Dodgers ‘fully expect’ Shohei Ohtani to remain two-way player, pitch in 2027  —  LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to remain a two-way player and pitch for the team in 2027, president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said Wednesday.

Grading the 2026 Mets: What letter did David Stearns receive?  —  If this were college, the Mets would have flunked out by the second semester.  —  Despite some encouraging bright spots, this past season was mostly one to forget — marked by high expectations that were quashed weeks …

Kansas City Royals set for a busy offseason.  What are the top priorities?  —  Key Takeaways  —  AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.  — Royals plan aggressive bullpen moves after a 5.07 ERA ranked second-worst.  — Kansas City also seeks a starter to deepen a rotation hit by injuries.

Kurt Suzuki out as Angels manager; interim GM John Mozeliak won't return in 2027  —  The Los Angeles Angels will be looking for a new manager and general manager for the 2027 season.  —  After just one season, Kurt Suzuki will not be returning as manager after the Angels lost 100 games …

Mariners' manager search includes Cubs farm director Jason Kanzler, among others: Sources  —  In their ongoing search for a new manager, the Seattle Mariners have identified a group of candidates that includes an outside-the-box option in Chicago Cubs director of player development Jason Kanzler …

Rays opt for Nick Martinez to open World Series vs. Brewers  —  MILWAUKEE — In a bit of a curveball, the Tampa Bay Rays will start Nick Martinez, not staff ace Drew Rasmussen, in Game 1 of the World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers, manager Kevin Cash announced Thursday.

Fabian Hurzeler would cost record fee with no release clause in Brighton contract  —  Exclusive: German coach admired by Manchester United but hiring him would be a complicated and expensive operation  —  Fabian Hurzeler does not have a release clause in his Brighton contract …

How Marlins will fill their payroll if there's a salary floor.  And hot stove news  —  A six-pack of Marlins notes on a Thursday:  —  ▪ The Marlins finished the season with a $100.2 million payroll, including $18 million in player benefits, a figure that places them ahead …

The pitching plan and offensive disappearance that led to the Guardians' ALCS demise  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Cleveland Guardians left themselves susceptible to hand-wringing, to first-guessing, second-guessing and third-guessing about pitching strategies, about their refusal to call upon Tanner Bibee …

Three things the Rangers can learn from Brewers, Rays to get back to World Series  —  The Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers — two teams with slight budgets who prioritize analytics and strategic offensive approaches — will play for a World Series..  —  Suddenly, luxury-taxed payrolls aren't in vogue anymore.

How would a salary cap help the Yankees?  Hal Steinbrenner doesn't want to talk about it  —  Hal Steinbrenner only talks to reporters in group settings once or twice a year, so when he does, he typically fields a hodgepodge of questions.  —  Such was the case on Wednesday, when the Yankees owner …

Woodruff would love World Series roster spot, but understands why it might not happen  —  MILWAUKEE - Brandon Woodruff threw 23 live pitches to the Brewers' “A” lineup at American Family Field on Tuesday and sat 90-92 mph, right where he'd expect in an empty stadium while facing hitters for the first time in nearly four months.