Major League Baseball

Hamels, Braun, Kemp among 12 new to HOF ballot

Cole Hamels, Ryan Braun and Matt Kemp are among 12 newcomers on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot released Monday, and Carlos Beltrán heads 15 holdovers after falling 19 votes shy in 2025 balloting.

1B Naylor, Mariners reunite on five-year deal

First baseman Josh Naylor has signed a five-year contract to return to the Seattle Mariners, the team announced Monday, reuniting one of the best free agent bats available with the team that made re-signing him its top offseason priority.

Nats' Butera got job same day he became father

Blake Butera earned two titles at the same time as his first child was born the same day the Nationals hired the 33-year-old to be the team's new manager.

Padres re-sign Hart on 1-year deal with '27 option

Left-hander Kyle Hart, a star in the Korean Baseball Organization, is staying with the San Diego Padres, agreeing Monday to a one-year contract that includes a club option for 2027.

Sources: Yanks, lefty Yarbrough reach 1-year deal

The Yankees, in the market for rotation and bullpen depth, have reached an agreement to re-sign left-hander Ryan Yarbrough to a one-year deal, sources told ESPN.

Team USA adds Crow-Armstrong, Carroll for WBC

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and Diamondbacks right fielder Corbin Carroll were the latest players added to Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Congress wants MLB answers on betting scandal

Members of Congress are asking MLB for answers about the alleged betting scheme that led to the recent indictments of two Guardians pitchers.

Hernandez has surgery after Dodgers' title run

Free agent utility man Enrique Hernandez had elbow surgery Friday for an injury he played through during the Dodgers' World Series-winning run.

⚾ Free agency: Passan's perfect offseason moves

Who most needs Alex Bregman? Which contender should sign Kyle Tucker? Jeff Passan digs in.