Southpaws Skubal, Sale add Cy Young to mantel after Triple Crown seasons
The two left-handed aces reached this season’s pitching summit in similar ways, leading their respective leagues in wins, ERA and strikeouts to claim the rare pitching Triple Crown. But the Cy Young Awards that came with that clout in results announced by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America on Wednesday
Will Soto end up with Yankees? For Steinbrenner, 'it's been a priority'
The Yankees have made their freshest pitch to keep Juan Soto in pinstripes, with managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner describing a “good meeting” that included “a very honest, back-and-forth dialogue” with the free agent outfielder. What does that mean for the Yankees’ chances in what promises to be a lucrative
The case for each of this year's MVP Award finalists
While this year’s MVP races have two clear frontrunners coming off historic offensive campaigns, that doesn’t mean the competition is lacking. The other four finalists also delivered exceptional performances in 2024, more than one of which would have secured the MVP Award rather handily in many other years. Here's a
Which team will be the best fit for Fried?
With the 2024 season behind us and the Hot Stove ready to burn, we're taking a closer look at some of the most prominent players eligible for free agency.
Sasaki's nasty stuff could make him MLB's next young ace
The Monster of the Reiwa is coming to Major League Baseball. So let's take a look at Roki Sasaki's monstrous stuff. The 23-year-old fireballer has dominated in Japan, and he has the electric arsenal to do the same in MLB. We know he does. We saw it on the international
Skubal wins AL Cy Young unanimously after Triple Crown campaign
DETROIT -- Tarik Skubal’s illustrious pro career does not yet include a shutout on the mound. The Tigers left-hander just delivered one on the awards ballot. As well as other American League pitchers performed this past season, they found themselves in the same position on the AL Cy Young Award
Sale claims Braves' 8th Cy Young Award
ATLANTA -- Chris Sale quieted his doubters, resuscitated his bid for Cooperstown and finally gained the one award that had eluded him. Sale’s memorable year was further rewarded on Wednesday night, when he was named the National League’s Cy Young Award winner. The 35-year-old lefty is the first Braves pitcher
Here are the Cy Young Award vote totals
Below are point totals for the balloting for the 2024 Cy Young Award, as voted on by members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Ballots for each award were submitted before the start of the postseason from two writers in every city, based on the league covered. The system
Commissioner Manfred discusses Rays' ballpark situation, expansion timeline and more
NEW YORK -- The Rays will be playing their home games at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., during the 2025 season. That much we know. And while the damage caused to Tropicana Field last month by Hurricane Milton has left the club’s future in St. Petersburg in doubt
Sasaki not expected to sign with MLB team before Jan. 15
MLB.com is keeping track of the latest news and rumors surrounding Roki Sasaki.
Snell has met with these teams (report)
MLB.com is keeping track of the latest news and rumors surrounding Blake Snell.
Ranking every Cy Young Award season
In 1956, a year after the death of legendary pitcher Cy Young, the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) began handing out an annual award in his honor. After one trophy was given out for all of Major League Baseball in each of the first 11 seasons, the Cy Young
The next Yoshinobu Yamamoto? He's already dreaming of the Major Leagues
TOKYO -- It was easy for a young Japanese ace-in-the-making to slip under the radar at the 2023 World Baseball Classic. There was Shohei Ohtani, starting, relieving, and hammering baseballs all over the park. Yoshinobu Yamamoto was a year away from winning his third consecutive Sawamura Award as the best
From MLB Develops to repping USA vs. Japan, top prospect Johnson rising fast
TOKYO -- Move over, Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout. It’s time for a new chapter in the baseball rivalry between Japan and the United States, 611 days after the unforgettable conclusion to the 2023 World Baseball Classic. The global powerhouses meet Thursday at the Tokyo Dome (7 p.m. local, 5
Premier12 super-round results
TOKYO -- Four teams are left to battle for the title of Premier12 champions -- the international tournament that pits the top 12 ranked baseball nations against each other and has helped spur the career of many future Major Leaguers. The top two teams from each group -- Venezuela and
Cy puts Skubal in exclusive group: The Birthday Award Club
Birthdays are important. So are year-end awards. After winning a pitching Triple Crown this season, Tarik Skubal added an even rarer combo to his resume by winning the American League Cy Young Award on Wednesday. It wasn’t just any day of the week for Skubal, it was his 28th birthday.
Cubs acquire reliever Morgan, trade prospect to Guardians
CHICAGO – One of the stated goals for Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer this offseason was to build up a deeper bullpen inventory. Setbacks early on last season within the relief corps created a domino effect that took months to sort out. On Wednesday, the Cubs took a
8 stats to remember from the 2024 Arizona Fall League
There’s no denying that the 2024 Arizona Fall League season was historic. There was a little bit of everything in the desert, with record books being rewritten during the 32nd year of prospects putting their skills on display. It’s always difficult to gauge just how significant six weeks' worth of
These sleeper prospects earned 40-man roster spots
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Which teams are vying for the top FA starting pitchers?
We're keeping track of all the latest free agent and trade rumors.
Stallings returns to Rockies on deal with option for '26
DENVER – Hoping to build on a bounce-back 2024 season, catcher Jacob Stallings on Wednesday re-signed with the Rockies on a one-year contract that includes a mutual option for 2026. The deal guarantees Stallings $2 million, while the option is worth $2 million and carries a $500,000 buyout, a source
Japanese ace Sugano drawing interest from a West Coast team (report)
MLB.com is keeping track of the latest news and rumors surrounding Yomiuri Giants ace Tomoyuki Sugano, who is expected to become an MLB free agent this offseason.
The tiny town that produced 2 all-time greats
Somebody get Mulder and Scully on the phone and have them check out Donora, Pennsylvania. The small town with a current population of fewer than 5,000 residents has somehow produced two of the greatest Major Leaguers in baseball history: Stan Musial and Ken Griffey Jr. Even stranger, the two were
The best baseball players born on Nov. 21
Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Nov. 21:
Top 10 moments of Griffey's epic career
SEATTLE -- Ken Griffey Jr. created a lifetime of memories for baseball fans during his 22-year career, which was capped in 2016 by his first-ballot induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Here's a look at 10 of his greatest moments.