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Sources: Norris, Jays agree to minor league deal
Reliever Bud Norris and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a minor league deal, sources confirmed to ESPN. Norris appeared in 64 games for the Cardinals last season, recording 28 saves.
Altuve set for return to 2B; Bregman ready, too
After playing DH, Jose Altuve, who had offseason knee surgery, will return to his second base post, while Alex Bregman will also make his first spring start at third base on Saturday.
Sources: Phillies land Harper for 13 years, $330M
The Phillies have agreed to a 13-year, $330 million deal with free-agent outfielder Bryce Harper, league sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Thursday.
Bryce Harper gives Phillies the star power they craved
Philadelphia made it clear that it wanted to go bold this offseason. After months of waiting, the strategy finally paid off with a $330 million deal that makes Harper the highest-paid free agent in baseball history.
Bryce Harper timeline: From prodigy to baseball's money man
Bryce Harper can be as dynamic as baseball gets, but it hasn't always gone smoothly for him. Here's a look at his road to one of the game's biggest contracts.
Social media reaction: Harper has Philly in a frenzy
With the long wait for Bryce Harper to sign over and the superstar winding up with the Phillies, social media went wild.
Sources: Phillies finalizing deal with Harper
The Phillies are finalizing a deal to land prized free-agent Bryce Harper for 13 years and $330 million, sources told ESPN.
Yankees closer Chapman says knee issues gone
New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman says he has recovered from the left knee tendinitis that bothered him during much of last season.
Harper favored to win NL MVP with Phillies
The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook has tabbed Bryce Harper as the 5-1 favorite to win the National League MVP award, now that he's finalizing a deal with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Winners and losers from Harper's $330 million Phillies deal
Who gets the most out of the slugger's huge contract, and who should start saving for World Series tickets first -- fans in Philly or Manny Machado's new backers?
One-armed Little Leaguer crushes home run
Tommy Morrissey, who was born with just one arm, crushed a home run in his first Little League game of the season.
Fantasy baseball rankings, sleepers, mock draft recaps and more for 2019
Get everything you need to prepare for your fantasy baseball drafts here, including rankings and analysis from ESPN's team of experts.
Buster's Buzz: Even without Arenado, the next free-agent class will be loaded
It appears there will be even more free agents next fall than there were this winter. And the upper echelon of stars is strong.
The player we should talk about more in 2019 on all 30 teams
From underappreciated stars to veterans who get taken for granted and up-and-comers to watch, here's a guy from each team worthy of your attention.
Remember the '90s? The 2019 Yankees seem to
No Manny Machado or Bryce Harper, but extensions for Luis Severino and Aaron Hicks? Things worked out just fine the last time the Bombers locked up their core and complemented it with shrewd trades.
How to become a big league bullpen cart driver in five easy steps
Can you steer well enough to not run over Teddy Roosevelt? You could land an MLB job with the Nats. Here's what else the team was looking for in this week's tryouts.
Nimmo makes himself sick with home cooking
Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo came down with food poisoning after eating undercooked chicken he had made himself. "We're going to have to teach him how to cook," New York manager Mickey Callaway said.
No team, no problem: Harper favored for NL MVP
The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook has tabbed Bryce Harper as the favorite to win the National League MVP award, despite the free-agent slugger still having yet to sign with a team.
Sources: Giants have 2nd meeting with Harper
The Giants met with free-agent slugger Bryce Harper for a second time Tuesday, according to ESPN and multiple reports.
Switch-pitcher Venditte psyched for rule change
Pat Venditte says a three-batter minimum would give him an advantage if adopted by MLB in 2020: The 33-year-old reliever is a switch-pitcher.