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Phillies give manager Thomson 1-year extension
The Phillies have signed manager Rob Thomson to a one-year extension through 2027 after the 62-year-old guided the team to its fourth straight playoffs.
www.espn.com - MLB Dec 09, 2025
Sources: Schwarber back to Phils on $150M deal
Slugger Kyle Schwarber, who led the NL with 56 home runs last season, and the Phillies are finalizing a five-year, $150 million contract, sources told ESPN.
Jeff Passan Dec 09, 2025
Tigers prez: No 'untouchables,' including Skubal
Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, even after back-to-back Cy Young Awards, is not "untouchable" when it comes to trade offers, president of baseball operations Scott Harris said.
www.espn.com - MLB Dec 09, 2025
Dominican court orders new trial for Rays' Franco
An appeals court in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday ordered a new trial for Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who was convicted earlier this year of sexually abusing a minor.
www.espn.com - MLB Dec 09, 2025
Ohtani ties mark with 4th AP Male Athlete of Year
Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani capped another championship year by winning The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for a record-tying fourth time.
www.espn.com - MLB Dec 09, 2025
Sources: Veteran LHP Matz, Rays agree to deal
Left-hander Steven Matz and the Rays are in agreement on a two-year contract, pending a physical, sources said.
www.espn.com - MLB Dec 08, 2025
Mets' Mendoza: Reports of clubhouse issues 'a lie'
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza disputed recent reports of discord among his players last season while also defending his management of the bullpen.
Jorge Castillo Dec 08, 2025
Cubs prez sees team 'definitely' adding pitching
The Cubs are likely to add more to their pitching staff, team president Jed Hoyer told reporters at MLB's winter meetings on Monday.
Jesse Rogers Dec 08, 2025
Boone lauds Jays, but gap with Yanks not that far
Speaking to reporters at the MLB winter meetings Monday, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone lauded the Toronto Blue Jays for defeating his club in the playoffs, but he doesn't believe the gap betwee...
Jorge Castillo Dec 08, 2025
D.R. to host Tigers for games ahead of WBC
The Dominican Republic will host the Tigers for a pair of exhibition games on March 3 and 4 ahead of the World Baseball Classic, but Rob Manfred said playing regular-season games on the island nation ...
www.espn.com - MLB Dec 08, 2025