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A's Kurtz, Braves' Baldwin named rookies of year
Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz, one of several notable rookies in the organization, was named the AL Rookie of the Year on Monday night after hitting 36 home runs with 98 RBIs in 117 games, while teammate Jacob Wilson finished second.
What happens next in the Clase-Ortiz pitch-rigging indictments?
Breaking down the details of the indictments, what's next for those involved and what this means for the MLB.
MLB, sportsbooks agree to limit on pitch bets
Prominent U.S. sportsbooks are establishing a betting limit on baseball wagers centered on individual pitches in an attempt to decrease manipulation, MLB announced.
Ortiz bail set at $500K in pitch rigging case
Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz appeared in federal court Monday on charges accusing him and teammate Emmanuel Clase of taking bribes to help associates in their native Dominican Republic win prop bets placed on pitches they threw.
Cubs mainstay Hendricks retiring after 12 years
Longtime Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks is retiring after 12 years, 11 of which came with Chicago.
Stammen, 'elite competitor,' set to manage Padres
The Kansas City Royals added some outfield depth on Monday, acquiring Kameron Misner, 27, from the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday, a veteran who started 57 and appeared in 71 games last season, hitting .213 with five homers and 22 RBIs in 217 plate appearances.
Bochy returns to Giants in special adviser role
Bruce Bochy and the Giants are reuniting after all, with the club's beloved former manager taking on a special adviser role on both the baseball and business sides following 28 seasons on the dugout's top step.
Royals acquire OF Misner, 27, in deal with Rays
The Kansas City Royals added some outfield depth on Monday, acquiring Kameron Misner, 27, from the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday, a veteran who started 57 and appeared in 71 games last season, hitting .213 with five homers and 22 RBIs in 217 plate appearances.
Japanese pitcher Imai begins process to join MLB
Tatsuya Imai is set to be the next Japanese pitcher to move to a MLB team. His current club, Seibu Lions, said Monday it would begin the process of making Imai available.
MLB Awards Week: Predictions and everything you need to know about MVP, Cy Young and more
Baseball's best players and managers of 2025 collect their hardware this week -- starting tonight with the Rookies of the Year.
Guardians' Clase, Ortiz indicted for pitch rigging
Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted on a host of charges related to a scheme to rig bets on pitches thrown in MLB games. Ortiz is currently in custody.
Dodgers' Vesia says baby daughter died Oct. 26
Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia, who missed the World Series because of what the team said at the time was a "deeply personal family matter," said Friday his daughter, Sterling, died Oct. 26.
Mansolino joins Braves as new third base coach
Former Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino was hired Friday as third base coach of the Braves under new manager Walt Weiss.
Miller among 34 Super 2s eligible for arbitration
San Diego reliever Mason Miller, Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto and Kansas City third baseman Maikel Garcia are among 34 players with two to three years of service time who are eligible for salary arbitration.
Former MLB star Strawberry pardoned by Trump
President Donald Trump has pardoned former MLB great Darryl Strawberry, the 1983 NL Rookie of the Year and an eight-time All-Star, of tax evasion and drug charges dating back to the latter part of his playing career.
Prince Harry apologizes to Canada for Dodgers cap
Prince Harry went to Toronto for events marking the end of World War I and found himself on an apology tour for offending Canadians.
Sources: Japanese home run king Murakami posts
Japanese star third baseman Munetaka Murakami, who owns the single-season home run record for a Japanese player in Nippon Professional Baseball, is entering the posting system for MLB teams, sources told ESPN.
MLB wild-card era awards: Best October players, greatest games, bonkers moments and more
We celebrate the past 30 years of playoff baseball with a look back at some of the most memorable moments since the wild-card era began.
Rays decline Fairbanks option as closer now FA
The Rays have declined their $11 million option on closer Pete Fairbanks.
Sources: DePodesta to run Rockies' baseball ops
The Rockies are finalizing a deal to hire Paul DePodesta to run their baseball operations department, sources told ESPN, turning to the longtime executive to overhaul a stagnant organization coming off a 119-loss season.
