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How defense helps or hurts players on the Hall of Fame ballot
The Cooperstown case of Andruw Jones relies heavily on his all-time great glove work. Can D punch his ticket, or anyone else's?
Big questions left over from 2018 that 2019 will have to answer
From free agents to "the opener," this year left many things open for the new one to take from here.
Rays' Pham: Tampa has 'really no fan base at all'
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham issued a stinging assessment Thursday of his team's attendance woes, telling SiriusXM that "something has to happen" to improve the fan base.
Source: Slugger Cruz, Twins reach 1-year deal
Nelson Cruz, whose 203 home runs over the past five seasons are the most in baseball, has reached a one-year deal with the Twins, a source confirmed to ESPN.
The Year That ... : What we'd bet baseball in 2018 will be remembered for forever
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani became an MLB sensation this season. But a century from now, will his debut really be the most profound and lasting legacy of 2018?
Law: My first Hall of Fame ballot
On a ballot packed with all-time greats to steroid era-stained stars, Keith Law cuts down to his final 10.
Five key stats for hitters on the 2019 Hall of Fame ballot
Why should Hall of Fame voters put Gary Sheffield, Edgar Martinez, Larry Walker, Sammy Sosa and Barry Bonds on their ballot? Glad you asked.
Viera, featured in E:60, dies at 14 of rare disease
Josiah Viera, the subject of an E:60 feature, has died at 14 after a lifelong battle with a rare genetic disease.
Law: A's hope there's more growth left for Profar
Coming off his first full season in the majors, the former No. 1 prospect in baseball should slot in as Oakland's starting second baseman.
Athletics re-sign RHP Fiers to two-year contract
The Athletics and Mike Fiers have reached a two-year contract for the right-hander to return to Oakland.
MLB Roundtable: The best, worst and what's to come this holiday week
Which team could put Manny Machado or Bryce Harper under its tree? Who has gotten the most done, and who bears watching?
Cubs, rehabbing pitcher Graveman reach deal
Right-handed pitcher Kendall Graveman, who is still rehabbing from Tommy John surgery and will miss some of the 2019 season, was signed by the Cubs.
Olney: Who will counsel MLB, union to avoid labor strife?
Player compensation is down, teams are tanking and war seems inevitable -- unless the game gets a little help.
Report: A's to re-sign RHP Fiers to 2-year deal
The Athletics and Mike Fiers have agreed to a two-year contract for the right-hander to return to Oakland, according to MLB.com.
Source: Cubs, rehabbing Graveman reach deal
Right-handed pitcher Kendall Graveman, who is still rehabbing from Tommy John surgery and will miss some of the 2019 season, was signed by the Cubs, a source told ESPN.
Buster's Buzz: Is signing Bryce Harper now the move the Dodgers have to make?
L.A. avoids huge long-term deals, but looking at their alternatives after the Reds trade, Harper could be the free agent they finally break the bank for.
Law: Four-pack sent to Reds buys Dodgers payroll freedom
While Cincinnati takes its chances on improving with Yasiel Puig & Co., L.A. now might have the payroll space to pursue Bryce Harper.
What you need to know about the Dodgers-Reds trade
From the seven players changing hands to the payroll space the Dodgers acquired that could help them afford even bigger moves.
Brewers trade OF Santana to Mariners for Gamel
The Seattle Mariners acquired outfielder Domingo Santana from the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday in exchange for outfielder Ben Gamel and minor-league pitcher Noah Zavalos.
Dodgers trade Kemp, Puig, Wood to Cincinnati
The Los Angeles Dodgers are trading outfielders Matt Kemp and Yasiel Puig, pitcher Alex Wood and catcher Kyle Farmer to the Cincinnati Reds for pitcher Homer Bailey and prospects.
