Schumaker's staff includes 2 former Rangers
Former Rangers players Rod Barajas and Travis Jankowski will be part of the coaching staff for new Texas manager Skip Schumaker. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Schumaker's staff includes 2 former Rangers
Tigers ace Skubal repeats as AL Cy Young winner
Tigers ace Tarik Skubal became the first repeat Cy Young Award winner since Jacob deGrom (2018-19) as he won the AL honor over Garrett Crochet and Hunter Brown. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Tigers ace Skubal repeats as AL Cy Young winner
Rays to return to Tropicana in 2026 after repairs
The Rays announced Wednesday that they will return to Tropicana Field in April 2026 after damage caused by Hurricane Milton forced the team to play all of 2025 at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Rays to return to Tropicana in 2026 after repairs
Boras calls for end to all prop bets in baseball
Scott Boras wants all prop betting in baseball eliminated. “We want the players’ integrity never to be questioned,” he said Wednesday at the GM meetings. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Boras calls for end to all prop bets in baseball
Guardians' Ortiz pleads not guilty to pitch rigging
Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz pleaded not guilty to charges that he and teammate Emmanuel Clase took bribes to help gamblers win bets placed on pitches they threw. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Guardians' Ortiz pleads not guilty to pitch rigging
Cubs see 'opportunity' to add to pitching staff
Cubs GM Carter Hawkins said the team, fresh off its first playoff appearance in a full season since 2018, will focus on adding to its pitching staff this winter. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Cubs see 'opportunity' to add to pitching staff
Dombrowski has 'good conversation' with Harper
Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said he had a long conversation with star Bryce Harper recently but wouldn’t go into specifics about what the two discussed. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Dombrowski has 'good conversation' with Harper
Dodgers' Edman to have ankle surgery next week
Dodgers utility player Tommy Edman will have right ankle surgery next week but could be ready for spring training. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Dodgers' Edman to have ankle surgery next week
GM: Respect calls, but Pirates not trading Skenes
Pirates GM Ben Cherington said he has regularly received inquiries from clubs regarding Paul Skenes’ availability but reiterated that the team will not trade the ace right-hander this offseason. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} GM: Respect calls, but Pirates not trading Skenes
DePodesta calls Rockies 'right situation' for return
Newly hired general manager Paul DePodesta called the Rockies the “right situation” for him to return to baseball after a five-year stint in the NFL. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} DePodesta calls Rockies 'right situation' for return
