MLB's top 10 starting rotations, New Year's edition  —  What a strange time it is for the art of starting pitching in Major League Baseball.  —  The narrative in recent years has been the loss of its primacy as a star attraction.  Fewer innings go to starters in general, and no starters carry the epic workloads of their forebears.

Versatile Rojas agrees to 1-year deal with White Sox (source)  —  CHICAGO - The White Sox have agreed to terms with free agent infielder/outfielder Josh Rojas on a one-year-deal, a source told MLB.com on Thursday.  The club has not confirmed the deal.  —  Rojas, 30, was non-tendered …

After starting strong, the Giants' offseason could use a momentum boost  —  The San Francisco Giants' 2024-25 offseason began with so much fresh air and fulfillment.  —  After several winters of discontent and free-agent frustration at missing out on top targets, they landed the best player available …

Nets' Cam Johnson injures ankle on final play but appears to avoid worst-case scenario  —  MILWAUKEE — Cam Johnson, the Nets' most consistent player all season, got hurt on the second-to-last play of their 113-110 win in Milwaukee.  —  The forward turned his ankle and had X-rays Thursday night at Fiserv Forum.

Scott Oberg joins Rockies as minor-league pitching coordinator  —  Right-hander clinched Colorado's dramatic 2018 wild-card win over Cubs  —  Scott Oberg, who made his mark with one of the gutsiest relief performances in Rockies history, has been hired as a special assistant in player development.

One Year After Being Fired, He's the N.F.L.'s Most Coveted Coaching Candidate  —  NASHVILLE — The lighting inside The Corner Pub is dim enough that it feels like nighttime even when it's light outside.  There is cheap beer, a wide selection of whiskey and a frozen-drink machine churning …

2025 ZiPS Projections: Cincinnati Reds  —  For the 21st consecutive season, the ZiPS projection system is unleashing a full set of prognostications.  For more information on the ZiPS projections, please consult this year's introduction and MLB's glossary entry.

Seattle Mariners Legend Felix Hernandez Will Stay on Hall of Fame Ballot For Another Year!  —  We don't know if King Felix will actually get to Cooperstown, but we know that he's going to get another chance in 2026.  —  The month of January is bound to be a big one for the Seattle Mariners and their fanbase.

Rangers' Zac Jones feels like he's ‘rotting away’ after losing spot: ‘It f-king sucks’  —  Rangers defenseman feels like he's ‘rotting away’ after losing spot: ‘It f—king sucks’  —  These top stars gave WWE the perfect springboard into Raw's Netflix Era  —  We'll find out how good Knicks really are as tough stretch begins

MLB free agency reset: Predicting landing spots for top remaining FAs, including Alex Bregman, Roki Sasaki  —  The winter is just about halfway over and there's still plenty of talent left on the board  —  It would be inaccurate to describe New Year's Day as the midway point …

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 …

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 …