A's Kurtz, Braves' Baldwin named rookies of year
Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz was named the American League Rookie of the Year on Monday night after hitting 36 home runs with 98 RBIs in 117 games, while catcher Drake Baldwin of the Atlanta Braves took home the National League’s top honors. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} A's Kurtz, Braves' Baldwin named rookies of […]
What happens next in the Clase-Ortiz pitch-rigging indictments?
Breaking down the details of the indictments, what’s next for those involved and what this means for the MLB. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} What happens next in the Clase-Ortiz pitch-rigging indictments?
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. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Royals acquire OF Misner, 27, […]
Stammen, 'elite competitor,' set to manage Padres
The Kansas City Royals added some outfield depth on Monday, acquiring Kameron Misner, 27, from the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday, a veteran who started 57 and appeared in 71 games last season, hitting .213 with five homers and 22 RBIs in 217 plate appearances. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Stammen, 'elite competitor,' set to […]
Cubs mainstay Hendricks retiring after 12 years
Longtime Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks is retiring after 12 years, 11 of which came with Chicago. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Cubs mainstay Hendricks retiring after 12 years
MLB, sportsbooks agree to limit on pitch bets
Prominent U.S. sportsbooks are establishing a betting limit on baseball wagers centered on individual pitches in an attempt to decrease manipulation, MLB announced. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} MLB, sportsbooks agree to limit on pitch bets
Bochy returns to Giants in special advisor role
Bruce Bochy and the Giants are reuniting after all, with the club’s beloved former manager taking on a special advisor role on both the baseball and business sides following 28 seasons on the dugout’s top step. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Bochy returns to Giants in special advisor role
Bond for Ortiz set at $500K for pitch rigging
Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz appeared in federal court Monday on charges accusing him and teammate Emmanuel Clase of taking bribes to help associates in their native Dominican Republic win prop bets placed on pitches they threw. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Bond for Ortiz set at 0K for pitch rigging
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. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} MLB Awards Week: Predictions and everything you need to know about MVP, Cy Young and more
Guardians' Clase, Ortiz indicted for pitch rigging
Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted on a host of charges related to a scheme to rig bets on pitches thrown in MLB games. Ortiz is in custody. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Guardians' Clase, Ortiz indicted for pitch rigging