Major League Baseball

Astros' Walker, Braves' Olson win 4th Gold Gloves; Red Sox's Abreu gets his 3rd

First basemen Christian Walker of Houston and Matt Olson of Atlanta won their fourth Gold Gloves on Sunday while Boston right fielder Wilyer Abreu won the fielding honor for the third year in a row.

After 7-2 season, Whitlock's $8.25 million option exercised by Red Sox

Veteran pitcher Garrett Whitlock's $8.25 million option for 2027 was exercised on Sunday night by the Boston Red Sox, preventing the 30-year-old right-hander, who was 7-2 with a 1.72 ERA last season, from becoming a free agent.

Padres decline options on Pivetta, Giolito, Canning; exercise option on Hart

The Padres declined options on Nick Pivetta, Lucas Giolito and Griffin Canning, and exercised an option on Kyle Hart, among other decisions made Sunday.

Rays pick up $20M option for 2027 on ace pitcher Rasmussen

The Rays exercised their $20 million option Saturday on ace pitcher Drew Rasmussen.

Astros turn to Cardinals exec Flores as new GM

The Astros on Friday hired Cardinals exec Randy Flores as their new general manager.

Japanese RHP Taira to be posted by Seibu Lions, move to MLB

Japanese right-hander Kaima Taira's team, the Seibu Lions, announced it will allow him to pursue a career in MLB via the posting system that allows certain players to sign abroad.

Orioles decline OF Robert's $20M club option for 2027

The Orioles declined outfielder Luis Robert Jr.'s $20 million club option for 2027.

🏆 Sabathia, Watt top social media reaction to Brewers' World Series win

Wisconsin's teams also chimed in to shout out the Brewers after Milwaukee wins its first-ever World Series.