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Skaggs' mom: Angels never asked about addiction
Debbie Hetman, the mother of Tyler Skaggs, said she didn't know whether her son informed the Angels of his drug addiction but added that she was never asked.[read more]

Padres re-sign Hart on 1-year deal with '27 option
Left-hander Kyle Hart, a star in the Korean Baseball Organization, is staying with the San Diego Padres, agreeing Monday to a one-year contract that includes a club option for 2027.[read more]

1B Naylor, Mariners reunite on five-year deal
First baseman Josh Naylor has signed a five-year contract to return to the Seattle Mariners, the team announced Monday, reuniting one of the best free agent bats available with the team that made re-signing him its top offseason priority.[read more]

Hamels, Braun, Kemp among 12 new to HOF ballot
Cole Hamels, Ryan Braun and Matt Kemp are among 12 newcomers on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot released Monday, and Carlos Beltrán heads 15 holdovers after falling 19 votes shy in 2025 balloting.[read more]

Montas cut by the Mets with $17M left on deal
Frankie Montas was designated for assignment by the Mets, who owe the injured right-hander $17 million for the final season of a $34 million, two-year contract.[read more]

Teams have until Jan. 2 to sign Japan RHP Imai
Right-hander Tatsuya Imai is entering Major League Baseball's posting system and will be available to teams to sign as a free agent from Wednesday through Jan. 2.[read more]

Grisham, Torres, Imanaga, Woodruff accept QOs
Trent Grisham, Gleyber Torres, Shota Imanaga and Brandon Woodruff all accepted the $22.025 million qualifying offers, electing to remain with their clubs for next season instead of entering free agency.[read more]

✍ Grading bold season predictions for all teams
It's time to see if what we said about each club going into the season was accurate or not -- and what it means for 2026.[read more]

Nats' Butera got job same day he became father
Blake Butera earned two titles at the same time as his first child was born the same day the Nationals hired the 33-year-old to be the team's new manager.[read more]

Offseason grades: Mariners re-sign Naylor in winter's first big move
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.[read more]