Tigers' infielder Kevin McGonigle wins AL Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year  —  Kevin McGonigle of the Detroit Tigers earned 28 of 30 first-place votes on his way to winning the 2026 American League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year.  —  McGonigle divided his time almost equally between shortstop …

Sources: Phillies eyeing free-agent infielder Ha-Seong Kim for important role  —  Ha-Seong Kim has been an everyday shortstop.  The Phils need insurance at the position in case Trea Turner is moved.  —  LAS VEGAS - Dave Dombrowski began the offseason with a challenge for shortstop Trea Turner.

Cubs plan to sit out Tarik Skubal bidding war, but pitching needs are clear  —  As executives from across baseball gather in Las Vegas this week for the general managers' meetings, the Chicago Cubs' priority is clear: starting pitching.  —  But amid a backdrop of labor uncertainty …

Former Angels All-Star, Postseason Hero, Dies at 78  —  The former catcher and manager was part of a three-generation MLB family  —  Bob Boone, who won four Gold Glove Awards in seven seasons as the California Angels' catcher in the 1980s, died according to multiple reports.  He was 78.

Here are 5 free agents who fit the Cardinals as rebuild rolls into Las Vegas  —  LAS VEGAS — As the Cardinals made clear from the beginning of this offseason, this is not the winter when they intend to be high rollers, when they expect to ante up on rivals and go all-in to contend for 2027 …

Cubs' Ben Brown has spinal surgery, expected to return during first half of 2027: Source  —  LAS VEGAS — Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown underwent successful cervical spine surgery Monday, according to a source familiar with the situation who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss it publicly.

Padres' free-agent targets include multiple Japanese-born players: Sources  —  LAS VEGAS — With 14 free agents to replace and uncertainty surrounding labor negotiations and new ownership, the San Diego Padres began the general managers' meetings Monday exploring a wide range of options on the open market …

Who will win MVP?  Cy Young?  Picks, analysis for 2026 MLB awards week  —  The baseball offseason has felt pretty normal so far, if you can put the overhanging labor negotiations out of your mind.  Some of that normalcy comes from the gradual easing into the initial phases of the hot stove season …

Manchester United expected to sack Michael Carrick as head coach  —  Manchester United are expected to relieve Michael Carrick of his duties as head coach.  —  United have headed into the international break sitting 18th and in the Premier League's relegation zone following Sunday's dramatic 4-4 draw with Aston Villa at Old Trafford.

Mets set meeting with Tarik Skubal — and Amazin's among the favorites to sign him  —  LAS VEGAS — The Mets have a meeting scheduled with superstar free agent pitcher Tarik Skubal sometime next week, The Post has learned.  —  Skubal will be conducting multiple meetings with teams in California …