The New York Yankees are a storied MLB team based in the Bronx, competing in the AL East.
A game-worn, autographed Michael Jordan Bulls jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals has sold in a private deal for around $14 million, traded to Ron Firman of Miami. The sale cements the piece as the second-highest price for a game-worn jersey, behind Babe Ruth’s 1932 World Series jersey at $24.12 million. Hunt Auctions says the jersey’s history and Jordan’s Last Dance season underwrite the price.
The Houston Astros have not renewed Joe Espada’s contract and will not bring back five coaches for 2027, while bench coach Omar Lopez is offered a new internal role. The organization is also searching for a new manager and GM after a season that saw seven straight ALCS appearances end in 2026 with a sub-.500 finish.
The Tampa Bay Rays have defeated the Cleveland Guardians to reach the World Series, setting up a showdown with the Milwaukee Brewers. Junior Caminero and Yandy Díaz delivered key homers as Freddy Peralta’s start and Rays pitching sealed a 7-3 win in Game 6, while Milwaukee awaits after a dominant NLCS performance.
Teruaki Sato has expressed his intent to pursue a move to Major League Baseball via posting, after winning the Central League Triple Crown with a .306 average, 39 homers and 106 RBIs. Matsui has replaced Hashigami as Tigers’ manager after the interim spell.