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Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami now available to MLB clubs

Munetaka Murakami, a power-hitting corner infielder who has starred in his native Japan, entered Major League Baseball's posting system Saturday.

By The Associated Press November 9, 2025

AP photo by Marta Lavandier / Japan's Munetaka Murakami (55) follows through after hitting a home run during a game against the United States at the World Baseball Classic in Miami on March 21, 2023.

Trump pardons Mets great Darryl Strawberry on tax evasion and drug charges

President Donald Trump has pardoned former New York Mets great Darryl Strawberry on past tax evasion and drug charges.

By WILL WEISSERT / The Associated Press November 8, 2025

AP photo by Noah K. Murray / Former New York Mets outfielder Darryl Strawberry speaks before the team's ceremony retiring his number on June 1, 2024.

Braves announce two more additions to staff for manager Walt Weiss

Walt Weiss has added more new faces to his first staff as manager of the Atlanta Braves.

By The Associated Press November 7, 2025

AP photo by Terrance Williams / Baltimore Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino looks on from the dugout during a home game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sept. 7.

Braves exercise options on Ozzie Albies, Chris Sale

The Atlanta Braves are beginning the process of making decisions on deals for players in the 2026 season and beyond.

By The Associated Press November 6, 2025

AP photo by Ryan Sun / Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies throws to first base during a regular-season game against the host Detroit Tigers on Sept. 20.

Braves manager Walt Weiss adds two former Mets coaches to staff

The first Atlanta Braves staff for new manager Walt Weiss is taking shape, with the team announcing a pair of additions to the dugout Wednesday.

By The Associated Press November 5, 2025

AP file photo by Jeff Chiu / Jeremy Hefner, the pitching coach for the New York Mets the past six seasons, has been hired by the Atlanta Braves to take on the same role on the staff of new manager Walt Weiss.

World Series Game 7 for Dodgers-Blue Jays posts stellar TV numbers

The Los Angeles Dodgers' victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 of the World Series averaged 51 million viewers combined across Canada, Japan and the U.S.

By The Associated Press November 5, 2025

AP photo by Ashley Landis / Miguel Rojas follows through after hitting a home run for the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning of Game 7 of the World Series against the host Toronto Blue Jays last Saturday.

Braves’ Anthopoulos says club ran extensive external search before promoting Weiss as manager

There were times during the Atlanta Braves' 33-day search for a new manager that Walt Weiss thought “that ship had sailed” regarding his chances to move up from bench coach and replace Brian Snitker, who is transitioning to an advisor role with the franchise.

By BILL TROCCHI / Associated Press November 4, 2025

Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss smiles after he was introduced as the new manager of the the baseball club, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Braves hire Walt Weiss as their manager to succeed Brian Snitker

The Atlanta Braves hired Walt Weiss on Monday as their manager, promoting from within for the successor to 2021 World Series winner Brian Snitker.

By The Associated Press November 3, 2025

FILE - Atlanta Braves bench coach Walt Weiss, right, points to Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black before the first inning of a baseball game Aug. 9, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Delgado, Kent, Sheffield and Valenzuela join Hall ballot with Bonds, Clemens, Mattingly and Murphy

Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Don Mattingly and Dale Murphy were held over on the Hall of Fame's contemporary baseball era committee ballot and will be joined next month by Carlos Delgado, Jeff Kent, Gary Sheffield and Fernando Valenzuela.