Bob Nightengale
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USA TODAY Major League Baseball columnist, BBWAA VP, Arizona chapter chairman, Hall of Fame voter, @Audacy MLB radio insider, usatoday.com/sports/mlb
The official BBWAA ballot with Nick Kurtz winning the Jackie Robinson AL Rookie of the Year unanimously as expected
November 11, 2025 at 12:53 AM
The official BBWAA ballot with Nick Kurtz winning the Jackie Robinson AL Rookie of the Year unanimously as expected
Future Hall of Fame manager Bruce Bochy, after weeks of talks, is officially back in the San Francisco Giants organization as a special advisor. He said he was not asked to be a bench coach for rookie manager Tony Vitello but certainly will be available as an advisor.
November 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Future Hall of Fame manager Bruce Bochy, after weeks of talks, is officially back in the San Francisco Giants organization as a special advisor. He said he was not asked to be a bench coach for rookie manager Tony Vitello but certainly will be available as an advisor.
10 biggest MLB hot stove questions, from top free agents to latest trade rumors as GM meetings begin in Vegas
10 biggest MLB hot stove questions, from top free agents to latest trade rumors
MLB's offseason kicks off with the GM Meetings. Here's what to look for at the high-stakes event in Vegas.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM
10 biggest MLB hot stove questions, from top free agents to latest trade rumors as GM meetings begin in Vegas
It is now official: Colorado Rockies hiring Paul DePodesta to run front office
MLB-worst Rockies hiring Paul DePodesta after a decade in NFL front office
Rockies hiring Paul DePodesta, who has been away from MLB for a decade, after 119-loss season.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
It is now official: Colorado Rockies hiring Paul DePodesta to run front office
Great for the game of baseball when LaTroy Hawkins is back in uniform.
NEWS: LaTroy Hawkins will be the Twins bullpen coach next season. Great get for Derek Shelton’s first staff in Minnesota, landing the 21-year MLB veteran.
November 7, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Great for the game of baseball when LaTroy Hawkins is back in uniform.
The World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers DFA starter Tony Gonsolin and add outfielder Ryan Ward and LHP Robinson Ortiz to the 40-man roster. They also outright outfielder Justin Dean and RHP Michael Grove.
November 6, 2025 at 10:04 PM
The World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers DFA starter Tony Gonsolin and add outfielder Ryan Ward and LHP Robinson Ortiz to the 40-man roster. They also outright outfielder Justin Dean and RHP Michael Grove.
Paul DePodesta was included in this story as the only hire that would be more surprising and there it is: San Diego Padres hire Craig Stammen as manager in stunning move
San Diego Padres name Craig Stammen as manager in shocking hire
San Diego's new manager Craig Stammen retired as a player less than three years ago.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Paul DePodesta was included in this story as the only hire that would be more surprising and there it is: San Diego Padres hire Craig Stammen as manager in stunning move
And it is official Paul DePodesta becomes the Rockies new president of baseball operations after being with the Browns the last 10 years
November 6, 2025 at 8:54 PM
And it is official Paul DePodesta becomes the Rockies new president of baseball operations after being with the Browns the last 10 years
The Baltimore Orioles officially pick up reliever Andrew Kittredge’s $9M option
November 6, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The Baltimore Orioles officially pick up reliever Andrew Kittredge’s $9M option
No brainer: The Dodgers pick up 3B Max Muncy’s $10 million option
November 6, 2025 at 7:50 PM
No brainer: The Dodgers pick up 3B Max Muncy’s $10 million option
The others expected to follow:
OF Kyle Tucker, Cubs
DH Kyle Schwarber, Phillies
RHP Ranger Suarez, Phillies
RHP Edwin Diaz, Mets
LHP Ranger Suárez, Phillies
OF Kyle Tucker, Cubs
LHP Framber Valdez, Astros
RHP Zac Gallen, D-backs
OF Kyle Tucker, Cubs
DH Kyle Schwarber, Phillies
RHP Ranger Suarez, Phillies
RHP Edwin Diaz, Mets
LHP Ranger Suárez, Phillies
OF Kyle Tucker, Cubs
LHP Framber Valdez, Astros
RHP Zac Gallen, D-backs
Bo Bichette becomes the first player to receive the $22.05 million qualifying offer, and is guaranteed to reject it
November 6, 2025 at 6:37 PM
The others expected to follow:
OF Kyle Tucker, Cubs
DH Kyle Schwarber, Phillies
RHP Ranger Suarez, Phillies
RHP Edwin Diaz, Mets
LHP Ranger Suárez, Phillies
OF Kyle Tucker, Cubs
LHP Framber Valdez, Astros
RHP Zac Gallen, D-backs
OF Kyle Tucker, Cubs
DH Kyle Schwarber, Phillies
RHP Ranger Suarez, Phillies
RHP Edwin Diaz, Mets
LHP Ranger Suárez, Phillies
OF Kyle Tucker, Cubs
LHP Framber Valdez, Astros
RHP Zac Gallen, D-backs
Bo Bichette becomes the first player to receive the $22.05 million qualifying offer, and is guaranteed to reject it
November 6, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Bo Bichette becomes the first player to receive the $22.05 million qualifying offer, and is guaranteed to reject it
Stammen, a 12-year MLB pitcher including 6 years with the Padres, had worked the past three years as a Padres special assistant in the player development department. He received a 3- year contract
The San Diego Padres hire Craig Stammen as their new manager as @sdutkevinacee.bsky.social reports.
November 6, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Stammen, a 12-year MLB pitcher including 6 years with the Padres, had worked the past three years as a Padres special assistant in the player development department. He received a 3- year contract
The San Diego Padres hire Craig Stammen as their new manager as @sdutkevinacee.bsky.social reports.
November 6, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The San Diego Padres hire Craig Stammen as their new manager as @sdutkevinacee.bsky.social reports.
Don Mattingly, who served as the Bench Coach for the Toronto Blue Jays this past season, will not be returning to the organization, and is expected to pursue other opportunities for the 2026 season.
November 6, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Don Mattingly, who served as the Bench Coach for the Toronto Blue Jays this past season, will not be returning to the organization, and is expected to pursue other opportunities for the 2026 season.
Game 7 of the 2025 World Series averaged 51million viewers combined across the United States, Canada, and Japan making it the most-watched MLB game in 34 years, since Game 7 of the 1991 World Series.
November 5, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Game 7 of the 2025 World Series averaged 51million viewers combined across the United States, Canada, and Japan making it the most-watched MLB game in 34 years, since Game 7 of the 1991 World Series.
Shane Bieber will opt-in to his deal with the Blue Jays for $16 million.
November 5, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Shane Bieber will opt-in to his deal with the Blue Jays for $16 million.
Padres veteran starter Yu Darvish underwent successful Ulnar Collateral Ligament repair surgery with an internal brace on his right elbow last week and will be sidelined until 2027.
November 4, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Padres veteran starter Yu Darvish underwent successful Ulnar Collateral Ligament repair surgery with an internal brace on his right elbow last week and will be sidelined until 2027.
The Tampa Bay Rays now belong to Patrick Zalupski as MLB owners unanimously approve his ownership group, ending the Stu Sternberg era.
September 22, 2025 at 7:28 PM
The Tampa Bay Rays now belong to Patrick Zalupski as MLB owners unanimously approve his ownership group, ending the Stu Sternberg era.
The Seattle Mariners have 3-game lead and the tiebreaker. This will be their first division title since 2001.
September 22, 2025 at 3:31 AM
The Seattle Mariners have 3-game lead and the tiebreaker. This will be their first division title since 2001.
The Houston Astros expect slugger Yordan Alvarez to miss the rest of the regular season with his severe left ankle sprain, but are hopeful that he can return for the postseason.
Alvarez is just the latest star on a contender to suffer a key injury this month.
Alvarez is just the latest star on a contender to suffer a key injury this month.
September 16, 2025 at 9:32 PM
The Houston Astros expect slugger Yordan Alvarez to miss the rest of the regular season with his severe left ankle sprain, but are hopeful that he can return for the postseason.
Alvarez is just the latest star on a contender to suffer a key injury this month.
Alvarez is just the latest star on a contender to suffer a key injury this month.
New York Mets career HR leaders:
Darryl Strawberry: 252 HR in 4549 PA
Pete Alonso: 252 HR in 4109 PA
Darryl Strawberry: 252 HR in 4549 PA
Pete Alonso: 252 HR in 4109 PA
August 9, 2025 at 11:57 PM
New York Mets career HR leaders:
Darryl Strawberry: 252 HR in 4549 PA
Pete Alonso: 252 HR in 4109 PA
Darryl Strawberry: 252 HR in 4549 PA
Pete Alonso: 252 HR in 4109 PA
The Padres make another move official: Acquiring infielder Will Wagner from the Blue Jays for catcher Brandon Valenzuela
July 31, 2025 at 8:58 PM
The Padres make another move official: Acquiring infielder Will Wagner from the Blue Jays for catcher Brandon Valenzuela
Correa confirms that the Astros was the only team he was willing to waive his no-trade clause to @brianmctaggart in exclusive interview
July 31, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Correa confirms that the Astros was the only team he was willing to waive his no-trade clause to @brianmctaggart in exclusive interview