Major League Baseball

Sources: Tigers' Flaherty stays put, to make $20M

Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty is not opting out of his $20M contract for 2026, sources told ESPN, and will return to Detroit, where he has played the past two seasons.

Padres vet Darvish out for 2026 after UCL surgery

Padres veteran pitcher Yu Darvish underwent UCL repair surgery on his right elbow and is expected to miss all of the 2026 season.

Sources: Story opts to stay with Red Sox in '26

Veteran shortstop Trevor Story will not opt out of his contract and instead will return to the Boston Red Sox in 2026, sources told ESPN.

Brewers decline '26 options on Hoskins, Quintana

Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins and left-hander Jose Quintana are headed for free agency after Milwaukee declined their 2026 mutual options on Tuesday.

Red Sox, OF Duran agree to 1-year, $7.75M deal

The Boston Red Sox have agreed to a one-year, $7.75 million contract with outfielder Jarren Duran to avoid arbitration for a second straight year.

Sources: Cubs lefty Imanaga set to be free agent

The Cubs and Shota Imanaga both rejected their contract options, making the left-hander a free agent.

O's introduce Albernaz, push big rebound in '26

New Orioles manager Craig Albernaz is hoping the potential of his roster is still very much there after the team fell to 75 wins and the AL East cellar this season.

Cubs trade Kittredge back to Orioles for cash

The Cubs have traded reliever Andrew Kittredge back to the Orioles for cash considerations.

⚾ 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?