Rockies retain manager Warren Schaeffer after 119-loss season  —  Warren Schaeffer, who took over as interim manager of the Colorado Rockies after Bud Black was fired amid a historically bad season for the franchise, will return as manager in 2026, it was announced Monday.

Imai doesn't want to join Dodgers, he wants to ‘take them down’  —  When the news broke that Seibu Lions ace Tatsuya Imai was posted, many Major League fans had one question: Would he also want to join the Dodgers?  After all, not only is Los Angeles arguably the closest flight back to Japan …

3 Closers Diamondbacks Could Target  —  Who could man the ninth inning for the Arizona Diamondbacks? … The Arizona Diamondbacks need may things this offseason.  One need in particular that stands out — and has, for some time now — is the ever-elusive closer.

Shohei Ohtani to play for Japan in World Baseball Classic  —  Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani will play for Team Japan in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, he announced on social media Monday night.  —  Japan will be looking to repeat after winning gold in the 2023 Classic.

Mets, Rangers agree to trade involving Brandon Nimmo and Marcus Semien: Sources  —  The New York Mets agreed Sunday to trade outfielder Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers for second baseman Marcus Semien, a move that would exchange inflated contracts and shake up both rosters.

‘I like my players fighting’: David Moyes defends Idrissa Gueye after Everton bust-up  — Midfielder sent off after slapping teammate Keane  — United ‘were not perfect’ in the loss, says Amorim  —  David Moyes said he likes his players “fighting each other” after Idrissa Gueye …

Tigers among clubs looking at free-agent pitcher Ryan Helsley as a starter: Sources  —  Ryan Helsley, starting pitcher?  —  The Detroit Tigers are among the clubs talking to the free-agent right-hander about becoming a starter, according to people familiar with his market.

Ranking the top 10 moments in Padres history  —  At the moment, the Padres find themselves in the midst of the franchise's best run of success in its 56-year history.  Nonetheless, their first five decades featured plenty of spectacular moments, too — from brilliant defensive plays …

Mike Elias says the risk of trading Grayson Rodriguez was worth the reward of outfield stability  —  Midway through Grayson Rodriguez's flight from his home in Texas to the Orioles' spring training facility in Florida for a checkup visit with his coaches and trainers, the right-hander received a text message.

James Harden on 55-point gem for Clippers: ‘I had to do what I had to do’  —  CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Los Angeles Clippers point guard James Harden scored 55 points Saturday to set the single-game franchise record and lead a 131-116 road win against the Charlotte Hornets.