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Red Sox Trade LHP Eduardo Rivera to St. Louis Cardinals

November 3, 2026

BOSTON, MA—The Boston Red Sox today traded left-handed pitcher Eduardo Rivera to the St. Louis Cardinals, in exchange for minor league right-handed pitcher Juan García. Rivera, 23, made his Major League debut with Boston in 2026, appearing in four games (three starts). The left-hander also pitched in 26 minor league

Mariners Name Jason Kanzler Field Manager

Kanzler, who most recently served as Cubs Director of Player Development, also brings World Series experience as Major League coach
November 3, 2026

SEATTLE – Seattle Mariners President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto announced today that Jason Kanzler has been named as the team’s new field manager. Kanzler is the 22nd manager in club history (19th full time). “Our goal in this process was finding a manager with the ability to challenge all

Red Sox Announce Roster Moves

November 2, 2026

BOSTON, MA—The Boston Red Sox today announced the following roster moves:

  • Reinstated the following players from the 60-Day Injured List: right-handed pitchers Kutter Crawford, Zack Kelly, Johan Oviedo, and Justin Slaten; left-handed pitcher Eduardo Rivera; first baseman Triston Casas; and outfielder Eli White.
  • Designated right-handed pitcher Zack Kelly

Padres Promote Chris Connolly to EVP, Chief Marketing & Operations Officer

November 2, 2026

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres have promoted Chris Connolly to Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing and Operations Officer, Padres CEO Erik Greupner announced today. “Chris has been an outstanding leader and driving force behind the Padres’ continued growth and success,” said Greupner. “His highly collaborative, positive, creative, and

Dodgers Name Caroline Perry as EVP & COO; Promote Royce Cohen to EVP & Chief Business Officer

November 2, 2026

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers have named Caroline Perry as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective November 30, and Royce Cohen has been promoted to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer. Perry has been Chief Operating Officer of the San Diego Padres

Pirates Claim Outfielder Akil Baddoo Off Waivers From Milwaukee

November 2, 2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates today claimed outfielder Akil Baddoo off waivers from Milwaukee. The 28-year-old Baddoo (pronounced “ah-KEEL” “bah-DOO”) hit a combined .252 (58-for-230) with 11 doubles, three triples, 11 home runs, 47 RBI and an .818 OPS in 66 minor league games split between Nashville (Brewers’ Triple-A, 64 games) and

Mariners Make 12 Roster Moves

The Mariners 40-man roster is now at 39 players
November 2, 2026

SEATTLE – Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Justin Hollander announced today the following roster moves:

  • Matt Brash, RHP, reinstated from 60-day Injured List (right lat strain).
  • Nick Davila, RHP, reinstated from 60-day Injured List (SC joint sprain).
  • Brennen Davis, OF, reinstated

Yankees Transactions - 11/2/26

November 2, 2026

Today, the Yankees have extended a qualifying offer to RHP David Bednar. Additionally, the Yankees have added INF/OF Marco Luciano to the 40-man roster. Luciano, 25, has hit .217 (25-for-115) with 14R, 8 doubles, 1 triple, 3RBI, 11BB and 1SB in 41 games over parts of two Major League seasons

Rangers Acquire José Buttó via Waiver Claim from San Francisco

Buttó, 28, has logged five Major League seasons with New York-NL and San Francisco
November 2, 2026

Arlington, Texas — The Texas Rangers today announced the following transactions:

  • Right-handed pitcher José Buttó (pronounced ‘BOOT-oh’) acquired via waiver claim from San Francisco
  • Infielder/outfielder Michael Helman assigned outright to the minor leagues The 28-year-old Buttó made 3 appearances for San Francisco in 2026 (all in March and

Rangers Announce Baseball Operations Promotions

Nick Hundley, Mike Parnell, and Hamilton Wise all elevated to vice president roles
November 2, 2026

Arlington, Texas — The Texas Rangers today announced the following promotions within the club’s baseball operations department:

  • Nick Hundley – Vice President, Player Development
  • Mike Parnell – Vice President, Pro Personnel
  • Hamilton Wise – Vice President, Amateur & International Scouting The 43-year-old Hundley has spent five seasons

Mariners Claim RHP Isaac Mattson Off Waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates

31-year-old right-handed pitcher has a career 3.94 ERA in 89 games
November 2, 2026

SEATTLE – Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Justin Hollander announced today that the Mariners have claimed RHP Isaac Mattson off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Mariners 40-man roster is now at 36 players. Mattson, 31, appeared in 38 games with the Pirates in

Dodgers' Blake Snell to Join the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation to Break Ground on Dodgers Dreamfields 69 and 70 at Charles S. Farnsworth Park in Altadena on Thursday

November 2, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DODGERS’ BLAKE SNELL TO JOIN THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS FOUNDATION TO BREAK GROUND ON DODGERS DREAMFIELDS 69 AND 70 AT CHARLES S. FARNSWORTH PARK IN ALTADENA In partnership with the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation, the $1.4 million project will restore two fields

Colorado Rockies Name Ethan Katz Major League Pitching Coach

November 2, 2026

DENVER - The Colorado Rockies announced today that they have hired Ethan Katz as the club’s Major League pitching coach. Katz joins the Rockies from the Houston Astros where he spent the 2026 season as the assistant pitching coach after spending five years with the Chicago White Sox (2021-25) as

Press Release: BravesVision Returns with Nightly Offseason Programming Beginning Monday, November 2

November 2, 2026

BravesVision powered by Southern Company will air Braves-focused content throughout the offseason, beginning at 6 p.m. ET daily The Atlanta Braves today announced that offseason programming on BravesVision powered by Southern Company will begin on Monday, November 2 at 6 p.m. ET. Fans can tune in every evening at 6

Lou Piniella Named a Finalist on Baseball Hall of Fame Contemporary Ballot

Piniella, the winningest manager in Mariners history, managed 23 total seasons, including 10 with Seattle
November 2, 2026

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announced today that former Seattle Mariners manager Lou Piniella is one of eight finalists on the Contemporary Era Ballot for the Class of 2027, which includes executives, managers and umpires. Piniella spent 23 seasons as a Major League manager,

Kansas City Royals Foundation Sponsors Free Veterans Day Weekend Admission to National WWI Museum and Memorial

November 2, 2026

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals Foundation will sponsor free admission for active-duty military members and veterans at the National WWI Museum and Memorial from Friday, Nov. 6, through Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, in honor of Veterans Day. The admission promotion is extended to spouses and dependents with ID. The

Wilyer Abreu, Caleb Durbin, and Ceddanne Rafaela Receive 2026 Rawlings Gold Glove Awards

November 1, 2026

BOSTON, MA—Boston Red Sox players Wilyer Abreu, Caleb Durbin, and Ceddanne Rafaela are recipients of 2026 American League Rawlings Gold Glove Awards. Abreu won the award for right fielders, Durbin won the award for third basemen, and Rafaela won the award for center fielders. It marks Abreu’s third career Gold

Washington Nationals acquire infielder Nate Furman

November 1, 2026

The Washington Nationals acquired infielder Nate Furman from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for left-handed pitcher Tony Neubeck on Sunday. Additionally, Washington designated left-handed pitcher Richard Lovelady for assignment. Nationals President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni made the announcement. Furman, 25, hit .293 with 25 doubles, one triple, seven

D-backs Win Club-Record-Tying 3 Gold Gloves with Moreno, Carroll and Perdomo

November 1, 2026

The Arizona Diamondbacks have a franchise-record-tying 3 winners (first time with 3 position players) for the 2026 National League Rawlings Gold Glove Awards® with 2-time winner C Gabriel Moreno and first-time winners RF Corbin Carroll and SS Geraldo Perdomo. The club also had 3 Gold Glove winners in 2019 with

Mariners Second Baseman Cole Young Wins American League Gold Glove

Young is a first-time winner and the first Mariners infielder to win a Gold Glove Award since 2020
November 1, 2026

SEATTLE – Seattle Mariners second baseman Cole Young has won the 2026 Rawlings American League Gold Glove Award, as announced today by the Rawlings Sporting Goods Company and Major League Baseball. Young, 23, is a first-time Gold Glove Award winner. He is the first Mariners Gold Glove Award winner since

Ezequiel Duran Selected Winner of 2026 Rawlings Gold Glove Award

Duran becomes the first Texas player to win the award at the utility position
November 1, 2026

Arlington, Texas — Rangers infielder/outfielder Ezequiel Duran has been selected as the winner of the 2026 Rawlings Gold Glove Award at the utility position in the American League. The announcement was made by Rawlings tonight in a televised show on ESPN. The Rawlings Gold Gloves are presented for defensive excellence

Red Sox Exercise RHP Garrett Whitlock's 2027 Club Option

November 1, 2026

BOSTON, MA—The Boston Red Sox today exercised right-handed pitcher Garrett Whitlock’s 2027 club option. Whitlock, 30, pitched in 54 games during 2026, going 7-2 with 26 holds, four saves, a 1.72 ERA (10 ER/52.1 IP), and a 0.90 WHIP. Among Major League relievers, the right-hander ranked fifth in ERA, sixth

D-backs Baseball. Your Way.

October 30, 2026

12-game packages let fans choose the matchups and holiday games that matter most

Dodgers EVP and COO Bob Wolfe to Retire

October 30, 2026

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced that Bob Wolfe, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, will retire at the end of this year, the culmination of a 47-year career as a professional sports executive. Wolfe will remain an advisor for the organization. Wolfe has been Executive

Red Sox Trade INF Tsung-Che Cheng to Detroit Tigers

October 30, 2026

BOSTON, MA—The Boston Red Sox have traded infielder Tsung-Che Cheng to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for cash considerations. Cheng, 25, played in 14 games for Boston this season, batting .256 (10-for-39) with seven runs scored, one double, and five RBI, while making 13 starts at shortstop. The left-handed hitter