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Source: Astros extend Bregman with 6-year deal
Budding superstar Alex Bregman has agreed to a six-year, $100 million contract extension with the Houston Astros.
Source: Astros give reliever Pressly $17.5M deal
The Houston Astros and right-handed reliever Ryan Pressly have agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension worth $17.5 million, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
DA won't charge Giants CEO Baer for altercation
The San Francisco district attorney's office will not file criminal charges against Giants CEO Larry Baer after an altercation earlier this month between Baer and his wife was caught on video.
Cubs' Darvish leaves spring start due to blister
Cubs starter Yu Darvish says a blister that opened up during a spring game Tuesday won't set him back for the start of the regular season.
A $430M bargain? Why Mike Trout might be worth a billion dollars
What if L.A. had given the outfielder $600 million? $700M? Heck, with what the Angels will get for the next 12 years -- and beyond -- they could've handed him 10 figures.
MLB lifts restrictions on Ariz. Fall League players
Major League Baseball is lifting restrictions on which players can be sent to the Arizona Fall League for prospects and moving up the season by nearly a month.
Inflamed shoulder to send Yanks' Betances to IL
An inflamed right shoulder will send Dellin Betances to the injured list, but the Yankees reliever says he thinks he'll miss only three to five days before resuming his throwing program.
Second shot does the trick for Yankees' Hicks
Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks, who hasn't played since March 1 because of tightness in his back, said he's "doing great" after a second cortisone shot and is hoping to resume baseball activities soon.
Cubs relievers Morrow, Strop progressing well
Cubs relievers Brandon Morrow and Pedro Strop each threw bullpen sessions this week as they recover from injuries.
Tigers RHP Fulmer needs Tommy John surgery
The Detroit Tigers announced Tuesday that pitcher Michael Fulmer needs Tommy John surgery on his pitching elbow.
Sources: Angels, Trout near new $430M deal
Two-time AL MVP Mike Trout is close to smashing the record for the largest contract in professional sports history, as he's finalizing a new 12-year deal with the Angels worth more than $430 million, sources told ESPN.
Five reasons $430M man Mike Trout can win a World Series with Angels
The best player of his generation just got the biggest contract in sports history, but is he sacrificing his shot at October glory by staying in Anaheim?
Sports world reacts to Mike Trout's $430 million deal
From J.J. Watt angling for a similar contract to a fellow MLB player asking for a loan, Trout's huge payday has social media buzzing.
Buster's Buzz: Early MLB schedule easy on Yanks, fuels Nats-Mets rivalry
There are always quirks as a new baseball season begins. Here's how the opening slate affects top contenders.
Projecting saves leaders for every NL team
Eric Karabell projects which player will lead every National League team in saves to help fantasy managers draft closers this season.
The rise of the two-way player: Is next Ohtani already out there?
A growing number of players are trying to make an impact in roles both on the mound and at the plate -- and it could become a trend.
Which of baseball's most unbreakable records might actually get broken in 2019?
74 home runs? 384 strikeouts? A 57-game hitting streak? History could be made this year, but some standards are more attainable than others.
'Mr. Ichiro is like a god': Japanese players on Mariners icon, Japan series
We checked in with Ichiro Suzuki's countrymen about the importance of MLB's regular-season return to Tokyo and his role.
Rangers' Mendez avoids surgery on injured elbow
An MRI on Monday revealed that Rangers pitcher Yohander Mendez has a Grade 1 sprain of the ulnar collateral ligament and could return around midseason.
Reds expect LHP Wood to open season on DL
The Cincinnati Reds expect left-hander Alex Wood to open the season on the disabled list as he recovers from a sore back that has limited him during spring training.