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The Orioles introduced Pete Alonso on Friday at Camden Yards after reaching a five-year, $155 million deal that dwarfed Baltimore's other signings over the past several years, when the team stuck mostly to short-term deals.

At his introductory news conference with the Dodgers on Friday, Edwin Diaz said a desire "to win" was a big reason why he signed with L.A. over the Mets.

Angels president John Carpino closed out the final day of testimony Friday in the Tyler Skaggs wrongful-death civil trial by asserting that the late pitcher was not a victim but a "drug addict and a drug dealer."

Right-hander Josiah Gray and the Nationals avoided salary arbitration when they agreed Friday to a $1.35 million, one-year contract, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Right-hander Chase Lee was acquired by the Blue Jays from the Tigers on Friday for minor league left-hander Johan Simon.

The Royals have secured All-Star third baseman Maikel Garcia on a multiyear contract extension, sources told ESPN.

Blue Jays president and CEO Mark Shapiro and Toronto agreed to a new five-year contract following the team's first American League pennant since 1993.

Baseball insiders were abuzz over L.A. and Toronto at this week's winter meetings, as both have the money -- and pull -- to dominate the winter.

From new hires to award winners, big paydays continue to allude most skippers. What gives?

Former Padres closer Robert Suarez has signed a three-year, $45 million contract with the Atlanta Braves, the team announced Thursday..

Free-agent left-handed reliever Hoby Milner is in agreement with the Chicago Cubs on a one-year, $3.75 million contract, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Free agent reliever Mark Leiter Jr is in agreement on a 1-year contract with the A's, sources told ESPN.

Now that the dust has settled in Orlando, we debate our favorite (and least favorite) moves of the week -- and what's ahead this offseason.

Mike Yastrzemski's deal with Atlanta is worth at least $23 million and includes a team option for 2028.

Losing two faces of the franchise to free agency might feel like a gut punch, but is it a disaster for the Mets or part of a larger plan?

Broadcaster Joe Buck becomes the 50th recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award, joining his father as the only father-son duo honored by the Hall of Fame.

The Yankees made their first selection in a Rule 5 draft since 2011 on Wednesday, taking right-hander Cade Winquest from the Cardinals. The Rockies took RJ Petit, a 6-foot-8 reliever, with the first pick from the Tigers.

First baseman Pete Alonso and the Baltimore Orioles are finalizing a five-year, $155 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Kyle Finnegan, 34, and the Tigers are in agreement on a two-year, $19 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Tuesday, confirming a report. Detroit keeps a key bullpen piece as it seeks a third straight playoff appearance.

The White Sox, who had the best odds to win the 2026 MLB draft lottery, will pick first in next summer's draft, followed by the Rays at No. 2 and the Twins at No. 3.