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Kazuma Okamoto's signing is a 'significant step' for the defending AL champion Blue Jays, GM says
Ian Harrison, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 6 - 12:58 p.m. | Save Story
Before he moved from Japan to the big leagues, Kazuma Okamoto put the logos of all 30 MLB teams in front of his daughter and asked which one she liked most.
Phillies hire Don Mattingly as bench coach, reuniting him with GM son Preston
Dan Gelston, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 5 - 11:56 a.m. | Save Story
Don Mattingly made up his mind that 2025 would be his last season in baseball. The 1985 AL MVP and former manager would retire after one final season as a bench coach in Toronto, without or without the World Series ring he's fruitlessly chased since his rookie season with the New York Yankees in 1983.
Infielder Kazuma Okamoto and Blue Jays agree to $60 million, 4-year contract, AP sources say
Rob Gillies, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 3 - 3:40 p.m. | Save Story
Two people familiar with the negotiations tell The Associated Press that infielder Kazuma Okamoto and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a $60 million, four-year contract. A six-time All-Star, Okamoto has a .277 average with 248 homers and 717 RBIs in 11 Japanese big league seasons, leading the Central League in home runs in 2020, 2021 and 2023. He homered off Colorado's Kyle Freeland to help Japan beat the U.S. 3-2 in the 2023 World Baseball Classic final. Under the posting agreement between Major League Baseball and Nippon Professional Baseball, a deal must be finalized by 5 p.m. EST Sunday.
Right-hander Tatsuya Imai and Houston Astros agree to $54 million, 3-year contract, AP source says
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 1 - 5:38 p.m. | Save Story
Right-hander Tatsuya Imai and the Houston Astros have agreed to a $54 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Thursday.
Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon agrees to restructure final year of his $245 million contract
Greg Beacham, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 30 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
Anthony Rendon has agreed to restructure the final year of his $245 million, seven-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday night.
All-Star first baseman Ryan O'Hearn and Pirates agree to a $29 million, 2-year deal, AP source says
Will Graves, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 23 - 6:41 p.m. | Save Story
The Pittsburgh Pirates took another step toward being a contender in 2026, agreeing to a $29 million, two-year contract with All-Star first baseman/outfielder Ryan O'Hearn that's designed to give one of the worst offenses in the majors a boost.
Steelers WR DK Metcalf suspended 2 games following altercation with fan in Detroit
Will Graves, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 22 - 3:47 p.m. | Save Story
The NFL has suspended Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf for two games following an in-game altercation between Metcalf and a fan during the team's victory over Detroit.
White Sox expect Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to make quick impact and put up big numbers
Matt Carlson, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 22 - 1:20 p.m. | Save Story
Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz calls Munetaka Murakami "one of the most prolific power hitters on the planet" and expects the 25-year-old Japanese slugger to make an immediate impact on his rebuilding team next season.
It's been 50 years since a lawyer's decision unlocked free agency in MLB and changed sports forever
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 22 - 12:20 p.m. | Save Story
Sports were turned upside down 50 years ago Tuesday by a man who never threw or kicked a ball.
White Sox add Munetaka Murakami with $34 million, 2-year contract
Jay Cohen, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 21 - 12:41 p.m. | Save Story
The rebuilding Chicago White Sox added Munetaka Murakami to their lineup on Sunday, agreeing to a $34 million, two-year contract with the Japanese slugger.
Los Angeles Dodgers to pay record $169 million luxury tax after winning 2nd straight World Series
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 19 - 6:05 p.m. | Save Story
The Los Angeles Dodgers will pay a record $169.4 million luxury tax after winning their second straight World Series title, raising their two-year tax bill to $272.4 million.
Los Angeles Angels settle lawsuit with family of pitcher Tyler Skaggs over fatal overdose
Amy Taxin, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 19 - 5:10 p.m. | Save Story
The Los Angeles Angels have settled a lawsuit over the drug overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs. The decision to settle was reached Friday after a two-month civil trial in Southern California. Authorities say Skaggs died in 2019 after snorting a fentanyl-laced pill provided by the team's communications director, Eric Kay. Skaggs' relatives filed a lawsuit alleging the MLB team knew or should have known Kay was a drug addict and dealing painkillers to players. The team said officials didn't know Skaggs was taking drugs and would have sought him help if they did. The Skaggs family says the confidential settlement closes a painful process.
Pirates acquire All-Star 2B Brandon Lowe in three-team trade involving the Rays and the Astros
Will Graves, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 19 - 3:38 p.m. | Save Story
The offense-starved Pittsburgh Pirates finally made an aggressive offseason move, acquiring two-time All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe from the Tampa Bay Rays as part of a three-team trade that also includes the Houston Astros.
Kansas City Chiefs close to leaving Arrowhead Stadium for new home in Kansas
Dave Skretta, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 19 - 10:15 a.m. | Save Story
The Kansas City Chiefs appear to be mere days away from taking a big step toward a move across the state line, and eventually leaving their longtime home at Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri for a new and likely covered stadium in Kansas.
NASCAR's Greg Biffle killed in plane crash. Here are some other athletes who died in the air
Jimmy Golen, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 19 - 6:37 a.m. | Save Story
Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle was believed to be on the plane that crashed outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, on Thursday, killing all seven people aboard. He joins a somber roll of athletes who died in plane or helicopter crashes, including fellow race car drivers Alan Kulwicki and Davey Allison, who died in separate accidents in 1993. Here are some of the sports figures who died in aviation accidents:
Tarik Skubal joins Paul Skenes on US World Baseball Classic pitching staff
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 18 - 2:33 p.m. | Save Story
Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers has agreed to pitch for the United States in the World Baseball Classic, joining a pitching staff that includes reigning NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Holmes is sad to see Alonso, Díaz and Nimmo leave Mets but trusts front-office retool decisions
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 18 - 1:37 p.m. | Save Story
Clay Holmes felt like a lot of Mets fans watching Pete Alonso, Edwin Díaz and Brendan Nimmo leave New York.
Ani Kilambi, 31, is joining the Washington Nationals as their general manager
Howard Fendrich, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 18 - 9:20 a.m. | Save Story
Ani Kilambi joined the Nationals as their new general manager on Thursday, making the 31-year-old who had been with the Philadelphia Phillies the latest young face to join president of baseball operations Paul Toboni in Washington.
Luke Weaver agrees to $22 million, 2-year deal with the New York Mets, AP source says
Mike Fitzpatrick, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 17 - 12:35 p.m. | Save Story
Luke Weaver has agreed to a $22 million, two-year contract with the New York Mets, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press, joining Clay Holmes and Devin Williams as former Yankees on a rebuilt pitching staff.
