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FILE - Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts during Game 4 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)

Shohei Ohtani announces he will play for Japan in next year’s World Baseball Classic

The Associated Press 1 minute read Yesterday at 12:24 AM CST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani plans to play for Japan in next year's World Baseball Classic, the two-way Los Angeles Dodgers star announced on social media Monday night.

Ohtani helped Japan win the 2023 WBC, striking out then-Los Angeles Angels teammate Mike Trout for the final out of the championship game against the United States. He was named MVP of the tournament.

Ohtani won his fourth MVP award this month, shortly after he helped the Dodgers win their second straight World Series title. He returned to the mound this season after not pitching in 2024 while recovering from Tommy John surgery.

In the postseason, he had arguably the best game in major league history, striking out 10 batters and hitting three homers as the Dodgers completed a four-game NL Championship Series sweep of Milwaukee.

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Shohei Ohtani’s bat from historic 2024 season sells for $300,000 at auction

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Shohei Ohtani’s bat from historic 2024 season sells for $300,000 at auction

The Associated Press 1 minute read Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025

LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (AP) — A bat used by Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani to hit five home runs during the 2024 season, when he became the first major league player to hit 50 homers and steal 50 bases, was sold at auction for $300,000.

The second home run ball Ohtani hit out of Dodger Stadium during his historic performance in Game 4 of this season's National League Championship Season went for $270,000.

The items were among those sold at SCP Auctions' fall premier sale that closed Saturday.

Home run balls hit by the Dodgers in Game 7 of their World Series victory over the Toronto Blue Jays also sold. Will Smith's game-winning homer in the 11th inning sold for $168,000, while Miguel Rojas' game-tying homer sold for $156,000.

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Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025

FILE - Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani watches his home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the seventh inning in Game 3 of baseball's World Series, Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

Zoe Hicks selected in baseball draft

1 minute read Friday, Nov. 21, 2025

Zoe Hicks was a first-round pick in the inaugural Women’s Professional Baseball League on Thursday.

The Boissevain third baseman was taken 13th overall in the first round by Boston, one of four franchises in the new league, which is set to launch next summer and play out of Boston, New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Hicks has played recently with Canada’s national softball and baseball teams.

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Beckwith commits to Dickinson State

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Beckwith commits to Dickinson State

Perry Bergson 7 minute read Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025

When Emily Beckwith committed to Dickinson State University, she knew she was carrying on an important legacy between Brandon and the North Dakota school.

The 17-year-old outfielder is following in the footsteps of Ashley Neufeld — who tragically died with two of her Blue Hawks teammates in 2009 — Brandon’s Taylor Ursel and Morgan Glowa, who signed in 2012, and more recently pitcher Arjana Eilers, who was at DSU from 2018 to 2023.

The Brandon connection is something Beckwith takes very seriously, in part because she is close to Neufeld’s parents, Phil and Bev.

“It’s so cool,” Beckwith said. “I grew up hearing so much about Ashley’s character and I’ve always strived to be even half the teammate she was. I talked to Arjana plenty, she has nothing but great things to say about Dickinson and about the team and about coach (Kristen) Fleury. She loves coach Fleury.

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Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025

Emily Beckwith signs her commitment papers to Dickinson State University at TC Sports Indoor Facility. (Submitted)

Blue Jays and free-agent pitcher Dylan Cease agree to $210 million, 7-year deal, AP source says

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Blue Jays and free-agent pitcher Dylan Cease agree to $210 million, 7-year deal, AP source says

Ronald Blum, The Associated Press 1 minute read 7:29 PM CST

Free-agent pitcher Dylan Cease and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a $210 million, seven-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday night.

The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal was pending a physical and had not been announced.

Cease would join a terrific rotation with the reigning American League champions. The right-hander, who turns 30 next month, went 8-12 with a 4.55 ERA in 32 starts last season for the San Diego Padres.

He struck out 215 batters and walked 71 in 168 innings.

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FILE - San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease celebrates after the third out during the third inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Sept. 24, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)

AP Source: Blue Jays agree to terms with right-hander Dylan Cease on seven-year deal

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AP Source: Blue Jays agree to terms with right-hander Dylan Cease on seven-year deal

The Canadian Press 3 minute read Updated: 7:51 PM CST

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays agreed to terms with right-hander Dylan Cease on a seven-year, US$210-million contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday night.

The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal was pending a physical and had not been announced.

The 29-year-old Cease was 8-12 with a 4.55 earned-run average last season with the San Diego Padres. He registered 215 strikeouts over 168 innings pitched.

The six-foot-two, 200-pound Cease has pitched in seven major-league seasons with San Diego and the Chicago White Sox.

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San Diego Padres' Dylan Cease throws during the first inning of Game 2 of a National League wild card baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Colorado Rockies promote Warren Schaeffer to full-time manager

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Colorado Rockies promote Warren Schaeffer to full-time manager

The Associated Press 1 minute read Monday, Nov. 24, 2025

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies announced Monday they've promoted Warren Schaeffer to full-time manager.

Schaeffer assumed the role on an interim basis after the Rockies fired Bud Black, the winningest manager in franchise history, in May following a 7-33 start.

The Rockies finished the season 43-119 and last place in the NL West.

Schaeffer becomes the eighth full-time manager in club history. The 40-year-old has been a member of the Rockies organization for over a decade.

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Monday, Nov. 24, 2025

Walker Monfort, left, executive vice president of the Colorado Rockies, responds to a question as Paul DePodesta, the team's new president of baseball operations, center, and Dick Monfort, chairman and chief executive officer, look on during a news conference Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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First baseman Josh Naylor agrees to $92.5 million, 5-year contract with Seattle Mariners

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First baseman Josh Naylor agrees to $92.5 million, 5-year contract with Seattle Mariners

Andrew Destin, The Associated Press 3 minute read Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025

SEATTLE (AP) — First baseman Josh Naylor and the Seattle Mariners finalized a $92.5 million, five-year contract on Monday.

Naylor gets a $6.5 million signing bonus payable within 120 days of the deal's approval by the commissioner's office and salaries of $10 million next season, $16 million in 2027, $18 million in 2028, $20 million in 2029 and $22 million in 2030. He has a full no-trade provision, requiring his approval to be assigned to any other team.

Seattle made its third-largest free agent contract commitment behind a $240 million, 10-year deal through 2023 for second baseman Robinson Canó and a $115 million, five-year contract through 2026 for pitcher Robbie Ray, who was traded to San Francisco after the 2023 season.

The 28-year-old became a free agent following a season in which the Mariners lost to the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series. Soon after Seattle's season ended, president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto stressed the importance of re-signing Naylor after acquiring him from the Arizona Diamondbacks and called it a priority to bring the first baseman back.

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Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025

Seattle Mariners' Josh Naylor follows through on an RBI base hit off Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Shane Bieber (57) during the first inning in Game 7 of baseball's American League Championship Series, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in Toronto. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Blue Jays say reliever Nick Sandlin clears waivers, elects free agency

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Blue Jays say reliever Nick Sandlin clears waivers, elects free agency

The Canadian Press 1 minute read Monday, Nov. 17, 2025

TORONTO - Right-hander Nick Sandlin cleared waivers and has elected free agency, the Toronto Blue Jays said Monday.

The reliever made 19 appearances for the Blue Jays last season but missed the second half of the campaign and playoffs due to right elbow inflammation.

The Blue Jays outrighted him to Triple-A Buffalo last Friday.

Sandlin and Andres Gimenez were acquired by the Blue Jays last December in a three-team trade with the Cleveland Guardians and Pittsburgh Pirates.

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Monday, Nov. 17, 2025

Blue Jays reliever Nick Sandlin throws to a Seattle Mariners batter in a Major League Baseball game in Toronto on April 19, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jon Blacker

Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees wins his third AP MVP award, edging Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh

The Associated Press 1 minute read Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees wins his third AP MVP award, edging Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh.

Ohtani is unanimous MVP for 4th time in winning NL honor as Judge edges Raleigh for 3rd AL accolade

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Ohtani is unanimous MVP for 4th time in winning NL honor as Judge edges Raleigh for 3rd AL accolade

David Brandt, The Associated Press 4 minute read Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025

Shohei Ohtani likes winning Most Valuable Player awards. He loves winning the World Series even more.

The two-way Japenese star did both for a second season in a row for the Los Angeles Dodgers, earning his fourth career MVP on Thursday night while unanimously earning the National League honor. He's just the second to win four MVPs after Barry Bonds with seven and the only player to win unanimously more than once.

Considering Ohtani is 31, overtaking Bonds doesn't seem out of the question. Especially if it leads to more Fall Classic opportunities.

“If I’m playing well as an individual that means I’m helping the team win, so in that sense, hopefully I can end up with a couple more MVPs," Ohtani said through an interpreter. “But at the end of the day, it’s all about winning games.”

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Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025

Cleveland pitcher Emmanuel Clase arrested at NY airport in connection with alleged gambling scheme

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Cleveland pitcher Emmanuel Clase arrested at NY airport in connection with alleged gambling scheme

Philip Marcelo, The Associated Press 3 minute read Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Cleveland Guardians star pitcher Emmanuel Clase was arrested Thursday at John F. Kennedy Airport on charges accusing him of taking bribes to help gamblers win bets on his pitches.

Clase, 27, was taken into custody after arriving ion a morning flight from his native Dominican Republic, according to the U.S. attorney's office.

The three-time All-Star and two-time American League Reliever of the Year is expected to appear in Brooklyn federal court later Thursday for his arraignment.

His Guardians teammate Luis Ortiz, who was also implicated in the alleged scheme, pleaded not guilty Wednesday.

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Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025

FILE - Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase during a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, in San Francisco, June 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, file)

San Diego Padres could be up for sale as Seidler family considers options

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San Diego Padres could be up for sale as Seidler family considers options

Greg Beacham, The Associated Press 4 minute read Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025

The family of the late San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler is exploring the possibility of selling the franchise.

The Padres announced the Seidler family's decision to examine a sale Thursday. The club has hired BDT & MSD Partners, which served as an adviser on similar discussions in recent years to the NBA's Boston Celtics and MLB's Chicago White Sox.

John Seidler, who became the Padres chairman after his brother's death in November 2023, said his family is “evaluating our future with the Padres, including a potential sale of the franchise.”

“We will undertake this process with integrity and professionalism in a way that honors Peter’s legacy and love for the Padres and lays the foundation for the franchise’s long-term success,” John Seidler added in a statement. "During the process and as we prepare for the 2026 season, the Padres will continue to focus on their players, employees, fans and community while putting every resource into winning a World Series championship. We remain fully committed to this team, its fans, and the San Diego community.”

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Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025

FILE - San Diego Padres Chairman Peter Seidler speaks at a baseball news conference, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy, File)

Guardians’ Antonetti focusing on improving team as Clase and Ortiz face charges

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Guardians’ Antonetti focusing on improving team as Clase and Ortiz face charges

Mark Anderson, The Associated Press 4 minute read Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Cleveland Guardians executive Chris Antonetti is sticking with the same approach that he adopted when pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were placed on non-disciplinary paid leave in July.

Days after Clase and Ortiz were indicted on charges they took bribes from sports bettors to throw certain types of pitches to ensure successful proposition bets, Antonetti is focused on helping the Guardians return to the playoffs.

“I think from the very beginning, I just tried to understand what do we need to do next and what’s the next best thing to do?” Antonetti said Wednesday at Major League Baseball’s general managers meetings.

“Obviously, there are lots of things outside of our control at this point. What we’re trying to do is focus on what we can and that’s build the best Cleveland Guardians team we can.”

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Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025

Pirates ace Paul Skenes wins first Cy Young Award and Tigers star Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back

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Pirates ace Paul Skenes wins first Cy Young Award and Tigers star Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back

Will Graves, The Associated Press 5 minute read Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025

Paul Skenes’ meteoric rise to the top is complete.

The young Pittsburgh Pirates ace was a unanimous choice for the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday night, becoming the first pitcher in 40 years to win Rookie of the Year one season and baseball’s premier pitching prize the next.

Detroit left-hander Tarik Skubal took home his second straight American League Cy Young Award minutes earlier, joining elite company after another spectacular season in which he helped propel the Tigers to a playoff berth.

“I think a lot of it is not being complacent with who I am today,” Skubal said. “I still think there’s more to tap into. I don’t think this is the finished version of myself.”

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Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025

FILE - Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal throws during the first inning in Game 5 of baseball's American League Division Series against the Seattle Mariners, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

Cleveland Guardians’ pitcher Luis Ortiz pleads not guilty to taking bribes to aid gamblers

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Cleveland Guardians’ pitcher Luis Ortiz pleads not guilty to taking bribes to aid gamblers

Philip Marcelo, The Associated Press 3 minute read Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Cleveland Guardians' pitcher Luis Ortiz pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges that he took bribes to help gamblers win bets placed on pitches he threw. His teammate, Guardians former closer Emmanuel Clase, has also been charged in the alleged scheme.

Ortiz, the 26-year-old former starting pitcher for the club, appeared in Brooklyn federal court after his initial arrest Sunday at Boston's Logan International Airport.

He was released on a $500,000 bond until his next court date in December, and issued GPS monitoring. Ortiz, who has already surrendered his passport to authorities, was also ordered to limit his travel to New York, Massachusetts and Ohio.

The other conditions of his release include no gambling, no possessing firearms or illegal drugs and having no contact with co-conspirators, victims and witnesses.

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