Baseball Hall of Fame 2026: Why Beltran, Jones, Kent got in - ESPN
Editor's note: This story originally ran on Jan. 21, 2026. The Class of 2026 is being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on July 26, 2026.
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Brewers designate recently acquired Lance McCullers for assignment - ESPN
MILWAUKEE — Veteran pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. has been designated for assignment by the Brewers less than two weeks after they acquired the right-hander from the Astros.
2026 MLB trade deadline prospect watch for all 30 teams - ESPN
As MLB trade season arrives, you will often hear some version of the following: «Team X can make this deal if they want to» or «Does team X even have enough pieces to make this deal?»
Red Sox trade LHP Connelly Early to Nationals for Curtis Mead - ESPN
The Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals swapped young talents in the first major trade of deadline season Saturday night, with the Red Sox acquiring infielder Curtis Mead for left-hander Connelly Early.
LeBron James rode 'emotional roller coaster' before decision - ESPN
Rich Paul said LeBron James' free agent decision was an «emotional roller coaster every single day» until the superstar decided at 1 a.m. Friday that he was joining the Philadelphia 76ers.
Retired Donald in 'regimented process' for possible Rams return - ESPN
LOS ANGELES — Former Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald is going through a «very strict, regimented process» to decide whether he wants to unretire this season, Rams head coach Sean McVay said.
LeBron James signs with the 76ers: Grade, reaction, winners - ESPN
The Philadelphia 76ers already made one surprise star addition this summer, so why not a second?
Mets' Juan Soto exits game with left calf soreness, set for MRI - ESPN
NEW YORK — Mets star Juan Soto is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Saturday after he was removed from Friday's 4-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the sixth inning because of left calf soreness.