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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.
Sources: OF Tucker among 13 to get $22M offer
Kyle Tucker (Cubs) and Kyle Schwarber (Phillies) headline the 13 players who were tendered the $22.025 million qualifying offer on Thursday, sources told ESPN.
Sources: Dodgers pick up $10M option on Muncy
The Dodgers have picked up Max Muncy's $10 million club option and left-handed reliever Alex Vesia's $3.55 million option for next season, sources tell ESPN.
Mattingly leaves Jays; Schneider to return in '26
Don Mattingly is leaving his role as bench coach of the Blue Jays, while manager John Schneider will return in 2026 after the team exercised his contract option.
Cubs decline Turner mutual option, re-sign Rea
Infielder Justin Turner is a free agent after the Cubs declined a $10 million mutual option. Chicago also agreed to terms with right-hander Colin Rea.
Braves opt-in on Albies, decline Johnson, Kinley
The Braves exercised their option on second baseman Ozzie Albies while declining options on pitchers Pierce Johnson and Tyler Kinley.
M's Polanco a free agent after declining option
Mariners infielder Jorge Polanco is a free agent after declining a $6 million player option for 2026. He will receive a $750,000 buyout.
Pads hire ex-reliever Stammen as new manager
The Padres have hired Craig Stammen, a former relief pitcher who retired just three years ago, to a three-year deal as their new manager, replacing Mike Shildt.
Dodgers-Jays World Series G7 draws 51M viewers
The Dodgers' 5-4, Game 7 win over the Blue Jays was the most-watched game since Game 7 of the 1991 World Series between the Twins and Braves. 51 million viewers from the U.S., Canada and Japan tuned in to watch the 11-inning finale.