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Verdugo ready for 'fresh start' with Yankees
Alex Verdugo said he's ready for a 'fresh start' with the New York Yankees, which includes shaving off his beard.
Yamamoto a 'special dude,' says Yankees skipper
The Yankees are hopeful they can land prized free-agent pitcher manager Yoshinobu Yamamoto, going so far as to present him wtih a No. 18 jersey during his visit, the number prized by many Japanese pitchers.
MLB again tinkers with pitch clocks, base paths
Major League Baseball's competition committee approved several rule changes for the 2024 season, including subtracting two seconds from the pitch timer with men on base -- from 20 to 18 seconds -- while also widening the runner's lane to first.
How MLB's RSN mess is rocking this winter
The uncertain future of baseball's TV deals has widened the gap between the haves and have-nots.
Ohtani named AP's top male athlete for 2nd time
Shohei Ohtani's performance for both the Angels and for Japan in the World Baseball Classic earned him The Associated Press' Male Athlete of the Year honor for the second time in three years.
Tigers GM: Flaherty 'betting on himself' with deal
Tigers GM Scott Harris said he's "very supportive" of right-hander Jack Flaherty "betting on himself" with his one-year, $14 million deal to join the team.
A's lefty Newcomb has surgery on right knee
Athletics left-hander Sean Newcomb had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Wednesday and is projected to be ready to pitch by the start of spring training.
McCutchen: Can still bring a lot to the Pirates
Andrew McCutchen's decision to stay in Pittsburgh was not about pity. Or nostalgia. Or to enjoy a Farewell Tour or to chase of a specific milestone or reach a specific date.
Mets acquire Houser, Taylor in trade with Brewers
The Mets acquired right-handed pitcher Adrian Houser and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the Brewers for minor league pitcher Coleman Crow.
Yankees claim shortstop Jeter Downs off waivers
The Yankees claimed 25-year-old shortstop Jeter Downs off waivers from the Nationals on Tuesday.
Source: McCutchen (299 HRs) returns to Pirates
Andrew McCutchen, who is one home run shy of 300 for his career, will return to the Pirates on a one-year, $5 million deal, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Who's going to blink on Bellinger? MLB's best remaining free agent bat seeking well over $200 million
The Cubs and the Blue Jays could be Cody Bellinger's top suitors, but don't expect Scott Boras' client to settle any time soon.
Sources: Giants add C Murphy on 2-year deal
Free agent catcher Tom Murphy and the Giants have agreed on an $8 million, two-year contract, sources confirmed.
Sources: Pirates agree to terms with LHP Perez
The Pirates added another veteran left-hander, agreeing with Martín Perez on an $8 million, one-year deal.
Glasnow says Ohtani helped lure him to Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani played a significant role in luring Tyler Glasnow to the Dodgers, the former Rays pitcher said Monday in a video interview.
Braves release Carpenter just days after trade
Matt Carpenter was released Monday by the Braves, just days after they acquired him from San Diego.
Julio Rodríguez tops pre-arbitration bonus pool
Seattle center fielder Julio Rodriguez will receive the largest amount in the $50 million pool for pre-arbitration players, earning $1,865,349 to bring his two-year total to $3,416,199.
'He knows what he's looking for': How Yamamoto became baseball's most coveted free agent
The best remaining free agent in baseball brings plenty of questions -- about his size, his transition, his training regimen -- but also some of the best stuff in the sport.
Home run: O's lease extended for Camden Yards
The Maryland Stadium Authority approved a lease extension for the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards. The deal will next go before the state's Board of Public Works.
Sources: D-backs, OF Gurriel agree on $42M deal
The Arizona Diamondbacks and outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. have agreed on a three-year, $42 million deal with a club option for a fourth season, sources told ESPN
