Nationals, Orioles settle lengthy dispute over MASN TV rights  —  NEW YORK — The Nationals and Orioles ended a legal fight over television rights dating to 2012 when Major League Baseball announced Monday that Washington will be freed from its deal with the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network after the upcoming season.

Exclusive: Sammy Sosa talks ‘no rules’ Steroid Era and ‘making people happy’ with Cubs  —  MESA, Ariz. — Sammy Sosa, wearing a Chicago Cubs uniform for the first time in 21 years, is smiling and laughing during the morning conversation, but the subject changes and his mood suddenly switches gears.

Sources: Manfred mulling family's request to remove Rose from ineligible list  —  Commissioner Rob Manfred is considering a petition filed on Jan. 8 by Pete Rose's family to have Major League Baseball's all-time hit leader posthumously removed from baseball's ineligible list …

“Friday Night Baseball” returns to Apple TV+ on March 28  —  Exclusive weekly doubleheaders return for a fourth season, with New York Mets at Houston Astros and Baltimore Orioles at Toronto Blue Jays  —  “Fight for Glory: 2024 World Series,” the new docuseries on Apple TV+, premieres later this month …

Garrett Crochet details last season's contract extension drama  —  GARRETT CROCHET TALKS PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. - “I'm actually glad that you asked ...”  —  As Garrett Crochet detailed in his appearance on the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast, his most asked-about question …

Roman Anthony cherishes time spent in the cage with Big Papi  —  FORT MYERS — David Ortiz spent time with Roman Anthony in the batting cages at JetBlue Park on Sunday morning, a Red Sox legend connecting with a centerpiece of the team's future.  —  The opportunity to learn from the Hall of Famer wasn't lost on the top prospect.

Why D-backs believe Corbin Carroll will be better than ever  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — For as many as 17 weeks last season, Corbin Carroll felt lost.  He often wondered if he'd get sent down to the minor leagues.  At times, he doubted he'd ever be good again.

Final 2025 offseason grades for all 30 MLB teams  —  Open Extended Reactions  —  Spring training is here.  Games have started.  The offseason is mostly over, although a few significant free agents remain unsigned and we might yet see a couple of final big preseason trades — maybe Nolan Arenado or Dylan Cease.

Starling Marte remains intriguing trade option for AL contender  —  The Royals made a push to try to acquire Starling Marte in winter, but could not find agreement with the Mets, who were interested in a reliever such as Hunter Harvey or Angel Zerpa while Kansas City wanted to give up a lesser arm.

Predicting the N.F.L. Draft, With a Surprising Trade at the Top  —  Normally for my post-combine mock, I like to propose a few trade ideas.  But I found it tough to do with this class because teams like the depth on Day 2 a whole lot more than the options in a relatively light first round.

MLB Plots a New TV Model After Striking Out With ESPN  —  The big sports network is walking away from the national pastime, accelerating baseball's need to cope with the demise of the TV economy that fueled its growth for decades.  —  Many U.S. sports leagues these days are awash …

Mets' A.J. Minter progressing well but won't rush to be back by Opening Day  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — In A.J. Minter's race to be ready for Opening Day, the key is to try not to race at all.  —  He is the Mets' new top lefthanded reliever, having joined on a two-year, $22 million contract over the offseason.