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ESPN MLB
Dec 04, 2025

A's say Vegas stadium on track for 2028 opening
The Athletics are on track to open their new Las Vegas stadium on time, officials said Thursday.

ESPN MLB
Dec 04, 2025

Pagán on re-signing with Reds: 'Easy choice'
Emilio Pagán said it was an 'easy choice' to remain with the Reds, even as he was exploring his options in free agency.

ESPN MLB
Dec 04, 2025

Pirates send Oviedo to Red Sox in 5-player deal
The Red Sox acquired right-hander Johan Oviedo from the Pirates in a five-player trade that sent outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia, also known as "The Password," to Pittsburgh.

ESPN MLB
Dec 04, 2025

Sources: Bucs' Oviedo to Red Sox in 5-player deal
The Red Sox are acquiring right-hander Johan Oviedo from the Pirates in a five-player trade in which Pittsburgh will land outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia, also known as "The Password," sources told ESPN.

ESPN MLB
Dec 04, 2025

World Series hero Rojas returning to Dodgers
World Series hero Miguel Rojas will return to the Los Angeles Dodgers for what will constitute his final season in the major leagues, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.

ESPN MLB
Dec 04, 2025

Ranking all 30 MLB teams ahead of the winter meetings
Here's how your favorite team looks today -- and what it needs to do next week and beyond.

ESPN MLB
Dec 04, 2025

Source: Washington joins Vitello's Giants staff
Former Angels manager Ron Washington is finalizing a deal to join the Giants' coaching staff, a source confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN MLB
Dec 04, 2025

Washington joining Giants staff as infield coach
Former Angels manager Ron Washington is joining the Giants' coaching staff as infield coach, he confirmed on Thursday.

ESPN MLB
Dec 04, 2025

Gray: With BoSox, 'It's easy to hate the Yankees'
Sonny Gray, now with the Red Sox, says he is happy to be in "a place where it's easy to hate the Yankees."

ESPN MLB
Dec 04, 2025

Who has the most work to do? Where all 30 MLB teams stand ahead of winter meetings
Here's how your favorite team looks today -- and what it needs to do next week and beyond.

ESPN MLB
Dec 04, 2025

Three MLB free agents to invest in -- and three to avoid
Here are this winter's players to target and to be wary of, given their projected contracts.

ESPN MLB
Dec 04, 2025

St. Pete expects Trop to be ready for Rays' opener
City officials in St. Petersburg have shown off the newly enclosed dome at Tropicana Field. They are confident the ballpark will be ready for the Tampa Bay Rays' home opener on April 6.

ESPN MLB
Dec 03, 2025

Reports: Reds closer Pagán back with $20M deal
Free agent closer Emilio Pagán has agreed to return to the Cincinnati Reds on a $20 million, two-year contract, according to multiple reports.

ESPN MLB
Dec 03, 2025

Sources: World Series hero Rojas back to Dodgers
World Series hero Miguel Rojas will return to the Los Angeles Dodgers for what will constitute his final season in the major leagues, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.

ESPN MLB
Dec 03, 2025

Sources: LHP Kay returning to MLB with ChiSox
Left-hander Anthony Kay is returning to the majors after a successful two-year run in Japan, agreeing to a two-year, $12 million contract with the White Sox, sources told ESPN.

ESPN MLB
Dec 03, 2025

Rockies hire Dodgers' Byrnes as general manager
The Colorado Rockies brought in Josh Byrnes from the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers to become their general manager and turn around a floundering franchise.

ESPN MLB
Dec 03, 2025

Report: Rockies to hire Dodgers VP Byrnes as GM
The Colorado Rockies are bringing in Josh Byrnes from the World Series champion Dodgers to become their general manager, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday,

ESPN MLB
Dec 03, 2025

Lineup production? Pitching? Just ... more? Biggest needs for 10 MLB contenders
Here's what some of the best teams in baseball will be targeting this offseason -- and which players fit those needs.

ESPN MLB
Dec 03, 2025

An All-Star for All-Star swap? MLB trade proposals that would rock the offseason
Let's spice up the offseason with some blockbusters that we want to see in Orlando next week.

ESPN MLB
Dec 03, 2025

Biggest needs for 10 MLB contenders
Here's what some of the best teams in baseball will be targeting this offseason -- and which players fit those needs.

ESPN MLB
Dec 02, 2025

MLB offseason grades: Mets sign reliever Williams, Blue Jays add KBO MVP Ponce
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.

ESPN MLB
Dec 02, 2025

Sources: Jays adding KBO MVP Ponce to staff
Right-hander Cody Ponce, the KBO MVP, and the Toronto Blue Jays are finalizing a three-year, $30 million deal, sources told ESPN.

ESPN MLB
Dec 02, 2025

Sources: RHP Weiss agrees to deal with Astros
Former Korea Baseball Organization pitcher Ryan Weiss is in agreement with the Astros on a one-year contract that guarantees him $2.6 million, sources told ESPN.

ESPN MLB
Dec 02, 2025

Angels agree to 1-year deal with righty Manoah
Alek Manoah and the Angels are in agreement on a one-year deal, the team announced Tuesday. The contract is worth $1.95M, a source told ESPN.

ESPN MLB
Dec 02, 2025

Giants infielder Schmitt undergoes wrist surgery
Giants infielder Casey Schmitt had surgery on his left wrist Tuesday and is expected to recover in eight to 10 weeks, putting his timetable right around the start of spring training in February.

ESPN MLB
Dec 02, 2025

HOF reveals committee to mull Bonds, Clemens
Hall of Fame players Ferguson Jenkins, Jim Kaat, Juan Marichal, Tony Pérez, Ozzie Smith, Alan Trammell and Robin Yount are among the committee that will consider a Hall ballot that includes Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Don Mattingly and Dale Murphy.

ESPN MLB
Dec 02, 2025

Blue Jays sign right-hander Cease to 7-year deal
Right-hander Dylan Cease, who has made at least 32 starts in each of the past five seasons, reached a seven-year, $210 million deal with the Blue Jays, sources told ESPN.

ESPN MLB
Dec 02, 2025

Clase, Ortiz face May trial in pitch-rigging scandal
Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz are facing a May trial on federal charges that they took bribes to help gamblers betting on their pitches.

ESPN MLB
Dec 02, 2025

Ranking the top 25 MLB offseason trade candidates -- and finding their best fits
From All-Star outfielders to elite aces, here are the big names your team could be targeting this winter.

ESPN MLB
Dec 01, 2025

Sources: Mets give D. Williams 3-year, $51M deal
The New York Mets and reliever Devin Williams have agreed to a three-year, $51 million deal, league sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan Monday night, confirming a report, giving the club a replacement for Edwin Diaz should the All-Star closer sign elsewhere.

ESPN MLB
Dec 01, 2025

Sources: Mets give Devin Williams $51M contract
The New York Mets and reliever Devin Williams agreed to a three-year, $51 million deal, league sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan Monday night, giving the club a replacement for Edwin Diaz should the All-Star closer sign elsewhere.

ESPN MLB
Dec 01, 2025

Rays hire ex-O's manager Hyde as senior adviser
Former Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde was hired Monday by the Tampa Bay Rays as senior adviser of baseball operations.

ESPN MLB
Dec 01, 2025

Orioles, closer Helsley agree to 2-year contract
Closer Ryan Helsley and the Baltimore Orioles are in agreement on a two-year contract that includes an opt-out after the first season, sources told ESPN.

ESPN MLB
Dec 01, 2025

Exemptions for ADHD drugs drop to record-low
A record low 54 major league players were given permission to use medication for ADHD, down from 61 last year and 119 in 2013.

ESPN MLB
Dec 01, 2025

Will there be baseball in 2027? Is a salary cap coming? What you need to know about MLB's looming labor battle?
With the CBA set to expire one year from today, we answer baseball's burning questions.

ESPN MLB
Nov 29, 2025

Sources: Orioles, Helsley agree to 2-year deal
Closer Ryan Helsley and the Baltimore Orioles are in agreement on a two-year contract that includes an opt-out after the first season, sources told ESPN.

ESPN MLB
Nov 26, 2025

MLB offseason grades: O's add two-time All-Star closer Helsley
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.

ESPN MLB
Nov 26, 2025

MLB offseason grades: Reliever Devin Williams joins Mets after rough season with Yankees
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.

ESPN MLB
Nov 26, 2025

MLB offseason grades: AL champs land an ace as Blue Jays sign Cease
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.

ESPN MLB
Nov 26, 2025

Hot stove analysis of offseason trades and free agent signings
Track all the latest MLB free agency and trade news with fantasy baseball analysis from Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell.

ESPN MLB
Nov 26, 2025

Sources: Jays, Cease reach 7-year, $210M deal
Right-hander Dylan Cease, who has made at least 32 starts in each of the past five seasons, has reached a 7-year, $210M deal with the Blue Jays, sources told ESPN.

ESPN MLB
Nov 26, 2025

Astros finalize staff with pitching, catching hires
The Astros have finalized their coaching staff for next season after hiring assistant pitching coach Ethan Katz and catching instructor Tim Cossins.

ESPN MLB
Nov 26, 2025

Source: Angels in talks to buy out Rendon deal
The Angels and Anthony Rendon are in talks about buying out the final year of his seven-year, $245M contract, a source told ESPN. The third baseman is expected to retire.

ESPN MLB
Nov 26, 2025

MLB offseason survey: 16 execs predict free agency, blockbuster trades and more
We surveyed the sport on the biggest free agents and top trade candidates as baseball's hot stove heats up.

ESPN MLB
Nov 26, 2025

MLB execs predict the offseason: Where will top free agent pitchers land? Does Tucker get $400 million?
We surveyed the sport on the biggest free agents and top trade candidates as baseball's hot stove heats up.

ESPN MLB
Nov 25, 2025

Fraley lands back with Rays on 1-year, $3M deal
After cutting him loose last week, the Tampa Bay Rays signed outfielder Jake Fraley to a one-year, $3 million contract on Tuesday.

ESPN MLB
Nov 25, 2025

Fantasy baseball: Hot stove analysis of offseason trades and free agent signings
Track all the latest MLB free agency and trade news with fantasy baseball analysis from Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell.

ESPN MLB
Nov 25, 2025

MLB offseason grades: Boston bolsters rotation with swap for Sonny Gray
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.

ESPN MLB
Nov 25, 2025

Sources: Cardinals trade durable Gray to Red Sox
The Red Sox are acquiring veteran right-hander Sonny Gray in a trade with the Cardinals, sources told ESPN. He was 14-8 with a 4.28 ERA last season.

ESPN MLB
Nov 25, 2025

Skenes receives record $3.4M in pre-arbitration
Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes received a record $3,436,343 from the pre-arbitration bonus pool, according to figures compiled by MLB and the players' association.

ESPN MLB
Nov 25, 2025

Red Sox acquire durable Gray in trade with Cards
The Red Sox have acquired veteran Sonny Gray in a trade with the Cardinals in exchange for two pitchers. The three-time All-Star was 14-8 with a 4.28 ERA last season.

ESPN MLB
Nov 25, 2025

How good are this year's top Japanese free agents -- and who could sign them?
We break down what to expect from Tatsuya Imai, Munetaka Murakami and Kazuma Okamoto in 2026 and where they might land.

ESPN MLB
Nov 25, 2025

Surprise signings! Potential busts! We hand out free agent superlatives
We've got a yearbook's worth of awards for the top MLB free agents.

ESPN MLB
Nov 25, 2025

They hired who? Making sense of MLB's newest class of managers
A 33-year-old, a college coach, a recently retired reliever ... it's been quite an offseason for unconventional skippers. What does it mean?

ESPN MLB
Nov 24, 2025

Dodgers star Ohtani to play for Japan in WBC
Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani will play for Team Japan in the 2026 World Baseball Classic as the country looks to defend their 2023 title.

ESPN MLB
Nov 24, 2025

Payamps to stay with Braves on 1-year contract
Braves and right-hander Joel Payamps agreed to a one-year, $2.25 million deal on Monday in another move to retain a veteran member of the team's bullpen.

ESPN MLB
Nov 24, 2025

Surprise signings! Potential busts! We hand out 2025-26 MLB free agent superlatives
Surprise signings? Slugger or bust? Most impact? We've got a yearbook's worth of awards for the top MLB free agents.

ESPN MLB
Nov 24, 2025

Rockies retain Schaeffer after 119-loss season
Warren Schaeffer, who took over as interim manager of the Rockies after Bud Black was fired amid a historically bad season, will return as manager in 2026.

ESPN MLB
Nov 24, 2025

Mets GM: Running it back isn't right thing to do
In addressing the Mets' decision to trade Brandon Nimmo for Marcus Semien, GM David Stearns said "last year wasn't good enough and running it back with the exact same group wasn't the right thing to do."

ESPN MLB
Nov 24, 2025

Steinbrenner: 'Ideal' for Yankees to lower payroll
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner claimed it was too early in the offseason to determine his team's payroll range for the 2026 season, but he'd prefer that the number drop from the $319 million he said New York spent on players in 2025.

ESPN MLB
Nov 24, 2025

Superlatives for the free agent class, from Kyle Tucker to Alex Bregman
Surprise signings? Slugger or bust? Most impact? We've got a yearbook's worth of awards for the top MLB free agents.

ESPN MLB
Nov 24, 2025

Star swap: Rangers trade Semien for Mets' Nimmo
The Mets and Rangers have agreed to a trade that would send second baseman Marcus Semien to New York and outfielder Brandon Nimmo to Texas.

ESPN MLB
Nov 24, 2025

Superlatives for the 2025-26 MLB free agent class, from Kyle Tucker to Alex Bregman
Surprise signings? Slugger or bust? Most impact? We've got a yearbook's worth of awards for the top MLB free agents.

ESPN MLB
Nov 24, 2025

Three teams leading the charge to land Mets' Pete Alonso
For a second straight winter, the Mets' franchise home run king is seeking a long-term deal. Where might he land?

ESPN MLB
Nov 23, 2025

MLB offseason grades: Judging the Nimmo-for-Semien swap for Mets, Rangers
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.

ESPN MLB
Nov 23, 2025

Sources: Rangers, Mets to swap Semien, Nimmo
The Mets and Rangers have agreed to a trade that would send second baseman Marcus Semien to New York and outfielder Brandon Nimmo to Texas, sources told ESPN

ESPN MLB
Nov 23, 2025

Dodgers items sell for nearly $900K at auction
A quartet of Los Angeles Dodgers items sold at California-based SCP Auctions for just under $900,000 over the weekend, including the 2025 World Series Game 7 tying and winning home run balls caught by father-and-son duo John and Matthew Bains.

ESPN MLB
Nov 21, 2025

Sources: Cubs add reliever Maton on 2-year deal
The Cubs are in agreement on a two-year deal with right-handed reliever Phil Maton, sources told ESPN on Friday, confirming multiple reports.

ESPN MLB
Nov 21, 2025

McCann back with Diamondbacks on 1-year deal
The Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to a one-year, $2.75 million deal with veteran catcher James McCann on Friday.

ESPN MLB
Nov 21, 2025

Giants acquire OF Wiemer from Marlins for cash
The San Francisco Giants acquired outfielder Joey Wiemer from the Miami Marlins on Friday for cash.

ESPN MLB
Nov 21, 2025

Ex-All-Star Anderson named Angels hitting coach
Brady Anderson, a former All-Star with the Baltimore Orioles, is joining the Los Angeles Angels as their new hitting coach, the team confirmed on Friday.

ESPN MLB
Nov 21, 2025

Reports: D-backs' McCann back with 1-year deal
The Arizona Diamondbacks are bringing back catcher James McCann on a $2.75 million, one-year deal, according to the Associated Press.

ESPN MLB
Nov 21, 2025

Rangers' Garcia highlights non-tendered players
Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia and catcher Jonah Heim headline the list of 66 MLB arbitration eligible players who were not tendered contracts by their respective teams on Friday.

ESPN MLB
Nov 21, 2025

Pete Alonso's three most aggressive suitors so far -- and a few other fits for the free agent first baseman
For a second straight winter, the Mets' franchise home run king is seeking a long-term deal. Where might he land?

ESPN MLB
Nov 21, 2025

South Korean 3B Song posted after 26-HR season
South Korean infielder Sung-mun Song is entering MLB's posting system and will be available for teams to sign through Dec. 21.

ESPN MLB
Nov 21, 2025

The Polar Bear in Boston? A return to Queens? Potential free agent fits for Pete Alonso
For a second straight winter, the Mets' franchise home run king is seeking a long-term deal. Where might he land?

ESPN MLB
Nov 21, 2025

Do Don Mattingly and Dale Murphy belong in Cooperstown? Breaking down the contemporary era ballot
What makes a Hall of Famer, anyway? We take a closer look at the eight candidates.

ESPN MLB
Nov 20, 2025

Whitmore No. 1 in WPBL draft; Davis No. 10
Kelsie Whitmore was selected by San Francisco with the first pick in the inaugural Women's Pro Baseball League draft, while Mo'ne Davis went to Los Angeles at No. 10.

ESPN MLB
Nov 20, 2025

Royals reach 1-year deal with Tigers castoff Lange
The Royals reached one-year agreements with right-handed relief pitchers Alex Lange and James McArthur on Thursday.

ESPN MLB
Nov 20, 2025

Should the Tigers trade Tarik Skubal? We asked around MLB
Will the best pitcher in baseball be on the move this offseason? Those in the game offer their advice.

ESPN MLB
Nov 20, 2025

Mariners to retire Johnson's No. 51 in '26 season
Hall of Fame left-hander Randy Johnson will have his No. 51 retired by the Seattle Mariners during a pregame ceremony on May 2, 2026, the club announced Thursday.

ESPN MLB
Nov 20, 2025

Wong, Red Sox agree to 1-year, $1,375,000 deal
Catcher Connor Wong and the Boston Red Sox agreed Thursday to a one-year deal for $1,375,000, a day ahead of the deadline for teams to offer 2026 contracts to unsigned players on their 40-man rosters.

ESPN MLB
Nov 20, 2025

Okamoto, Takahashi join NPB stars posted for MLB
Infielder Kazuma Okamoto and pitcher Kona Takahashi are entering MLB's posting system and will be available to sign as free agents from Friday through Jan. 4.

ESPN MLB
Nov 20, 2025

MLB offseason grades: Why Orioles-Angels trade makes a lot of sense ... for one team
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.

ESPN MLB
Nov 20, 2025

$400 million extension, blockbuster trade or let it ride? MLB insiders break down Tigers' Tarik Skubal options
Will the best pitcher in baseball be on the move this offseason? Those in the game offer their advice.

ESPN MLB
Nov 19, 2025

'Shocked' Rodriguez ready for reset with Angels
Grayson Rodriguez was four months into a breakthrough season with the Baltimore Orioles in 2024 before injuries shut him down. They've kept the big right-hander off the major league mound ever since.

ESPN MLB
Nov 19, 2025

Braves retain Iglesias, deal for Gold Glover Dubon
The Braves retained veteran closer Raisel Iglesias on a one-year, $16 million deal and acquired two-time Gold Glove winner Mauricio Dubon from the Astros.

ESPN MLB
Nov 19, 2025

Braves retain closer Iglesias on 1-year, $16M deal
Veteran closer Raisel Iglesias, who totaled 97 saves with a 2.35 ERA for the Braves over parts of four seasons, will remain with the team on a one-year, $16 million deal.

ESPN MLB
Nov 19, 2025

Manfred talks next steps after betting scandal
Commissioner Rob Manfred on Wednesday said MLB does not anticipate any further restrictions on baseball prop bets but that it will cooperate with the Senate's inquiry while the league's own investigation is ongoing.

ESPN MLB
Nov 19, 2025

Mets hire Justin Willard as new pitching coach
The Mets filled out the rest of their coaching staff on Wednesday, including hiring Justin Willard as pitching coach.

ESPN MLB
Nov 19, 2025

ESPN, MLB reach new 3-year media rights deal
ESPN and Major League Baseball have a reworked deal that includes out-of-market streaming rights.

ESPN MLB
Nov 19, 2025

Jones, Padres' first Cy Young winner, dies at 75
Randy Jones, the left-hander who won the Cy Young Award with the San Diego Padres in 1976 during a 10-year major league career, has died. He was 75.

ESPN MLB
Nov 19, 2025

?? Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.

ESPN MLB
Nov 19, 2025

MLB 'reclamation' candidates: Six free agents who could bounce back with new teams
Which veterans could revitalize their careers by returning to their previous -- better -- form in 2026?

ESPN MLB
Nov 19, 2025

Montas cut by Mets with $17M left on contract
Frankie Montas was designated for assignment by the Mets, who owe the injured right-hander $17 million for the final season of a $34 million, two-year contract.

ESPN MLB
Nov 19, 2025

How a baseball behemoth plans to get ... better? 3 offseason questions as Dodgers eye three-peat
L.A.'s blueprint to bolster a two-time defending champion will be among MLB's biggest stories this winter.

ESPN MLB
Nov 19, 2025

MLB free agency tracker: 2025-26 offseason trades, moves
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.

ESPN MLB
Nov 18, 2025

O's acquire Ward from Angels for RHP Rodriguez
The Orioles acquired Taylor Ward from the Angels for right-hander Grayson Rodriguez.

ESPN MLB
Nov 18, 2025

Morin says he, Skaggs secretive about drug use
Mike Morin, a former Angels teammate of Tyler Skaggs, testified Tuesday that he, Skaggs and the team employee who provided them with illicit pills, Eric Kay, were secretive about their drug use, and that the team was not responsible for what they did.

ESPN MLB
Nov 18, 2025

Twins acquire reliever Orze in trade with Rays
The Twins took a small step toward rebuilding their bullpen Tuesday by acquiring reliever Eric Orze in a trade with the Rays for minor league pitcher Jacob Kisting.

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