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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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.

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

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

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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

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.

PHILADELPHIA -- Zack Wheeler expressed a desire this spring to finally win an NL Cy Young Award. He came close again.

Paul Skenes was selected first overall in the 2023 MLB Draft just 500 days ago. On Wednesday, he was recognized as one of the top pitchers in the sport, finishing third in the voting for the 2024 National League Cy Young Award.

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KANSAS CITY -- The Royals’ remarkable turnaround from 56-106 in 2023 to 86-76 and a postseason berth in ’24 was fueled by their starting pitching. Kansas City boasted one of the best rotations in baseball, which included a dynamic one-two punch at the top in Seth Lugo and Cole Ragans.

CLEVELAND -- Being a finalist doesn’t have to have a negative connotation. The fact that Emmanuel Clase even made it to the final three of the BBWAA’s AL Cy Young Award vote is an accomplishment in itself. So, when he was announced as the third-place finisher on MLB Network on