Bob Nightengale
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MVPs Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge win the Hank Aaron awards
November 14, 2025 at 4:00 AM
MVPs Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge win the Hank Aaron awards
Aaron Judge once again, getting 17 of the 30 first place votes on the official BBWAA AL MVP ballot over runner up Cal Raleigh
November 14, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Aaron Judge once again, getting 17 of the 30 first place votes on the official BBWAA AL MVP ballot over runner up Cal Raleigh
Shohei Ohtani is unanimous once again on the official BBWAA ballot
November 14, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Shohei Ohtani is unanimous once again on the official BBWAA ballot
The official BBWAA MVP winners will be announced at 7 ET tonight on MLB Network with Shohei Ohtani expected to unanimously win the NL MVP award and Aaron Judge expected to narrowly beat out Cal Raleigh for the AL MVP in the most-debated award
November 13, 2025 at 4:41 PM
The official BBWAA MVP winners will be announced at 7 ET tonight on MLB Network with Shohei Ohtani expected to unanimously win the NL MVP award and Aaron Judge expected to narrowly beat out Cal Raleigh for the AL MVP in the most-debated award
The official BBWAA National League Cy Young award ballot
November 13, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The official BBWAA National League Cy Young award ballot
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes picks up his first NL Cy Young award in a unanimous vote, receiving all 30 first-place votes.
November 13, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes picks up his first NL Cy Young award in a unanimous vote, receiving all 30 first-place votes.
The last AL pitcher before Tarik Skubal to win back-to-back Cy Young awards was Pedro Martinez for the 1999-2000 Boston Red Sox.
November 13, 2025 at 12:44 AM
The last AL pitcher before Tarik Skubal to win back-to-back Cy Young awards was Pedro Martinez for the 1999-2000 Boston Red Sox.
The official BBWAA AL Cy Young ballot
November 13, 2025 at 12:34 AM
The official BBWAA AL Cy Young ballot
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal wins his second consecutive Cy Young award in a landslide, earning 26 of the 30 first-place votes.
November 13, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal wins his second consecutive Cy Young award in a landslide, earning 26 of the 30 first-place votes.
Where will top MLB free agents sign? Scott Boras weighs in on biggest stars
Where will top MLB free agents sign? Scott Boras weighs in on biggest stars
Scott Boras gave some of his MLB free agent predictions as hot stove gets underway.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Where will top MLB free agents sign? Scott Boras weighs in on biggest stars
The others include hitting coach Alex Cintrón; quality control coach Rod Barajas; and bullpen coach Colby Suggs.
The Texas Rangers finalized their MLB coaching staff, which included former outfielder Travis Jankowski, who played last season for the White Sox and Rays in the big leagues. He'll be their first base coach.
November 12, 2025 at 9:52 PM
The others include hitting coach Alex Cintrón; quality control coach Rod Barajas; and bullpen coach Colby Suggs.
The Texas Rangers finalized their MLB coaching staff, which included former outfielder Travis Jankowski, who played last season for the White Sox and Rays in the big leagues. He'll be their first base coach.
November 12, 2025 at 9:52 PM
The Texas Rangers finalized their MLB coaching staff, which included former outfielder Travis Jankowski, who played last season for the White Sox and Rays in the big leagues. He'll be their first base coach.
Miami Marlins owner Bruce Sherman has told several Marlins' employees that he fully expects ace Sandy Alcantara to be on the roster on opening day....but they're also not shutting off talks with potential suitors
November 12, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Miami Marlins owner Bruce Sherman has told several Marlins' employees that he fully expects ace Sandy Alcantara to be on the roster on opening day....but they're also not shutting off talks with potential suitors
Agent Scott Boras calls Cody Bellinger the only 5-tool OF on the free agent market citing that he played in the 3 biggest markets in LA, Chicago and NY
November 12, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Agent Scott Boras calls Cody Bellinger the only 5-tool OF on the free agent market citing that he played in the 3 biggest markets in LA, Chicago and NY
Milwaukee Brewers’ Pat Murphy joins Hall of Famer Bobby Cox as the only ones to win consecutive NL Manager of the Year awards
November 12, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Milwaukee Brewers’ Pat Murphy joins Hall of Famer Bobby Cox as the only ones to win consecutive NL Manager of the Year awards
10 biggest MLB hot stove questions, from top free agents to latest trade rumors
10 biggest MLB hot stove questions, from top free agents to latest trade rumors
MLB's offseason kicks off with the GM Meetings. Here's what to look for at the high-stakes event in Vegas.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:40 PM
10 biggest MLB hot stove questions, from top free agents to latest trade rumors
The official BBWAA ballot with Nick Kurtz winning the Jackie Robinson AL Rookie of the Year unanimously as expected
November 11, 2025 at 12:53 AM
The official BBWAA ballot with Nick Kurtz winning the Jackie Robinson AL Rookie of the Year unanimously as expected
Future Hall of Fame manager Bruce Bochy, after weeks of talks, is officially back in the San Francisco Giants organization as a special advisor. He said he was not asked to be a bench coach for rookie manager Tony Vitello but certainly will be available as an advisor.
November 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Future Hall of Fame manager Bruce Bochy, after weeks of talks, is officially back in the San Francisco Giants organization as a special advisor. He said he was not asked to be a bench coach for rookie manager Tony Vitello but certainly will be available as an advisor.
10 biggest MLB hot stove questions, from top free agents to latest trade rumors as GM meetings begin in Vegas
10 biggest MLB hot stove questions, from top free agents to latest trade rumors
MLB's offseason kicks off with the GM Meetings. Here's what to look for at the high-stakes event in Vegas.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM
10 biggest MLB hot stove questions, from top free agents to latest trade rumors as GM meetings begin in Vegas
It is now official: Colorado Rockies hiring Paul DePodesta to run front office
MLB-worst Rockies hiring Paul DePodesta after a decade in NFL front office
Rockies hiring Paul DePodesta, who has been away from MLB for a decade, after 119-loss season.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
It is now official: Colorado Rockies hiring Paul DePodesta to run front office
Great for the game of baseball when LaTroy Hawkins is back in uniform.
NEWS: LaTroy Hawkins will be the Twins bullpen coach next season. Great get for Derek Shelton’s first staff in Minnesota, landing the 21-year MLB veteran.
November 7, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Great for the game of baseball when LaTroy Hawkins is back in uniform.
The World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers DFA starter Tony Gonsolin and add outfielder Ryan Ward and LHP Robinson Ortiz to the 40-man roster. They also outright outfielder Justin Dean and RHP Michael Grove.
November 6, 2025 at 10:04 PM
The World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers DFA starter Tony Gonsolin and add outfielder Ryan Ward and LHP Robinson Ortiz to the 40-man roster. They also outright outfielder Justin Dean and RHP Michael Grove.
Paul DePodesta was included in this story as the only hire that would be more surprising and there it is: San Diego Padres hire Craig Stammen as manager in stunning move
San Diego Padres name Craig Stammen as manager in shocking hire
San Diego's new manager Craig Stammen retired as a player less than three years ago.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Paul DePodesta was included in this story as the only hire that would be more surprising and there it is: San Diego Padres hire Craig Stammen as manager in stunning move
And it is official Paul DePodesta becomes the Rockies new president of baseball operations after being with the Browns the last 10 years
November 6, 2025 at 8:54 PM
And it is official Paul DePodesta becomes the Rockies new president of baseball operations after being with the Browns the last 10 years
The Baltimore Orioles officially pick up reliever Andrew Kittredge’s $9M option
November 6, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The Baltimore Orioles officially pick up reliever Andrew Kittredge’s $9M option