Major League Baseball

Former MLB star Strawberry pardoned by Trump

President Donald Trump has pardoned former MLB great Darryl Strawberry, the 1983 NL Rookie of the Year and an eight-time All-Star, of tax evasion and drug charges dating back to the latter part of his playing career.

Sources: Japanese home run king Murakami posts

Japanese star third baseman Munetaka Murakami, who owns the single-season home run record for a Japanese player in Nippon Professional Baseball, is entering the posting system for MLB teams, sources told ESPN.

Prince Harry apologizes to Canada for Dodgers cap

Prince Harry went to Toronto for events marking the end of World War I and found himself on an apology tour for offending Canadians over his wearing of a Dodgers hat.

Mansolino joins Braves as new third base coach

Former Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino was hired Friday as third base coach of the Braves under new manager Walt Weiss.

Sources: OF Tucker among 13 to get $22M offer

Kyle Tucker (Cubs) and Kyle Schwarber (Phillies) headline the 13 players who were tendered the $22.025 million qualifying offer, sources told ESPN.

Miller among 34 Super 2s eligible for arbitration

San Diego reliever Mason Miller, Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto and Kansas City third baseman Maikel Garcia are among 34 players with two to three years of service time who are eligible for salary arbitration.

DePodesta to run Rockies' baseball operations

The Rockies have hired Paul DePodesta to run their baseball operations department, turning to the longtime executive to overhaul a stagnant organization coming off a 119-loss season.

Mattingly leaves Jays; Schneider to return in '26

Don Mattingly is leaving his role as bench coach of the Blue Jays, while manager John Schneider will return in 2026 after the team exercised his contract option.

⚾ Kicking off way-too-early 2026 Power Rankings

Los Angeles just won the 2025 World Series -- and we're already looking ahead to next year. Where does your favorite team fall?