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Despite retiring from pitching after helping the Los Angeles Dodgers win a second straight World Series title, Clayton Kershaw has committed to pitch in the World Baseball Classic.

Eric Karabell keeps tabs on the baseball world and tells you what is relevant to fantasy baseball managers.

Three future Hall of Famers have dominated the conversation. We break down who the king of the hill is for his generation.

L.A. is (again) the favorite, but with a month left until spring training, each team has work to do.

The Twins claimed switch-hitting infielder Vidal Brujan off waivers from the Braves on Wednesday.

Nolan Arenado hopes a move to the young Arizona Diamondbacks can lead to postseason success.

The Boston Red Sox have agreed to a five-year, $130 million deal with left-hander Ranger Suarez, a source told ESPN, confirming multiple reports.

The Padres have hired former manager Bud Black as senior adviser to baseball operations and longtime slugger Wil Myers in a player development role.

Which clubs are ruling the winter -- and which have work to do before spring training?

It's been a busy winter in Chicago, Pittsburgh and St. Louis. The rest of the division? Not so much.

The Yankees, in pursuit of starting pitching, acquired young left-hander Ryan Weathers from the Marlins for a package of four prospects, sources told ESPN, confirming a YES Network report.

Mets president David Stearns says he's heard the criticisms of New York's offseason but remains confident that the team is taking the right approach.

Free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker has been offered a short-term deal by the Mets that is believed to be worth $50 million per season, sources told ESPN.

Infielder Andy Ibáñez, 32, and the Los Angeles Dodgers have finalized a $1.2 million, 1-year contract. Ibáñez hit .239 with four home runs and 21 RBIs in 91 games for the Detroit Tigers last season before becoming a free agent in November.

The Diamondbacks acquired third baseman Nolan Arenado in a trade with St. Louis, concluding the Cardinals' year-plus-long effort to deal the eight-time All-Star.

The Royals are moving the majority of their outfield fence in by 10 feet, drastically changing the offensive environment at Kauffman Stadium, sources told ESPN.

Sizing up MLB's deepest division -- and how urgent it is for each team to make a move.

The Rays acquired infielder Brett Wisely and left-hander Ken Waldichuk from the Braves on Monday in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later.

Giants pitcher Luis Custodio and free agent pitcher Luis Sierra were suspended 56 games each following positive tests under the minor league drug program.

The legendary musician lived in Baltimore from 1984-88 and studied acting and poetry at the Baltimore School of the Arts.