Major League Baseball

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.

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.

Cubs trade Kittredge back to Orioles for cash

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

Reds, P Thompson agree to one-year, $1.3M deal

The Reds have signed RHP Keegan Thompson, 30, to a one-year deal that will pay him $1.3 million while in the major and $350,000 while in the minors.

Mariners exercise $7M option on closer Munoz

The Mariners are picking up the $7 million club option on closer Andres Munoz for the 2026 season. He has 60 saves over the past two seasons.

Ohtani, Judge up for consecutive MVP awards

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge were named as finalists for the National League and American League MVP honors, respectively, by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.

⚾ 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?