NYSE to close on Jan. 9 in honor of the late former President Jimmy Carter  —  WATCH NOW  —  The New York Stock Exchange will close trading on Thursday, Jan. 9, in accordance with a national day of mourning for the death of former President Jimmy Carter.  —  It is customary for the NYSE …

Roki Sasaki to trim list, set potential visits after giving every free agent suitor ‘homework’  —  After meeting in the U.S. with representatives from MLB teams, Roki Sasaki has returned to Japan to decide his next move, the star pitcher's representative said Monday night.

What if Detroit Tigers miss on top target Alex Bregman?  Anthony Santander interest exists  —  The Detroit Tigers already signed Gleyber Torres, a right-handed hitting second baseman, to a one-year, $15 million contract, but the Tigers still need another right-handed hitter to balance their lineup full of left-handed hitters.

Brewers reach deal to remain with Diamond for TV broadcasts  —  The Brewers have reached an agreement with Diamond Sports Group to produce and distribute telecasts in 2025, reversing a previous move to Major League Baseball Media handling those functions.  —  For Brewers fans …

MLB offseason notes: What we're hearing about Jack Flaherty's market and Nolan Arenado  —  Corbin Burnes' agreement with the Arizona Diamondbacks early Saturday morning left the Baltimore Orioles without a bona fide ace, further emphasizing the need to look elsewhere for pitching help.

Reports: Nationals add Trevor Williams on 2-year, $14M deal  —  The Washington Nationals are bringing back pitcher Trevor Williams.  —  The team agreed to terms with Williams on a two-year contract worth $14 million, according to multiple reports.  The deal is pending a successful physical exam.

Yankees Linked to Padres All-Star Free Agent in Potential Blockbuster Move  —  With only a few days remaining on the calendar for 2024, the San Diego Padres should be getting slightly worried with the status of outfielder Jurickson Profar.  —  Profar has yet to re-sign and the longer …

Yankees not ruling out DJ LeMahieu for everyday role in 2025 — but should they?  —  In early 2024, DJ LeMahieu was the talk of spring training.  Aaron Judge said he expected him to lead off for the New York Yankees.  Aaron Boone said LeMahieu came into camp more explosive than in previous seasons.

Charlie Maxwell, Who Hit Homers in 4 Consecutive At-Bats, Dies at 97  —  An All-Star outfielder for the Tigers, he tied a major league record with that feat on a Sunday (what else?) in 1959 playing against the Yankees in Detroit.  —  Charlie Maxwell, a two-time All-Star outfielder who tied …

MLB offseason: Best, worst free agency, trade moves so far  —  Open Extended Reactions  —  As we enter the final days before the calendar flips to 2025 after a rush of free agent movement around the holidays, it's a perfect time to take stock of what we've seen so far.

Shohei Ohtani Had His Adorable Dog Help With Baby Announcement  —  Ohtani's dog, Decoy, helped with the announcement.  —  Shohei Ohtani wrapped up an eventful 2024 with perhaps his best announcement yet—he and his wife, Mamiko, are expecting a baby.  Ohtani took to Instagram and posted …