The Marlins have hired Dodgers first-base coach Clayton McCullough as their new manager after the 44-year-old spent the past four seasons on Dave Roberts' staff.

Japanese star RHP Sasaki to be posted to MLB

Roki Sasaki, the Japanese right-hander considered one of the most talented pitchers in the world, will be posted to MLB, the Chiba Lotte Marines announced.

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.