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With Ohtani and Yamamoto playing, the World Series averaged a record 12.9 million viewers in Japan

With Ohtani and Yamamoto playing, the World Series averaged a record 12.9 million viewers in Japan

LOS ANGELES (AP) — With Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto making their first appearance, the World Series averaged 12.9 million viewers in Japan, making it the most-watched Fall Classic in the nation's history.
Zack Minasian promoted to Giants' general manager, joining brother, Angels' Perry Minasian, as GMs

Zack Minasian promoted to Giants' general manager, joining brother, Angels' Perry Minasian, as GMs

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When Zack Minasian and older brother Perry get chatting, they typically focus the talk on their children more than baseball.
Martinez, Junis decline options with Reds as Maile, France and Martini become free agents

Martinez, Junis decline options with Reds as Maile, France and Martini become free agents

CINCINNATI (AP) — Right-handers Nick Martinez and Jakob Junis declined 2025 options with the Cincinnati Reds, who turned down their option on catcher Luke Maile on Friday, In addition, first baseman Ty France and outfielder Nick Martini became free a
Shohei Ohtani brings his dog and addresses crowd in English as Dodgers celebrate World Series title

Shohei Ohtani brings his dog and addresses crowd in English as Dodgers celebrate World Series title

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers, including Shohei Ohtani and his dog , celebrated their eighth World Series championship with a downtown parade and a raucous on-field party on Friday.
Luke Weaver's 2025 option exercised by New York Yankees for $2.5 million

Luke Weaver's 2025 option exercised by New York Yankees for $2.5 million

NEW YORK (AP) — Luke Weaver's 2025 option was exercised by the New York Yankees on Friday for $2.5 million. Weaver took over from Clay Holmes as Yankees closer in September and finished 7-3 with a 2.
Two-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell opts out of contract with Giants

Two-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell opts out of contract with Giants

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Left-hander Blake Snell has exercised his right to opt out of his contract with the San Francisco Giants to become a free agent for the second straight offseason.

Outfielder Randal Grichuk turns down option with Diamondbacks, becomes free agent

PHOENIX (AP) — Outfielder Randal Grichuk turned down his $6 million mutual option with the Arizona Diamondbacks, triggering a $1.75 million buyout and becoming a free agent on Friday. The 33-year-old hit .
Tampa Bay Rays pick up their $10.5 million club option on INF Brandon Lowe

Tampa Bay Rays pick up their $10.5 million club option on INF Brandon Lowe

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays have exercised their $10.5 million club option on Brandon Lowe after the infielder hit a team-high 21 homers this season. The Rays announced the move on Friday. The 30-year-old Lowe hit .
Adam Frazier becomes free agent after $8.5 million mutual option with Royals is declined

Adam Frazier becomes free agent after $8.5 million mutual option with Royals is declined

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Royals utilityman Adam Frazier became a free agent Friday after his $8.5 million mutual option was declined. Frazier gets a $2.5 million buyout as part of a deal that guaranteed $4.
Kyle Farmer and Manuel Margot become free agents after Twins decline options

Kyle Farmer and Manuel Margot become free agents after Twins decline options

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Infielder Kyle Farmer and outfielder Manuel Margot became free agents Friday after the their 2025 options were declined by the Minnesota Twins. Farmer gets a $250,000 buyout instead of a $6.