Everyone loves a dog, but apparently, Josh Naylor really loves the Mariners’ clubhouse dog, because the sweet pooch was a big deciding factor in why he decided to re-sign with Seattle for another five years. Other teams take note!

We’ve also seen the new Hall of Fame ballot for 2026 with a dozen new faces getting their first shot at Cooperstown.

Plenty of little news tidbits to get into, so let’s just get into it. • Jon Lewis reports that ESPN has purchased MLB TV. What this means for broadcasts in the coming year remains to be seen. • Could the Red Sox be a potential landing spot for Pete Alonso? • Emma Baccellieri spotlights former Little League phenom Mo’ne Davis, who may finally get her chance to play pro ball as an adult. • Michael Rothstein reports that Tyler Skaggs’ mother

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