Major League Baseball

Rays opt for Martinez to start World Series over ace Rasmussen

In a bit of a curveball, the Rays will start Nick Martinez, not staff ace Drew Rasmussen, in Game 1 of the World Series against the Brewers.

Vogt shuns Mariners rumors, says he'll manage Guardians in '27

Guardians manager Stephen Vogt dispelled speculation about his future, saying he'll return next season to chase an elusive World Series title.

Hideki Matsui hired as manager of Japan's Yomiuri Giants

Former New York Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui was named Friday as the new manager of the Yomiuri Giants, his club until his departure for the United States.

Ohtani won't require surgery; Dodgers 'fully expect him to pitch next year'

Shohei Ohtani will not require surgery to treat any ailment he dealt with this past season, Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said Wednesday. And: "I fully expect him to pitch next year," Friedman added.

Suzuki out as Angels manager; interim GM Mozeliak won't return in 2027

After just one season, Kurt Suzuki will not be returning as manager of the Angels, while John Mozeliak said he will not serve as full-time GM in 2027.

Two umps to make World Series debuts in crew headed by Hoye

Nic Lentz and Gabe Morales will make their World Series umpiring debuts, part of a crew headed by James Hoye for the matchup between the Brewers and Rays.

Boone spurns calls for culture change; Yankees clubhouse remains a 'strength'

Yankees manager Aaron Boone says he has no plans to call out his players publicly more often despite recent criticisms of the club's culture.

Benzinger, member of Reds' 1990 World Series championship team, dies at 63

Todd Benzinger, a member of the Reds' 1990 World Series championship team, has died. He was 63.

🥳 Party like it's 1982: What baseball looked like during Brewers' last World Series

It's been a long, long wait for Milwaukee fans to see their team play again on baseball's biggest stage in October.