Sources: Tarik Skubal wins arbitration over Tigers, to make $32M  —  Detroit Tigers star left-hander Tarik Skubal will be paid $32 million this year after a three-person salary arbitration panel ruled in his favor Thursday over the $19 million salary the team proposed, sources told ESPN.

Kansas City Royals mourn loss of beloved former outfielder Terrance Gore at 34  —  AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.  — Terrance Gore, 34, died from complications after a medical procedure.  — Gore won two World Series and helped the Royals snap their 30‑year drought in 2015.

Javier Báez suspended from 2026 World Baseball Classic for marijuana  —  Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Báez won't play for Team Puerto Rico in the 2026 World Baseball Classic due to marijuana use.  —  Báez is not eligible to participate in the 2026 WBC because he is serving …

Paul Goldschmidt and New York Yankees working toward 1-year contract, AP source says  —  Paul Goldschmidt and the Yankees are working toward a one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press, another move by New York that makes its 2026 roster resemble last year's team.

What I'm hearing at the Super Bowl about Maxx Crosby, Bill Belichick, Travis Kelce and more  —  Share full article  —  SAN FRANCISCO — As VIPs stood shoulder to shoulder along the wall of a private room off Union Square, celebrating Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford's MVP award …

Mark McGwire returns to Athletics in player development role  —  Former slugger Mark McGwire is back with his first organization, rejoining the Athletics as a special assistant to player development.  —  He played at least parts of 12 seasons for the then-Oakland Athletics and was a nine-time All-Star.

State of the Sox: Signing of Isiah Kiner-Falefa leaves Red Sox incomplete  —  When it comes to evaluating a signing or a trade, it's important to take context into account. … Those are all worthwhile questions to consider after the Red Sox earlier this week agreed to a one-year …

Reigning MVPs, Cy Youngs among 78 All-Stars on Classic rosters  —  Twenty years ago, the first World Baseball Classic in history began, forever reshaping the global game.  Plenty of superstars and future Hall of Famers took the field that year, with Ken Griffey Jr., Ichiro Suzuki …

Guardians' Clase allegedly rigged pitches in 48 games, document says  —  Indicted Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase is accused of throwing suspicious pitches to benefit bettors in at least 48 games over two years, significantly more than was initially revealed by federal prosecutors …