The reigning champion Dodgers and Blue Jays are the final teams standing from a pool that included the Yankees, Mets, Cubs, Rangers and Giants — with the Padres being taken out of the equation on Friday, according to Francys Romero.

Prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki says in an Instagram post he intends to sign with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. A 23-year-old right-hander whose fastball tops 100 mph, Sasaki will join fellow Japanese stars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

As the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes enter their final week, the Jays are giving it their best shot to give the Japanese pitcher the largest signing bonus possible.

Alex Bregman could be suiting up for the Toronto Blue Jays during the 2025 season. ESPN's Buster Olney wrote about the Bregman market Thursday and noted

Speculation grows around the New York Yankees pursuing Alex Bregman amid surprising Chicago Cubs developments. Could a short-term MLB deal be in play? The New York Yankees, once considered out of the running for star infielder Alex Bregman,