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Gold Glove CF Kiermaier stays with Blue Jays
Gold Glove-winning center fielder Kevin Kiermaier is staying in Toronto, agreeing to a $10.5 million, one-year contract.
Four-time Gold Glove shortstop Simmons retires
Andrelton Simmons, who made his last major league appearance with the Cubs in July 2022, announced his retirement Thursday.
Reds bring back reliever Farmer on 1-year deal
Buck Farmer, who became a free agent after going 4-5 with three saves and a 4.20 ERA for the Reds this past season, signed a $2.25 million contract to return to Cincinnati.
White Sox reach 1-year deal with reliever Hill
The White Sox agreed to a $1.8 million, one-year contract with left-handed reliever Tim Hill, and designated right-hander Declan Cronin for assignment on Thursday.
Rays' Franco no-shows agency summons in D.R.
Rays shortstop Wander Franco did not appear Thursday to answer a complaint by authorities in the Dominican Republic regarding allegations that he had inappropriate relationships with minors.
Yamamoto: Would've picked Dodgers sans Ohtani
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, donning a No. 18 jersey as the Dodgers introduced him Wednesday, said "winning now and winning into the future" was the biggest reason he signed with the Dodgers.
Rangers ink reliever Castillo to minor league deal
Veteran reliever Diego Castillo is among seven free agents who have signed minor league contracts with the Texas Rangers that include invitations to spring training.
Franco summoned to answer complaint in D.R.
Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been summoned to answer a complaint of allegations that he had inappropriate relationships with minors by authorities in the Dominican Republic.
Twins, reliever Staumont reach 1-year deal
Right-handed reliever Josh Staumont, who spent the past five seasons with the Royals, has reached a one-year deal with the Twins.
Sources: White Sox, Maldonado have 1-year deal
The White Sox have agreed to terms with catcher Martin Maldonado, sources confirmed, bringing veteran leadership to their clubhouse.
Yanks trade ex-top prospect Florial to Guardians
Former top Yankees prospect OF Estevan Florial, 26, was traded Tuesday to the Cleveland Guardians for RHP Cody Morris.
Sources: Mariners, Garver reach 2-yr., $24M deal
The Mariners have reached a two-year, $24M deal with free agent Mitch Garver, who hit .270 with 19 home runs for the Rangers last season, sources told ESPN.
Ohtani gifts new Porsche to Kelly's wife for No. 17
New Dodgers acquisition Shohei Ohtani gifted a new Porsche to the wife of pitcher Joe Kelly in return for her campaign to give her husband's No. 17 to the two-way star.
Padres, reliever Matsui agree to 5-year deal
Left-handed reliever Yuki Matsui and the San Diego Padres are in agreement on a five-year, $28 million contract, sources told ESPN.
4th-place Mets hit with record $101M luxury tax
The New York Mets have been hit with a record luxury tax of nearly $101 million after a disappointing season that saw them finish in fourth place in the NL East.
Orioles 3B Minor, who replaced Ripken, dies at 49
Ryan Minor, the Baltimore Orioles infielder who became part of baseball history when he replaced Cal Ripken at the end of his record-setting consecutive games streak in 1998, has died. He was 49.
Cohen: 'Life goes on' for Mets with no Yamamoto
Despite Japanese star Yoshinobu Yamamoto choosing to join the Dodgers in a high-profile move worth a total investment of $375 million, Mets owner Steve Cohen said he would not change a thing about how the team pursued the prized free agent pitcher.
Passan: The Dodgers built a superteam -- but that doesn't mean they'll win it all
Win or lose, the new super-charged Dodgers will be interesting -- and that's a good thing for baseball.
Sources: Yamamoto joins Dodgers on $325M deal
Star Japanese right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto has agreed to join the Dodgers on a 12-year, $325 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Thursday.
Ohtani receives Rams jersey at SoFi Stadium
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was given the red carpet treatment with a custom Rams jersey on Thursday night.