Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz has been named the 2025 American League Rookie of the Year, the Baseball Writers Association of America announced. His teammate Jacob Wilson finished second and Roman Anthony of the Boston Red Sox finished third in the voting.
Veteran right-hander Kyle Hendricks is calling it a career. The longtime Chicago Cubs hurler, who spent the 2025 season with the Los Angeles Angels, is retiring, per Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times.
Outfielder Kyle Tucker may be the best free agent available during the 2025-26 offseason.
Who are the five general managers/presidents of baseball operations who will generate perhaps the most interest outside of last season's powerhouses?
MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?
One of the lesser-discussed needs for the Braves entering the offseason is outfield/DH.
Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.
When billionaire Steve Cohen bought the New York Mets in 2020, he brought with him a surge of enthusiasm — and a staggering amount of capital. But that early excitement has largely faded as the Mets have continued to whiff on championship opportunities.
A second NPB star will be available for MLB clubs this offseason.
If the manner in which Phillies star Bryce Harper allegedly was treated by one of MLB commissioner Rob Manfred's henchmen is any indication, baseball's upcoming labor negotiations could get ugly real fast.
Both had been on indefinite administrative leave as MLB investigated allegations of sports gambling.
In 2023, Japanese ace Kodai Senga arrived in Queens, raising expectations for a New York Mets team that had accrued 101 wins on a sub-par pitching performance (4.03 team ERA in 2022).
After finishing 76-86 in 2025, the Atlanta Braves have already begun turning the page ahead of next season.
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
The infamous Drake Curse may have hit the Toronto Blue Jays in a new way.
How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
Former New York Mets star Darryl Strawberry has been pardoned by President Donald Trump.
A new Japanese superstar is about to take Major League Baseball by storm.
Manager Terry Francona is the latest member of Cincinnati’s organization to downplay the possibility of trading starting pitching.
A four-time All-Star, Murakami won two Central League MVP awards, hit for the Triple Crown in 2022 when he set an NPB record for most home runs in a season by a Japanese player.
After another mediocre season from Anthony Volpe, it has become abundantly clear to the Yankees front office that the team's biggest weakness is at shortstop.
Japanese third baseman Munetaka Murakami will be posted by the Yakult Swallows of Nippon Professional Baseball on Friday.
Since 1957, MLB has awarded players for superior individual fielding performances at each position with the Rawlings Gold Glove Award. In that time, 22 different players have earned at least nine Gold Gloves at their respective positions. Can you name them all in five minutes?
The San Diego Padres on Thursday announced the hiring of their 22nd manager, naming former big-league reliever Craig Stammen as their next skipper. The 41-year-old, who signed a three-year deal, has no managerial experience.
The Nationals parted ways with multiple front office members after bringing in new president of baseball operations Paul Toboni, but Mike DeBartolo was reportedly staying in the organization.
Thirteen players have received a qualifying offer this year.
The Tigers informed right-hander José Urquidy that they’re declining his $4M option.
A.J. Preller’s current contract with the Padres runs through the end of the 2026 season, but it appears as though Preller will be the team’s president of baseball operations for quite a longer time to come.
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