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Familia prioritized Mets return over role as closer

December 17, 2018 - 2:50pm
Jeurys Familia would rather be a setup man for the New York Mets than close for another team.

Orioles introduce 'up-and-coming star' Hyde

December 17, 2018 - 2:50pm
Orioles general manager Mike Elias introduced the club's new manager, Brandon Hyde, on Monday, calling the former Cubs bench coach an "up-and-coming star."

Dodgers announcer Steiner gets extension

December 17, 2018 - 2:50pm
The Dodgers have agreed to a contract extension with play-by-play announcer Charley Steiner, who will work a reduced schedule in 2019 at his request.

Yankees officially ink J.A. Happ; is Manny Machado next?

December 17, 2018 - 2:50pm
Bringing back a 36-year-old pitcher wasn't everything Bombers fans were wishing for. Machado -- and maybe another arm -- joining Happ would make the season bright.

Rangers re-sign Bush to minor league deal

December 17, 2018 - 11:50am
The Texas Rangers are bringing back reliever Matt Bush with a minor league contract as the right-hander recovers from elbow surgery.

Yankees announce Happ's return on 2-year deal

December 17, 2018 - 11:50am
Left-hander J.A. Happ, who went 7-0 for the Yankees after coming over from Toronto, will return on a two-year deal, the Yankees announced. The deal is reportedly worth $34 million with a vesting option for 2021.

Buster's Buzz: With demand down, Boston might be Kimbrel's best bet

December 17, 2018 - 8:50am
In the same way the Red Sox held out for J.D. Martinez in a crowded market, they could do the same for their free-agent closer.

The state of the starting pitching market

December 17, 2018 - 5:49am
A look at who is still available in free agency, who could be involved in a trade, and the teams that could use a rotation upgrade.

Mets reportedly land veteran catcher Ramos

December 16, 2018 - 3:07pm
The Mets have their catcher, agreeing to a two-year deal with Wilson Ramos, per multiple reports.

Reports: Nationals bring back 1B Matt Adams

December 15, 2018 - 2:44pm
The Nationals continue to stay busy in the off-season, bringing back 1B Matt Adams on a one-year deal. Adams, a left-handed bat off the bench, hit 18 home runs in 94 games for the Nats last season before going to St. Louis on a waiver claim in August.

Top spenders Red Sox owe $12M in luxury tax

December 15, 2018 - 11:44am
The World Series champion Boston Red Sox owe $11.95 million in luxury tax for having baseball's top payroll.

Buster's Buzz: White Sox have their limits on Machado, Harper

December 15, 2018 - 8:44am
After trading for Yonder Alonso, who is Manny Machado's brother-in-law, the White Sox will make a pitch for Machado himself. But it seems they'll only go so far.

White Sox make trade for Indians 1B Alonso

December 15, 2018 - 8:44am
A day after acquiring Carlos Santana in a three-team deal, the Indians have traded first baseman Yonder Alonso to the White Sox.

Reports: Indians deal 1B Alonso to White Sox

December 14, 2018 - 9:09pm
A day after acquiring Carlos Santana in a three-team deal, the Indians have traded first baseman Yonder Alonso to the White Sox, according to multiple reports.

A's 3B Chapman has surgery on left shoulder

December 14, 2018 - 6:09pm
Matt Chapman, who had surgery on his right thumb Oct. 16, had surgery Friday on his left shoulder and is expected to begin swinging a bat in six weeks.

O's Elias believes Hyde 'ideal leader' for rebuild

December 14, 2018 - 3:09pm
Brandon Hyde, a veteran coach and former director of player development, officially was named manager of the rebuilding Baltimore Orioles on Friday.

Reports: James McCann, White Sox reach deal

December 14, 2018 - 3:09pm
James McCann, who hit .220 with eight homers and 39 RBIs in 118 games for the Tigers last season, will stay in the AL Central after reaching a one-year deal with the White Sox.

Reports: Kinsler, Padres agree to 2-year deal

December 14, 2018 - 3:09pm
Veteran 2B Ian Kinsler, a four-time All-Star who was traded to the champion Red Sox late in the 2018 season, has agreed to a two-year, $8 million deal with the Padres.

What each team should do next after the winter meetings

December 14, 2018 - 6:06am
Every team left Las Vegas with unfinished business. We have some suggestions on where they should go from here.

You might be a better hitter than these five pitchers

December 14, 2018 - 6:06am
Our candidates for this year's worst-hitting pitcher are so awful, even you might be able to take the field and outdo them in the batter's box.

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