They hired who? Making sense of MLB's newest class of managers
A 33-year-old, a college coach, a recently retired reliever … it’s been quite an offseason for unconventional skippers. What does it mean? Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} They hired who? Making sense of MLB's newest class of managers
Skenes receives record $3.4M in pre-arbitration
Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes received a record $3,436,343 from the pre-arbitration bonus pool, according to figures compiled by MLB and the players’ association. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Skenes receives record .4M in pre-arbitration
Sources: Cardinals trade durable Gray to Red Sox
The Red Sox are acquiring veteran right-hander Sonny Gray in a trade with the Cardinals, sources told ESPN. He was 14-8 with a 4.28 ERA last season. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Sources: Cardinals trade durable Gray to Red Sox
How good are this year's top Japanese free agents — and who could sign them?
We break down what to expect from Tatsuya Imai, Munetaka Murakami and Kazuma Okamoto in 2026 and where they might land. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} How good are this year's top Japanese free agents — and who could sign them?
Dodgers star Ohtani to play for Japan in WBC
Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani will play for Team Japan in the 2026 World Baseball Classic as the country looks to defend their 2023 title. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Dodgers star Ohtani to play for Japan in WBC
Payamps to stay with Braves on 1-year contract
Braves and right-hander Joel Payamps agreed to a one-year, $2.25 million deal on Monday in another move to retain a veteran member of the team’s bullpen. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Payamps to stay with Braves on 1-year contract
Steinbrenner: 'Ideal' for Yankees to lower payroll
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner claimed it was too early in the offseason to determine his team’s payroll range for the 2026 season, but he’d prefer that the number drop from the $319 million he said New York spent on players in 2025. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Steinbrenner: 'Ideal' for Yankees to lower payroll
Mets GM: Running it back isn't right thing to do
In addressing the Mets’ decision to trade Brandon Nimmo for Marcus Semien, GM David Stearns said “last year wasn’t good enough and running it back with the exact same group wasn’t the right thing to do.” Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Mets GM: Running it back isn't right thing to do
Rockies retain Schaeffer after 119-loss season
Warren Schaeffer, who took over as interim manager of the Rockies after Bud Black was fired amid a historically bad season, will return as full-time manager in 2026. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Rockies retain Schaeffer after 119-loss season
Superlatives for the 2025-26 MLB free agent class, from Kyle Tucker to Alex Bregman
Surprise signings? Slugger or bust? Most impact? We’ve got a yearbook’s worth of awards for the top MLB free agents. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Superlatives for the 2025-26 MLB free agent class, from Kyle Tucker to Alex Bregman
