Major League Baseball

Mets acquire OF Siri from Rays for reliever Orze

The Mets acquired veteran OF Jose Siri from the Rays in exchange for reliever Eric Orze.

Soto, Bregman, 10 more opt for MLB free agency

Juan Soto, Alex Bregman, Pete Alonso and Corbin Burnes are among the 12 players to decline their MLB team's qualifying offer, opting instead to enter free agency.

Rays say new stadium unlikely to be ready by '28

Due to a combination of damage to Tropicana Field and political delays on financing, it is unlikely the Rays' planned new stadium will be ready by 2028.

Pirates' Skenes, Yanks' Gil named Rookies of Year

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes was named the National League's Rookie of the Year on Monday, beating out a loaded field that included Jackson Merrill and Jackson Chourio, and New York Yankees starter Luis Gil won the the award in the American League.

Ichiro, CC among 14 newcomers on HOF ballot

Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki and pitcher CC Sabathia are among 14 new candidates on the Hall of Fame ballot released Monday, joining 14 holdovers led by reliever Billy Wagner.

Cubs DFA former closer Alzolay, 29, sources say

The Chicago Cubs are designating former closer Adbert Alzolay, 29, a veteran right-hander who underwent Tommy John surgery in August and won't be available to pitch until late in 2025, for assignment, sources familiar with the situation told ESPN.

Martinez accepts Reds' $21.05M qualifying offer

Right-hander Nick Martinez has accepted the Reds' $21.05 million qualifying offer.

Marlins tout McCullough as ideal fit to lead rebuild

The Marlins formally introduced Clayton McCullough, the first-base coach for the Dodgers since 2021, as their new manager on Monday. They are hoping he will become one of the centerpieces of their latest rebuilding project.

Offseason: Free agency and trade grades

Whether it's a free agent deal that changes the course of a team's future or a blockbuster trade that rocks MLB, our experts weigh in.