Teen son of ex-Yankee Brett Gardner apparently died by asphyxiation after eating, Costa Rica officials say  —  Miller Gardner, 14, was on vacation with his family in Costa Rica when he died in his sleep, his family said.  —  The teenage son of former New York Yankees star Brett Gardner appears …

The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans  —  U.S. national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen.  I didn't think it could be real.  Then the bombs started falling.  —  The world found out shortly before 2 p.m. eastern …

With Jordan Montgomery, DBacks don't let one mistake lead to another  —  In awarding right-hander Brandon Pfaadt the final rotation spot, the Diamondbacks made what feels like the correct decision — one they almost had to make coming off last year — even if it might have been a difficult one.

Padres pick speedy outfielder Brandon Lockridge to fill out bench; Kyle Hart, Randy Vásquez round out rotation  —  PEORIA, Ariz. — Brandon Lockridge earned his way onto his first opening-day roster.  —  “I think it made it that much more special,” Lockridge said.

If baseball wants its pitchers focused on durability, the rules of the game might have to change  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Bold decisions to change Major League Baseball's longstanding rules quickened the pace of games and revived the popularity of stealing bases over the last few years.

Fantasy baseball: Keeping up with Nolan and Jared Jones, and other weekend news  —  Fantasy managers seemed rather pessimistic about OF Nolan Jones even before the Cleveland Guardians reacquired him from the Colorado Rockies over the weekend.  After all, who wouldn't prefer to roster …

Mookie Betts' domestic opening day status uncertain after he misses exhibition with ongoing illness  —  LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts is still dealing with an illness and his return remains uncertain.  —  Betts, who missed the Dodgers' first two games …

Pohlads seeking at least $1.7B for Twins, have more than $425M in debt on books: Sources  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Pohlad family is believed to be seeking at least $1.7 billion to sell the Minnesota Twins, though it's unclear whether they can get that amount, and if not, whether they will ultimately keep the team.

2025 MLB Opening Week Team Power Rankings: Can anyone topple the Dodgers?  —  Welcome to the Opening Week edition of our MLB Team Power Rankings.  I'll be here every Monday throughout the 2025 MLB season to take stock of the latest developments around the league and hopefully have some fun along the way.

Roki Sasaki, Dylan Crews, Jasson Dominguez are among baseball's most intriguing rookies for the 2025 season  —  CHICAGO — It sure looks as if another impressive group of prospects could have a major impact on the majors this year.  Baseball's next big star could be part of this year's rookie class.

Justin Verlander's Quest for 300 Wins Remains Alive and Well at 42  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Justin Verlander knows that his career is in its twilight, given his age and a series of injuries to his neck and arm.  He's also well aware that if he wants to achieve his longtime dream of winning 300 games, he needs to capitalize now.