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The Chiba Lotte Marines announced Saturday they will begin the process of posting Roki Sasaki, the Japanese right-hander considered one of the most talented pitchers in the world, paving the way for the 23-year-old to join Major League Baseball in 2025. The posting system is the method of transfer between MLB and Nippon Professional Baseball

Associated Press Nov 8, 2024, 09:25 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ANAHEIM, Calif. — Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto might have to sit out the start of the 2025 season after undergoing surgery on his right shoulder. Angels general manager Perry Minasian announced Friday that Neto had surgery earlier in the week. “He will

Associated Press Nov 8, 2024, 03:58 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO — Will Venable is a busy man these days. The new manager of the Chicago White Sox is learning his way around the organization. He is talking to his new players and working with the front office on its offseason plans. As Venable

Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterNov 8, 2024, 04:53 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. Open Extended Reactions Major League Baseball and the Atlanta Braves formally filed an objection to Diamond Sports Group’s reorganization plan on

Associated Press Nov 8, 2024, 03:29 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PHILADELPHIA — Preston Mattingly, a son of former star first baseman and manager Don Mattingly, was promoted to general manager of the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday under president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski. Sam Fuld, the GM since December 2020, is studying for his

Associated Press Nov 8, 2024, 12:34 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Mets outfielder Tyrone Taylor had a pair of operations and should be ready for spring training in mid-February. New York said Friday that Taylor had an umbilical hernia repair Oct. 30 in Phoenix with Dr. Venkata Evani and a right elbow

ESPN News Services Nov 8, 2024, 11:26 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Aaron Boone will return as manager of the New York Yankees next season after the team exercised its 2025 club option. Boone, who led the Yankees to their first World Series appearance since 2009, will return for his 8th season, the team announced

Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterNov 8, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions As MLB’s free agency officially opened this week, baseball’s top executives gathered in San Antonio for the annual general manager meetings, offering the first opportunity to hear front offices

Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterNov 7, 2024, 05:41 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. Open Extended Reactions Diamond Sports Group, bankrupt operator of what was previously called Bally Sports, announced a new linear rights and

ESPN News Services Nov 7, 2024, 04:31 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Future Hall of Fame pitcher Clayton Kershaw confirmed he underwent foot and knee surgeries on Thursday and will begin rehabilitation with the intention of returning for an 18th season in 2025. The surgery to his left foot was performed by Dr. Kenneth Jung,

Jeff Passan, ESPNNov 6, 2024, 09:38 PM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” Open Extended Reactions SAN ANTONIO — Eight-time All-Star Mookie Betts is likely to move back to the infield, manning second base or shortstop for the World Series champion Los

Associated Press Nov 6, 2024, 04:15 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES — Fernando Valenzuela was remembered for “having the heart of a lion” throughout his stellar pitching career with the Los Angeles Dodgers during a Catholic funeral on Wednesday. Archbishop José Gomez sprinkled holy water on Valenzuela’s casket and later waved incense over

Associated Press Nov 6, 2024, 07:36 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SAN ANTONIO — Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen said Wednesday he met with left-handed pitcher Jordan Montgomery in an effort to move past team owner Ken Kendrick’s harsh public criticism after the season. It remains to be seen whether Montgomery will be part

Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterNov 6, 2024, 05:59 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions SAN ANTONIO — St. Louis Cardinals slugger Willson Contreras is making a permanent move to first base, president of baseball operations John Mozeliak confirmed Wednesday. “We think that being

Associated Press Nov 6, 2024, 06:17 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SAN ANTONIO — Right-hander Jacob Waguespack has agreed to a $1.3 million, one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Rays. The contract includes a $1.5 million club option for 2026 that could escalate to $2 million if he reaches 20 points, which includes two points

Associated Press Nov 6, 2024, 01:29 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SAN ANTONIO — Third baseman Alex Bregman had surgery to remove a bone chip from his right elbow. Agent Scott Boras revealed the operation during a news conference Wednesday at the general managers meetings. “He’s had his procedure. He’s going to be back swinging

Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterNov 6, 2024, 02:32 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions SAN ANTONIO — Juan Soto will take his time surveying the free agent market before signing with a team, according to his agent Scott Boras. Speaking at the general

ESPN News Services Nov 6, 2024, 12:50 PM ET Open Extended Reactions One year into his tenure with the Padres, Mike Shildt has been rewarded with a two-year contract extension that ties the manager to San Diego through 2027. The Padres announced the agreement Wednesday with the 56-year-old manager after they went 93-69, finishing five