Blue Jays emerge as Tarik Skubal suitor as Mets' competition grows — with mystery teams lurking  —  LAS VEGAS — The big-market Blue Jays are a player in the sweepstakes for superstar free agent Tarik Skubal, and they are expected to join the Mets, Padres and Dodgers in meeting …

Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski unanimously wins NL Cy Young Award after record-setting, World Series-winning season  —  Jacob Misiorowski broke fastball velocity records in 2026.  He won a World Series title in 2026.  And now he's the 2026 NL Cy Young Award winner.

Yankees' Cam Schlittler wins AL Cy Young unanimously  —  New York Yankees' right-hander Cam Schlittler was unanimously selected as the American League Cy Young winner.  —  This election marks the 14th time that an American League pitcher has been a unanimous choice for the award and the third time for the Yankees.

Astros hire Brad Ausmus as next manager  —  HOUSTON - Brad Ausmus, the longtime catcher and former Major League manager who spent the last three years as the Yankees bench coach, was named the next manager of the Astros, the team announced on Wednesday.  —  Ausmus will be officially introduced …

Alvarez, PCA become 1st-time winners of Hank Aaron Award after career years  —  The Hank Aaron Award is given each year to the best offensive performers in the American and National Leagues.  The 2026 honorees put together seasons worthy of plenty of hardware.

Mets interested in top free agents in their search for bullpen help: Sources  —  LAS VEGAS — The New York Mets' search for bullpen help includes a wide-ranging group of options and some of the top free-agent relievers, according to league sources who spoke Wednesday on the condition of anonymity in exchange for their candor.

Manager of the Year Awards recognize leaders of surprising upstart, dominant juggernaut  —  One took a special team all the way to the first World Series championship in franchise history.  The other piloted an impressive turnaround and made some unexpected noise in the postseason.

What I'm hearing about the Phillies' early offseason activity and targets  —  LAS VEGAS — It's been 47 months since the Philadelphia Phillies signed an external free-agent hitter to a multi-year deal.  They have re-signed Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto in that time.

'He's not going anywhere': Royals dispel trade interest in Bobby Witt Jr.  —  Key Takeaways  —  AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.  — Royals GM J.J. Picollo said Bobby Witt Jr. will not be traded.  — The Red Sox reportedly asked about Witt before the 2026 trade deadline.

Phillies likely to pursue Japanese star Teruaki Sato — just not for third base  —  The Phillies are believed likely to make a play for Japanese star Teruaki Sato.  —  The former Japan League MVP and Triple Crown winner is listed as a third baseman, but the Phillies view him as an outfielder, which they also need.

Pagán agrees to 1-year, $11 million deal with Tigers (source)  —  The Tigers are in agreement with reliever Emilio Pagán on a one-year, $11 million contract, a source told MLB.com's Jason Beck.  The club has not confirmed the deal, which is pending a physical.

Texas Rangers hire Tommy Joseph as major league hitting coach  —  Joseph, who previously worked on staffs with the Baltimore Orioles and Seattle Mariners, will replace assistant hitting coach Alex Cintrón.  —  Add Us  —  LAS VEGAS — The Texas Rangers have hired former big leaguer Tommy Joseph …